On Friday's "Mad Money" show, Jim Cramer receommended Bridgepoint Eductaion(BPI Quote) as a way to play the for-profit education sector and invest in adult education with limited downside risk.
Bridgepoint had its IPO in April and is up $2 since then, but Cramer says it's got great growth potential, with expectations for its student body to double in 2009.
On Monday, Bridgepoint added 34 cents, or 2.7%, to close at $12.89.
Cramer's Speculation Friday pick was Bank of America(BAC Quote) as a play on a turn in the housing market. Cramer said he sees the bottom in housing in California, which bodes well for Bank of America, especially after its acquisition of Countrywide Home Loans. ...
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