Data & Analytics — Aug 10 – Aug 14, 2026 (Wk 33): Data & Analytics Risk Score Rises Amid Stable Macro Backdrop

TL;DR — The risk score for the Data & Analytics theme increased slightly this week, reaching a moderate level. This occurred against a macro backdrop characterized by stable inflation expectations and a moderate market risk score, with no specific news events driving the change.

What moved

• The risk score for the Data & Analytics theme increased by 2 points this week, reaching 38 out of 100, which is considered moderate. This indicates a slight increase in perceived risk for companies within this sector, though no clear catalyst is present in our sources. [SAVNG data]
• The median price-to-model-value for 32 stocks in the Data & Analytics theme was 0.85x this week. This metric suggests that, on average, stocks in this theme are trading below their computed model value. [SAVNG data]
• There were no open-market insider buys recorded this week in the Data & Analytics theme, after routine and 10b5-1 transactions were stripped out. This indicates a lack of non-scheduled insider purchasing activity. [SAVNG data]

The why behind the week

• The increase in the Data & Analytics theme's risk score to 38/100, while moderate, suggests a subtle shift in underlying factors affecting the sector. Without specific news, the exact drivers are not clear from our sources, but it indicates a slightly elevated level of uncertainty or potential volatility for companies in this area. [SAVNG data]
• The median price-to-model-value of 0.85x for stocks in this theme indicates that, based on SAVNG's models, these companies are generally valued below their computed intrinsic worth. This metric provides a snapshot of current market perception relative to model-derived valuations. [SAVNG data]

📄 Filings that matter (8-Ks, straight from EDGAR)

• $DRCT — reported results (earnings 8-K) [SEC filing] 2026-08-12
• $GXAI — reported results (earnings 8-K) [SEC filing] 2026-08-12
• $GXAI — officer/director departure or appointment [SEC filing] 2026-08-11
• $INUV — reported results (earnings 8-K); officer/director departure or appointment [SEC filing] 2026-08-11
• $DSP — reported results (earnings 8-K) [SEC filing] 2026-08-10
• $ACVA — reported results (earnings 8-K); officer/director departure or appointment [SEC filing] 2026-08-10
• $GCTK — entered a material agreement; unregistered equity sale [SEC filing] 2026-08-10
• $DSP — officer/director departure or appointment [SEC filing] 2026-08-10

The macro backdrop

Every theme swims in this tide — judge the week’s moves against it.

📅 On the calendar — and why it matters here

• Fri Aug 14 — Retail sales. the consumer's pulse — matters most to consumer/retail names. Watch for a surprise vs expectations — that gap, not the number itself, is what moves markets.
• Fri Aug 14 — FOMC (Fed rate decision / minutes). the single biggest scheduled market mover — a rate surprise in either direction repriced everything, hardest on rate-sensitive names (growth, REITs, utilities, homebuilders). Watch for a surprise vs expectations — that gap, not the number itself, is what moves markets.
• Wed Aug 26 — GDP. the broadest growth read — confirms or breaks the soft-landing thesis. Watch for a surprise vs expectations — that gap, not the number itself, is what moves markets.
• Wed Aug 26 — PCE inflation (the Fed's gauge). a hot print pushes rate-cut odds out (pressuring long-duration assets); a soft print does the reverse — one of the highest-impact releases. Watch for a surprise vs expectations — that gap, not the number itself, is what moves markets.

What to watch next

• The 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.68%, with expected inflation at 2.24%. These figures are relevant for Data & Analytics companies as higher interest rates can increase the cost of capital for expansion or debt refinancing, potentially impacting growth initiatives and valuations. [macro data]
• The VIX, a measure of market volatility, is at 14.59. A lower VIX generally indicates a calmer market environment, which can be favorable for growth-oriented sectors like Data & Analytics as it suggests less investor anxiety and potentially more stable capital flows. [macro data]
• The high-yield credit spread is 2.71%, and market risk is 43/100. These indicators reflect the broader credit market and overall investor risk appetite. A stable or tightening credit spread can signal easier access to financing for companies, while the market risk score provides context on the general investment environment for the Data & Analytics theme. [macro data]

Every claim above cites its source — headlines link to the original outlet; [SAVNG data] marks our own EDGAR-computed figures. Where our sources don’t explain a move, we say so rather than guess. All weekly roundups →