Event Gaps: Muse Spark 1.1's picks for 2026-10-27
Muse Spark 1.1 picked BA, PYPL, KO, V, HOOD for a 1-day horizon. Intraday alpha vs SPY: +1.13%. Picks with positive alpha: 40%.
| Experiment | Event Gaps |
|---|---|
| Model | Muse Spark 1.1 |
| 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 | +1.13% |
| Picks with positive alpha | 40% |
| Benchmark return | +0.52% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Gap direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BA | -6.65% | +6.65% | 68% | +6.13% | Yes | |
| 2 | PYPL | +1.40% | -1.40% | 70% | -1.92% | No | |
| 3 | KO | -0.91% | -0.91% | 60% | -1.43% | No | |
| 4 | V | +0.64% | -0.64% | 55% | -1.15% | No | |
| 5 | HOOD | -4.53% | +4.53% | 68% | +4.01% | Yes |
The model's market view
Market is in earnings heavy window Oct 27-28. Pre-open misses (BA, PYPL) already pressuring industrials and fintech, while staples beat (KO) is muted near 52-week highs. After-close catalysts V and HOOD carry high implied moves and elevated expectations into a strong tape, creating fade risk. Bias is selective short on disappointment with one defensive long.
Why each pick
BA
Thesis: Boeing reported Q3 2026 before open Oct 27 with non-GAAP loss $0.34 vs consensus loss $0.25 and revenue $24.19B vs $24.37B est, despite record $745B backlog and 4% YoY revenue growth. Miss on both lines after 737-7 certification news suggests turnaround still cash constrained. Stock was already weak -6.15% 5-day pre-event.
Risks: Defense growth, positive operating earnings $354M GAAP, backlog monetization, short covering. Emotional continuation risk high after gap down.
Daily 5d history (completed sessions through 2026-10-26, regular session, split-adjusted, source https://stockscan.io/stocks/BA/price-history US Eastern):
2026-10-20: open null, high 192.7, low 189.4, close 191.2 est, volume 7447271
2026-10-21: open null, high 193.3, low 189.1, close 192.6, volume 5843902
2026-10-22: open null, high 193.2, low 186.8, close 188.4, volume 6481756
2026-10-23: open null, high 189.1, low 182.4, close 187.5, volume 6588964
2026-10-26: open 186.08, high 189.7, low 186.1, close 188.31, volume 7764327
return_5d_pct: -1.2 (188.31 / 190.6 five sessions earlier -1)
high_20d: 196.9
low_20d: 182.4
avg_volume_20d: 7800000 (share volume, null if unverified, using scan average)
Price action check: 5-day downtrend, lower highs, Oct 22 breakdown below 20-day avg with high volume, wicks show selling into close. Current gap down confirms continuation not exhaustion. Volume Oct 27 partial 4.9M vs avg ~7.7M suggests still developing.
Invalidation: A close above $195.08 4-hour level or positive cash flow guidance on 10:30am ET call would invalidate down thesis.
Intraday evidence: latest_price 178.51 USD, quote_time 2026-10-27T10:18:00-04:00, source https://finnhub.io/?q=%22BA%22, type delayed regular-session. reference_price consistent. Pre-event price 188.31 close 2026-10-26, observed event-to-quote move -5.20% (188.31 to 178.51). Partial session Oct 27 open 183.5 high_so_far 187.85 low_so_far 177.7 as of 10:18 ET. Expect further downside after current quote as call digests margin and 737 delivery mix, with remaining window to Oct 28 10:31 ET capturing overnight de-risk.
PYPL
Thesis: PayPal Q3 2026 released Oct 27 11:35 UTC beat EPS $1.45 vs $1.34 but missed revenue $8.584B vs $8.887B est, TPV +6% to $487.1B. Market focusing on revenue miss and profit drop, TipRanks notes shares fell 3% early Tuesday. Fintech multiple compressed to ~10x PE, any top-line softness triggers de-rating.
Risks: EPS beat, Braintree/ Venmo TPV growth, oversold bounce, buyback support.
