AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Friday, August 14, 2026  ·  Five AI analysts screened this index for stocks with the best shot at gaining +5% within 30 days

Today's Market Mood

Optimistic  Calm market · VIX 14.6

Momentum is broad and confirmed across multiple time frames: refiners and integrated energy names, large-cap financials, and a wide swath of industrials/healthcare/tech are posting strong 5-day and 30-day gains while trading within a few percent of their 52-week highs. A softer University of Michigan consumer sentiment print is a mild headwind, but it hasn't dented the sector-wide price action seen in the data.

Refining/energy rally — crack spreads and crude strength lifting MPC, VLO, PSX, FANG, OKE near 52-week highs on both 5- and 30-day windowsFinancials breaking out — money-center and regional banks (JPM, USB, MTB) plus asset managers (BLK, SCHW) trading within ~1% of highs with steady multi-week gainsBroad-based industrial/healthcare momentum — logistics, instrumentation, and medtech names (FDX, EXPD, WAB, AME, IEX, DXCM, TMO) showing sustained strength rather than one-day spikes

Today's Actionable List

Which of today's picks to actually take, and at what size, given what you are already holding. Each pick's own Suggested Allocation sizes it in isolation; this table applies the portfolio limits — at most 20 open positions and 60% of the portfolio committed in total. Run with --capital 25000 to see these sizes as order amounts rather than percentages.

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RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 FDX SKIP — $339.15 → $356.52
stop $312.69
 Position cap reached — 63 of 20 slots in use.
#2 EXPD SKIP — $189.64 → $199.48
stop $174.47
 Position cap reached — 63 of 20 slots in use.
#3 REGN SKIP — $796.56 → $837.71
stop $737.61
 Position cap reached — 63 of 20 slots in use.
#4 MPC SKIP — $359.12 → $378.28
stop $329.31
 Position cap reached — 63 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: BNY (to Aug 15), BNY (to Aug 16), USB (to Aug 16), USB (to Aug 18), USB (to Aug 19), MTB (to Aug 20), STT (to Aug 20), CSX (to Aug 22), WAB (to Aug 22), CSX (to Aug 22), HON (to Aug 22), DGX (to Aug 23) … and 51 more. Symbols you already hold were excluded from this run's candidates rather than re-picked.

Position-sizing guidance only — half-Kelly per pick, bounded by the limits above. Not personal investment advice.

Behind the scenes: how each AI analyst did
Aria
16 picks
Blaze
9 picks
Nova
No picks
News data was successfully retrieved for every candidate, but none of it referenced a company-specific event (approval, contract win, product launch, upgrade, or earnings beat) within the last 21 days — the articles returned were generic, unrelated market items. Per a news-catalyst framework, price momentum alone (even the broad, sector-wide gains seen here) isn't sufficient without a confirmed underlying event, so no candidate qualifies.
Orion
6 picks
Quinn
14 picks

4 Stock Picks

Sector concentration cap applied: 1 lower-ranked pick removed to keep at most 2 picks per sector (GPN), so the final list isn't over-concentrated in one sector.
#1 FDXFedEx Corporation
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 73%

FedEx is one of the world's largest package delivery and logistics companies. Its shares are trending higher and outpacing the market on healthy technical signals. Since FedEx's business is closely tied to consumer and business spending, any signs of a slowing economy are the main risk to watch.

Stop-loss$312.69-7.8%
Today's price$339.15
Target$356.52+5.1%
Agents estimate: $356.95 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼$922 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.8%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 73%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI at 67.7 with price only 1.8% off its 52-week high leaves little room for further upside before hitting overbought exhaustion, and the Bollinger upper band at 335.49 is already below the current price of 339.15, signaling the rally is stretched beyond its own volatility envelope.
  • The 5-day momentum of 5.38% already accounts for most of the 30-day 7.92% gain, meaning the move is heavily front-loaded and decelerating rather than building steadily.
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Calibrated probability: 73% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
60%
+0.9%
10%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
72%
Very High
Blaze
63%
High
Nova
—
—
No company-specific catalyst identified in recent news
Orion
71%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#2 EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 73%

Expeditors International arranges global freight shipping and logistics for other companies. Its shares are trending higher on solid technical footing, aided by a strong history of beating earnings expectations. Since the business depends on global trade volumes, any slowdown in shipping activity is the main risk.

