Jim Cramer says these stocks show why you need to trade on fundamentals, not fear
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- CrowdStrike rose 3.8% after KeyBanc upgraded it to a buy-equivalent rating, citing AI-driven security demand.
- Microsoft closed at $424.16, up from its March low of $356, after Citi highlighted strong Azure and enterprise software demand.
- Blackstone rebounded to $128.50 (intraday high $133.25) after a short‑seller backlash, showing resilience despite private‑credit concerns.
- Anthropic unveiled its Mythos model, prompting AI‑competition fears that Cramer says actually boost cybersecurity spending.
- KeyBanc upgraded CrowdStrike to a buy‑equivalent rating, referencing AI benefits to its business.
- Citi issued a bullish research note on Microsoft, supporting its price recovery.
- Jim Cramer warned that “tailspins” can be nasty but urged investors to focus on fundamentals over fear.
Why it matters: Investors holding CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and Blackstone gain as AI-driven demand lifts valuations, while short-sellers lose on rebounds; the market’s shift from fear to fundamentals tightens pricing spreads and boosts fund performance.
