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Jim Cramer on the market's 'remarkable' rally — and what to watch in a big earnings week ahead

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CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday laid out his game plan for the week ahead after what he called one of the most "remarkable" rallies he's ever seen.

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What happened

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday laid out his game plan for the week ahead after what he called one of the most "remarkable" rallies he's ever seen.

Why it matters

"If you didn't believe we could have still one more week where we'd rally 3%, you'd be right," Cramer said.

Common ground

"We actually rallied 4% thanks to today's gigantic moves as peace seems to be breaking out in the Middle East." The major averages surged on news of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon — a critical artery for…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/jim-cramer-remarkable-rally-what-to-watch-ahead.…

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Claim 1: “Blackstone reports [Thursday]”
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Claim 2: “The Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 13 sessions — its longest positive run of consecutive sessions since 1992.”
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The provided evidence for the Nasdaq consists of general Wikipedia and MarketWatch overviews; none of the sources confirm a 13-session winning streak or a record since 1992.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Nasdaq Stock Market[a] (formerly National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an American stock exchange. It is the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasdaq
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest stock market news, stock information & quotes, data analysis reports, as well as a general overview of the market landscape from Nasdaq.
https://www.nasdaq.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · COMP | A complete NASDAQ Composite Index index overview by MarketWatch. View stock market news, stock market data and trading information.
https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/comp
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Claim 3: “Boeing and GE Vernova report [Wednesday]”
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Two separate reports from CNBC confirm that Boeing and GE Vernova reported earnings on Wednesday.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Before the opening bell on Wednesday, we'll see earnings from Club holdings Boeing and GE Vernova
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/stocks-give-up-their-gains-p…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A batch of solid earnings, including from Club names Boeing and GE Vernova , also helped lift the market.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/22/jim-cramer-calls-this-stock-…
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Claim 4: “After the close, United Airlines reports [Tuesday]”
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The search results for United Airlines provide general company information and ticket sites, but no specific confirmation of an earnings report after the close on Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Indicates an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Copyright © 2026 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/
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web search NEUTRAL — United Airlines route map - Which destinations does United Airlines fly to? Find out which destinations you can fly to direct with United Airlines by entering your departure airport.
https://www.kayak.com/United-Airlines.UA.airline.html
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web search NEUTRAL — United Airlines (UA), often simply referred to as United, is a major American airline founded in 1926. As one of the world’s largest airlines, United operates more than 300 domestic and international …
https://us.trip.com/flights/airline-ua/united-airlines/
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Claim 5: “American Express is another key name [reporting Thursday]”
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Claim 6: “Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio used by the CNBC Investing Club, owns shares of Boeing, GE Vernova, and Procter & Gamble.”
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Claim 7: “President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships and ports "will remain in full force" until Tehran reaches a deal with Washington to end the war.”
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Three separate web search results (Fortune and others) confirm President Trump stated the naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in full force until a deal is reached with Washington.
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier on Friday that the American blockade of Iranian ports would remain “in full force” until Iran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
https://fortune.com/2026/04/18/trump-on-idea-of-iran-tolling…
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web search NEUTRAL — Trump said on Friday that a naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a peace deal was agreed between the two countries. A two-week ceasefire currently in effect is due to expire on 22 Apri…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2631x6nelo
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expirati…
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/trump-says-us-b…
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Claim 8: “The major averages surged on news of Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon”
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Multiple independent news sources (The Hindu, Sowetan, Dailydispatch, Theherald) confirm that Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-he-ha…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran hours earlier temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz after a separate US-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-04-18-trump-says-h…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran hours earlier temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz after a separate US-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-04-18-trump-says-h…
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Claim 9: “After the bell, it's Tesla [Wednesday]”
