CNBC’s Jim Cramer examined Wednesday’s market rally and stressed that it’s important to stay focused on corporate earnings and commentary from management.

Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, recently highlighted a surge in merger activity, pointing out that we’ve seen a significant uptick in deals over the past few days. He explained that this wave of mergers and acquisitions aligns with what he’s been predicting, a shift in M&A activity due to the change in administration.

Jim Cramer is optimistic about top money-center bank stocks. These four look like outstanding ideas before their earnings releases.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer stresses the importance of investing for the long term, highlighting healthcare stocks Eli Lilly, Merck and Regeneron.