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Archived · 5 September 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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47% bullish — 47% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 29 August–4 September.
Nasdaq 100 · 47% bullish. 47% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 29 August–4 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 43 |
| 2026-08-31 | 44 |
| 2026-09-01 | 50 |
| 2026-09-02 | 35 |
| 2026-09-03 | 42 |
| 2026-09-04 | 40 |
| 2026-09-05 | 47 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-09-03 | 42 |
| 2026-09-04 | 40 |
| 2026-09-05 | 47 |
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 29 August to 4 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 5 September 2026
The Nasdaq's recent burst of optimism faded fast today, with the stories that were lifting it going quiet and only old, familiar worries remaining.
What changed
Tech Drag From Comm Services Weakness now leads the bearish case — new
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity indices
Tech Drag From Comm Services Weakness
Share of coverage
7.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Communication services sector weakness is dragging down broad market indices
AI Chip Stock Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weakness in AI-infrastructure stocks and chip makers is dragging the broader market lower and weighing on market sentiment.
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
NDX Risk-Off Crypto Contagion
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Nasdaq 100 weakness correlates with and drives crypto market declines as both asset classes suffer from risk-off dynamics
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
1 accelerating narrative · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
2 fading narratives · Losing attention
AI Chip Stock Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Weakness in AI-infrastructure stocks and chip makers is dragging the broader market lower and weighing on market sentiment.
Cloud Hosts AI Revenue Advantage
Share of coverage
—
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
Steady
13 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Tech Drag From Comm Services Weakness
Share of coverage
7.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Communication services sector weakness is dragging down broad market indices
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
5.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity indices
Nasdaq Tech Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Immediate selling pressure reflects negative investor sentiment towards technology stocks.
NDX Risk-Off Crypto Contagion
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Nasdaq 100 weakness correlates with and drives crypto market declines as both asset classes suffer from risk-off dynamics
Rising Yields Pressuring Tech Stocks
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Continued selling in tech stocks may depend on central bank responses to rising bond yields.
Tech Valuation Reset Via Innovation
Share of coverage
4.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Tech companies can create new catalysts that reshape investor valuation more effectively than other sectors.
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
Nasdaq Tech Breakout Failure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Nasdaq Composite's violation of its breakout point indicates potential weakness in the tech sector.
Rising Rates Pressure Tech Valuations
Share of coverage
—
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.
Tech Sector Drag on S&P 500
Share of coverage
—
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.
Tech Stocks Bounce After Losses
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Technology stocks are recovering from recent losses and driving broader market gains
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
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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