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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palantir (PLTR), Electronic Arts, (EA) and more

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Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palantir (PLTR), Electronic Arts, (EA) and more

Nasdaq 100 2026 YTD Highs & Lows Radar: Palantir (PLTR), Electronic Arts, (EA) and more

Screening all 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents for stocks nearest to their 2026 year-to-date high and their 2026 YTD low. Data as of September 01, 2026. % Realized = total return since Jan 1 2026.

Legend: RSI > 70 = overbought Β· RSI < 30 = oversold Β· Green % Realized = positive YTD return Β· Red = negative.

📈 Nearest to 2026 High

Sectors represented: Technology (4), Communication Services (1)

Nearest to 2026 High β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD High DateRSI% above MA200Trend
PLTRPalantir Technologies IncTechnology$186.38+11.03%2026-08-3165.8+23.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
CRWDCrowdstrike Holdings IncTechnology$231.00+103.71%2026-08-3159.4+63.4%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
PAYXPaychex IncTechnology$127.34+17.26%2026-08-3167.6+22.6%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
TEAMAtlassian CorporationTechnology$194.17+25.47%2026-08-3175.7+78.7%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
EAElectronic Arts, IncCommunication Services$209.70+0.38%2026-08-04β€”β€”β€”
PLTR chart

PLTR  |  Palantir Technologies Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $186.38  |  % Realized: +11.03%  |  RSI: 65.8  |  % above MA200: +23.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Palantir Technologies Inc provides data integration and analytics software, enabling organizations to make informed decisions by leveraging complex data sets; investors should care as its solutions are critical for government and commercial clients seeking data-driven insights.

PLTR's RSI(14) is 65.8, indicating rising momentum as it's above 50; with price above MA20, MA50, and MA200, it shows a strong uptrend; being 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high suggests a potential breakout is imminent.

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CRWD chart

CRWD  |  Crowdstrike Holdings Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $231.00  |  % Realized: +103.71%  |  RSI: 59.4  |  % above MA200: +63.4%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc is a cybersecurity company providing cloud-delivered endpoint and cloud workload protection. Investors should care because its innovative solutions are in high demand, driving growth. Specific details about its products and services are not provided in the data.

Crowdstrike's current technical situation indicates sustained uptrend with bullish MA alignment: price ($224.77) > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. RSI(14) is 59.4, near its 2026 YTD high with 0.0% downside, suggesting potential breakout momentum.

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PAYX chart

PAYX  |  Paychex Inc  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $127.34  |  % Realized: +17.26%  |  RSI: 67.6  |  % above MA200: +22.6%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Paychex Inc provides payroll processing, HR services, and benefits administration to businesses, helping them manage workforce costs and compliance; investors should care because its services are essential to companies, generating recurring revenue and relatively stable growth.

Paychex Inc's current technical situation indicates momentum, with RSI(14) at 67.6 and a bullish MA alignment (price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200); it's near its 2026 YTD high, up 17.3% YTD, suggesting sustained uptrend and potential breakout.

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TEAM chart

TEAM  |  Atlassian Corporation  |  Technology  |  Price Last: $194.17  |  % Realized: +25.47%  |  RSI: 75.7  |  % above MA200: +78.7%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Atlassian Corporation is a software company that provides collaboration and productivity tools like Jira and Trello. Investors should care because its products are widely adopted by enterprises, driving growth and profitability.

Atlassian's technicals indicate strong momentum: RSI(14) is 75.7, and the stock is in a sustained uptrend with price > MA20 > MA50 > MA200. It's 0.0% below its 2026 YTD high, suggesting a potential breakout.

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EA chart

EA  |  Electronic Arts, Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $209.70  |  % Realized: +0.38%  |  RSI: β€”  |  % above MA200: β€”  |  Trend: β€”

Electronic Arts, Inc (EA) is a video game company that develops and publishes games such as Madden NFL and FIFA. Investors should care because its performance reflects demand for gaming content and the company's ability to innovate and capture market share.

The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 0.4% YTD. With RSI(14) and MA data unavailable, we cannot assess momentum or trend alignment. The proximity to its YTD high may indicate a potential breakout.

📉 Nearest to 2026 Low

Sectors represented: Utilities (2), Communication Services (1), Consumer Defensive (1), Industrials (1)

Nearest to 2026 Low β€” Top 5
TickerCompanySectorPrice Last% Realized2026 YTD Low DateRSI% above MA200Trend
EAElectronic Arts, IncCommunication Services$209.70+0.38%2026-07-17β€”β€”β€”
MNSTMonster Beverage CorpConsumer Defensive$45.92-39.71%2026-08-1741.5-41.3%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EXCExelon CorpUtilities$43.72-0.46%2026-01-1236.6-4.9%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
XELXcel Energy, IncUtilities$75.69+1.35%2026-01-0736.7-3.8%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
HONHoneywell International IncIndustrials$213.53+3.94%2026-01-0232.8-7.1%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
EA chart

EA  |  Electronic Arts, Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price Last: $209.70  |  % Realized: +0.38%  |  RSI: β€”  |  % above MA200: β€”  |  Trend: β€”

Electronic Arts, Inc (EA) is a video game company that develops and publishes games such as Madden NFL and FIFA. Investors should care because its performance reflects demand for gaming content and the company's ability to innovate and capture market share.

The stock is near its 2026 YTD high, up 0.4% YTD. With RSI(14) and MA data unavailable, we cannot assess momentum or trend alignment. The proximity to its YTD high may indicate a potential breakout.

MNST chart

MNST  |  Monster Beverage Corp  |  Consumer Defensive  |  Price Last: $45.92  |  % Realized: -39.71%  |  RSI: 41.5  |  % above MA200: -41.3%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Monster Beverage Corp is a leading energy drink manufacturer with popular brands like Monster Energy. Investors should care about its performance as it dominates the energy drink market, and its stock movements can indicate consumer trends and competitive positioning in the beverage industry.

The stock is in a sustained downtrend with price ($45.79) below MA20, MA50, and MA200. RSI(14) is 41.5, nearing oversold territory. Testing major support 0.9% above its 2026 YTD low, with a -39.7% return over the 2026 YTD period, indicating potential further downside.

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EXC chart

EXC  |  Exelon Corp  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $43.72  |  % Realized: -0.46%  |  RSI: 36.6  |  % above MA200: -4.9%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Exelon Corp is a utility company that generates and distributes electricity, operating nuclear, natural gas, and renewable energy facilities. Investors should care about its stable cash flows and regulatory environment, which impact its dividend sustainability and long-term growth prospects.

Exelon Corp's current technical situation is bearish, with a sustained downtrend indicated by price < MA20 < MA50 < MA200. The RSI(14) is 36.6, nearing oversold territory, and the stock is 1.9% above its 2026 YTD low, testing major support.

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XEL chart

XEL  |  Xcel Energy, Inc  |  Utilities  |  Price Last: $75.69  |  % Realized: +1.35%  |  RSI: 36.7  |  % above MA200: -3.8%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Xcel Energy, Inc is a utility company that generates and distributes electricity and natural gas. Investors should care because its stable cash flows and dividend yield can provide a defensive component to a portfolio, with its regulated business model offering a relatively predictable earnings stream.

XEL's technicals indicate a potential support test, with an RSI(14) of 36.7 and the stock below its MA20, MA50, and MA200. Currently, it's 3.4% above its 2026 YTD low, suggesting a warning sign as it nears major support.

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HON chart

HON  |  Honeywell International Inc  |  Industrials  |  Price Last: $213.53  |  % Realized: +3.94%  |  RSI: 32.8  |  % above MA200: -7.1%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

Honeywell International Inc is a diversified technology conglomerate that operates in various sectors including aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials. Investors should care due to its diversified revenue streams and exposure to various industrial and commercial markets.

Honeywell's current technical situation shows a potential warning sign with an RSI(14) of 32.8, indicating oversold conditions, and the stock price is below MA20, MA50, and MA200, showing mixed signals, and is only 3.9% above its 2026 YTD low.

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Market Commentary

The Nasdaq 100 stocks listed are near their 2026 year-to-date (YTD) extremes, with some at their highs and others at their lows. Specifically, PLTR, CRWD, PAYX, TEAM, and EA are at their 2026 YTD highs, while EA, MNST, EXC, XEL, and HON are near their 2026 YTD lows. This indicates that these stocks have either reached new YTD highs or are trading close to their lowest points this year.

The technology sector themes driving these moves include the performance of specific companies like Palantir Technologies and Crowdstrike Holdings, which are at their YTD highs. Macro conditions may also be influencing the energy and industrials sectors, as seen in the performance of EXC, XEL, and HON. The presence of EA at both the high and low extremes suggests varying performance within the tech sector.

Investors and traders should watch the percentage changes from the YTD extremes for these stocks, as small changes could indicate a shift in trend. For instance, EA is only 0.4% above its YTD low, while HON is 3.9% above its low. Monitoring these movements can provide insights into sector and company-specific performance.


Methodology: All 101 Nasdaq 100 constituents screened. Close prices downloaded from 2026-01-01. Period high = highest close since Jan 1 2026; period low = lowest close since Jan 1 2026. Distance = (current price / period extreme βˆ’ 1) Γ— 100. Technical indicators computed on up to 1 year of daily OHLCV data.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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