AI Stock Picks — NASDAQ 100

Tuesday, November 10, 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 19.8

The NASDAQ 100 is sharply bifurcated: AI-infrastructure, memory, and cybersecurity names have been crushed over the past 30 days (many down 20-45% and far from their highs), while consumer staples, healthcare, travel, and industrial-services names have rallied steadily and now sit near their 52-week highs. The index's defensive/staples cohort shows the cleanest, least-extended upward momentum right now.

Rotation out of AI-capex and semiconductor momentum into defensives and consumer staplesSevere multi-week drawdowns in memory, storage, and AI-infrastructure names (NVDA, AMD, MU, INTC, CRWV, NBIS) pointing to a growth-capex scare in that cohortTravel, leisure, and staples names (SBUX, MAR, ABNB, KDP, COST) showing accelerating short-term momentum while trading near their highsA handful of mega-caps (AAPL, AMZN) showing relative strength and 5-day acceleration even as index-level sentiment is mixed

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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84 · 224.2%
224.2% / 60%
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RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 COST SKIP — $1,065.87 → $1,119.16
stop $997.65
 Position cap reached — 84 of 20 slots in use.
#2 TMUS SKIP — $168.75 → $177.19
stop $154.91
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 ROP SKIP — $474.71 → $498.45
stop $440.06
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#4 CPRT SKIP — $32.28 → $33.89
stop $30.12
 Position cap reached — 84 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: HUM (to Nov 11), TJX (to Nov 11), UNH (to Nov 14), KO (to Nov 18), ULVR.L (to Nov 18), PFE (to Nov 19), ROST (to Nov 19), FAST (to Nov 20), CSX (to Nov 21), TRV (to Nov 22), SGE.L (to Nov 25), SVT.L (to Nov 25) … and 72 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
8 picks
Blaze
9 picks
Nova
No picks
None of the 11 names had a company-specific news catalyst inside the required 21-day window — several returned no articles at all, and the rest only surfaced generic market-wide stories unrelated to the specific company. Since this reflects an actual absence of catalyst evidence (not a data outage), the degraded-data price-action fallback does not apply, and no candidate can be scored under this news-driven framework.
Orion
5 picks
Quinn
8 picks

4 Stock Picks

Diversification filter applied: 1 pick removed due to high same-sector price correlation with a higher-ranked pick (PEP), avoiding concentrated sector exposure.
#1 COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 59%

Costco runs membership warehouse stores that sell groceries and household goods in bulk at low prices, a business that tends to hold up well in any economic environment. The stock has been climbing steadily and outperforming the broader tech-heavy Nasdaq by a wide margin, suggesting investors are rotating into steady, defensive names like this one. The main risk is that the stock is trading near the top of its recent range, so it could stall out if buying momentum fades or the market reverses higher.

Stop-loss$997.65-6.4%
Today's price$1,065.87
Target$1,119.16+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$936 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.4%)
The AI puts the chance of the win case at 59%. Not a guarantee — always set the stop-loss.

Why the AI likes it

What could go wrong

⚔ The Skeptic's View — Sage, the Devil's Advocate
  • RSI at 69.61 is pressed against overbought, and price ($1065.87) sits right at the upper Bollinger Band ($1074.16), leaving almost no technical room before a mean-reversion pullback.
  • Price is already ~9.5% above its 200-day SMA ($973.68) and ~11% above its 50-day SMA ($957.28) with no golden cross confirming the trend — that's a significant overextension from both moving averages.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 64%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.8:1
56%
+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
70%
High
Blaze
60%
High
Nova
—
—
News search returned no articles at all for Costco — the 30-day run-up has no identifiable news event behind it.
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#2 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

T-Mobile is the wireless carrier behind the T-Mobile and Metro brands, serving tens of millions of phone and internet customers. The stock has bounced back hard over the past month and is now clearly outpacing the broader market, though it's still recovering from a much bigger decline earlier in the year. The main risk is that this looks more like a sharp rebound than an established uptrend, so some gains could unwind if buying interest cools.

Stop-loss$154.91-8.2%
Today's price$168.75
Target$177.19+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 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
  • Despite the bounce, price ($168.75) remains roughly 9.3% below its 200-day SMA ($186.11), meaning the stock is still technically in a longer-term downtrend, not a confirmed reversal.
  • A 24.92% gap to the 52-week high paired with a sharp 6.91% 5-day pop off depressed levels is also consistent with a short-covering bounce rather than durable fresh buying.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 64%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
62%
+0.2%
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
63%
High
Nova
—
—
News results were generic market headlines with no T-Mobile-specific story, and its last earnings date was already 13 days ago, outside the catalyst window.
Orion
—
—
Telecom isn't one of the sectors explicitly identified as benefiting from the current rotation (staples, healthcare, travel, industrial services).
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Roper Technologies owns a collection of specialized software and engineered-products businesses serving industries like healthcare and infrastructure. The stock has had an exceptionally strong month, climbing roughly 29% and sharply outpacing the broader market, which points to real investor enthusiasm. The main risk with a move this big is that it may be due for a breather, so a pullback after such a sharp run is a real possibility.

