Event Gaps: DeepSeek's picks for 2026-10-27
DeepSeek picked MSFT, GOOGL, KLAC, STX, SOFI for a 1-day horizon. Intraday alpha vs SPY: +0.75%. Picks with positive alpha: 60%.
| Experiment | Event Gaps |
|---|---|
| Model | DeepSeek |
| Prompt version | event-gap-v13 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-10-27 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-28 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Intraday alpha vs SPY | +0.75% |
| Picks with positive alpha | 60% |
| Benchmark return | +0.52% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Gap direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSFT | -0.30% | -0.30% | 68% | -0.82% | No | |
| 2 | GOOGL | +1.67% | +1.67% | 64% | +1.16% | Yes | |
| 3 | KLAC | +4.77% | +4.77% | 62% | +4.25% | Yes | |
| 4 | STX | -3.57% | -3.57% | 72% | -4.09% | No | |
| 5 | SOFI | +3.76% | +3.76% | 60% | +3.24% | Yes |
The model's market view
US equities face a heavy tech-earnings week. Microsoft, Alphabet and KLA report after the close on 28 October, while Seagate and SoFi have already reported or are reporting on 27 October. Anticipation and post-earnings drift are likely to dominate single-stock moves. The broader tape is mixed: large-cap technology is consolidating near recent lows, semiconductor equipment remains volatile, and the AI-driven storage demand theme is supporting Seagate. We favour selective long exposure into catalysts where expectations are modest and price action shows stabilisation, while avoiding names already extended on the event.
Why each pick
MSFT
Daily bars (oldest to newest, regular session, split-adjusted): 2026-10-20 O 533.91 H 534.21 L 525.84 C 531.87 V 14,576,000; 2026-10-21 O 529.44 H 533.28 L 525.02 C 532.95 V 13,940,100; 2026-10-22 O 533.14 H 533.60 L 520.30 C 521.08 V 21,266,600; 2026-10-23 O 517.75 H 525.77 L 515.70 C 524.51 V 13,671,500; 2026-10-26 O 527.40 H 533.25 L 521.69 C 532.60 V 18,814,100. return_5d_pct = 0.14% (532.60 / 531.87 - 1). high_20d = 551.15 (2026-10-13 high). low_20d = 515.70 (2026-10-23 low). avg_volume_20d ≈ 19,800,000 shares (arithmetic mean of the latest 20 completed sessions). The stock is range-bound below its 20-day high, with the 26 October session closing near mid-range on volume slightly below the 20-day average. The catalyst is officially scheduled Q1 FY2027 earnings after the close on 28 October; anticipation may support the stock into the print, but the release itself falls after the forecast window ends. Observed counter-evidence: MSFT remains 3.4% below its 20-day high and has not broken out, so a pre-earnings drift higher is plausible but not confirmed. A verified close below the 20-day low of 515.70 would invalidate the upside thesis. Intraday evidence: latest price 529.46 at 2026-10-27T13:59:00Z (9:59 AM ET), down 0.59% from the prior close, source https://www.schwab.wallst.com; quote is live/delayed intraday. The observed pre-event move is a modest decline, leaving room for a stabilisation or anticipation bid over the remaining window. Risks: a broader tech sell-off or disappointing guidance could overshadow pre-earnings positioning.
GOOGL
Daily bars (oldest to newest, regular session, split-adjusted): 2026-10-20 O 339.71 H 341.00 L 334.60 C 336.40 V 14,790,300; 2026-10-21 O 333.32 H 333.80 L 326.26 C 330.95 V 19,298,100; 2026-10-22 O 326.77 H 327.70 L 318.45 C 320.76 V 21,094,100; 2026-10-23 O 317.75 H 321.23 L 316.99 C 317.28 V 10,856,500; 2026-10-26 O 318.05 H 318.39 L 313.51 C 314.19 V 16,917,400. return_5d_pct = -6.6% (314.19 / 336.40 - 1). high_20d = 355.25 (2026-10-14 high). low_20d = 313.51 (2026-10-26 low). avg_volume_20d ≈ 16,200,000 shares. The stock has sold off sharply into its 28 October earnings, closing at a multi-month low on 26 October. The catalyst is officially scheduled Q3 2026 earnings after the close on 28 October (results and call at 4:30 PM ET). Anticipation of the print could produce a relief bounce from oversold conditions, but the event itself occurs after the forecast window ends. Observed counter-evidence: the downtrend is intact and volume on the 22 October decline was above average, showing persistent selling pressure; a bounce is not guaranteed. A verified close below the 20-day low of 313.51 would invalidate the upside thesis. Intraday evidence: latest price 317.61 at 2026-10-27T13:58:00Z (9:58 AM ET), up 0.25% from the prior close, source https://www.moomooapp.com; quote is live/delayed intraday. The modest pre-market stabilisation suggests some bargain-hunting, supporting a short-term rebound. Risks: weak ad revenue or cloud growth guidance could extend the decline.
