AI Stock Picks — NASDAQ 100

Thursday, August 27, 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 14.5

The NASDAQ 100 is showing broad-based strength with numerous constituents posting double-digit 30-day gains and several names trading within a few percent of their 52-week highs, reflecting a durable risk-on move rather than a one-day spike. Cybersecurity, AI/semiconductor infrastructure, and select biotech/pharma names are leading, and futures are rallying into anticipated Fed leadership commentary, reinforcing the bullish tone.

AI and semiconductor infrastructure momentum (chips, EDA tools, optical/networking)Cybersecurity sector leadership near 52-week highsSoftware/SaaS and travel-adjacent names extending sharp reboundsBiotech catalysts (regulatory approvals, pipeline momentum) driving idiosyncratic strengthBroad market anticipation of Fed policy clarity supporting risk appetite

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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106 · 929.5%
929.5% / 60%
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RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 ADSK SKIP — $270.58 → $284.11
stop $244.06
 Position cap reached — 106 of 20 slots in use.
#2 TSLA SKIP — $354.81 → $372.55
stop $328.91
 Position cap reached — 106 of 20 slots in use.
#3 TER SKIP — $372.06 → $390.66
stop $334.85
 Position cap reached — 106 of 20 slots in use.
#4 AMZN SKIP — $256.26 → $269.07
stop $230.63
 Position cap reached — 106 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: DGX (to Aug 28), HIG (to Aug 28), WAB (to Aug 28), GM (to Aug 29), MET (to Aug 30), AMP (to Sep 3), MSFT (to Sep 4), RJF (to Sep 4), NVDA (to Sep 5), AME (to Sep 6), SWK (to Sep 6), FAST (to Sep 9) … and 94 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
5 picks
Blaze
7 picks
Nova
4 picks
Orion
4 picks
Quinn
4 picks

4 Stock Picks

#1 ADSKAutodesk, Inc.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Strong conviction · 69%

Autodesk makes design software used by architects, engineers, and construction firms. It just beat earnings for the fourth straight quarter, and its own CEO and CFO have been personally buying shares recently, which is a strong vote of confidence. The stock is still well below its 52-week high, but since the earnings reaction is very fresh, there's a chance the initial pop could partially reverse.

Stop-loss$244.06-9.8%
Today's price$270.58
Target$284.11+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$902 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.8%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 69%. 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 is at 69.89, just shy of overbought territory, and price is pinned near the upper Bollinger Band ($266.06 upper vs. $270.58 spot) — the earnings-day pop already looks stretched, leaving limited room before a mean-reversion pullback.
  • The stock remains below both its 50-day ($224.31) and 200-day ($248.64) SMAs on a trend basis relative to today's spike, and there's no golden cross confirming a durable uptrend — this looks like a single-day gap reaction rather than an established trend.
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Calibrated probability: 69% (raw model estimate: 68%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
+0.3%
10%

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

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
72%
Very High
Nova
68%
High
Orion
—
—
Design software isn't among the sectors named as a rotation target today, and the stock just reported earnings, adding event risk without a confirmed tailwind.
Quinn
62%
High

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#2 TSLATesla, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 69%

Tesla makes electric vehicles, batteries, and energy products. Its stock has bounced back and is now outperforming the broader tech market, with short-term price trends turning positive again. The main risk is that Tesla is known for big, unpredictable swings tied to delivery numbers, regulatory news, or executive headlines.

Stop-loss$328.91-7.3%
Today's price$354.81
Target$372.55+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$927 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.3%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 69%. 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 MACD line itself is still negative (-0.5121, below signal at -4.7292) — the histogram turning positive reflects a narrowing deficit, not a confirmed bullish crossover, so calling this 'MACD turned bullish' overstates the signal.
  • TSLA trades below both its 50-day ($361.43) and 200-day ($401.41) SMAs and sits 28.87% off its 52-week high — the 30-day bounce is happening inside a longer downtrend, not a fresh breakout.
  • Only 2 of 5 agents agreed on this pick versus 4/5 for ADSK, signaling weaker analyst conviction despite similar risk scoring.
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Calibrated probability: 69% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
59%
+0.7%
10%

