AI Stock Picks — FTSE 100

Wednesday, September 2, 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 15.4

The FTSE 100 is showing a sharp sector rotation rather than a broad advance: precious-metals and diversified miners are surging on safe-haven demand tied to Middle East supply-risk headlines (US-Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz tension pushing oil higher), while insurers, banks and select software/services names post solid sustained gains. This is offset by heavy selling in tobacco, housebuilders, retail, REITs and some pharma names, so the index-wide picture is mixed rather than uniformly bullish.

Gold and copper miners rallying hard on geopolitical safe-haven flows and firmer metals pricesUK insurers and banks extending multi-week uptrends, several within a few percent of 52-week highsMiddle East tension (Iran/Hormuz, oil +1%) lifting energy-linked names while broad consumer/defensive sectors sell offSelective software/business-services momentum (Sage, Computacenter, LSEG) on strong recent updates

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 EDV.L SKIP — £4,569.00 → £4,803.16
stop £4,102.96
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 BEZ.L SKIP — £1,298.00 → £1,363.98
stop £1,268.15
 Position cap reached — 108 of 20 slots in use.
#3 INVP.L SKIP — £661.50 → £694.58
stop £625.78
 Position cap reached — 108 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: AMP (to Sep 3), RJF (to Sep 4), NVDA (to Sep 5), SWK (to Sep 6), 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), FDX (to Sep 13) … and 96 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
3 picks
Nova
No picks
None of the seven candidates had a company-specific news catalyst within the last 21 days — the news search returned only generic market headlines with no mention of these companies. Several (STAN.L, INVP.L, ITRK.L, BEZ.L) were also essentially flat over 30 days, showing no price confirmation of a hidden event, while DGE.L is in a technical downtrend and EDV.L's price data looks unreliable and its momentum has already faded.
Orion
4 picks
Quinn
5 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 EDV.LEndeavour Mining plc
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 66%

Endeavour Mining operates gold mines across West Africa. Gold and mining stocks are being bought up as investors seek a safe haven amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, and the shares have climbed sharply over the past month as a result. The main risk is that the rally has been very steep and the stock has already cooled off over the last week, so any easing of geopolitical tension could trigger profit-taking.

Stop-loss£4,102.96-10.2%
Today's price£4,569.00
Target£4,803.16+5.1%
Agents estimate: £4,808.87 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼£898 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.2%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 66%. 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 has already flipped negative at -4.67% despite the 30-day return of +29.9%, suggesting the rally is losing steam right as the pick is made.
  • Price sits well above both its 50-day (3940.08) and 200-day (4169.28) SMAs after a 29.9% one-month surge, an extension of roughly 16% above the 50-day average that historically invites mean-reversion pullbacks even with RSI at a moderate 61.
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Calibrated probability: 66% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
67%
-0.2%
0%

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
—
—
News search turned up no company-specific catalyst (only generic market headlines); the big 30-day price surge already appears to be fading over the last week, and a suspiciously large one-day price jump in the data looks like a data quality issue rather than a fresh event.
Orion
73%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 BEZ.LBeazley plc
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 66%

Beazley is a specialty insurer at Lloyd's of London, covering things like cyber, marine, and property risks. Its share price sits comfortably above its key trend lines and momentum indicators just turned positive, pointing to steady buying interest. The main risk is that insurers can face sudden, unpredictable losses from large claims events, and the stock's unusually tight recent trading range means a 5% move may take time to show up.

Stop-loss£1,268.15-2.3%
Today's price£1,298.00
Target£1,363.98+5.1%
Agents estimate: £1,365.06 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼£977 if the stop-loss is hit (-2.3%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 66%. 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
  • 30-day return is just +0.39% and 5-day momentum is flat at 0.12% — the 'momentum' thesis rests almost entirely on RSI (63.76) and a marginal MACD histogram tick of 0.2053, not on actual price performance.
  • The stock is pinned inside an extremely tight Bollinger range (upper 1299.98 vs lower 1289.27, a band of under 1%) while sitting at its 52-week high, leaving very little room for a low-volatility breakout to generate the targeted 5% move within 30 days.
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Calibrated probability: 66% (raw model estimate: 64%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

2.2:1
31%
+2.4%
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
72%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
The stock has traded in an extremely tight range for a month with very low volatility, offering no clear technical trigger for a 5% move within 30 days.
Nova
—
—
No catalyst found; the stock has traded in a very narrow range over the past month with nothing new in the news to point to a fresh catalyst.
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 INVP.LInvestec Group
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 66%

Investec is a banking and wealth management group operating mainly in the UK and South Africa. The stock is trading above its key trend lines and shows the strongest short-term momentum of the group. The main risk is that its outperformance versus the wider market has been modest, leaving less cushion if sentiment turns.

Stop-loss£625.78-5.4%
Today's price£661.50
Target£694.58+5.0%
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£946 if the stop-loss is hit (-5.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 66%. 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 at -0.9588 with the MACD line (2.3074) below its signal (3.2662) — a bearish crossover that directly contradicts the momentum narrative built around the 5-day pop.
  • The 30-day return is nearly flat at +0.46%, meaning the entire bull case leans on a single 5-day spike of +4.09%/+1.9%; this is the lowest-conviction pick of the three (2/5 agents, 62% probability) and the shortest, noisiest window of price action to build a thesis on.
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Calibrated probability: 66% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.9:1
52%
+1.0%
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
67%
High
Blaze
—
—
Trend is intact but the stock is already close to its recent high with little value-entry cushion, and short-term momentum is turning negative — a weaker setup than the top picks.
Nova
—
—
No company-specific catalyst identified in the news search, and the share price has barely moved over 30 days.
Orion
58%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
None of the quantitative setups triggered — RSI is neutral, MACD momentum is negative, and there is no Bollinger squeeze or golden cross to build a case on.

