Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls, as he discussed the rising market speculation. A caller asked if the company’s recent partnerships with big companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Palantir, could help it “come back from the ashes.” Cramer replied:
You know what, you know it better than I do. I know it’s from Monroe, Louisiana, and I’ve always felt that it was a decent spec, and you qualify it by putting out a lot of interesting customers there. I’ll go with you on that one.
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) is a networking company that provides integrated communication services, ranging from fiber infrastructure and edge cloud solutions to high-speed broadband and managed security. The company offers its products under brand names such as CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber. During the December 16, 2025, episode, Cramer said to exercise caution as he commented:
Okay, I mean, look, this is home business technology. I think the stock’s run too much. I know an $8 stock, people think… can’t hurt you, but it can. I’d say be careful.
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