AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Friday, September 11, 2026  ·  Five AI analysts screened this index for stocks with the best shot at gaining +5% within 30 days

Today's Market Mood

Cautious  Normal choppiness · VIX 15.7

The tape shows a broad, sharp correction — a large majority of S&P 500 names are down double digits over the past 30 days and sit well off their 52-week highs, spanning tech, industrials, consumer and healthcare alike. Against that backdrop, a narrower set of names shows genuine relative strength with sustained 5-day and 30-day gains and proximity to 52-week highs: energy refiners, select semiconductors/hardware names, and a handful of defensive healthcare and staples names. Given the weak overall breadth, candidates below are limited to names with the clearest momentum and catalyst support rather than the full 20-30 range.

Energy refiners and integrated oils showing standout relative strength near 52-week highs on firm crack spreads and crude resilienceSemiconductor/hardware momentum (AI-adjacent names) bucking the broader tech drawdown with strong 5-day and 30-day gainsDefensive healthcare payers/providers and staples-adjacent telecom holding up better than the broader marketWidespread, sharp 30-day drawdowns across most of the index signal elevated volatility and reduced margin of safety for momentum trades

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 5
0%
104 · 844%
844% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 HPQ SKIP — $34.84 → $36.58
stop $31.49
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 QCOM SKIP — $185.07 → $194.78
stop $167.67
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 OKE SKIP — $96.88 → $101.72
stop $90.58
 Position cap reached — 104 of 20 slots in use.
#4 HCA SKIP — $428.25 → $449.66
stop $398.27
 Position cap reached — 104 of 20 slots in use.
#5 CF SKIP — $133.66 → $140.34
stop $123.10
 Position cap reached — 104 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: BDX (to Sep 12), EXPD (to Sep 13), CPAY (to Sep 16), GPN (to Sep 16), STT (to Sep 16), STJ.L (to Sep 16), SCHW (to Sep 17), TRGP (to Sep 17), AV.L (to Sep 17), PSN.L (to Sep 17), CVX (to Sep 18), SHEL.L (to Sep 18) … and 92 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
10 picks
Blaze
5 picks
Nova
3 picks
Orion
7 picks
Quinn
8 picks

5 Stock Picks

#1 HPQHP Inc.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 63%

HP Inc. sells personal computers and printers. The stock has jumped sharply over the past month, handily beating the broader market, and its price trend and earnings have been strong. The main risks are that the rally looks stretched, approaching overbought, and trading volume hasn't fully confirmed the move higher.

Stop-loss$31.49-9.6%
Today's price$34.84
Target$36.58+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$904 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.6%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 63%. 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
  • RSI14 at 69.64 is nearing overbought territory, and the 19.83% move already happened in one gap (price jumped from a $29.07 prior close) — chasing a name this extended risks buying the top of the earnings-reaction spike rather than catching a fresh breakout.
  • OBV sits at -81,115,752, a negative reading that doesn't confirm the price surge — volume-weighted flow is not backing the rally despite the price gain.
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Calibrated probability: 63% (raw model estimate: 65%) — 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 70% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
75%
Very High
Blaze
63%
High
Nova
—
—
Solid move higher, but weaker 5-day momentum than other hardware names, no confirmed catalyst, and some recent insider selling.
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#2 QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 63%

Qualcomm makes the chips that power most of the world's smartphones and is expanding into PCs and cars. Its stock has surged over the past month and is beating the overall market, with strong technical signals backing the move. The main risk is that after such a fast rally the stock is edging toward overbought territory and could see a pullback.

Stop-loss$167.67-9.4%
Today's price$185.07
Target$194.78+5.3%
Agents estimate: $195.24 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,053 if the target hits (+5.3%)
▼$906 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 63%. 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
  • RSI14 at 68.64 is close to overbought, and the stock is still 28.8% below its 52-week high, meaning this bounce is a recovery move within a larger downtrend rather than a name making new highs on strong footing.
  • The 50-day and 200-day SMAs are nearly converged (168.66 vs 168.12) with no golden cross confirmed, so 'above both moving averages' reflects a flat, indecisive trend structure, not a strong uptrend base.
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Calibrated probability: 63% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
64%
-0.2%
0%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 70% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
75%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
The most recent quarter showed revenue and EPS declining year-over-year despite hitting the high end of guidance; the bullish long-term (2029) growth story is real but too speculative to count as a confirmed near-term catalyst.
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
63%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 OKEONEOK, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Strong conviction · 63%

ONEOK operates natural gas pipelines and storage across the U.S. The stock has been climbing steadily and outpacing the broader market, supported by healthy technical readings, though volume trends haven't fully confirmed the rally. The main risk is a reversal if energy prices soften or the recent gains stall.

