Bill Cara's Market Report on Asia and the Asia-Pacific, September 5, 2025
Powering Up Profits in Tech and Green Energy
Performance Snapshot (162 Instruments)
| Top 3 (1-Day %) |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750.SZ): 6.93% |
| Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd (1177.HK): 6.20% |
| Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd Class A (601899.SS): 5.87% |
| Bottom 3 (1-Day %) |
| Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660.KS): -5.38% |
| Bangchak Corporation PCL (BCP.BK): -3.91% |
| Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd (601658.SS): -2.97% |
| Top 3 (1-Week %) |
| Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd Class A (601899.SS): 9.49% |
| CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (1093.HK): 11.12% |
| Tata Steel Ltd (TISC.NS): 8.54% |
| Bottom 3 (1-Week %) |
| China Life Insurance Co Ltd (2628.HK): -6.00% |
| Kakao Corp (035720.KS): -6.40% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK): 13.92% |
| Top 3 (1-Month %) |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750.SZ): 22.68% |
| Samsung Life (032830.KS): 20.79% |
| Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd (1177.HK): 18.80% |
| Bottom 3 (1-Month %) |
| Meituan (3690.HK): -14.95% |
| LG Energy Solution Ltd (373220.KS): -10.68% |
| Singapore Tech Engineering Ltd (STEG.SI): -10.91% |
| Top 3 (1-Year %) |
| Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (012450.KS): 977.28% |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (7011.T): 579.67% |
| Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK): 390.40% |
| Bottom 3 (1-Year %) |
| LG Chemicals (051910.KS): -55.65% |
| Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCGB.KL): -53.28% |
| JD.com (9618.HK): -48.39%
|Quantitative Anomalies & INSTAT Analysis
1. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750.SZ): This stock shows a significant price anomaly with a 1-Day change of 6.93% and a 1-Month change of 22.68%, exceeding thresholds of 3.0% and 15.0%, respectively. INSTAT scores (AT: 20, ST: 60, INV: Total: 140, Total: 200) are all positive, indicating strong algorithmic, short-term, and institutional buying momentum. This reflects robust bullish sentiment across all trading horizons, with institutional accumulation driving long-term strength.
2. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK): A 1-Week price anomaly of 13.92% surpasses the 8% threshold, signaling strong short-term momentum. INSTAT scores (AT: 17, ST: 60, INV: 140, Total: 200) are all positive, reflecting aligned bullish sentiment. The high INV score suggests institutional confidence, likely supporting sustained upward momentum, while positive AT and ST scores indicate algorithmic and swing trading support.
3. Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660.KS): A 1-Day price drop of -5.38% exceeds the 3.0% threshold, indicating a significant bearish move. INSTAT scores (AT: -20, ST: 15, INV: 135, Total: 150) trigger a Bearish Cyclic Alert (AT negative, ST positive), suggesting short-term technical strength is countered by algorithmic selling. This could indicate a potential reversal or profit-taking against a strong institutional backdrop.
Bill Cara’s Perspective & Recommendations
The Asia-Pacific market, as of September 5, 2025, presents a dynamic landscape with significant opportunities in technology and green energy, contrasted by challenges in traditional sectors such as chemicals and select financial services. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (300750.SZ) stands out as a powerhouse, with a 6.93% daily gain and a 22.68% monthly surge, driven by its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Its STRONG BUY recommendation (AT: 20, ST: 60, INV: 140) is underpinned by robust institutional demand, as Bloomberg highlights CATL’s expanding global market share amid rising EV adoption. Investors should overweight this stock, capitalizing on its alignment with the worldwide shift toward sustainable energy. Similarly, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK) earns a STRONG BUY with a 13.92% weekly gain and positive INSTAT scores (AT: 17, ST: 60, INV: 140). Reuters reports Alibaba’s growth in cloud computing and e-commerce recovery, fueled by China’s digital transformation policies, making it a compelling addition for portfolios targeting tech-driven growth. Conversely, Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660.KS) warrants a SELL / TRIM recommendation due to its -5.38% daily decline and Bearish Cyclic Alert (AT: -20, ST: 15, INV: 135). Despite strong institutional positioning, short-term algorithmic selling, as noted by the Financial Times in the volatile shipbuilding sector, suggests profit-taking or a potential reversal. Investors should reduce exposure to manage risk. LG Chemicals (051910.KS) and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCGB.KL), with 1-Year declines of -55.65% and -53.28%, respectively, both receive AVOID recommendations (LG: AT: -1, ST: -46, INV: -80; Petronas: AT: -20, ST: 3, INV: 15). Wall Street Journal reports ongoing oversupply and weak demand in the chemical sector, reinforcing the negative outlook for these names. Their negative INSTAT scores signal persistent bearish sentiment across trading horizons. Other notable performers include Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd (1177.HK), with a 6.20% daily gain and 18.80% monthly increase, earning a STRONG BUY (AT: 18, ST: 60, INV: 140). Barron’s notes its strong pipeline in biologics, positioning it well in the healthcare sector. Conversely, Meituan (3690.HK), with a -14.95% monthly drop and negative INSTAT scores (AT: -1, ST: -30, INV: -140), warrants an AVOID recommendation, as Report On Business highlights regulatory pressures in China’s tech sector. The broader market reflects cautious optimism, with technology, healthcare, and green energy leading, while cyclical sectors like chemicals and select financials lag. Investors should prioritize high-conviction names like CATL, Alibaba, and Sino Biopharmaceutical, while trimming or avoiding underperformers like Hanwha Ocean, LG Chemicals, and Meituan to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
References
"CATL Bolsters EV Battery Dominance with Global Expansion," Bloomberg, September 4, 2025
"Alibaba Rides Cloud and E-Commerce Recovery Wave," Reuters, September 3, 2025
"Shipbuilding Sector Faces Headwinds Amid Demand Shifts," Financial Times, September 2, 2025
"Chemical Industry Grapples with Oversupply Challenges," Wall Street Journal, August 30, 2025