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2013

year mood +0.31 · +0.20 to +0.53 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	+0.28	+0.30	+0.30	+0.20	+0.20	+0.30	+0.30	+0.30	+0.37	+0.53	+0.40

Tech sentiment is positive this month, driven primarily by the strong 73% surge in Twitter’s stock following its NYSE debut, signaling robust investor appetite for new public tech listings. Additional momentum came from Bitcoin’s突破 of $1,000 amid clearer regulatory pathways and rising global adoption, reinforcing confidence in digital asset infrastructure and blockchain-related innovation. While broader market conditions provided a stable backdrop, the sector’s gains were chiefly propelled by these specific catalysts.

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 06, 2026

Top tech stories of 2013

Feb

Michael Dell and Silver Lake to Take Dell Private in $24.4B Deal techcrunch.com →

Michael Dell, Silver Lake Partners, and Microsoft are backing a $24.4 billion leveraged buyout to take Dell private, with Dell shareholders receiving $13.65 per share. Microsoft's $2 billion investment aims to secure a key hardware partner for its ecosystem, while Silver Lake contributes $1 billion. The move allows Dell to restructure away from public scrutiny, though analysts remain divided on whether it enables transformation or delays inevitable challenges.

Nov

Twitter IPO surges 73% on NYSE debut business.inquirer.net →

Twitter's shares soared 73% on its NYSE debut, closing at $44.90 and valuing the company at $31 billion despite no prior profitability. The successful IPO, which raised $1.8 billion, highlights strong investor demand for mobile-focused tech firms and may revive interest in tech IPOs. Market attention now shifts to Twitter's ability to monetize its global user base and justify its premium valuation.

Nov

Bitcoin Surges Past $1,000 Amid Regulatory Clarity and Global Adoption cnbc.com →

Bitcoin surged over 7,600% year-to-date, breaking $1,000 amid growing regulatory acceptance, highlighted by a U.S. Senate hearing signaling support for digital currencies. Entities including the U.S. government, Federal Reserve, and major global banks are increasingly engaging with Bitcoin, boosting investor confidence. This momentum, driven by increased awareness and adoption in markets like China and India, suggests strengthening legitimacy and potential for broader financial system integration.