Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 29th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2021
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DOW 30196.38 -406.98 (-1.33%) | NASDAQ 13173.58 -163.57 (-1.23%) | S&P 500 3738.19 -49.19 (-1.30%)

Time of Screening : 1/29/2021 12:02:43 PM Report Released : 1/29/2021 12:59:35 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
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$32.50	-0.93 -2.78%	$34.75	86,124 72.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 119,000	$37.54 -13.43%	1/20/2021	$31.38	PP = $28.42 MB = $29.84
Most Recent Note - 1/29/2021 12:06:36 PM G - Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +475% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earning track record. Prior highs in the $28 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line and upward trendline when consolidating. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2021. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$227.96	+0.94 0.41%	$234.00	989,759 62.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,578,000	$250.03 -8.83%	10/12/2020	$193.77	PP = $199.60 MB = $209.58
Most Recent Note - 1/29/2021 12:50:46 PM G - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($228) which acted as resistance after a violation raised concerns. Recent low ($208.62 on 1/27/21) defines important near-term support to watch. Its current Relative Strength Rating is 62, below the +80 minimum guideline for buy candidates. Earnings rose +7% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/11/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$71.85	-0.19 -0.26%	$72.15	$73.10	-1.71%	700,985 83.95%	835,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 1/29/2021 12:03:20 PM Holding its ground since a gap up on 12/18/20 M&A news. Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '20 were negative versus the year ago period or well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with a sub par sales revenues growth rate.
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BGFV - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Big 5 Sporting Corp	$14.25	+1.57 12.38%	$14.48	$14.00	1.79%	1,052,344 107.38%	980,000
Most Recent Note for BGFV - 1/29/2021 12:04:00 PM Perched at multi-year highs with today's 8th consecutive gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/20/20 mid-day report - "Reported strong Sep '20 quarterly results. Prior sales revenues and earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BKE - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Buckle Inc	$41.50	+1.43 3.57%	$42.36	$40.39	2.75%	550,619 100.48%	548,000
Most Recent Note for BKE - 1/29/2021 12:04:48 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by heavy. Reported stronger earnings increases in the Jul and Oct '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior sales and earnings history is below the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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CVLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Commvault Systems Inc	$63.68	+0.54 0.86%	$65.25	$63.89	-0.33%	210,015 59.66%	352,000
Most Recent Note for CVLT - 1/29/2021 12:08:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/05/13.
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DKL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Delek Logistics Prtnr Lp	$38.60	+0.55 1.45%	$39.10	$40.58	-4.88%	36,755 61.26%	60,000
Most Recent Note for DKL - 1/29/2021 12:09:23 PM This Oil & Gas Limited Partner is perched at new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported quarterly earnings +42% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Lack of sales revenues growth is a sign of no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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DTEA - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty DavidsTea Inc	$3.25	+0.36 12.38%	$3.44	$3.25	-0.07%	984,000 159.22%	618,000
Most Recent Note for DTEA - 1/29/2021 12:10:23 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain.
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ELA - AMEX - Retail/Whlsle-Jewelry Envela Corporation	$5.84	-0.04 -0.68%	$6.15	$6.20	-5.81%	81,119 106.74%	76,000
Most Recent Note for ELA - 1/29/2021 12:11:47 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a spurt of gains with ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Sep '20 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FIZZ - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks National Beverage Corp	$182.99	+25.82 16.43%	$188.29	$196.43	-6.84%	657,044 116.91%	562,000
Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 1/29/2021 12:13:08 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain adding to an impressive streak of gains. Reported Oct '20 quarterly earnings +44% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth rate. It went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$17.84	-0.64 -3.44%	$18.71	$20.04	-11.00%	3,083,652 63.99%	4,819,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 1/29/2021 12:15:50 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line after hitting new multi-year highs this week. Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members "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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FLGT - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Fulgent Genetics Inc	$105.51	+13.02 14.08%	$106.62	$94.40	11.77%	1,218,195 58.40%	2,086,000
Most Recent Note for FLGT - 1/29/2021 12:16:30 PM Today's volume-driven gain has it hitting yet another new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Jun and Sep '20 showed earnings with strong sales revenues increases. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines."
