Jim Cramer says don’t trade Apple and Nvidia as money rotates into overlooked stocks ahead
January 9, 2026
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that investors shouldn’t read too much into uneventful unemployment data, arguing that a lack of surprises on the labor front is actually giving the market room to reveal the real story: a broad-based rally spreading well beyond last year’s winners.
“When you get an employment report that’s basically uneventful, it allows you to focus on what’s really happening in the market,” Cramer said.
In his view, money is rotating aggressively into overlooked corners of the market, with data storage stocks among the biggest beneficiaries. Companies tied to that theme have delivered what he called breathtaking rallies, even as some of the market’s former leaders struggle to gain traction.
Looking ahead, Cramer said next week will be packed with catalysts, starting with the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, where he plans to interview a dozen pharmaceutical executives. Historically, the event has been a hotbed for dealmaking, and Cramer said investors should expect a wave of merger-and-acquisition headlines.
On the economic front, Tuesday’s December consumer price index will matter far more than the latest labor data. Cramer said strong signs from forwarding holiday spending suggest inflation may remain sticky, setting up tension between a president eager to contain prices and consumers who have borne the brunt of inflation.
Earnings season also kicks off Tuesday with JPMorgan ChaseJamie Dimon is known for emphasizing risks on conference calls — a tone that has knocked the stock down before. His strategy: wait for any cautious commentary, then buy on weakness.
Later in the week, Cramer expects strong results from Delta Air LinesCitigroupWells FargoBank of AmericaGoldman SachsMorgan Stanley
Cramer also said BlackRock
On the tech side, he’s watching Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyWestern DigitalSanDiskMicronSeagateApplied Materials
Cramer also flagged transport stocks, saying a solid report from J.B. HuntFedExPNC
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