AI Stock Picks — NASDAQ 100

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 NASDAQ 100 is in the middle of a sharp two-speed move: the vast majority of constituents remain 20-60% below their 52-week highs after a severe multi-week drawdown concentrated in AI/semiconductor and AI-infrastructure names, yet almost every stock posted a positive 5-day return, pointing to a broad oversold bounce. A smaller group of defensive/steady compounders (staples, healthcare, business services) never fell far and sit near their highs with consistently positive 5-day and 30-day returns. Given the depth of the prior drawdown, near-term 5%+ gains look most plausible either as continuation of the oversold bounce in beaten-down semis/memory names or as steady grinding gains in the names that held up best.

Oversold relief bounce in AI/semiconductor and memory/storage stocks after a severe multi-week selloffDefensive and steady compounders (staples, healthcare, business services) holding near 52-week highs with low-volatility uptrendsMemory and storage demand narrative (MU, WDC, STX) driving some of the sharpest 5-day reboundsBroad index damage means most momentum plays are still recovering from deep drawdowns, raising execution risk

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 4
0%
103 · 296.9%
296.9% / 60%
0 of 20
RankStockActionSizeEntry → TargetNotes
#1 TTWO SKIP — $227.66 → $239.04
stop $206.94
Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#2 TXN SKIP — $304.64 → $319.89
stop $277.53
Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#3 AAPL SKIP — $356.29 → $374.25
stop $329.57
Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.
#4 TSLA SKIP — $392.19 → $411.80
stop $358.85
Half-Kelly sizes this at 0% — the odds carry no edge worth capital.

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 91 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
5 picks
Blaze
8 picks
Nova
No picks
None of the 12 candidates had a verifiable, company-specific positive catalyst dated within the last 21 days. Several returned no news at all, and the rest surfaced only sector-wide negative headlines (Nvidia's CEO exit triggering a broad chip-stock selloff) rather than a ticker-specific event, so none clears this framework's catalyst-first requirement.
Orion
4 picks
Quinn
4 picks

4 Stock Picks

#1 TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

Take-Two Interactive publishes video games including Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K. The stock has surged over the past month and is sharply outperforming the overall market, likely on optimism tied to upcoming game releases. The main risk is that much of the gain has already happened, so the stock could stall or pull back if news doesn't live up to high expectations.

Stop-loss$206.94-9.1%
Today's price$227.66
Target$239.04+5.0%
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$909 if the stop-loss is hit (-9.1%)
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 13.7% rally, TTWO is still 14.39% below its 52-week high — this is a bounce within a longer downtrend, not a breakout to new highs, and the stock lacks a golden cross (Sma50 $207.85 vs Sma200 $218.42, GoldenCross=false) to confirm a durable trend change.
  • On-balance volume sits at -26.05M even as price surged 13.65%, meaning cumulative volume flow is still net negative — the rally is occurring without broad volume accumulation behind it.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.5:1
65%
-0.4%
0%

Suggested allocation is half-Kelly sizing guidance capped at 10% — not personal investment advice. Allocations are scaled to 85% of half-Kelly for the current market regime.

What each AI analyst estimated

Aria
70%
High
Blaze
—
—
EPS technically beat estimates, but underlying bookings and revenue actually fell about 18% and 15% year-over-year — the rally looks driven mainly by anticipation of the imminent Grand Theft Auto VI launch, a binary, high-risk catalyst
Nova
—
—
No Take-Two-specific catalyst found despite a strong price run; news was only generic market coverage.
Orion
57%
Medium
Quinn
60%
Medium
#2 TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

Texas Instruments makes analog and embedded chips used in almost everything electronic, from cars to factory equipment. Its stock has held up far better than the rest of the chip sector during this month's semiconductor sell-off, actually climbing while many peers fell sharply, suggesting investors see it as a steadier chip name. The main risk is that it's still part of the chip sector, so a renewed wave of fear like the one hitting other semiconductor names this week could drag it down too.

