Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 22nd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2021
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DOW 31006.17 -169.84 (-0.54%) | NASDAQ 13505.38 -25.54 (-0.19%) | S&P 500 3839.57 -13.5 (-0.35%)

Time of Screening : 1/22/2021 11:38:08 AM Report Released : 1/22/2021 12:30:46 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
AMD - NYSE Advanced Micro Devices	$93.42	+1.89 2.06%	$95.95	35,737,178 83.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 42,748,400	$99.23 -5.86%	11/18/2020	$82.54	PP = $88.72 MB = $93.16
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2021 11:41:01 AM Y - Today's early gain nearly challenged its 52-week high. Rebound above the 50 DMA line ($90.42) on the prior session helped its outlook improve, however, its Relative Strength rating of 76 is still below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/13/2021. Click here.
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CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$33.23	+0.93 2.88%	$34.45	91,715 89.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 102,000	$34.65 -4.10%	1/20/2021	$31.38	PP = $28.42 MB = $29.84
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2021 11:50:48 AM G - Trading higher with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain in an impressive streak that includes the 1/20/21 big "breakaway gap" backed by heavy volume. Prior highs in the $28 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($25.27) and upward trendline when consolidating. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/4/2021. Click here.
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TREX - NYSE Trex Company Inc	$96.25	+1.06 1.11%	$96.81	375,859 51.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 723,000	$97.19 -0.97%	6/26/2020	$54.53	PP = $66.47 MB = $69.79
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2021 12:22:27 PM G - Posting a 4th consecutive small gain today rallying for new all-time highs. Prior highs in the $80-81 area define important support to watch coinciding with its 50 DMA line ($81.21). Sep '20 quarterly earnings were +14% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/19/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$564.50	-6.24 -1.09%	$567.82	$573.80	-1.62%	387,395 53.51%	724,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 1/22/2021 11:42:09 AM Gapped up hitting another new all-time high on the prior session, getting very extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground and made steady progress in recent months. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March.
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AVAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Aerovironment Inc	$129.67	+0.83 0.64%	$132.11	$139.73	-7.20%	123,760 59.79%	207,000
Most Recent Note for AVAV - 1/22/2021 11:43:04 AM Spiked to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gap up gains noted in prior sessions. Reported Oct '20 quarterly earnings +41% on +11% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain as quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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AVID - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Avid Technology Inc	$17.84	+0.14 0.76%	$18.08	$17.95	-0.64%	215,352 51.64%	417,000
Most Recent Note for AVID - 1/22/2021 11:43:31 AM Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '20 quarters but with waning sales revenues, and other fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) and annual earnings (A criteria) growth are not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BB - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse BlackBerry Limited	$12.30	-0.55 -4.28%	$12.68	$13.64	-9.82%	16,401,672 51.59%	31,790,000
Most Recent Note for BB - 1/22/2021 11:44:44 AM Perched at its 52-week high following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BOMN - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Boston Omaha Corp Cl A	$27.07	+0.71 2.69%	$27.80	$28.20	-4.01%	93,598 105.17%	89,000
Most Recent Note for BOMN - 1/22/2021 11:47:46 AM Annual earnings history has shown only losses and quarterly results have been erratic, not meeting the C or A criteria.
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COWN - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Cowen Group Inc Cl A	$26.92	-0.80 -2.89%	$27.22	$30.94	-12.99%	249,104 53.57%	465,000
Most Recent Note for COWN - 1/22/2021 11:51:44 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported very strong Sep and Jun '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$105.72	+2.38 2.30%	$109.62	$118.13	-10.51%	2,116,073 56.69%	3,733,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 1/22/2021 11:57:07 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($98) and perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '20 showed very strong sales revenues growth and earnings per share versus losses in year ago periods. Through FY '19 it produced losses, not showing a solid 3-5 year annual earnings (A criteria) history. Limited history is a concern since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19.
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$98.19	-0.72 -0.73%	$101.03	$99.78	-1.59%	4,199,439 96.19%	4,366,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 1/22/2021 11:57:37 AM Powered to new 52-week highs with repeated gains this week having the look of a "climax run", very extended from any sound base. Found prompt support near the 50 DMA line in recent weeks when consolidating. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +999% on +276% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison (C criteria) well above the +25% minimum. Prior history is sub par. China-based Financial firm completed a new Public Offering on 8/18/20. Completed its $12 IPO on 3/08/19.
