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Archived · 27 August 2026
Equities · NDX
Nasdaq 100
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37% bullish — 37% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 20–26 August.
Nasdaq 100 · 37% bullish. 37% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 20–26 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 28 |
| 2026-08-22 | 30 |
| 2026-08-23 | 29 |
| 2026-08-24 | 29 |
| 2026-08-25 | 19 |
| 2026-08-26 | 39 |
| 2026-08-27 | 37 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-27 | 37 |
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 20 to 26 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 27 August 2026
The Nasdaq 100 had its gloomiest week in recent memory, but today the mood quietly lifted — the scary chip and AI spending stories faded, and a few hopeful ones took their place.
What changed
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum now leads the bullish case — new
New in the bearish case: AI Funding Costs Rate Headwind
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings growth, particularly in cloud computing and semiconductor sectors, will drive equity market gains
AI Funding Costs Rate Headwind
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Higher long-term interest rates represent a headwind for the artificial intelligence investment theme that is driving the current bull market
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
4.1%
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
4.1%
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.
AI Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
4.1%
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
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
3 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Hardware Earnings Growth Momentum
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings growth, particularly in cloud computing and semiconductor sectors, will drive equity market gains
AI Concentration Index Drag
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The concentration of AI winners in major indexes like the Nasdaq and international indexes creates outsized downward pressure when these stocks decline
AI Valuation Bubble Reversal Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
AI-driven stock valuations are vulnerable to sharp reversals due to their elevated prices and outsized market influence
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
Steady
14 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
AI Funding Costs Rate Headwind
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Higher long-term interest rates represent a headwind for the artificial intelligence investment theme that is driving the current bull market
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
4.1%
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
4.1%
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.
AI Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
4.1%
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
4.1%
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
4.1%
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
4.1%
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
3.3%
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
3.3%
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
3.3%
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.
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.
NDX Rate-Driven Valuation Compression
Share of coverage
—
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
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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