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Jim Cramer says look to buy these 5 stocks outside the AI trade for diversification

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday recommended investors look beyond AI-dominated tech stocks, arguing that a rotation into non-tech names could outperform if the AI trade cools and growth in data-center and AI sectors slows. He pointed to JPMorgan Chase as a prime opportunity, noting its valuation around 13 times forward earnings and the appeal of a well-capitalized financial franchise. Cramer also highlighted healthcare picks like Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson, as well as consumer staples players Kimberly-Clark, McDonald's, Yum! Brands, and Kraft Heinz as attractive, flight-to-quality exposures amid macro uncertainty and looming stock supply from large AI players. He acknowledged his charitable trust holds Lilly and J&J. The commentary suggests a preference for dividend yield, resilient brands, and slower-growth, cash-flow-rich equities, especially if tech momentum wanes and broader market conditions remain unsettled.