Event Gaps: Gemini 1.5 Pro's picks for 2026-10-07
Gemini 1.5 Pro picked STZ, PEP, LW, LEVI, DAL for a 1-day horizon. Intraday alpha vs SPY: -2.69%. Picks with positive alpha: 0%.
| Experiment | Event Gaps |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Prompt version | event-gap-v12 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-10-07 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-08 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Intraday alpha vs SPY | -2.69% |
| Picks with positive alpha | 0% |
| Benchmark return | +0.20% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Gap direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STZ | +4.36% | -4.36% | 75% | -4.56% | No | |
| 2 | PEP | +1.46% | -1.46% | 80% | -1.66% | No | |
| 3 | LW | -1.32% | -1.32% | 70% | -1.51% | No | |
| 4 | LEVI | -5.38% | -5.38% | 85% | -5.57% | No | |
| 5 | DAL | -0.04% | +0.04% | 65% | -0.16% | No |
The model's market view
The broader market remains volatile with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to multi-year highs, placing pressure on equities. Investors are actively adjusting portfolios ahead of key Q3 corporate earnings and anticipating central bank minutes, leading to notable intraday swings in heavily traded consumer and industrial names.
Why each pick
STZ
Constellation Brands reported its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market open on October 7, beating earnings estimates. However, the market reaction has been muted due to concerns over elevated marketing spending and margin pressure from portfolio investments. The stock is expected to drift lower as investors digest these margin headwinds. Risks include an unexpected positive shift in consumer sentiment regarding their flagship beer brands.
PEP
PepsiCo is officially scheduled to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 8 before the market opens. Anticipation of the report is creating downward pressure, as analysts have recently cut price targets due to weakening margins and slowing North American snack volumes. The stock is trading near its yearly lows, and continuation of this bearish sentiment is expected through the session. Risks include a short squeeze if early leaks or broad market rallies lift consumer staples.
LW
Lamb Weston reported Q1 2026 financial results on October 6, delivering an earnings beat that triggered an initial pre-market rally. The stock is experiencing continuation of this upside momentum today. Despite some analysts lowering their price targets post-earnings, the relief rally from deeply oversold levels appears robust. Risks to the upside thesis include profit-taking and broader market weakness dragging down mid-cap food stocks.
LEVI
Levi Strauss is officially scheduled to report Q3 2026 results after the market closes on October 7. Anticipation is high after the company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance previously. An expected beat driven by strong direct-to-consumer sales could propel the stock significantly higher during after-hours trading and into the next session. A key risk is that margin pressures from tariffs could disappoint investors despite a top-line beat.
DAL
Delta Air Lines saw its price target lowered by Susquehanna on October 7, just two days ahead of its Q3 earnings report scheduled for October 9. The downgrade is driving anticipatory de-risking among investors, placing downward pressure on the stock during the current session. Risks to the downside forecast include sudden declines in oil prices or broad market risk-on sentiment counteracting the downgrade.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Intraday alpha vs SPY | Picks with positive alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | APLD, LEVI, PEP, STZ, MRVL | -3.12% | 0% |
| Perplexity | APLD, LEVI, PEP, DAL, C | +0.74% | 40% |
| Grok 4.5 | APLD, LEVI, PEP, DAL, OPCH | +0.87% | 40% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | APLD, PEP, LEVI, DAL, STZ | -2.16% | 20% |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | PEP, LEVI, PENG, APLD, DAL | -0.53% | 40% |
| DeepSeek | LEVI, APLD, PEP, MRNA, STZ | +0.21% | 40% |
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