Stop-loss$277.53-8.9%
Today's price$304.64
Target$319.89+5.0%
Agents estimate: $319.91 (+0.0% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$911 if the stop-loss is hit (-8.9%)
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
  • ObvDivergence is explicitly flagged true — volume is not confirming the price advance, undercutting the bull case that this is a clean, well-supported uptrend.
  • The MACD histogram is only 0.299 with the MACD line (5.645) barely above its signal (5.346), a razor-thin spread that could flip negative on the next session rather than the 'strongly positive' crossover seen in peers like TTWO (histogram 3.68).
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.6:1
64%
-0.3%
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
66%
High
Nova
—
—
No news articles found despite a positive price trend — without a catalyst this doesn't qualify under a news-driven framework.
Orion
55%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
Volume isn't confirming the recent price rise (on-balance volume divergence), which outweighs an otherwise mild bullish MACD signal
#3 AAPLApple Inc.
3/5 Agents Agree  Risk 5/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

Apple makes iPhones, Macs, and runs one of the world's largest app and services businesses. The stock is sitting near its highest level of the year and outperforming the broader market even while chip-related names sold off sharply around it, pointing to strong and durable demand. The main risk is that the stock has run up quickly, so any disappointment on iPhone demand or a broader market wobble could trigger a pullback.

Stop-loss$329.57-7.5%
Today's price$356.29
Target$374.25+5.0%
Agents estimate: $374.40 (+0.0% vs target)
If you invested $1,000
▲$1,050 if the target hits (+5.0%)
▼$925 if the stop-loss is hit (-7.5%)
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
  • ObvDivergence is flagged true, meaning volume isn't confirming the price action even as AAPL sits near its highs — a classic warning that the rally's underlying participation is weakening.
  • Price ($356.29) is within $1.46 of the upper Bollinger Band ($357.75), leaving very little technical room before the stock is squeezed against resistance and due for consolidation.
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Calibrated probability: 59% (raw model estimate: 62%) — adjusted using the accuracy of past resolved picks.

Trade math

0.7:1
60%
+0.3%
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
63%
High
Nova
—
—
No news articles found for Apple — no catalyst despite the stock sitting near its 52-week high.
Orion
58%
Medium
Quinn
—
—
Volume isn't confirming the price climb (on-balance volume divergence), canceling out an otherwise mild bullish MACD signal
#4 TSLATesla, Inc.
2/5 Agents Agree  Risk 4/10
Moderate conviction · 59%

Tesla makes electric vehicles and is expanding into energy storage and autonomous driving technology. While flashier AI-chip stocks got hammered this week, Tesla has quietly climbed and is beating the broader market, a sign of steady investor confidence. The main risk is that Tesla's stock is historically volatile and can swing sharply on delivery numbers, regulatory news, or headlines about its CEO.

Stop-loss$358.85-8.5%
Today's price$392.19
Target$411.80+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
  • Only 2 of 5 agents backed this pick, the weakest consensus of the group, and the MACD histogram is just 0.0371 — essentially flat and far thinner than TTWO's 3.68 or even TXN's 0.299 — meaning the 'active uptrend' signal is on the verge of rolling over.
  • TSLA remains 21.38% below its 52-week high, the largest drawdown of any name in this set, showing it has recovered far less than peers despite the touted relative-strength outperformance.
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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%
+0.3%
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
—
—
An EPS beat is confirmed by the calendar data, but the available SEC filing excerpt contained only the 8-K cover page with no actual guidance or management commentary to corroborate a durable catalyst
Nova
—
—
No Tesla-specific catalyst; news was limited to general market/tech selloff coverage.
Orion
—
—
Momentum is essentially flat (MACD barely positive) and shares remain over 21% below their 52-week high, without a confirmed near-term catalyst
Quinn
60%
Medium

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 101 NASDAQ 100 constituents and short-listed 27 candidates for deep analysis by the five analysts. Here is what happened to each one.

