AI Stock Picks — NASDAQ 100

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

Today's Market Mood

Cautious  Turbulent market · VIX 27.1 · bar for picks raised to 62%

NASDAQ 100 data shows a severe, broad-based selloff concentrated in semiconductors and AI-linked names (NVDA, AMD, INTC, MU, AMAT, KLAC, LRCX, MRVL, AVGO, CRWD, PANW, PLTR, GOOGL/GOOG, META all down double-digits to over 50% on 5-/30-day windows), alongside a sharp rotation into defensive staples, healthcare, and quality compounders that are near their 52-week highs with strong sustained momentum. Given the magnitude and breadth of the tech/semi drawdown, risk appetite for chasing beaten-down names is low; the better 30-day setups sit in the names leading the rotation rather than those still in freefall.

Severe AI/semiconductor complex selloff with little sign of near-term reversalRotation into consumer staples, healthcare, and defensive compounders near 52-week highsMomentum concentrated in non-tech sectors (payroll/HR services, industrials, beverages, REIT-like compounders)Mega-cap tech (MSFT, AAPL) holding up far better than semis/AI infrastructure peers

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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Nothing new to buy today — hold the positions you already have.

Already open: HUM (to Nov 11), TJX (to Nov 11), UNH (to Nov 14), KO (to Nov 18), ULVR.L (to Nov 18), ABNB (to Nov 18), PFE (to Nov 19), ROST (to Nov 19), FAST (to Nov 20), CSX (to Nov 21), TRV (to Nov 22), KMI (to Nov 25) … and 43 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
5 picks
Nova
7 picks
Orion
6 picks
Quinn
8 picks

No Qualifying Picks Found

All five agents analyzed the candidates but did not find any stocks meeting the probability threshold for this target.

What Each Agent Evaluated

No stock cleared the bar this run. Below is what each analyst selected and why it did not make the final report, plus the candidates each one passed over.

Aria — Momentum & Technical

Stocks this agent selected

  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. · 75% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC · 75% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc. · 75% · Very High
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • PAYXPaychex, Inc. · 75% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 73% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company · 75% · Very High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 70% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Candidates passed over

  • MSFT
    5-day momentum turned negative (-0.3%), failing the short-term trend requirement despite longer-term strength.
  • AAPL
    5-day momentum turned negative (-1.3%), so it fails the momentum screen even though the 30-day trend is positive.
  • CTAS
    Price trend looks strong, but a volume-divergence warning suggests trading volume isn't fully confirming the rally.
  • LIN
    A volume-divergence warning plus the 50-day average still sitting below the 200-day average suggest the longer-term trend hasn't caught up to the recent bounce.
  • ROP
    RSI near 82 after a +35% run in 30 days looks extremely overbought and due for a pullback, despite otherwise bullish signals.

Blaze — Fundamental & Earnings

Stocks this agent selected

  • CTASCintas Corporation · 79% · Very High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 76% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc. · 79% · Very High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • PAYXPaychex, Inc. · 74% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 73% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc. · 76% · Very High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 72% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • EXCExelon Corporation · 69% · High
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 66% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Candidates passed over

  • ROP
    Despite a genuine guidance raise, the stock has already surged 35% in 30 days and RSI near 82 signals extreme overbought conditions — too extended to chase for another 5% without a pullback first
  • MAR
    Beat earnings and raised its RevPAR outlook, but only beat in 2 of the last 4 quarters and rising interest/debt costs temper conviction versus stronger alternatives
  • COST
    Beat earnings but the stock sits at a fresh all-time high with RSI above 72, leaving little room before overbought conditions trigger a pullback
  • AAPL
    Beat earnings but 5-day price momentum has turned slightly negative and heavy insider selling, including by the CEO, is a yellow flag
  • MSFT
    Beat earnings by a wide margin but the stock has barely moved in 30 days with a bearish momentum signal, suggesting the good news is already priced in

Nova — News Catalyst & Event-Driven

Stocks this agent selected

  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc. · 68% · High
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • MARMarriott International, Inc. · 68% · High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 64% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc. · 68% · High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 72% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company · 65% · High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 70% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • EXCExelon Corporation · 65% · High
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 66% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Candidates passed over

