AI Stock Picks — FTSE 100

Friday, September 18, 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 shows a broadly mixed-to-weak tape, with heavy 30-day losers concentrated in retail, housebuilders, insurers-in-drawdown, and telecoms (JD Sports -19.5%, Entain -13.3%, Babcock -13.4%, Associated British Foods -10.4%), while a narrower band of names in mining/precious metals, insurance, select banks, and energy show sustained momentum and are trading close to 52-week highs. Opportunities exist but are concentrated rather than broad-based, so selectivity matters more than usual.

Gold and precious-metals miners extending gains on safe-haven demand (Endeavour Mining +13.4% 30d, Fresnillo +6.1% 30d)Select insurers and banks pushing to fresh highs even as the wider index pulls back (Hiscox, Beazley, Standard Chartered, NatWest, Lion Finance Group)Energy majors supported by firmer oil prices (BP, Shell both up over the past month)Sharp, isolated single-week reversals in housebuilders and software/staples names hinting at oversold bounces (Barratt Redrow, Sage Group, GSK)Broad-based weakness in discretionary retail, travel/leisure and defensive telecom names limiting index-wide upside

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
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93 · 604.4%
604.4% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 STAN.L SKIP — £2,280.00 → £2,394.12
stop £2,124.96
 Position cap reached — 93 of 20 slots in use.
#2 DCC.L SKIP — £6,425.00 → £6,746.26
stop £6,360.75
 Position cap reached — 93 of 20 slots in use.
#3 DPLM.L SKIP — £7,320.00 → £7,686.00
stop £6,617.28
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

Already open: ABBV (to Sep 19), EOG (to Sep 19), VRTX (to Sep 19), ADP (to Sep 19), MDLZ (to Sep 19), WBD (to Sep 19), BMY (to Sep 20), MSI (to Sep 20), PFE (to Sep 20), BT-A.L (to Sep 20), KDP (to Sep 20), COP (to Sep 23) … and 81 more. Symbols you already hold were excluded from this run's candidates rather than re-picked.

Position-sizing guidance only — half-Kelly per pick, bounded by the limits above. Not personal investment advice.

Behind the scenes: how each AI analyst did
Aria
4 picks
Blaze
3 picks
Nova
2 picks
Orion
2 picks
Quinn
3 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 STAN.LStandard Chartered PLC
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Standard Chartered is an international bank focused on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Its shares have been rising steadily and beating the broader UK market, with technical signals like a bullish MACD crossover reinforcing the uptrend. The key risk is that bank stocks are sensitive to interest-rate moves and to political or economic developments in the emerging markets where it does most of its business.

Stop-loss£2,124.96-6.8%
Today's price£2,280.00
Target£2,394.12+5.0%
Agents estimate: £2,394.25 (+0.0% vs target)
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 59%. 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 bull thesis claims 'positive 5-day momentum,' but the quote data shows Return5dPct at -0.78% — the stock has actually pulled back over the last week even as the 30-day return stays positive, suggesting the move is stalling, not accelerating.
  • Price at 2280 is roughly 19% above its 200-day SMA (1914.67), an unusually wide extension that raises mean-reversion risk even though RSI at 56 looks tame.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
58%
+0.6%
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
—
—
Solid uptrend but less discounted from its recent high than the selected picks, and no confirming company-specific catalyst data was available.
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 DCC.LDCC plc
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

DCC distributes energy, healthcare, and technology products across many countries. Its share price has been quietly climbing, trades above both its 50-day and 200-day averages, and the technicals suggest there's more room to run without looking overbought. The main risk is that this is normally a steady, low-drama stock, so a 5% move in a month would be an unusually big swing and could stall if broader market sentiment sours.

