Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2021
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Time of Screening : 2/2/2021 11:40:10 AM Report Released : 2/2/2021 12:36:10 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$581.91	+23.35 4.18%	$584.94	871,792 65.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,340,900	$566.74 2.68%	8/20/2020	$453.34	PP = $454.79 MB = $477.53
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2021 12:08:06 PM G - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain clearing a new 6-week flat base. A new pivot point is not being cited due to fundamental concerns noted as its impressive rally has continued. Gapped up on 1/28/21 promptly rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($535) and challenging its prior high. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +22% on +31% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/8/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$52.95	+6.84 14.83%	$53.72	$50.50	4.85%	632,545 132.89%	476,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 2/2/2021 11:42:45 AM Gapped up today rallying to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +100% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior results were sub par and fundamental concerns remain.
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AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$42.08	+0.11 0.26%	$44.34	$43.35	-2.93%	155,974 134.46%	116,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 2/2/2021 11:43:16 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on 2/03/21. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +138% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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AXR - NYSE - Media-Periodicals Amrep Corp	$8.48	-0.08 -0.90%	$8.62	$9.08	-6.57%	33,003 275.03%	12,000
Most Recent Note for AXR - 2/2/2021 11:45:10 AM Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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BOMN - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Boston Omaha Corp Cl A	$32.37	+3.29 11.32%	$34.80	$30.63	5.69%	225,944 251.05%	90,000
Most Recent Note for BOMN - 2/2/2021 11:47:34 AM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Annual earnings history has shown only losses and quarterly results have been erratic, not meeting the C or A criteria.
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CLDR - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Cloudera Inc	$17.37	+1.19 7.35%	$17.54	$16.34	6.30%	5,653,169 105.18%	5,375,000
Most Recent Note for CLDR - 2/2/2021 11:49:59 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Went through a choppy consolidation since the 9/02/20 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern. This Computer Software firm has reported losses for each FY since its April 2017 IPO at $15. New CEO as of 1/13/20."
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FRHC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Freedom Holding Corp	$50.79	-1.03 -1.99%	$51.69	$55.00	-7.65%	676,921 74.72%	906,000
Most Recent Note for FRHC - 2/2/2021 11:51:16 AM Hovering in a tight range in recent weeks perched at its all-time high. Last noted in the 1/21/21 mid-day report - "Showed strong results for the Jun and Sep '20 quarters versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain."
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HBP - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale Huttig Building Products	$3.76	+0.11 3.01%	$3.91	$3.85	-2.34%	60,345 113.86%	53,000
Most Recent Note for HBP - 2/2/2021 11:52:27 AM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports 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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HIMX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Himax Technologies Ads	$10.83	-0.19 -1.72%	$11.40	$11.22	-3.48%	2,347,799 78.16%	3,004,000
Most Recent Note for HIMX - 2/2/2021 11:54:21 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on 2/04/21. 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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HZNP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Horizon Pharma Inc	$84.73	+7.69 9.98%	$85.57	$86.67	-2.24%	2,658,097 100.99%	2,632,000
Most Recent Note for HZNP - 2/2/2021 11:58:02 AM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on the prior session and gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Reported earnings +172% on +90% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Made little progress since a noted "breakaway gap" on 8/05/20. Completed new Public Offerings on 8/06/20 and 3/06/19. Up and down 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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ICLK - NASDAQ - Internet-Content Iclick Interactive Asia	$17.33	-0.65 -3.62%	$18.00	$18.45	-6.07%	1,562,518 93.96%	1,663,000
Most Recent Note for ICLK - 2/2/2021 11:58:52 AM Very extended from any sound base and pulling back today after hitting another new 52-week high with the prior big volume-driven gain. 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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LPL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics L G Display Co Ltd	$10.18	+0.08 0.79%	$10.25	$10.86	-6.26%	295,014 66.00%	447,000
Most Recent Note for LPL - 2/2/2021 11:59:01 AM Perched near 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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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$59.66	+0.61 1.03%	$59.66	$61.52	-3.02%	48,673 57.94%	84,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 2/2/2021 12:01:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +27% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. 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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MSGN - NYSE - Media-Radio/Tv MSG Networks Inc	$16.84	-0.33 -1.92%	$17.47	$18.56	-9.27%	372,869 59.47%	627,000
Most Recent Note for MSGN - 2/2/2021 12:02:01 PM 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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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$132.28	+10.24 8.39%	$137.99	$128.41	3.01%	521,901 104.59%	499,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 2/2/2021 12:10:02 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a big gain marked by higher volume. Reported earnings +18% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included downturns in FY '17 and '20, flaws concerning the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ONTO - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Onto Innovation Inc	$57.68	+0.56 0.98%	$58.69	$59.87	-3.66%	193,048 65.22%	296,000
Most Recent Note for ONTO - 2/2/2021 12:11:03 PM Perched near its all-time high after making steady progress in recent weeks, stubbornly holding its ground and notching volume-driven gains. The 12/24/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +21% on +101% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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OPY - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Oppenheimer Holdings Inc	$36.86	-0.02 -0.05%	$37.67	$37.02	-0.43%	77,901 72.80%	107,000
Most Recent Note for OPY - 2/2/2021 12:16:14 PM Powered to new multi-year highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +235% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Showed strong earnings increases over the year ago period in the past 3 quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a downturn and losses in FY '15 & '16.
