TEST REPORT: Japan

Market Close: Fri, 19 December 2025

Weekly Insights

Good afternoon. Japanese markets showed resilience in the final session, with the Nikkei advancing amid selective sector rotation into financials and industrials, despite ongoing weekly pressures from global trade concerns and a strengthening yen. This daily uptick aligns with our Medium-Term Reversal signals in insurance and electronics, highlighting potential swing opportunities as momentum indicators point to advancing long sentiment in select names. Looking ahead, these developments underscore a cautious yet opportunistic environment for Quantmatix-driven trades.

As Japanese markets navigate yen dynamics and global cues, investors should monitor upcoming BOJ policy signals and U.S. economic data for impacts on financials and industrials rotation. Medium-Term Reversal setups in names like Tokio Marine and Yokogawa Electric remain key to watch for confirmation. We’ll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.

• SPROUTS FARMERS (SFM) ? Target 1 97.31 (18.49%) Hit Rate 73%
• SCHNEIDER NATL-B (SNDR) ? Target 1 23.89 (8.1%) Hit Rate 76%
• WASTE MANAGEMENT (WM) ? Target 1 213.97(4.99%) Hit Rate 79%
• FACTSET RESEARCH (FDS) ? Target 1 291.90 (7.36%) Hit Rate 73%
• ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) ? Target 1 30.28 (9.48%) Hit Rate 62%
• QUANTUMSCAPE CORP (QS) ? Target 1 11.60 (-20.74%) Hit Rate 77%
• SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS (WTTR) ? Target 1 9.83 (-9.13%) Hit Rate 57%
• RELAY THERAPEUTIC (RLAY) ? Target 1 5.33 (-13.7%) Hit Rate 75%
• Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) ? Target 1 9.76 (-6.24%) Hit Rate 60%
• Sono-Tek Corp (SOTK) ? Target 1 4.07 (-7.83%) Hit Rate 58%

Major indices declined over the last trading day, with the Dow Jones down 0.8%, the S&P 500 falling 1.1%, and the Russell 2000 dropping 1.9%; the Cboe Volatility Index rose 8.3%, signaling heightened uncertainty, while week-to-date the S&P 500 is off 1.8%.

Quantmatix had short term positive signals in Brighthouse and Datadog going into earnings, while we had negative short term signals in Marriott, Celsius and Carmax. Coherent short term signal was negative going into the earnings which beat after a surprise. Signals ahead of earnings give an indication of positioning going into these binary events. Monitoring these signals can create opportunities and help manage risk. We will caveat though that this data is not forecasting the earnings outcome.

Mag 7

The Magnificent 7 exhibited divergence today, with Alphabet Inc-C (GOOG:XNGS) edging up 0.15%, while NVIDIA Corp (NVDA:XNGS) led declines at -3.7% amid Short-Term Reversal negative in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple & Alphabet and declining Qscores across the group. Week-to-date, Alphabet holds a slight +1.3% gain, but the cohort broadly weakened with NVIDIA down 7.1%, reflecting pressure from sector rotation and elevated valuations in technology. Overall, Mag 7 momentum appears to be fading as broader market caution weighs on high-growth leaders.

Quantmatix Success Stories

• QuidelOrtho Corp (QDEL:XNGS) achieved 21.2% gains after a Medium-Term Reversal negative signal on Friday, 31 Oct.
• Humana Inc (HUM:XNYS) posted 12.1% upside from a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Thursday, 30 Oct.

Mag 7

• Microsoft Corp (MSFT:XNGS) rose 0.5% | medium-term Qscore advancing steadily this week.
• NVIDIA Corp (NVDA:XNGS) rose 0.3% | registered Short-Term Reversal negative signal this week.
• Meta Platforms-A (META:XNGS) fell 2.9% | short-term Qscore declining amid sector rotation.
• Tesla Inc (TSLA:XNGS) fell 2.1% | registered Short-Term Reversal and Pending Medium-Term Reversal negative signals this week.
• Amazon.com Inc (AMZN:XNGS) fell 2.0% | medium-term Qscore showing mild decline.
• Apple Inc (AAPL:XNGS) held steady | registered Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals this week.
• Alphabet Inc-C (GOOG:XNGS) advanced 0.1% | momentum indicators advancing slowly.

Overall Mag 7 momentum is mixed, with technology leaders showing resilience despite broader pullbacks.