Stop-loss£6,360.75-1.0%
Today's price£6,425.00
Target£6,746.26+5.0%
Agents estimate: £6,746.28 (+0.0% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼£990 if the stop-loss is hit (-1.0%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 59%. 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 68.37 is only 1.6 points from the conventional overbought line of 70, undercutting the claim that strength is 'healthy... without being overbought.'
  • Price (6425) is already trading above the upper Bollinger Band (6406.70), meaning the 'squeeze that may precede a breakout' has arguably already resolved — chasing here means buying into an already-extended move rather than anticipating one.
  • Only 2 of 5 agents backed this pick, the weakest agreement level of the three names, despite the highest quoted probability (69%).
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 69%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

5.0:1
17%
+3.1%
8.5%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 85% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
77%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Only a modest 1.2% 30-day gain with RSI approaching overbought territory made it less compelling than the selected picks.
Nova
—
—
Price is only marginally higher over the month with no clear fresh move, despite decent volume, so the momentum signal is too weak to act on
Orion
—
—
Modest positive trend but belongs to a diversified distribution sector with no confirmed tailwind, and it's already looking a bit overbought
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 DPLM.LDiploma PLC
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 6/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

Diploma distributes specialist industrial, healthcare, and seal products through niche businesses worldwide. Its shares are trending above both key moving averages with strong recent buying pressure, though trading volume hasn't fully kept up with the price gains, a sign the move could be more fragile than it looks. The main risk is that a slowdown in global industrial demand or trade could hurt sales of the parts it distributes.

Stop-loss£6,617.28-9.6%
Today's price£7,320.00
Target£7,686.00+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 59%. 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 true (ObvDivergence:true), directly contradicting the bull claim that 'volume patterns (accumulation) support the recent price gains' — on-balance volume is not confirming the rally.
  • The MACD line itself is still negative (-18.65) even though the histogram just turned positive; this is a crossover emerging from a deep negative trend, a weaker signal than a MACD line already in positive territory.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-0.5%
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
67%
High
Blaze
56%
Medium
Nova
—
—
Modest positive trend, but trading volume is below its recent average, so there's no confirmation of fresh buying interest
Orion
—
—
Quinn
—
—
Volume divergence offset the bullish MACD signal, leaving only a low-confidence, floor-level probability.

