Nasdaq 100 Daily Analysis — 2026-08-14

Session: ClosingLatest

NY: 08/14/2026, 04:08 PM
Local: ...
Close
30,046.14
Change
-0.13%
1W Change
1.09%
20D Change
5.08%
EMA20
29,299.79
EMA50
29,055.77
EMA200
27,145.24
RSI (14)
59.6
ATR (14)
517.14
Volatility (20D)
23.88%
Distance from 20D High
-0.44%
Advancers
7
Decliners
4
Volume
1,052,029,000
VIX
14.25
US10Y
4.70%
DXY
99.64

Sector Leaders

Energy +1.39%Utilities +0.61%Materials +0.44%

Top Gainers

RDDT178.09+12.63%
HUMA0.60+9.96%
NU15.23+9.33%

Top Losers

CXAI0.11-37.16%
OTLK0.76-14.92%
ASAN9.14-7.40%

The index closed slightly lower, showing a mild pullback after a strong weekly gain. Market breadth was positive, with more advancers than decliners.

Market Drivers

The move was driven by gains in defensive sectors like Energy and Utilities, while some large-cap tech names faced selling pressure. Overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.

Trend Interpretation

The index is trading above its key moving averages, indicating a bullish medium-term trend. Momentum is positive but showing signs of slowing.

Risk Factors

Key risks include elevated volatility and a potential pullback if momentum fades. Also, the index is near its recent high, which could trigger profit-taking.

Bullish

In a bullish scenario, the index could continue its upward trajectory, supported by strong sector leadership and positive market breadth, potentially reaching new highs.

Neutral

In a neutral scenario, the index may consolidate within a range, with alternating sessions of gains and losses as investors digest recent moves.

Risk

In a risk scenario, a break below key support levels could lead to a deeper correction, especially if volatility spikes and defensive sectors lose their appeal.

Session: Premarket

NY: 08/14/2026, 09:04 AM
Local: ...
Close
30,084.50
Change
1.15%
1W Change
2.42%
20D Change
3.65%
EMA20
29,221.23
EMA50
29,015.34
EMA200
27,108.31
RSI (14)
60.1
ATR (14)
538.06
Volatility (20D)
24.65%
Distance from 20D High
-0.28%
Advancers
8
Decliners
3
Volume
8,380,820,000
VIX
14.53
US10Y
4.64%
DXY
99.60

Sector Leaders

Communication Services +2.07%Real Estate +1.42%Consumer Staples +1.08%

Top Gainers

WDAY206.45+17.78%
HUBS240.51+14.46%
SNDK1,528.11+13.67%

Top Losers

OTLK0.89-19.18%
HUMA0.55-17.29%
TPR128.39-16.49%

Session: Midday

NY: 08/14/2026, 01:04 PM
Local: ...
Close
29,962.73
Change
-0.41%
1W Change
0.81%
20D Change
4.79%
EMA20
29,291.85
EMA50
29,052.50
EMA200
27,144.41
RSI (14)
58.5
ATR (14)
517.14
Volatility (20D)
23.96%
Distance from 20D High
-0.72%
Advancers
7
Decliners
4
Volume
566,136,724
VIX
14.46
US10Y
4.69%
DXY
99.61

Sector Leaders

Energy +1.55%Utilities +0.57%Materials +0.39%

Top Gainers

RDDT176.48+11.61%
HUMA0.61+10.00%
NU15.17+8.90%

Top Losers

CXAI0.10-41.93%
OTLK0.75-16.13%
ASAN9.23-6.43%