Cramer’s Mad Money Recap: Apple, AT&T, Chevron

Cramer’s Mad Money Recap: Apple, AT&T, Chevron

If you're looking for stocks to bet on this earnings season, Jim Cramer's got your guide to what makes a winner. He told his Mad Money viewers Tuesday that whether you're an investor, trader, or a gambler, this is what matters most when the earnings reports are flying by faster than the market can process them.

First, remember this game is harder than it looks. There's always a surprise factor at play, which is why UPS's  (UPS) - Get Report surprise earnings sent shares up 10.4%.

Second, always bet on stocks where you believe in the CEO. Stocks like Apple  (AAPL) - Get Report are chronically underrated, but the uptick in remote work means great things for Apple in the enterprise area.

Third, look for stocks that are cheap versus their peers. Cramer remained a fan of Goldman Sachs  (GS) - Get Report and Wells Fargo  (WFC) - Get Report, along with Ford Motor  (F) - Get Report, all of which are worth more than what they're trading for.

Fourth, consider stocks that reported strong results but failed to rally. Tesla  (TSLA) - Get Report shares dipped 4.5% Tuesday on strong results that failed to impress investors. That's your cue.

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