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Claim 10: “Alaska Air reports [Monday]”
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The search results for 'Alaska' provided general information about the state and a sustainable energy conference, but no information regarding Alaska Air's earnings report on Monday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alaska (/ ə.ˈlæs.kə / ⓘ, ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state located in the northwestern regions of North America. Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska
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web search NEUTRAL — Alaska is the biggest state in the United States, but it has one of the smallest populations. It is also the least densely populated: more than half of the population live in the Anchorage Metropolita…
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web search NEUTRAL — MAY 14 U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Join Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the 5th Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
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Claim 11: “Data center infrastructure firm Vertiv, which reports Wednesday morning”
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Claim 12: “Procter & Gamble reports [Friday]”
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Claim 13: “RTX [reports Tuesday]”
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Benzinga and TipRanks both confirm that RTX reported earnings on a Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Analysts expect RTX, formerly Raytheon, to report quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share on revenue of $20.53 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. RTX has exceeded analysts' expectations on th…
https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43240067/rtx-lo…
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web search NEUTRAL — RTX (RTX) stock dropped on Tuesday after the aerospace and defense company released its Q1 2025 earnings report.
https://www.tipranks.com/news/rtx-earnings-a-bleak-outlook-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — As of the last Rtx earnings report, Rtx is currently profitable. Rtx's net profit (also called net income) for the twelve months ending Dec 31, 2025 was $6.73 billion, a 41.01% increase year over year…
https://www.wallstreetzen.com/stocks/us/nyse/rtx/earnings
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Claim 14: “He also highlighted Lockheed Martin [reporting Thursday]”
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Claim 15: “the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively.”
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A Benzinga report explicitly states that the Nasdaq increased 1.5% and the S&P 500 rose 1.2% on a Tuesday surge.
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web search NEUTRAL — On Tuesday, the U.S. stock markets experienced widespread gains, with the Nasdaq leading by increasing 1.5%, followed by a 1.2% rise in the S&P 500. Tesla's upcoming earnings report was highly anticip…
https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/04/38408380/tuesda…
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web search NEUTRAL — US stock market today is navigating a delicate balance between geopolitical risk and inflation uncertainty. The Dow Jones edged up 0.01% to 49,613.98, the S&P 500 gained 0.24%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.0…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/u…
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web search NEUTRAL — Substantial gains in the S&P 500 are often interpreted as positive signals for the economy, while losses can be seen as indicators of potential trouble. Investors use this index as a barometer for the…
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/SPX/
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Claim 16: “We actually rallied 4% thanks to today's gigantic moves as peace seems to be breaking out in the Middle East.”
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Web search results mention various market rallies (S&P 500 streaks, Sensex gains), but none specifically confirm a 4% rally on a day linked to peace in the Middle East.
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web search NEUTRAL — #Market #COVID-19 #StocksYahoo Finance’s Anjalee Khemlani and Javier David join the Live show to discuss what COVID-19 becoming endemic means for markets as ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Azm7L6l1wo
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web search NEUTRAL — Stock Market News: S&P 500 Notches Longest Winning Streak In More Than 20 Years. The Dow and the Nasdaq were also higher after a strong jobs report. Last Updated
https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-0502…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market Gains For 4th Straight Day, Longest Gaining Streak In Nearly 2 Months. Frontline Indices Crosses Key Levels, Nifty Rises To Highest Lvls Since Feb 13. …
https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/stock-market-live-updates-ni…
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Claim 17: “The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 869 points, or 1.7%”
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A specific web search result confirms the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 869.20 points (approximately 1.79%) following the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dow experienced a long bull run from 1920 to late 1929 when it rose from 73 to 381 points.[48] In 1928, the components of the Dow were increased to 30 stocks near the economic height of that decad…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dow Jones Industrial Average led Friday's rally, posting a massive triple-digit gain. The blue-chip index soared 869.20 points to close at 49,447.92, an increase of 1.79 percent. Trading volume fo…
https://www.pekingpress.com/news/278995089/dow-jones-surges-…
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web search NEUTRAL — View live Dow Jones Industrial Average Index chart to track latest index dynamics. DJ:DJI ideas, forecasts and market news are at your disposal as well.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/DJ-DJI/
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Claim 18: “the most important report of the week... comes after the close from Intel [Thursday]”
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