Stop-loss$174.47-8.0%
Today's price$189.64
Target$199.48+5.2%
Agents estimate: $199.83 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,052 if the target hits (+5.2%)
▼$920 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.0%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 73%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • Price is essentially glued to the upper Bollinger Band (189.26 vs. a close of 189.64) while trading just 0.12% from its 52-week high, a classic overextension setup with minimal cushion for a 5%+ further advance.
  • The MACD histogram has thinned to just 0.89 versus a MACD line of 4.34, indicating the bullish crossover's momentum is already fading even as price keeps climbing — a sign of weakening thrust, not acceleration.
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Calibrated probability: 73% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
61%
+0.8%
10%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
72%
Very High
Blaze
66%
High
Nova
—
—
No company-specific catalyst identified in recent news
Orion
71%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 73%

Regeneron develops and sells prescription medicines, including major eye-disease and immunology drugs. Shares have surged over the past month as healthcare is named among the market's strongest-performing sectors right now. The main risk is that the stock is already quite overbought after such a steep climb, making it vulnerable to a pause or pullback.

Stop-loss$737.61-7.4%
Today's price$796.56
Target$837.71+5.2%
Agents estimate: $839.04 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,052 if the target hits (+5.2%)
▼$926 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 73%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI of 74.18 is deep in overbought territory, and price sits at the top of its Bollinger range (796.55 close vs. 845.87 upper band getting close), with 5-day momentum collapsing to just 1.55% after a 21.4% 30-day run — the rally is losing steam even as the thesis calls it accelerating.
  • The 50-day SMA (670.32) is still below the 200-day SMA (718.36), meaning even after a 21% surge REGN has not established a golden cross, so the medium-term trend structure remains technically weaker than the short-term spike implies.
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Calibrated probability: 73% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
59%
+0.5%
10%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
60%
Medium
Blaze
—
—
Up over 21% in the past month with RSI near 74 and 5-day momentum stalling to just 1.6%; the earnings release text available provided no visible management guidance language to confirm a fresh catalyst beyond the already-priced-in beat.
Nova
—
—
No recent catalyst found; 5-day momentum has stalled to just 1.55% despite the 30-day gain
Orion
68%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#4 MPCMarathon Petroleum Corporation
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 73%

Marathon Petroleum refines crude oil into gasoline and other fuels. The stock has surged over the past month and sits basically at its 52-week high, right as refiners are being singled out as one of the market's strongest-performing groups. The main risk is that oil and fuel-margin prices can swing quickly on world events, which could stall or reverse the rally.

Stop-loss$329.31-8.3%
Today's price$359.12
Target$378.28+5.3%
Agents estimate: $379.47 (+0.3% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,053 if the target hits (+5.3%)
▼$917 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.3%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 73%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI at 75.67 is the most overbought reading of the four picks, and the current price of 359.12 is already testing the upper Bollinger Band (353.12), suggesting the +18% run is stretched and due for mean reversion rather than another 5% leg up.
  • 5-day momentum of 13.54% represents nearly all of the 18.18% 30-day gain, meaning the move is a recent sharp spike (including an 18% one-day jump) rather than steady accumulation, raising the risk of a sharp pullback once the catalyst-driven spike cools.
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Calibrated probability: 73% (raw model estimate: 64%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
61%
+0.4%
10%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
55%
Medium
Blaze
—
—
A very strong earnings beat is already reflected in the price — the stock is up 18% in 30 days, sits within 0.3% of its 52-week high, and RSI above 75 signals an overbought, extended condition that raises mean-reversion risk for a fresh 5% move.
Nova
—
—
Strong 30-day rally but no company-specific news catalyst found — returned articles are unrelated general market items
Orion
76%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha

Retail Investor Execution Guide

This report identifies stocks with an AI-assessed probability of gaining +5% within 30 calendar days (target exit by September 13, 2026). Picks are ranked by how many independent AI agents agreed — more agreement means higher conviction. The guide below tells you exactly how to act on them.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