KLAC
Daily bars (oldest to newest, regular session, split-adjusted): 2026-10-20 O 164.55 H 165.31 L 159.90 C 161.74 V 12,670,100; 2026-10-21 O 163.41 H 164.94 L 162.52 C 163.43 V 9,674,500; 2026-10-22 O 154.80 H 155.04 L 146.55 C 147.83 V 20,740,700; 2026-10-23 O 147.52 H 149.84 L 144.82 C 145.61 V 10,432,500; 2026-10-26 O 147.85 H 151.69 L 146.62 C 149.21 V 10,779,200. return_5d_pct = -7.7% (149.21 / 161.74 - 1). high_20d = 201.71 (2026-10-09 high). low_20d = 144.82 (2026-10-23 low). avg_volume_20d ≈ 12,300,000 shares. The stock has been volatile, falling sharply from above $200 to the mid-$140s before a 2.47% rebound on 26 October. The catalyst is officially scheduled Q1 FY2027 earnings after the close on 28 October. Anticipation of the print, combined with the recent bounce, could support further upside within the window. Observed counter-evidence: the 20-day high is far above current levels, and the semiconductor equipment sector remains under pressure from export-control concerns; the bounce may be short-covering rather than a durable reversal. A verified close below the 20-day low of 144.82 would invalidate the upside thesis. Intraday evidence: latest price 151.00 at 2026-10-27T14:00:00Z (10:00 AM ET), up 1.20% from the prior close, source https://www.etoro.com; quote is live/delayed intraday. The positive follow-through supports a continuation of the rebound into the print. Risks: a sector-wide sell-off or cautious guidance could reverse the bounce.
STX
Daily bars (oldest to newest, regular session, split-adjusted): 2026-10-20 O 656.48 H 680.70 L 642.42 C 675.13 V 4,043,500; 2026-10-21 O 708.25 H 715.63 L 682.72 C 696.89 V 4,451,900; 2026-10-22 O 669.56 H 672.77 L 629.00 C 642.14 V 5,785,200; 2026-10-23 O 633.00 H 655.60 L 621.00 C 630.49 V 5,567,300; 2026-10-26 O 632.25 H 665.55 L 621.65 C 644.21 V 4,270,800. return_5d_pct = -4.6% (644.21 / 675.13 - 1). high_20d = 810.78 (2026-10-07 high). low_20d = 621.00 (2026-10-23 low). avg_volume_20d ≈ 5,100,000 shares. The stock has pulled back from above $800 to the low $600s but found support near $621 and closed up 2.18% on 26 October. The catalyst is officially scheduled Q1 FY2027 earnings after the close on 27 October 2026; the release will occur during the forecast window and the market reaction on 28 October is captured. The event is not an uncertain expectation but a confirmed calendar item. Observed counter-evidence: the 20-day high is far above current levels and the stock remains in a downtrend from October highs; however, the recent bounce and AI-driven storage demand narrative provide a supportive backdrop. A verified close below the 20-day low of 621.00 would invalidate the upside thesis. Intraday evidence: latest price 644.21 at 2026-10-27T14:31:00Z, reflecting the prior close (regular session) from https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/STX/history/; quote is prior close because the stock has not yet traded post-earnings in the current session. The observed pre-event move is a stabilisation and modest bounce. Risks: a disappointing earnings report or cautious guidance could break the $621 support.
SOFI
Daily bars (oldest to newest, regular session, split-adjusted): 2026-10-20 O 14.20 H 14.99 L 14.18 C 14.68 V 45,156,800; 2026-10-21 O 14.84 H 15.11 L 14.65 C 14.90 V 33,652,600; 2026-10-22 O 14.57 H 15.07 L 14.57 C 14.77 V 41,048,400; 2026-10-23 O 14.55 H 14.71 L 14.23 C 14.61 V 38,901,500; 2026-10-26 O 14.53 H 14.67 L 14.40 C 14.46 V 42,624,600. return_5d_pct = -1.5% (14.46 / 14.68 - 1). high_20d = 15.85 (2026-10-09 high). low_20d = 13.86 (2026-10-15 low). avg_volume_20d ≈ 44,000,000 shares. The stock has already reacted to its Q3 2026 earnings release on 27 October, gapping up sharply in the pre-market. The catalyst has occurred: SoFi reported better-than-expected revenue and profit on 27 October, and the stock jumped over 10% pre-market. The event is observed fact, not a future expectation. However, the forecast window begins after the initial gap, so the question is whether post-earnings momentum continues over the remainder of the session and into 28 October. Observed counter-evidence: the stock had been in a downtrend before earnings, and a large gap-up can invite profit-taking; the 20-day high of 15.85 is now within reach, which could act as resistance. A verified close below the 20-day low of 13.86 would invalidate the upside thesis. Intraday evidence: latest price 16.11 at 2026-10-27T13:59:00Z (9:59 AM ET), up 11.4% from the prior close, source https://stockanalysis.com; quote is live intraday. The observed event-to-quote move is approximately +11.4%, already reflected. The remaining forecast is for further continuation of 2% from the current quote. Risks: profit-taking after the gap could push the stock lower; a broader market sell-off would also weigh on the shares.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Intraday alpha vs SPY | Picks with positive alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | V, HOOD, STX, RCL, GLW | +0.03% | 60% |
| Grok 4.7 | HOOD, STX, SOFI, ENPH, NXPI | +3.79% | 60% |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | STX, FFIV, NXPI, GEV, OKE | -4.89% | 20% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | BA, PYPL, KO, V, HOOD | +1.13% | 40% |
| GPT-6 | ENPH, STX, HOOD, NXPI, V | +3.16% | 60% |
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