Stop-loss$440.06-7.3%
Today's price$474.71
Target$498.45+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$927 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.3%)
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
  • 5-day momentum has collapsed to just 0.24% versus the 29.24% 30-day return — the rally has effectively stalled this past week even as RSI sits at 69.65, an overbought warning compounding the deceleration.
  • A ~29% 30-day move is an historically extreme run for a large-cap industrial; such parabolic advances are statistically prone to sharp mean reversion, and ATR of 13.90 confirms elevated daily volatility that cuts both ways.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
59%
+0.8%
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
64%
High
Nova
—
—
The only news hits were generic market stories about Micron and Anthropic's IPO — nothing specific to Roper Technologies.
Orion
—
—
Diversified technology conglomerate doesn't cleanly fit the favored defensive/industrial-services basket, and its reported single-day price jump looks unusually large, raising data-quality concerns.
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#4 CPRTCopart, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Earnings in Window
Moderate conviction · 59%

Copart runs online auctions for salvaged and used vehicles, working closely with insurance companies. The stock has rallied strongly and is beating the broader market by a wide margin, recovering back above its long-term average price. The biggest risk is timing — the company reports earnings in just over a week, inside the 30-day window, adding uncertainty given a recent earnings miss.

Stop-loss$30.12-6.7%
Today's price$32.28
Target$33.89+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$933 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.7%)
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
  • Price ($32.275) is only ~0.7% above its 200-day SMA ($32.05) — a razor-thin cushion that a single down day could erase, undercutting the 'reclaimed the 200-day' bull point.
  • The stock is still 23.25% below its 52-week high even after the 30-day surge, meaning this is a bounce out of a deep prior drawdown rather than strength into new highs.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
57%
+0.7%
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
70%
High
Blaze
—
—
Most recent quarter showed diluted EPS down 14.6% year-over-year with an actual earnings miss (-8.5% surprise) and only 2 of the last 4 quarters beating estimates, and its next earnings report falls inside the 30-day holding window — no fundamental catalyst supports a 5% gain thesis.
Nova
—
—
No Copart-specific news catalyst found; its only near-term event is an earnings report in 9 days, which is unresolved risk rather than a confirmed positive catalyst.
Orion
58%
Medium
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 10, 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 10, 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 101 NASDAQ 100 constituents and short-listed 27 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.Already held
    Scout: Trading almost at its 52-week high with accelerating momentum (+8% over 5 days on top of a +15% 30-day run), suggesting continuation room without needing a new catalyst.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FASTFastenal CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a fresh 5-day surge, indicating buyers are still active at the top of the range.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-21 runs until 2026-11-20 (10 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ABNBAirbnb, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5-day return of +12% is accelerating faster than its 30-day pace while it sits within 5.5% of its high, a classic continuation setup.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • SBUXStarbucks CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with a steady +19% 30-day advance and continued +4.7% over the last 5 days.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MARMarriott International, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 1% of its 52-week high after a +16% 30-day climb, showing durable travel-sector strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLCAlready held
    Scout: Near-high consumer staple with consistent gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Sits within 2% of its 52-week high with steady, low-volatility upward momentum over the last month.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationPicked #1
    Scout: Near its all-time high with a reaccelerating 5-day gain (+4.6%) layered on an +11% 30-day advance.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Trading close to its 52-week high after a +13% 30-day run, a defensive healthcare name holding up as growth stocks sell off.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-30 runs until 2026-11-29 (19 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Near-high staples name with consistent gains in both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 4% of its 52-week high on a steady +11.5% 30-day climb, benefiting from rotation into healthcare.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-29 runs until 2026-11-28 (18 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CTASCintas CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Near its high with a durable +9.7% 30-day gain and no signs of reversal.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • LINLinde plcDropped at merge
    Scout: Trading close to its 52-week high with steady momentum across both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Medium, 58% raw (48% after calibration)).
  • XELXcel Energy Inc.Already held
    Scout: Near-high utility benefiting from defensive rotation, with consistent gains over the past month.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-03 runs until 2026-12-03 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CSXCSX CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Within 5% of its 52-week high with a steady positive trend over both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-22 runs until 2026-11-21 (11 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AAPLApple Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Within 1.6% of its 52-week high and showing a fresh 5-day acceleration (+5.4%), a sign of relative strength as most of the index sells off.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #8, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 5-day return of +8.5% is sharply accelerating versus its milder 30-day trend, while it remains within 5% of its high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (24 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc.Already held
    Scout: Strong +23% 30-day advance with continued 5-day gains and only ~7% off its high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (26 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Already held
    Scout: One of the strongest 30-day trends in the index (+33%) with momentum still positive over the last 5 days.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: +29% 30-day run with the stock sitting within 6.5% of its 52-week high.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • HONHoneywell International Inc.Already held
    Scout: Steady industrial strength with a +8.9% 30-day gain and continued upward drift over the last 5 days.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.Picked #2
    Scout: 5-day return (+9.3%) is outpacing its 30-day pace, showing fresh buying interest in a defensive telecom name.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Sharp 5-day acceleration (+15.7%) on top of a positive 30-day trend, suggesting a fresh catalyst-driven move with room to extend.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • APPAppLovin CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Explosive +61% 5-day and +46% 30-day move signals a major positive catalyst; still well below its 52-week high, leaving room to run further, though the size of the move raises pullback risk.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 57% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • FERFerrovial N.V.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +21% 30-day gain with continued +5.9% over the last 5 days, showing sustained buying.
    Average probability across the 3 agent(s) that selected it was 57% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • PEPPepsiCo, Inc.Diversification filter
    Scout: Consumer-staple benefiting from rotation, with a steady +13% 30-day gain and continued 5-day strength.
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.86 30-day daily-return correlation with COST (both in Consumer Defensive).
  • CPRTCopart, Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: +22% 30-day advance with continued positive 5-day momentum, though still meaningfully below its 52-week high, leaving upside room.
    Made the final report at #4.

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.