  1. Act within one trading day. Prices are freshest now. The longer you wait, the more the entry price drifts away from what the agents analysed.
  2. Verify the entry price. Check the live price before buying. If a stock has already moved more than 3% above the Current Price shown in the report, skip it or wait for a pullback — the risk/reward has shifted.
  3. Use limit orders, not market orders. Set your buy limit at or below the Current Price shown. Chasing with a market order gives brokers and algorithms an advantage over you.
  4. Set your stop-loss immediately after buying. Use the Max Downside % on each pick card as your hard exit level. If the price falls to that level, sell without hesitation — the trade thesis is broken.
  5. Set a take-profit at the Target Price. Place a limit sell order at the Target Price shown. When it fills, the trade is done — resist the urge to hold for more.
  6. Exit all positions by September 13, 2026. This is your hard deadline. If a stock has not hit its target by then, exit anyway. Holding past the window turns a short-term trade into an unsupervised long-term position.
  7. Never add to a losing position. If your stop-loss is hit, exit completely. Averaging down turns a small, controlled loss into a potentially large one.

Position Sizing by Conviction Tier

Size each position according to the coloured border on its pick card. Cap your total exposure across all picks from this report at 25% of your overall trading budget.

Agents Agreeing What It Means Max Allocation Per Pick
5/5 Highest conviction — all five independent analytical checks passed Up to 10%
4/5 Very high conviction — four of five independent checks aligned Up to 8%
3/5 High conviction — three agents independently agreed Up to 6%
2/5 Moderate conviction — two agents independently agreed Up to 4%
1 Agent Speculative — solo pick, admitted only at Very High confidence Up to 2%

The Three Exit Rules

These picks are generated by AI agents for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Probability estimates reflect the agents' analytical models — they are not guarantees of any outcome. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Markets can and do move against even well-researched trades. Always conduct your own research, and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser before placing any orders. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.

Understanding the Numbers

A plain-English guide to every figure shown on each pick card — what it means, how it is calculated, and what a good or bad value looks like.

AI Conviction Meter
Estimated probability of hitting the target, shown as a 5-bar gauge
The filled bars and label translate the AI's probability estimate into plain language: 75%+ is Very strong, 60–74% Strong, 50–59% Moderate, below 50% Cautious. Where enough past picks have been resolved, the probability is calibrated against the AI's real track record.
e.g. "Moderate conviction · 58%" — the AI thinks this trade works slightly more often than a coin flip.
✓ More filled bars = more confidence — but even Very strong picks fail sometimes; always size positions accordingly.
If You Invested $1,000
$1,000 × (1 + Target Gain ÷ 100)  /  $1,000 × (1 + Max Downside ÷ 100)
The same Target Gain and Max Downside percentages expressed in concrete money terms for a $1,000 position — what you'd have if the target hits versus if your stop-loss is triggered.
e.g. +10% target and −12.3% stop → $1,100 on a win, $877 on a stopped-out loss.
✓ Scales linearly — a $500 position sees half these amounts, a $2,000 position double.
Current Price
Market price at time of analysis
The stock's price when this report was generated. All other figures on the card are calculated from this reference point.
e.g. $215.20 — check the live price before placing an order; if it has moved more than ~3%, re-evaluate the risk/reward.
✓ No positive/negative distinction — it is simply your cost basis.
Target Price
Current Price × (1 + Target Gain ÷ 100)
The price the agents project the stock could reach within the time window. This is your take-profit level — place a limit sell order here after buying.
e.g. $215.20 × 1.085 = $233.49 target on an 8.5% pick.
✓ Always above Current Price — this tool only selects upside candidates.
Target Gain
(Target Price − Current Price) ÷ Current Price × 100
The percentage return you would earn if the stock hits its Target Price from your entry. Set by the run parameters — every pick in this report targets the same percentage.
e.g. +8.5% means a $100 stock has a $108.50 target; a $500 stock has a $542.50 target.
✓ Always positive — picks are upside-only. A larger % means a bigger move is required.
Max Downside
Estimated stop-loss level, as % below entry
The worst-case loss the agents estimated if the thesis fails — based on key support levels and recent volatility. Use this as your hard stop-loss. If the price falls to this level, exit immediately; the trade thesis is broken.
e.g. −12.0% means: if you bought at $100, sell if it drops to $88.00.
⚠ Always negative. A smaller magnitude (e.g. −5%) = tighter risk. A larger magnitude (e.g. −20%) = more room to fall before you exit — riskier.
Reward : Risk
Target Gain ÷ |Max Downside|
How much you could gain for every dollar you are risking. A ratio of 2.0:1 means you stand to make $2 for every $1 at risk. Higher is better.
e.g. 8.5% gain ÷ 12% downside = 0.7:1 (unfavourable). 10% gain ÷ 5% downside = 2.0:1 (good).
✓ ≥ 2.0:1 is strong. ⚠ < 1.0:1 means you are risking more than you could gain — approach with caution.
Breakeven Win Rate
|Max Downside| ÷ (Target Gain + |Max Downside|) × 100
The minimum percentage of trades at this reward:risk that must succeed for you to break even over time — regardless of how good your stock picking is.
e.g. 12 ÷ (8.5 + 12) = 59% — you need roughly 6 in 10 trades to win just to avoid losing money.
✓ Lower is better — ≤ 35% means even a poor win rate is survivable. ⚠ ≥ 55% means you need most trades to work out.
Expected Value
(Probability% × Target Gain%) + ((1 − Probability%) × Max Downside%)
The average return per trade if the AI's probability estimate is accurate over many similar trades. A positive Expected Value means the trade has a mathematical edge; a negative value means the math works against you on average, even if you sometimes win.
e.g. 65% × +8.5% + 35% × −12% = +1.3% EV. Over 100 similar trades you would expect an average gain of 1.3% per trade.
✓ Positive = edge in your favour over many trades. ⚠ Negative = the math loses money on average — even if individual wins feel good. Note: EV is only as reliable as the probability estimate.
Suggested Allocation
half-Kelly: (Probability ÷ |Max Downside| − (1 − Probability) ÷ Target Gain) ÷ 2, capped at 10%
The Kelly criterion computes the portfolio fraction that maximises long-run growth for a bet with these odds; half-Kelly is the standard hedge against the probability estimate being too optimistic. Uses the calibrated probability where available. 0% means the math sees no edge worth sizing; — means it couldn't be computed.
e.g. 57% probability, +10% target, −13% downside → Kelly ≈ 8.5% of portfolio, half-Kelly ≈ 4.2%.
Generic sizing guidance only — not personal investment advice. Position sizing must reflect your own portfolio, risk tolerance and circumstances.
Every stock Scout considered — and why each was discarded

