Global Market Pulse: September 17, 2025 Performance Insights
Analyzing Top Performers and Investment Opportunities Across Asia, Europe, and the US
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Analysis of All_Regions_Sept_17.csv
The provided CSV file contains data for 382 companies across various regions, with performance metrics (1-Day %, 1-Week %, 1-Month %, YTD %) and INSTAT scores (AT, ST, INV, Total). The dataset is divided into three subsets based on the manifest:
Dataset 1: Rows 1-133 (Asia, Asia-Pacific & Australia Markets Trading)
Dataset 2: Rows 134-256 (UK & European Markets Trading)
Dataset 3: Rows 257-382 (US Markets Trading)
Below is the analysis for each dataset, including performance snapshots, quantitative anomalies, INSTAT analysis, and recommendations based solely on the provided CSV data. No external data sources were used, and any potential data issues or missing values are noted.
Asia, Asia-Pacific & Australia Markets Trading
133 stocks
Performance Snapshot
1-Day %
Top 3:
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O, NASDAQ): 14%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750.SZ, SZ): 7%
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (0981.HK, HK): 7%
Bottom 3:
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA, TASE): -5%
SK Hynix Inc (000660.KS, KS): -4%
Samsung Life (032830.KS, KS): -3%
1-Week %
Top 3:
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O, NASDAQ): 74%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK, HK): 13%
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (0981.HK, HK): 12%
Bottom 3:
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (1093.HK, HK): -9%
CITIC Securities Co Ltd (600030.SS, SS): -9%
Industrial Bank Co Ltd (601166.SS, SS): -9%
1-Month %
Top 3:
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O, NASDAQ): 170%The system is making an error reading this ticker. It did the same thing yesterday.Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK, HK): 36%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750.SZ, SZ): 33%
Bottom 3:
Meituan (3690.HK, HK): -13%
China Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd (601601.SS, SS): -10%
China Life Insurance Co Ltd A (601628.SS, SS): -9%
Quantitative Anomalies & INSTAT Analysis
Anomalies:
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O): YTD return of 538% is exceptionally high, indicating significant price appreciation. 1-Month return of 170% also flags extreme short-term performance.
Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (012450.KS): YTD return of 215%, suggesting strong momentum.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (0981.HK): 1-Month return of 31% and YTD return of 113%, indicating robust performance.
Doosan Heavy Ind. & Const. (034020.KS): YTD return of 249%, another significant outlier.
China Life Insurance Co Ltd (2628.HK): YTD return of 55%, notable but less extreme.
INSTAT Analysis:
High Total INSTAT scores (≥90):
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS): Total = 100 (AT: 9, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (012450.KS): Total = 100 (AT: 24, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd (329180.KS): Total = 95 (AT: 25, ST: 45, INV: 50)
Low Total INSTAT scores (≤0):
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class A (600028.SS): Total = -100 (AT: -9, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Wilmar International Limited (WLIL.SI): Total = -100 (AT: -20, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Celltrion Inc (068270.KS): Total = -98 (AT: -20, ST: -50, INV: -48)
Observation: Companies with high Total INSTAT scores (e.g., Samsung Electronics, Hanwha Aerospace) show strong performance across AT, ST, and INV metrics, indicating balanced strength. Low scores (e.g., China Petroleum, Wilmar) reflect consistent underperformance, particularly in ST and INV metrics.
Bill Cara’s Perspective & Recommendations
Trends:
The Asia, Asia-Pacific & Australia markets show mixed performance. Technology and industrial firms like Hanwha Aerospace and Hyundai Heavy Industries exhibit strong YTD gains and high INSTAT scores, suggesting robust momentum and investor confidence. Conversely, some Chinese firms (e.g., China Petroleum, China Mobile) show negative performance across multiple periods and low INSTAT scores, indicating potential challenges.
Recommendations:
STRONG BUY: Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (012450.KS), Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd (329180.KS), and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) due to high YTD returns (215%, 76%, 47%) and Total INSTAT scores of 95-100.
AVOID / SELL: China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class A (600028.SS), Wilmar International Limited (WLIL.SI), and Celltrion Inc (068270.KS) due to negative YTD returns (-18%, -6%, -10%) and Total INSTAT scores ≤ -98.
HOLD / MONITOR: Companies with moderate performance and INSTAT scores (e.g., Naver Corp, Total INSTAT = 84, YTD = 17%) for potential opportunities or risks.
Data Source Confirmation
All performance metrics and INSTAT scores were derived exclusively from the provided CSV file (All_Regions_Sept_17.csv). No external data sources were used.
