Jim Cramer spots 2 stocks to buy as market drops for a third straight day
CNBC·2026-02-05 17:34

Market Overview - Stocks experienced a decline on Thursday, particularly in the software sector, with Big Tech companies like Alphabet and Amazon down 4.3% and 4.8% respectively, leading to a 1.4% drop in the Nasdaq and a 1% decrease in the S&P 500 [1][1][1] - The volatility in the market was described as a "clearing event" by Jim Cramer, indicating potential for continued heavy selling [1][1] Company Insights - Alphabet reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, showing significant growth in its cloud and Search units, but its stock fell nearly 5% due to concerns over a larger-than-expected 2026 capex guidance and profit-taking after a 65% gain in 2025 [1][1][1] - Eli Lilly's shares dropped nearly 7% following the announcement of a generic version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill by Hims & Hers, priced at $49 a month, which is $100 cheaper than Wegovy [1][1] - Despite the drop, Eli Lilly is expected to launch its own weight-loss pill, orforglipron, in the second quarter in the U.S. and internationally in 2027, which may present a buying opportunity [1][1] Additional Stocks Mentioned - Other stocks discussed included Arm Holdings, Qualcomm, and Ralph Lauren, indicating a focus on diverse sectors within the market [1]