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Archived · 26 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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39% bullish — 39% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 19–25 August.
Nasdaq 100 · 39% bullish. 39% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 19–25 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 43 |
| 2026-08-21 | 28 |
| 2026-08-22 | 30 |
| 2026-08-23 | 29 |
| 2026-08-24 | 29 |
| 2026-08-25 | 19 |
| 2026-08-26 | 39 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-23 | 29 |
| 2026-08-24 | 29 |
| 2026-08-25 | 19 |
| 2026-08-26 | 39 |
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 19 to 25 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 26 August 2026
After a rough week for tech stocks, today brought a small breath of relief — but most of the chatter is still about chip and AI companies struggling to hold their ground.
What changed
AI Chip Stocks Oversold Rebound now leads the bullish case — new
New in the bullish case: AI Quality Earnings Differentiation · Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
New in the bearish case: AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
AI Chip Stocks Oversold Rebound
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are rebounding from oversold conditions after their worst week in over a year, providing support for broader equity indices.
NDX Rate-Driven Valuation Compression
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Nasdaq 100 ETF volatility during interest rate concerns and technology valuation shifts presents a risk that long-term investors must tolerate
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
4.7%
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
AI Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Companies with strong balance sheets, healthy cash flows and sustainable earnings growth will recover faster from any AI valuation correction than those driven primarily by market narratives
Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq is a top performer due to its concentration in disruptive tech companies.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
6 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Companies with strong balance sheets, healthy cash flows and sustainable earnings growth will recover faster from any AI valuation correction than those driven primarily by market narratives
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
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
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
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
15 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
NDX Rate-Driven Valuation Compression
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Nasdaq 100 ETF volatility during interest rate concerns and technology valuation shifts presents a risk that long-term investors must tolerate
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
4.7%
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
AI Chip Stocks Oversold Rebound
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are rebounding from oversold conditions after their worst week in over a year, providing support for broader equity indices.
Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq is a top performer due to its concentration in disruptive tech companies.
Semiconductor Bear Market Deepening
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Semiconductor stocks remain vulnerable despite modest recovery, with the sector significantly below recent peaks indicating incomplete stabilization
Semiconductor Stocks Broad-Based Rally
Share of coverage
4.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strength in semiconductor stocks is a bullish factor for the overall market.
Asia Retail Tech Volatility Spike
Share of coverage
3.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising volatility in big tech and semiconductor stocks reflects unstable market conditions driven by retail investor participation in Asia
Cloud Hosts AI Revenue Advantage
Share of coverage
3.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Cloud hosts have sustainable business models for AI because they benefit from multiple revenue sources and margin improvements, unlike AI labs with uncertain economics
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
3.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
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.
Big Tech Regulatory Risk Caution
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors are becoming more cautious about their positions in large tech stocks due to potential regulatory changes.
Fed Rate Hike Pause Rally
Share of coverage
—
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.
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.
Semiconductor Profit-Taking Rotation Out
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Profit-taking in semiconductor stocks after strong first-half gains is creating downward pressure on the Nasdaq.
Treasury Yield 5% Resistance Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Failure to push the 30-year Treasury yield below 5% will trigger a weaker US dollar and a shift away from leveraged risk assets including AI stocks
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