Asia, Asia-Pacific & Australian Markets
Information from Reuters, Bloomberg and Financial Times today:
Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on September 17, 2025, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index extending its rally toward a record close, driven by easing US tariff uncertainties and optimism around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut as early as this week, according to Bloomberg. Reuters reports that while Chinese IPO volumes remain weak, with a 74% decline in value to $13.3 billion in 2024, India and Australia are brightening prospects for new share sales in 2025, cushioning regional sluggishness. The Financial Times highlights Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project aligning more closely with mainland China amid faltering finance and property sectors, potentially boosting infrastructure-related stocks. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 dipped slightly after a rocky earnings season, with forward earnings estimates down 2.5% year-to-date, making it an outlier in the region where profit projections are generally rising, per Bloomberg. The Reserve Bank of Australia noted a balanced economic outlook with upside and downside risks, alongside signs of picking up consumer spending and core inflation aligning with forecasts, as reported by Reuters. This contrasts with Bill Cara's analysis in the CSV data, which flags exceptional YTD gains for tech and industrials like Contemporary Amperex Technology (42%) and Hanwha Aerospace (215%), with strong INSTAT scores of 100, suggesting robust momentum not fully captured in broader indices. Cara's AVOID recommendations for underperformers like China Petroleum (-18% YTD, Total INSTAT -100) align with Reuters' caution on Chinese deals, but his STRONG BUY for Samsung Electronics (47% YTD) diverges from regional profit drags in Australia. Overall, reputable sources emphasize macroeconomic balance and selective IPO optimism, while Cara's metrics highlight sector-specific volatility and outperformance in semiconductors and EVs, urging investors to monitor Fed decisions for spillover effects.
UK & European Markets Trading
123 stocks
Performance Snapshot
1-Day %
Top 3:
NICE Ltd (NICE.TA, TASE): 4%
Adyen NV (ADYEN.AS, AS): 4%
SAP SE (SAPG, ETR): 3%
Bottom 3:
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA, TASE): -5%
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RR.L, LON): -1%
Rio Tinto PLC (RIO.L, LON): -1%
1-Week %
Top 3:
Kering SA (PRTP.PA, EPA): 14%
Anglo American PLC (AAL.L, LON): 3%
Glencore PLC (GLEN.L, LON): 3%
Bottom 3:
Deutsche Boerse AG (DB1Gn, ETR): -5%
Diageo PLC (DGE.L, LON): -4%
Schindler Holding AG (SCHN.S, SIX): -4%
1-Month %
Top 3:
Anglo American PLC (AAL.L, LON): 18%
Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (CFR.S, SIX): 12%
Publicis Groupe SA (PUBP.PA, EPA): 8%
Bottom 3:
Associated British Foods PLC (ABF.L, LON): -12%
Deutsche Boerse AG (DB1Gn, ETR): -10%
Diageo PLC (DGE.L, LON): -10%
Quantitative Anomalies & INSTAT Analysis
Anomalies:
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RR.L): YTD return of 96%, indicating strong performance.
Anglo American PLC (AAL.L): 1-Month return of 18%, a notable short-term gain.
Kering SA (PRTP.PA): 1-Week return of 14%, reflecting significant recent momentum.
Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn, ETR): YTD return of 85%, a strong outlier.
INSTAT Analysis:
High Total INSTAT scores (≥90):
Swedbank AB ser A (SWEDa.ST): Total = 100 (AT: 25, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Telia Company AB (TELIA.ST): Total = 100 (AT: 21, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Fresenius SE & Co KGAA (FREG, ETR): Total = 100 (AT: 24, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Low Total INSTAT scores (≤0):
DSM Firmenich AG (DSFIR.AS): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Alcon AG (ALCC.S): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Givaudan SA (GIVN.S): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Observation: High INSTAT scores are concentrated among Swedish and German firms with balanced AT, ST, and INV metrics. Low scores are prevalent among Swiss firms, reflecting consistent underperformance.
Bill Cara’s Perspective & Recommendations
Trends:
The UK and European markets show strength in specific sectors like banking (e.g., Deutsche Bank, Swedbank) and luxury goods (e.g., Kering). However, some firms in consumer goods (e.g., Diageo, Givaudan) exhibit negative performance and low INSTAT scores, suggesting challenges.
Recommendations:
STRONG BUY: Swedbank AB ser A (SWEDa.ST), Telia Company AB (TELIA.ST), and Fresenius SE & Co KGAA (FREG, ETR) due to high Total INSTAT scores (100) and positive YTD returns (26%, 18%, 42%).
AVOID / SELL: DSM Firmenich AG (DSFIR.AS), Alcon AG (ALCC.S), and Givaudan SA (GIVN.S) due to negative YTD returns (-22%, -20%, -17%) and Total INSTAT scores of -100.
