Jim Cramer Looked At This 'Not Great' Uranium Stock 'For Years'

On CNBC’s “ Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT ) is good and he likes it. “They’re doing a good job,” he added.

Lending support to his choice, Fortinet, on July 29, reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued third-quarter guidance above estimates.

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME ) is “very good,” Cramer said. “I’ve always liked the companies that are involved with trading because they have monopolies or at least duopolies.” As per the recent news, CME Group reported record July ADV of 27 million contracts, up 23% year-over-year.

Cramer said Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA ) is “better than it used to be, but it’s still a commodity.” On the earnings front, Alcoa reported mixed second-quarter financial results on July 16.

When asked about uranium explorer Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE: DNN ), he said, “I’ve looked at this thing now for years, and it’s been a not great stock.

I don’t think it’s going to change anytime soon.” As per the recent news, Denison Mines, on July 28, announced the completion of site preparation activities and commencement of full-scale construction at the Phoenix In-Situ Recovery uranium mine.

Cramer recommended waiting one more quarter, when asked about HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA ). “When you have a quarter that disappointing, you need to at least wait one more quarter to see what they’re able to come up with.” HCA Healthcare, on July 24, released second-quarter 2026 revenues of $20.23 billion, representing an 8.7% year-over-year increase, beating the consensus estimate of $19.40 billion.

Shelton, Connecticut-based Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB ) is a “basic, great American company.

You have to hold on to it any time it goes down,” Cramer said.

Hubbell, on July 28, posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.

Cramer said Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB ) is a “pure spec,” while he likes Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOYG ).

Rocket Lab, on Tuesday, said it secured a $397 million contract from the U.S.

Space Force to build, launch and operate satellites for its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program.

Price Action CME Group shares gained 0.8% to settle at $264.78 on Wednesday.

Alcoa shares rose 1.8% to close at $47.69 during the session.

Denison Mines rose 3.7% to settle at $3.09 on Wednesday.

HCA shares gained 2.2% to close at $409.64.

Rocket Lab shares gained 0.5% to settle at $74.82 on Wednesday.

Fortinet shares fell 2.5% to close at $164.13.

Hubbell shares gained 2.3% to settle at $513.58 on Wednesday.

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