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PANW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Palo Alto Networks	$382.07	+20.71 5.73%	$383.80	$375.00	1.89%	931,064 81.24%	1,146,000
Most Recent Note for PANW - 2/2/2021 12:17:57 PM Pulled back and found support above its 50 DMA line ($337) last week and it is powering to new all-time highs with today's gap up gain backed by above average volume. Reported Oct '20 earnings +54% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and lower than the year-ago periods, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep and choppy consolidation and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/13/19.
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$19.10	+0.59 3.19%	$19.35	$19.47	-1.90%	1,636,718 127.97%	1,279,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 2/2/2021 12:19:14 PM Gapped up on the prior session and it is perched at its 52-week high with today's gain adding to 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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QNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Quinstreet Inc	$21.99	+0.39 1.81%	$22.07	$22.78	-3.47%	211,086 72.54%	291,000
Most Recent Note for QNST - 2/2/2021 12:21:23 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following a test of support at its 50 DMA line ($20.60). Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on 2/03/21. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +33% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as its prior earnings history is below guidelines.
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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$177.98	-5.32 -2.90%	$186.24	$191.83	-7.22%	877,363 72.81%	1,205,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 2/2/2021 12:23:09 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high with today's early gain but reversed into the red. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on 2/03/21. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady.
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RMNI - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services Rimini Street Inc	$7.63	-0.19 -2.43%	$8.27	$8.02	-4.86%	250,592 94.92%	264,000
Most Recent Note for RMNI - 2/2/2021 12:25:00 PM Extended from any sound base, it hit another new 52-week high with today's early gain following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "After years of shrinking losses it has reported modest earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '20. Fundamental concerns remain."
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$1,057.63	+82.98 8.51%	$1,064.95	$1,092.80	-3.22%	90,959 84.22%	108,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 2/2/2021 12:27:10 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Consolidated above and below its 50 DMA line ($950) in recent months since last noted with caution in the 10/23/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +70% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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SLM - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services S L M Corp	$14.77	+0.99 7.18%	$14.88	$14.66	0.75%	4,234,866 98.58%	4,296,000
Most Recent Note for SLM - 2/2/2021 12:27:35 PM Reported earnings +248% on -19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Gain today is hitting yet another 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	$59.80	-4.20 -6.57%	$67.28	$64.40	-7.15%	21,103 81.17%	26,000
Most Recent Note for STRT - 2/2/2021 12:29:16 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today hitting a new 52-week high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($47.42). 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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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$182.85	-2.94 -1.58%	$189.70	$188.34	-2.91%	1,817,032 82.03%	2,215,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 2/2/2021 12:32:14 PM Spiked to new all-time highs with above average volume behind 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on +69% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) were up and down. On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$70.36	+0.15 0.21%	$71.37	$77.83	-9.60%	115,700 75.13%	154,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 2/2/2021 12:32:37 PM Consolidating after it powered to new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains last week, quickly getting very extended from any sound base. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm."
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TIGR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Up Fintech Holdings Cl A Ads	$19.44	+0.74 3.98%	$21.99	$20.09	-3.21%	9,471,312 175.10%	5,409,000
Most Recent Note for TIGR - 2/2/2021 12:33:37 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today adding to an already 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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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$30.50	+1.25 4.27%	$31.44	$30.88	-1.23%	4,284,700 63.01%	6,800,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 2/2/2021 12:34:25 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Made gradual progress and stubbornly held its ground since noted in the 11/13/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '18 was noted as a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its Apr '15 high was $30, up considerably from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14."
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$238.00	+16.36 7.38%	$243.99	$239.99	-0.83%	31,642 57.53%	55,000
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 2/2/2021 12:36:04 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's big gain, extended from any sound base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($211) since the 1/22/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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