  • ADP
    No earnings or news catalyst within the last 3 weeks, and heavy recent insider selling by multiple executives adds caution
  • ROP
    Up 35% in a month with an RSI near 82 — dangerously overbought with no confirmed catalyst behind the move
  • MSFT
    5-day price momentum is slightly negative, so there's no fresh positive move to support a short-term gain thesis
  • AAPL
    5-day price momentum is negative and technical indicators show a bearish MACD crossover
  • MNST
    Earnings are being reported today, making the outcome a coin-flip rather than an analyzable, resolved catalyst

Orion — Macro & Sector Rotation

Stocks this agent selected

  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. · 74% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CTASCintas Corporation · 72% · Very High
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 76% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • PAYXPaychex, Inc. · 70% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 73% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC · 72% · Very High
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc. · 70% · Very High
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Candidates passed over

  • COST
    Strong defensive-sector momentum, but an RSI near 72 suggests it's already somewhat overbought, raising the odds of a short-term pullback
  • GEHC
    Up nearly 30% in a month with RSI near 77 — likely too extended for a fresh 30-day entry despite being in the favored healthcare sector
  • IDXX
    Sharp run-up with an overbought RSI reading and still well off its 52-week high, giving a less attractive risk/reward than steadier names in the group
  • ROP
    RSI near 82 signals an extremely stretched rally; the odds of a near-term pullback outweigh the sector tailwind for a brand-new position
  • KHC
    Furthest from its 52-week high among the staples considered, and it just reported earnings, so much of the near-term move may already be priced in

Quinn — Quantitative / Statistical

Stocks this agent selected

  • COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation · 60% · Medium
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 60% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • EXCExelon Corporation · 60% · Medium
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 66% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC · 60% · Medium
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc. · 60% · Medium
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. · 60% · Medium
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Candidates passed over

  • KHC
    Qualified at the same probability level as the picks but was dropped in favor of names with a better reward-to-risk ratio relative to its downside volatility
  • PAYX
    Showed a confirming momentum setup but a wider volatility-based downside relative to the 5% target than higher-ranked picks
  • REGN
    Strong momentum confirmed by volume, but a much larger modeled downside than the target gain gives a weaker reward-to-risk ratio
  • IDXX
    Positive momentum setup but the largest modeled downside in the group, making the reward-to-risk ratio unfavorable
  • ROP
    RSI above 78 signals the breakout may already be overextended, reducing probability versus other candidates
Every stock Scout considered — and why each was discarded

