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Archived · 2 September 2026
Equities · NDX
Nasdaq 100
See how coverage of the Nasdaq 100 is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
Sentiment over time
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35% bullish — 35% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 26 August–1 September.
Nasdaq 100 · 35% bullish. 35% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 26 August–1 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | 37 |
| 2026-08-28 | 52 |
| 2026-08-29 | 42 |
| 2026-08-30 | 43 |
| 2026-08-31 | 44 |
| 2026-09-01 | 50 |
| 2026-09-02 | 35 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | 44 |
| 2026-09-01 | 50 |
| 2026-09-02 | 35 |
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 26 August to 1 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 2 September 2026
Tech stocks, especially AI and chip names, are sliding — and the mood among writers covering the Nasdaq just turned noticeably gloomier over the past few days.
What changed
Rising Yields Trigger Tech Selloff now leads the bearish case — new
New in the bearish case: Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure · Tech Correction on Rate Hike Fears
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
Tech Sector Drag on S&P 500
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The technology sector's decline is a significant contributor to the overall losses in the S&P 500.
Treasury Yield 5% Resistance Risk
Share of coverage
5.7%
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
Nasdaq Tech Breakout Failure
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Nasdaq Composite's violation of its breakout point indicates potential weakness in the tech sector.
Tech Stocks Bounce After Losses
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Technology stocks are recovering from recent losses and driving broader market gains
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
3 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
4 fading narratives · Losing attention
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
Fed Rates Squeeze AI Debt
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve will increase debt financing costs for AI-dependent companies
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
Steady
17 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
Tech Sector Drag on S&P 500
Share of coverage
5.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The technology sector's decline is a significant contributor to the overall losses in the S&P 500.
Treasury Yield 5% Resistance Risk
Share of coverage
5.7%
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
Nasdaq Tech Breakout Failure
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Nasdaq Composite's violation of its breakout point indicates potential weakness in the tech sector.
Tech Stocks Bounce After Losses
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Technology stocks are recovering from recent losses and driving broader market gains
Apple AI Spending Efficiency Premium
Share of coverage
3.3%
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
Rising Rates Pressure Tech Valuations
Share of coverage
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The expectation of rising rates will negatively affect high valuation tech stocks due to their earnings being further out in the future.
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-Driven Mega-Cap Tech Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Hype around artificial intelligence is a significant factor driving stock performance in 2023.
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 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 Revenue Acceleration Enterprise Software
Share of coverage
—
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
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AMD's strong post-market results and guidance are boosting Nasdaq futures.
Fed Rate Hike Repricing Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Expectations of a Fed rate hike are suppressing risk appetite, impacting the Nasdaq.
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.
Tech Valuation Reset Post-Inflation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weak jobs data reduces near-term Fed rate hike pressure, causing investors to reassess technology stock valuations
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