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Archived · 22 August 2026
Equities · NDX
Nasdaq 100
See how coverage of the Nasdaq 100 is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
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30% bullish — 30% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 15–21 August.
Nasdaq 100 · 30% bullish. 30% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 15–21 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | 66 |
| 2026-08-17 | 66 |
| 2026-08-18 | 70 |
| 2026-08-19 | 54 |
| 2026-08-20 | 43 |
| 2026-08-21 | 28 |
| 2026-08-22 | 30 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-19 | 54 |
| 2026-08-20 | 43 |
| 2026-08-21 | 28 |
| 2026-08-22 | 30 |
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 15 to 21 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 22 August 2026
The Nasdaq-100 just snapped a brutal three-day losing streak, but the worry about tech companies borrowing heavily to fund AI is still quietly growing louder.
What changed
Little changed: the largest arguments on both sides led yesterday too.
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Fed Rate Hike Pause Rally
Share of coverage
2.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed Chair Warsh's recent comments suggesting inflation risks have declined reduce near-term expectations for rate hikes, supporting equity valuations.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
5 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
4 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum
Share of coverage
—
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
—
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.
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity 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.
Steady
19 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Fed Rate Hike Pause Rally
Share of coverage
2.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed Chair Warsh's recent comments suggesting inflation risks have declined reduce near-term expectations for rate hikes, supporting equity valuations.
Fed Rates Squeeze AI Debt
Share of coverage
2.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve will increase debt financing costs for AI-dependent companies
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
1.7%
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
Big Tech Regulatory Risk Caution
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are becoming more cautious about their positions in large tech stocks due to potential regulatory changes.
Iran Tensions Pressuring US Stocks
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions with Iran are causing U.S. stocks to dip.
Semiconductor Profit-Taking Rotation Out
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Profit-taking in semiconductor stocks after strong first-half gains is creating downward pressure on the Nasdaq.
AI Bubble Deflation Tech Reset
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI trade is cooling, leading to a much-needed reset in tech valuations.
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 Profit Proof Demand
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors now demand concrete proof of returns rather than accepting promises of future AI profitability
AI Tech Valuation Correction
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Tech stocks are slowing following huge runs made because of excitement around artificial-intelligence technology, which critics said made them too expensive.
Apple AI Spending Efficiency Premium
Share of coverage
—
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
—
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
Fed Pause Boosts Tech Growth
Share of coverage
—
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
Microsoft AI Earnings Confidence Boost
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Microsoft's strong earnings results are reducing concerns about AI investment sustainability and supporting market confidence
Nasdaq-100 Volume Deterioration Reversal
Share of coverage
—
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 All-Time Highs Earnings Rally
Share of coverage
—
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.
Nasdaq Correction on War Tensions
Share of coverage
—
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.
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
—
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
Tech CapEx ROI Skepticism
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Tech companies' capital expenditure efficiency concerns will weigh on stock performance despite broader market strength
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