Opening Bell: January 6, 2026
Speakers
Jim Cramer
— Host, Mad Money
Summary
Jim Cramer discusses KB Home (KBH) after a price-target cut, arguing high rates and monthly payment burdens are preventing starter-home demand despite the stock looking cheap. The segment then cuts to the NYSE and Nasdaq opening bell, highlighting Tortoise Capital's new AI infrastructure ETF and Atlas Pharma's recent listing. The anchor notes the VIX is around 15, suggesting a calm market environment.
- Jim Cramer weighs in on KBH after a price-target cut.
- Cramer says high rates are hurting starter-home affordability.
- KBH is described as cheap but lacking buyer interest.
- Opening bell features Tortoise Capital's AI infrastructure ETF launch.
- Atlas Pharma is noted for its recent listing and name change.
- VIX around 15 is described as remarkably calm.
- Transcript ends abruptly during Jim Cramer's response.
Ideas
KBH unattractive despite cheap valuation.
KBH's price-target cut signals that rates are too high, and while the stock may look cheap, monthly housing costs are burdensome and starter homes are getting no traction, so buyers are not interested and KBH is unattractive.
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Speakers: Jim Cramer · Tickers: KBH