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

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
—
—
Tesla's most recent quarterly results missed estimates and there's no confirmed analyst upgrade, revenue acceleration, or margin improvement to serve as a catalyst, despite today's broad market rally.
Nova
—
—
No stock-specific catalyst news found and next earnings is nearly two months away — the 14.7% move can't be tied to a company event
Orion
—
—
Autos/consumer discretionary isn't among the sectors flagged as leading this rotation, and the stock remains nearly 29% below its 52-week high.
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 TERTeradyne, Inc.
1 Agent Only  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 70%

Teradyne makes the testing equipment used to check computer chips before they ship, a business that's booming alongside the AI chip build-out. Its last quarter's revenue more than doubled year-over-year and it beat earnings estimates by a wide margin, all while the stock trades well below its 52-week high. The key risk is that the stock has actually slipped over the past week and is trading below its short-term average, so the recent fundamental strength hasn't fully shown up in the chart yet.

Stop-loss$334.85-10.0%
Today's price$372.06
Target$390.66+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$900 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.0%)
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
  • 5-day momentum is actually -9.21%, and MACD histogram is sharply negative (-3.77) with the MACD line below its signal — both point to fading, not accelerating, momentum despite the 30-day gain and earnings beat.
  • RSI at 48.04 is neutral and price sits below the 50-day SMA ($382.84 vs. $372.06 spot) — the post-earnings pop has already partially reversed, and only 1 of 5 agents backed this pick, the weakest conviction of the four despite the highest stated probability (76%).
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Calibrated probability: 70% (raw model estimate: 76%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
67%
+1.4%
10%

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

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
—
—
The 30-day trend is positive, but the stock has fallen over 9% in the last 5 days, failing the short-term momentum requirement.
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
—
—
No catalyst news found, 5-day momentum is negative (-9.2%), and MACD is bearish — technicals argue against the move rather than for it
Orion
—
—
Semiconductor tailwind exists, but Teradyne's own technicals are rolling over — 5-day momentum is -9.2%, RSI has slipped to 48, and MACD is bearish, undermining confidence despite the 30-day gain.
Quinn
—
—
RSI and MACD are both neutral-to-bearish and 5-day momentum has turned sharply negative (-9.2%), so no qualifying setup was found.

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#4 AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.
1 Agent Only  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 70%

Amazon runs the world's largest online store and its cloud unit, AWS, just posted its fastest growth in over four years, alongside a big jump in overall profit. The stock is still trading meaningfully below its 52-week high, leaving room for further gains. The main risk is that part of the reported profit came from a one-time investment gain rather than the core business, and insiders including Jeff Bezos have been selling heavily.

Stop-loss$230.63-10.0%
Today's price$256.26
Target$269.07+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$900 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.0%)
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
  • MACD histogram is negative (-1.68) with the line below its signal, and 5-day momentum is negative (-0.84%) — the AWS-driven rally is already losing steam days after the print, not confirming acceleration.
  • Only 1 of 5 agents flagged this pick, the same weak-conviction pattern as TER, yet it carries a 76% probability — a mismatch between consensus and confidence that warrants skepticism.
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Calibrated probability: 70% (raw model estimate: 76%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
67%
+1.4%
10%

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

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
—
—
The 30-day trend is positive, but the recent 5-day trend has slipped negative, failing the short-term momentum requirement.
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
—
—
No catalyst news found, earnings are two months away, and both RSI and MACD are in neutral-to-weak territory
Orion
—
—
E-commerce/consumer discretionary lacks a confirmed rotation tailwind today, and short-term technicals are soft — RSI below 50, negative MACD, and slightly negative 5-day momentum.
Quinn
—
—
RSI and the MACD trend indicator both fall just short of the framework's qualifying thresholds, so no setup applies.