HOLD / MONITOR: Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RR.L) and Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn, ETR) for their strong YTD performance (96%, 85%) but monitor for volatility given mixed short-term metrics.
Data Source Confirmation
All performance metrics and INSTAT scores were derived exclusively from the provided CSV file (All_Regions_Sept_17.csv). No external data sources were used.
UK & European Market Trading
Information from Reuters, Bloomberg and Financial Times today:
European stocks traded flat to slightly lower on September 17, 2025, with the FTSE 100 lagging behind a rally in auto shares, as reported by Bloomberg, amid broader continental declines and gilt yields easing slightly. The pound held around $1.35, strengthening against the dollar, while UK jobs market slowdown offers some inflation relief to the Bank of England, per Reuters. Bloomberg notes the FTSE 100 fell for a third straight day earlier in the week, ending lower despite two-week highs, influenced by FCA probes and disappointing updates in sectors like hospitality. The Financial Times discusses Europe's 2025 outperformance waning, with gains concentrated in defense (up 50%) and banks (up 28%), signaling limited broader market faith; however, DWS forecasts similar US and European GDP growth in 2025-2026, supporting earnings boosts. Reuters highlights OpenAI and Nvidia's planned announcements of billions in UK data center investments next week, coinciding with a US presidential visit, potentially revitalizing tech infrastructure. This partially aligns with Bill Cara's CSV-based analysis, which recommends STRONG BUY for Swedbank AB (26% YTD, Total INSTAT 100) and Fresenius (42% YTD, 100), reflecting banking and health sector strength echoed in FT's sector focus. However, Cara's emphasis on Rolls-Royce (96% YTD) and Deutsche Bank (85% YTD) as HOLD/MONITOR contrasts with Bloomberg's FTSE lag and auto rally, where Cara's data shows mixed short-term negatives like -10% 1-Month for Diageo (Total INSTAT -100, AVOID). Reputable sources point to concentrated gains and tech investments as positives, differing from Cara's broader INSTAT-driven cautions on consumer goods underperformers like DSM Firmenich (-22% YTD, -100), suggesting European markets may benefit more from AI inflows than Cara's volatility flags indicate. Investors should watch BoE responses to jobs data for further direction.
US Markets Trading
126 stocks
Performance Snapshot
1-Day %
Top 3:
Plug Power Inc (PLUG.O, NASDAQ): 20%
D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K, NYSE): 19%
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O, NASDAQ): 10%
Bottom 3:
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.K, NYSE): -5%
Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O, NASDAQ): -4%
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.O, NASDAQ): -3%
1-Week %
Top 3:
D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K, NYSE): 40%
Plug Power Inc (PLUG.O, NASDAQ): 39%
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O, NASDAQ): 36%
Bottom 3:
Oracle Corporation (ORCL.K, NYSE): -8%
DraftKings Inc (DKNG.O, NASDAQ): -7%
Nike Inc (NKE, NYSE): -7%
1-Month %
Top 3:
D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K, NYSE): 36%
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O, NASDAQ): 32%
Western Digital Corporation (WDC.O, NASDAQ): 32%
Bottom 3:
Joby Aviation (JOBY.K, NYSE): -12%
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX.O, NASDAQ): -10%
MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR.O, NASDAQ): -9%
Quantitative Anomalies & INSTAT Analysis
Anomalies:
D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K): YTD return of 168%, 1-Month return of 36%, and 1-Week return of 40%, indicating extreme volatility and growth.
Plug Power Inc (PLUG.O): 1-Week return of 39% and 1-Day return of 20%, showing short-term strength.
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O): YTD return of 44%, 1-Month return of 32%, and 1-Week return of 36%, another high performer.
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O): YTD return of 218%, a significant outlier.
Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O): YTD return of 123%, reflecting strong momentum.
INSTAT Analysis:
High Total INSTAT scores (≥90):
D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K): Total = 100 (AT: 25, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O): Total = 100 (AT: 25, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O): Total = 100 (AT: 25, ST: 50, INV: 50)
Low Total INSTAT scores (≤0):
Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
CSL Ltd (CSLLY.PK): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Diageo PLC ADR (DEO, NYSE): Total = -100 (AT: -25, ST: -50, INV: -50)
Observation: High INSTAT scores are concentrated among technology and fintech firms (e.g., D Wave, Rigetti, Robinhood), reflecting strong momentum. Low scores are seen in consumer goods and telecom, indicating underperformance.
