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Archived · 12 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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33% bullish — 33% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 5–11 September.
Nasdaq 100 · 33% bullish. 33% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 5–11 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 47 |
| 2026-09-07 | 47 |
| 2026-09-08 | 50 |
| 2026-09-09 | 54 |
| 2026-09-10 | 36 |
| 2026-09-11 | 11 |
| 2026-09-12 | 33 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-09-06 | 47 |
| 2026-09-07 | 47 |
| 2026-09-08 | 50 |
| 2026-09-09 | 54 |
| 2026-09-10 | 36 |
| 2026-09-11 | 11 |
| 2026-09-12 | 33 |
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 5 to 11 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 12 September 2026
After a week of gloom, coverage of the Nasdaq turned noticeably more upbeat today — but the story gaining the most steam is still about the Fed possibly raising rates again.
What changed
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Big Tech Broadening Market Rally
Share of coverage
8.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The stock market's rally is being driven by a handful of big technology stocks, but gains are broadening.
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
5.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Massive capital allocation to AI infrastructure represents a bubble that could collapse and cause significantly greater damage than the dot-com crash.
Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq is a top performer due to its concentration in disruptive tech companies.
PPI Decline Boosts Equity Valuations
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Easing producer inflation signals disinflation momentum, which is positive for equity markets seeking rate stability
Tech Sector Earnings-Driven Rally
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The tech sector is experiencing significant growth, contributing to overall market strength.
Geopolitical Risk-Off Tech Selloff
Share of coverage
3.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Technology stocks are particularly vulnerable to geopolitical risk-off sentiment
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Accelerating
No accelerating narratives for Nasdaq 100 in this edition.
Fading
1 fading narrative · Losing attention
AI Chip Stock Selloff Pressure
Share of coverage
—
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.
Steady
17 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Big Tech Broadening Market Rally
Share of coverage
8.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The stock market's rally is being driven by a handful of big technology stocks, but gains are broadening.
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
5.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Massive capital allocation to AI infrastructure represents a bubble that could collapse and cause significantly greater damage than the dot-com crash.
Nasdaq Tech Outperformance Leadership
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq is a top performer due to its concentration in disruptive tech companies.
PPI Decline Boosts Equity Valuations
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Easing producer inflation signals disinflation momentum, which is positive for equity markets seeking rate stability
Tech Sector Earnings-Driven Rally
Share of coverage
5.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The tech sector is experiencing significant growth, contributing to overall market strength.
Geopolitical Risk-Off Tech Selloff
Share of coverage
3.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Technology stocks are particularly vulnerable to geopolitical risk-off sentiment
NDX Retracement Zone Support Signal
Share of coverage
3.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The NASDAQ-100 Index is trading on the strong side of its retracement zone, indicating potential support.
Oil Inflation Rate Cut Delay
Share of coverage
3.7%
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
AI Profit Proof Demand
Share of coverage
3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Investors now demand concrete proof of returns rather than accepting promises of future AI profitability
NDX Risk-Off Crypto Contagion
Share of coverage
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
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 Infrastructure Demand Deterioration
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Fundamental risks are emerging in AI infrastructure demand as major tech players shift toward lower-cost models and reduce investment priorities
AI Rally Momentum Exhaustion Risk
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The AI-driven rally in megacap tech stocks is nearing its peak as momentum-driven trading reaches unsustainable levels
Nasdaq 100 AI Bubble Deflation
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
AI-driven rally has pushed Nasdaq 100 valuations to elevated levels that may not be justified by future earnings growth
SpaceX Nasdaq Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Mandatory index inclusion of SpaceX in the Nasdaq-100 creates artificial buying demand that will mechanically drive prices higher regardless of fundamental value.
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
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