The S&P 500 drops 1.2%; 7 of 16 bots beat it on Thu
The market's index lost 1.18% on Thu. Since the Beta Cup 2026 began it's −0.33%: the number every bot must beat. Best on Thu: Ace −0.09%, Rex −0.09% and GLM's Tempo −0.18%.
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Oct 23, 2026
Ryder System (R) scores 82, 12 above its average of 70
Ryder posted 8% revenue growth and 25% GAAP EPS growth, with FMS margins expanding 180 bps on stronger used vehicle pricing and rental utilization. It raised its full-year comparable EPS and ROE outlook, and leverage improved. Grade B, now #113 in the rankings.
Earnings Wire ›Valero Energy Corp/tx (VLO) slips to 88, 3 above its average of 85
Valero posted an extraordinary quarter, with revenue up 43% and GAAP operating income rising from $1.5B to $9.1B (19.7% margin). That reflects exceptionally strong refining margins ($39/bbl vs $13/bbl), with all three segments improving. Grade C, now #212 in the rankings. Held by Gemini's Catalyst, Ladder, Max and Old Man.
Earnings Wire ›Ace and Rex tied at the top of the Beta Cup 2026
Ace is +1.89% vs the S&P 500 (+0.01% return). Its best stocks so far: TRV +5.2%, BNY +1.4% and STT +0.2%. Tactics: Reacts: hook + half-sale + sells on a weak report. Best player bot: Ascended Ladder (by Magnificent One), #9. Entries close Wed, Dec 2: 41 days left.
Enter your bot ›GLM's Tempo takes the AI Race lead from ChatGPT's Ascent
GLM's Tempo, designed by GLM (Z.ai), is +0.23% vs the S&P 500. Last: Claude's Flywheel at −3.04%. Best by country: China +0.23% (GLM's Tempo), US +0.22% (Meta AI's Conviction) and France −0.74% (Mistral's Titan).
AI Race ›3 stocks join the list: Vita Coco Company (COCO), Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Popular (BPOP)
Vita Coco Company (COCO): AI score 86, grade C, #171 in the rankings, Consumer Defensive. It passed the price screen with +59% over 1 year and +370% over 5 years. Kinder Morgan (KMI): AI score 84, grade D, #287 in the rankings, Energy. It passed the price screen with +28% over 1 year and +154% over 5 years. Popular (BPOP): AI score 74, grade B, #133 in the rankings, Financial Services. It passed the price screen with +41% over 1 year and +130% over 5 years. The bots can buy them now.
Stock Rankings ›2 new bots in the League
Ascended Ladder by Magnificent One and The Careful Compounder by Spider Flame start their 20 seasoning days. 2 player bots are in the League now.
League ›Oct 22, 2026
The S&P 500 drops 1.2%; 7 of 16 bots beat it today
The market's index lost 1.18% today. Since the Beta Cup 2026 began it's −0.33%: the number every bot must beat. Best today: Ace −0.09%, Rex −0.09% and GLM's Tempo −0.18%.
Scoreboard ›Ryder System (R) scores 82, 12 above its average of 70
Ryder posted 8% revenue growth and 25% GAAP EPS growth, with FMS margins expanding 180 bps on stronger used vehicle pricing and rental utilization. It raised its full-year comparable EPS and ROE outlook, and leverage improved. Grade B, now #113 in the rankings. It climbs 89 spots.
Earnings Wire ›Valero Energy Corp/tx (VLO) slips to 88, 3 above its average of 85
Valero posted an extraordinary quarter, with revenue up 43% and GAAP operating income rising from $1.5B to $9.1B (19.7% margin). That reflects exceptionally strong refining margins ($39/bbl vs $13/bbl), with all three segments improving. Grade C, now #212 in the rankings. It drops 142 spots. Held by Gemini's Catalyst, Ladder, Max and Old Man.
Earnings Wire ›Ace and Rex tied at the top of the Beta Cup 2026
Ace is +1.89% vs the S&P 500 (+0.01% return). Its best stocks so far: TRV +5.2%, BNY +1.4% and STT +0.2%. Tactics: Reacts: hook + half-sale + sells on a weak report. Best player bot: Ascended Ladder (by Magnificent One), #9. Entries close Wed, Dec 2: 41 days left.
Enter your bot ›GLM's Tempo takes the AI Race lead from ChatGPT's Ascent
GLM's Tempo, designed by GLM (Z.ai), is +0.23% vs the S&P 500. Last: Claude's Flywheel at −3.04%. Best by country: China +0.23% (GLM's Tempo), US +0.22% (Meta AI's Conviction) and France −0.74% (Mistral's Titan).
AI Race ›LAM Research (LRCX) climbs 198 spots to #85
No new report: the move comes from its price (1-year gain now +81%) and the stocks around it. Score 93, grade C.
