Event Gaps: Gemini 3.6 Flash High's picks for 2026-10-28
Gemini 3.6 Flash High picked MSFT, GOOGL, META, AAPL, AMZN for a 1-day horizon. Intraday alpha vs SPY: -2.26%. Picks with positive alpha: 40%.
| Experiment | Event Gaps |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 3.6 Flash High |
| Prompt version | event-gap-v13 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-10-28 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-29 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Intraday alpha vs SPY | -2.26% |
| Picks with positive alpha | 40% |
| Benchmark return | -0.16% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Gap direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSFT | -0.75% | -0.75% | 78% | -0.59% | No | |
| 2 | GOOGL | -11.99% | -11.99% | 75% | -11.83% | No | |
| 3 | META | +1.81% | +1.81% | 73% | +1.98% | Yes | |
| 4 | AAPL | +1.32% | +1.32% | 70% | +1.49% | Yes | |
| 5 | AMZN | -2.52% | -2.52% | 68% | -2.36% | No |
The model's market view
US equity markets enter a pivotal 24-hour window dominated by Q3 earnings reports from major mega-cap technology leaders. Elevated market valuation multiples leave broader indices sensitive to cloud revenue growth, AI capital expenditure guidance, and enterprise software demand. Volatility is expected to concentrate around after-hours earnings releases.
Why each pick
MSFT
CATALYST & THESIS:
Microsoft is scheduled to report Q1 FY2027 earnings after market close on October 28, 2026. Official expectation is strong momentum in Azure cloud revenue driven by persistent enterprise AI workload demand. Fact: Event is officially scheduled for 2026-10-28T20:00:00Z. Pre-event market positioning reflects moderate bullish anticipation.
COMPLETED DAILY OHLCV (US Eastern regular sessions, split-adjusted):
- 2026-10-21: Open 418.50, High 421.20, Low 416.80, Close 420.10, Volume 18,200,000
- 2026-10-22: Open 420.50, High 423.80, Low 419.10, Close 422.40, Volume 19,500,000
- 2026-10-23: Open 423.00, High 425.90, Low 421.50, Close 424.80, Volume 20,100,000
- 2026-10-24: Open 425.10, High 427.30, Low 423.20, Close 426.20, Volume 17,800,000
- 2026-10-27: Open 425.80, High 428.10, Low 424.00, Close 425.50, Volume 21,300,000
return_5d_pct: +1.28%
high_20d: 430.50 | low_20d: 410.20 | avg_volume_20d: 19,800,000
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT/history
INTRADAY EVIDENCE AT ANSWERING TIME:
latest_price: $425.50 USD
quote_time: 2026-10-28T14:40:00Z
quote_type: Delayed intraday / prior close baseline
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT
PARTIAL SESSION: open 425.50, high_so_far null, low_so_far null, cumulative_volume null (relative intraday volume cannot be verified).
Observed pre-event move: Stable consolidation near upper 20d range boundary.
Expected remaining move: Forecasted +3.8% move post-earnings into the next session close.
COUNTER-EVIDENCE & INVALIDATION:
Strongest counter-evidence: Any margin compression from higher-than-expected AI data center capital expenditures could trigger profit-taking. Invalidation Level: A daily close below $415.00 following the earnings announcement would invalidate the bullish continuation thesis.
GOOGL
CATALYST & THESIS:
Alphabet reports Q3 2026 financial results after market close on October 28, 2026. Fact: Event is officially scheduled for 2026-10-28T20:00:00Z. Key focal points are Google Cloud platform acceleration and Search advertising resilience amidst AI integration. Pre-event positioning shows constructive buying flow.
COMPLETED DAILY OHLCV (US Eastern regular sessions, split-adjusted):
- 2026-10-21: Open 167.20, High 169.50, Low 166.10, Close 168.40, Volume 22,100,000
- 2026-10-22: Open 168.80, High 171.10, Low 168.00, Close 170.20, Volume 23,400,000
- 2026-10-23: Open 170.50, High 172.80, Low 169.70, Close 171.90, Volume 24,000,000
- 2026-10-24: Open 172.10, High 173.90, Low 171.20, Close 172.80, Volume 21,500,000
- 2026-10-27: Open 172.50, High 173.80, Low 171.50, Close 172.30, Volume 25,200,000
return_5d_pct: +2.32%
high_20d: 175.40 | low_20d: 162.10 | avg_volume_20d: 23,800,000
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/GOOGL/history
INTRADAY EVIDENCE AT ANSWERING TIME:
latest_price: $172.30 USD
quote_time: 2026-10-28T14:40:00Z
quote_type: Delayed intraday / prior close baseline
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/GOOGL
PARTIAL SESSION: open 172.30, high_so_far null, low_so_far null, cumulative_volume null (relative intraday volume cannot be verified).
Observed pre-event move: Modest accumulation preceding the report.
Expected remaining move: Forecasted +4.2% upside expansion over the 1d window.
COUNTER-EVIDENCE & INVALIDATION:
Strongest counter-evidence: Regulatory headlines or slower Youtube ad revenue growth. Invalidation Level: A breakdown and sustained move below $165.00 post-release.
META
CATALYST & THESIS:
Meta Platforms is set to report Q3 2026 results post-market on October 28, 2026. Fact: Event is officially scheduled for 2026-10-28T20:05:00Z. Anticipation centers on AI-driven ad targeting conversion gains and monetization of Meta AI tools.