Mag 7

• Microsoft Corp (MSFT:XNGS) rose 0.5% | medium-term Qscore advancing steadily this week.
• NVIDIA Corp (NVDA:XNGS) rose 0.3% | registered Short-Term Reversal negative signal this week.
• Meta Platforms-A (META:XNGS) fell 2.9% | short-term Qscore declining amid sector rotation.
• Tesla Inc (TSLA:XNGS) fell 2.1% | registered Short-Term Reversal and Pending Medium-Term Reversal negative signals this week.
• Amazon.com Inc (AMZN:XNGS) fell 2.0% | medium-term Qscore showing mild decline.
• Apple Inc (AAPL:XNGS) held steady | registered Pending Medium-Term Reversal positive signals this week.
• Alphabet Inc-C (GOOG:XNGS) advanced 0.1% | momentum indicators advancing slowly.

Overall Mag 7 momentum is mixed, with technology leaders showing resilience despite broader pullbacks.

Quantmatix Daily Market Insights

13 November 2025, 00:49 GMT

Focus: North America

Good morning. North American markets showed mixed performance amid ongoing sector rotation toward financials and healthcare, influenced by recent earnings reports and anticipation of economic data releases. This momentum is reflected in our Quantmatix signals highlighting setups in healthcare names like IQVIA and Bio-Rad Laboratories.

Financials and healthcare signals remain in focus amid upcoming CPI data and sector earnings from names like Elevance Health. Investors should monitor rotation into industrials, with key PMI releases influencing sentiment. We’ll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.

US Daily Market Insights & Ideas

Market Movements

Major indices declined over the last trading day, with the Dow Jones down 0.8%, the S&P 500 falling 1.1%, and the Russell 2000 dropping 1.9%; the Cboe Volatility Index rose 8.3%, signaling heightened uncertainty, while week-to-date the S&P 500 is off 1.8%.

Quantmatix had short term positive signals in Brighthouse and Datadog going into earnings, while we had negative short term signals in Marriott, Celsius and Carmax. Coherent short term signal was negative going into the earnings which beat after a surprise. Signals ahead of earnings give an indication of positioning going into these binary events. Monitoring these signals can create opportunities and help manage risk. We will caveat though that this data is not forecasting the earnings outcome.

Mag 7

The Magnificent 7 exhibited divergence today, with Alphabet Inc-C (GOOG:XNGS) edging up 0.15%, while NVIDIA Corp (NVDA:XNGS) led declines at -3.7% amid Short-Term Reversal negative in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple & Alphabet and declining Qscores across the group. Week-to-date, Alphabet holds a slight +1.3% gain, but the cohort broadly weakened with NVIDIA down 7.1%, reflecting pressure from sector rotation and elevated valuations in technology. Overall, Mag 7 momentum appears to be fading as broader market caution weighs on high-growth leaders.

Quantmatix Success Stories

• QuidelOrtho Corp (QDEL:XNGS) achieved 21.2% gains after a Medium-Term Reversal negative signal on Friday, 31 Oct.
• Humana Inc (HUM:XNYS) posted 12.1% upside from a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Thursday, 30 Oct.

US Daily Market Insights & Ideas

Market Movements

Major indices declined over the last trading day, with the Dow Jones down 0.8%, the S&P 500 falling 1.1%, and the Russell 2000 dropping 1.9%; the Cboe Volatility Index rose 8.3%, signaling heightened uncertainty, while week-to-date the S&P 500 is off 1.8%.

Quantmatix had short term positive signals in Brighthouse and Datadog going into earnings, while we had negative short term signals in Marriott, Celsius and Carmax. Coherent short term signal was negative going into the earnings which beat after a surprise. Signals ahead of earnings give an indication of positioning going into these binary events. Monitoring these signals can create opportunities and help manage risk. We will caveat though that this data is not forecasting the earnings outcome.

Mag 7

The Magnificent 7 exhibited divergence today, with Alphabet Inc-C (GOOG:XNGS) edging up 0.15%, while NVIDIA Corp (NVDA:XNGS) led declines at -3.7% amid Short-Term Reversal negative in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple & Alphabet and declining Qscores across the group. Week-to-date, Alphabet holds a slight +1.3% gain, but the cohort broadly weakened with NVIDIA down 7.1%, reflecting pressure from sector rotation and elevated valuations in technology. Overall, Mag 7 momentum appears to be fading as broader market caution weighs on high-growth leaders.

