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Archived · 29 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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44% bullish — 44% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 22–28 September.
Nasdaq 100 · 44% bullish. 44% of the articles that took a side on Nasdaq 100 argued Nasdaq 100 higher, articles published 22–28 September.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 84 |
| 2026-09-24 | 73 |
| 2026-09-25 | 58 |
| 2026-09-26 | 66 |
| 2026-09-27 | 67 |
| 2026-09-28 | 66 |
| 2026-09-29 | 44 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-09-27 | 67 |
| 2026-09-28 | 66 |
| 2026-09-29 | 44 |
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 22 to 28 September, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 29 September 2026
After a week of cautious recovery, the Nasdaq conversation turned sharply negative today as worries about AI spending costs and rising interest rates hit at the same time.
What changed
New in the bullish case: Nasdaq All-Time Highs Earnings Rally · Tech Rally on Low Inflation
AI Regulatory Oversight Uncertainty now leads the bearish case — new
New in the bearish case: AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk · China Memory Supply Glut
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How the Nasdaq’s narratives are evolving
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6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
7.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SpaceX's AI infrastructure capabilities position it to compete effectively in the hyperscale AI market, supporting long-term growth
AI Regulatory Oversight Uncertainty
Share of coverage
9.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Regulatory uncertainty and concerns about AI oversight are creating headwinds for technology sector sentiment.
China Memory Supply Glut
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising competition from China is increasing supply in the memory market, pressuring semiconductor prices.
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
4.6%
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 All-Time Highs Earnings Rally
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings and the gradual reopening of the U.S. economy are supporting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at all-time highs.
Rising Yields Pressuring Tech Stocks
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Continued selling in tech stocks may depend on central bank responses to rising bond yields.
Emerging
2 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Impact
Share of coverage
7.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
SpaceX's AI infrastructure capabilities position it to compete effectively in the hyperscale AI market, supporting long-term growth
China Memory Supply Glut
Share of coverage
4.6%
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
4 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 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 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
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
Steady
20 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
AI Regulatory Oversight Uncertainty
Share of coverage
9.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Regulatory uncertainty and concerns about AI oversight are creating headwinds for technology sector sentiment.
AI Infrastructure Bubble Collapse Risk
Share of coverage
4.6%
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 All-Time Highs Earnings Rally
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Strong corporate earnings and the gradual reopening of the U.S. economy are supporting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at all-time highs.
Rising Yields Pressuring Tech Stocks
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Continued selling in tech stocks may depend on central bank responses to rising bond yields.
Tech Rally on Low Inflation
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The performance of highly valued tech stocks is buoyed by the lack of immediate inflationary pressures.
Tech Sector Earnings-Driven Rally
Share of coverage
4.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The tech sector is experiencing significant growth, contributing to overall market strength.
Treasury Yield 5% Resistance Risk
Share of coverage
4.6%
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
Microsoft AI Earnings Confidence Boost
Share of coverage
3.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Microsoft's strong earnings results are reducing concerns about AI investment sustainability and supporting market confidence
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-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 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
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.
Big Tech Broadening Market Rally
Share of coverage
—
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.
Mega-Cap AI Rotation Rally
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
AI trade momentum is driving strength in mega-cap tech stocks and broad US equity indices
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
Nasdaq 100 Scale Earnings Advantage
Share of coverage
—
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.
Nasdaq Historic Snapback Rally Momentum
Share of coverage
—
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
—
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
—
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
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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