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Sometimes the best investing advice is also the shortest. A caller phoned into a popular financial show asking a question thousands of investors have probably typed into a search bar at some point this year. The answer came back almost instantly, with no hedging attached.
Jim Cramer has spent years hedging his stock calls with caveats, disclosures and careful qualifiers designed to keep him out of regulatory trouble. This time, when it came to one of the market’s most talked-about chipmakers, he barely bothered with any of it.
Jim Cramer says to buy AMD
A caller asked during the September 11 episode of Mad Money whether Advanced Micro Devices was worth buying given how closely the stock tends to track Nvidia’s moves. Cramer’s answer left little room for interpretation.
He first explained why he had not personally acted on the stock sooner. “In my conference call yesterday with the club, I admitted that AMD and Dell, I was confounded by my restrictions,” Cramer said, referring to trading rules tied to his Charitable Trust. “Every time I was talking about it on TV, we’re probably going to buy AMD, and we’re probably going to buy Dell; those are the two best stocks in this market,” he added.
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Cramer did not stop at frustration over missed timing. He praised both the company and its leadership directly, saying, “AMD is a fantastic stock, fantastic company, and Lisa Su is great.” His closing line summed up the entire segment. “Buy it, end of story,” Cramer said, a verdict about as unambiguous as television stock picking gets.
AMD’s data center business is driving growth
The enthusiasm is not coming out of nowhere. AMD’s second-quarter results showed data center revenue climbing 107% year over year to $6.7 billion, representing roughly 58% of total company revenue, while overall revenue rose 50% to $11.5 billion, TheStreet reported.
Profitability improved just as sharply as the top line. Non-GAAP operating income reached $3.1 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $1.66. AMD guided for third-quarter revenue of approximately $13 billion, plus or minus $300 million.
The company is not just selling more chips. It is trying to sell entire systems built around them. At the September 11 Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, AMD executive Dan McNamara said the company was “transitioning now to full rack scale,” describing AMD as becoming more of a software and systems company moving beyond its traditional role as a silicon supplier. A shift built around its Helios rack-scale platform, Yahoo Finance reported.
That platform has already landed marquee customers. Meta, OpenAI, Oracle and Microsoft had adopted Helios before AMD struck a separate agreement to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic while supplying up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 chips starting in the first half of 2027, contingent on deployment milestones.
This gives AMD commitments from five major AI companies and cloud providers for its rack-scale platform within roughly a year, Yahoo Finance reported.
AMD’s broader ambitions give Cramer’s simple verdict some real backing.CAROLINE BREHMAN / Getty Images
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The shift toward rack-scale systems raises the degree of difficulty considerably for a company that built its reputation on individual components. AMD must now execute across chips, networking, software, and full system integration simultaneously, a far more complex undertaking than shipping individual processors to customers who handle integration themselves.
Competitive dynamics remain lopsided despite AMD’s momentum. Nvidia still controls more than 80% of the data center GPU market, a dominance built on years of first-mover advantage and a deeply entrenched CUDA software ecosystem. AMD’s newer wins represent meaningful progress but still a fraction of Nvidia’s overall position, CNBC reported.
Macro sentiment adds another layer of risk. Investors grew more cautious about the AI-led rally after industry leaders called for a slower pace of AI development in mid-September, raising concerns about whether massive AI infrastructure spending could continue at its current pace.
AMD has already felt a version of this volatility firsthand. Shares fell after a record quarter when SpaceX said it would build its AI infrastructure exclusively on Nvidia hardware, even though Su emphasized AMD’s multiyear AI partnerships and planned deployments with Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic in response, TheStreet reported.
What it all means for AMD investors
Institutional interest has grown alongside the stock’s rising profile. 164 hedge funds held AMD in the second quarter, up from 134 in the first quarter, while short interest stood at roughly 2.5% to 2.6% of AMD’s float, a relatively low figure suggesting limited bearish conviction against the stock, according to Insider Monkey.
AMD’s broader ambitions give Cramer’s simple verdict some real backing. Su has framed the data-center AI accelerator market as a potential $1.4 trillion opportunity by 2030, while CFO Jean Hu raised AMD’s total addressable market estimate to $3 trillion by 2030 at Citi’s Global TMT Conference on September 8, up from roughly $2 trillion just two months earlier.
AMD’s expanding customer list across OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle suggests major AI companies increasingly see the company as a legitimate second option rather than a distant also-ran.
Whether AMD can convert that growing customer roster into sustained market share against Nvidia’s deeply entrenched lead remains the open question hanging over the stock long term.
For now, between rising data center revenue, growing hedge fund ownership and a straightforward, unhedged endorsement from one of television’s most closely watched stock pickers, the bull case looks considerably harder to dismiss than it did just a year ago.
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Amazon’s 4-piece bed sheets set that is as ‘soft as a cloud’ is only $13
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Bed sheets only last so long before they start thinning, fraying, and pilling. That’s when you know it’s time to ditch your old worn-out set and replace it with something new. After all, quality sheets can be the difference between a restless night and sleeping soundly.