Stop-loss$90.58-6.5%
Today's price$96.88
Target$101.72+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$935 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.5%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 63%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • OBV divergence is flagged as true, meaning volume is not confirming the price advance — a classic warning sign that the breakout the Bollinger squeeze thesis anticipates may lack real buying conviction.
  • The MACD histogram is only 0.0176, essentially flat/near-zero, which undercuts the claim of a confirmed bullish crossover — this is a marginal signal, not strong momentum.
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Calibrated probability: 63% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.8:1
57%
+0.6%
7%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 70% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
—
—
Its only confirmed earnings beat and guidance raise happened over four months ago, well outside our 60-day catalyst window, and no fresh news catalyst was found.
Nova
—
—
Big one-day pop has already faded — 5-day momentum is nearly flat and volume was below average, suggesting the move is priced in rather than fresh.
Orion
54%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
Score landed at just 50% (the framework's floor) because volume is diverging from the price rise — a sign of selling pressure into the advance — which offsets the otherwise-positive MACD signal, leaving a weak, low-confidence setup.

Data Sources

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#4 HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Strong conviction · 63%

HCA Healthcare operates hospitals and healthcare facilities across the U.S. Its stock has been slowly climbing and beating the broader market, aided by healthy near-term technicals, but it's still trading below its long-term average price, meaning the bigger downtrend hasn't fully reversed. The main risk is that this modest bounce loses steam without a stronger push higher.

Stop-loss$398.27-7.0%
Today's price$428.25
Target$449.66+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$930 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.0%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 63%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • OBV divergence is flagged as true, and the stock remains 23.05% below its 52-week high with price still under its 200-day SMA (428.25 vs. 450.73) — this is a modest bounce inside a longer downtrend, not a confirmed reversal, and volume isn't backing the move.
  • The MACD histogram is only 0.1487, a very thin margin above the signal line, making the 'bullish momentum' read fragile rather than decisive.
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Calibrated probability: 63% (raw model estimate: 60%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
58%
+0.2%
7%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 70% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
62%
High
Blaze
—
—
Management's own earnings release flagged a roughly $400 million hit from an unfavorable shift in patient insurance mix, and the stock trades below its 200-day average - a mixed picture rather than a clear catalyst.
Nova
—
—
Gains are modest and steady rather than catalyst-driven, with no confirmed news event to point to.
Orion
58%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
Score floored at 50% because on-balance-volume is diverging from the price advance (a distribution signal), and the stock still trades below its 200-day average — a weak, low-confidence setup.

Data Sources

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#5 CFCF Industries Holdings, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 63%

CF Industries produces nitrogen fertilizer for farmers worldwide. The stock has had a strong month and is beating the broader market, backed by solid technical readings, but its gains have stalled over just the past week, which is a caution sign. The main risk is that this recent loss of momentum turns into an outright pullback.

Stop-loss$123.10-7.9%
Today's price$133.66
Target$140.34+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$921 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.9%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 63%. 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 -3.01% despite the 13.46% 30-day gain, directly contradicting the bull case that the rally is accelerating — the move has stalled and reversed over the last week.
  • The 30-day gain was driven by a single large price jump (previous close $117.80 to $133.66, a 13.46% one-day change), meaning most of the 'trend' is really one gap that has since faded rather than sustained buying.
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Calibrated probability: 63% (raw model estimate: 68%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
61%
+0.9%
7%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 70% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
75%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
The most recent quarter missed earnings expectations by about 15%, and the stock's short-term momentum has stalled and reversed over the past week.
Nova
—
—
The 30-day gain has already reversed — the stock is down over the last five trading days, suggesting the move has stalled.
Orion
—
—
Fertilizer/materials sector wasn't identified as a current area of market strength, and the stock's momentum has stalled with a negative 5-day return despite the 30-day gain
Quinn
60%
Medium

