AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Wednesday, November 11, 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 17.5

The market shows a clear rotation: mega-cap tech and semiconductors (NVDA, MSFT, GOOGL, META, AMD, INTC, MU, broadline software) are in sharp 30-day drawdowns, while insurance, payments, consumer staples, healthcare equipment, hospitality, and business-services names are grinding to new or near 52-week highs on steady, multi-week momentum. Breadth outside of tech looks constructive even as the index's largest weightings struggle, so this favors selective, defensive-tilted momentum names over chasing the beaten-down growth/semis complex.

Rotation out of AI/semiconductor and high-multiple software names into defensives and financialsInsurance brokers, payment processors, and exchanges (CBOE, NDAQ, ICE, GPN, FISV, MSCI, MRSH, AIZ) at or near 52-week highs with strong trailing 30-day returnsConsumer staples and healthcare-equipment names (COST, CHD, KDP, EW, IDXX, STE) showing steady uptrends near highs, suggesting defensive positioningTravel/leisure recovery names (MAR, HLT, SBUX) holding near highs despite broader market stress

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.

0 of 5
0%
85 · 241.2%
241.2% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 ICE SKIP — $180.57 → $189.60
stop $165.04
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 EW SKIP — $105.81 → $111.10
stop $95.33
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 NDAQ SKIP — $109.68 → $115.16
stop $102.11
 Position cap reached — 85 of 20 slots in use.
#4 VLTO SKIP — $118.73 → $124.67
stop $106.98
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#5 MSI SKIP — $535.36 → $562.13
stop $482.89
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

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), CSX (to Nov 21), TRV (to Nov 22), SGE.L (to Nov 25), SVT.L (to Nov 25), NSC (to Nov 26) … and 73 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
8 picks
Nova
5 picks
Orion
8 picks
Quinn
13 picks

5 Stock Picks

#1 ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

ICE owns the New York Stock Exchange along with commodity and data businesses, giving it steady, diversified revenue. The stock has been climbing in a controlled, orderly way and keeps beating the broader market. The main risk is a general pullback in financial-sector stocks if market jitters return.

Stop-loss$165.04-8.6%
Today's price$180.57
Target$189.60+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$914 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.6%)
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 is already at the Bollinger upper band ($180.57 vs. $181.29 upper, $166.00 midline), leaving almost no technical headroom before mean-reversion pressure kicks in.
  • RSI at 72.3 is already above the classic 70 overbought line, and with the stock up 15.6% from its previous close reference point, a pullback toward the 50-day ($159.64) is a real risk even with the earnings beat already priced in.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
63%
+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
65%
High
Blaze
68%
High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#2 EWEdwards Lifesciences Corporation
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Edwards Lifesciences makes heart valves and other devices used to treat serious heart conditions. The company just reported strong sales and profit growth and raised its outlook for the rest of the year, a sign business is improving faster than expected. The main risk is that the stock has already jumped sharply in recent weeks and some company insiders have been selling shares, so some of this good news may already be priced in.

Stop-loss$95.33-9.9%
Today's price$105.81
Target$111.10+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$901 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.9%)
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 78.9 is deep in overbought territory and price ($105.81) is pinned against the Bollinger upper band ($106.53) with the band's midline nearly 12 points lower ($94.13), signaling a stretched, reversion-prone setup rather than room to run.
  • The 10.5% sales beat has already driven a 24.2% price jump from the prior close reference — most of the good news is arguably priced in, and a 30-day gain of +22.5% against a 9.1% five-day surge suggests the move is accelerating into exhaustion, not just starting.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-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
—
—
Just posted a post-earnings pop that pushed RSI into overbought territory, raising the odds of a pause or pullback.
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
55%
Medium

Data Sources

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#3 NDAQNasdaq, Inc.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Nasdaq runs the Nasdaq stock exchange and sells market data and trading technology to other financial firms. Its stock has climbed steadily over the past month and is clearly outpacing the broader market, with technical signals that look strong but not overheated. The main risk is that this rally could stall if broader market volatility picks back up.

