AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Tuesday, September 8, 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 15.3

The broader index shows widespread weakness, with most constituents down double digits from their 52-week highs and negative 30-day returns, suggesting a market-wide correction or rotation. However, several distinct pockets show genuine sustained strength: energy refiners near 52-week highs on strong crack spreads, AI-infrastructure and memory-chip names on datacenter demand, and select agriculture/fertilizer and defensive healthcare names showing multi-week momentum rather than one-day noise.

Refining margin expansion pushing energy names (VLO, PSX, MPC, COP, CVX) to fresh highsAI datacenter buildout driving memory, storage, power and optical infrastructure names (MU, SNDK, STX, WDC, DELL, VST, CEG, VRT, LITE, GLW)Agriculture input pricing recovery lifting fertilizer/ag-chem stocks (MOS, CF, CTVA)Defensive healthcare/pharma strength amid broader market softness (MRK, GILD, HUM, IQV)

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 INTC SKIP — $105.56 → $111.06
stop $94.79
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 MOS SKIP — $26.38 → $27.70
stop $24.11
 Position cap reached — 116 of 20 slots in use.
#3 VST SKIP — $153.67 → $161.37
stop $138.61
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#4 MPC SKIP — $396.76 → $417.45
stop $357.08
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

Already open: 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), CPAY (to Sep 16), GPN (to Sep 16), STT (to Sep 16), RR.L (to Sep 16) … and 104 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
8 picks
Blaze
12 picks
Nova
4 picks
Orion
9 picks
Quinn
7 picks

4 Stock Picks

Diversification filter applied: 1 pick removed due to high same-sector price correlation with a higher-ranked pick (STX), avoiding concentrated sector exposure.
#1 INTCIntel Corporation
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 65%

Intel designs and manufactures computer chips and is in the middle of a turnaround effort. Its stock has been climbing steadily, and a strong vote of confidence came when the CEO personally bought $10 million of stock in August. The main risk is that Intel is still working through real business challenges, so the rally could stall if turnaround progress disappoints.

Stop-loss$94.79-10.2%
Today's price$105.56
Target$111.06+5.2%
Agents estimate: $111.27 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,052 if the target hits (+5.2%)
▼$898 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.2%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 65%. 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 5-day move is actually +17.93% (not the +5.7% cited), and price is now pinned against the upper Bollinger band ($106.26 vs. $105.56 last), a classic sign of a stretched, mean-reversion-prone rally rather than steady acceleration.
  • MACD line is still negative (-1.19) despite a bullish histogram crossover, meaning the indicator remains below its zero line — the broader trend hasn't confirmed the reversal, just a short-term bounce.
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Calibrated probability: 65% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
+0.1%
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
75%
Very High
Blaze
82%
Very High
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
63%
High
Quinn
62%
High

Data Sources

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#2 MOSThe Mosaic Company
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Strong conviction · 65%

Mosaic is one of the world's largest producers of crop fertilizers. Its stock has been climbing steadily as fertilizer prices strengthen, holding up even while much of the broader market has struggled. The main risk is that the company's earnings have been inconsistent, and the stock is nearing overbought levels where a near-term breather would be normal.

Stop-loss$24.11-8.6%
Today's price$26.38
Target$27.70+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$914 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.6%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 65%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI at 69.43 sits a hair below the classic 70 overbought line, and OBV is net negative at -111.78M even as price pushes toward its 26-day high — cumulative volume flow doesn't confirm the price strength.
  • Despite the 30-day pop, MOS is still 28.7% below its 52-week high, so this could be a sharp bounce inside a longer downtrend rather than a new leg up.
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Calibrated probability: 65% (raw model estimate: 61%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
63%
-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
—
—
Recent quarterly results showed widening GAAP losses, declining sequential revenue and EBITDA, and a below-estimate earnings surprise — a genuine fundamental red flag despite the stock's recent price strength.
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 VSTVistra Corp.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 65%

Vistra is a power-generation company that sells electricity, including to the data centers powering the AI boom. Its stock has been trending higher on the idea that surging AI electricity demand benefits power producers. The main risk is that Vistra's earnings history has been shaky, so the current optimism could be tested at the next report.