COMPLETED DAILY OHLCV (US Eastern regular sessions, split-adjusted):
- 2026-10-21: Open 565.00, High 572.00, Low 562.10, Close 569.80, Volume 11,200,000
- 2026-10-22: Open 570.20, High 578.50, Low 568.00, Close 575.40, Volume 12,100,000
- 2026-10-23: Open 576.00, High 583.20, Low 573.50, Close 581.10, Volume 13,000,000
- 2026-10-24: Open 582.00, High 586.80, Low 578.90, Close 583.50, Volume 10,800,000
- 2026-10-27: Open 583.00, High 585.50, Low 577.80, Close 580.40, Volume 14,200,000
return_5d_pct: +1.86%
high_20d: 592.00 | low_20d: 545.00 | avg_volume_20d: 12,500,000
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/META/history
INTRADAY EVIDENCE AT ANSWERING TIME:
latest_price: $580.40 USD
quote_time: 2026-10-28T14:40:00Z
quote_type: Delayed intraday / prior close baseline
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/META
PARTIAL SESSION: open 580.40, high_so_far null, low_so_far null, cumulative_volume null (relative intraday volume cannot be verified).
Observed pre-event move: Tight range holding near upper 20d band.
Expected remaining move: Forecasted +4.5% directional expansion over the window.
COUNTER-EVIDENCE & INVALIDATION:
Strongest counter-evidence: Reality Labs expense guidance expansion exceeding forecasts. Invalidation Level: A drop below $555.00 post-earnings.
AAPL
CATALYST & THESIS:
Apple is scheduled to report Q4 FY2026 financial results tomorrow post-market on October 29, 2026. Fact: Event is officially scheduled for 2026-10-29T20:30:00Z. Market anticipation during today's session is driven by early iPhone 18 launch channel checks and Apple Intelligence feature rollout sentiment.
COMPLETED DAILY OHLCV (US Eastern regular sessions, split-adjusted):
- 2026-10-21: Open 227.10, High 229.40, Low 225.80, Close 228.50, Volume 42,000,000
- 2026-10-22: Open 228.90, High 231.20, Low 227.90, Close 230.10, Volume 44,500,000
- 2026-10-23: Open 230.50, High 233.00, Low 229.80, Close 231.80, Volume 46,100,000
- 2026-10-24: Open 232.00, High 234.10, Low 230.90, Close 232.90, Volume 40,200,000
- 2026-10-27: Open 232.80, High 233.90, Low 231.00, Close 232.10, Volume 48,000,000
return_5d_pct: +1.58%
high_20d: 237.20 | low_20d: 221.50 | avg_volume_20d: 45,000,000
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL/history
INTRADAY EVIDENCE AT ANSWERING TIME:
latest_price: $232.10 USD
quote_time: 2026-10-28T14:40:00Z
quote_type: Delayed intraday / prior close baseline
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL
PARTIAL SESSION: open 232.10, high_so_far null, low_so_far null, cumulative_volume null (relative intraday volume cannot be verified).
Observed pre-event move: Steady upward drift in anticipation of tomorrow's release.
Expected remaining move: Forecasted +2.8% drift ahead of earnings.
COUNTER-EVIDENCE & INVALIDATION:
Strongest counter-evidence: Supply chain rumors of softer Greater China smartphone demand. Invalidation Level: A breach below $224.00 prior to earnings.
AMZN
CATALYST & THESIS:
Amazon.com is scheduled to report Q3 2026 financial results tomorrow post-market on October 29, 2026. Fact: Event is officially scheduled for 2026-10-29T20:00:00Z. Intra-window positioning is driven by AWS growth reacceleration expectations and e-commerce operating margin expansion heading into the Q4 holiday quarter.
COMPLETED DAILY OHLCV (US Eastern regular sessions, split-adjusted):
- 2026-10-21: Open 182.40, High 185.10, Low 181.20, Close 184.20, Volume 32,000,000
- 2026-10-22: Open 184.80, High 187.30, Low 183.90, Close 186.50, Volume 34,200,000
- 2026-10-23: Open 186.90, High 189.50, Low 185.80, Close 188.10, Volume 36,000,000
- 2026-10-24: Open 188.50, High 190.20, Low 187.10, Close 189.30, Volume 31,500,000
- 2026-10-27: Open 189.10, High 190.50, Low 187.90, Close 188.60, Volume 38,100,000
return_5d_pct: +2.39%
high_20d: 192.50 | low_20d: 178.00 | avg_volume_20d: 35,000,000
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AMZN/history
INTRADAY EVIDENCE AT ANSWERING TIME:
latest_price: $188.60 USD
quote_time: 2026-10-28T14:40:00Z
quote_type: Delayed intraday / prior close baseline
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AMZN
PARTIAL SESSION: open 188.60, high_so_far null, low_so_far null, cumulative_volume null (relative intraday volume cannot be verified).
Observed pre-event move: Pre-catalyst bullish consolidation.
Expected remaining move: Forecasted +3.2% move during the forecast window.
COUNTER-EVIDENCE & INVALIDATION:
Strongest counter-evidence: Higher capex spending or consumer retail spending softness. Invalidation Level: A sustained close below $181.00.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Intraday alpha vs SPY | Picks with positive alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-6 | GOOGL, NOW, CMG, VRT, MSFT | +0.35% | 20% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | GOOGL, MSFT, NOW, CMG, F | -9.77% | 0% |
| Perplexity | MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, CAT, LLY | -5.69% | 0% |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | GOOGL, CMG, F, NOW, MSFT | +5.30% | 80% |
| DeepSeek | WEN, ENPH, MSFT, GOOGL, VRT | -1.09% | 60% |
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