Stock Quote
Retrieve real-time stock quotes with current price, volume, day range, 52-week range, market cap, and moving averages using the Octagon MCP server.
Prerequisites
Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See references/mcp-setup.md [blocked] for installation instructions.
Workflow
1. Identify the Stock
Determine the ticker symbol for the stock you want to quote (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL).
2. Execute Query via Octagon MCP
Use the octagon-agent tool with a natural language prompt:
MCP Call Format:
3. Expected Output
The agent returns a comprehensive quote including:
Data Sources: octagon-stock-data-agent
4. Interpret Results
See references/interpreting-results.md [blocked] for guidance on:
- Understanding price movements
- Evaluating volume significance
- Analyzing range positions
- Using moving averages
Example Queries
Basic Quote:
Multiple Stocks:
Specific Metrics:
Range Analysis:
Moving Averages:
Key Quote Components
Price Information
Volume Data
Range Data
Market Data
Technical Indicators
Quote Analysis Framework
Price Position Analysis
Volume Analysis
Moving Average Signals
Market Context
Trading Hours
Quote Timing
Common Use Cases
Quick Price Check
Portfolio Monitoring
Valuation Context
Technical Analysis
Range Analysis
Analysis Tips
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Compare to averages: Price vs. 50-day and 200-day MA shows trend.
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Check volume: High volume confirms price moves.
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Range position: Near highs = strength, near lows = weakness.
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Market cap context: Larger caps typically less volatile.
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Time of day: Opening and closing often most volatile.
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Pre/post market: Less liquidity, wider spreads.
