Aug 27, 2026 · 44 min
AI optimism returns as investors reassess chips, data centers and cybersecurity
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 8/27/26
The episode tests whether AI’s market recovery reflects durable business demand or renewed enthusiasm, while stressing diversification and management guidance.
- 1NVIDIA’s expanding customers, durable chips and economic role challenge bearish views of the AI trade.
- 2Salesforce’s recovery rests on data infrastructure, AI models and agent-based tools aimed at creating enterprise value.
- 3CrowdStrike’s results frame cybersecurity, AI-agent protection and identity management as central opportunities in the AI era.
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The brief
Jim Cramer opens by arguing that sentiment toward AI is reversing, with Salesforce’s rebound, NVIDIA’s broader customer base and data-center investment reshaping the market’s view.
The NVIDIA discussion rejects bearish narratives by pointing to sovereign buyers, neocloud customers, durable chips and the company’s role in American reindustrialization and job creation.
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz explains why outdated systems, limited expertise and changing attacks leave companies exposed—and why consolidating security products can improve customer returns.
The episode widens from AI leaders to Netflix, Abercrombie and caller portfolios, using each case to distinguish durable ownership from speculative or overly concentrated positions.
Cramer’s closing lesson is procedural: after earnings, investors should wait for management guidance and the conference call before reacting to the first stock move.
What was said on this episode
22 statements · 20 positive · 1 negative · 1 mixed
Bearish Salesforce and NVIDIA narratives reversed, producing large gains for holders.
“both bear stories have backfired, leading to humongous gains for those who hung in.”
Listen at 1:15
Cramer expects Salesforce’s stock rally to continue.
“I don't think it's done going hard.”
Listen at 6:26
NVIDIA chips may remain useful for as long as seven years.
“The chips are lasting far longer than anyone thought, maybe as long as seven years”
Listen at 7:59
NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin semiconductor is on schedule.
“Vera Rubin on time.”
Listen at 8:04
NVIDIA’s customers have entered an era of very large profits.
“The era of humongous profits has begun.”
Listen at 8:48
Cramer recommends buying Netflix modestly.
“I think that Netflix is a buy, not a huge buy.”
Listen at 11:16
AI’s rise has increased CrowdStrike’s importance.
“the rise of AI has only made CrowdStrike more essential”
Listen at 13:23
CrowdStrike has become foundational security infrastructure for the AI economy.
“They've become the security platform underneath the AI economy”
Listen at 13:28
Cramer believes Hollister’s performance is beginning to improve.
“I think Hollister's already turning.”
Listen at 27:47
Cramer recommends buying Abercrombie after a pullback.
“if the stock gives you a pullback, may I suggest that you do some buying.”
Listen at 28:00
Cramer judges Revolve too inconsistent for investment.
“Revolve does not have enough consistency.”
Listen at 29:11
Cramer considers JPMorgan Chase the best bank.
“JPMorgan Chase, that's the best bank.”
Listen at 31:19
Cramer predicts Palantir will rise above $200.
“this is going through 200, okay? And I like it very much.”
Listen at 32:37
Cramer recommends adding Salesforce to the portfolio.
“I want Salesforce there.”
Listen at 33:20
Cramer recommends holding Apple and NVIDIA rather than trading them.
“Apple and NVIDIA, let's own it, don't trade it.”
Listen at 34:29
Cramer recommends Vale as an inflation hedge.
“this is one of the best places to do it. And I would actually use it as a great hedge.”
Listen at 36:28
Cramer recommends owning Apple rather than trading it.
“I do think it's still goodbye. I would own this, not trade it.”
Listen at 37:06
Cramer strongly recommends buying Cisco Systems.
“I would absolutely. Buy, buy, buy.”
Listen at 38:02
Cramer considers CoreWeave the maximum speculation he accepts.
“Core Weave is about the limit of speculation I want to do.”
Listen at 38:32
Investors should wait for the earnings call before buying or selling.
“you always have to wait until you hear the conference call before you decide to do anything by or sell”
Listen at 39:07
Investors cannot properly judge earnings before hearing management’s call.
“You simply cannot make a judgment until you hear what management actually has to say.”
Listen at 41:26
Cramer recommends owning NVIDIA instead of trading it.
“with NVIDIA, don't even bother to trade. Just own.”
Listen at 43:14
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