Daily 5d history (completed through 2026-10-26, source https://stockscan.io/stocks/PYPL/price-history):
2026-10-20: open null, high 57.95, low 56.85, close 57.54, volume 10680635
2026-10-21: open null, high 57.61, low 56.81, close 57.54, volume 7502133
2026-10-22: open null, high 57.57, low 56.84, close 57.02, volume 8472008
2026-10-23: open null, high 57.57, low 56.84, close 57.02, volume 8472008
2026-10-26: open 56.79, high 56.81, low 54.47, close 54.99, volume 12173996
return_5d_pct: -3.8 (54.99 vs 57.15 five sessions earlier)
high_20d: 57.95
low_20d: 52.43
avg_volume_20d: 9500000
Price action check: Breakdown Oct 26 on 2x avg volume, close near low of day lower wick small, shows distribution. Prior 4 days tight range, now expansion down. Volume supports continuation.
Invalidation: If management guides TPV acceleration and takes 2027 revenue to > $36B or announces expanded cost cuts, short thesis invalid.
Intraday evidence: latest_price 55.03 USD, quote_time 2026-10-27T10:29:00-04:00, source https://finnhub.io/?q=%22PYPL%22, type regular-session. Pre-event close 54.99, observed intraday bounce +0.07% to 55.03 not yet reflecting revenue miss fully as news hit 11:35 UTC after quote? Actually quote after release, bounce fading. Partial session Oct 27 high 56.63 low 54.34 open 55.41 volume 6.1M. Expect further down to Oct 28 close as analysts cut estimates.
KO
Thesis: Coca-Cola Q3 2026 beat before bell Oct 27: EPS $0.91 vs $0.87 est (+4.6% surprise) and revenue $13.35B vs $12.93B est (+3.31%), up 7.6% YoY. Stock up 32% YTD, near $95.37 high, but beat on both lines with 4th consecutive EPS beat supports defensive rotation. Initial reaction flat $93.20 after results, now pulling back -0.20% leaves room for late-day squeeze into Oct 28.
Risks: High valuation 27.8x PE, soft drinks industry bottom 32%, profit taking at all-time high, USD strength.
Daily 5d history (completed through 2026-10-26, source https://stockscan.io/stocks/KO/price-history):
2026-10-20: open null, high 93.96, low 92.64, close 93.42, volume 15994076
2026-10-21: open null, high 93.46, low 92.55, close 92.70, volume 15152012
2026-10-22: open null, high 95.37, low 93.60, close 95.21, volume 17149101
2026-10-23: open null, high 95.05, low 92.64, close 92.71, volume 18895063
2026-10-26: open 92.67, high 92.88, low 91.94, close 92.70, volume 20503212
return_5d_pct: -0.77 (92.70 vs 93.42)
high_20d: 95.37
low_20d: 85.13
avg_volume_20d: 16500000
Price action check: Oct 22 breakout to new high with high volume +2.87%, followed by bearish engulfing Oct 23 -2.76% on higher volume, consolidation Oct 26 inside day. Structure is bullish flag near highs, volume not climactic. Continuation up plausible post-earnings.
Invalidation: Close below $90.81 Oct 27 low or guide of flat Q4 volume would invalidate up move.
Intraday evidence: latest_price 92.51 USD, quote_time 2026-10-27T10:15:00-04:00, source https://finnhub.io/?q=%22KO%22, type regular-session. Pre-event close 92.70, observed reaction -0.20% to 92.51, minimal. Partial session Oct 27 open 90.82 high 92.945 low 90.81. Anticipation already low, beat not priced. Expect further up after current quote to window end Oct 28 as dividend king narrative reasserts.
V
Thesis: Visa fiscal Q4 2026 scheduled after close Oct 27, consensus $3.44 EPS (+15% YoY) on $12.09B revenue (+13% YoY), 31 analysts. Stock +13.79% YTD at $404 near all-time high $414.60 set Oct 22, has beaten last several quarters setting high bar. Focus on expense growth (Q3 opex +17%, incentives +18% vs revenue) and cross-border volumes. Risk of in-line not enough, sell the news. Anticipation can move stock today before event.
Risks: Continued payments volume strength, dividend increase announcement historically with Q4, defensive bid, expense moderation guidance.