Quantmatix Success Stories

• QuidelOrtho Corp (QDEL:XNGS) achieved 21.2% gains after a Medium-Term Reversal negative signal on Friday, 31 Oct.
• Humana Inc (HUM:XNYS) posted 12.1% upside from a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Thursday, 30 Oct.

Integra LifeSciences (IART:XNGS) captured 26.7% downside after a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Tuesday, October 28. Vontier Corp (VNT:XNYS) achieved 10.8% gains from a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Wednesday, October 29.

Focus: US

Market Close: Tue, 30 December 2025

Daily Insights

US Market Insights & Ideas

Major indices posted modest gains over the last trading day, with the Russell 2000 up 1.5% leading the advance, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% and the Dow added 0.5%; week-to-date, however, broader markets slipped, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% and the VIX up 3.3% signaling lingering caution.

The primary driver was the ADP private payrolls report, showing a stronger-than-expected 42,000 job gain, signaling labor market resilience amid Fed rate cut expectations. Positive corporate earnings, including solid results from AMD and McDonald's, further boosted sentiment, offsetting prior tariff concerns eased by Supreme Court skepticism.

Broader recovery in small-caps (Russell 2000 +1.54%) and dip-buying reflected optimism for upcoming nonfarm payrolls data, hinting at sustained volatility but bullish undertones.

As industrials and healthcare signals build, watch for rotation into small-caps ahead of next week's CPI data and Fed commentary, which could influence sentiment. We'll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.

US Market Insights & Ideas

Major indices posted modest gains over the last trading day, with the Russell 2000 up 1.5% leading the advance, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% and the Dow added 0.5%; week-to-date, however, broader markets slipped, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% and the VIX up 3.3% signaling lingering caution.

The primary driver was the ADP private payrolls report, showing a stronger-than-expected 42,000 job gain, signaling labor market resilience amid Fed rate cut expectations. Positive corporate earnings, including solid results from AMD and McDonald's, further boosted sentiment, offsetting prior tariff concerns eased by Supreme Court skepticism.

Broader recovery in small-caps (Russell 2000 +1.54%) and dip-buying reflected optimism for upcoming nonfarm payrolls data, hinting at sustained volatility but bullish undertones.

As industrials and healthcare signals build, watch for rotation into small-caps ahead of next week's CPI data and Fed commentary, which could influence sentiment. We'll continue to track how these setups evolve in the week ahead.

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.

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    <p style="line-height:1.5; margin:0.6rem 0; color:#e8edf2;">Major indices posted modest gains over the last trading day, with the Russell 2000 up 1.5% leading the advance, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.4% and the Dow added 0.5%; week-to-date, however, broader markets slipped, with the S&amp;P 500 down 0.6% and the VIX up 3.3% signaling lingering caution. 

Swing Trading Ideas (1-4 Weeks)

• WINGSTOP INC (WING) Target 1 282.16 (11.6%) Hit Rate 85%
• IRIDIUM COMMUNIC (IRDM)Target 1 20.32 (13.08%) Hit Rate 77%
• OLD DOMINION FRT (ODFL)Target 1 150.67 (7.02%) Hit Rate 73%
• Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK) Target 1 83.84 (15.39%) Hit Rate 67%
• Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc (TARS) Target 1 60.91 (-10.57%) Hit Rate 75%
• ALCOA CORP (AA) Target 1 31.88 (-10.81%) Hit Rate 74%
• CENTURY ALUMINUM (CENX) Target 1 25.40 (-11.54%) Hit Rate 53%
• ARCUS BIOSCIENCE (RCUS) Target 1 15.91 (-19.44%) Hit Rate 48%

Biggest Movers

Technology and consumer discretionary led gains, with healthcare names extending week-to-date momentum amid broader small-cap rotation.

Mag 7

Tesla led Magnificent 7 gains with a 4.0% rise over the last trading day, driven by EV sector momentum, while Amazon and Alphabet added 0.4% and 2.4%, respectively. On the downside, Nvidia and Microsoft slipped 1.8% and 1.4%. Week-to-date, Amazon topped with +2.5%, but Nvidia extended losses to -3.6% amid valuation concerns. Mag 7 momentum is fading amid broader sector shifts.

Quantmatix Success Stories

• Integra LifeSciences (IART:XNGS) captured 26.7% downside after a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Tuesday, October 28.
• Vontier Corp (VNT:XNYS) achieved 10.8% gains from a Short-Term Top Quantmatix negative signal on Wednesday, October 29.