  • AVGOBroadcom Inc.Already held
    Scout: Strongest 5-day bounce in the group (+18.3%) off a relatively shallow 30-day decline, signaling a quick snapback in a core AI-semiconductor name
    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.
  • AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +19.2% 5-day return is the single strongest in the index, an aggressive oversold reversal in a heavily-watched chip name
    Reward-to-risk 0.44 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.61% target against a -12.8% stop.
  • MUMicron Technology, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +13.1% 5-day bounce tied to the memory-chip demand narrative, recovering from a deep 30-day drawdown
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 79% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • STXSeagate Technology Holdings plcDropped at merge
    Scout: +14.7% 5-day rebound in the storage/memory complex alongside peers WDC and MU, suggesting sector-wide short covering
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 79% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • WDCWestern Digital CorporationDropped at merge
    Scout: +12.2% 5-day bounce in storage, part of a coordinated memory-sector reversal after a sharp selloff
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 79% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • TXNTexas Instruments IncorporatedPicked #2
    Scout: +9.8% 5-day gain with a positive 30-day return (+5.8%), a steadier analog-semis recovery versus the more volatile AI names
    Made the final report at #2.
  • ADIAnalog Devices, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +9.7% 5-day bounce with only a mild 30-day decline (-3.8%), among the least-damaged semis showing renewed strength
    Only Blaze selected this stock — single-agent picks require Very High confidence and at least 70% probability (this pick: Very High, 74% raw (59% after calibration)).
  • MPWRMonolithic Power Systems, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +17.3% 5-day return combined with a positive 30-day return (+5.8%), unusually strong dual-timeframe momentum
    Average probability across the 2 agent(s) that selected it was 57% raw (48% after calibration), below the 52% minimum to qualify.
  • NXPINXP Semiconductors N.V.Already held
    Scout: +6.7% 5-day and +17.1% 30-day returns show sustained, not just one-week, momentum
    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.
  • TSLATesla, Inc.Picked #4
    Scout: +9.5% 5-day and +4.5% 30-day returns indicate building momentum rather than a single-day spike
    Made the final report at #4.
  • AAPLApple Inc.Picked #3
    Scout: Only 1.3% off its 52-week high with consistent positive 5-day (+4.1%) and 30-day (+4.4%) returns, a low-volatility continuation candidate
    Made the final report at #3.
  • MARMarriott International, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Just 2.3% below its 52-week high with steady positive 5-day and strong 30-day (+14%) returns, a low-drama uptrend
    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.
  • COSTCostco Wholesale CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 0.4% from its 52-week high with a strong 30-day gain (+15.8%) and continued positive 5-day momentum
    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.
  • ROPRoper Technologies, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Best 30-day return in the group among steady compounders (+30.3%) while sitting only 5.3% off its high
    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.
  • REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Already held
    Scout: +27% 30-day return and +5.8% 5-day return, just 3.6% off its 52-week high — a biotech with genuine sustained 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.
  • AMGNAmgen Inc.Already held
    Scout: Only 3.7% from its 52-week high with a strong 30-day return (+12.9%), a steady large-cap biotech uptrend
    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.
  • TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Positive 5-day (+5.2%) and 30-day (+10.8%) returns show consistent upward momentum
    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.
  • CSXCSX CorporationAlready held
    Scout: Only 2.7% off its 52-week high with solid 5-day (+6.2%) and 30-day (+9.2%) gains
    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.
  • CTASCintas CorporationAlready held
    Scout: 3.1% from its 52-week high with steady positive 5-day and 30-day (+9.6%) returns, low-volatility continuation play
    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.
  • ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Less than 1% off its 52-week high with consistent positive momentum across both windows
    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.
  • FASTFastenal CompanyAlready held
    Scout: Under 2% from its 52-week high with steady positive 5-day and 30-day returns, a resilient industrial compounder
    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.
  • MDLZMondelez International, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Just 1.9% off its 52-week high with steady positive momentum, a defensive name holding up well amid broader market stress
    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.
  • CCEPCoca-Cola Europacific Partners PLCAlready held
    Scout: Only 0.5% from its 52-week high with consistent 5-day and strong 30-day (+12.4%) gains
    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.
  • IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Already held
    Scout: Standout 30-day return (+35.6%) while only 8.4% off its 52-week high, among the strongest sustained trends in the index
    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.
  • TTWOTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc.Picked #1
    Scout: Positive 5-day (+6%) and 30-day (+13.7%) returns show a steady uptrend in gaming
    Made the final report at #1.
  • LRCXLam Research CorporationPassed over
    Scout: +12.8% 5-day bounce in semiconductor equipment, part of a broader chip-sector reversal
    Aria: Steep 30-day decline and large underperformance versus the benchmark despite a recent bounce, failing the screen.
    Blaze: The earnings beat was marginal (just 0.94% EPS surprise) and the filing excerpt lacked any guidance or management-tone detail, making this one of the weaker catalyst cases among the semiconductor names evaluated
    Nova: No news articles found for Lam Research — no catalyst.
    Orion: 30-day trend down about 25% and underperforming the Nasdaq by 16 points, caught in the same negative chip-sector news flow
    Quinn: Volume isn't confirming the price move (on-balance volume divergence), offsetting an otherwise bullish MACD and near-oversold RSI
  • AMATApplied Materials, Inc.Dropped at merge
    Scout: +11.1% 5-day bounce after a sharp 30-day decline, tracking the semiconductor-equipment group's oversold recovery
    Reward-to-risk 0.49 is below the 0.50 minimum — a +5.81% target against a -11.8% stop.

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.