Stop-loss$102.11-6.9%
Today's price$109.68
Target$115.16+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$931 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.9%)
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 stalled to essentially flat (-0.02% / +0.94% depending on measure) after the prior run-up, suggesting the post-earnings pop has already faded even though RSI (69.4) remains elevated.
  • Price sits only 1.6% off its 52-week high with MACD histogram shrinking to 0.32 (vs. ICE's 1.39), a sign the bullish crossover's momentum is already weakening rather than strengthening.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 67%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
58%
+1.1%
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
68%
High
Nova
—
—
No identifiable company-specific catalyst within the last 21 days and the next earnings report is ~11 weeks away
Orion
66%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

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#4 VLTOVeralto Corporation
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Veralto makes equipment that tests and treats water quality and helps manufacturers check products for safety. The company beat expectations and raised its profit, sales and cash-flow guidance for the rest of the year. The stock has already climbed sharply and looks very stretched on short-term indicators, so a pullback is possible even though the underlying business news was good.

Stop-loss$106.98-9.9%
Today's price$118.73
Target$124.67+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$901 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.9%)
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 85.55 is extremely overbought — well beyond ICE's 72.3 or NDAQ's 69.4 — and On-Balance Volume is negative (-10.7M), meaning the 20.9% price rally is not being confirmed by accumulation volume.
  • 5-day momentum has decelerated sharply to +1.46% (price) despite the +4.3% figure cited, and the stock is pressed right against its Bollinger upper band ($123.22 vs. $118.73 price), leaving little room before a reversion.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-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
—
—
RSI is extremely overbought above 85, the highest of any candidate reviewed, sharply raising reversal risk.
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
—
—
Environmental/industrial technology isn't a favored rotation sector, and RSI near 86 signals a very stretched short-term move.
Quinn
55%
Medium

Data Sources

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#5 MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Motorola Solutions sells radios, communication systems and software used by police, fire departments and other emergency responders. It beat earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook again, pointing to record order backlog. However, several top executives — including the CEO, CFO and COO — sold tens of millions of dollars of stock right after the good news, which is worth watching since insiders usually see what's coming better than outsiders.

Stop-loss$482.89-9.8%
Today's price$535.36
Target$562.13+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$902 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.8%)
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 82.2 is the most extreme overbought reading of this entire pick set, and OBV is negative (-3.42M) despite the price being up 20% over 30 days — volume is not confirming the breakout.
  • Price ($535.36) is essentially capped by its own Bollinger upper band ($536.27), a textbook sign of an exhausted short-term move rather than a stock with room left to run toward a further 5% target.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 65%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
66%
-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
—
—
RSI is deeply overbought near 82 and trading volume isn't confirming the price strength, both warning signs of an overextended move.
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
—
—
Public-safety communications hardware isn't a confirmed rotation beneficiary and carries correlation risk to the broader struggling tech-hardware complex.
Quinn
55%
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 11, 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 11, 2026. This is your hard deadline. If a stock has not hit its target by then, exit anyway. Holding past the window turns a short-term trade into an unsupervised long-term position.
  7. Never add to a losing position. If your stop-loss is hit, exit completely. Averaging down turns a small, controlled loss into a potentially large one.

Position Sizing by Conviction Tier

Size each position according to the coloured border on its pick card. Cap your total exposure across all picks from this report at 25% of your overall trading budget.

Agents Agreeing What It Means Max Allocation Per Pick
5/5 Highest conviction — all five independent analytical checks passed Up to 10%
4/5 Very high conviction — four of five independent checks aligned Up to 8%
3/5 High conviction — three agents independently agreed Up to 6%
2/5 Moderate conviction — two agents independently agreed Up to 4%
1 Agent Speculative — solo pick, admitted only at Very High confidence Up to 2%

The Three Exit Rules

These picks are generated by AI agents for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Probability estimates reflect the agents' analytical models — they are not guarantees of any outcome. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Markets can and do move against even well-researched trades. Always conduct your own research, and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser before placing any orders. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.

Understanding the Numbers

A plain-English guide to every figure shown on each pick card — what it means, how it is calculated, and what a good or bad value looks like.

