The $5s and $6s Keep Getting Better

Focus on the $5s and $6s. We've done some yeoman's work on the stocks under $10 here (and if you want more ideas in this group, you've got to check out our service of the same name), but I want to emphasize some of the $5 and $6 stocks that keep getting better and keep going higher.

First, Rite Aid (RAD - commentary - Cramer's Take), which we now know is stealing this Jean Coutu business after that great quarter last night. This deal is going to be a powerhouse, and Rite Aid sneaks upward nearly every day. This company, like the others, simply isn't getting any respect. Too bad; I guess that won't happen until it's at $10.

Next, Blockbuster (BBI - commentary - Cramer's Take). Boy, it put up some aggressive projections Monday: another doubling of online subscribers, an online DVD sales initiative and a cut of inventory and sales size. All of which we like. Management is committed to closing the gap with Netflix (NFLX - commentary - Cramer's Take); they will do it. And they just sold a division no one even knew they had -- Rhino Video -- to GameStop (GME - commentary - Cramer's Take).

Some great momentum there.

Level Three (LVLT - commentary - Cramer's Take) keeps making moves that let analysts raise numbers. The company is picking up little pieces here and there that make it the preferred Internet broadband provider.

And Denny's (DENN - commentary - Cramer's Take) just did it again, a positive -- albeit 1% -- same-store sales, and it makes me think the turn is still on its way. Nobody cares about this one. Big mistake.

So far this year has been crummy, except for this cohort. No wonder: Business is getting better at all of these. That's rocket fuel for these companies. It's just beginning.

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At the time of publication, Cramer had no positions in stocks mentioned.

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