Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2023
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DOW 33969.29 -333.32 (-0.97%) | NASDAQ 11080.68 1.52 (0.01%) | S&P 500 3994.55 -4.54 (-0.11%)

Time of Screening : 1/17/2023 12:13:34 PM Report Released : 1/17/2023 1:04:40 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
GFF - NYSE Griffon Corporation	$39.22	-0.35 -0.88%	$39.93	296,415 62.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 473,000	$39.82 -1.51%	11/10/2022	$34.13	PP = $35.02 MB = $36.77
Most Recent Note - 1/17/2023 12:39:58 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($35.30) defines near-term support above recent lows in the $33.82 area. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +230% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/4/2023. Click here.
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STRL - NASDAQ Sterling Construction Co	$33.21	-0.67 -1.96%	$34.32	152,236 71.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 212,000	$34.86 -4.75%	12/14/2022	$32.41	PP = $33.72 MB = $35.41
Most Recent Note - 1/17/2023 1:00:25 PM Y - Sputtering into the red today after early gains nearly challenging its prior high. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($32.16) after its recent failed breakout attempt. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/08/22 high plus 10 cents in the 12/14/22 mid-day report. Confirming volume-driven gains for a new high would be a reassuring sign of fresh institutional buying demand. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/9/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AE - AMEX - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg Adams Res & Energy Inc	$48.05	-0.65 -1.33%	$50.00	$51.50	-6.70%	14,429 62.73%	23,000
Most Recent Note for AE - 1/17/2023 12:16:19 PM Fundamentals remain a concern due to an erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria). This thinly-traded AMEX listed stock powered higher with volume-driven gains last week.
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AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$124.05	-0.75 -0.60%	$125.75	$130.61	-5.02%	29,538 68.69%	43,000
Most Recent Note for AGM - 1/17/2023 12:17:00 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +25% on +77% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings growth has been steady."
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ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$155.52	+0.33 0.21%	$157.00	$158.97	-2.17%	27,643 58.81%	47,000
Most Recent Note for ALG - 1/17/2023 12:18:39 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with recent gains. Sputtered after noted with caution in the 11/07/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases in prior quarters have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and annual earnings had a downturn in FY '19 and '20."
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CAT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Caterpillar Inc	$257.53	-0.93 -0.36%	$260.50	$258.58	-0.41%	1,799,050 58.30%	3,086,000
Most Recent Note for CAT - 1/17/2023 12:20:13 PM Goliath company in the Machinery - Construction/Mining industry wedged to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +48% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to prior sub par quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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CECO - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Ceco Environmental	$14.32	-0.02 -0.14%	$14.50	$14.63	-2.12%	168,598 65.86%	256,000
Most Recent Note for CECO - 1/17/2023 12:21:15 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases of more than +25% above the year ago periods (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$13.01	+0.01 0.08%	$13.18	$13.40	-2.91%	240,833 68.03%	354,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 1/17/2023 12:25:18 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +49% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$123.74	+0.77 0.63%	$125.94	$125.80	-1.64%	37,175 59.01%	63,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 1/17/2023 12:26:38 PM Still consolidating near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($119) while prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady."
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CRT - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Royalty Trust Cross Timber Royalty Tr	$24.71	+0.00 0.00%	$25.25	$27.17	-9.05%	27,365 63.64%	43,000
Most Recent Note for CRT - 1/17/2023 12:27:34 PM Consolidating after recently hitting a new 52-week high. This thinly traded Oil & Gas royalty firm's most recent 6 quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 versus the year ago periods have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases percentage-wise. Quarterly revenues totals have been in the $1-4 million range, rather minuscule relative to many publicly traded companies. Erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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CSWI - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Specialty C S W Industrials Inc	$127.27	-3.81 -2.91%	$131.35	$144.02	-11.63%	51,712 78.35%	66,000
Most Recent Note for CSWI - 1/17/2023 12:35:48 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $145 level. Reported earnings +37% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) and sales revenues growth rate has been steady.
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EMR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Emerson Electric Co	$91.62	-6.30 -6.43%	$95.45	$100.00	-8.38%	3,894,572 114.28%	3,408,000
Most Recent Note for EMR - 1/17/2023 12:37:19 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. Lackluster sales revenues and earnings increases make this an uncompelling buy candidate.
