Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2021
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DOW 31471.49 -51.26 (-0.16%) | NASDAQ 13814.83 -232.67 (-1.66%) | S&P 500 3904.5 -28.09 (-0.71%)

Time of Screening : 2/17/2021 12:00:27 PM Report Released : 2/17/2021 12:53:59 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$35.19	-2.91 -7.64%	$38.15	131,927 87.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 150,000	$38.75 -9.19%	1/20/2021	$31.38	PP = $28.42 MB = $29.84
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2021 12:09:21 PM G - Retreating from its all-time high with a big loss today following 3 consecutive gains with above average volume. Very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $28 area define important support to watch coinciding with its 50 DMA line ($28.92). Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +475% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earning track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2021. Click here.
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CRL - NYSE Charles River Labs Intl	$299.01	+12.27 4.28%	$303.79	262,445 87.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 301,300	$295.77 1.09%	12/17/2020	$247.06	PP = $257.98 MB = $270.88
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2021 12:16:19 PM G - Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Hitting a new record high today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/29/2021. Click here.
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SHOP - NYSE Shopify Inc	$1,382.61	-91.39 -6.20%	$1,393.68	1,746,479 137.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,271,000	$1,499.75 -7.81%	2/2/2021	$1,218.72	PP = $1,285.28 MB = $1,349.54
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2021 12:47:56 PM G - Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +267% on +94% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rebounded considerably from today's big early loss after briefly undercutting its "max buy" level. Prior high ($1,285 on 12/22/20) defines important support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($1,195). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/3/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$61.59	-5.41 -8.07%	$69.98	$67.20	-8.35%	185,564 105.43%	176,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 2/17/2021 12:01:34 PM Reversed into the red after hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following considerable volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +26% sales revenues from 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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CAI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing CAI International Inc	$41.64	+3.69 9.71%	$43.00	$39.88	4.40%	291,376 161.88%	180,000
Most Recent Note for CAI - 2/17/2021 12:04:12 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +202% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Gapped up hitting another new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Found support recently near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as prior earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$102.02	-5.54 -5.15%	$105.34	$119.43	-14.58%	2,657,193 81.04%	3,279,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 2/17/2021 12:18:25 PM Gapped down and it is undercutting its 50 DMA line ($103.96) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss after wedging to a new all-time high. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '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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ELY - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Callaway Golf Co	$28.26	-0.01 -0.03%	$28.56	$32.59	-13.28%	1,598,715 90.84%	1,760,000
Most Recent Note for ELY - 2/17/2021 12:19:05 PM Extended from any sound base. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$177.54	-13.46 -7.05%	$191.00	$204.25	-13.08%	7,441,299 96.90%	7,679,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 2/17/2021 12:21:24 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a streak of gains noted for 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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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$45.81	+1.35 3.04%	$47.15	$49.67	-7.77%	414,320 80.45%	515,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 2/17/2021 12:23:00 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Tested support at its 50 DMA line during the consolidation and made steady progress in recent months. Reported earnings +154% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons have been well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/21/18 and went through a deep and choppy consolidation before rebounding and rallying impressively.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$31.69	-0.37 -1.15%	$32.49	$32.38	-2.13%	17,492 79.51%	22,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 2/17/2021 12:24:40 PM Perched at its all-time high. Support was previously found near its 50 DMA line while it steadily rallied into new high territory. Reported earnings +65% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The Ireland-based cement firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$50.54	-0.49 -0.96%	$51.47	$51.34	-1.56%	691,000 89.86%	769,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 2/17/2021 12:26:29 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting new 52 week and all-time highs with today's 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +197% on +86% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a 4th strong quarterly comparison. The 11/19/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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LSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Lattice Semiconductor	$46.05	-2.58 -5.31%	$48.37	$50.05	-7.99%	760,569 86.63%	878,000
Most Recent Note for LSCC - 2/17/2021 12:28:20 PM Extended from any sound base and pulling back from its all-time high with today's loss following 8 consecutive gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leave fundamental concerns."
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$50.69	-0.06 -0.12%	$51.00	$52.50	-3.45%	38,496 89.53%	43,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 2/17/2021 12:29:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground following an impressive streak of gains. Reported earnings +49% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but sub par sales revenues growth leaves fundamental concerns. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since its $35 IPO on November 8, 2017.
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MCHP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Microchip Tech	$161.60	-0.64 -0.39%	$166.67	$162.88	-0.79%	1,826,560 90.65%	2,015,000
Most Recent Note for MCHP - 2/17/2021 12:31:27 PM Today's 4th consecutive gain has it hitting another new all-time high. Reported Dec '20 earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has up and down.
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$44.28	-4.29 -8.84%	$50.63	$51.95	-14.77%	36,708 83.43%	44,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 2/17/2021 12:32:39 PM Pulling back today after rallying to new 52-week highs with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. 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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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$27.42	-3.56 -11.49%	$31.50	$31.31	-12.42%	2,625,837 137.62%	1,908,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 2/17/2021 12:34:17 PM Retreating abruptly from its 52-week high today following an impressive spurt of 6 consecutive 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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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$418.89	-18.13 -4.15%	$427.02	$449.00	-6.71%	795,420 102.63%	775,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 2/17/2021 12:36:46 PM Pulling back today following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on the prior session. Found support at its 200 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +32% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline although sales revenues growth remained strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years.
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SCPL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Sciplay Corporation	$18.90	-1.74 -8.43%	$20.23	$21.50	-12.09%	634,055 111.04%	571,000
Most Recent Note for SCPL - 2/17/2021 12:41:34 PM Pulling back from its all-time high. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on Monday, March 1, 2021, after market close. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +156% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior history is limited since it completed its $16 IPO on 5/03/19.
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar Solaredge Technologies	$329.73	-1.62 -0.49%	$338.54	$377.00	-12.54%	961,885 79.49%	1,210,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 2/17/2021 12:43:53 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings -41% on -14% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarterly comparison were also well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history had been strong and steady (A criteria) but had a downturn in FY '20.
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SND - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Specialty Smart Sand Inc	$2.93	-0.31 -9.57%	$3.30	$3.40	-13.82%	302,586 79.63%	380,000
Most Recent Note for SND - 2/17/2021 12:49:22 PM Pulling back today. Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with a gap adding to recent volume-driven gains. The prior mid-day report noted - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$89.73	+3.54 4.11%	$90.15	$92.46	-2.95%	317,674 99.90%	318,000
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 2/17/2021 12:50:31 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 2/12/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +258% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth has been a concern and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$70.73	-2.82 -3.83%	$73.43	$81.46	-13.17%	168,892 82.79%	204,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 2/17/2021 12:51:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains, 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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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$10.11	-0.58 -5.43%	$10.48	$11.28	-10.37%	5,591,367 76.71%	7,289,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 2/17/2021 12:53:49 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line ($9.07) defines near-term support to watch. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +167% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Company previously reported it expected to settle litigation and regulatory concerns with regard to a Micron (MU) dispute. Recent quarters showed solid earnings and improved sales revenues increases satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong but included a downturn in FY '18.
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