AI Conviction Meter
Estimated probability of hitting the target, shown as a 5-bar gauge
The filled bars and label translate the AI's probability estimate into plain language: 75%+ is Very strong, 60–74% Strong, 50–59% Moderate, below 50% Cautious. Where enough past picks have been resolved, the probability is calibrated against the AI's real track record.
e.g. "Moderate conviction · 58%" — the AI thinks this trade works slightly more often than a coin flip.
✓ More filled bars = more confidence — but even Very strong picks fail sometimes; always size positions accordingly.
If You Invested $1,000
$1,000 × (1 + Target Gain ÷ 100)  /  $1,000 × (1 + Max Downside ÷ 100)
The same Target Gain and Max Downside percentages expressed in concrete money terms for a $1,000 position — what you'd have if the target hits versus if your stop-loss is triggered.
e.g. +10% target and −12.3% stop → $1,100 on a win, $877 on a stopped-out loss.
✓ Scales linearly — a $500 position sees half these amounts, a $2,000 position double.
Current Price
Market price at time of analysis
The stock's price when this report was generated. All other figures on the card are calculated from this reference point.
e.g. $215.20 — check the live price before placing an order; if it has moved more than ~3%, re-evaluate the risk/reward.
✓ No positive/negative distinction — it is simply your cost basis.
Target Price
Current Price × (1 + Target Gain ÷ 100)
The price the agents project the stock could reach within the time window. This is your take-profit level — place a limit sell order here after buying.
e.g. $215.20 × 1.085 = $233.49 target on an 8.5% pick.
✓ Always above Current Price — this tool only selects upside candidates.
Target Gain
(Target Price − Current Price) ÷ Current Price × 100
The percentage return you would earn if the stock hits its Target Price from your entry. Set by the run parameters — every pick in this report targets the same percentage.
e.g. +8.5% means a $100 stock has a $108.50 target; a $500 stock has a $542.50 target.
✓ Always positive — picks are upside-only. A larger % means a bigger move is required.
Max Downside
Estimated stop-loss level, as % below entry
The worst-case loss the agents estimated if the thesis fails — based on key support levels and recent volatility. Use this as your hard stop-loss. If the price falls to this level, exit immediately; the trade thesis is broken.
e.g. −12.0% means: if you bought at $100, sell if it drops to $88.00.
⚠ Always negative. A smaller magnitude (e.g. −5%) = tighter risk. A larger magnitude (e.g. −20%) = more room to fall before you exit — riskier.
Reward : Risk
Target Gain ÷ |Max Downside|
How much you could gain for every dollar you are risking. A ratio of 2.0:1 means you stand to make $2 for every $1 at risk. Higher is better.
e.g. 8.5% gain ÷ 12% downside = 0.7:1 (unfavourable). 10% gain ÷ 5% downside = 2.0:1 (good).
✓ ≥ 2.0:1 is strong. ⚠ < 1.0:1 means you are risking more than you could gain — approach with caution.
Breakeven Win Rate
|Max Downside| ÷ (Target Gain + |Max Downside|) × 100
The minimum percentage of trades at this reward:risk that must succeed for you to break even over time — regardless of how good your stock picking is.
e.g. 12 ÷ (8.5 + 12) = 59% — you need roughly 6 in 10 trades to win just to avoid losing money.
✓ Lower is better — ≤ 35% means even a poor win rate is survivable. ⚠ ≥ 55% means you need most trades to work out.
Expected Value
(Probability% × Target Gain%) + ((1 − Probability%) × Max Downside%)
The average return per trade if the AI's probability estimate is accurate over many similar trades. A positive Expected Value means the trade has a mathematical edge; a negative value means the math works against you on average, even if you sometimes win.
e.g. 65% × +8.5% + 35% × −12% = +1.3% EV. Over 100 similar trades you would expect an average gain of 1.3% per trade.
✓ Positive = edge in your favour over many trades. ⚠ Negative = the math loses money on average — even if individual wins feel good. Note: EV is only as reliable as the probability estimate.
Suggested Allocation
half-Kelly: (Probability ÷ |Max Downside| − (1 − Probability) ÷ Target Gain) ÷ 2, capped at 10%
The Kelly criterion computes the portfolio fraction that maximises long-run growth for a bet with these odds; half-Kelly is the standard hedge against the probability estimate being too optimistic. Uses the calibrated probability where available. 0% means the math sees no edge worth sizing; — means it couldn't be computed.
e.g. 57% probability, +10% target, −13% downside → Kelly ≈ 8.5% of portfolio, half-Kelly ≈ 4.2%.
Generic sizing guidance only — not personal investment advice. Position sizing must reflect your own portfolio, risk tolerance and circumstances.
Every stock Scout considered — and why each was discarded

