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Archived · 18 August 2026
Equities · NDX
Nasdaq 100
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70% bullish — 70% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 11–17 August.
Nasdaq 100 · 70% bullish. 70% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 11–17 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | 48 |
| 2026-08-13 | 59 |
| 2026-08-14 | 73 |
| 2026-08-15 | 66 |
| 2026-08-16 | 66 |
| 2026-08-17 | 66 |
| 2026-08-18 | 70 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | 28 |
| 2026-07-21 | 39 |
| 2026-07-22 | 46 |
| 2026-07-23 | 37 |
| 2026-07-24 | 36 |
| 2026-07-25 | 35 |
| 2026-07-26 | 35 |
| 2026-07-27 | 35 |
| 2026-07-28 | 31 |
| 2026-07-29 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 28 |
| 2026-08-01 | 43 |
| 2026-08-02 | 44 |
| 2026-08-03 | 46 |
| 2026-08-04 | 50 |
| 2026-08-05 | 67 |
| 2026-08-06 | 78 |
| 2026-08-07 | 70 |
| 2026-08-08 | 70 |
| 2026-08-09 | 69 |
| 2026-08-10 | 69 |
| 2026-08-11 | 63 |
| 2026-08-12 | 48 |
| 2026-08-13 | 59 |
| 2026-08-14 | 73 |
| 2026-08-15 | 66 |
| 2026-08-16 | 66 |
| 2026-08-17 | 66 |
| 2026-08-18 | 70 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in the Nasdaq’s price.Articles published from 11 to 17 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 18 August 2026
Tech stocks are still mostly upbeat, but a growing worry about rising interest rates is quietly gaining steam and pulling that optimism down from its mid-week high.
What changed
Microsoft AI Earnings Confidence Boost now leads the bullish case — new
Rising Yields Pressuring Tech Stocks now leads the bearish case — was 3rd
New in the bearish case: AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk · Nasdaq Correction on War Tensions
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SpaceX's AI infrastructure capabilities position it to compete effectively in the hyperscale AI market, supporting long-term growth
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings growth, particularly in cloud computing and semiconductor sectors, will drive equity market gains
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Massive capital allocation to AI infrastructure represents a bubble that could collapse and cause significantly greater damage than the dot-com crash.
Fed Pause Boosts Tech Growth
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Delayed Fed rate hikes provide a temporary positive outlook for technology stocks that rely on long-term growth
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
8 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
3 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Massive capital allocation to AI infrastructure represents a bubble that could collapse and cause significantly greater damage than the dot-com crash.
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Debt-funded AI spending by hyperscalers is unsustainable and raising concerns about semiconductor capex investments, pressuring chip stocks lower
AI Rally Momentum Exhaustion Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI-driven rally in megacap tech stocks is nearing its peak as momentum-driven trading reaches unsustainable levels
Steady
25 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SpaceX's AI infrastructure capabilities position it to compete effectively in the hyperscale AI market, supporting long-term growth
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings growth, particularly in cloud computing and semiconductor sectors, will drive equity market gains
Fed Pause Boosts Tech Growth
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Delayed Fed rate hikes provide a temporary positive outlook for technology stocks that rely on long-term growth
Nasdaq-100 Volume Deterioration Reversal
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Declining volume and deteriorating market internals in the Nasdaq-100 suggest that buying enthusiasm is fading and participation is drying up, signaling a potential reversal.
Nasdaq Correction on War Tensions
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Nasdaq 100 is under selling pressure due to war tensions and high oil prices, moving closer to a 'Death Cross' technical signal.
Nasdaq All-Time Highs Earnings Rally
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings and the gradual reopening of the U.S. economy are supporting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at all-time highs.
AI Bubble Deflation Tech Reset
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI trade is cooling, leading to a much-needed reset in tech valuations.
Apple AI Spending Efficiency Premium
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Apple's capital-light AI monetization model is more attractive to investors than competitors' heavy infrastructure spending, driving outperformance
Apple AI Supply Headwinds
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Apple's supply constraints and need to accelerate its AI strategy while reviving growth in China present a significant competitive disadvantage versus peers
AI Capex Bubble Valuation Concern
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The rally driven by artificial-intelligence spending is unsustainable and may lead to a market correction.
AI Capex ROI Skepticism
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are reducing AI investment bets due to geopolitical uncertainty
AI Chip Stock Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weakness in AI-infrastructure stocks and chip makers is dragging the broader market lower and weighing on market sentiment.
AI Data Center Energy Crisis
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The global AI race is creating unsustainable energy demand that will make data centers the sixth largest energy consumer globally by 2030, creating systemic environmental and operational risks.
AI Infrastructure Demand Deterioration
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Fundamental risks are emerging in AI infrastructure demand as major tech players shift toward lower-cost models and reduce investment priorities
Broadcom Miss AI Rally Doubt
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
A weaker-than-expected earnings report from Broadcom raises questions about the sustainability of the AI-driven rally in equities.
Iran Tensions Pressuring US Stocks
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions with Iran are causing U.S. stocks to dip.
Mega-Cap AI Capital Dilution
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Expansion of AI-related investment opportunities beyond the Magnificent Seven into new entrants like Anthropic, OpenAI, and SK Hynix will dilute focus and capital allocation away from concentrated mega-cap tech names.
Mideast De-escalation Oil Drop
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
De-escalation of US-Iran tensions and pause in strikes will reduce geopolitical risk premium in oil prices, supporting equity market gains
NDX Breadth Deterioration Signal
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Momentum breakdown in high-flying tech stocks and technical signals like falling below 50-day moving averages indicate upcoming weakness ahead.
PPI Decline Boosts Equity Valuations
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Easing producer inflation signals disinflation momentum, which is positive for equity markets seeking rate stability
Risk-On Tech Sector Rotation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Broad-based risk-on sentiment across equities is supporting technology sector gains including Alphabet
Tech Drag From Comm Services Weakness
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Communication services sector weakness is dragging down broad market indices
Tech Earnings Optimism Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Investors are optimistic about upcoming earnings reports, driving tech stocks higher.
Tech-to-Value Capital Rotation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Tech-heavy regional indexes have dropped sharply as capital rotates away from technology stocks toward value opportunities
Tech Valuation Reset Via Innovation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Tech companies can create new catalysts that reshape investor valuation more effectively than other sectors.
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