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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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Integra Lifesciences [IART  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer is generally bullish on medical-device makers, but he called IART a “no-go” until the company reports a solid quarter.

Martha Stewart [MSO  Loading...      ()   ]: A “remarkable franchise” in a dying industry, Cramer said. Print media is in a long-term secular decline, and he would shy away from any business primarily focused there.

Ford [F  Loading...      ()   ]: The turnaround is taking longer than Cramer anticipated. General Motors [GM  Loading...      ()   ], which he believes has bottomed, is a better play.

DryShips [DRYS  Loading...      ()   ]: Don’t buy, Cramer said. DRYS won’t work unless a recovery is imminent.

Exxon Mobil [XOM  Loading...      ()   ]: It’s hard to find a better stock than Exxon, Cramer said.

Focus Media [FMCN  Loading...      ()   ]: China has been letting Cramer down, and he’s downgrading Focus to a “don’t buy.”

HSBC [HBC  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer wouldn’t buy HBC because the bank’s just too levered to the credit markets.

Oceanfreight [OCNF  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer likes the double-digit dividend. Wait for a pullback and load up, he said.

Superior Industries [SUP  Loading...      ()   ]: The only autoparts maker Cramer will endorse here is Johnson Controls [JCI  Loading...      ()   ].

Juniper Networks [JNPR  Loading...      ()   ]: This is a bad time in the cycle to own tech, Cramer said. Don’t buy Juniper or Cisco Systems [CSCO  Loading...      ()   ] until further notice.

Inverness Medical [IMA  Loading...      ()   ]: Cramer called IMA’s acquisition of Matria Healthcare a terrible move. “Management screwed up, and they know it.”

World Wrestling Entertainment [WWE  Loading...      ()   ]: A surprising amount of international exposure, Cramer said. He would buy it.


Jim's charitable trust owns Inverness Medical.

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