Cramer's 'Mad Money' Follow-Up: Aug. 14

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Every night on "Mad Money," Jim Cramer offers market commentary and general investment advice, and he makes calls on specific stocks, both of his own choosing and in response to viewer requests. He relies on his many years of experience and strong track record, and he takes full responsibility for his calls.

"I never shirk from admitting my mistakes; instead, I dwell on them to learn from them. I change my mind, I take losses, I own up to them," Cramer has said.

Here we track some of his calls from the previous episode of "Mad Money" and find out, at least in the very short term, how the stocks are performing. Keep in mind that Cramer might not have been recommending that viewers take immediate action on a stock. And, of course, it's up to the individual investor to do his or her own homework.

That said, here's how some of the stocks that Cramer talked about on Thursday's "Mad Money" show fared today.

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Wal-Mart(WMT Quote): Cramer said Wal-Mart's earnings were terrific and that the retailer said the the back-to-school season would be better than expected.

On Friday, Wal-Mart closed down 9 cents, or 0.2%, at $51.79.

Caterpillar(CAT Quote): Due to cost-cutting measures, Caterpillar is beating the odds and making money when it should be losing money, said Cramer.

On Friday, Caterpillar lost $1.17, or 2.5%, to close at $46.

Fuel Systems Solutions(FSYS Quote): Fuel Systems was Cramer's choice on Thursday for a moneymaking green energy stock. He said he was "jumped the gun" in recommending the stock before, in August 2008, in expectation of Obama endorsing natural gas. But if the natural gas bill currently in Congress passes, Fuel Systems could benefit greatly. He was not in a rush to buy the stock and called it "strong but speculative."