AI Stock Picks — NASDAQ 100

Tuesday, September 1, 2026  ·  Five AI analysts screened this index for stocks with the best shot at gaining +5% within 30 days

Today's Market Mood

Neutral  Normal choppiness · VIX 16.0

The NASDAQ 100 is showing extreme dispersion — several large-caps are near 52-week highs with sustained 5-/30-day gains while others have fallen double digits in a single session, signaling a headline-driven, event-sensitive tape rather than a clean directional trend. A geopolitical oil shock (US strikes near Hormuz, crude above $94) adds a fresh macro variable that favors energy names and could pressure input-cost-sensitive sectors. Selectivity favors names with confirmed multi-timeframe momentum and proximity to highs over one-day spikes that may reverse.

Mega-cap tech and semiconductor names (AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, QCOM, MU) showing sustained 5-day and 30-day strength near 52-week highsGeopolitical oil shock from US-Iran/Hormuz strikes lifting energy names (BKR, FANG) as a fresh near-term catalystHealthcare/biotech sector rotation, with several names (VRTX, GILD, REGN, AMGN) trading near 52-week highs on sector-wide strengthHigh index-wide volatility and dispersion, with many constituents posting double-digit single-day moves in both directions — a market rewarding selective, catalyst-confirmed positions over broad exposure

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%
115 · 1016.5%
1016.5% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 SNPS SKIP — $419.12 → $441.76
stop $375.95
 Position cap reached — 115 of 20 slots in use.
#2 QCOM SKIP — $166.06 → $175.19
stop $151.94
 Position cap reached — 115 of 20 slots in use.
#3 FANG SKIP — $203.32 → $213.49
stop $185.02
 Position cap reached — 115 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: AMP (to Sep 3), RJF (to Sep 4), NVDA (to Sep 5), SWK (to Sep 6), FAST (to Sep 9), WAT (to Sep 9), LLY (to Sep 10), DRI (to Sep 11), DXCM (to Sep 11), BDX (to Sep 12), BLK (to Sep 12), EXPD (to Sep 13) … and 103 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
4 picks
Blaze
4 picks
Nova
2 picks
Orion
4 picks
Quinn
3 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 SNPSSynopsys, Inc.
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 68%

Synopsys makes the design software that chipmakers use to build semiconductors, and it just reported results that beat the top end of its own guidance, driven by strong AI-related demand. Management raised its full-year outlook right after the report. The main risk is that the stock is still far below its 52-week high, which suggests lingering investor worries that one good quarter may not fully erase.

Stop-loss$375.95-10.3%
Today's price$419.12
Target$441.76+5.4%
Agents estimate: $443.43 (+0.4% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,054 if the target hits (+5.4%)
▼$897 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.3%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 68%. 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 sits 31.94% below its 52-week high and below both the SMA50 (416.22 vs current 419.12 is marginal) and well under the SMA200 (446.73), with no golden cross — the 'strong momentum' is a bounce inside a longer downtrend, not a confirmed trend reversal.
  • OBV is negative at -39,836,055 despite the price surge, showing volume isn't confirming the rally even though ObvDivergence isn't flagged as true.
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Calibrated probability: 68% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-0.1%
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
79%
Very High
Nova
63%
High
Orion
53%
Medium
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 68%

Qualcomm makes the chips that power most smartphones and is pushing into PCs and cars. After a rough stretch, the stock just broke out of a tight trading range on strong buying volume, and it doesn't report earnings again for about two months, which lowers near-term surprise risk. The main risk is that shares are still below their 50-day average, meaning there's overhead resistance to clear before the rally can fully take hold.

Stop-loss$151.94-8.5%
Today's price$166.06
Target$175.19+5.5%
Agents estimate: $176.02 (+0.5% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,055 if the target hits (+5.5%)
▼$915 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.5%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 68%. 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 (166.06) is still below the SMA50 (172.44) and only marginally above SMA200 (167.93) with no golden cross, and remains 36.11% off its 52-week high — the 'breakout' thesis is undercut by a still-bearish MACD line (-1.68 vs signal -3.37, both negative), meaning the trend is only turning less negative, not confirmed bullish.
  • The Bollinger squeeze cited as bullish is directionally neutral — a squeeze precedes a breakout in either direction, and with price already testing the upper band (168.95) after a 12.5% single-day jump, the move may already be exhausted rather than just beginning.
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Calibrated probability: 68% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
61%
+0.7%
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
75%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Its latest quarter showed revenue and profit down year-over-year with a slight earnings miss, and management's language leaned defensive, citing rising memory and input costs — no confirmed beat or guidance raise despite today's big price pop.
Nova
—
—
Today's jump is not backed by strong multi-day momentum, and the stock remains below its 50-day average, making the move look shakier than SNPS or LITE
Orion
53%
Medium
Quinn
70%
High

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 68%

Diamondback Energy pumps and sells oil and gas in West Texas. It just beat earnings estimates, raised its production outlook, and doubled its stock buyback program to $16 billion, and rising oil prices from Middle East tensions give it an extra tailwind. The main risk is that oil prices could fall back just as quickly if the geopolitical situation calms down, and some company insiders have been selling shares.

Stop-loss$185.02-9.0%
Today's price$203.32
Target$213.49+5.0%
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 68%. 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 negative at -3.99% and MACD histogram has flipped negative (-0.72, line below signal), directly contradicting the bullish narrative built on the early-August earnings beat — the trend has stalled since.
  • OBV is negative at -13,950,939, indicating net distribution even as price holds near highs, a warning sign that isn't offset by the cited oil-price tailwind.
Show the detailed analysis

Calibrated probability: 68% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
64%
+0.4%
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
—
—
Up modestly over the past month but fell nearly 4% in the last week, failing the near-term momentum requirement.
Blaze
79%
Very High
Nova
—
—
Price is essentially flat today and down over the last 5 days, showing no real momentum or catalyst despite the energy-sector tailwind from higher oil prices
Orion
56%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
No qualifying quantitative setup: RSI is neutral (54.2, not oversold), the MACD histogram is negative, 5-day momentum is negative (-4.0%), and there is no Bollinger squeeze or golden cross.

