AI Stock Picks — FTSE 100

Wednesday, November 4, 2026  ·  Five AI analysts screened this index for stocks with the best shot at gaining +5% within 30 days

Today's Market Mood

Optimistic  Normal choppiness · VIX 16.7

FTSE 100 constituents show unusually broad, strong upside across nearly every sector, with dozens of names posting double-digit 30-day gains and many sitting within 1-5% of their 52-week highs, consistent with a market-wide rebound/rotation into UK large caps. Momentum is corroborated across both the 5-day and 30-day windows for the selected names rather than being a single-day spike in isolation.

Broad-based UK large-cap rally with momentum confirmed across both 5-day and 30-day windowsDefensive/staples and utilities (beverages, utilities, insurance) trading near 52-week highs on steady accumulationConsumer discretionary and retail (apparel, department stores, hospitality) showing sharp recoveriesGrowth/data and pharma names (information services, exchanges, pharma) posting the strongest combined momentum

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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78 · 171.4%
171.4% / 60%
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RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 JD.L SKIP — £96.98 → £102.08
stop £87.67
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 EXPN.L SKIP — £3,095.00 → £3,253.68
stop £2,835.02
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 UU.L SKIP — £1,554.00 → £1,633.52
stop £1,491.84
 Position cap reached — 78 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: HUM (to Nov 11), TJX (to Nov 11), BNZL.L (to Nov 12), UNH (to Nov 14), DGE.L (to Nov 14), BATS.L (to Nov 15), TSCO.L (to Nov 15), ORLY (to Nov 15), KO (to Nov 18), ULVR.L (to Nov 18), ABNB (to Nov 18), MNST (to Nov 18) … and 66 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
3 picks
Blaze
3 picks
Nova
3 picks
Orion
2 picks
Quinn
7 picks

3 Stock Picks

#1 JD.LJD Sports Fashion Plc
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 58%

JD Sports is a major retailer of branded sneakers and sportswear with stores across the UK and internationally. It has the strongest price momentum of the group, up nearly 22% in a month and significantly outpacing the wider market, with bullish trend signals backing up the move. The main risk is that retail stocks are sensitive to consumer spending shifts, and such a large recent run-up raises the chance of a pullback.

Stop-loss£87.67-9.6%
Today's price£96.98
Target£102.08+5.3%
Agents estimate: £102.32 (+0.2% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,053 if the target hits (+5.3%)
▼£904 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.6%)
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
  • Nearly all of the 30-day gain is a single-session gap: previous close 79.72p to current 96.98p is a 21.65% one-day move, almost identical to the stated 21.68% 30-day return — this looks like an abrupt repricing, not a grinding accelerating trend, and carries elevated gap-fill risk.
  • OBV is negative at -22.17M even as price surged, meaning on-balance volume isn't confirming the rally — a distribution signature that undercuts the 'healthy, sustainable strength' framing.
  • RSI at 67.69 with price only 0.31% below its 52-week high leaves almost no technical headroom before overbought/resistance, raising pullback odds.
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Calibrated probability: 58% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
65%
-0.4%
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
53%
Medium
Nova
—
—
Price has risen sharply but recent trading volume is actually below its one-month average, undermining confidence that the move is backed by strong buying pressure
Orion
61%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 EXPN.LExperian plc
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 58%

Experian is a global data and credit-information company that helps lenders, businesses, and consumers make financial decisions. Its shares are up over 25% in a month and beating the broader market by a wide margin, with technical indicators still showing healthy (not overheated) strength. The main risks are that it reports earnings in about two weeks, which could swing the price either way, and such a large recent gain raises the odds of a pause or pullback.

Stop-loss£2,835.02-8.4%
Today's price£3,095.00
Target£3,253.68+5.1%
Agents estimate: £3,257.62 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼£916 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.4%)
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
  • The 25.97% previous-close-to-current move nearly equals the full 25.51% 30-day return, indicating the 'strong steady trend' is really one outsized single-day spike rather than sustained accumulation.
  • OBV is deeply negative at -87.2M despite the price surge, contradicting the 'moderately above average volume confirms the move' claim — volume isn't backing the rally.
  • Price remains 14.41% below its 52-week high even after the spike, and the earnings date in 14 days cuts both ways — it's as much a reversal risk as a catalyst for a stock still well off its highs.
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Calibrated probability: 58% (raw model estimate: 61%) — 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
75%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Earnings fall in 14 days, inside the holding window, offsetting its otherwise attractive pullback from highs
Nova
53%
Medium
Orion
58%
Medium
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 UU.LUnited Utilities Group PLC
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 58%

United Utilities supplies water and wastewater services to homes and businesses across Northwest England, a steady, regulated business. Its share price has climbed over 10% in the past month and is comfortably beating the broader market, with healthy (not overheated) momentum and supportive volume trends. The main risk is that the company reports earnings in about a week, which could introduce short-term price swings in either direction.

