AI Stock Picks — FTSE 100

Monday, August 24, 2026  ·  Five AI analysts screened this index for stocks with the best shot at gaining +5% within 30 days

Today's Market Mood

Optimistic  Normal choppiness · VIX 15.9

FTSE 100 constituents show wide dispersion consistent with an active UK earnings season: a broad cohort of miners, insurers, financials and consumer names have posted double-digit 30-day gains and are trading close to 52-week highs, while a smaller group of decliners (banks, utilities, housebuilders-adjacent names) have been hit by earnings misses or guidance cuts. Breadth of sustained 5-day and 30-day momentum favors selective long exposure into the next 30 days, though the size of some single-day moves suggests results-driven volatility rather than a uniform trend.

Commodity/mining rally — gold, silver and copper miners surging on rising metal prices and strong resultsUK earnings season dispersion — large single-day re-ratings (up and down) as companies report, rewarding stocks with confirmed multi-day follow-throughFinancials and insurers re-rating higher on capital return/earnings beatsDefensive/consumer staples finding a bid after prior weakness (Diageo, Unilever, Reckitt)

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.

0 of 3
0%
92 · 807.5%
807.5% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 WEIR.L SKIP — £2,902.00 → £3,047.10
stop £2,640.82
 Position cap reached — 92 of 20 slots in use.
#2 UU.L SKIP — £1,430.00 → £1,501.50
stop £1,375.66
 Position cap reached — 92 of 20 slots in use.
#3 AAL.L SKIP — £4,145.00 → £4,352.25
stop £3,755.37
 Position cap reached — 92 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: JPM (to Aug 26), CB (to Aug 27), JPM (to Aug 27), RTX (to Aug 27), WAB (to Aug 27), DGX (to Aug 28), HIG (to Aug 28), WAB (to Aug 28), GM (to Aug 29), MET (to Aug 30), WTW (to Aug 30), AMP (to Sep 3) … and 80 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
6 picks
Blaze
3 picks
Nova
3 picks
Orion
5 picks
Quinn
3 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 WEIR.LThe Weir Group PLC
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 70%

Weir Group makes heavy-duty pumps and crushing equipment used by mining companies worldwide. Its shares have climbed steadily and are outperforming the broader UK market, with technical signals pointing to continued strength. The main risk is that Weir's fortunes are tied to mining company spending, so a slowdown in mining investment could stall the rally.

Stop-loss£2,640.82-9.0%
Today's price£2,902.00
Target£3,047.10+5.0%
Agents estimate: £3,047.08 (0.0% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£910 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.0%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 70%. 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
  • The entire 30-day gain is essentially a single-session gap: price jumped 10.93% in one day (PreviousClose 2616 to 2902), not a steady grind — this looks like a one-off catalyst already priced in rather than sustained momentum to chase.
  • Price at 2902 is now trading above its own upper Bollinger Band (2856.40), a classic overbought/extended signal that contradicts the 'not overbought' framing, and the 50-day SMA (2546.17) still sits well below the 200-day SMA (2815.60) with GoldenCross false — the longer-term trend structure hasn't actually turned bullish.
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Calibrated probability: 70% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
64%
-0.3%
8.5%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 85% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
56%
Medium
Nova
—
—
Positive but modest momentum with no confirmed catalyst and below-average trading volume — weaker than the selected fallback candidates.
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 UU.LUnited Utilities Group PLC
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 70%

United Utilities supplies water and wastewater services to North West England as a regulated monopoly. Its share price is in a steady uptrend, trading above both its short-term and long-term trend lines, and its trading range has tightened in a way that often precedes a bigger price move. The main risk is that as a slow-moving utility, hitting a 5% gain may take the full month, and unexpected regulatory or rate-setting news could move the price either way.

