Jim Cramer Slams FTC Chair Lina Khan's Policies For Hampering Investor Returns: 'One-Woman Wrecking Crew For Your Stock Portfolio'
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Jim Cramer criticized FTC Chair Lina Khan's policies on CNBC's 'Mad Money', claiming they harm investor returns by opposing mergers and acquisitions. He cited the blocked merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel as an example of undervaluation due to these policies. Cramer also mentioned potential mergers like Merck with Bristol-Meyers and Kraft Heinz with Hershey or General Mills, arguing they could increase competitiveness. He highlighted the FTC's attempts to stop Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and Amgen's purchase of Horizon Therapeutics, noting that only large companies can afford the litigation costs of acquisitions.
December 19, 2023 | 2:58 am
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Amazon is preparing for an antitrust battle with the FTC, which has filed a lawsuit against the company, potentially disrupting its operations.
The FTC's lawsuit against Amazon could have a negative short-term impact on AMZN's stock due to the potential disruption of its business operations and the costs associated with legal battles.
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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is being impeded by the FTC, which could affect MSFT's expansion and growth strategy.
The FTC's opposition to Microsoft's acquisition could have a negative short-term impact on MSFT's stock as it hampers the company's growth strategy in the gaming sector. However, the company's strong legal team may mitigate this impact.
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Jim Cramer mentioned U.S. Steel in the context of a blocked merger with Nippon Steel, suggesting its stock is undervalued due to FTC policies.
While Cramer's comments highlight a negative sentiment towards FTC policies, the direct short-term impact on U.S. Steel's stock is uncertain. The stock might be undervalued, but without immediate policy changes, there's no direct catalyst for a price change.
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