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Cramer says that Q3 winners may keep inching higher but the biggest gains may 'have already been made'
CNBCยท2025-10-01 23:12

Group 1 - The market's third quarter winners provide a roadmap for the final stretch of the year, with many fund managers likely to invest in these stocks to showcase strong performance to clients [2] - AppLovin, a mobile ad tech company, led the gains with a 105% increase in stock price during Q3, attracting attention from institutional investors [2] - Western Digital and Seagate saw significant gains of 87% and 63% respectively, driven by increased demand for data storage due to the AI boom [3] Group 2 - Warner Bros. Discovery surged 70% due to balance sheet improvements and speculation of a potential takeover from Paramount Skydance [3] - Teradyne and Intel also performed well, with gains of 53% and nearly 50% respectively, attributed to strategic moves and leadership changes [3] - Invesco, the asset manager, experienced a 45% gain, reflecting strong overall market performance [4] Group 3 - Cramer expressed skepticism about Q3's underperformers, suggesting limited potential for recovery, with Chipotle being the only candidate for a possible reversal [4] - Other sectors such as managed care, cable, used cars, and Invisalign braces were advised against for investment [4]