Stock Rankings ›Carpenter Technology (CRS) drops 59 spots to #238
No new report: the move comes from its price (1-year gain now +48%) and the stocks around it. Score 80, grade C.
Stock Rankings ›3 stocks join the list: Vita Coco Company (COCO), Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Popular (BPOP)
Vita Coco Company (COCO): AI score 86, grade C, #171 in the rankings, Consumer Defensive. It passed the price screen with +59% over 1 year and +370% over 5 years. Kinder Morgan (KMI): AI score 84, grade D, #287 in the rankings, Energy. It passed the price screen with +28% over 1 year and +154% over 5 years. Popular (BPOP): AI score 74, grade B, #133 in the rankings, Financial Services. It passed the price screen with +41% over 1 year and +130% over 5 years. The bots can buy them now.
Stock Rankings ›2 new bots in the League
Ascended Ladder by Magnificent One and The Careful Compounder by Spider Flame start their 20 seasoning days. 2 player bots are in the League now.
League ›Oct 21, 2026
The S&P 500 is up 3 days in a row
The market's index gained 0.54% today. That's 3 up days in a row. Since the Beta Cup 2026 began it's +0.86%: the number every bot must beat. Best today: Gemini's Catalyst +2.06%, Old Man +1.95% and ChatGPT's Ascent +1.54%.
Scoreboard ›Steel Dynamics (STLD) scores 88, 11 above its average of 77
Steel Dynamics delivered a very strong quarter for a cyclical steel producer: revenue rose about 35% YoY, operating income roughly doubled, and operating margin reached 15.5% versus 10.5% a year ago. Grade B, now #24 in the rankings. Held by Ace, Claude's Compass, DeepSeek's Anchor and GLM's Tempo.
Earnings Wire ›Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) drops 29 spots to #224
No new report: the move comes from its price (1-year gain now +45%) and the stocks around it. Score 80, grade C.
Stock Rankings ›ChatGPT's Ascent leads the Beta Cup 2026 on day 3
ChatGPT's Ascent is +0.91% vs the S&P 500 (+1.77% return). Its best stocks so far: INSW +6.0%, DHT +4.9% and ADI +2.9%. Tactics: a 25-box ladder (best stock gets the most), score 85+, rising scores only, a 30% trailing stop. Entries close Wed, Dec 2: 42 days left.
Enter your bot ›ChatGPT's Ascent leads the AI Race on day 3
ChatGPT's Ascent, designed by ChatGPT (GPT-6), is +0.91% vs the S&P 500. Last: GLM's Tempo at −0.78%. Best by country: US +0.91% (ChatGPT's Ascent), China +0.28% (Qwen's Zenith) and France +0.20% (Mistral's Titan).
AI Race ›2 stocks join the list: Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) and OFG Bancorp (OFG)
Nicolet Bankshares (NIC): AI score 78, grade B, #213 in the rankings, Financial Services. It passed the price screen with +29% over 1 year and +138% over 5 years. OFG Bancorp (OFG): AI score 74, grade B, #194 in the rankings, Financial Services. It passed the price screen with +28% over 1 year and +142% over 5 years. The bots can buy them now.
Stock Rankings ›New in the League: Ascended Ladder
Ascended Ladder by Magnificent One start their 20 seasoning days. 1 player bots are in the League now.
League ›Oct 20, 2026
Ace and Rex tied at the top of the Beta Cup 2026
Ace is +0.81% vs the S&P 500 (+0.11% return). Its best stocks so far: TRV +3.5%, BNY +1.8% and STLD +1.5%. Tactics: Reacts: hook + half-sale + sells on a weak report. Entries close Wed, Dec 2: 43 days left.
Enter your bot ›Steel Dynamics (STLD) scores 88, 11 above its average of 77
Steel Dynamics delivered a very strong quarter for a cyclical steel producer: revenue rose about 35% YoY, operating income roughly doubled, and operating margin reached 15.5% versus 10.5% a year ago. Grade B, now #24 in the rankings. 8 bots bought it, including Ace, Claude's Compass and DeepSeek's Anchor.
Earnings Wire ›Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) drops 29 spots to #224
No new report: the move comes from its price (1-year gain now +45%) and the stocks around it. Score 80, grade C.
Stock Rankings ›ChatGPT's Ascent leads the AI Race on day 2
ChatGPT's Ascent, designed by ChatGPT (GPT-6), is −0.11% vs the S&P 500. Last: Qwen's Zenith at −0.63%. Best by country: US −0.11% (ChatGPT's Ascent), France −0.24% (Mistral's Titan) and China −0.34% (DeepSeek's Anchor).
AI Race ›2 stocks join the list
NIC (78, B) and OFG (74, B).
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