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Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Debate Sparks Tech Underperformance

Friday’s market saw tech underperform as oil prices stay high and Nasdaq-100’s ‘Fast Entry’ debate sparks concern over index concentration and passive flows.

March 16, 2026 12 min read

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Nasdaq’s Shame: The Nasdaq-100 ‘Fast Entry’ Proposal Meets a

Analyzes Nasdaq’s index methodology debate amid macro risks, oil prices near $100, and potential impacts on passive investing and market dynamics.

March 16, 2026 11 min read