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 2, 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 2, 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 25 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • EDV.LEndeavour Mining plcPicked #1
    Scout: Explosive ~30% 5-day and 30-day gain on gold's safe-haven rally; strong recent volume confirms real buying interest despite the extended move.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • FRES.LFresnillo plcAlready held
    Scout: +24% today and +23% over 30 days as silver/gold prices spike on geopolitical risk; a genuine momentum breakout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AAL.LAnglo American plcAlready held
    Scout: Up nearly 11% today and 11.6% over 30 days, sitting just 4% off its 52-week high — broad commodity strength with room to fresh highs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-24 runs until 2026-09-23 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GLEN.LGlencore plcAlready held
    Scout: Nearly 10% one-day and 10.6% 30-day gain on metals/trading strength; heavy volume supports continuation.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • RIO.LRio Tinto GroupAlready held
    Scout: Steady +6.9% 30-day trend with a 5.6% pop today, riding the same iron ore/copper safe-haven bid as peers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-25 runs until 2026-09-24 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ANTO.LAntofagasta plcAlready held
    Scout: Copper miner up 5.3% today and 4.6% over 30 days, benefiting from the metals rally alongside broader mining sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-28 runs until 2026-09-27 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BGEO.LLion Finance Group PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Up 15% today, 12% over 30 days, and just 1.9% below its 52-week high — strong sustained momentum into new-high territory.
    20-day average daily volume 72,229 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • CCC.LComputacenter plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Sharp 15.6% one-day and 15.4% 30-day rally, likely on a strong trading update; only 6.5% from its 52-week high.
    20-day average daily volume 231,251 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • SGE.LThe Sage Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Up 8.4% today and 5.6% over 30 days on renewed software-sector buying, with room to reclaim recent highs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SMT.LScottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLCAlready held
    Scout: +10% today and +8.9% over 30 days, tracking a rebound in global growth/tech holdings, just 6% off its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AV.LAviva plcAlready held
    Scout: Up 5.5% today and 4.3% over 30 days, trading just 1.2% below its 52-week high — one of the strongest sustained uptrends in insurance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-18 runs until 2026-09-17 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADM.LAdmiral Group plcAlready held
    Scout: +4.3% today and +3.5% over 30 days, only 4.7% off its 52-week high, extending a steady insurance-sector rally.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-27 runs until 2026-09-26 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HSX.LHiscox LtdAlready held
    Scout: Consistent gains (+2.9% today, +4.8% over 30 days) and just 2.2% from its 52-week high — a quality momentum name near breakout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STJ.LSt. James's Place plcAlready held
    Scout: Strong 8.6% one-day and 5.3% 30-day bounce as wealth-management sentiment improves, though still well off its high, offering more re-rating room.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-17 runs until 2026-09-16 (14 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MRO.LMelrose Industries PLCAlready held
    Scout: +7% today and +4.9% over 30 days on aerospace-supply-chain optimism, continuing to recover from depressed levels.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-31 runs until 2026-09-30 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CTEC.LConvatec Group PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: Steady climb (+4.3% today, +3.6% over 30 days) in medtech, approaching its 52-week high.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 59% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • IMI.LIMI plcAlready held
    Scout: +3.6% today and +2.7% over 30 days, trading just 3.9% below its 52-week high on continued industrial-sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-31 runs until 2026-09-30 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STAN.LStandard Chartered PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: 5-day gain of 3% and only 3.25% below its 52-week high, reflecting continued strength in Asia-focused banking.
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 59% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • INVP.LInvestec GroupPicked #3
    Scout: Up 1.9% today and 4.1% over 5 days, just 4.1% off its 52-week high, tracking the broader financials rally.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • CRDA.LCroda International PlcAlready held
    Scout: +4.6% today and +3.4% over 30 days, only 4.8% from its 52-week high — specialty chemicals demand improving.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SHEL.LShell plcAlready held
    Scout: +1.8% today with oil prices firming on Middle East supply-risk headlines (US-Iran tensions), a direct macro catalyst for the next 30 days.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • LSEG.LLondon Stock Exchange Group plcAlready held
    Scout: +2% today and steady 30-day gains on financial-market-infrastructure demand, with room toward its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DGE.LDiageo plcPassed over
    Scout: +3.6% today and +2.3% over 30 days, showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged consumer-staples drawdown.
    Aria: Diageo failed the momentum screen — its 5-day price trend is negative even though the 30-day return is still slightly positive.
    Blaze: A negative volume divergence appeared (price rising while underlying volume trend weakens), a warning sign the recent bounce isn't well supported.
    Nova: No catalyst found; the stock remains well below its 52-week high with a weakening volume trend and no fresh news to explain a turnaround.
    Orion: Consumer staples/spirits aren't a favored sector right now, and the stock shows weakening buying pressure (bearish volume divergence) and negative momentum over the past week.
    Quinn: No quantitative setup was triggered, and trading volume is diverging from price (a sign of underlying selling pressure), which argues against a near-term breakout.
  • ITRK.LIntertek Group plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Trading just 0.3% below its 52-week high with flat-to-positive short-term returns — a low-volatility breakout candidate.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 55% raw (48% after calibration)).
  • BEZ.LBeazley plcPicked #2
    Scout: Only 0.15% off its 52-week high with a stable positive trend, positioning it for a fresh breakout on continued insurance strength.
    Made the final report at #2.

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.