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 October 11, 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 11, 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 27 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • VLOValero Energy CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Up over 20% in 30 days and within 1% of its 52-week high on strong refining margins; among the strongest momentum profiles in the index.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-10 runs until 2026-10-10 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Nearly 20% 30-day gain and within 1.5% of its 52-week high, tracking the same refining-margin tailwind as peers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-08 runs until 2026-10-08 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PSXPhillips 66Already held
    Scout: Up 16.6% over 30 days and just 1.4% off its 52-week high, showing consistent sector-wide refining strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CVXChevron CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Steady 5-day and 30-day gains with the stock trading within 2% of its 52-week high, reflecting crude price resilience.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-19 runs until 2026-09-18 (7 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • COPConocoPhillipsAlready held
    Scout: Up 8.5% over 30 days and near its 52-week high, benefiting from firmer oil prices.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-24 runs until 2026-09-23 (12 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • APAAPA CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Nearly 10% 30-day gain with the stock just 3% off its 52-week high, showing sustained E&P momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (9 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • OKEONEOK, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: Consistent positive 5-day and 30-day returns within 3% of its 52-week high, reflecting midstream/energy infrastructure strength.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Sharp 13% 5-day pop layered on a positive 30-day trend, signaling renewed buying interest in AI-adjacent chipmakers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • INTCIntel CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Strong 12.7% 5-day gain building on a positive 30-day trend, suggesting momentum is accelerating rather than fading.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-08 runs until 2026-10-08 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • QCOMQUALCOMM IncorporatedPicked #2
    Scout: Both 5-day (+9.8%) and 30-day (+13.8%) returns are strongly positive, indicating durable buying pressure.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • MRVLMarvell Technology, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 14.4% 5-day and 12.5% 30-day gains show some of the strongest sustained momentum in the semiconductor group.
    Reward-to-risk 0.43 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -11.7% stop.
  • TERTeradyne, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 13% 5-day surge suggests a fresh momentum shift that could extend given the semiconductor equipment sector's renewed strength.
    Reward-to-risk 0.46 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -10.8% stop.
  • HPQHP Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: Nearly 20% 30-day gain and trading within 4% of its 52-week high, with a strong 9% 5-day move reinforcing the trend.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • DELLDell Technologies Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 26.5% 30-day gain and just 1.8% off its 52-week high, one of the strongest momentum setups in the hardware group.
    Reward-to-risk 0.47 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.30% target against a -11.2% stop.
  • SWKSSkyworks Solutions, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Standout 32% 30-day and 26% 5-day gain, trading within 2.4% of its 52-week high on renewed semiconductor demand optimism.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 55% raw (48% after calibration), below the 58% minimum to qualify.
  • AAPLApple Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive 5-day and 30-day returns with the stock only 3% off its 52-week high, showing relative strength versus the broader tech selloff.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • METAMeta Platforms, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 6.5% 5-day and 8.5% 30-day gains stand out against a weak mega-cap tech backdrop.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise CompanyDropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly 12% gains over both the 5-day and 30-day windows, trading within 5.4% of its 52-week high.
    Reward-to-risk 0.46 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.30% target against a -11.6% stop.
  • ELVElevance Health, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 6.7% 30-day gain with the stock only 4.5% off its 52-week high, reflecting a defensive rotation into managed care.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-04 runs until 2026-10-04 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HUMHumana Inc.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 10% 30-day gain and within 4.7% of its 52-week high, tracking the same managed-care strength as peers.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-04 runs until 2026-10-04 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: Positive 5-day (+4.7%) and 30-day (+4.1%) returns show renewed buying in hospital operators.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • BBYBest Buy Co., Inc.Already held
    Scout: Trading just 0.2% off its 52-week high with a solid 9.4% 30-day gain, unusual strength for a consumer discretionary name in this tape.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-07 runs until 2026-10-07 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 0.2% of its 52-week high with steady 5-day and 30-day gains, indicating strong relative strength in logistics.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-14 runs until 2026-09-13 (2 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BGBunge Global SAAlready held
    Scout: 10.3% 30-day gain with a positive 5-day trend, reflecting strength in agribusiness names.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CFCF Industries Holdings, Inc.Picked #5
    Scout: 13.5% 30-day gain and only 5.9% off its 52-week high, showing durable strength in fertilizer/ag inputs.
    Made the final report at #5.
  • ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland CompanyAlready held
    Scout: 8.5% 30-day gain with the stock just 1.6% off its 52-week high, one of the strongest setups in the ag/staples space.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-02 runs until 2026-10-02 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VZVerizon Communications Inc.Passed over
    Scout: 7% 30-day gain and within 2% of its 52-week high, offering defensive relative strength versus the broader market decline.
    Aria: 5-day price momentum turned slightly negative despite a positive 30-day return, failing the momentum screen.
    Blaze: The earnings beat was small (under 3%), five-day price momentum has gone flat, and trading-volume data shows more selling than buying pressure.
    Nova: Price is flat over the last five days with no confirmed catalyst — the earlier gain looks like it has lost momentum.
    Orion: Telecom wasn't identified as a favored sector right now, and its momentum has flattened out with a negative-turning MACD and heavy recent selling pressure (OBV)
    Quinn: MACD histogram is negative, RSI doesn't qualify for a mean-reversion setup, and there's no Bollinger squeeze or golden cross — none of the framework's technical setup conditions are met.

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.