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Archived · 26 August 2026
Equities · DJI
Dow Jones
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54% bullish — 54% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 19–25 August.
Dow Jones · 54% bullish. 54% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 19–25 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 40 |
| 2026-08-21 | 23 |
| 2026-08-22 | 28 |
| 2026-08-23 | 28 |
| 2026-08-24 | 28 |
| 2026-08-25 | 29 |
| 2026-08-26 | 54 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-06 | 95 |
| 2026-08-07 | 91 |
| 2026-08-08 | 88 |
| 2026-08-09 | 87 |
| 2026-08-10 | 86 |
| 2026-08-11 | 78 |
| 2026-08-12 | 64 |
| 2026-08-13 | 47 |
| 2026-08-14 | 57 |
| 2026-08-15 | 51 |
| 2026-08-16 | 50 |
| 2026-08-17 | 51 |
| 2026-08-18 | 51 |
| 2026-08-19 | 35 |
| 2026-08-20 | 40 |
| 2026-08-21 | 23 |
| 2026-08-22 | 28 |
| 2026-08-23 | 28 |
| 2026-08-24 | 28 |
| 2026-08-25 | 29 |
| 2026-08-26 | 54 |
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 19 to 25 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 26 August 2026
The Dow's mood brightened today as a scary tariff-threat story faded from the conversation, leaving only cautiously hopeful headlines about jobs and the economy.
What changed
Dow Jones Early Session Momentum now leads the bullish case — new
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Dow Jones Early Session Momentum
Share of coverage
36.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Early positive momentum at market open suggests cautiously optimistic sentiment among market participants
Emerging
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Accelerating
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Fading
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Steady
3 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Dow Jones Early Session Momentum
Share of coverage
36.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Early positive momentum at market open suggests cautiously optimistic sentiment among market participants
Dow Blue-Chip Underperformance
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Dow's small loss indicates a lack of strong momentum compared to other indices.
Walmart Boeing Dragging Dow Down
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The decline in Walmart and Boeing is contributing to downward pressure on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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