Stop-loss$138.61-9.8%
Today's price$153.67
Target$161.37+5.0%
Agents estimate: $161.39 (+0.0% vs target)
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 65%. 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 ($153.67) is still below its 200-day SMA ($157.66) — the stock hasn't reclaimed its own long-term trend line despite the bull case leaning on 'healthy' technicals.
  • OBV is negative (-41.69M) even as the stock rallies toward the top of its Bollinger squeeze, suggesting the breakout candidate lacks confirmed accumulation; a squeeze can resolve down just as easily as up.
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Calibrated probability: 65% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-0.6%
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
75%
Very High
Blaze
58%
Medium
Nova
56%
Medium
Orion
—
—
Vistra benefits only indirectly from datacenter power demand, isn't a clean match for the confirmed strength sectors, and its last earnings report badly missed expectations.
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#4 MPCMarathon Petroleum Corporation
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 6/10
Strong conviction · 65%

Marathon Petroleum runs oil refineries that turn crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The company just reported spectacular results — profit was more than four times higher than a year ago thanks to wide margins on refined fuel — but the stock has already jumped over 30% in a single day and looks quite stretched in the short term. The main risk is that this good news is already reflected in the price, so a pullback is possible even though the underlying business is strong.

Stop-loss$357.08-10.0%
Today's price$396.76
Target$417.45+5.2%
Agents estimate: $418.30 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,052 if the target hits (+5.2%)
▼$900 if the stop-loss is hit (-10.0%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 65%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI at 80.26 is deep in overbought territory (well past the 70 threshold), a level historically associated with short-term pullbacks even in strong uptrends.
  • Volume on the latest surge was only 872,060 shares — thin participation for a large-cap refiner near its 52-week high, raising doubt about how broadly this move is backed; consistent with only 2 of 5 agents agreeing on the pick.
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Calibrated probability: 65% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-0.4%
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
—
—
Momentum is strong, but RSI above 80 signals the stock is significantly overbought and due for a possible pullback, capping conviction despite passing the initial screen.
Blaze
65%
High
Nova
—
—
RSI of 80 signals the stock is significantly overbought, and today's trading volume was well below average, so the recent rally lacks fresh conviction.
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
—
—
RSI reached a very overbought level (above 80), raising the odds of a near-term pullback despite the strong trend.

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 8, 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 8, 2026. This is your hard deadline. If a stock has not hit its target by then, exit anyway. Holding past the window turns a short-term trade into an unsupervised long-term position.
  7. Never add to a losing position. If your stop-loss is hit, exit completely. Averaging down turns a small, controlled loss into a potentially large one.