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$24.76	+0.73 3.02%	$25.12	$24.08	2.80%	4,440,757 108.07%	4,109,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 1/17/2023 12:38:18 PM Gapped up today hitting yet another new multi-year high with its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Report Sep '22 quarterly earnings +31% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$66.69	-0.83 -1.23%	$67.15	$72.20	-7.63%	1,343,624 113.29%	1,186,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/17/2023 12:40:54 PM Reported earnings +8% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 9/26/19. This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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IBKR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Interactive Brokers Grp	$77.09	-0.12 -0.16%	$78.43	$81.46	-5.36%	665,514 70.57%	943,000
Most Recent Note for IBKR - 1/17/2023 12:42:52 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($75.26) and perched within striking distance of prior highs in the $81-82 area. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings rose +38% on +114% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamentals are not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings for FY '19 matched the year prior while otherwise its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$77.99	+0.33 0.42%	$79.03	$77.69	0.39%	894,206 70.19%	1,274,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 1/17/2023 12:44:35 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Nov '22 quarterly earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a small downturn in FY '20.
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LYTS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc L S I Industries Inc	$12.68	-0.81 -6.00%	$13.49	$13.58	-6.63%	198,661 111.61%	178,000
Most Recent Note for LYTS - 1/17/2023 12:45:39 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven loss following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Rallied abruptly from a low of $6.55 on 10/25/22. It has not formed a sound looking base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 versus the year ago period showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been strong after a downturn in FY '19.
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MBLY - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Mobileye Global Inc	$32.05	-0.93 -2.82%	$33.39	$37.31	-14.10%	1,152,033 60.19%	1,914,000
Most Recent Note for MBLY - 1/17/2023 12:46:41 PM Last noted in the 1/09/23 mid-day report - "Israel-based fabless Semiconductor firm completed its $21 IPO on 10/26/22. Reported earnings +8% on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MVO - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati M V Oil Trust	$15.30	+0.14 0.92%	$15.49	$16.41	-6.76%	54,138 66.02%	82,000
Most Recent Note for MVO - 1/17/2023 12:47:45 PM Consolidating following noted volume-driven gains, its 50 DMA line ($14.01) defines near-term support. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed sales revenues and earnings greatly improving over the year ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NVEC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized N V E Corp	$74.50	-0.50 -0.67%	$75.28	$75.89	-1.83%	18,204 65.01%	28,000
Most Recent Note for NVEC - 1/17/2023 12:49:20 PM Pausing today following a streak of 9 consecutive gains. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $81 level. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +68% on +57% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PCTI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Pc-Tel Inc	$4.94	-0.10 -1.98%	$5.12	$5.68	-13.03%	28,206 60.01%	47,000
Most Recent Note for PCTI - 1/17/2023 12:54:09 PM Recent 3 quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed great earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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SBR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Sabine Royalty Tr Ubi	$89.70	+1.33 1.51%	$90.99	$90.73	-1.14%	55,976 73.65%	76,000
Most Recent Note for SBR - 1/17/2023 12:57:01 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($82.71) with recent gains and today it is hitting a new all-time high. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 have shown impressive sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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SENEA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Seneca Foods Corp Cl A	$63.93	+0.44 0.69%	$64.56	$68.74	-7.00%	36,310 74.10%	49,000
Most Recent Note for SENEA - 1/17/2023 12:57:52 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($63.08) this week after recently testing its 200 DMA line ($57.22). Quarterly comparison for Sep '22 showed +79% earnings on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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TGLS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Tecnoglass Inc	$33.23	+1.01 3.13%	$34.52	$32.90	1.00%	320,746 122.42%	262,000
Most Recent Note for TGLS - 1/17/2023 1:03:05 PM On track today for a 4th consecutive gain. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply while challenging its Nov '22 all-time high. Reported very strong quarterly results through Sep '22 versus the year ago periods with solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VOC - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Royalty Trust V O C Energy Trust	$12.62	+0.72 6.05%	$12.73	$13.43	-6.03%	161,105 74.93%	215,000
Most Recent Note for VOC - 1/17/2023 1:04:28 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently rallied from a choppy 9-week base after consolidating above and below its 50 DMA line ($9.44). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +138% on +143% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons showed great percentage earnings increases over the year ago periods. Quarterly sales revenues totals have been in the $2-7 million range, rather minuscule relative to most publicly traded companies worthy of serious consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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