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Archived · 26 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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66% bullish — 66% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 19–25 September.
Nasdaq 100 · 66% bullish. 66% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 19–25 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | 28 |
| 2026-09-21 | 29 |
| 2026-09-22 | 54 |
| 2026-09-23 | 84 |
| 2026-09-24 | 73 |
| 2026-09-25 | 58 |
| 2026-09-26 | 66 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-09-13 | 32 |
| 2026-09-14 | 31 |
| 2026-09-15 | 21 |
| 2026-09-16 | 17 |
| 2026-09-17 | 21 |
| 2026-09-18 | 36 |
| 2026-09-19 | 27 |
| 2026-09-20 | 28 |
| 2026-09-21 | 29 |
| 2026-09-22 | 54 |
| 2026-09-23 | 84 |
| 2026-09-24 | 73 |
| 2026-09-25 | 58 |
| 2026-09-26 | 66 |
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 19 to 25 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 26 September 2026
After two rough days, the Nasdaq-100 conversation flipped back positive today, driven by renewed excitement about AI powering the biggest tech stocks.
What changed
Little changed: the largest arguments on both sides led yesterday too.
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
China Memory Supply Glut
Share of coverage
8.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising competition from China is increasing supply in the memory market, pressuring semiconductor prices.
Nasdaq 100 Scale Earnings Advantage
Share of coverage
3.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Nasdaq 100 companies possess unique competitive advantages in converting scale, data, software, and user attention into earnings, making the index more than a simple technology play.
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
2.3%
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
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity indices
Nasdaq Historic Snapback Rally Momentum
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq Composite's bullish momentum suggests a longer-term positive outlook despite a potential cooling-off period.
Emerging
1 emerging narrative · Gaining attention from a low base
China Memory Supply Glut
Share of coverage
8.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising competition from China is increasing supply in the memory market, pressuring semiconductor prices.
Accelerating
2 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
6 fading narratives · Losing attention
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 Capex Bubble Valuation Concern
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The rally driven by artificial-intelligence spending is unsustainable and may lead to a market correction.
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.
AI Development Slowdown Agreement
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Tech industry agreement to slow frontier AI development signals reduced competitive pressure and growth concerns in the AI sector.
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
—
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.
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
Steady
18 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Nasdaq 100 Scale Earnings Advantage
Share of coverage
3.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Nasdaq 100 companies possess unique competitive advantages in converting scale, data, software, and user attention into earnings, making the index more than a simple technology play.
AI Capex Debt Sustainability Concerns
Share of coverage
2.3%
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
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity indices
Nasdaq Historic Snapback Rally Momentum
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Nasdaq Composite's bullish momentum suggests a longer-term positive outlook despite a potential cooling-off period.
NDX Breadth Deterioration Signal
Share of coverage
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Momentum breakdown in high-flying tech stocks and technical signals like falling below 50-day moving averages indicate upcoming weakness ahead.
NDX Risk-Off Crypto Contagion
Share of coverage
2.3%
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
2.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Continued selling in tech stocks may depend on central bank responses to rising bond yields.
Treasury Yield 5% Resistance Risk
Share of coverage
2.3%
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
AI-Driven Mega-Cap Tech Rally
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Hype around artificial intelligence is a significant factor driving stock performance in 2023.
AI Quality Earnings Differentiation
Share of coverage
1.8%
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
Big Tech Broadening Market Rally
Share of coverage
1.8%
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.
Nasdaq 100 AI Bubble Deflation
Share of coverage
1.8%
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
Semiconductor Stocks Broad-Based Rally
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strength in semiconductor stocks is a bullish factor for the overall 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.
Memory Chip AI Demand Expansion
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The AI trade is expanding beyond core semiconductor players, with memory chip suppliers like SK Hynix becoming central to the narrative
Meta AI Agent Monetization Bet
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Meta's advanced AI model releases and personal AI agent integration across billions of users represent valuable long-term assets that justify bullish positioning despite current valuations.
Tech Sector Earnings-Driven Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The tech sector is experiencing significant growth, contributing to overall market strength.
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
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