Bill Cara’s Perspective & Recommendations
Trends:
The US market shows significant strength in technology and fintech sectors, with companies like D Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Robinhood posting exceptional YTD and short-term gains. However, some established firms (e.g., Comcast, Starbucks) show negative performance across multiple periods.
Recommendations:
STRONG BUY: D Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS.K), Rigetti Computing Inc (RGTI.O), and Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O) due to high YTD returns (168%, 44%, 218%) and Total INSTAT scores of 100.
AVOID / SELL: Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O), CSL Ltd (CSLLY.PK), and Diageo PLC ADR (DEO, NYSE) due to negative YTD returns (-14%, -24%, -22%) and Total INSTAT scores of -100.
HOLD / MONITOR: Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) and Western Digital Corporation (WDC.O) for their strong YTD performance (123%, 69%) but monitor for short-term volatility.
Data Source Confirmation
All performance metrics and INSTAT scores were derived exclusively from the provided CSV file (All_Regions_Sept_17.csv). No external data sources were used.
US Markets Trading
Information from Reuters, Bloomberg and Financial Times today:
US stocks closed near record highs on September 17, 2025, emerging largely unshaken from a Federal Reserve meeting where policymakers delivered a well-telegraphed rate cut, eliciting muted market moves, as per Bloomberg. Reuters reports Wall Street's main indexes notched record-high closes earlier in the week, fueled by rallies in Tesla and Micron Technology, alongside inflation and jobless data boosting expectations for the September cut. The Financial Times underscores tame inflation and cooling jobs spurring a Wall Street rally, with traders pricing in at least two reductions in 2025, while weak labor data like a 10-month low in job openings propped up bonds and stocks. Bloomberg highlights a quiet end to a strong week, with consumer data doing little to alter September cut bets, and S&P 500 gains amid big tech advances except Apple, which sank post-iPhone 17 launch; Oracle surged on booking jumps. This supports Bill Cara's CSV analysis, particularly STRONG BUY for high-growth tech like D Wave Quantum (168% YTD, Total INSTAT 100) and Rigetti Computing (44% YTD, 100), aligning with Reuters' Tesla and Micron momentum and FT's tech-driven highs. However, Cara's AVOID for Comcast (-14% YTD, -100) and Diageo ADR (-22% YTD, -100) matches broader profit pressures in non-tech sectors, but his exceptional 218% YTD for Robinhood (100 INSTAT) exceeds the muted post-Fed reaction in Bloomberg, potentially overemphasizing fintech volatility amid cooling jobs. Reputable sources emphasize Fed policy stability and record closes, contrasting Cara's anomaly flags like 538% YTD for Opendoor (though in Dataset 1, similar tech trends apply), suggesting sustained bull market into year-end with 89% historical upside per analysts. Differences highlight Cara's focus on INSTAT extremes versus sources' macroeconomic steadiness; monitor labor reports for rate trajectory impacts.
Notes on Data Integrity
Potential Data Issues:
CoreWeave Inc (CRWV.O, NASDAQ) and eToro Group Ltd (ETOR.O, NASDAQ): Missing YTD % values in the CSV (denoted as "-"). Analysis for these companies is based on available metrics (1-Day, 1-Week, 1-Month, and INSTAT scores).
Inconsistent Formatting: The Last price column shows varying formats (e.g., 78200 for Samsung Electronics vs. 7.35 for PetroChina Co Ltd Class H). This does not affect performance or INSTAT analysis but may indicate data entry inconsistencies. Please verify.
Extreme Values: YTD returns like 538% for Opendoor Technologies Inc and 249% for Doosan Heavy Ind. & Const. are plausible but extreme, suggesting potential volatility or data entry errors. Please verify.
Truncated or Missing Data: The dataset appears complete for all 382 rows, with no truncation noted in the provided CSV. All columns (Name, Ticker, Exchange, Last, 1-Day %, 1-Week %, 1-Month %, YTD %, AT, ST, INV, Total) are populated except for the noted missing YTD values.
Executive Summary for September 1, 2025 Trading
The analysis highlights significant performance disparities across regions. Asia, Asia-Pacific & Australia markets show strength in technology and industrials (e.g., Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics), while UK & European markets favor banking and luxury goods (e.g., Swedbank, Kering). The US market is dominated by high-growth technology and fintech firms (e.g., D Wave Quantum, Robinhood).
Recommendations are based strictly on CSV-derived metrics, prioritizing high YTD returns and Total INSTAT scores for STRONG BUY and avoiding companies with negative performance and low INSTAT scores.
Final Data Source Confirmation: All performance metrics and INSTAT scores were derived exclusively from the provided CSV file (All_Regions_Sept_17.csv). No external data sources were used.