Bill Cara's US Daily Market Pulse: October 22, 2025

Bill Cara’s “Oct 22 US Daily Market Pulse Report” analyzes market performance and provides investment recommendations across five major datasets: Cyclical, Consumer & Health, Financial & Utilities, Technology, and Ex-US Companies. The report’s core conclusion today is that institutional investors favored established companies in sectors like energy, defense, and mega-cap technology due to strong fundamentals and cash flow, as evidenced by proprietary INSTAT scores. Conversely, highly speculative stocks in areas such as quantum computing, clean energy, and telehealth experienced heavy selling pressure and significant weekly losses. Specific examples illustrate this trend, showing strong performance from companies like Exxon Mobil and Microsoft, while recommending avoidance of volatile names like Novo Nordisk and D Wave Quantum. Overall, the report advises a flight to quality, emphasizing strong buy recommendations for resilient names with institutional backing.