Scout scanned 503 S&P 500 constituents and short-listed 26 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationPicked #4
    Scout: Up 20% over 5 days and 18% over 30 days, only 0.3% off its 52-week high — refining-margin strength with no sign of fading.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • VLOValero Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 16% 5-day and 15% 30-day gains, essentially at its 52-week high; crack-spread tailwind mirrors sector peers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-13 runs until 2026-09-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PSXPhillips 66Dropped at merge
    Scout: 15% 5-day and 16% 30-day gains, within 0.4% of its 52-week high — confirms the refining rally is broad, not single-stock.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Strongest 5-day return in the E&P group (8.5%) with 7% 30-day gain and only 5% off highs.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #16, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • OKEONEOK, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 9% 5-day pop with steady 30-day trend, just 1.8% from its 52-week high — midstream participation in the energy move.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 60% raw (73% after calibration)).
  • JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.Already held
    Scout: Consistent gainer (2% 5-day, 6.5% 30-day) sitting within 0.4% of its 52-week high, the strongest of the money-center banks.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-07-28 runs until 2026-08-27 (14 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SCHWThe Charles Schwab CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Trading essentially at its 52-week high with a 9% 30-day gain and continued 5-day follow-through.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-07-29 runs until 2026-08-28 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • USBU.S. BancorpAlready held
    Scout: Steady uptrend (2% 5-day, 5% 30-day) just 0.4% below its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-07-20 runs until 2026-08-19 (5 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MTBM&T Bank CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 5% 30-day gain with price only 0.3% off its 52-week high — regional-bank strength without volatility.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-07-21 runs until 2026-08-20 (7 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BLKBlackRock, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 14% 30-day and 3% 5-day gains, within 4% of its 52-week high on continued AUM-driven momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-13 runs until 2026-09-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DXCMDexCom, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 23% 30-day and 7% 5-day gains, just 1% off its 52-week high — among the strongest medtech setups in the index.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-12 runs until 2026-09-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: 21% 30-day gain with price only 3% below its 52-week high, showing sustained biotech strength.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • TMOThermo Fisher Scientific IncDropped at merge
    Scout: 11% 30-day gain and just 8% off its 52-week high, a steadier life-sciences momentum name.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #13, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • KEYSKeysight Technologies, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 10% 30-day and 5% 5-day gains, only 4.5% from its 52-week high — durable test-and-measurement demand.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #8, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • GPNGlobal Payments Inc.Passed over
    Scout: 22% 30-day and 7% 5-day gains with price just 3% off its 52-week high — fintech re-rating with real follow-through.
    Blaze: Last quarter's earnings surprise was essentially flat (0.6%) with no visible guidance raise or analyst upgrade — the 22% rally looks driven by the Worldpay integration rather than a confirmed fundamental beat.
    Nova: No company-specific catalyst found despite a large 30-day move
  • NTAPNetApp, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 17% 30-day and 7% 5-day gains, only 2.6% below its 52-week high on continued enterprise-storage demand.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #14, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 15% 30-day gain with price just 2% off its 52-week high, steady industrial momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-07-29 runs until 2026-08-28 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FDXFedEx CorporationPicked #1
    Scout: 6.5% 5-day and 8% 30-day gains, within 1.8% of its 52-week high — logistics strength confirmed across both windows.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 15% 30-day gain with only 4% distance from its 52-week high — data-center demand momentum.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #11, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • GRMNGarmin Ltd.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 29% 30-day gain with price under 1% from its 52-week high, exceptionally strong sustained move.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #10, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.Picked #2
    Scout: 6% gains on both 5- and 30-day windows, essentially at its 52-week high.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • AMEAMETEK, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 10% 30-day gain with price just 1.5% off its 52-week high — durable industrial-instrumentation momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-07 runs until 2026-09-06 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • IEXIDEX CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 7% 30-day gain, only 2.2% from its 52-week high, showing steady follow-through rather than a one-day spike.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • VZVerizon Communications Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 14% 30-day and 3% 5-day gains with price only 6% off its 52-week high — a defensive name showing genuine momentum.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #15, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • NEMNewmont CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 24% 30-day and 4% 5-day gains as gold-linked strength continues, 13% off highs leaves room to run.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #9, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • EQIXEquinix, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 6% 30-day and 4% 5-day gains, within 4% of its 52-week high — data-center demand echoing DLR's move.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #12, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.

