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Archived · 30 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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43% bullish — 43% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 23–29 August.
Nasdaq 100 · 43% bullish. 43% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 23–29 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | 29 |
| 2026-08-25 | 19 |
| 2026-08-26 | 39 |
| 2026-08-27 | 37 |
| 2026-08-28 | 52 |
| 2026-08-29 | 42 |
| 2026-08-30 | 43 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-28 | 52 |
| 2026-08-29 | 42 |
| 2026-08-30 | 43 |
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 23 to 29 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 30 August 2026
After a strong Friday, the Nasdaq-100 conversation turned cautious again today, with the main worry — that AI spending is hurting tech profits — still present but starting to lose its grip.
What changed
New in the bearish case: Tech Valuation Reset Post-Inflation
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Tech Valuation Reset Post-Inflation
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak jobs data reduces near-term Fed rate hike pressure, causing investors to reassess technology stock valuations
Microsoft AI Earnings Confidence Boost
Share of coverage
2.9%
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
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Investors are optimistic about upcoming earnings reports, driving tech stocks higher.
AI Bubble Deflation Tech Reset
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI trade is cooling, leading to a much-needed reset in tech valuations.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
2 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
6 fading narratives · Losing attention
Microsoft AI Earnings Confidence Boost
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Microsoft's strong earnings results are reducing concerns about AI investment sustainability and supporting market confidence
AI Valuation Bubble Reversal Risk
Share of coverage
1.8%
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
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 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
Oil Inflation Rate Cut Delay
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising geopolitical risks and energy prices are strengthening concerns that inflation could remain elevated and interest rates could stay higher for longer, pressuring technology shares
Rising Yields Pressuring Tech Stocks
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Continued selling in tech stocks may depend on central bank responses to rising bond yields.
Steady
17 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Tech Valuation Reset Post-Inflation
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak jobs data reduces near-term Fed rate hike pressure, causing investors to reassess technology stock valuations
Tech Earnings Optimism Rally
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Investors are optimistic about upcoming earnings reports, driving tech stocks higher.
AI Bubble Deflation Tech Reset
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI trade is cooling, leading to a much-needed reset in tech valuations.
Fed Rate Hike Repricing Risk
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Expectations of a Fed rate hike are suppressing risk appetite, impacting the Nasdaq.
Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq is a top performer due to its concentration in disruptive tech companies.
AI-Driven Mega-Cap Tech Rally
Share of coverage
1.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Hype around artificial intelligence is a significant factor driving stock performance in 2023.
AI Revenue Acceleration Enterprise Software
Share of coverage
1.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Advanced AI models with increased parameters and capabilities position companies as competitive players in the AI market
AMD Earnings Nasdaq Futures Boost
Share of coverage
1.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AMD's strong post-market results and guidance are boosting Nasdaq futures.
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 Chip Stocks Oversold Rebound
Share of coverage
—
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 Funding Costs Rate Headwind
Share of coverage
—
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 Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
—
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
Asia Retail Tech Volatility Spike
Share of coverage
—
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
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
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
Semiconductor Bear Market Deepening
Share of coverage
—
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
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strength in semiconductor stocks is a bullish factor for the overall market.
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