Jim Cramer backs BlackBerry and Nokia in latest stock call round
Television stock commentary remains closely watched by retail investors looking for quick signals on individual names across technology, defense and consumer sectors. In his latest lightning round, Jim Cramer voiced a notably positive view on BlackBerry and Nokia while staying cautious on several other stocks.
Highlights
- Jim Cramer endorses Nokia for its role in AI fiber and data center growth, highlighting its ties with Nvidia.
- Cramer remains positive on BlackBerry, citing strong management and strategy, and recommends holding Applied Aerospace & Defense despite recent declines.
- He maintains a cautious stance on food stocks like Mondelez and is negative on Ambarella amid rising rates and perceived fundamental weakness.
Stock views across technology and industrial names
As reported by CNBC, "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer used his lightning round segment to give rapid-fire views on a range of stocks raised by callers.On Nokia, Cramer says the company is doing AI fiber at the edge and remains tied to data center growth, adding that it also took some money from Nvidia. He describes Nokia as a core component in that expansion trend.
Cramer also says he likes Applied Aerospace & Defense and does not think the stock's decline is warranted, adding that investors should stick with it. On BlackBerry, he says he likes the company very much and points to a favorable impression of management's recent appearance and strategy.
More cautious stance on food and select growth stocks
Cramer takes a less constructive view on Mondelez, saying he is not enthusiastic about food stocks. His comments suggest a weaker preference for the sector rather than company-specific operational concerns in this segment.On Ameresco, he says many construction engineering companies had a strong run before pulling back, and he believes the group is being oversold, though he does not say when sentiment may turn. He is more negative on Ambarella, saying that in a rising rate environment he wants to see both solid fundamentals and a supportive stock price, and he does not feel that standard is met.
Our earlier roundup of midday stock movers tracked sharp, analyst-driven swings across technology and other sectors, including pressure on memory-chip names after China’s CXMT signaled tougher competition. It also flagged upside moves tied to upgrades and AI optimism, alongside deal-related fallout in quantum computing stocks—context that complements today’s rapid-fire stock calls and sentiment checks.