Extreme Movers: Gemini 1.5 Pro's picks for 2026-10-06
Gemini 1.5 Pro picked PTC, CHRW, SPHR, WDC, CEG for a 1-day horizon. Average directional return: -0.48%. Directions called correctly: 60%.
| Experiment | Extreme Movers |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Prompt version | extreme-movers-v11 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-10-06 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-07 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Average directional return | -0.48% |
| Directions called correctly | 60% |
| Benchmark return | -0.74% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTC | up | +0.47% | +0.47% | 90% | +1.21% | Yes |
| 2 | CHRW | down | -0.31% | +0.31% | 80% | +1.05% | Yes |
| 3 | SPHR | down | +0.37% | -0.37% | 75% | +0.37% | No |
| 4 | WDC | down | -1.22% | +1.22% | 70% | +1.96% | Yes |
| 5 | CEG | up | -4.05% | -4.05% | 85% | -3.30% | No |
The model's market view
The US equity market exhibits robust, stock-specific reactions driven by M&A activities and analyst ratings, with the technology and utility sectors seeing substantial capital inflows despite broader macro rate concerns.
Why each pick
PTC
PTC surged 33.5% in the source session following an acquisition agreement from Schneider Electric for $205 per share. Given the cash offer, the stock has reset near the deal price and is expected to hold these gains, implying continuation of the up move. 20-day average dollar volume estimated from 1.64M shares.
CHRW
C.H. Robinson fell 10.85% in the source session following the announcement of its acquisition of RXO. The market frequently penalizes acquirers due to integration risks. Early trading in the target session indicates further selling pressure, supporting a continuation hypothesis. 20-day average dollar volume could not be explicitly verified and was omitted.
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment recorded a sharp 13.6% drop in the source session driven by a downgrade from Craig-Hallum. The negative sentiment has persisted into the target session. We anticipate continuation of the downward momentum as investors exit. Average dollar volume estimated based on Morningstar's 656K shares average.
WDC
Western Digital posted a 6.3% gain in the source session, bouncing from Friday's lows. However, the stock gave back those gains sharply in the target session open, pointing to a reversal. Profit taking and semiconductor weakness are driving the downward pressure. 20-day average dollar volume could not be confirmed exactly and was omitted.
CEG
Constellation Energy closed up 3.29% in the source session and caught a massive pre-market bid in the target session, accelerating higher. The sustained upward momentum suggests strong continuation fueled by sector-wide tailwinds in utility stocks. Volume is calculated via 3.38M average shares.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Average directional return | Directions called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse Spark 1.1 | PTC, XP, PCVX, PAGS, SPHR | -0.73% | 40% |
| Perplexity | PTC, XP, RXO, SPHR, CHRW | +0.72% | 60% |
| GPT-5.6 Sol | PTC, CHRW, SPHR, PCVX, XP | +0.57% | 60% |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | PTC, CHRW, RXO, XP, PCVX | -0.59% | 40% |
| DeepSeek | ILMN, BBWI, WDC, SPCX, PTC | -0.39% | 60% |
| Grok 4.5 | OPCH, CEG, LW, TXG, STX | +0.99% | 40% |
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