The inherent danger of parabolic stock moves and how to handle

People always ask me why I dislike parabolic moves. The answer is simple: When a stock rises significantly in a short period — resulting in a price chart that resembles the curve of a parabola — it goes down far faster than it can creep up, for whatever reason. Consider a parabolic move from a […]

Why Broadcom is tumbling after an earnings beat — and how to play dip

Broadcom reported an earnings beat Thursday, driven by strong sales of its AI products and VMware software. But management’s guidance for the current quarter disappointed investors, sending shares of the chipmaker down nearly 7% in the after market. This is too harsh of a reaction to an otherwise solid print. Revenue increased 47% year over […]

Jim Cramer explains how to trade Thursday’s tech sell-off

After buyers fled from Big Tech on Thursday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer advised investors to take advantage of the rotation but beware that it may not last long. “I say enjoy the rotation. It’s historically broadened things out, and tomorrow you’ll get another chance to make money with today’s winners,” he said. “But if interest rates […]

How to handle a short-term rally

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t lose their heads when the market starts to rally. According to him, it’s crucial to stay focused, practice restraint and take some profits. “When the stock market’s had a big short-term run—short term—don’t get carried away by the optimism,” he said. “Instead, keep your head on straight, check your […]

Too many eggs in 1 basket? How to diversify while owning a few stocks

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question: I thought Jim mentioned having around five […]

Jim Cramer’s guide to investing: How to trade effectively

CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors his key strategies for making successful trades, saying it’s most important to start small, have a clear plan of action and only make intentional moves. “If you’re trying to trade, make sure you have a catalyst, an exit point where something’s supposed to happen, and then get out of the […]