AI Stock Picks — FTSE 100

Tuesday, September 15, 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 17.6

FTSE 100 constituents show a broad, sharp single-day selloff with dozens of names down 5-17% and 30-day returns deeply negative across housebuilders, banks, insurers-lite and industrials, consistent with a risk-off shock. A narrow set of names bucked the trend with strong sustained gains across the 5-day, 30-day and proximity-to-52-week-high windows, led by the energy majors and select defensives, which stand out as the more credible 30-day upside candidates.

Broad index-wide risk-off selloff with unusually large single-day declines across cyclicals, housebuilders and banksEnergy majors (Shell, BP) showing outsized, multi-window strength consistent with a sharp oil-price move, pushing them near 52-week highsDefensive/quality pockets (pharma, staples, insurance, IT services) holding up or grinding higher while the broader market is weakFinancials bifurcated — Standard Chartered and Schroders resilient near highs while Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Babcock are sharply lower

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%
99 · 755.7%
755.7% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 BP.L SKIP — £580.30 → £609.90
stop £528.65
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 BATS.L SKIP — £4,223.00 → £4,444.72
stop £3,994.96
 Position cap reached — 99 of 20 slots in use.
#3 AZN.L SKIP — £12,116.00 → £12,721.80
stop £11,292.11
 Position cap reached — 99 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: 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), SMT.L (to Sep 18), ABBV (to Sep 19), EOG (to Sep 19), VRTX (to Sep 19) … and 87 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
2 picks
Blaze
3 picks
Nova
1 pick
Orion
3 picks
Quinn
3 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 BP.LBP p.l.c.
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Strong conviction · 61%

BP is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies. Its shares have jumped nearly 12% over the past month and are clearly outpacing the broader UK market, with the price holding firmly above its key trend-following averages, which points to real buying demand rather than a one-day blip. The main risk is that the stock now looks a bit stretched (a classic 'overbought' reading), so a pause or pullback in oil prices could cool the rally.

Stop-loss£528.65-8.9%
Today's price£580.30
Target£609.90+5.1%
Agents estimate: £610.47 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼£911 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.9%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 61%. 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 70.49 is in overbought territory, and today's 10.98% single-day surge is what drove most of the 30-day gain — a move of this size on a single-day spike is prone to mean-reversion rather than sustained trend continuation.
  • Price is only 4.78% below its 52-week high and already sits above the upper Bollinger Band (580.3 vs. 578.72), suggesting the rally has outrun its own volatility bands and near-term upside may be capped.
  • No news catalyst was found to explain the spike, and short interest data is unavailable — a large, unexplained price gap on missing fundamental context raises the risk this is a one-off event (e.g. M&A speculation or a data anomaly) rather than a repeatable trend.
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Calibrated probability: 61% (raw model estimate: 60%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
64%
-0.5%
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
65%
High
Blaze
53%
Medium
Nova
56%
Medium
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#2 BATS.LBritish American Tobacco p.l.c.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Strong conviction · 61%

British American Tobacco makes cigarettes and newer nicotine products like Vuse and Glo. The stock's short-term trend is turning positive, its momentum indicators sit in a healthy zone rather than an extreme one, and its price chart has been coiling tightly, a pattern that often precedes a sharper move higher. The key risk is that the shares are still below their longer-term averages, so this could just be a bounce inside a bigger downtrend rather than a durable turnaround.

Stop-loss£3,994.96-5.4%
Today's price£4,223.00
Target£4,444.72+5.3%
Agents estimate: £4,455.28 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,053 if the target hits (+5.3%)
▼£946 if the stop-loss is hit (-5.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 61%. 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 remains 21.33% below its 52-week high and sits below both the 50-day (4333.72) and 200-day (4393.70) SMAs — the bull case cites short-term RSI/MACD signals while ignoring that the stock is in a longer-term downtrend below both major moving averages.
  • MACD line remains deeply negative (-46.23) versus its signal (-69.34); a positive histogram here just reflects a slowing decline, not a confirmed bullish crossover into positive territory.
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Calibrated probability: 61% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

1.0:1
51%
+1.6%
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
72%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages and trading volume shows net selling pressure.
Nova
—
—
Trading on below-average volume, so there's no evidence of strong buying pressure behind the recent uptick
Orion
—
—
Daily and weekly price moves are only marginally positive, not convincing enough strength even for a defensive name
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 AZN.LAstraZeneca PLC
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Strong conviction · 61%

AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company developing and selling prescription medicines. Its shares jumped about 5.7% today and sit close to their one-month high, and healthcare is exactly the kind of defensive sector that tends to hold up when the broader market is selling off. The key risk is that drug companies can be hit suddenly by regulatory or pricing news, and the stock's momentum over the past week has been softer than today's pop suggests.