Scout scanned 101 NASDAQ 100 constituents and short-listed 25 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Only 1.2% below its 52-week high with a 7.4% 5-day and 17% 30-day gain — strong, sustained defensive momentum.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CTASCintas CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 3% off its 52-week high with steady double-digit 30-day gains; low-beta uniform/services leader benefiting from rotation.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 76% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Near its highs (-2.8%) with consistent 7%/14% 5-/30-day gains; defensive retail momentum intact.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 60% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLCDropped at merge
    Scout: Within 1.5% of its 52-week high with a strong 15% 30-day advance, reflecting beverage-sector rotation strength.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 69% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 2.6% of its 52-week high on an 18.5% 30-day move, suggesting a durable re-rating rather than a one-day spike.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Just 2.8% from its 52-week high with steady 7%/12% 5-/30-day gains; consumer-staples momentum play.
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.Passed over
    Scout: Only 3.2% from its high with a 35% 30-day surge and continued 9% 5-day gain — one of the strongest momentum profiles in the index.
    Aria: RSI near 82 after a +35% run in 30 days looks extremely overbought and due for a pullback, despite otherwise bullish signals.
    Blaze: Despite a genuine guidance raise, the stock has already surged 35% in 30 days and RSI near 82 signals extreme overbought conditions — too extended to chase for another 5% without a pullback first
    Nova: Up 35% in a month with an RSI near 82 — dangerously overbought with no confirmed catalyst behind the move
    Orion: RSI near 82 signals an extremely stretched rally; the odds of a near-term pullback outweigh the sector tailwind for a brand-new position
    Quinn: RSI above 78 signals the breakout may already be overextended, reducing probability versus other candidates
  • MARMarriott International, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 3.7% from its 52-week high with a 15.5% 30-day gain; travel/hospitality showing resilient demand.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 64% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • MNSTMonster Beverage CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 4.7% off its high with a consistent 3%/11% 5-/30-day gain, benefiting from the defensive-staples rotation.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 60% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • XELXcel Energy Inc.Already held
    Scout: 4.6% from its 52-week high with a steady 10.5% 30-day gain; utilities attracting safety-seeking flows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-03 runs until 2026-12-03 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SBUXStarbucks CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Near its highs (-4.8%) with a 10.5% 30-day gain, indicating a turnaround narrative gaining traction.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 65% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: Only 4.9% below its 52-week high with a 14.3% 30-day gain; biotech/healthcare defensive momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-29 runs until 2026-11-28 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • LINLinde plcPassed over
    Scout: 4.9% from its high with steady 3.6%/6.4% 5-/30-day gains; industrial-gas defensive compounder near highs.
    Aria: A volume-divergence warning plus the 50-day average still sitting below the 200-day average suggest the longer-term trend hasn't caught up to the recent bounce.
    Nova: Last earnings beat was only 1.6% — too small to count as a meaningful catalyst
    Orion: Weakest momentum of the favored-sector group, with the smallest performance gap versus the broader market
  • MSFTMicrosoft CorporationPassed over
    Scout: Only 4.2% from its 52-week high and still positive on both windows while AI-infra peers collapse — relative strength stands out.
    Aria: 5-day momentum turned negative (-0.3%), failing the short-term trend requirement despite longer-term strength.
    Blaze: Beat earnings by a wide margin but the stock has barely moved in 30 days with a bearish momentum signal, suggesting the good news is already priced in
    Nova: 5-day price momentum is slightly negative, so there's no fresh positive move to support a short-term gain thesis
    Orion: Mega-cap tech/growth names are out of favor in the current defensive rotation, despite being a high-quality business
    Quinn: None of the momentum conditions (oversold RSI, positive MACD histogram, Bollinger squeeze, or golden cross) are currently met, so no setup qualifies
  • AAPLApple Inc.Passed over
    Scout: Just 3.2% off its 52-week high with a 3.2% 30-day gain, showing resilience versus the broader tech/semi drawdown.
    Aria: 5-day momentum turned negative (-1.3%), so it fails the momentum screen even though the 30-day trend is positive.
    Blaze: Beat earnings but 5-day price momentum has turned slightly negative and heavy insider selling, including by the CEO, is a yellow flag
    Nova: 5-day price momentum is negative and technical indicators show a bearish MACD crossover
    Quinn: MACD histogram is negative and 5-day momentum is slightly negative, weakening the bullish case despite a Bollinger squeeze
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5.1% from its 52-week high with a steady 16% 30-day gain; biopharma showing durable strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-30 runs until 2026-11-29 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • WMTWalmart Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5.5% off its high with a 19% 30-day gain; large-cap retail benefiting from defensive positioning.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • PAYXPaychex, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 6.6% from its high with a 9.3%/18.3% 5-/30-day gain; payroll-services momentum mirrors ADP's strength.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 73% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 6.7% from its 52-week high with a 29.3% 30-day surge and 9.6% 5-day gain — strong healthcare momentum.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 72% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • EXCExelon CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: 8.1% from its high with an 11.6% 30-day gain; regulated utility benefiting from the flight to safety.
    Average probability across the 4 agent(s) that selected it was 66% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • KHCThe Kraft Heinz CompanyDropped at merge
    Scout: 9.9% from its high but with a sustained 5.9%/14.9% 5-/30-day gain, riding the staples rotation.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 70% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 6.7% 5-day gain and only 9.4% from its 52-week high, showing a recent bounce with room to retest highs.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 10.3%/22.2% 5-/30-day gains and only 9% from its 52-week high; biotech momentum remains strong.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 66% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.
  • DXCMDexCom, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5.7% 5-day gain with only an 8.8% gap to its 52-week high; medtech showing a fresh momentum pickup.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 16.5%/30.1% 5-/30-day gains, among the strongest in the index, with only a 12.9% gap to its 52-week high.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 68% raw (59% after calibration), below the 62% minimum to qualify.

Agent Analytical Approaches

Aria

Momentum & Technical

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

Blaze

Fundamental & Earnings

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

Nova

News Catalyst & Event-Driven

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

Orion

Macro & Sector Rotation

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

Sage

Devil's Advocate

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

Quinn

Quantitative / Statistical

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