The good news is you can score the Utopia Bedding Queen Bed Sheet Set on sale for just $13 at Amazon, a 17% discount from the original $16 price. It’s backed by more than 189,900 five-star ratings from shoppers who swear by it. The four-piece set is so highly rated, that over 10,000 sets have sold in the past 30 days alone and the number will likely continue to rise since it’s on super sale.
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Details to know
You might be wondering what the difference is between cotton and microfiber sheets, and experts explain that microfiber is typically much softer but might be less durable depending on the thread count. Microfiber material is unique because it gets softer after every wash, remains wrinkle-free, and has anti-allergenic properties, making it great for people with sensitive skin. Many shoppers said these sheets are “perfect for any season” thanks to their weight and breathability. For additional warmth, we suggest adding a comforter on top, especially during winter.Each set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two matching pillowcases that are all made of soft microfiber fabric. The set is available in sizes twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king and can be ordered in 33 colorways including neutrals and bright shades at various price points.
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Why do shoppers love it?
One five-star reviewer who said these sheets are “everything they need to be” described them as “smooth as silk” and as “soft as a cloud.”
“I recently purchased a set of sheets that promised both softness and resistance to shrinking in the wash, and I am thoroughly impressed,” another person wrote. “The standout feature of these sheets is undoubtedly their incredible softness.”
Right now, the Utopia Bedding Queen Bed Sheet Set in gray is one of the best deals considering it’s 17% off and costs just $13.
The Fed rate hike is actually good news for millions of Americans
When the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to 3.75%–4.00%, financial news networks immediately rolled out the standard panic commentary. Cable news and most of the financial media warned of tightening credit, higher credit card APRs, and stock market volatility.
While higher rates present real challenges for speculative borrowers and heavily leveraged corporations, the media narrative misses a crucial counterpoint: The Fed’s rate hike is a major victory for millions of prudent, hard-working Americans.
For nearly fifteen years following the 2008 financial crisis, the central bank’s near-zero interest rate policy effectively punished disciplined financial behavior. Savers earned pennies on their bank deposits, forcing retirees into riskier assets just to generate basic income.
The central bank’s firm policy stance flips that dynamic on its head. Here is why higher interest rates are actually a financial blessing for cash holders, retirees, and many everyday consumers.
Risk-free returns are finally back
For over a decade, keeping cash in a bank account meant watching its value erode against inflation. Today, the landscape is entirely different.
Because banks must compete for capital in a higher-rate environment, returns on cash instruments have surged:
High-Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs): Top online institutions are passing benchmark rates directly to account holders.
Certificates of Deposit (CDs): Investors can lock in guaranteed yields without taking on market volatility.
Treasury Bills: Short-term U.S. government debt now offers compelling returns backed by the full faith and credit of the government.
Money market funds offered by investment custodians like Vanguard, Fidelity and others will see higher yields. While these accounts lack the protections offered by a bank, they are very low risk.
For retirees and pre-retirees, this shift is transformational. Generating $25,000 in annual income previously required taking on equity risk or buying lower-grade corporate debt. Today, a significant portion of that cash flow can be secured with virtually zero market risk.
Savers benefit from higher rates on bonds, money market accounts, and CDs.
Taming inflation protects your purchasing power
Borrowing costs matter, but inflation hurts everyone every single day. When consumer prices rise uncontrollably across groceries, utilities, and fuel, low- and middle-income families take the hardest hit.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that the central bank has “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.” By stepping up to cool demand and restraining price escalation, the Fed is protecting the value of every dollar in your paycheck.
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An extra quarter-percent on a variable loan balance is frustrating, but unchecked 4% annual inflation is a permanent loss of purchasing power. The Fed’s willingness to act aggressively helps to preserve real wage growth over the long run.
A healthy reset for housing and speculation
When interest rates remain unnaturally low for too long, asset bubbles inflate. Easy credit fuels speculative mania in real estate, pushing housing prices far beyond fundamental economic valuations.
By raising benchmark rates, the Fed enforces financial discipline across the economy:
Housing Market Normalization: While mortgage rates remain elevated, higher benchmark costs help suppress frantic bidding wars and aggressive home price appreciation.
Disciplined Capital Allocation: Businesses are forced to evaluate projects based on true profitability rather than relying on cheap debt.
How to take advantage of higher rates today
If you have cash sitting on the sidelines, don’t leave money on the table:
Move Out of Big-Bank Basic Savings: Traditional brick-and-mortar banks still pay near-zero yields on basic accounts. Shift emergency funds to a high-yield savings account or a money market fund immediately.
Ladder Your CDs: Build a Certificate of Deposit ladder to lock in attractive yields across 6-month, 12-month, and 24-month maturities.
Pay Down High-Interest Credit Debt: Variable-rate debt gets more expensive as rates rise. Prioritize clearing credit card balances to maximize your net return.
While there are both pros and cons to the Fed’s recent rate hike, there are a number of positive impacts for many Americans despite what the media and others are telling us.
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