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

Cnbc · · 1014 words · By Jim Cramer
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20 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The S & P 500 is riding a three-day losing skid.”
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The provided evidence contains general information about the S&P 500 and its history, but no specific data regarding a 'three-day losing skid' for the current period.
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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 S&P 500 is a stock market index maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It comprises 503 common stocks which are issued by 500 large-cap companies traded on American stock exchanges (including the 30…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_S&P_500_companies
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — S&P 500 (Standard and Poor's 500) is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 leading companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most commonly followe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&P_500
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“President Donald Trump said yesterday that the U.S. would end the Iran war "very quickly,"”
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BBC News reports that Donald Trump stated the war would be completed soon ('pretty quickly'), and Al Jazeera confirms he reiterated threats and negotiations to end the conflict.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States took place on Monday, January 20, 2025. Due to freezing temperatures and high winds, it was held inside the U.S. Capitol ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_inauguration_of_Donald_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From 13 to 15 May 2026, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a state visit to China. This visit was Trump's second state visit to China, and the first to occur during his second pres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_state_visit_by_Donald_Tru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trump Mobile is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) owned by T1 Mobile that uses a licensed brand from The Trump Organization. It was founded on June 16, 2025, by Donald Trump Jr. and E…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Mobile
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“shares have cooled a bit after last Thursday's record close at almost $236.”
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The evidence provides general stock price tracking pages for Nvidia but does not contain the specific closing price of $236 for a particular Thursday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The AI bubble is a theorised stock market bubble growing since 2025 amid the AI boom, a period of rapid increase in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) that is affecting the broader economy. Sp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_bubble
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — GeForce Now (stylized as GeForce NOW) is the brand used by Nvidia for its cloud gaming service. Nvidia Grid, Nvidia's cloud gaming service for Nvidia Shield devices, launched in 2013. On September 30,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_Now
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — HEAVY.AI was an American software company that uses graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs) to query and visualize big data. The company was founded in 2013 by Todd Mosta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEAVY.AI
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“Lots of powerful AI announcements yesterday from Alphabet 's Google, including more AI being infused into traditional search.”
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The Verge reports big updates for Gemini at Google I/O, and another search result explicitly mentions Google's new intelligent Search box and AI announcements.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AI Overviews is an artificial intelligence (AI) feature integrated into Google Search that produces AI-generated summaries of search results. The feature has been criticized for its accuracy and for r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AI_Overviews
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google AI is a subsidiary of Google DeepMind dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI). It was announced at Google I/O 2017 by CEO Sundar Pichai. This division has been expanded to its reach with rese…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_AI
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google AI Studio is a web-based integrated development environment developed by Google for prototyping applications using generative AI models. Released in December 2023 alongside the Gemini API, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_AI_Studio
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“Target delivered a quarterly beat as new CEO Michael Fiddelke works to right the ship.”
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Multiple independent cross-references (NYPost, CNBC) confirm Michael Fiddelke is the CEO of Target and is leading a turnaround plan. Wikipedia confirms Brian Cornell stepped down as CEO effective February 1, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian C. Cornell (born 1959) is an American businessman who was the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Target Corporation from 2014 to 2026. In August 2025, he announced that he would step …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cornell
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Target Corporation is an American retail corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Target operates retail stores. It is the eighth-largest retailer in the United States and i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Corporation
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cross reference SUPPORTS — New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke has laid out a turnaround plan focused on sharper merchandising, better guest experience, fast technology and stronger investment in store teams and communities
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/business/target-replacing-500k…
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“Same-store sales were positive for the first time in five quarters, up 5.6% and crushing the 2.4% FactSet consensus.”
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The provided web search results discuss Target's online sales and general sentiment but do not mention the specific 5.6% same-store sales figure or the 2.4% FactSet consensus.
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web search NEUTRAL — Both Target and Walmart grew online sales significantly last quarter. But the next retail battle likely won't be fought online, but in brick-and-mortar stores.
https://www.thestreet.com/technology/amazon-target-walmart-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — Target will try to juice sales with new brand partnerships (Champion, Warby Parker), but those won’t hit stores until late 2025—a long wait if consumer sentiment keeps declining.
https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/target-warns-of-looming-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Target Circle™ Target Circle™ Card Target Circle 360™ Registry & Wish List Weekly Ad Find Stores. Categories. Deals.Find a Store Clinic Pharmacy Optical More In-Store Services.
https://www.target.com/cart
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“Target now expects net sales growth of 4% this year versus 2% previously.”
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The search results for 'Target' and 'growth forecast' returned irrelevant information about New York weather and the IMF's UK forecast, with no mention of Target's net sales growth guidance.
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web search NEUTRAL — In its annual health check on the UK economy, the IMF praised the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, for striking “a good balance between deficit reduction and growth-friendly spending” as it upgraded its gro…
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web search NEUTRAL — New York, NY Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days.
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web search NEUTRAL — Its divergence from the equity rally suggests the market is not pricing significant inflation or currency devaluation risk-a view consistent with stable long-term Treasury yields and contained wage gr…
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“Lowe's with a strong quarter in a tough housing market. Reaffirmed full-year guidance.”
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CNBC explicitly states that Lowe's 'reaffirmed its full-year outlook'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowe's
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web search NEUTRAL — Lowe’s launches Lowe’s Hometowns, continuing its commitment to making homes better for all.Lowe’s gifts 92-year-old gardener with yard refresh. Short Title.
https://corporate.lowes.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Acquires 1,691,242 Shares of...
https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/MRVL/
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“Another strong retail quarter belongs to Club name TJX Companies , sending shares up over 4%.”
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web search NEUTRAL — TJ Maxx is the flagship chain of TJX. It sells men's, women's and children's apparel and shoes, toys, bath and beauty products, accessories, jewelry, and home products ranging from furniture and decor…
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web search NEUTRAL — The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX is likely to register top and bottom-line growth when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings on May 20.TJX delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9…
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/tjx-q1-earnings-deck-essen…
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web search NEUTRAL — TJX Companies Past Earnings Performance. We're still processing the latest earnings report of this company. Past criteria checks 4/6.The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) announces an Equity Buyback for …
https://simplywall.st/stocks/br/retail/bovespa-tjxc34/tjx-co…
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“Same-store sales growth of 6% versus 4.1% consensus.”
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“MongoDB's price target at Baird was raised to $335 from $260.”
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“Steve Hemsley's return about a year ago as CEO has been great.”
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“Mizuho raised its price target on the insurer to $440 from $410.”
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“The stock has been up 20% since.”
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“William Blair initiated coverage of Casey's General Stores with a buy rating.”
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“The stock has gained 12% since it was added to the S & P 500 last month.”
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“Mizuho lowered its price target on Hershey to $185 from $195 and reiterated its hold rating.”
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“Steve Cahillane is doing since taking over as CEO at Kraft Heinz at the start of this year.”
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“Historic day in the bond market yesterday, with the 30-year Treasury yield hitting its highest level since before the financial crisis.”
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“Citi upgraded domestic energy producers Ovintiv and California Resources . Devon Energy is their top pick.”
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