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Cramer: 7 Cash-Rich Tech Giants Can Withstand Rising Yields

  • Jim Cramer touts 7 "mega cap" tech stocks that can withstand rising bond yields Apple, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft.

  • These stocks have strong balance sheets and cash reserves to withstand competition from bonds.

  • Their cash stockpiles are now generating additional income to offset effects of strong dollar.

  • Nvidia's valuable AI chips make it envy of big tech; Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple hoarded cash for years.

  • When bond market calms, these solvent companies will be recognized for their strength.

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