AI Stock Picks — S&P 500

Friday, November 13, 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 19.2

The market shows a sharp rotation away from high-growth tech and semiconductors (NVDA, INTC, DELL, GOOGL, CSCO all down double digits over 30 days) into defensive, healthcare, and industrial/business-services names that are hugging their 52-week highs with steady 5-day and 30-day gains. Breadth is highly bifurcated rather than broadly bullish or bearish, so near-term 5%+ setups are concentrated in names showing genuine sustained strength rather than single-day pops.

Rotation from mega-cap tech/semis into defensives, staples, and healthcareIndustrials and business-services names grinding to new highs on steady momentumHealthcare/MedTech (pharma, diagnostics, devices) showing some of the strongest sustained 30-day trendsHigh dispersion: many prior leaders (chips, cloud software) in deep drawdowns while quieter value names outperform

Today's Actionable List

Which of today's picks to actually take, and at what size, given what you are already holding. Each pick's own Suggested Allocation sizes it in isolation; this table applies the portfolio limits — at most 20 open positions and 60% of the portfolio committed in total. Run with --capital 25000 to see these sizes as order amounts rather than percentages.

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RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 KO SKIP — $99.16 → $104.12
stop $91.23
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 FTV SKIP — $67.79 → $71.18
stop $62.03
 Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 JNJ SKIP — $286.33 → $300.65
stop $266.86
 Position cap reached — 98 of 20 slots in use.
#4 COR SKIP — $358.43 → $376.35
stop $333.34
 Position cap reached — 98 of 20 slots in use.

Already open: UNH (to Nov 14), 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), RTX (to Nov 27), SO (to Nov 27), CNA.L (to Nov 27) … and 86 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
2 picks
Orion
5 picks
Quinn
6 picks

4 Stock Picks

Diversification filter applied: 1 pick removed due to high same-sector price correlation with a higher-ranked pick (PG), avoiding concentrated sector exposure.
#1 KOThe Coca-Cola Company
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Coca-Cola makes soft drinks and other beverages sold almost everywhere in the world. The company beat earnings expectations and raised its full-year guidance with confident language from management, and the stock is sitting right at its 52-week high. The main risk is that the stock looks quite overbought after its run, and insiders have been selling rather than buying.

Stop-loss$91.23-8.0%
Today's price$99.16
Target$104.12+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$920 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.0%)
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 73.25 is firmly in overbought territory, undercutting the bull case that the rally has more room — a pullback toward the 90.58 lower Bollinger band or 94.75 midline is a real risk after the +10% run.
  • Price is already pinned at the 98.93 upper Bollinger band with only 1.94% 5-day momentum (decelerating from the 3.64% headline 5-day figure cited), suggesting the move is stalling right as the thesis calls for continuation.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
62%
+0.6%
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
76%
Very High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
65%
High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#2 FTVFortive Corporation
5/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Fortive makes industrial and workplace-safety technology products. The company beat earnings expectations and raised its full-year profit guidance with confident language from management, continuing a streak of double-digit profit growth. The main risks are that company insiders have been selling stock and shares already look somewhat overbought after a 17% rally in the past month.

Stop-loss$62.03-8.5%
Today's price$67.79
Target$71.18+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$915 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.5%)
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
  • OBV divergence is flagged true even as price surges 16.7% — volume isn't confirming the breakout, a classic warning that the rally lacks real buying conviction.
  • RSI at 70.65 is overbought and the golden cross is barely formed (50-day at 59.42 just above 200-day at 59.35, a 0.1% gap) — this is a fresh, unconfirmed crossover, not an established uptrend, and vulnerable to whipsaw.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 63%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
63%
+0.0%
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
55%
Medium
Blaze
76%
Very High
Nova
65%
High
Orion
67%
High
Quinn
54%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#3 JNJJohnson & Johnson
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Johnson & Johnson makes medicines, medical devices, and consumer health products. Its stock has climbed steadily this month, outpacing the broader market by a wide margin, and the trend looks technically healthy rather than overheated. The main risk is that after such a strong run, some profit-taking could cool the rally.

