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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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GameStop [GME  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer liked GME as a trade right before Christmas on the trifecta of Guitar Hero, Rockband and Nintendo Wii. He wouldn’t buy it again until next Christmas.

NYSE Eruonext [NYX  Loading...      ()   ]: This stock has tortured Cramer but he still advises giving it a chance to let CEO Duncan Niederauer prove himself. Don’t sell it down here but don’t buy it until it goes down to $63, he said.

Arch Coal [ACI  Loading...      ()   ]: The worldwide coal shortage will benefit Arch Coal, Cramer said. Buy it as an export play.

First Solar [FSLR  Loading...      ()   ]: With oil on the move again, Cramer thinks First Solar is “going to do great.”

Embraer Empresa [ERJ  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer would much prefer buying other Brazil plays like American Movil [AMX  Loading...      ()   ] or Vale [RIO  Loading...      ()   ] to this airline and train manufacturer.

National Oilwell Varco [NOV  Loading...      ()   ]: Oil rigs can’t be manufactured fast enough, Cramer said, and that’s good news for NOV. “It’s in the hot seat.”

Level 3 [LVLT  Loading...      ()   ]: The last quarter was good but Cramer needs another solid report out of the company before he can fully recommend it.

Sherwin Williams [SHW  Loading...      ()   ]: The stock has come in 20 points and Cramer would use the opportunity to get in.

NAVTEQ [NVT  Loading...      ()   ]: Sell the whole GPS group, Cramer said.

Activision [ATVI  Loading...      ()   ]: The stock is “played out,” as far as Cramer is concerned. Don’t buy it back yet.

Bear Stearns [BSC  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer believes Bear will get bought eventually and for that reason he would stick with it.

Verizon [VZ  Loading...      ()   ]: Buy it for the yield or because it’s cheap or because the dividend will probably get boosted, Cramer said.


Jim's charitable trust owns NYSE Euronext.

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