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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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 24 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • AAPLApple Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5-day (+4.8%) and 30-day (+7.1%) returns both positive, trading only ~5.7% off its 52-week high — confirmed sustained momentum, not a one-day pop.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MSFTMicrosoft CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Consistent positive momentum across both windows and within ~9.5% of its 52-week high; mega-cap stability plus AI/cloud tailwinds support continuation.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-28 runs until 2026-09-27 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NVDANVIDIA CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 5-day and 30-day returns both positive on heavy volume, just ~7.7% off its 52-week high — sector-leading semiconductor momentum intact.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-06 runs until 2026-09-05 (4 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedAlready held
    Scout: Only ~1.1% off its 52-week high with a strong +16.7% 30-day return, aligning with today's broad healthcare-sector rally.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive 5-day and 30-day trends (+1.5%/+13.6%), within ~5.3% of its 52-week high, benefiting from the current healthcare-sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Trading just ~3.4% off its 52-week high with a strong +7.7% 30-day return, riding today's healthcare-sector-wide advance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: Only ~2.7% off its 52-week high with a robust +14.9% 30-day return, consistent with sector-wide healthcare momentum in the news flow.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Steady positive momentum (+0.7%/+5.7%) and within ~5.8% of its 52-week high — low-volatility compounder with confirmed trend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-20 runs until 2026-09-19 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Positive 5-day and 30-day returns, ~10% off its 52-week high, reflecting durable strength in security software demand.
    Only Aria selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 67% raw (68% after calibration)).
  • CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Sharp +15.9% 5-day surge backed by a positive 30-day trend and proximity to its 52-week high (~8% off), indicating strong buyer conviction.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-31 runs until 2026-09-30 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BKRBaker Hughes CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Sustained positive momentum (+2.9%/+4.9%) close to its 52-week high, with the oil-price spike from the Iran/Hormuz strikes news as a direct near-term catalyst.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: Trading only ~6.3% off its 52-week high with a positive 30-day return; the crude-oil surge above $94 following the Hormuz strikes is a direct tailwind for E&P earnings.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • SNPSSynopsys, Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: Strong sustained momentum (+6.2% 5-day, +6.9% 30-day) in design-software/AI-chip tooling demand.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • QCOMQUALCOMM IncorporatedPicked #2
    Scout: Positive 5-day and 30-day returns (+4.8%/+9.6%) suggest renewed strength in mobile/semiconductor demand.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • MUMicron Technology, Inc.Passed over
    Scout: Consistent positive momentum (+0.6%/+13.1%) tied to the memory-chip upcycle narrative supporting the broader semiconductor complex.
    Aria: Strong monthly gain but essentially flat over the last 5 days, so it lacks confirmed near-term momentum.
    Blaze: Its next earnings report falls squarely inside the 30-day holding window, adding real binary event risk, and combined with very heavy recent insider selling by the CEO, the risk/reward did not clear the bar despite a strong beat history.
    Nova: Despite a big one-day jump, the stock's 5-day trend was actually flat-to-negative going into today, suggesting the move is a single-day spike rather than a building trend, and it has earnings due right at the edge of the 30-day window adding binary risk
    Orion: The huge one-day jump isn't confirmed by the last 5 days, which were actually flat-to-slightly-down, matching the classic pattern of a spike that fades
    Quinn: On-balance volume divergence (price rising without matching volume confirmation) combined with slightly negative 5-day momentum pulls the calculated probability down to the statistical floor — a genuine distribution warning, not a data gap.
  • ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive 5-day and 30-day trend (+1.2%/+7.1%) with diversified industrial-software exposure providing a steadier catalyst base.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (19 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • TSLATesla, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Both 5-day and 30-day returns positive (+1.9%/+10.9%) on elevated volume, indicating renewed buying interest after recent weakness.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-27 runs until 2026-09-26 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SNDKSandisk CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Powerful sustained momentum (+5.5% 5-day, +21.3% 30-day) tied to the same memory/storage upcycle lifting Micron and Western Digital peers.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 79% raw (68% after calibration)).
  • ADBEAdobe Inc.Already held
    Scout: Confirmed positive trend across both windows (+4.2%/+14.6%), suggesting renewed confidence in its AI-monetization narrative.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-31 runs until 2026-09-30 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • LITELumentum Holdings Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Strong sustained momentum (+4.2%/+10.9%) tied to optical-networking demand from AI datacenter buildout.
    Reward-to-risk 0.41 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.30% target against a -13.0% stop.
  • CEGConstellation Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Positive momentum across both windows (+2.4%/+2.3%), benefiting from continued power-demand tailwinds tied to AI datacenter buildout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-18 runs until 2026-09-17 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PLTRPalantir Technologies Inc.Already held
    Scout: Exceptional 30-day return (+45.5%) with 5-day returns also positive and only ~11.9% off its 52-week high — high-conviction momentum, though already extended so position sizing should reflect elevated volatility.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-28 runs until 2026-09-27 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FTNTFortinet, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Sharp +6.7% 5-day breakout brings it to within ~6.8% of its 52-week high, suggesting a fresh momentum inflection in cybersecurity demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-27 runs until 2026-09-26 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DXCMDexCom, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Trading only ~2% off its 52-week high with a positive 30-day return, reflecting steady strength in the medical-device space.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-12 runs until 2026-09-11 (10 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.