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The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) was among Jim Cramer’s latest stock calls, as he suggested investors balance portfolios with hot and cold stocks. When a caller asked about the stock, Cramer said:

When I did the Home Depot work for the Trust, Home Depot is a, it’s a template, okay? It’s an example. It’s an analog. Home Depot is what you buy when you get rate cuts. It is time-honored… This is the stock you own when you get rate cuts. You don’t buy Intel when you get rate cuts, although you should buy Intel. I can’t believe I’ve been saying good things about Intel. I never told people, just buy Intel.

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The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is a home improvement retailer that sells tools, building materials, and decor. Furthermore, the company provides installation and equipment rental services. Carillon Tower Advisers stated the following regarding The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter:

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) traded lower after reporting weaker‑than-expected same‑store sales for the prior quarter. While weather‑related events boosted results in the prior quarter, the additional demand management anticipated failed to materialize. On a positive note, recent acquisitions continue to perform well and appear likely to be a tailwind as the business environment improves.

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