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

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.

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