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Jim Cramer explains the market's 'year of magical thinking'
CNBC Televisionยท2025-06-12 00:10

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - The market is experiencing a "year of magical thinking" where speculative stocks in space, quantum computing, and nuclear energy are thriving, despite many companies having little to no revenue [1] - Quantum computing is reaching an inflection point, driven by Nvidia's CEO Jensen Wong's revised timeline, leading to investment shifts from traditional stocks like Nvidia to quantum computing stocks [1] - Nuclear power is gaining traction due to the increasing electricity demands of data centers and the preference for clean energy, with companies like Oklo receiving government endorsement and contracts [1] - The IPO market is poised for a boom rivaling or exceeding 2021, driven by real ideas and opportunities for companies to raise capital, even those with no earnings and little revenue [3][4] Company Financial Performance & Strategies - Quantum computing companies are losing "gobs of money" and have almost no revenue, but their high stock prices allow them to issue new shares and raise capital [1] - Oklo, despite having no earnings and losing money, is offering $400 million worth of stock after being selected to power an Air Force Base in Alaska with a nuclear power plant [1] - Voyager Technologies, a space and defense company, launched a successful IPO, issuing 1235 million shares at $31 after initially planning to sell 11 million shares at $26-$29, and opened at $6975 [1] Risks & Cautions - The market's extreme speculation is reminiscent of the 1990s, with money being taken away from mainstream companies like Nvidia to fund companies with no earnings and little revenue [1][3] - Kroger stock is "rolling over" and investors are advised to buy in stages rather than all at once [3][4]