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Jim Cramer Calls GameStop a Buy: 'They're Having Some Success' - GameStop (NYSE:GME), Credo Technology Gr

Jim Cramer recommended buying BlackBerry (BB) and Casey's General Stores (CASY), citing their potential and recent performance. GameStop (GME) was also called a buy, with CEO Ryan Cohen purchasing 1M shares. Credo Technology (CRDO) was suggested as a potential investment despite recent poor performance. All mentioned stocks saw gains.

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benzinga.com
Published Sep 18, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 18, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$GME
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$GME · $BB · $CASY · $CRDO
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on benzinga.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GMEBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The article mixes fresh insider filing with analyst commentary, offering modest trading ideas.

02

Market read

Primary relevance stems from the GameStop insider purchase; other mentions are secondary analyst opinions.

03

What to watch

Insider purchase could be a hedge against upcoming dilution or strategic moves.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑Form 4 filing today

Background

Jim Cramer highlighted several stocks on Mad Money, providing buy recommendations and noting an insider purchase.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GMEBullishHigh confidence
Context

SEC Form 4 disclosed Ryan Cohen purchased 1,000,000 GameStop shares for $20.38M.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside in the next few trading sessions.

Evidence & confidence

Cohen is CEO; a $20M purchase is material for a $2.2B market cap company.

$BBBullishMedium confidence
Context

Jim Cramer recommended buying BlackBerry after a partnership announcement between Sift and QNX.

Expected impact

Likely short‑term rally of a few percent.

Evidence & confidence

Cramer’s call adds visibility; partnership details are not quantified.

$CASYBullishMedium confidence
Context

Cramer praised Casey’s General Stores after its Q1 earnings beat expectations.

Expected impact

Minor upside or consolidation around current levels.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat already known; Cramer’s comment adds limited new info.

$CRDOBullishLow confidence
Context

Cramer called Credo Technology a buy after its launch of a new 224G‑based optical transceiver family.

Expected impact

Potential modest price increase.

Evidence & confidence

Launch details are vague; impact likely limited.

Market effects

Sector

Tech hardware and retail sectors may see slight uplift from analyst calls.

Regional

U.S. market focus; no broader regional effect.

Global

Limited to U.S. listed names mentioned.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Cramer’s endorsements may be overly optimistic; price may already be priced in.

Key entities

  • person
    Ryan Cohen

    CEO of GameStop, insider buyer.

  • person
    Jim Cramer

    Host of Mad Money, provides stock recommendations.

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