James Cramer

James Cramer has a significant presence in financial media, starting as a co-founder of TheStreet, a financial news and investment website, in 1996. Over the course of his career, he has written extensively for TheStreet, from its inception to 2021. Cramer expanded his reach to television, hosting "Kudlow & Cramer" from 2002 to 2005, and later, "Mad Money with Jim Cramer," a show tailored to DIY investors, first aired on CNBC in 2005. Notably, his guest appearances span across different channels and shows, including "Today," "NBC Nightly News," "Live with Regis and Kelly," and interviews on "60 Minutes" and "The Daily Show." Cramer's influence also extends to the big screen, with appearances in the films "Iron Man" and "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps."

In addition to his media ventures, Cramer is an author of several books, providing insights into the world of finance and investment. These include "Confessions of a Street Addict" (2002), "Jim Cramer's Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World" (2005), "Jim Cramer's Mad Money: Watch TV, Get Rich" (2006), and "Jim Cramer's Get Rich Carefully" (2013). His "Action Alerts PLUS" charitable trust has garnered attention, claiming to outperform the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 Indexes from 2002 to May 2009, although a study by Wharton researchers found that the trust underperformed the S&P 500 from August 2001 to March 2016.

Cramer's frank discussions and financial advice have often led to public debates and controversies. For instance, during a "Mad Money" episode in March 2008, he advised that Bear Stearns was not in trouble, a statement that was later criticized following the company's stock collapse. He also engaged in a notably public exchange with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" in March 2009, and criticized President Barack Obama's policies, attributing them to significant wealth destruction. Despite the controversies, Cramer's contributions and commentary on financial markets continue to influence public discussions on economic and financial issues.