Jim Cramer defended NVIDIA’s unique position as the most proprietary chip company in history, rejecting comparisons to commodity producers, while also recommending nLIGHT as a speculative buy. Meanwhile, Duolingo shares rose 6.1% following its Q2 financial results, and Germany's Intersnack Group agreed to acquire Utz Brands for $2.9 billion. The all-cash deal represents a significant 91% premium over the company's current stock price.