Stop-loss£11,292.11-6.8%
Today's price£12,116.00
Target£12,721.80+5.0%
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£932 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.8%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 61%. 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 is 22.98% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day SMA (12116 vs 13641.61), meaning today's 5.72% pop is a bounce within a broader downtrend, not new strength — and 5-day momentum is actually negative (-1.1%), directly undercutting the 'strong momentum' framing.
  • MACD line remains solidly negative (-93.00 vs. signal -127.27); the improving histogram (34.27) reflects a slowing decline rather than a confirmed bullish crossover above the zero line.
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Calibrated probability: 61% (raw model estimate: 60%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
58%
+0.3%
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
—
—
5-day momentum turned negative (-1.1%), failing the momentum screen despite a positive 30-day return.
Blaze
—
—
Price is trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages despite a recent bounce, so the broader trend still looks down.
Nova
—
—
Despite a large single-day price jump, the stock's short-term trend is negative, so there's no confirmed positive momentum to support a fresh catalyst thesis
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

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 15, 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 15, 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 22 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • SHEL.LShell plcAlready held
    Scout: Up ~10% on the day with +4.3% over 5 days and +9.7% over 30 days, only ~3% off its 52-week high — the clearest sustained momentum leader in the index, likely tracking a sharp move in oil prices
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-14 runs until 2026-10-14 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BP.LBP p.l.c.Picked #1
    Scout: Up ~11% today with +5.5% over 5 days and +11.7% over 30 days, just ~5% from its 52-week high — mirrors Shell's energy-sector strength with genuine multi-window momentum
    Made the final report at #1.
  • VOD.LVodafone Group Public Limited CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Up ~8% today, +2.3% over 5 days and +9.7% over 30 days, essentially at its 52-week high — rare combination of a strong single day layered on real sustained momentum
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AZN.LAstraZeneca PLCPicked #3
    Scout: Up ~5.7% today with +2% over 5 days and +4.8% over 30 days — a large-cap pharma showing accelerating momentum even as the broader index sells off
    Made the final report at #3.
  • TSCO.LTesco PLCAlready held
    Scout: Up ~3.9% today, +7.1% over 30 days, only ~6% off its 52-week high — defensive grocer with steady multi-week momentum that has held up through the broader weakness
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-14 runs until 2026-10-14 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HSX.LHiscox LtdAlready held
    Scout: Up ~5.2% today, +4.7% over 30 days, essentially at its 52-week high — specialty insurer showing consistent strength while cyclicals are hit hard
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (16 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GSK.LGSK plcPassed over
    Scout: Up ~2% today and +3.2% over 5 days — pharma sector bouncing with improving short-term momentum
    Aria: 5-day momentum is negative (-1.6%) and the 30-day return is essentially flat, so it misses the momentum bar.
    Blaze: 30-day return is essentially flat and the price sits below both key moving averages, not enough of a positive trend to support a confident buy.
    Nova: Essentially flat over the past month with a negative short-term trend — no evidence of a fresh catalyst
    Orion: 30-day return is essentially flat (+0.14%) and short-term momentum is negative, too weak to show real relative strength
    Quinn: MACD histogram is barely above zero (essentially a flat, noise-level reading), 30-day return is flat, and 5-day momentum is negative — too weak to count as a genuine setup.
  • BEZ.LBeazley plcAlready held
    Scout: Modest but consistent gains across 5-day and 30-day windows, trading essentially at its 52-week high — a stable insurer showing defensive relative strength
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-02 runs until 2026-10-02 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STAN.LStandard Chartered PLCAlready held
    Scout: Up ~2% today, +1.4% over 30 days, only ~3% off its 52-week high — one of the few banks holding up while domestic UK lenders are being sold off hard
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-03 runs until 2026-10-03 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CCC.LComputacenter plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Up ~4.6% today with +1.5% over 5 days and +4.8% over 30 days — IT services name showing sustained positive momentum
