Extreme Movers: DeepSeek's picks for 2026-09-25
DeepSeek picked INLF, AKAM, GLND, FSLR, GEN for a 1-day horizon. Average directional return: +2.98%. Directions called correctly: 40%.
| Experiment | Extreme Movers |
|---|---|
| Model | DeepSeek |
| Prompt version | extreme-movers-v9 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-25 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-28 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Average directional return | +2.98% |
| Directions called correctly | 40% |
| Benchmark return | +0.01% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INLF | down | -17.76% | +17.76% | 85% | +17.75% | Yes |
| 2 | AKAM | up | -5.97% | -5.97% | 80% | -5.97% | No |
| 3 | GLND | down | -10.56% | +10.56% | 75% | +10.55% | Yes |
| 4 | FSLR | up | -0.90% | -0.90% | 62% | -0.91% | No |
| 5 | GEN | up | -6.53% | -6.53% | 60% | -6.54% | No |
The model's market view
US equities are modestly higher Friday morning, with the S&P 500 up about 0.3% and the Nasdaq 100 up about 0.6%, as falling oil prices and easing bond-market stress support risk appetite. The Akamai-Anthropic cloud deal is the dominant corporate catalyst, lifting the AI-infrastructure complex. Costco's better-than-expected Q4 results and BlackBerry's guidance raise add to a constructive but selective tape. With market breadth still narrow, single-stock catalysts should dominate index-level moves. I favor high-conviction extreme movers with clear catalysts for the next session.
Why each pick
INLF
INLIF surged approximately 94.58% on Friday after reporting unaudited first-half fiscal 2026 results showing net revenue up 26.01% to $12.94 million, gross profit up 158.77% to $4.65 million, gross margin expansion to 35.95% from 17.50%, and net income of $1.01 million reversing a prior-year loss. The move is driven by a micro-cap with a small float and a speculative narrative around its new intelligent equipment division. I forecast a reversal (direction down) because the extreme single-session gain is likely to attract profit-taking, and the stock remains near its 52-week low of $2.12. Risks: momentum could persist if retail interest remains elevated, and the low float makes the stock prone to sharp squeezes in either direction.
AKAM
Akamai jumped approximately 14.2% on Friday after announcing a seven-year, $11.6 billion cloud services commitment from Anthropic, with provisions allowing expansion by up to an additional $9 billion for a potential total of ~$20 billion. The deal includes a warrant for Anthropic to buy up to 5% of Akamai at $111.33 per share. Multiple analysts raised price targets, including BofA to $185 and JPMorgan to $167. I forecast a continuation (direction up) because this is a substantive catalyst that fundamentally re-rates Akamai's growth trajectory, and the market is rewarding AI-infrastructure winners. Risks: the stock has already gapped up significantly, so profit-taking is possible, and execution risk on the large infrastructure buildout remains.
GLND
Greenland Energy surged 83.85% on Thursday after announcing an extension of its Jameson Land Farm-Out Agreement with 80 Mile plc, and the stock continued higher on Friday, trading around $6.28 after reaching a daily high of $6.50. The move is driven by a small-cap exploration company with no revenue and a highly speculative catalyst tied to Greenland resource exploration. I forecast a reversal (direction down) because the magnitude of the move is not supported by fundamentals, and speculative small-caps with no revenue often give back gains after an initial spike. Risks: the stock could continue to run if the exploration narrative gains further traction, and the low float amplifies volatility in both directions.
FSLR
First Solar fell 10.32% on Thursday to close at $172.16, a sharp decline attributed to technical weakness and continued pressure on the solar sector. On Friday, the stock is bouncing modestly, trading around $173.25, up about 0.63% from Thursday's close. I forecast a continuation (direction up) of the modest bounce because the stock is deeply oversold after a 10% single-session drop, and some buyers may step in at these levels. Risks: the solar sector remains under pressure from policy uncertainty and competitive dynamics, and the bounce may prove short-lived if broader selling resumes.
GEN
Gen Digital fell 12.05% on Thursday to close at $23.07, a sharp decline likely driven by sector-wide pressure or a company-specific disappointment. On Friday, the stock is ticking higher in premarket trading to around $23.33, up about 1.14%. I forecast a continuation (direction up) of the modest premarket bounce because the stock is oversold after a double-digit decline, and value-oriented buyers may find the valuation attractive at these levels. Risks: the selling pressure could resume if the original catalyst for Thursday's decline remains unresolved, and the broader technology sector faces headwinds from rising yields.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Average directional return | Directions called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | AKAM, SCHL, ZS, WTTR, SNX | -2.14% | 40% |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | APUS, STAK, SFIX, GLND, SRZN | -5.05% | 20% |
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | MTC, SNX, ARM, FSLR, CRWV | -2.54% | 40% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | MPWR, SHOP, STX, ADBE, COST | -2.17% | 0% |
| Perplexity | AKAM, DDOG, CNET, MGLD, WYY | -2.92% | 20% |
| Grok 4.5 | AKAM, AESI, APUS, WYY, KITT | -2.73% | 20% |
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