Scout scanned 503 S&P 500 constituents and short-listed 28 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with a steady 13%+ 30-day gain and positive 5-day momentum; defensive mega-cap strength amid tech volatility.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-10 runs until 2026-12-10 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BRK-BBerkshire Hathaway Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Trading essentially at its 52-week high with consistent positive 5- and 30-day returns; a flight-to-quality beneficiary during sector rotation.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #11, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Strong 25.8% 30-day gain and only 3.3% off its 52-week high, with continued positive 5-day momentum signaling sustained buying.
    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)).
  • CBOECboe Global Markets, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 1% of its 52-week high with a 24% 30-day gain; exchange/volatility-complex names benefiting from elevated market turbulence.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VTRSViatris Inc.Already held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a 20% 30-day and 9.6% 5-day gain, indicating accelerating momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NDAQNasdaq, Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: Only 1.6% off its 52-week high with 16%+ 30-day return; financial infrastructure name holding up well despite tech weakness.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • ALLEAllegion plcDropped at merge
    Scout: 2.2% off its 52-week high with a 27%+ 30-day gain, showing sustained industrial momentum.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 68% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • EWEdwards Lifesciences CorporationPicked #2
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with strong 22.5% 30-day and 6.5% 5-day gains; healthcare-device momentum.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 34% 30-day gain, only 8.75% off its 52-week high, among the strongest sustained momentum in the data set.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GPNGlobal Payments Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 2.7% off its 52-week high with a 22% 30-day and 4.2% 5-day gain; fintech/payments strength bucking the broader tech selloff.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • FISVFiserv, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 38.8% 30-day return with continued positive 5-day momentum; one of the strongest trend continuations in the data.
    Reward-to-risk 0.45 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.01% target against a -11.1% stop.
  • KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.Already held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a 16.8% 30-day gain and positive 5-day momentum; defensive staple strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 1.5% off its 52-week high with steady double-digit 30-day gains; low-volatility compounder holding up well.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MSCIMSCI Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 2.9% off its 52-week high with 16.5% 30-day return; financial-data/index provider showing resilient momentum.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • MRSHMarsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 3% off its 52-week high with a 17.5% 30-day gain; insurance brokerage momentum intact.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #8, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.Already held
    Scout: 30% 30-day return and only 5.8% off its 52-week high; diversified industrial/software name with strong trend strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-10 runs until 2026-12-10 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • STESTERIS plcAlready held
    Scout: 17% 30-day gain with continued positive 5-day momentum and only 4.9% off its 52-week high.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-10 runs until 2026-12-10 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BBYBest Buy Co., Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: 1.6% off its 52-week high with a 20.8% 30-day gain; holiday-season retail momentum building into year-end.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #9, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • CDWCDW CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: Only 1.2% off its 52-week high with a 20.4% 30-day gain and positive 5-day momentum.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #10, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • MARMarriott International, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with a 16% 30-day gain; travel-sector strength holding up against broader market stress.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Already held
    Scout: 1.2% off its 52-week high with a 15% 30-day gain, confirming sustained hospitality-sector momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • VLTOVeralto CorporationPicked #4
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a 21% 30-day gain and positive 5-day follow-through.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: At its 52-week high with a 14.7% 30-day gain and strong 3.2% 5-day momentum; exchange-sector strength.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • SBUXStarbucks CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 1.4% off its 52-week high with a 19% 30-day gain; turnaround momentum continuing to build.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (25 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.Picked #5
    Scout: 2.4% off its 52-week high with a 20% 30-day and 7.7% 5-day gain, among the stronger recent accelerations.
    Made the final report at #5.
  • AIZAssurant, Inc.Liquidity filter
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a 20.3% 30-day and 4.8% 5-day gain; insurance-sector momentum intact.
    20-day average daily volume 413,312 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • CLXThe Clorox CompanyDropped at merge
    Scout: Sharp reversal with a 26.8% 30-day and 7.8% 5-day gain, though still 17% off its 52-week high, suggesting room to continue higher.
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 59% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • CHDChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.Already held
    Scout: Only 2.3% off its 52-week high with a 12% 30-day gain; defensive consumer-staples stability.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-03 runs until 2026-12-03 (22 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.