    20-day average daily volume 295,426 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • AAF.LAirtel Africa PlcAlready held
    Scout: Up ~6.1% today and +7.2% over 30 days — emerging-market telecom with strong monthly momentum despite the broader index weakness
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-03 runs until 2026-10-03 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BATS.LBritish American Tobacco p.l.c.Picked #2
    Scout: +3.5% over 5 days and +2% over 30 days — tobacco defensive showing steady accumulation while cyclicals sell off
    Made the final report at #2.
  • ITRK.LIntertek Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Trading exactly at its 52-week high with modest positive 5-day and 30-day returns — a rare name showing no drawdown at all amid the broad selloff
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-08 runs until 2026-10-08 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SDR.LSchroders plcAlready held
    Scout: Small but positive returns across all windows and only ~2% off its 52-week high — asset manager holding up while peers in financials are down sharply
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BT-A.LBT Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Up ~1.7% today with +2.3% over 5 days and +2.7% over 30 days — telecom incumbent showing steady, if modest, sustained strength
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-21 runs until 2026-09-20 (5 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ULVR.LUnilever PLCPassed over
    Scout: +2.9% over 30 days with a positive day — consumer staple giant showing defensive resilience during the broader drawdown
    Aria: 5-day momentum is negative (-2.5%), disqualifying it despite a positive monthly trend.
    Blaze: Momentum has turned negative over the last week and the price sits right at its moving averages with falling trading volume, no clear positive trend.
    Nova: Both price and short-term momentum are negative over the past week
    Orion: Short-term momentum has turned negative over the past week despite a mildly positive monthly trend, a mixed signal versus the stronger EDV.L pick in the same sector tier
    Quinn: No qualifying technical setup: RSI neutral, MACD histogram negative, no Bollinger squeeze, no golden cross.
  • REL.LRELX PLCPassed over
    Scout: +2.7% over 30 days and a positive day — information-services name showing steady momentum uncorrelated with the cyclical selloff
    Aria: 5-day momentum is negative (-3.0%), failing the short-term trend requirement.
    Blaze: Negative 5-day momentum and price below both moving averages with falling trading volume.
    Nova: Both price and short-term momentum are negative over the past week, with no confirmed catalyst
    Orion: Information/business-services sector doesn't clearly benefit from a risk-off rotation, and the stock's own week and month momentum are negative
    Quinn: A Bollinger squeeze is present but the MACD histogram is negative and 5-day momentum is falling — a bearish-leaning squeeze, not a confirmed breakout.
  • BGEO.LLion Finance Group PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Only ~1% off its 52-week high with positive 30-day return and a stable/positive day — Georgian banking group showing rare stability
    20-day average daily volume 60,704 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • SDLF.LStandard Life plcAlready held
    Scout: Only ~3% off its 52-week high with a positive 30-day return — insurer showing defensive resilience amid the broader financials weakness
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADM.LAdmiral Group plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Only ~6% off its 52-week high with slightly positive 5-day and 30-day returns — motor insurer showing relative stability
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Medium, 56% raw (48% after calibration)).
  • RKT.LReckitt Benckiser Group plcPassed over
    Scout: Positive across both 5-day and 30-day windows — consumer-staples defensive holding up while cyclical names are being liquidated
    Aria: 5-day momentum is negative (-1.3%) and shares remain below both key moving averages.
    Blaze: Price is below both key moving averages with little net movement over 30 days, no constructive trend to support the thesis.
    Nova: Roughly flat over the past month with negative short-term momentum
    Orion: Share price fell today and the recent five-day trend is negative, failing the relative-strength check
    Quinn: No qualifying technical setup: RSI neutral, MACD histogram negative, no Bollinger squeeze, no golden cross.
  • EDV.LEndeavour Mining plcDropped at merge
    Scout: +5.9% over 30 days despite a weaker last 5 days — gold miner benefiting from a likely safe-haven bid during the broader risk-off move, offering a hedge-style momentum play
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 54% raw (48% after calibration), below the 58% minimum to qualify.

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.