Musk won by holding up possible OpenAI IPO, torturing Sam Altman: Jim Cramer

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 19, 2026 at 01:42  |  5:11  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money

Summary

Jim Cramer discusses Elon Musk's legal loss against OpenAI, arguing Musk's true strategy was to delay OpenAI's IPO and torture Sam Altman. He warns retail investors about using market orders on hot IPOs, citing recent disasters. He also briefly comments on NVIDIA's long history.

  • Elon Musk lost his court battle against OpenAI.
  • Jim Cramer says Musk's strategy was to hold up OpenAI's IPO and torture Sam Altman.
  • Cramer suggests Musk wants to be first in line for a potentially massive IPO worth trillions.
  • He warns retail investors against using market orders for hot IPOs, using Cerebrus as an example.
  • Cramer mentions NVIDIA's long track record and its valuation journey.
  • The discussion focuses on IPO mechanics and retail investor discipline.
  • No specific stock or trade recommendations are made.
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