AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Monday, September 21, 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 15.0

The broader S&P 500 is showing a sharp bifurcation: a majority of constituents are down double digits over the past 30 days, but a concentrated cohort of technology, semiconductor, and select industrial/healthcare-instrument names is staging a powerful recovery, pushing back to within a few percent of their 52-week highs on strong 5-day and 30-day gains. This looks like a rotation into AI/tech leadership and a handful of cyclical recoveries (refiners, diagnostics) even as defensive and consumer sectors remain under pressure.

AI/semiconductor and enterprise-software momentum reasserting leadership near 52-week highsSharp short-covering/recovery rallies in beaten-down mega-cap tech (Meta, AMD, Dell, Intel)Refining margins lifting energy names (Valero, Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66) to near highsBroad index weakness elsewhere (retail, staples, healthcare payers, utilities) argues for selectivity

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 AMD SKIP — $611.73 → $647.21
stop $551.78
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 VLO SKIP — $402.53 → $424.67
stop $367.91
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 HPE SKIP — $61.07 → $65.14
stop $54.23
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

Already open: COP (to Sep 23), KO (to Sep 23), MA (to Sep 23), AAL.L (to Sep 23), GOOGL (to Sep 23), TGT (to Sep 24), V (to Sep 24), RIO.L (to Sep 24), SDLF.L (to Sep 25), GILD (to Sep 25), ANET (to Sep 26), IQV (to Sep 26) … and 65 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
13 picks
Nova
3 picks
Orion
6 picks
Quinn
9 picks

3 Stock Picks

Diversification filter applied: 2 picks removed due to high same-sector price correlation with a higher-ranked pick (INTC, MRVL), avoiding concentrated sector exposure.
#1 AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 58%

AMD designs computer chips used in PCs, servers, and increasingly in AI data centers. The stock just crossed $1 trillion in market value and news outlets are highlighting it as a centerpiece of the current AI-technology rally, with the price up sharply over the past month and still near its highest level in a year. The main risk is that after such a fast run-up, any pause in AI enthusiasm or a broader market wobble could trigger a sharp pullback.

Stop-loss$551.78-9.8%
Today's price$611.73
Target$647.21+5.8%
Agents estimate: $652.10 (+0.8% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,058 if the target hits (+5.8%)
▼$902 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.8%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 58%. 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 72.55 is in overbought territory, and price is only 0.69% off its 52-week high while sitting 23% above its 200-day SMA (356.61) and 23% above its 50-day SMA (496.92) — a stretched extension that raises mean-reversion risk after a 29.3% one-month run.
  • The MACD histogram (12.34) is being driven almost entirely by a single-day 29.26% gap-up on the $1T market-cap headline; chasing a level that has already priced in this much good news leaves little room for a 5% incremental catalyst before profit-taking sets in.
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Calibrated probability: 58% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
63%
+0.3%
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
65%
High
Blaze
68%
High
Nova
61%
Medium
Orion
73%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 VLOValero Energy Corporation
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Moderate conviction · 58%

Valero refines crude oil into fuels like gasoline and diesel, and it's riding a cyclical recovery in refining profit margins. The stock is up over 15% in a month with a clean, healthy trend and one of the lowest risk scores in this group. The key risk is that refining margins and oil-related stocks can swing quickly with energy prices and economic data.

Stop-loss$367.91-8.6%
Today's price$402.53
Target$424.67+5.5%
Agents estimate: $426.68 (+0.5% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,055 if the target hits (+5.5%)
▼$914 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.6%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 58%. 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 70.48 is overbought and price is already up against the Bollinger upper band (421.27 vs. price 402.53 — a $19 gap that historically compresses quickly); refiners are cyclical and margin-driven, so an already-5x YoY net income comp sets a tough bar for continuation.
  • MACD histogram has narrowed to 1.47 (MACD line 20.57 vs. signal 19.10), signaling the momentum's rate of acceleration is already fading even as price keeps climbing — a classic early-divergence warning that isn't yet flagged as OBV divergence but bears watching.
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Calibrated probability: 58% (raw model estimate: 61%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
61%
+0.0%
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
65%
High
Blaze
63%
High
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise Company
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

HPE sells servers and networking equipment to businesses, including the powerful machines companies need to run AI workloads. The stock has climbed steadily, already cleared its last earnings report with a beat, and its technical picture is clean and healthy rather than overextended. The main risk is that this kind of enterprise-hardware rally can lose steam quickly if corporate tech spending expectations cool.

