Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Market Deserves Some Respect (Final)

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- "Forget the endless litany of negatives," Jim Cramer told the viewers of his "Mad Money" TV show Monday. "This market commands your respect."

Cramer said no matter how great this rally has been, the bears continue to invent reasons not to like it. He said he's not buying it and believes that the negatives are coming from big money managers that want the market lower so they can buy in, and those who need to be 100% certain before changing their minds on the market's direction.

Cramer said there are reasons to expect pullbacks, but noted that he believes these pullbacks will be shallow and short-lived, and do not constitute a reason to get out of stocks altogether. Cramer told investors to sell into strength, and take profits where you have them. "Don't leave the table," he said.

According to Cramer, there's a lot to love about the markets, including low interest rates, house price stabilization, growth in China, money pouring in from the sidelines and even an uptick in auto sales as a result of the "Cash For Clunkers" program. He continued to be bullish on the three market leaders: technology, banks and oil stocks.

Cramer gave the nod to companies like Apple (AAPL Quote), along with Wells Fargo (WFC Quote) and Bank of America (BAC Quote), two stocks which Cramer owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS.

Cramer said to ignore the negative pundits who are concerned with self preservation, and instead be flexible and take risks based on the facts.