Apple, AMD, jobs report in week ahead
Key Points:
- CNBC's Jim Cramer cautioned that Wall Street volatility may continue, highlighting ongoing uncertainties such as the upcoming election, international issues, and key economic reports.
- Technology stocks experienced a volatile week, with the Nasdaq falling 2.9% on Friday after midweek gains, ending the week down 2%, while the S&P 500 and Dow also reversed earlier gains to close lower.
- Cramer advised investors to avoid trying to time the market bottom in tech shares and instead focus on acquiring high-quality companies currently undervalued, noting that strong earnings might not guarantee stock price increases in the current environment.
- The midterm elections are a critical upcoming event, with potential shifts in congressional control possibly impacting data center projects and AI infrastructure investments, though some states remain supportive of such developments.
- Key earnings reports to watch include Advanced Micro Devices, expected to outperform Intel, and pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Amgen, which could see renewed investor interest amid sector optimism.