Stop-loss$266.86-6.8%
Today's price$286.33
Target$300.65+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$932 if the stop-loss is hit (-6.8%)
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
  • Despite the 'healthy, not overbought' framing, RSI at 65.98 combined with price just 0.6% below the 52-week high and sitting right at the 288.84 upper Bollinger band leaves very little room before the stock is technically stretched.
  • The bull thesis cites 3 of 4 quarters beating estimates, but that's a weaker beat streak than the other agreeing picks' 4-for-4 records — this is comparatively the least clean earnings-consistency story of the group.
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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
63%
High
Nova
—
—
No confirmable catalyst was found and the next earnings report is months out; despite strong monthly gains, today's volume ran below the recent average
Orion
70%
Very High
Quinn
60%
Medium

Data Sources

Yahoo FinanceFinvizMarketWatchSeeking Alpha
#4 CORCencora, Inc.
4/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10  ⚠ Conflicting Signals
Moderate conviction · 59%

Cencora distributes pharmaceuticals and health products to pharmacies and hospitals. Its shares have been accelerating recently, gaining over 7% in just the last five days, and are clearly outperforming the broader market with no signs of being overbought. The main risk is that it trades fewer shares daily than mega-cap names, which can mean sharper price swings.

Stop-loss$333.34-7.0%
Today's price$358.43
Target$376.35+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$930 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.0%)
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
  • The 'better entry point' argument (5% below recent high) is already being erased by a 7.45% spike in just the last 5 days — most of the discount the bulls cite has likely closed by the time this is actionable.
  • RSI at 65.93 and an 8.58% 30-day gain built on thin volume (795,845 shares, the lowest trading volume of all four picks) raise liquidity/sustainability concerns relative to the other three names.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 66%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
58%
+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
75%
Very High
Blaze
66%
High
Nova
—
—
No confirmable catalyst was found and today's volume ran below average, so the recent price strength isn't volume-confirmed
Orion
64%
High
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 13, 2026). Picks are ranked by how many independent AI agents agreed — more agreement means higher conviction. The guide below tells you exactly how to act on them.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

  1. Act within one trading day. Prices are freshest now. The longer you wait, the more the entry price drifts away from what the agents analysed.
  2. Verify the entry price. Check the live price before buying. If a stock has already moved more than 3% above the Current Price shown in the report, skip it or wait for a pullback — the risk/reward has shifted.
  3. Use limit orders, not market orders. Set your buy limit at or below the Current Price shown. Chasing with a market order gives brokers and algorithms an advantage over you.
  4. Set your stop-loss immediately after buying. Use the Max Downside % on each pick card as your hard exit level. If the price falls to that level, sell without hesitation — the trade thesis is broken.
  5. Set a take-profit at the Target Price. Place a limit sell order at the Target Price shown. When it fills, the trade is done — resist the urge to hold for more.
  6. Exit all positions by December 13, 2026. This is your hard deadline. If a stock has not hit its target by then, exit anyway. Holding past the window turns a short-term trade into an unsupervised long-term position.
  7. Never add to a losing position. If your stop-loss is hit, exit completely. Averaging down turns a small, controlled loss into a potentially large one.