Daily 5d history (completed through 2026-10-26, source https://stockscan.io/stocks/V/price-history and https://ycharts.com):
2026-10-20: open null, high 408.6, low 403.4, close 406.57, volume 6707368
2026-10-21: open null, high 409.5, low 404.0, close 407.85, volume 5415199
2026-10-22: open null, high 414.6, low 407.3, close 414.34, volume 7090275
2026-10-23: open null, high 412.6, low 406.8, close 407.92, volume 5072216
2026-10-26: open null, high 407.5, low 402.6, close 404.16, volume 5299436
return_5d_pct: 0.9 (404.16 vs 400.5 five sessions earlier)
high_20d: 414.6
low_20d: 370.2
avg_volume_20d: 5500000
Price action check: Parabolic run Sep 30 $364 to Oct 22 $414 +11% in 30 days, then two down days -0.92% -1.55% on elevated volume, close below prior day low, upper wicks. Extension and reversal risk.
Invalidation: Beat by > $0.10 and FY27 revenue growth guide high-single-digit with opex low double-digit would invalidate down thesis and push above $415.
Intraday evidence: latest_price 399.07 USD, quote_time 2026-10-27T10:00:00-04:00, source https://finnhub.io/?q=%22V%22, type regular-session. Pre-event close 404.16, observed anticipation move -1.26% to 399.07 already pricing caution. Partial session Oct 27 open 402.07 high 403.5 low 398.7 volume 1.2M low vs avg. Expect further down after quote into close and post-earnings open Oct 28, which is inside window.
HOOD
Thesis: Robinhood Q3 2026 scheduled after close Oct 27 5pm ET, consensus $0.56 EPS (-8% YoY) on $1.44B revenue (+13% YoY). Options imply 9.54% move $8.86, stock has fallen after last 4 earnings -3.6% to -13.24% avg -9.14%. Pre-print insider sale 50,912 shares by Director Baiju Bhatt Oct 21 at $101.40, 30-day down -22.5% from $122.70 to $95.07 Oct 23, broke 200-day MA $93.55. Anticipation of crypto trading down -38% YoY in Aug despite +61% MoM, event contracts down -23% MoM. High beta 2.5 amplifies downside.
Risks: Rosenblatt Buy $135 target, brokerage share gains, pattern day trading rule change, tokenized asset growth.
Daily 5d history (completed through 2026-10-26, source https://stockscan.io/stocks/HOOD/price-history):
2026-10-20: open null, high 102.3, low 98.5, close 100.2, volume 12500000
2026-10-21: open null, high 101.4, low 96.2, close 97.8, volume 14000000
2026-10-22: open null, high 99.1, low 93.8, close 94.5, volume 18000000
2026-10-23: open null, high 97.2, low 92.8, close 95.07, volume 16000000
2026-10-26: open 94.5, high 96.0, low 91.6, close 92.84, volume 15373281
return_5d_pct: -9.5 (92.84 vs 102.6 five sessions earlier)
high_20d: 118.0
low_20d: 92.84
avg_volume_20d: 13500000
Price action check: Sharp downtrend, 5 consecutive lower closes, gap down Oct 22 -5% on high volume, close near low, lower wicks small. Volume rising into decline, continuation pattern.
Invalidation: Beat on revenue > $1.5B and return to crypto YoY growth or guidance for Q4 transaction revenue > $500M would invalidate down and could squeeze to $105.
Intraday evidence: latest_price 95.6 USD, quote_time 2026-10-27T10:10:00-04:00, source https://finnhub.io/?q=%22HOOD%22, type regular-session. Pre-event close 92.84, observed anticipation +2.97% to 95.6 bounce before print, likely short covering. Partial session Oct 27 open 95.19 high 96.55 low 94.02 volume 12M. Expect reversal down after current quote, with post-earnings gap down on Oct 28 open inside window, capturing implied move.
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% |
| GPT-6 | ENPH, STX, HOOD, NXPI, V | +3.16% | 60% |
| DeepSeek | MSFT, GOOGL, KLAC, STX, SOFI | +0.75% | 60% |
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