Jim Cramer's Mad Money Lightning Round Picks, May 25

Miriam Metzinger submits: Stocks discussed in the lightning round session of Jim Cramer’s Mad Money TV program, Friday May 25. Click on a stock ticker for more analysis:

Bullish calls:

NovaStar Financial (NFI): ' I never do this on the show, but this stock is a call option. ... It could either double or go to zero. ... I am unbelievably blessing this stock. 6 down, 6 up, you make the call.'
Marriott International (MAR): 'People did not like the quarter with Marriott. ... I think that's a mistake. I think this is the level you want to pull the trigger at. Marriott is way too cheap. ... Let's get some Marriott right down here.'
Qwest Communications (Q): ' ... is resting after a tremendous run ... 50 cents down, 2 bucks up, that is my kind of risk/reward. BuyBuyBuy.'
General Maritime (GMR): 'That's our favorite. ... 6% yield ... [CEO] Peter Georgiopoulos, who is our favorite guy in the industry. ... I want you in General Maritime.'
Nastech Pharmaceutical (NSTK): 'It tells me that this stock could be at 15 in a month or two ... I want you in Nastech. ... BuyBuyBuy. That's 12 buys on Nastech.'
Monsanto (MON)
Deere (DE)

Bearish calls:

Harley-Davidson (HOG): 'I cannot in good conscience tell you to buy Harley-Davidson. It is too risky. ... I am going to give it a Don'tBuy.'
DryShips (DRYS): 'We're not into DryShips.'
Mosaic (MOS): 'The stock had a major ramp today. ... At these prices, I'm not going to get behind Mosaic.'

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Comments

[jturano7423]

RE:NSTK by jim Cramer*The reality is that management should send him a Plague for what he personally has
done these past 9 weeks for the stock. Instead of it being around $9 dollars and change he and he alone through
his followers has kept this stock around $12 dollars. Even the CEO, Dr. Quay said that if they do get a approval,
and that's a big Maybe, it won't be until 2009. As far as earnings so far this year it's a disaster. And more of the same is throughout the rest of 2007. So is this a play for shorts only? Because Nastech hasn't accomplished anything significantly in the past 25 years as of yet. BuyBuyBuy. That's 12 buys on Nastech.' So what's the motive, what's the reason? The company has to spend $2 dollars currently to make $1 dollar. I like Jim Cramer but
something smells fishy with this nasally stock, don't you you think? I just don't get it! The company raises money through a new offering, then gives themselves raises and new option offerings to boot! Not my money, Thank You!

[jturano7423]

A plaque? How about a cruise around the world for Jim Cramer and his family
should be more like it! He keeps touting a company that has had more disappointments than the description of the word NEGATIVE in the dictionary to date! Nastech should get the Plaque for existing these past 25 years and lining the pockets of management and having a grand old time legally!
I concur that I don't get it either re: nstk and why he touts this stock at all!
I smell something too!

[wixeywaxy]

Why do you give ink to this couterfeit little man's stock market advisor? He uses stealth to squeeze in hype for his pals stock plays while pretending to have expertise on every stock anybody can mention. It's an entertainment show but some individuals aren't whippy enough to realize it. What I can't understand is why Alpha, CNBC, and others give this guy credibility he doesn't deserve. A smart guy, sure, but competent to advise on every issue, totally unbiased, I don't think so. Vic

[jturano7423]

GOODMORNING VIC,
When even a T.V. personality who has the power within recommends a stock that is not worthy for any human being to purchase and invest in, I am compelled to interject under the constitution of the United States.
As a small example of my creditability compare 'NSTK' VS. 'NABI'. Almost the same market cap, but one has higher sales, more promise, better pipeline, and a product that brings in big sales. Yet one stock is $5.25 and the other is $12 dollars. Due d.d.on this stock and you'll see for sure why I elaborate the way I do. This is a stock that should be mentioned on Cramer's show for investors not Nstk. Save this posting VIC and see which stock does better sir, in 12 months!

[jturano7423]

JUNE 7, 2007
NSTK NOW $11.35 AND PROBABLY WILL TEST NEW LOWS AS I SAID BEFORE.
IT IS WHAT IT IS"OVERFINANCED!

[jturano7423]

JUNE 7, 2007
NSTK NOW $11.35 AND PROBABLY WILL TEST NEW LOWS AS I SAID BEFORE.
IT IS WHAT IT IS"OVERFINANCED!

[jturano7423]

JUNE 7, 2007
NSTK NOW $11.35 AND PROBABLY WILL TEST NEW LOWS AS I SAID BEFORE.
IT IS WHAT IT IS"OVERFINANCED!