Bill Cara Global Pulse: August 7, 2025
Tech Turbulence Meets Gaming Glory - Palantir and Nintendo Lead Market Divergence
MARKET LEADERS
Nintendo Co ADR (NTDOY) - $23.45: 2.03% (1 week +11.52%) - Strong momentum with AT Score +50 and exceptional institutional backing INV +150 - Gaming renaissance continues with Switch 2 anticipation driving investor enthusiasm - STRONG BUY PHASE- Target $28.00
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) - $182.16: 1.46% (1 week +15.04%) - Powerful technical surge AT +50 paired with robust institutional support INV +150 - AI defense contracts and commercial expansion accelerating - STRONG BUY PHASE- Target $220.00
Diageo PLC ADR (DEO) - $109.02: 1.92% (1 week +11.30%) - Technical strength AT +50 offset by institutional rotation INV -20 - Premium spirits recovery in China driving earnings momentum - ADD - Target $120.00
SECTOR ROTATION THEMES
Gaming Renaissance: Led by Nintendo Co ADR (NTDOY) - $23.45: 2.03% (1 week +11.52%) showing exceptional AT/INV alignment amid Switch 2 speculation and mobile gaming expansion in emerging markets
AI Defense Contractors: Palantir Technologies (PLTR) - $182.16: 1.46% (1 week +15.04%), demonstrating institutional conviction with perfect scoring metrics as government contracts accelerate defense AI adoption
GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHTS
Stock Exchange Index Performance:
Strongest Indices over 1 Week:
Shanghai Composite (.SSEC): 0.16% (1 week +1.86%) - Chinese stimulus measures supporting technology and consumer discretionary sectors
S&P/TSX Composite (.GSPTSE): -0.57% (1 week +1.84%) - Resource sector resilience offsetting financial services pressure
Weakest Indices over 1 Week:
FTSE 100 (UK100): -0.69% (1 week -0.35%) - Banking sector headwinds amid regulatory uncertainty
Nikkei 225 (JP225): 0.65% (1 week -0.03%) - Yen strength pressuring export-dependent manufacturers
Regional Themes: Asian markets are showing relative strength, with China leading the technology sector rotation, while European indices face headwinds from banking sector concerns and regulatory uncertainties affecting financial services performance.
RISK ALERTS
Hims Hers Health (HIMS) - $51.04: -0.15% (1 week -22.85%) - Severe technical deterioration AT -43 despite institutional support INV +60 - Regulatory scrutiny on telehealth practices creating uncertainty - TRIM OR SELL
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) - $46.66: -0.28% (1 week -20.88%) - Critical breakdown AT -50 with minimal institutional backing INV +10 - AI infrastructure concerns and accounting irregularities weighing heavily - AVOID