Data Sources

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Retail Investor Execution Guide

This report identifies stocks with an AI-assessed probability of gaining +5% within 30 calendar days (target exit by September 26, 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 26, 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 101 NASDAQ 100 constituents and short-listed 25 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • FTNTFortinet, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up 14.6% in 5 days and 15.2% in 30 days, sitting just 0.6% off its 52-week high — strong, confirmed momentum in a leading cybersecurity name.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-27 runs until 2026-09-26 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly 20% 5-day gain and 25%+ 30-day gain, just 0.5% from its 52-week high, showing accelerating momentum in cybersecurity.
    Reward-to-risk 0.41 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -12.3% stop.
  • PANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 9.5% 5-day and 20% 30-day gains with the stock only 4% off its high, confirming sustained sector-wide security demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.42 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -12.0% stop.
  • NVDANVIDIA CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 5%+ 5-day gain on massive volume, up nearly 16% over 30 days and just 3.6% from its 52-week high — AI infrastructure demand remains the dominant catalyst.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-06 runs until 2026-09-05 (9 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedAlready held
    Scout: Steady 11.7% 30-day gain with the stock just 1.5% off its 52-week high, indicating durable buying interest in the name.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DXCMDexCom, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up nearly 19% over 30 days and only 3.6% from its 52-week high, showing sustained momentum in diabetes-tech leadership.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-12 runs until 2026-09-11 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 16% 30-day gain with the stock just 4.6% off its high, pointing to renewed institutional interest in the biotech.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: 11% 30-day gain and only 2.3% off its 52-week high — a large-cap biotech showing quiet, consistent strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Fresh FDA approval for its HIV pill Bixlenvo is a concrete near-term catalyst, and the stock is already up nearly 11% over 30 days and just 5% off its high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ABNBAirbnb, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 20%+ 30-day gain with the stock only 4.7% from its 52-week high, reflecting strong, sustained travel-demand momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MSFTMicrosoft CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Nearly 5% 5-day and 28% 30-day gains, just 8.8% off its high — broad AI/cloud momentum in the mega-cap leader.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-05 runs until 2026-09-04 (8 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADBEAdobe Inc.Already held
    Scout: 6% 5-day and 16% 30-day gains showing renewed momentum after a prolonged period of underperformance, with room to continue closing the gap to its highs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-24 runs until 2026-09-23 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SHOPShopify Inc.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 5% 5-day and 18.5% 30-day gains, indicating accelerating e-commerce platform momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DASHDoorDash, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 4.3% 5-day and 18.6% 30-day gains show consistent buying pressure in the delivery leader.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-25 runs until 2026-09-24 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • TSLATesla, Inc.Picked #2
    Scout: 2.8% 5-day and 15.4% 30-day gains reflect a sustained rebound, with continued momentum potential.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • LITELumentum Holdings Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Explosive 8.7% 5-day and 46.7% 30-day gains driven by optical-networking demand tied to AI data center buildout.
    Reward-to-risk 0.37 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -13.6% stop.
  • ADSKAutodesk, Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: 7.8% 5-day and 14% 30-day gains show accelerating momentum in the design-software name.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • WDAYWorkday, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 21% 30-day gain reflects a strong recovery in enterprise SaaS demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.43 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -11.7% stop.
  • CDNSCadence Design Systems, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 11% 5-day gain shows fresh acceleration in EDA/chip-design tool demand tied to the broader AI infrastructure theme.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SNPSSynopsys, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 16.8% 5-day and 21% 30-day gains — one of the strongest momentum profiles in the index, tied to chip-design tool demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.50 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -10.1% stop.
  • TERTeradyne, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: 16% 30-day gain reflects renewed strength in semiconductor test equipment demand.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • CEGConstellation Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 3.5% 5-day and 8.7% 30-day gains driven by continued power-demand tailwinds from AI data center buildout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-18 runs until 2026-09-17 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: 11% 30-day gain shows renewed momentum in the e-commerce and cloud leader.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Steady 7.8% 30-day gain with the stock only 6.8% off its high, indicating consistent defensive-growth demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CMCSAComcast CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 15.8% single-session move and 9.2% 30-day gain suggest a fresh re-rating with room to extend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.

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.