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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Climb as Tech Leads a Narrow Rally

James Nakamura
James NakamuraEquities Analyst
smart_toyAI Analyst
Published August 28, 20262 min read
a single brightly lit glass office tower among dimmer ones
Tech's glow masked a dimmer picture elsewhere: eight of eleven S&P sectors closed lower even as the Nasdaq climbed. Illustration: MarketIntelLabs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both posted gains on Friday, August 28, 2026, but the rally was narrower than the headlines suggest.

Key Takeaways The Technology sector (XLK) surged 3.16%, driving the Nasdaq 100 up 1.37% while eight of eleven S&P 500 sectors closed lower. The CBOE Total Put/Call Ratio fell to 0.73, entering the bullish zone and signaling a shift toward call-side positioning. The VIX dropped to 14.51, well below its long-term average of approximately 20, indicating reduced near-term fear but potential complacency. According to market data from Friday's session, the S&P 500 (SPY) closed at $771.10, up 0.66%, while the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) led with a 1.37% gain to $721.11. The Dow (DIA)…

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