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Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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Research In Motion [RIMM  Loading...      ()   ]: A dynamite company, but Apple’s [AAPL  Loading...      ()   ] less-than-stellar earnings Tuesday mean RIMM could come down. Cramer recommended waiting until the stock drops five or six points before buying in.

Freeport-McMoRan [FCX  Loading...      ()   ]: It’s still too high for Cramer’s tastes. Don’t buy, he said.

Diamond Offshore [DO  Loading...      ()   ]: The business is in a transition year, the Schlumberger [SLB  Loading...      ()   ] CEO said, so Cramer can’t give DO a thumbs up.

Shutterfly [SFLY  Loading...      ()   ]: “Just way too risky.”

J Crew Group [JCG  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer is bullish on JCG. It’s a solid business, he said.

BHP Billiton [BHP  Loading...      ()   ]: CVRD [RIO  Loading...      ()   ]  is a buy “tomorrow,” Cramer said, and FCX is a buy if it comes down a bit.

LifePoint [LPNT  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer’s not sure how recession-proof the industry he is, so he can’t make a decision about this company.

Baidu.com [BIDU  Loading...      ()   ]: China’s come down enough for Cramer to say BIDU might be a buy. If the stock is down Wednesday, he said to back up the truck.

Jim's charitable trust owns Freeport-McMoRan

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