Stop-loss£1,375.66-3.8%
Today's price£1,430.00
Target£1,501.50+5.0%
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£962 if the stop-loss is hit (-3.8%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 70%. 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
  • MACD is actually bearish, not bullish: the MACD line (15.24) sits below its signal line (16.41) with a negative histogram (-1.17), meaning momentum is already rolling over even as price grinds higher — this directly undercuts the momentum case the bulls didn't address.
  • A Bollinger squeeze (flagged true) signals a volatility breakout is coming but says nothing about direction — with MACD already negative, the coiled range is just as likely to resolve down as up, and only 2 of 5 agents backed this pick versus 4 of 5 for peers.
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Calibrated probability: 70% (raw model estimate: 64%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

1.3:1
43%
+1.8%
8.5%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 85% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
72%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Very low volatility and modest gains make a 5% move within 30 days unlikely for this defensive utility stock.
Nova
—
—
A low-volatility utility with only a small, thin-volume price gain — unlikely to deliver a 5% move in 30 days without a specific catalyst.
Orion
—
—
Utilities are part of the earnings-miss/guidance-cut cohort dragging on the index and are rate-sensitive, so the sector tailwind needed for this framework isn't confirmed.
Quinn
55%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 AAL.LAnglo American plc
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 6/10
Strong conviction · 70%

Anglo American is a global mining company producing copper, platinum-group metals, iron ore and diamonds. The stock has rallied strongly over the past month and is beating the broader UK market, with bullish trend signals. The main risk is that trading volume isn't fully backing up the price gains, which can be an early warning that the rally is losing steam.

Stop-loss£3,755.37-9.4%
Today's price£4,145.00
Target£4,352.25+5.0%
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£906 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 70%. 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
  • OBV divergence is explicitly flagged (ObvDivergence: true) — volume is not confirming the price advance, a warning sign the bulls' technical case omits entirely.
  • Like WEIR, most of the 30-day move came in a single session (PreviousClose 3721 to 4145, +11.39% in one day), and at only -2.22% from its 52-week high there's far less room to run than the 'broad rally' framing implies before hitting fresh-high resistance.
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Calibrated probability: 70% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
65%
-0.3%
8.5%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 85% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
65%
High
Blaze
—
—
Already trading close to its 52-week high, leaving little room for a fresh value entry, and there's no confirmed company-specific news to drive further gains.
Nova
—
—
Its earnings catalyst is now over three weeks old and today's trading volume was below its recent average, making this look like fading momentum rather than a fresh move.
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
—
—
Positive MACD signal is offset by volume moving without price confirmation, pulling the probability down to the 50% floor — too marginal to back

