Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2025
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DOW 43258.96 37.41 (0.09%) | NASDAQ 19441.12 -70.12 (-0.36%) | S&P 500 5951.06 1.15 (0.02%)

Time of Screening : 1/16/2025 12:13:40 PM Report Released : 1/16/2025 1:06:40 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
CLS - NYSE Celestica Inc	$113.16	+5.66 5.27%	$115.52	2,098,843 95.49% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,198,000	$108.25 4.54%	10/11/2024	$57.62	PP = $63.59 MB = $66.77
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2025 12:26:44 PM G - Extended from any sound base and hitting a new all-time high with today's big gap up gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Its 50 DMA line ($91.43) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/13/2024. Click here.
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LRN - NYSE Stride Inc	$112.97	+1.61 1.45%	$115.42	426,358 59.22% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 720,000	$114.72 -1.53%	1/10/2025	$114.31	PP = $112.90 MB = $118.55
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2025 12:47:58 PM Y - Rising above the pivot point cited based on its 12/04/24 high and hitting a new all-time high with today's early gain. Recently consolidated in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($105). the 1/10/25 mid-day report noted - "A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may clinch a technical buy signal. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +755% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '20." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2025. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$14.00	-0.05 -0.32%	$14.01	$14.07	-0.53%	15,450,536 126.26%	12,237,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 1/16/2025 12:15:36 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high after a brief slump below its 50 DMA line ($13.29) with a spurt of volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 50 DMA had previously acted as support on recent pullbacks. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) remains a concern."
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DLNG - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Dynagas Lng Partners LP	$5.08	-0.13 -2.40%	$5.15	$5.65	-10.18%	122,417 161.08%	76,000
Most Recent Note for DLNG - 1/16/2025 12:27:21 PM On track today for a 7th consecutive volume-driven loss, consolidating following a recent spurt of impressive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. This Monaco-based LP has shown strong quarterly earnings increases but with subpar sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history also is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EPSN - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Epsilon Energy Ltd	$6.63	+0.21 3.22%	$6.69	$6.75	-1.83%	26,455 101.75%	26,000
Most Recent Note for EPSN - 1/16/2025 12:28:16 PM The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +0% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Consolidating after recently rallying to a new 52-week high. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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FLS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Flowserve Corp	$63.04	+2.36 3.89%	$63.08	$62.32	1.16%	1,260,611 105.14%	1,199,000
Most Recent Note for FLS - 1/16/2025 12:30:34 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's big 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported +24% earnings on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines after a downturn in FY '20, '21, and '22 earnings versus the prior years (A criteria).
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FTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services F M C Technologies Inc	$32.46	+0.01 0.03%	$32.78	$33.45	-2.96%	2,036,248 58.87%	3,459,000
Most Recent Note for FTI - 1/16/2025 12:37:21 PM Reported earnings +205% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 versus the year ago period, continuing a streak of strong quarterly earnings comparisons. Concerns remain after a downturn in prior years and losses in FY '20-'22 (A criteria). Found support recently at its 50 DMA line and it wedged to new highs.
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$613.92	+8.00 1.32%	$616.84	$612.73	0.19%	1,400,653 63.90%	2,192,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 1/16/2025 12:39:32 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain after a big gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Dec '24 quarterly earnings +118% on +11% sales revenues over the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$247.16	+3.24 1.33%	$248.19	$259.01	-4.58%	855,974 64.55%	1,326,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 1/16/2025 12:41:52 PM Recently consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($249) which has acted as resistance. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong after a steep downturn in FY '20. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/10/18, 10/02/17, 1/04/17, 11/14/16, 5/13/15, 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13.
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HSBC - NYSE - Banks-Money Center H S B C Holdings Plc Adr	$50.54	+0.50 0.99%	$50.58	$50.08	0.91%	868,176 78.85%	1,101,000
Most Recent Note for HSBC - 1/16/2025 12:42:20 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +17% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history has been subpar.
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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$9.87	+0.93 10.40%	$9.93	$8.97	10.03%	262,647 220.71%	119,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 1/16/2025 12:43:33 PM Powering to new multi-year highs with today's big 4th consecutive gains marked by heavier volume. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +20% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LMB - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Limbach Holdings	$94.25	+0.81 0.87%	$96.57	$107.00	-11.92%	100,184 72.60%	138,000
Most Recent Note for LMB - 1/16/2025 12:45:32 PM The 1/07/25 mid-day report noted - "Fundamental concerns remain due to lackluster sales revenues growth and subpar Jun and Sep '24 quarterly earnings."
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MAG - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Magnetek Inc	$15.59	+0.62 4.14%	$15.77	$18.27	-14.67%	529,991 95.49%	555,000
Most Recent Note for MAG - 1/16/2025 12:51:16 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($15) toward prior highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain after finding support at its 200 DMA line ($13.81). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Through the Jun '24 quarter its earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$169.95	-2.12 -1.23%	$176.00	$180.97	-6.09%	350,545 63.39%	553,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 1/16/2025 12:53:29 PM Recently testing support at its 50 DMA line ($168). Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +31% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain since the 5/11/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $305 level. Reported +9% earnings on +88% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$135.46	+4.91 3.76%	$135.47	$136.24	-0.57%	7,082,886 108.62%	6,521,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 1/16/2025 12:54:44 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today rebounding further above its 50 DMA line ($128.48) toward its all-time high with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +36% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth had a downturn in FY '22 and '23.
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PAGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Plains GP Hldgs LP Cl A	$21.39	+0.72 3.48%	$21.39	$20.95	2.10%	1,803,268 110.02%	1,639,000
Most Recent Note for PAGP - 1/16/2025 1:02:07 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 5/09/18 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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TSEM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Tower Semiconductor Ltd	$52.87	+2.17 4.28%	$53.69	$54.27	-2.58%	402,273 62.56%	643,000
Most Recent Note for TSEM - 1/16/2025 1:03:52 PM Challenging multi-year highs with today's volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$216.73	+9.93 4.80%	$221.95	$222.20	-2.46%	26,238,372 204.49%	12,831,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/16/2025 1:05:19 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gap up and 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain after finding support above its 50 DMA line ($197) in recent weeks. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23, breaking a streak of strong and steady growth. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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UNTY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Unity Bancorp Inc	$45.22	-0.18 -0.40%	$46.27	$48.44	-6.65%	22,121 61.45%	36,000
Most Recent Note for UNTY - 1/16/2025 1:06:26 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($44.54) on the prior session with a gap up and 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Subpar sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings steadily improved after a downturn in FY '17."
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