Stop-loss$54.23-11.2%
Today's price$61.07
Target$65.14+6.7%
Agents estimate: $66.16 (+1.6% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,067 if the target hits (+6.7%)
▼$888 if the stop-loss is hit (-11.2%)
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
  • Only 3 of 5 agents agreed versus 5/5 unanimity on the other two picks, yet HPE carries the highest stated probability (70%) — a thinner consensus resting on a single earnings pop (10.21% of the 30-day gain came in just the last 5 days) is a shakier base for conviction.
  • Price sits within 5% of its Bollinger upper band (62.42 vs. 61.07) and is 74% above its 200-day SMA (35.12), an unusually wide stretch for an enterprise hardware name that raises the odds of a mean-reversion pause even with earnings de-risked.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 70%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
63%
+1.3%
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
76%
Very High
Nova
—
—
No news catalyst could be confirmed and today's volume is below average, so the fallback price signal isn't strong enough to clear the bar confidently
Orion
—
—
Solid technology-sector momentum, but it isn't distinguishing itself enough from stronger peers like Intel and AMD to be a top pick
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 21, 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 21, 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 28 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • AAPLApple Inc.Already held
    Scout: Up roughly 9% over 30 days and sitting under 2% from its 52-week high, showing sustained buying interest into a new product/services cycle.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-01 runs until 2026-10-01 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 30-day return above 30% with price essentially at its 52-week high, reflecting strong demand for its security platform.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-15 runs until 2026-10-15 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FFIVF5, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 16%+ 30-day gain and less than 1% off its 52-week high, indicating durable momentum in networking/security infrastructure.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #8, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • ANETArista Networks, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Both 5-day and 30-day returns near 9%, close to its 52-week high on continued data-center networking demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-08-27 runs until 2026-09-26 (6 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FTNTFortinet, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Nearly 14% 30-day gain with price within 1% of its 52-week high, showing resilient cybersecurity spend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-14 runs until 2026-10-14 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VRSNVeriSign, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 8%+ 30-day return and just over 2% below its 52-week high, a steady uptrend in a defensive internet-infrastructure name.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-18 runs until 2026-10-18 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: Nearly 24% 5-day and 29% 30-day gains, trading almost at its 52-week high on renewed AI-chip enthusiasm.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • NVDANVIDIA CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Consistent 6-8% gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows and within 4% of its 52-week high, the bellwether for the AI trade.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 63% raw (58% after calibration)).
  • METAMeta Platforms, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 35% 30-day return and just over 5% from its 52-week high, one of the strongest large-cap recoveries in the index.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 55% raw (48% after calibration)).
  • DELLDell Technologies Inc.Already held
    Scout: 31% 30-day gain and under 3% from its 52-week high, benefiting from AI-server demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-17 runs until 2026-10-17 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • QCOMQUALCOMM IncorporatedAlready held
    Scout: 20%+ 30-day gain on strong recent volume, though still meaningfully below its 52-week high, leaving room to extend the recovery.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-11 runs until 2026-10-11 (20 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • INTCIntel CorporationDiversification filter
    Scout: 34%+ 30-day and 24%+ 5-day gains on heavy volume, a sharp turnaround rally with a still-large gap to its 52-week high.
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.85 30-day daily-return correlation with AMD (both in Technology).
  • MRVLMarvell Technology, Inc.Diversification filter
    Scout: 18.5% 5-day and 9.4% 30-day gains as semiconductor sentiment improves broadly.
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.80 30-day daily-return correlation with AMD (both in Technology).
  • SNDKSandisk CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 13.6% 5-day and 10.5% 30-day gains reflecting a memory-market upswing.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 76% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • WBDWarner Bros. Discovery, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly 8% 30-day gain and within 1% of its 52-week high on very heavy trading volume, suggesting active positioning around media-sector developments.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 60% raw (58% after calibration)).
  • MRNAModerna, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 19% 5-day and 20% 30-day gains, trading within 2% of its 52-week high on a sharp biotech rebound.
    Only Aria selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 70% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • TMOThermo Fisher Scientific Inc.Already held
    Scout: 7% 5-day gain and under 1% from its 52-week high, a steady leader in life-science instruments.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-17 runs until 2026-10-17 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AAgilent Technologies, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 10% 5-day gain and just over 1% from its 52-week high, showing renewed strength in lab instrumentation demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-18 runs until 2026-10-18 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MTDMettler-Toledo International Inc.Liquidity filter
    Scout: 11%+ 5-day gain and within 6% of its 52-week high, tracking the broader instrumentation-sector recovery.
    20-day average daily volume 194,423 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • RVTYRevvity, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 14% 30-day and 11% 5-day gains, close to its 52-week high after a strong rebound in diagnostics/life sciences.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-16 runs until 2026-10-16 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • KEYSKeysight Technologies, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 8%+ gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows, within 9% of its 52-week high on test-and-measurement demand tied to AI infrastructure buildout.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #9, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise CompanyPicked #3
    Scout: 14% 30-day gain and within 5% of its 52-week high, benefiting from AI-server and networking momentum.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • VLOValero Energy CorporationPicked #2
    Scout: 15%+ 30-day gain and under 4% from its 52-week high on strengthening refining margins.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 14% 30-day gain and under 5% from its 52-week high, another refiner riding improved crack spreads.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-17 runs until 2026-10-17 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PSXPhillips 66Dropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly 9% 30-day gain and under 5% from its 52-week high, consistent with sector-wide refining strength.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #10, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • ILMNIllumina, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 15.6% 5-day and 9.7% 30-day gains, within 4% of its 52-week high as genomics sentiment recovers.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • HOODRobinhood Markets, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 15% 30-day and 9% 5-day gains as retail trading activity and crypto-adjacent sentiment pick up.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 66% raw (58% after calibration)).
  • BEBloom Energy CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Explosive 36% 30-day gain on strong volume tied to data-center power demand, though still well off its 52-week high, leaving further upside room.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.

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.