Position Sizing by Conviction Tier

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

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

The Three Exit Rules

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

Understanding the Numbers

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

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

Scout scanned 503 S&P 500 constituents and short-listed 30 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • VLOValero Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Up roughly 6% over 5 days and 21% over 30 days, trading within a fraction of a percent of its 52-week high on strong refining margins.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-04 runs until 2026-10-04 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PSXPhillips 66Already held
    Scout: 5-day and 30-day returns both strongly positive, sitting less than 1% below its 52-week high as refining margins expand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationPicked #4
    Scout: Nearly 24% gain over the past month and essentially at its 52-week high, confirming sustained refiner momentum rather than a one-day pop.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • COPConocoPhillipsAlready held
    Scout: Steady multi-week uptrend (9% over 30 days) with the stock only about 2% off its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-24 runs until 2026-09-23 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CVXChevron CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Consistent gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows, trading near its 52-week high alongside broader oil-price strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SNDKSandisk CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Explosive but sustained move — up 14% over 5 days and 44% over 30 days — on surging NAND/memory pricing, a genuine industry-wide catalyst.
    Reward-to-risk 0.44 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.31% target against a -12.0% stop.
  • MUMicron Technology, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up 6% over 5 days and 18% over 30 days, riding the same memory-chip pricing upcycle as its peers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STXSeagate Technology Holdings plcDiversification filter
    Scout: 10%+ gain over 5 days and 14% over 30 days as datacenter storage demand accelerates.
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.76 30-day daily-return correlation with INTC (both in Technology).
  • WDCWestern Digital CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Sustained storage-sector rally, up roughly 8% over 5 days and 11% over 30 days.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 79% raw (65% after calibration)).
  • DELLDell Technologies Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Up over 16% in both the 5-day and 30-day windows and trading within 1% of its 52-week high on AI server demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.46 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.25% target against a -11.4% stop.
  • HOODRobinhood Markets, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly 15% gain over 5 days and 27% over 30 days, reflecting sustained retail-trading and crypto-linked momentum.
    Reward-to-risk 0.50 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.20% target against a -10.5% stop.
  • VSTVistra Corp.Picked #3
    Scout: Up almost 12% over 5 days and 7.6% over 30 days as power demand tied to AI datacenters continues to lift generators.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • CEGConstellation Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Roughly 9.5% gains in both the 5-day and 30-day windows on nuclear/power demand tied to AI infrastructure buildout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VRTVertiv Holdings CoDropped at merge
    Scout: 13% gain over 5 days and 8% over 30 days, benefiting from datacenter cooling/power infrastructure demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.50 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.11% target against a -10.3% stop.
  • LITELumentum Holdings Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Up 7.6% over 5 days and 21% over 30 days on optical networking demand tied to AI datacenter buildouts.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • GLWCorning IncorporatedDropped at merge
    Scout: 13% gain over 5 days, part of a sustained rally in optical/fiber infrastructure tied to AI capacity expansion.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 8%+ gains in both the 5-day and 30-day windows, tracking continued strength in AI-related semiconductor demand.
    Reward-to-risk 0.48 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.24% target against a -11.0% stop.
  • INTCIntel CorporationPicked #1
    Scout: Sharp 18% 5-day rally alongside an 8% 30-day gain, suggesting a durable turnaround narrative rather than single-day noise.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • MRVLMarvell Technology, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up 8% over 5 days and nearly 10% over 30 days, tracking the broader semiconductor/AI infrastructure rally.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MOSThe Mosaic CompanyPicked #2
    Scout: Sustained fertilizer-sector strength, up 9% over 5 days and 12% over 30 days.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • CFCF Industries Holdings, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up 10% over 30 days and only about 5% off its 52-week high on firming fertilizer pricing.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CTVACorteva, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 12% gain over 30 days and within 6% of its 52-week high, reflecting the same agricultural-input pricing recovery.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-02 runs until 2026-10-02 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NEMNewmont CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Steady gains across both windows (9.5% over 30 days) and just 5% off its 52-week high as gold prices stay firm.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MRKMerck & Co., Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up nearly 14% over 30 days and only about 5% from its 52-week high, showing durable defensive-pharma strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Consistent 10% gain over 30 days, trading roughly 7% below its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • TGTTarget CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Positive momentum in both the 5-day and 30-day windows, near a multi-month high on signs of a retail turnaround.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-25 runs until 2026-09-24 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BBYBest Buy Co., Inc.Already held
    Scout: Strong sustained rally — nearly 11% over 5 days and 8% over 30 days — trading just 2.7% off its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HUMHumana Inc.Already held
    Scout: 6% gain over 5 days and similar over 30 days, sitting only 5% below its 52-week high on managed-care sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-04 runs until 2026-10-04 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DEDeere & CompanyAlready held
    Scout: 12% gain over 30 days and within 3.3% of its 52-week high on improving farm-equipment demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-03 runs until 2026-10-03 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ORCLOracle CorporationPassed over
    Scout: Up 9% over 5 days and 7.6% over 30 days on continued cloud/AI infrastructure order momentum, despite remaining well off its 52-week high.
    Aria: Passes the momentum and technical screen, but earnings are due in just 2 days — that binary event risk is too large for a momentum thesis over the next 30 days.
    Blaze: The only earnings data available is from a report filed 90 days ago, outside our 60-day freshness window, and the company reports fresh results in just 2 days — inside the 30-day holding period — making this mostly a binary earnings-event bet without a current fundamental catalyst to lean on.
    Nova: Earnings are due in just 2 days, creating a binary, hard-to-predict risk right at the start of any new position.
    Orion: Oracle reports earnings in just two days, adding a lot of unpredictable event risk right at the start of the holding window, and trading volume has been quietly negative even as the price has risen.
    Quinn: Technicals were positive but the stock has an earnings report due in 2 days, adding a major volatility event inside the 30-day window.

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.