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 23, 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 23, 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 100 FTSE 100 constituents and short-listed 26 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • CRDA.LCroda International PlcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with strong 5-day and 30-day gains (+9%/+18%), signaling a decisive post-results re-rating with room to extend.
    20-day average daily volume 490,649 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • AAL.LAnglo American plcPicked #3
    Scout: Trading just off its 52-week high with steady 5-day and 30-day gains, riding the broader mining sector's momentum.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • RIO.LRio Tinto GroupDropped at merge
    Scout: Sharp 5-day and 30-day gains on the back of a strong single-day move, part of a broad miner re-rating on commodity strength.
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 59% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • ANTO.LAntofagasta plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Consistent double-digit 5-day and 30-day gains on copper strength, keeping pace with the sector rally.
    Reward-to-risk 0.36 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -14.0% stop.
  • GLEN.LGlencore plcAlready held
    Scout: Strong two-window momentum (+8% 5-day, +12% 30-day) with heavy volume confirming genuine buying interest.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • WEIR.LThe Weir Group PLCPicked #1
    Scout: Mining-equipment supplier benefiting from the same commodity capex cycle, with strong 5-day and 30-day follow-through.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • FRES.LFresnillo plcAlready held
    Scout: Precious-metals miner with a very strong 5-day and 30-day advance tracking the gold/silver rally, though still well off its high leaving room to run.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • EDV.LEndeavour Mining plcDropped at merge
    Scout: The largest momentum mover in the index (30-day +33%, 5-day +15%), reflecting a strong gold-price tailwind and continued buying.
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 55% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • SGE.LThe Sage Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Major sustained re-rating (30-day +29%) now trading near its 52-week high, suggesting the market is still digesting a strong catalyst.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADM.LAdmiral Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Trading essentially at its 52-week high with an 11% 30-day gain, indicating confirmed strength rather than a one-off spike.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-18 runs until 2026-09-17 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CCC.LComputacenter plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with steady 5-day and 30-day gains, a quieter but confirmed uptrend.
    20-day average daily volume 254,925 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • BGEO.LLion Finance Group PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Trading close to its 52-week high after a strong 30-day advance (+13%), showing durable investor demand.
    20-day average daily volume 75,783 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • AV.LAviva plcAlready held
    Scout: Just off its 52-week high with a solid 30-day gain, part of a broader insurer re-rating.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-18 runs until 2026-09-17 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DGE.LDiageo plcPassed over
    Scout: Strong 30-day (+13%) and 5-day (+4%) rebound after prior weakness, suggesting a turn in sentiment on consumer staples.
    Aria: 5-day momentum turned negative (-1.46%) even though the stock is up over the past month
    Blaze: Trading volume has been falling even as the price rises, a warning sign that the recent rally isn't well supported.
    Nova: Earnings were about two and a half weeks ago and the last 5 days show negative momentum with a bearish MACD crossover, suggesting the post-earnings bounce is already fading.
    Orion: Despite belonging to the confirmed consumer-strength cohort, momentum is weakening — MACD has turned negative, trading volume shows distribution (negative OBV), and the price has pulled back over the last 5 days.
    Quinn: MACD histogram is negative and 5-day momentum is negative — none of the technical entry conditions for a setup are met
  • EXPN.LExperian plcAlready held
    Scout: Confirmed multi-day momentum (5-day +6%, 30-day +9%) on a large single-day re-rating.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REL.LRELX PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: Accelerating 5-day gain (+7%) building on a positive 30-day trend, a sign of improving near-term momentum.
    Only Aria selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 62% raw (70% after calibration)).
  • STJ.LSt. James's Place plcAlready held
    Scout: Strong 30-day advance (+12%) following a major single-day re-rating, with continued 5-day follow-through.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-17 runs until 2026-09-16 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SMT.LScottish Mortgage Investment TrustAlready held
    Scout: Solid 30-day gain (+10%) and proximity to its 52-week high reflecting renewed risk appetite for growth-oriented holdings.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ICG.LICG plcPassed over
    Scout: Confirmed 30-day uptrend (+8%) after a strong single-day move, part of the broader financials strength.
    Aria: 5-day momentum turned negative (-1.67%), failing the short-term trend requirement
    Blaze: Negative trend and volume indicators point to fading momentum despite the recent price gain.
    Nova: 5-day momentum is negative, so it doesn't fit the 'fresh move' pattern needed without a confirmed catalyst.
    Orion: In a sector with confirmed strength but showing a bearish MACD crossover, negative volume trend, and a slight 5-day pullback that suggest fading momentum.
    Quinn: MACD histogram is negative, no squeeze or golden cross, and 5-day momentum is negative — no qualifying setup
  • BT-A.LBT Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Sustained gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows (+3%/+6%), a steady momentum build rather than a single spike.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • UU.LUnited Utilities Group PLCPicked #2
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high with confirmed 5-day and 30-day gains, offering defensive momentum.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • AUTO.LAuto Trader Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Strong 30-day gain (+10%) with continued 5-day follow-through, despite remaining well off its high, leaving further re-rating room.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HWDN.LHowden Joinery Group PlcPassed over
    Scout: Positive 30-day trend (+4%) following a sizeable single-day move, tracking the broader housing-adjacent recovery.
    Aria: 5-day momentum turned negative (-2.56%) and the technical trend is weakening (MACD bearish)
    Blaze: Trading below its long-term average with falling price momentum and volume — the trend isn't constructive enough to support a pick.
    Nova: 5-day momentum is negative and no catalyst could be confirmed in the news search.
    Orion: Housebuilding-adjacent names have been hit by earnings misses in this reporting season, and the stock's negative 5-day momentum and bearish MACD confirm fading strength.
    Quinn: RSI (46.7) narrowly misses the oversold-adjacent threshold, MACD histogram is negative, and volume is diverging from price — no setup qualifies
  • SVT.LSevern Trent PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Steady gains in both the 5-day and 30-day windows while trading near its 52-week high, a low-volatility momentum name.
    20-day average daily volume 470,218 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • III.L3i Group OrdAlready held
    Scout: Confirmed 5-day and 30-day gains (+5%/+7%) on a strong single-day re-rating, part of the financials/private-equity upswing.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NXT.LNEXT plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Trading near its 52-week high with steady 5-day and 30-day gains, indicating durable retail strength.
    20-day average daily volume 240,450 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.

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.