Event Gaps: Gemini 1.5 Pro's picks for 2026-09-30
Gemini 1.5 Pro picked MU, JBL, FDS, CAG, CCL for a 1-day horizon. Intraday alpha vs SPY: -1.26%. Picks with positive alpha: 20%.
| Experiment | Event Gaps |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Prompt version | event-gap-v12 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-30 |
| Measured to | 2026-10-01 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Intraday alpha vs SPY | -1.26% |
| Picks with positive alpha | 20% |
| Benchmark return | -0.96% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Gap direction | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MU | -3.83% | +3.83% | 80% | +4.79% | Yes | |
| 2 | JBL | -1.85% | -1.85% | 75% | -0.89% | No | |
| 3 | FDS | +6.01% | -6.01% | 70% | -5.05% | No | |
| 4 | CAG | -4.59% | -4.59% | 85% | -3.63% | No | |
| 5 | CCL | -2.50% | -2.50% | 65% | -1.54% | No |
The model's market view
Markets are trading cautiously ahead of key economic data and major earnings, specifically the Dallas Fed PCE and quarterly results from tech heavyweight Micron. Broader market sentiment hinges on assessing whether the artificial intelligence trade retains momentum or faces a valuation reality check. Meanwhile, consumer staples and cyclicals reflect a bifurcated environment where margin execution separates winners from losers in a rate-sensitive context.
Why each pick
MU
Micron's earnings are highly anticipated given their exposure to the AI hardware trade [1.3.1]. The report serves as a key indicator for broader tech sentiment. Given recent valuation run-ups in semiconductor stocks, there is a risk of a "sell the news" reaction or a sharp pullback if guidance on HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) margins falls short of lofty expectations, offsetting any modest revenue beat.
JBL
Jabil is reporting earnings before the open on September 30. The company serves multiple end markets including tech and automotive. With potential slowdowns in certain hardware segments, their forward guidance will be scrutinized. We expect a modest upside surprise as manufacturing supply chains have stabilized, boosting margins.
FDS
FactSet reports before the open on Sept 30. Steady demand for financial data and analytics typically provides a floor, but any weakness in user growth or margin compression from AI investment costs could trigger a negative reaction given its premium valuation.
CAG
Conagra Brands is reporting earnings before the bell. Consumer packaged goods have faced volume pressures from inflation-weary consumers pushing back on price hikes. However, recent stabilization in input costs may have allowed Conagra to defend its margins, setting up a positive reaction to the report.
CCL
Carnival recently reported earnings, and the stock made a strong upward move (+13.41%). The cruise industry continues to benefit from robust forward bookings and pricing power. The positive momentum is likely to carry through the next session as analysts upgrade their price targets and institutional buyers add to positions.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Intraday alpha vs SPY | Picks with positive alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse Spark 1.1 | MU, NKE, CAG, STZ, JEF | +1.67% | 80% |
| Perplexity | MU, NKE, ACN, CAG, JBL | -4.12% | 40% |
| Grok 4.5 | MU, BA, ACN, NKE, JBL | +5.10% | 60% |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | MU, ACN, MKC, AYI, NKE | -6.06% | 20% |
| DeepSeek | MU, ACN, AYI, CTVA, MKC | -5.90% | 25% |
| GPT-6 | MU, CALM, HPE, JBL, BA | -0.84% | 20% |
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