AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Wednesday, October 14, 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 17.3

The S&P 500 shows a highly dispersed, choppy tape — most names sit well below their 52-week highs (commonly 10-40% off) after a broad correction, but momentum has concentrated sharply into two pockets: energy (refiners and E&P on a crude/crack-spread driven surge) and healthcare/life sciences, alongside a handful of consumer-staples and payments names acting as flight-to-quality trades. Banks, housing, and several semiconductor names remain weak, suggesting rotation out of rate-sensitive cyclicals rather than a broad-based rally.

Energy sector breakout — refiners and E&P names near 52-week highs on strong crack spreads/crude strengthHealthcare and life-sciences rotation — pharma, diagnostics, and hospital names showing sustained 30-day gains near highsDefensive flight-to-quality in staples and payments networks as financials and cyclicals lagBroad market remains well off 52-week highs, reflecting a prior correction with narrow leadership in the recovery

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 APA SKIP — $47.79 → $50.18
stop $43.87
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 CL SKIP — $91.97 → $96.57
stop $86.91
 Position cap reached — 73 of 20 slots in use.
#3 MCK SKIP — $977.08 → $1,025.93
stop $921.39
 Position cap reached — 73 of 20 slots in use.
#4 PM SKIP — $203.61 → $213.79
stop $190.99
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

Already open: WMT (to Oct 14), WDAY (to Oct 18), LGEN.L (to Oct 21), SSE.L (to Oct 21), IAG.L (to Oct 22), AAPL (to Oct 22), KGF.L (to Oct 23), DHR (to Oct 24), DCC.L (to Oct 25), PFE (to Oct 28), DPLM.L (to Oct 28), SMIN.L (to Oct 28) … and 61 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
7 picks
Blaze
4 picks
Nova
3 picks
Orion
4 picks
Quinn
13 picks

4 Stock Picks

Diversification filter applied: 1 pick removed due to high same-sector price correlation with a higher-ranked pick (CVX), avoiding concentrated sector exposure.
#1 APAAPA Corporation
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 55%

APA Corporation explores for and produces oil and natural gas around the world. The stock is riding the same energy-sector strength as its peers, with technical indicators showing solid, sustainable momentum rather than an overheated spike. Watch for swings in crude oil prices, which can move this stock sharply in either direction.

Stop-loss$43.87-8.2%
Today's price$47.79
Target$50.18+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$918 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.2%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 55%. 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 entire 30-day/5-day 'momentum' is almost all a single session: the day's price change of +6.12% (from $45.03 to $47.785) accounts for nearly the whole 30-day return of +6.14%, and price is now sitting right at the upper Bollinger Band ($47.82) — a one-day gap pinned against resistance, not a sustained grind, which is prone to reversion.
  • "No insider selling detected" is a data-absence artifact, not a confirmed bullish signal — short-interest/insider data is flagged unavailable for APA, so there is nothing actually confirming insider confidence here.
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Calibrated probability: 55% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
62%
+0.1%
0%

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

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
—
—
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 CLColgate-Palmolive Company
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 55%

Colgate-Palmolive makes toothpaste, soap, and other everyday household products sold worldwide. The stock is attracting steady demand as investors rotate into reliable consumer names during market turbulence, and it's showing healthy upward momentum without being overbought. The key risk is that this defensive trade could lose steam if the broader market rallies and investors rotate back into riskier stocks.

Stop-loss$86.91-5.5%
Today's price$91.97
Target$96.57+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$945 if the stop-loss is hit (-5.5%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 55%. 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
  • Nearly all of the cited 4.63% 30-day gain came from one session (ChangePercent +4.64%), and price ($91.965) is already trading above its own upper Bollinger Band ($90.82) — a statistical overbought extreme the bulls' RSI framing glosses over.
  • The 50/200-day 'golden cross' the bulls lean on is razor-thin: Sma50 ($89.13) and Sma200 ($88.85) are only $0.28 apart, so a modest pullback could flip the trend signal back bearish rather than confirm it.
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Calibrated probability: 55% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.9:1
52%
+1.4%
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
66%
High
Nova
—
—
Orion
—
—
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 MCKMcKesson Corporation
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 55%

McKesson is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in the country. Its shares have been rising faster than the overall market with solid momentum and no signs of being overbought, aligning with the current flight into healthcare and life-sciences names. The main risk is a reversal in momentum or a disappointing update ahead of its earnings report in three weeks.

Stop-loss$921.39-5.7%
Today's price$977.08
Target$1,025.93+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$943 if the stop-loss is hit (-5.7%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 55%. 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 full 7.26% 30-day return matches the single-day ChangePercent of 7.26% almost exactly — this is a one-day spike, not accumulated momentum, and it occurred on just 303,193 shares of volume, thin participation for a breakout of this size; price is also already above its upper Bollinger Band ($972.63 vs $977.08).
  • OBV is actually negative (-9,388,204) even as price rallies 7.26% — volume flow isn't confirming the price action the bulls' MACD framing implies.
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Calibrated probability: 55% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.9:1
53%
+0.9%
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
65%
High
Blaze
—
—
Nova
—
—
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#4 PMPhilip Morris International Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 55%

Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and smoke-free nicotine products outside the U.S. Like Coca-Cola, it's benefiting from investors seeking safer, steady businesses in a shaky market, and its shares are climbing with solid technical support. The main risk is its earnings report in just one week, which could swing the stock sharply in either direction.