Agent Analytical Approaches

Aria

Momentum & Technical

Checks 30-day price history for every candidate before making any selection. Requires positive period return and positive 5-day momentum as mandatory gates. Ranks picks by proximity to their period high and adjusts probability based on volume. Uses news only to rule out major negative catalysts.

Blaze

Fundamental & Earnings

Searches earnings results, analyst upgrades, and revenue trends before checking price data. Requires at least one verifiable fundamental catalyst — earnings beat, analyst upgrade, or revenue acceleration — within the last 60 days. Favours stocks with strong fundamentals trading below recent highs (value entry).

Nova

News Catalyst & Event-Driven

Hunts for specific events within the last 21 days: FDA approvals, major contract wins, product launches, earnings surprises, or significant analyst upgrades. Requires a positive price reaction confirming the market is recognising the catalyst. Also scans for upcoming events that could drive further gains.

Orion

Macro & Sector Rotation

Maps the macroeconomic regime (risk-on / risk-off / neutral) and identifies sectors benefiting from current conditions before looking at individual stocks. Only selects stocks from macro-aligned sectors with confirmed sector tailwinds. Adjusts for interest rate sensitivity and geopolitical factors.

Sage

Devil's Advocate

Reviews the final picks after all four analysts agree and actively challenges each bull thesis. Searches for bearish technical signals, negative news, insider selling, and elevated short interest that the agreeing agents may have underweighted. Produces evidence-based counter-arguments shown on each pick card.

Quinn

Quantitative / Statistical

Pure-quant analyst: no news, no narrative, only numbers. Identifies mean-reversion setups from RSI extremes (<35) with momentum turning, Bollinger squeeze breakouts, and multi-factor quant scores using RSI, MACD, OBV, short interest, and insider transaction data. Counterbalances narrative bias across the four analyst agents.