Position Sizing by Conviction Tier

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

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

The Three Exit Rules

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

Understanding the Numbers

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

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

Scout scanned 503 S&P 500 constituents and short-listed 27 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • AAPLApple Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Only ~1% off its 52-week high with a strong 4% 5-day pop and positive 30-day trend — rare large-cap tech name showing sustained strength amid the broader tech selloff.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #7, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.
  • LLYEli Lilly and CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Within 1.2% of its 52-week high, up 6.5% in 5 days and 23.6% over 30 days — persistent, well-supported uptrend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-02 runs until 2026-12-02 (20 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • JNJJohnson & JohnsonPicked #3
    Scout: Trading just 0.6% below its 52-week high with steady gains across both the 5-day and 30-day windows, signaling a durable defensive uptrend.
    Made the final report at #3.
  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 0.4% from its 52-week high with consistent 5-day and 30-day gains — a high-quality consumer staple in a confirmed uptrend.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-10 runs until 2026-12-10 (28 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • KOThe Coca-Cola CompanyPicked #1
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with steady momentum across both windows, a classic defensive-rotation beneficiary.
    Made the final report at #1.
  • PGThe Procter & Gamble CompanyDiversification filter
    Scout: Within 0.6% of its high with a consistent uptrend over both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Dropped by diversification filter: 0.80 30-day daily-return correlation with KO (both in Consumer Defensive).
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Under 1% from its 52-week high with sustained gains over the past 30 days, reflecting steady institutional demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-09 runs until 2026-12-09 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BRK-BBerkshire Hathaway Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Nearly at its 52-week high with a strong, sustained 30-day and 5-day advance — broad market confidence in a flight-to-quality name.
    Only Quinn selected this stock — Quinn solo picks require High or Very High confidence and at least 60% probability (this pick: Medium, 55% raw (48% after calibration)).
  • VLTOVeralto CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Just 1.25% off its 52-week high after a 19% 30-day advance, showing a persistent breakout pattern.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • BDXBecton, Dickinson and CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high with nearly 16% gained over 30 days, indicating sustained accumulation in medtech.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-06 runs until 2026-12-06 (23 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • RSGRepublic Services, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Under 1% from its 52-week high with consistent momentum across both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-12 runs until 2026-12-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CBOECboe Global Markets, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 0.7% of its 52-week high after a sharp, sustained 28.5% 30-day rally and continued 5-day strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-12 runs until 2026-12-12 (30 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • CORCencora, Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: Strong 7.4% 5-day gain building on an already positive 30-day trend, just 5% off its 52-week high.
    Made the final report at #4.
  • TXNTexas Instruments IncorporatedDropped at merge
    Scout: A rare semiconductor name bucking the sector selloff with a 9.5% 5-day surge and positive 30-day return.
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: High, 66% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • FASTFastenal CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Just 1.7% from its 52-week high with steady gains across both windows, a resilient industrial distributor.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.Liquidity filter
    Scout: Within 2% of its 52-week high with consistent 5-day and 30-day advances.
    20-day average daily volume 285,894 shares is below the 500,000-share liquidity floor.
  • STESTERIS plcAlready held
    Scout: Only 2.3% from its 52-week high after a sustained 20.9% 30-day rally, a durable medtech breakout.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-10 runs until 2026-12-10 (27 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • EWEdwards Lifesciences CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Essentially at its 52-week high with a strong, sustained 25.8% 30-day move and continued 5-day strength.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Close to its 52-week high with a powerful, sustained 27% 30-day rally and continued momentum.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Just 3.3% off its 52-week high with steady gains across both windows, reflecting durable demand.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: Within 3.8% of its 52-week high after a consistent 30-day advance, a steady biotech outperformer.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-29 runs until 2026-11-28 (15 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with sustained gains in both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • NDAQNasdaq, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Only 2.8% from its 52-week high following a steady 15.8% 30-day climb.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-11 runs until 2026-12-11 (29 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • MAMastercard IncorporatedAlready held
    Scout: Trading near its 52-week high with consistent momentum across both the 5-day and 30-day windows.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-11-04 runs until 2026-12-04 (21 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • FTVFortive CorporationPicked #2
    Scout: Within 1.7% of its 52-week high after a sustained 16.7% 30-day advance.
    Made the final report at #2.
  • CSXCSX CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Near its 52-week high with a strong 5.9% 5-day pop layered on a positive 30-day trend, a resilient rail play.
    Already held: a position opened 2026-10-22 runs until 2026-11-21 (8 day(s) left). Re-picking it would concentrate the portfolio, not diversify it.
  • URIUnited Rentals, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: Within 6% of its 52-week high with a strong 6.8% 5-day move and consistent 30-day gains, benefiting from industrial capex strength.
    Qualified on merit but ranked #6, outside the 5-pick limit for this run.

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.