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Archived · 5 August 2026
Equities · DJI
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76% bullish — 76% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 29 July–4 August.
Dow Jones · 76% bullish. 76% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 29 July–4 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 46 |
| 2026-07-31 | 63 |
| 2026-08-01 | 69 |
| 2026-08-02 | 70 |
| 2026-08-03 | 71 |
| 2026-08-04 | 72 |
| 2026-08-05 | 76 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | 74 |
| 2026-07-08 | 67 |
| 2026-07-09 | 64 |
| 2026-07-10 | 55 |
| 2026-07-11 | 53 |
| 2026-07-12 | 52 |
| 2026-07-13 | 51 |
| 2026-07-14 | 42 |
| 2026-07-15 | 38 |
| 2026-07-16 | 65 |
| 2026-07-17 | 56 |
| 2026-07-18 | 33 |
| 2026-07-19 | 32 |
| 2026-07-20 | 32 |
| 2026-07-21 | 31 |
| 2026-07-22 | 50 |
| 2026-07-23 | 42 |
| 2026-07-24 | 36 |
| 2026-07-25 | 45 |
| 2026-07-26 | 47 |
| 2026-07-27 | 47 |
| 2026-07-28 | 60 |
| 2026-07-29 | 54 |
| 2026-07-30 | 46 |
| 2026-07-31 | 63 |
| 2026-08-01 | 69 |
| 2026-08-02 | 70 |
| 2026-08-03 | 71 |
| 2026-08-04 | 72 |
| 2026-08-05 | 76 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in the Dow’s price.Articles published from 29 July to 4 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 5 August 2026
The Dow is riding a wave of optimism tied to Middle East tensions, with investors betting on energy stocks — but peace talks could flip that story fast.
What changed
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How the Dow’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
3 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Earnings Season Guidance Upgrades
Share of coverage
13.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The end of a strong earnings reporting season and upward guidance are boosting market confidence.
Dow 53K All-Time High
Share of coverage
9.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Dow Jones is breaking to new all-time highs, signaling strength in large-cap equities
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Dow Jones in this edition.
Accelerating
1 accelerating narrative · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
No fading narratives for Dow Jones in this edition.
Steady
3 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Earnings Season Guidance Upgrades
Share of coverage
13.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The end of a strong earnings reporting season and upward guidance are boosting market confidence.
Dow 53K All-Time High
Share of coverage
9.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Dow Jones is breaking to new all-time highs, signaling strength in large-cap equities
Iran Conflict Oil Inflation Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising oil prices from Middle East conflict will create inflation pressures that constrain central bank policy flexibility
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