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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday

Cnbc · 🇨🇳 public China · · 778 words · By Jim Cramer
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My top 10 things to watch Monday, April 13 1.

Claims checked 19
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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What happened

My top 10 things to watch Monday, April 13 1.

Why it matters

Dow futures are down almost 500 points this morning and WTI crude is back above $100 a barrel after President Donald Trump said the U.S.

Common ground

would implement a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Perspective signals

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.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 19 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Goldman Sachs... took the retailer [Best Buy] to sell from buy, and lowered their price target to $59 from $76”
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Two independent sources (Investing.com and TipRanks.com) confirm that Goldman Sachs downgraded Best Buy to 'Sell' and lowered the price target to $59 from $76.
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web search NEUTRAL — Investing.com - Goldman Sachs downgraded Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY) to Sell from Neutral on Monday and set a price target of $59. Analyst Kate McShane said the retailer will likely benefit from a pu…
https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/goldman-sachs…
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldman Sachs double downgraded Best Buy ( BBY) to Sell from Buy with a price target of $59, down from $76.
https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/buy-sell-wall-streets-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Key PointsGoldman Sachs upgraded Five Below to buy from neutral.Citi downgraded Expedia and Booking Holdings to neutral from buy.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/10/thursdays-analyst-calls-best…
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Claim 2: “The stock [Goldman Sachs] is down on the numbers, but it's still at a very high level after rallying 16% off its mid-March low”
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While evidence mentions the stock slipping after earnings, there is no specific mention of a 16% rally from a mid-March low.
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldman Sachs is one of the largest investment banks in the world by revenue and is ranked 32nd on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldman_Sachs
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldman Sachs reported a 65% drop in profits following a large regulatory fine, sending the stock to new lows. The investment banking division, however, remained a bright spot for the banking giant.
https://www.wsj.com/video/goldman-sachs-stock-hits-new-lows-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldman reported a profit of $3.32, below forecasts for $5.56, on sales of $10.59 billion, missing estimates for $10.83 billion.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/goldman-sachs-stock-price-e…
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Claim 3: “Goldman Sachs reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings”
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Sources directly contradict each other: LinkedIn reports Goldman Sachs 'blew past estimates' for Q1, while The Motley Fool states the bank 'failed to meet expectations' and 'missed analyst expectations' for the first quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — Earnings News. Goldman Sachs falls despite beating first quarter estimates.Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs posted third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, but the bank’s shares still …
https://www.investing.com/equities/goldman-sachs-group-earni…
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldman Sachs blew past estimates for first-quarter earnings and revenue, the bank reported Monday, with profits jumping 28%.
https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/goldmans-gangbuster-firs…
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web search NEUTRAL — So when Goldman Sachs reported first-quarter earnings that failed to meet expectations, it was quite a surprise to investors.So the first quarter was not a good one for Goldman Sachs. The bank not onl…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/04/18/goldman-sachs-earn…
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Claim 4: “TD Cowen upgraded Modelo brewer Constellation Brands to buy from hold”
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Claim 5: “They [Evercore] also upgraded Masco, the maker of Behr paint and plumbing products, to buy”
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Claim 6: “If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade”
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Claim 7: “WTI crude is back above $100 a barrel”
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The evidence provides general links to oil price charts and historical context (2020 price war), but no specific confirmation that WTI crude was above $100 on Monday, April 13.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 March 2020, Saudi Arabia initiated a price war on oil with Russia, which facilitated a 65% quarterly fall in the price of oil. The price war was triggered by a break-up in dialogue between the Or…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Russia–Saudi_Arabia_oil_p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starting on April 2, 2025, global stock markets crashed amid increased volatility following the introduction of new tariff policies by U.S. president Donald Trump during his second term. On April 2, w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_stock_market_crash
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NRL season is the 119th season of professional rugby league in Australia and the 29th season run by the National Rugby League (NRL). The regular season will be followed by a finals series con…
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Claim 8: “Starbucks was upgraded to hold from sell at Jefferies”
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Claim 9: “Citi took its PT on Caterpillar to $905 from $785”
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Claim 10: “Evercore... went to buy from hold on Pultegroup and Toll Brothers”
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Claim 11: “The yield [of Best Buy] is already 6%”
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The search results provide general information about Best Buy and S&P 500 yields, but do not specify the current dividend yield for Best Buy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Best Buy for electronics, computers, appliances, cell phones, video games & more new tech. Store pickup & free 2-day shipping on thousands of items.
https://www.bestbuy.com/?intl=nosplash
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web search NEUTRAL — S&P 500 Dividend Yield Charts, Data.
https://www.gurufocus.com/economic_indicators/150/sp-500-div…
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web search NEUTRAL — Some of the best yields are found in the real estate investment trust (REIT) space.AGNC pays a monthly dividend of $0.12, which gives the stock a yield of 8.8% at Tuesday's closing price. It also trad…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/02/24/2-stocks-to-buy-wi…
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Claim 12: “shares [of Williams-Sonoma] down about 14% from their February highs”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Williams-Sonoma share prices or February highs.
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Claim 13: “BTIG initiated coverage of Adobe with a hold rating”
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Claim 14: “Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio”
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Claim 15: “Peace talks between Washington and Tehran were unsuccessful this weekend”
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The search results provide general definitions of 'peace' and information about a healthcare provider (PeaceHealth), but nothing regarding diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Psychological or inner peace (i.e. peace of mind) refers to a state of being internally or spiritually at peace, with sufficient clarity of knowledge and understanding to remain calm in the face of ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · The meaning of PEACE is a state of tranquility or quiet. How to use peace in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace
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web search NEUTRAL — Hope. Healing. Peace. While change is constant, PeaceHealth remains devoted to your well-being. Our heritage calls on us to support you and your family in body, mind and spirit. We’re here for you: To…
https://www.peacehealth.org/
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Claim 16: “Citi raised its price target on Cummins to $710 from $630”
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Claim 17: “Goldman upgraded Williams-Sonoma to buy from hold”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding an upgrade of Williams-Sonoma.
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Claim 18: “President Donald Trump said the U.S. would implement a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz”
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The search results for 'President' returned information about the Michigan Society of Enrolled Agents, which is irrelevant to President Donald Trump or the Strait of Hormuz.
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web search NEUTRAL — Board Members MiSEA Board Members More Info President's Message Contact MEMBERSHIP HAS REWARDS President's Message
https://misea.org/President__s_Message
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web search NEUTRAL — President’s Message August 2016 Greetings Fellow Enrolled Agents, It has been a very tumultuous past 10 months. Last November President Dale Martinson resigned citing personal reasons, as Vice Preside…
https://misea.org/images/downloads/President_s_Messages/mise…
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web search NEUTRAL — MiSEA Board Members Steven R. Rainey, EA (2026) President (810) 744-3541 (810) 877-1296 - C srainey@mclr.net
https://misea.org/board
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Claim 19: “Dow futures are down almost 500 points this morning”
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The provided evidence contains general definitions of 'Monday' and general information about the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but no specific data regarding a 500-point drop on April 13.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a United States stock market index. Since first closing at 62.76 on February 16, 1885, the Dow Jones Industrial…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing_milestones_of_the_Dow_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the S&P 500 Index, a United States stock market index.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing_milestones_of_the_S&P_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones, or simply the Dow (), is a stock market index of 30 prominent companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. The DJIA is one of the olde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average
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