Stop-loss£1,491.84-4.0%
Today's price£1,554.00
Target£1,633.52+5.1%
Agents estimate: £1,635.35 (+0.1% vs target)
If you invested £1,000
▲£1,051 if the target hits (+5.1%)
▼£960 if the stop-loss is hit (-4.0%)
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
  • Only 2 of 5 agents backed this pick, the thinnest consensus of the three despite the highest stated probability (67%).
  • RSI at 69.41 sits right at the 70 overbought threshold and price is just 0.51% from its 52-week high, leaving minimal room before exhaustion — weaker support for the 'healthy, not overbought' claim than advertised.
  • The 9.67% previous-close-to-current move accounts for nearly all of the 10.29% 30-day return, suggesting this is a one-off repricing rather than the grinding uptrend described — unusual for a utility and a sign the move could mean-revert.
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Calibrated probability: 58% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

1.3:1
44%
+2.1%
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
75%
Very High
Blaze
—
—
Earnings are due in 8 days, inside the 30-day holding window, adding binary-event risk that pulled the probability down to the floor
Nova
—
—
5-day momentum and trading volume are only marginally above average, a weaker signal than other candidates, and an earnings report in 8 days adds event risk without strong confirmation
Orion
—
—
Utilities is a defensive sector that doesn't fit a broad risk-on rotation thesis, it has the weakest relative strength of the group, and an earnings report falls inside the holding window.
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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 28 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • KGF.LKingfisher plcAlready held
    Scout: Sitting exactly at its 52-week high with strong +7.9% 5-day and +16% 30-day returns, signaling a fresh breakout with no overhead resistance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CCEP.LCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Only 0.5% off its 52-week high with consistent +3%/+13% momentum across both windows.
    20-day average daily volume 140,261 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • UU.LUnited Utilities Group PLCPicked #3
    Scout: Defensive utility within 0.5% of its 52-week high, +10.3% over 30 days showing steady institutional accumulation.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • AV.LAviva plcAlready held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high (-0.05%) with +10.4% 30-day return, suggesting continuation into new highs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-29 runs until 2026-11-28 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • JD.LJD Sports Fashion PlcPicked #1
    Scout: Within 0.3% of its 52-week high after a +21.7% 30-day surge, strong confirmed retail momentum.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • SGE.LThe Sage Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high (-0.8%) with +18.7% 30-day gain, consistent software-sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-26 runs until 2026-11-25 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MKS.LMarks and Spencer Group plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Close to 52-week high (-1.5%) with +8.6% 5-day and +17.2% 30-day returns, strong turnaround momentum.
    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)).
  • IHG.LInterContinental Hotels Group PLCLiquidity filter
    Scout: Within 1.5% of its 52-week high with steady +3.6%/+8.7% gains across both windows.
    20-day average daily volume 366,600 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • CPG.LCompass Group PLCAlready held
    Scout: Near 52-week high (-1.4%) with a strong +15.9% 30-day return, defensive catering demand supporting the move.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-27 runs until 2026-11-26 (22 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HSX.LHiscox LtdAlready held
    Scout: Virtually at its 52-week high (-0.25%) with the strongest 5-day return in the insurance group (+7.9%).
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-03 runs until 2026-12-03 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CRDA.LCroda International PlcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Only 2.3% from its 52-week high with a solid +9.7% 30-day gain in specialty chemicals.
    20-day average daily volume 369,646 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • BNZL.LBunzl plcAlready held
    Scout: Near 52-week high (-1.2%) with consistent +9.4% 30-day momentum in distribution.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-13 runs until 2026-11-12 (8 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SDLF.LStandard Life plcAlready held
    Scout: Within 1.6% of its 52-week high, +8.9% 30-day gain showing steady insurer strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-30 runs until 2026-11-29 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SVT.LSevern Trent PLCAlready held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high (-0.27%) with a reliable +7.2% 30-day utility uptrend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-26 runs until 2026-11-25 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BT-A.LBT Group plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Strong accelerating momentum (+9% 5-day, +16.4% 30-day) and only 4.3% from its 52-week high.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 58% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • DGE.LDiageo plcAlready held
    Scout: +15.1% 30-day return with a +4.4% 5-day acceleration, closing in on its 52-week high (-4.7%).
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-15 runs until 2026-11-14 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CTEC.LConvatec Group PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: Within 2% of its 52-week high after a +16.5% 30-day climb in medical devices.
    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)).
  • NXT.LNEXT plcLiquidity filter
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high (-3.5%) with steady +10% 30-day retail momentum.
    20-day average daily volume 400,194 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • ADM.LAdmiral Group plcAlready held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high (-3.9%) with consistent +11% 30-day gain in insurance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-22 runs until 2026-11-21 (17 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • LGEN.LLegal & General Group PlcAlready held
    Scout: Within 2.3% of its 52-week high with a steady +7.6% 30-day advance.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BLND.LBritish Land Company PLCAlready held
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high (-3.1%) with +11.5% 30-day momentum in UK real estate.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-29 runs until 2026-11-28 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • WTB.LWhitbread plcAlready held
    Scout: Within 3.2% of its 52-week high after a +16.1% 30-day hospitality-sector rally.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CCH.LCoca-Cola HBC AGDropped at merge
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high (-5%) with a strong +16% 30-day uptrend.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 56% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • EXPN.LExperian plcPicked #2
    Scout: The strongest 30-day return in the index (+25.5%) with continued +7% 5-day acceleration, indicating powerful sustained momentum.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • AZN.LAstraZeneca PLCAlready held
    Scout: Standout momentum with +9.9% 5-day and +19.2% 30-day gains, among the strongest pharma moves in the index.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-30 runs until 2026-11-29 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • LSEG.LLondon Stock Exchange Group plcAlready held
    Scout: +6.6% 5-day and +18.8% 30-day returns with the move still accelerating, only 3.5% from its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-26 runs until 2026-11-25 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REL.LRELX PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: +20.6% 30-day return with a +5.8% 5-day follow-through, confirming durable institutional buying.
    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)).
  • ICG.LICG plcAlready held
    Scout: Among the strongest 5-day returns in the index (+9.9%) with +12.4% over 30 days, indicating fresh acceleration.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-03 runs until 2026-12-03 (29 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.