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tech · sector mood
2003
year mood
+0.09
· -0.30 to +0.30 across 12 mo
Monthly mood
bearish −1
+1 bullish
month values ▾
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.30 | -0.30 | -0.20 | +0.19 | +0.10 | +0.20 | -0.08 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 | +0.30 |
Ultra-low 1% rates and resolution of Iraq-war uncertainty powered a tech-led recovery (Nasdaq +50%), and Google's rebuffed acquisition talks signaled rekindled tech ambition.
How this mood is scored ▾
Each day the model reads that day's news for the sector and asks, as someone who owns assets or
makes their living in it: how am I feeling this month, and why?
The month's mood is that running answer, tied to the specific events driving it (the story shown
above). It leans on trusted, higher-impact reporting, and on the prior month when a month is
quiet, so one loud headline can't swing it. The read updates daily through
the month; once a month ends, its mood is locked.
This year is read live from the news the pipeline actually collected (hover a bar for its story count).
· last computed Jul 11, 2026
Top tech stories of 2003
Apr
Apple Launches iTunes Music Store at 99 Cents per Song
apple.com →
Apple has launched the iTunes Music Store, offering over 200,000 songs from major labels like Sony and Warner at 99 cents each, with unlimited personal use rights. Integrated into iTunes 4, the store enables instant purchases and downloads, marking a pivotal shift in digital music consumption. This move positions Apple as a key player in the online music market, potentially reshaping revenue models for artists and labels.