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With retail companies reporting consumer weakness, Cramer says stick with tech

Consumer weakness in the market has caused the stock of many companies to plummet, leading money managers to focus on enterprise hardware and software companies instead, with Jim Cramer recommending Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia.

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CNBC's Jim Cramer believes that China's market won't collapse despite its recent economic challenges, as he trusts the country's leadership to address the issues and prevent a complete downfall.
Investors have lost interest in recession stocks like Campbell Soup due to the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, opting instead for top tech performers tied to AI such as Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft.
Despite Nvidia's strong earnings, stocks closed lower due to mixed economic signals and the decline of big tech stocks such as Tesla and Amazon.com. Investors are awaiting Jerome Powell's speech for insight into interest rates, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed and Dollar Tree's stock fell.
Chip stocks, including Nvidia, experienced a selloff in the technology sector despite Nvidia's strong performance, leading to concerns that spending on AI hardware may be affecting traditional chip companies like Intel.
Jim Cramer advises investors to take advantage of periods of weakness and buy the "best beaten-down stocks" for good buying opportunities.
The performance of Nvidia stock has been impressive, but other retailers have struggled, leading to concerns about the economy, such as credit card delinquencies, falling home sales, weakening manufacturing, and tightening lending standards. These factors suggest that a recession may be looming.
China's leading e-commerce company, JD.com, has experienced a significant decline in its stock price due to investor concerns about the Chinese economic recovery and the property market debt crisis, despite positive second-quarter earnings and growth prospects.
Stocks have historically performed poorly in September, with an average loss of 1.12%, but investors should not base their decisions solely on this statistical trend and should focus on buying fundamentally strong companies at reasonable prices.
The stock market sinks as a tech selloff occurs due to investors' fear of more Fed rate hikes, with Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia all experiencing significant declines.
The Nasdaq tumbled due to Apple's falling shares after reports of China banning government officials from using its iPhone and extending the ban to state companies, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat and the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%.
ChargePoint's stock is plummeting due to disappointing quarterly earnings, which are being attributed to the impact of the economy on growth.
Nvidia's data center graphics cards continue to experience high demand, leading to record-high shares; however, investors should be aware of the risk of AI chip supply shortages. Microsoft and Amazon are alternative options for investors due to their growth potential in AI and other sectors.
Stocks slump as Oracle and Apple experience losses, with the Nasdaq Composite having its first losing day in three, while Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro fail to boost investor interest in the company.
Investor fear is causing tech stocks like Oracle and Apple to drop, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer, who believes the selling is unwarranted given the lack of clear negatives and recommends investors to tap into Oracle before it starts its "mammoth buyback."
Investor interest in AI stocks is starting to cool off, according to Vanda Research analysts, who have observed a decline in net purchases and news coverage of AI-related companies, such as Nvidia. However, they believe that this decline in retail demand is unlikely to significantly impact stock prices without active participation from institutional investors. Smaller AI-related companies, like C3.ai, are experiencing a selling trend, while IonQ, a quantum computing company, has been an exception with resilient demand and increasing short interest.
China's stock market has slumped due to worrying economic data including falling prices, missed expectations in retail sales and industrial production, and plunging real estate investment, leading analysts to express concerns about an impending downward spiral in the Chinese economy.
Summary: While the ups and downs of the stock market can be frustrating, history has shown that investing in strong companies like Amazon can lead to significant returns, while companies like Peloton face uncertain long-term growth prospects.
U.S. stocks slumped amid mixed sentiment about the economy, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising for the week, while European markets and the euro ticked up slightly. Famed investor Ray Dalio advised traders to hold cash as Treasury yields climb, and venture firms Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz face a significant loss on their investment in Instacart. Disney's potential sale of media assets signifies the end of traditional TV, and the Federal Reserve's meeting this week and FedEx's earnings announcement will provide insight into the global supply chain. U.S. consumer sentiment has edged down, but investors remain upbeat about the outlook for stocks and the economy.
Despite uncertainty in the stock market, three stocks that are well-positioned to weather a market crash are Berkshire Hathaway, Walmart, and PepsiCo. Berkshire Hathaway's strong financial results and diversified business make it resilient, while Walmart benefits from its discount retail status and reputation as the largest grocery retailer in America. PepsiCo's steady earnings growth, pricing power, and long history of increasing dividends make it a reliable choice.
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin predicts a potential crash in the tech stock market due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, but he remains bullish on Microsoft and Amazon, having significantly increased his holdings in both companies.
Intel's stock drops as analysts express skepticism about the company's ability to compete with Nvidia in artificial intelligence.
Investors are selling and bringing the market down due to reasons like interest rates, macroeconomic weakness, fear of giving up on gains, the Federal Reserve, the political climate, and potential strikes, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer.