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Nasdaq 100 Bull & Bear Radar — August 21, 2026

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Nasdaq 100 Bull & Bear Radar — August 21, 2026

Nasdaq 100 Bull & Bear Radar — August 21, 2026

A daily technical sweep of 100 Nasdaq 100 constituents ranked by session performance, enriched with RSI, MA20/MA50/MA200 trend signals, Bloomberg-style charts, and recent news.

Index-Wide Breadth

Constituents tracked100
Advancing61 (61.0%)
Declining38 (38.0%)
Average daily change+0.27%
Above MA20013 (13.0%)

Top 10 Gainers

Today's strongest Nasdaq 100 performers. Sector leadership: Consumer Cyclical (3), Healthcare (3), Technology (2), Basic Materials (1), Communication Services (1).

Top 10 Gainers — August 21, 2026
TickerCompanySectorPriceDay %1W %1M %RSIvs MA200Trend
MSTRStrategy IncTechnology$118.49+5.43%+27.13%+26.33%65.5-17.7%Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200
TSLATesla IncConsumer Cyclical$357.93+3.71%+4.55%+11.93%56.1-11.2%Above MA20 · Below MA50, MA200
ROSTRoss Stores, IncConsumer Cyclical$236.89+3.45%-3.45%+1.94%46.1+13.3%Above MA50, MA200 · Below MA20
LULULululemon Athletica incConsumer Cyclical$119.42+3.22%-0.11%+7.95%49.4-23.1%Above MA50 · Below MA20, MA200
GILDGilead Sciences, IncHealthcare$147.02+2.50%+6.26%+12.35%67.9+10.5%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals, IncHealthcare$553.10+2.38%+9.30%+16.84%68.2+20.2%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
LINLinde PlcBasic Materials$490.88+1.99%+1.69%-3.05%48.2+2.9%Above MA20, MA200 · Below MA50
TMUST-Mobile US IncCommunication Services$184.32+1.71%+0.93%+8.15%54.2-5.9%Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200
CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions CorpTechnology$61.92+1.64%+5.32%+43.97%72.5-2.1%Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200
REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, IncHealthcare$839.44+1.55%+4.48%+28.77%77.3+15.9%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MSTR chart

MSTR  |  Strategy Inc  |  Technology  |  Price: $118.49  |  Day: +5.43%  |  1W: +27.13%  |  1M: +26.33%  |  RSI: 65.5  |  vs MA200: -17.7%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Bitcoins Surge Leaves Strategy With $1.4 Billion Profit
  • Stocks trade higher, lifted by crypto, commodities: AlphaCheck
  • Strategy Finds the Cure for What Ails It-a Bitcoin Boom
  • Strategy Stock Soars. Its Bitcoin Bet Is a Winner Again.
TSLA chart

TSLA  |  Tesla Inc  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price: $357.93  |  Day: +3.71%  |  1W: +4.55%  |  1M: +11.93%  |  RSI: 56.1  |  vs MA200: -11.2%  |  Trend: Above MA20 · Below MA50, MA200

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • TSLA Stock Eyes Another Winning Week: Nevada Clears Up To 5,000 Robotaxis, Musk Sees Crazy Tesla Growth
  • With Physical AI On the Rise, The West Needs Magnets More than Ever (NASDAQ: EMAT)
  • Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million EVs in China Over Door Releases That Could Trap Occupants
  • Tesla, Waymo, Uber Granted Las Vegas Robotaxi Permits
ROST chart

ROST  |  Ross Stores, Inc  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price: $236.89  |  Day: +3.45%  |  1W: -3.45%  |  1M: +1.94%  |  RSI: 46.1  |  vs MA200: +13.3%  |  Trend: Above MA50, MA200 · Below MA20

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Ross shares set to open more than 8% higher on earnings beat, raised outlook
  • 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday
  • Ross Stores Trounces Earnings, Set To Retake Buy Point
  • Premarket movers: Crypto stocks rally, Ross Stores jump on upbeat forecast
LULU chart

LULU  |  Lululemon Athletica inc  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price: $119.42  |  Day: +3.22%  |  1W: -0.11%  |  1M: +7.95%  |  RSI: 49.4  |  vs MA200: -23.1%  |  Trend: Above MA50 · Below MA20, MA200

GILD chart

GILD  |  Gilead Sciences, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price: $147.02  |  Day: +2.50%  |  1W: +6.26%  |  1M: +12.35%  |  RSI: 67.9  |  vs MA200: +10.5%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

VRTX chart

VRTX  |  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price: $553.10  |  Day: +2.38%  |  1W: +9.30%  |  1M: +16.84%  |  RSI: 68.2  |  vs MA200: +20.2%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

LIN chart

LIN  |  Linde Plc  |  Basic Materials  |  Price: $490.88  |  Day: +1.99%  |  1W: +1.69%  |  1M: -3.05%  |  RSI: 48.2  |  vs MA200: +2.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA200 · Below MA50

TMUS chart

TMUS  |  T-Mobile US Inc  |  Communication Services  |  Price: $184.32  |  Day: +1.71%  |  1W: +0.93%  |  1M: +8.15%  |  RSI: 54.2  |  vs MA200: -5.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200

CTSH chart

CTSH  |  Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp  |  Technology  |  Price: $61.92  |  Day: +1.64%  |  1W: +5.32%  |  1M: +43.97%  |  RSI: 72.5  |  vs MA200: -2.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50 · Below MA200

REGN chart

REGN  |  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc  |  Healthcare  |  Price: $839.44  |  Day: +1.55%  |  1W: +4.48%  |  1M: +28.77%  |  RSI: 77.3  |  vs MA200: +15.9%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - REGN

Top 10 Losers

Today's weakest Nasdaq 100 performers. Sector drag: Technology (8), Consumer Cyclical (1), Communication Services (1).

Top 10 Losers — August 21, 2026
TickerCompanySectorPriceDay %1W %1M %RSIvs MA200Trend
MUMicron Technology IncTechnology$962.74-1.19%-0.95%-2.81%53.9+68.6%Above MA20, MA200 · Below MA50
TXNTexas Instruments IncTechnology$261.76-1.45%-6.37%-8.14%37.7+11.6%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
PDDPDD Holdings Inc ADRConsumer Cyclical$88.17-1.51%+3.99%+5.85%51.6-12.3%Above MA50 · Below MA20, MA200
KLACKLA CorpTechnology$182.45-1.83%-10.54%-16.68%39.0+8.3%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
ARMArm Holdings plc. ADRTechnology$245.26-2.18%-12.23%-13.35%39.7+24.4%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
INTCIntel CorpTechnology$90.04-2.27%-12.26%-10.28%39.5+25.9%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
AMATApplied Materials IncTechnology$484.71-2.32%-4.46%-13.91%41.9+22.6%Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50
APPApplovin CorpCommunication Services$300.37-2.72%-4.85%-24.75%28.6-39.9%Below MA20, MA50, MA200
TEAMAtlassian CorporationTechnology$169.49-3.10%+4.48%+111.47%74.3+57.1%Above MA20, MA50, MA200
MRVLMarvell Technology IncTechnology$240.80-4.07%+8.47%+15.05%57.2+66.0%Above MA20, MA50, MA200

MU  |  Micron Technology Inc  |  Technology  |  Price: $962.74  |  Day: -1.19%  |  1W: -0.95%  |  1M: -2.81%  |  RSI: 53.9  |  vs MA200: +68.6%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA200 · Below MA50

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Memory Is the Strategic Infrastructure of the AI Era, Micron CEO Says
  • Nvidia initiated, Teradyne downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
  • Is Micron a Commodity or an AI Powerhouse? The Debate Driving MU's Low Valuation.
  • BMO starts chip stocks coverage: Here are its preferred picks
TXN chart

TXN  |  Texas Instruments Inc  |  Technology  |  Price: $261.76  |  Day: -1.45%  |  1W: -6.37%  |  1M: -8.14%  |  RSI: 37.7  |  vs MA200: +11.6%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

PDD chart

PDD  |  PDD Holdings Inc ADR  |  Consumer Cyclical  |  Price: $88.17  |  Day: -1.51%  |  1W: +3.99%  |  1M: +5.85%  |  RSI: 51.6  |  vs MA200: -12.3%  |  Trend: Above MA50 · Below MA20, MA200

KLAC chart

KLAC  |  KLA Corp  |  Technology  |  Price: $182.45  |  Day: -1.83%  |  1W: -10.54%  |  1M: -16.68%  |  RSI: 39.0  |  vs MA200: +8.3%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

ARM chart

ARM  |  Arm Holdings plc. ADR  |  Technology  |  Price: $245.26  |  Day: -2.18%  |  1W: -12.23%  |  1M: -13.35%  |  RSI: 39.7  |  vs MA200: +24.4%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

INTC chart

INTC  |  Intel Corp  |  Technology  |  Price: $90.04  |  Day: -2.27%  |  1W: -12.26%  |  1M: -10.28%  |  RSI: 39.5  |  vs MA200: +25.9%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Is Micron a Commodity or an AI Powerhouse? The Debate Driving MU's Low Valuation.
  • Micron Technology Stock Has Become A Bet On Memory Prices
  • Micron CEO Says Memory Is Undervalued. Why He's Half Right.
  • Nvidia in Talks With Chip Startup Rebellions for Potential Deal
AMAT chart

AMAT  |  Applied Materials Inc  |  Technology  |  Price: $484.71  |  Day: -2.32%  |  1W: -4.46%  |  1M: -13.91%  |  RSI: 41.9  |  vs MA200: +22.6%  |  Trend: Above MA200 · Below MA20, MA50

APP chart

APP  |  Applovin Corp  |  Communication Services  |  Price: $300.37  |  Day: -2.72%  |  1W: -4.85%  |  1M: -24.75%  |  RSI: 28.6  |  vs MA200: -39.9%  |  Trend: Below MA20, MA50, MA200

TEAM chart

TEAM  |  Atlassian Corporation  |  Technology  |  Price: $169.49  |  Day: -3.10%  |  1W: +4.48%  |  1M: +111.47%  |  RSI: 74.3  |  vs MA200: +57.1%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

MRVL chart

MRVL  |  Marvell Technology Inc  |  Technology  |  Price: $240.80  |  Day: -4.07%  |  1W: +8.47%  |  1M: +15.05%  |  RSI: 57.2  |  vs MA200: +66.0%  |  Trend: Above MA20, MA50, MA200

Recent headlines (last 12h)

  • Why the AI Cycle Means Broadcom Stock Has 25% Upside After the Recent Selloff

Market Commentary

Today's Nasdaq 100 session reflects a positive breadth with 61 constituents advancing, representing 61.0% of the index. This solid advance/decline ratio indicates a bullish tone in the market, as the average daily change stands at +0.27%. The strong performance suggests that investor sentiment is leaning towards growth, particularly in sectors that are currently thriving.

The technology sector is experiencing notable dynamics, with both gainers and losers prominently featured. Among the top gainers, MSTR, TSLA, and other tech stocks are driving momentum, while the losers list includes major players like MU and INTC, indicating a potential rotation within the sector. This divergence suggests that while some tech stocks are benefiting from positive sentiment, others may be facing headwinds, prompting traders to reassess their positions.

Traders should closely monitor key risk levels, particularly the stocks above the 200-day moving average, which currently stands at 13 (13.0%). A failure to maintain this level could signal a shift in market sentiment. Additionally, watching the performance of the top gainers and losers will provide insights into sector rotation and potential opportunities or risks in the coming sessions.

Methodology

Daily ranking uses the latest session close versus the prior close. RSI (14-day EWM), MA20, MA50, and MA200 are computed from 12 months of daily OHLCV data sourced from Yahoo Finance. Charts show the last 120 trading sessions with SMA 20/50, 52-week H/L markers, and volume. Recent news (last 12 h) is sourced from FinViz. Updated every trading day.

Disclaimer

The content on MarketsFN.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading guidance. All investments involve risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and should conduct independent research and consult a qualified financial advisor before acting. MarketsFN.com and its authors are not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of this information.

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