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 18, 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 18, 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 26 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • HSX.LHiscox LtdAlready held
    Scout: Up over the past week and month and sitting less than 1% off its 52-week high — one of the strongest, most consistent momentum profiles in the index.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (14 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BEZ.LBeazley plcAlready held
    Scout: Trading essentially at its 52-week high with steady positive short- and medium-term returns, reflecting continued hard-market pricing strength in specialty insurance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-02 runs until 2026-10-02 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AZN.LAstraZeneca PLCAlready held
    Scout: Nearly 7% gain over the past week layered on a strong monthly return — a rare large-cap pharma showing accelerating momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-15 runs until 2026-10-15 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • EDV.LEndeavour Mining plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Up over 13% in the past month on the gold rally, still well off its high, leaving room to extend if precious metals stay bid.
    Reward-to-risk 0.45 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.00% target against a -11.1% stop.
  • CCC.LComputacenter plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Strong week and month returns together, suggesting a durable move rather than a one-day spike.
    20-day average daily volume 336,754 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • TSCO.LTesco PLCAlready held
    Scout: Consistent gains over both the week and month and within 7% of its 52-week high, a rare combination of defensive quality and momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-14 runs until 2026-10-14 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SMT.LScottish Mortgage Investment TrustDropped at merge
    Scout: Solid week and month gains and just 3% off its 52-week high, tracking renewed strength in growth/tech-heavy holdings.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 59% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • SHEL.LShell plcAlready held
    Scout: Up over 4% in the past month and within 6% of its high, benefiting from firmer oil prices.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-14 runs until 2026-10-14 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BP.LBP p.l.c.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 5% monthly gain tracking the same energy-price tailwind supporting Shell.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-15 runs until 2026-10-15 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VOD.LVodafone Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Over 5% monthly gain and within 5% of its 52-week high despite a quieter week, suggesting the move has legs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-09 runs until 2026-10-09 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STAN.LStandard Chartered PLCPicked #1
    Scout: Up over 3.5% in the past month and less than 3% from its 52-week high, part of a pocket of strength in internationally-focused banks.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • SDLF.LStandard Life plcAlready held
    Scout: Steady gains across both the week and month windows and just 3% from its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-26 runs until 2026-09-25 (7 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BGEO.LLion Finance Group PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Over 6% monthly gain and within 4% of its 52-week high, one of the strongest bank names in the index.
    20-day average daily volume 68,047 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • DPLM.LDiploma PLCPicked #3
    Scout: Positive returns across both the week and month, trading within 6% of its 52-week high.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • DCC.LDCC plcPicked #2
    Scout: Consistent small gains over both windows and close to its 52-week high, a low-volatility momentum candidate.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • IMI.LIMI plcAlready held
    Scout: Positive week and month returns and just over 2% from its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-31 runs until 2026-09-30 (13 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NWG.LNatWest Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Modest but steady gains and within 4% of its 52-week high, standing out against weaker domestic bank peers like Barclays and Lloyds.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-17 runs until 2026-10-17 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AV.LAviva plcPassed over
    Scout: Up on the week and sitting within 4% of its 52-week high despite a softer month, suggesting the pullback is being bought.
    Aria: Share price is down over the past month, failing the positive 30-day trend requirement.
    Blaze: Negative 30-day return and underperforming the benchmark index.
    Nova: Share price has fallen over the past month, failing the positive-trend requirement
    Orion: Aviva's price is down over the past 30 days with a neutral trend, placing it in the insurance sub-segment that's currently in drawdown rather than the momentum-favoured one
    Quinn: No technical setup criteria were met — RSI, MACD, Bollinger squeeze and golden cross all came in negative or neutral.
  • FRES.LFresnillo plcPassed over
    Scout: Up over 6% in the past month, riding the same precious-metals strength lifting Endeavour Mining.
    Aria: 30-day gain is solid but the last 5 days have turned negative, failing the positive recent-momentum requirement.
    Blaze: Trading more than 30% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which looks more like an ongoing downtrend than a value entry point.
    Nova: Similar story to Endeavour — a strong monthly gain that has reversed over the last 5 days, suggesting the initial move has already stalled
    Orion: Also a precious-metals miner, but momentum is fading fast — price has pulled back over the last week, the trend indicator has turned bearish, and it's sitting 32% below its 52-week high
    Quinn: Volume divergence and a weakening MACD outweighed the Bollinger squeeze signal, and 5-day momentum is negative (-3.05%).
  • GSK.LGSK plcAlready held
    Scout: Sharp 6% weekly bounce reversing a soft month, a potential inflection point worth tracking for continuation.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-17 runs until 2026-10-17 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SGE.LThe Sage Group plcPassed over
    Scout: Over 5% weekly gain snapping a negative monthly trend, indicating a fresh bid returning to the stock.
    Aria: Share price is down over the past month and lagging the broader market, failing both the trend and relative-strength requirements.
    Blaze: Down over the past month and underperforming the broader market despite a recent 5-day bounce.
    Nova: Share price down over the past month despite a recent bounce; the overall trend remains negative
    Orion: Software group Sage is down over 5% in the past 30 days, failing the positive-trend requirement despite a recent 5-day bounce
    Quinn: No technical setup criteria were met — RSI, MACD, and Bollinger squeeze conditions all fell short of thresholds.
  • UU.LUnited Utilities Group PLCPassed over
    Scout: Nearly 4% weekly gain as defensive utilities catch a bid despite a weaker month.
    Aria: Share price is down over the past month and lagging the broader market, failing both the trend and relative-strength requirements.
    Blaze: Negative 30-day return failed the positive-trend requirement needed in the absence of catalyst data.
    Nova: Share price down over the past month, failing the positive-trend requirement despite a modest recent bounce
    Orion: Utility with a negative 30-day price trend; also a rate-sensitive sector that carries extra risk if the interest-rate outlook turns unfavourable
    Quinn: Volume divergence offset the positive MACD signal, capping the probability at a low-confidence floor.
  • SVT.LSevern Trent PLCPassed over
    Scout: Over 4% weekly gain, part of the same utilities rotation lifting United Utilities.
    Aria: Share price is down over the past month, failing the positive 30-day trend requirement.
    Blaze: Slightly negative 30-day return despite a recent bounce, failing the positive-trend bar used when catalyst data is unavailable.
    Orion: Same story as United Utilities — negative 30-day trend and rate-sensitive, so it fails the positive-momentum requirement
    Quinn: Volume divergence offset the positive MACD signal, capping the probability at a low-confidence floor.
  • BTRW.LBarratt Redrow plcPassed over
    Scout: Strongest single-week gain in the index (over 7%), a sharp reversal that could extend if housing-sector sentiment keeps improving.
    Aria: Share price is down over the past month and lagging the broader market, failing both the trend and relative-strength requirements.
    Blaze: Negative 30-day return, and earnings were just reported days ago, adding near-term uncertainty without confirming catalyst data.
    Nova: Stock fell today just after reporting earnings, and heavy negative volume flow suggests continued selling pressure rather than a fresh positive move
    Orion: Housebuilders are among the market's heaviest 30-day losers, and Barratt Redrow's price is down over that period despite a recent bounce
    Quinn: MACD histogram was only marginally positive and volume divergence offset the signal, capping the probability at a low-confidence floor.
  • AAL.LAnglo American plcAlready held
    Scout: Positive monthly return within 9% of its 52-week high, benefiting from broad strength across mining names.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-24 runs until 2026-09-23 (5 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • RIO.LRio Tinto GroupAlready held
    Scout: Positive monthly return, part of the same mining-sector momentum lifting Anglo American and the gold miners.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-25 runs until 2026-09-24 (6 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.

