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Jim Cramer stays bullish despite $100 oil, cites AI and bank stock strength

Jim Cramer said on 'Mad Money' that despite rising oil prices hitting retail, staples and discretionary stocks like Comcast, Procter & Gamble and Stanley Black & Decker, he remains optimistic about the broader market. All three major indexes fell for a third straight session, but Cramer pointed to strong AI-related semiconductor stocks, resilient bank shares, and the potential for oil prices to ease as reasons for his continued confidence.

cnbc.com · 2026-09-09

Universal's noise-engineered roller coaster still draws neighbor complaints over rider screams

Universal Studios Hollywood spent three years and heavy engineering—pea gravel track fill, glass 'scream screens,' and a 940-foot sound wall—to minimize noise from a new 72-mph looping coaster near a residential area. The measures worked during rider-free tests, but once real passengers boarded, nearby residents reported constant, piercing screams every 30 seconds throughout operating hours. Universal is now adding more sound barriers and adjusting hours to address the ongoing complaints.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-08-25