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HBP - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale Huttig Building Products	$3.47	+0.01 0.29%	$3.47	$3.85	-9.87%	41,251 75.00%	55,000
Most Recent Note for HBP - 1/22/2021 11:58:57 AM Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 10/16/20 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ICLK - NASDAQ - Internet-Content Iclick Interactive Asia	$13.62	+0.43 3.26%	$14.43	$14.97	-9.02%	839,484 65.13%	1,289,000
Most Recent Note for ICLK - 1/22/2021 11:59:11 AM Hovering near its 52-week high following a considerable streak of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This China-based Internet Advertising Services firm's fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INFU - AMEX - Medical-Services Infusystem Holdings Inc	$17.65	+0.15 0.83%	$17.70	$19.68	-10.34%	56,765 50.68%	112,000
Most Recent Note for INFU - 1/22/2021 12:02:29 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($16.81) in an orderly fashion. Quarterly comparisons for Jun and Sep '20 showed greatly improved earnings with solid sales revenues growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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JOE - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen St Joe Company	$44.46	-2.58 -5.48%	$46.72	$49.98	-11.04%	244,827 55.02%	445,000
Most Recent Note for JOE - 1/22/2021 12:05:40 PM Very extended from any sound base, consolidating after powering to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported strong Sep '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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JVA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Coffee Holding Co Inc	$5.30	-0.13 -2.46%	$5.41	$5.71	-7.24%	26,222 60.98%	43,000
Most Recent Note for JVA - 1/22/2021 12:07:41 PM Powered higher with volume-driven gains this week clearing its Dec '19 high. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history for this coffee bean wholesaler leaves serious fundamental concerns.
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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$73.12	-1.58 -2.12%	$73.67	$77.76	-5.97%	6,631,083 59.48%	11,148,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 1/22/2021 12:12:29 PM Churning heavier volume this week while perched near new multi-year highs. Following M&A news with E*Trade Financial Corp (ETFC) it went through a deep slump and rebounded impressively. Reported earnings +60% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has not shown solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed strong improvement after a loss in FY '12 and downturn in FY '14.
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OIIM - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals O 2Micro Intl Ads	$10.94	+0.39 3.70%	$11.25	$10.70	2.24%	337,134 63.85%	528,000
Most Recent Note for OIIM - 1/22/2021 12:13:27 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain marked by ever-increasing volume, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported greatly improved Jun and Sep '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$16.43	+0.50 3.14%	$16.50	$18.06	-9.03%	562,180 52.64%	1,068,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 1/22/2021 12:16:48 PM Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain. Went through long and choppy consolidations since last noted with caution in the 5/06/19 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern since this China - based Financial Services - Specialty firm completed its $16.50 IPO on 12/14/18."
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$483.29	+27.70 6.08%	$497.85	$477.12	1.29%	336,579 84.36%	399,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 1/22/2021 12:18:27 PM Gapped up today hitting yet another new 52-week high. Reported earnings +43% on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/23/18.
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TCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Texas Capital Bancshares	$66.74	+0.14 0.21%	$66.98	$70.61	-5.48%	261,318 60.91%	429,000
Most Recent Note for TCBI - 1/22/2021 12:19:26 PM Reported earnings -7% on -16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed a new Public Offerings on 11/13/14, 1/24/14 and 7/26/12.
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TIGR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Up Fintech Holdings Cl A Ads	$17.28	-1.13 -6.14%	$18.09	$18.88	-8.47%	5,696,766 125.09%	4,554,000
Most Recent Note for TIGR - 1/22/2021 12:20:05 PM Pulling back today after powering to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $23 level. Fundamental concerns remain for this China-based online brokerage firm. Completed its $8 IPO on 3/20/19."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$130.12	-4.05 -3.02%	$131.25	$136.13	-4.42%	8,550,387 83.22%	10,275,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/22/2021 12:23:14 PM Perched near its all-time high consolidating after noted big volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($107) defines support. Stubbornly held its ground and made steady progress since noted in the 12/01/20 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +46% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter."
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$10.31	+0.31 3.10%	$10.57	$10.28	0.29%	6,195,854 103.63%	5,979,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 1/22/2021 12:24:23 PM Powering to yet another new 52-week high today with a big volume-driven gain. Its 50 DMA line ($7.86) defines near-term support to watch. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +225% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Company recently reported it expected to settle litigation and regulatory concerns with regard to a Micron (MU) dispute. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +350% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and recent quarters showed solid earnings and improved sales revenues increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$217.78	-2.09 -0.95%	$221.25	$239.99	-9.25%	34,991 62.48%	56,000
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 1/22/2021 12:25:46 PM Consolidating near multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Made gradual progress since the 11/18/20 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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WYY - AMEX - Computer-Tech Services Widepoint Corporation	$14.38	+1.39 10.72%	$14.77	$15.89	-9.49%	457,205 92.36%	495,000
Most Recent Note for WYY - 1/22/2021 12:30:40 PM Challenging its prior (11/25/20) high with today's big volume-driven gain. Showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings for the Jun and Sep '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. After years of shrinking losses if finally produced a profit for FY '19, not showing a strong 3-5 year annual earnings history (A criteria).
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