Stop-loss$190.99-6.2%
Today's price$203.61
Target$213.79+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$938 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.2%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 55%. 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 4.48% 30-day gain is almost entirely a single session's move (ChangePercent +4.49%), and price ($203.61) is already above its upper Bollinger Band ($203.26) — an overbought extreme, not the 'sustainable strength zone' claimed.
  • 'No insider selling detected' reflects unavailable insider/short-interest data for PM, not confirmed insider conviction behind the rally.
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Calibrated probability: 55% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.8:1
55%
+0.7%
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
72%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
The quarter was solid, but the guidance update was only a currency-related tweak rather than a real raise, and earnings are just 7 days away
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
—
—
Flight-to-quality buying in staples is only a secondary theme versus energy/healthcare, and the stock is already above its upper Bollinger band with earnings in 7 days — probability lands right at the floor, not a high-conviction setup
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 November 13, 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 November 13, 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 26 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Up 21% over 30 days and essentially at its 52-week high on strong refining margins; sustained momentum across both windows
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 58% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • VLOValero Energy CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 20% 30-day gain with price within 1% of its 52-week high, confirming durable refining-margin strength
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 57% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • PSXPhillips 66Dropped at merge
    Scout: 15% 30-day gain and within 0.2% of its 52-week high, consistent with the refiner rally
    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)).
  • XOMExxonMobil Holdings CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Both 5-day (+7.9%) and 30-day (+7.3%) returns positive while sitting at the top of its 52-week range
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 60% raw (55% after calibration)).
  • CVXChevron CorporationDiversification filter
    Scout: Strong 5-day (+8%) momentum and near 52-week high, tracking the broader energy complex strength
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.83 30-day daily-return correlation with APA (both in Energy).
  • COPConocoPhillipsAlready held
    Scout: Leading 5-day gain (+9.5%) among E&Ps with price near its 52-week high
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-13 runs until 2026-11-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • EOGEOG Resources, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Consistent gains across 5- and 30-day windows, trading essentially at its 52-week high
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • APAAPA CorporationPicked #1
    Scout: Strong 5-day (+9.1%) and 30-day (+6.1%) momentum with price near its 52-week high
    Made the final report at #1.
  • ABBVAbbVie Inc.Already held
    Scout: Steady 5-day/30-day gains and essentially at its 52-week high, reflecting pipeline strength beyond legacy Humira erosion
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-08 runs until 2026-11-07 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PFEPfizer Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive momentum in both windows and trading right at its 52-week high
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-28 runs until 2026-10-28 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Consistent gains and proximity to 52-week high suggest durable HIV-franchise-driven strength
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 66% raw (55% after calibration)).
  • MTDMettler-Toledo International Inc.Liquidity filter
    Scout: Standout 30-day gain of nearly 26% with price essentially at its 52-week high, signaling a life-sciences instrumentation demand recovery
    20-day average daily volume 216,912 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: 12% 30-day gain and close to its 52-week high, consistent with broad biotech/pharma strength
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-13 runs until 2026-11-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MCKMcKesson CorporationPicked #3
    Scout: Positive momentum across both windows and near its 52-week high, benefiting from defensive healthcare-distribution demand
    Made the final report at #3.
  • TMOThermo Fisher Scientific Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 10% 30-day gain and within 2.5% of its 52-week high, mirroring the life-sciences recovery theme
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: High, 65% raw (55% after calibration)).
  • AAgilent Technologies, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Strong 18% 30-day gain and near its 52-week high, confirming the life-sciences-equipment rebound
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 74% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • CNCCentene CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Strong 5-day gain (+7%) and essentially at its 52-week high
    Qualified on merit but ranked #8, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • ELVElevance Health, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive 5-day momentum and trading near its 52-week high, part of the managed-care bounce
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-09 runs until 2026-11-08 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • KOThe Coca-Cola CompanyDropped at merge
    Scout: Broad-based strength (5-day +7%, 30-day +2.8%) and essentially at its 52-week high, reflecting defensive rotation
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • MAMastercard IncorporatedAlready held
    Scout: Consistent gains across both windows and within 0.5% of its 52-week high
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-13 runs until 2026-11-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VVisa Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive sustained momentum and near its 52-week high, tracking the payments-network flight-to-quality trade
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-09 runs until 2026-11-08 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PMPhilip Morris International Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: Steady gains in both windows and near its 52-week high, consistent with defensive-staples demand
    Made the final report at #4.
  • CLColgate-Palmolive CompanyPicked #2
    Scout: Positive sustained momentum reinforcing the staples rotation theme
    Made the final report at #2.
  • HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Strong 5-day (+7.2%) and 30-day (+10.6%) returns on hospital-sector strength
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-12 runs until 2026-11-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • DHRDanaher CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 11% 30-day gain and near its 52-week high, part of the broader life-sciences recovery
    Already held: a position opened 2026-09-24 runs until 2026-10-24 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Solid 5-day and 30-day gains reflecting resilient consumer-staples retail demand
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-08 runs until 2026-11-07 (25 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.