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HIMX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Himax Technologies Ads	$9.86	+0.39 4.10%	$10.13	$10.28	-4.10%	1,692,413 59.18%	2,860,000
Most Recent Note for HIMX - 1/29/2021 12:17:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. The Sep '20 quarter showed strong sales revenues and earnings but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings growth history (C & A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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HOV - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Hovnanian Enterprises A	$53.15	+2.06 4.02%	$54.83	$51.33	3.54%	108,316 87.35%	124,000
Most Recent Note for HOV - 1/29/2021 12:19:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain. It consolidated below its 50 DMA line then rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 11/02/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as its 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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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$182.13	-9.46 -4.94%	$193.31	$198.79	-8.38%	460,175 86.01%	535,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 1/29/2021 12:20:36 PM Rallied to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +112% on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because 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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LPL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics L G Display Co Ltd	$9.70	-0.45 -4.43%	$9.89	$10.86	-10.68%	620,330 155.86%	398,000
Most Recent Note for LPL - 1/29/2021 12:22:05 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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NAII - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Natural Alternatives	$14.34	-0.01 -0.07%	$14.73	$15.42	-7.00%	17,056 65.60%	26,000
Most Recent Note for NAII - 1/29/2021 12:24:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. The 1/27/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +999% on +36% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons are not a match with the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns."
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NTGR - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Netgear Inc	$44.23	+1.73 4.07%	$45.21	$46.38	-4.64%	316,470 78.33%	404,000
Most Recent Note for NTGR - 1/29/2021 12:25:58 PM Powered to a new 52-week high on 1/27/21 with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +74% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports - "Prior earnings (A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OMI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale Owens & Minor Inc	$29.49	+1.34 4.74%	$30.14	$31.90	-7.57%	784,413 61.81%	1,269,000
Most Recent Note for OMI - 1/29/2021 12:29:29 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($27.37). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings growth has not been a good match with the quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$37.50	+4.09 12.24%	$39.15	$43.00	-12.79%	32,253 94.86%	34,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 1/29/2021 12:31:44 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's gap up gain backed by heavier volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted in the 12/23/20 mid-day report - "This REIT reported earnings +94% on +100% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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QADA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl A	$66.51	-0.58 -0.86%	$67.49	$69.46	-4.25%	84,410 145.53%	58,000
Most Recent Note for QADA - 1/29/2021 12:33:00 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to waning sales revenues.in the past 7 quarterly comparisons through Oct '20 . Completed a new Public Offering on 1/15/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been sub par."
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$17.44	+0.03 0.18%	$17.55	$18.38	-5.11%	841,487 73.49%	1,145,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 1/29/2021 12:34:50 PM Perched at its 52-week high after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. 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 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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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$15.04	-0.65 -4.14%	$15.88	$17.44	-13.76%	1,611,236 72.97%	2,208,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 1/29/2021 12:35:33 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in the Mar and Jun '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain for this South Africa based gold mining firm."
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SLM - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services S L M Corp	$14.39	+0.46 3.27%	$14.66	$14.16	1.59%	3,007,240 71.43%	4,210,000
Most Recent Note for SLM - 1/29/2021 12:40:19 PM Reported earnings +248% on -19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Gain today is hitting new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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STRT - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Strattec Security Corp	$51.25	+6.25 13.89%	$51.50	$52.92	-3.16%	38,496 160.40%	24,000
Most Recent Note for STRT - 1/29/2021 12:46:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concern remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/16/14.
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TKR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories Timken Co	$76.44	-0.69 -0.89%	$77.19	$86.44	-11.57%	305,832 63.98%	478,000
Most Recent Note for TKR - 1/29/2021 12:56:32 PM Reported earnings -1% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Slumped from its all-time high and below its 50 DMA line. Through Sep '20 quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '16.
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WIT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Wipro Ltd Adr	$6.27	-0.25 -3.76%	$6.36	$6.72	-6.77%	1,692,212 93.23%	1,815,000
Most Recent Note for WIT - 1/29/2021 12:57:17 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses, it is extended from any sound base. Large supply of 5.94 billion shares (S criteria) outstanding. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par while its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been flat. This Indian IT firm was was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/07.
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WTRE - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Watford Holdings Ltd	$34.56	+0.01 0.03%	$34.60	$36.79	-6.06%	106,195 91.55%	116,000
Most Recent Note for WTRE - 1/29/2021 12:57:52 PM Hovering in a tight range near its all-time high since M&A news when last noted in the 11/03/20 mid-day report - "Reported strong Jun and Sep '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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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$27.17	+2.45 9.90%	$28.40	$27.47	-1.10%	2,417,616 94.44%	2,560,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 1/29/2021 12:59:27 PM Perched at its all-time high after volume-driven gains. Limited history is a concern for this United Arab Emirates-based social networking and entertainment firm.
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