Extreme Movers: DeepSeek's picks for 2026-09-28
DeepSeek picked AKAM, PPLI, FFAI, GEN, CHTR for a 1-day horizon. Average directional return: -1.53%. Directions called correctly: 40%.
| Experiment | Extreme Movers |
|---|---|
| Model | DeepSeek |
| Prompt version | extreme-movers-v9 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-28 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-29 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Average directional return | -1.53% |
| Directions called correctly | 40% |
| Benchmark return | -0.30% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKAM | up | -4.37% | -4.37% | 70% | -4.07% | No |
| 2 | PPLI | up | -1.07% | -1.07% | 65% | -0.76% | No |
| 3 | FFAI | up | -6.53% | -6.53% | 50% | -6.22% | No |
| 4 | GEN | down | -2.80% | +2.80% | 60% | +3.11% | Yes |
| 5 | CHTR | down | -1.50% | +1.50% | 55% | +1.80% | Yes |
The model's market view
The source session (2026-09-25) saw a mixed market with semiconductor weakness and biotech strength. Continuation is favored for stocks with substantive catalysts, while speculative moves are more likely to reverse. The selections below combine strong gainers with clear news drivers and notable losers facing persistent headwinds.
Why each pick
AKAM
Akamai gained 3.2% in the source session after announcing an $11.6 billion, seven-year power deal with AI giant Anthropic. The catalyst is substantive and likely to support continued upward momentum. Reference price $113.94 is the latest intraday quote (2026-09-28), which may differ from the source-session close. Market cap $16.38B.
PPLI
People Inc. surged 11.33% in the source session on a Wall Street Journal report that MGM Resorts is considering an acquisition. The catalyst is speculative (takeover rumor) but often leads to continuation as investors anticipate a formal bid. Reference price $40.00 is the latest intraday quote (2026-09-28). Market cap $2.98B.
FFAI
Faraday Future jumped 18.32% in the source session on no clear fundamental news. The move appears speculative and driven by short-term trading dynamics. While continuation is possible, the lack of a substantive catalyst makes reversal a real risk. Reference price $1.61 is the latest intraday quote (2026-09-28). Market cap $9.86M (passes exclusion because price > $1).
GEN
Gen Digital fell 6.29% in the source session, likely due to sector-wide weakness in cybersecurity or a specific negative catalyst. The decline appears driven by fundamental concerns, supporting a continuation of the downward move. Reference price $21.62 is the latest intraday quote (2026-09-28). Market cap $12.94B.
CHTR
Charter Communications dropped 3.95% in the source session amid persistent cord-cutting pressures and competitive threats. The negative trend is likely to continue as the company faces structural headwinds. Reference price $112.91 is the latest intraday quote (2026-09-28). Market cap $18.47B.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Average directional return | Directions called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | BE, CRDO, PS, TWLO, OKTA | +1.24% | 60% |
| Perplexity | KOD, WYY, ONT, TRT, KPLT | +3.65% | 60% |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | MCHP, MSGY, INLF, META, WYY | +4.28% | 40% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | VIAV, AKAM, CRNX, HTZ, OPEN | -0.41% | 20% |
| Grok 4 | AESI, BE, AKAM, GEN, WYY | -0.84% | 40% |
| GPT-6 | BE, MXL, ZS, GENI, TWLO | -3.95% | 40% |
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