Cramer's Take on Headline Stocks: April 30
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On Thursday, Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported first-quarter profit of $4.55 billion, or 92 cents a share, down from $10.89 billion, or $2.02 a share, a year ago. Revenue was $64 billion, compared with the year-ago quarter's $116.9 billion.

Marathon Oil (MRO) also reported a loss, with profit falling 61% from the year-ago quarter.

In early afternoon trading, Exxon was down $2.08, or 3%, to $66.36. Marathon was losing $1.40, or 4.6%, at $29.11.

In other news, the Labor Department reported a decreased in jobless claims, from 645,000 two weeks ago to 631,000 last week. Personal income and spending, however, were also lower in the month of March.

With this in mind, we though we'd take a look at what Jim Cramer's been saying about some of the stocks making headlines today.

symbol name last price % change open
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  • BP
    Bp Plc
  • $57.83
  • -1.36%
  • $57.38

"Today, I steamed when I read this cheap-shot "Heard on the Street" piece about the BP (BP) dividend, the endless hectoring that it can't be maintained. The quarter was great, the company has been committed to it, and the company has made it clear that there is no problem given these prices for oil." ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning BP also tend to own: BACCBSHCLEDFITBFREGE

TheStreet.com Rating: C+ What is this?

  • +
  • XOM
    Exxon Mobil Cp
  • $74.38
  • -0.36%
  • $74.38

"Will someone give us insight as to why the group is higher, and I don't mean the meager Exxon Mobil dividend boost, even as it is great to see with this decline in crude?" ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning XOM also tend to own: AAAIGIBMINTCJNJJPMKO

TheStreet.com Rating: C+ What is this?

  • +
  • OIH
    Oil Service Holdr
  • $117.10
  • -2.25%
  • $118.92

"Plus, we crave some analysis that is positive here about the drillers because Baker Hughes (BHI) says that the rig count has been cut in half, and we know that natural gas has been cut by two-thirds, yet the Oil Services HOLDRs (OIH) is screaming." ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning OIH also tend to own: BTUSPYXLEXOMDVNMPETSUN

TheStreet.com Rating: No Rating What is this?

  • +
  • BHI
    Baker Hughes Intl
  • $40.49
  • -1.68%
  • $40.91

"Plus, we crave some analysis that is positive here about the drillers because Baker Hughes (BHI) says that the rig count has been cut in half, and we know that natural gas has been cut by two-thirds, yet the Oil Services HOLDRs (OIH) is screaming." ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning BHI also tend to own: ANNAUYBACERICFGEGLW

TheStreet.com Rating: C What is this?

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  • HAL
    Halliburton Co
  • $29.88
  • -1.84%
  • $30.22

"I never read a positive piece about either drillers or oils, even as the former has shown remarkable profitability as witnessed by Halliburton (HAL), Schlumberger (SLB) and Baker Hughes, and the latter is just way too hated, like BP!" ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning HAL also tend to own: ATIMFLXTEXTIEAIGBAC

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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  • SLB
    Schlumberger Ltd
  • $63.34
  • -1.86%
  • $64.22

"I never read a positive piece about either drillers or oils, even as the former has shown remarkable profitability as witnessed by Halliburton (HAL), Schlumberger (SLB) and Baker Hughes, and the latter is just way too hated, like BP!" ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning SLB also tend to own: AXAFDXNOKNUERTPTMAAPL

TheStreet.com Rating: B- What is this?

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  • WMT
    Wal Mart Stores
  • $54.28
  • -0.48%
  • $54.53

"How about how well these appliances makers act? I think Whirlpool (WHR) is a steal because it is so hated.... Wal-Mart (WMT) is on fire for the first time in a while.... And Disney (DIS) is on a bust out." ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09) ... "I own it for my trust and took a little profit today. I think it's going to stall a little here. People want the exciting growth stocks, so Wal-Mart might sit here for awhile." ("Mad Money Lightning Round," 4-29-09)

People owning WMT also tend to own: AIGALLBACCCATCBSCOP

TheStreet.com Rating: B What is this?

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  • DIS
    Walt Disney-disne
  • $30.01
  • -0.66%
  • $30.07

"How about how well these appliances makers act? I think Whirlpool (WHR) is a steal because it is so hated.... Wal-Mart (WMT) is on fire for the first time in a while.... And Disney (DIS) is on a bust out." ("Oil Reports Are Slim and Slippery," 4-29-09)

People owning DIS also tend to own: CBSGOOGNWSTWXVIAYHOOACE

TheStreet.com Rating: B What is this?

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