Agent Analytical Approaches

Aria

Momentum & Technical

Checks 30-day price history for every candidate before making any selection. Requires positive period return and positive 5-day momentum as mandatory gates. Ranks picks by proximity to their period high and adjusts probability based on volume. Uses news only to rule out major negative catalysts.

Blaze

Fundamental & Earnings

Searches earnings results, analyst upgrades, and revenue trends before checking price data. Requires at least one verifiable fundamental catalyst — earnings beat, analyst upgrade, or revenue acceleration — within the last 60 days. Favours stocks with strong fundamentals trading below recent highs (value entry).

Nova

News Catalyst & Event-Driven

Hunts for specific events within the last 21 days: FDA approvals, major contract wins, product launches, earnings surprises, or significant analyst upgrades. Requires a positive price reaction confirming the market is recognising the catalyst. Also scans for upcoming events that could drive further gains.

Orion

Macro & Sector Rotation

Maps the macroeconomic regime (risk-on / risk-off / neutral) and identifies sectors benefiting from current conditions before looking at individual stocks. Only selects stocks from macro-aligned sectors with confirmed sector tailwinds. Adjusts for interest rate sensitivity and geopolitical factors.

Sage

Devil's Advocate

Reviews the final picks after all four analysts agree and actively challenges each bull thesis. Searches for bearish technical signals, negative news, insider selling, and elevated short interest that the agreeing agents may have underweighted. Produces evidence-based counter-arguments shown on each pick card.

Quinn

Quantitative / Statistical

Pure-quant analyst: no news, no narrative, only numbers. Identifies mean-reversion setups from RSI extremes (<35) with momentum turning, Bollinger squeeze breakouts, and multi-factor quant scores using RSI, MACD, OBV, short interest, and insider transaction data. Counterbalances narrative bias across the four analyst agents.