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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2020
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DOW 29155.43 -242.65 (-0.83%) | NASDAQ 9688.21 -42.97 (-0.44%) | S&P 500 3357.46 -22.7 (-0.67%)
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Time of Screening :
2/18/2020 12:13:31 PM Report Released :
2/18/2020 12:44:47 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.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Symbol/Exchange
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PRICE |
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52 Wk Hi
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Price
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CHDN
- NASDAQ
Churchill Downs Inc
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$160.84
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-1.35
-0.83%
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$163.07
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181,996
92.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 196,000
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$163.63
-1.71%
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10/8/2019 |
$129.77
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PP = $132.83
MB = $139.47 |
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2020 12:16:54 PM
G - Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains. Its 50 DMA line ($141.79) defines near-term support above the prior low ($132.55 on 1/03/19) The Jun and Sep '19 quarterly earnings versus the year ago periods were both below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and raised fundamental concerns.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/7/2020. Click here.
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DAVA
- NYSE
Endava Plc Cl A Ads
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$52.51
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-0.81
-1.52%
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$53.29
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105,758
102.68% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 103,000
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$55.50
-5.39%
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2/13/2020 |
$53.71
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PP = $49.86
MB = $52.35 |
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2020 12:19:50 PM
Y - Pulling back for a 2nd session following a considerable gain for a new all-time high triggering a technical buy signal when highlighted in the 2/13/20 mid-day report. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($47.26) during recent consolidations. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +60% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, marking its 6th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/17/19. Limited history was noted as a concern for this UK-based Computer - Tech Services firm since it completed its $20 IPO on 7/27/18.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/13/2020. Click here.
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% DAV |
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AMAT
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Applied Materials Inc
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$64.79 |
-1.85
-2.78%
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$66.00
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$69.44
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-6.70% |
6,014,572
85.71%
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7,017,000
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Most Recent Note for AMAT - 2/18/2020 12:14:24 PM
Pulling back after powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with big volume-driven gains last week. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter, an improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons below the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 918.6 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,434 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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AUY
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Yamana Gold Inc
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$4.32 |
+0.22
5.36%
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$4.32
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$4.31
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0.23% |
18,682,571
98.54%
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18,960,000
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Most Recent Note for AUY - 2/18/2020 12:15:51 PM
Hitting new 52-week highs with today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +0% on -21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates (C criteria). Prior sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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GOLD
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Barrick Gold Corporation
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$20.39 |
+0.67
3.37%
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$20.40
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$20.07
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1.57% |
13,122,954
116.61%
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11,254,000
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Most Recent Note for GOLD - 2/18/2020 12:20:18 PM
Rallying for a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 2/13/20 mid-day report noted - "The Jun, Sep, and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons showed greatly accelerating sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12."
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GSX
- NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education
GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads
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$38.13 |
+3.63
10.51%
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$39.33
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$42.07
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-9.38% |
3,258,716
134.94%
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2,415,000
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Most Recent Note for GSX - 2/18/2020 12:20:50 PM
Very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm completed its $10.50 IPO on 6/06/19 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/21/19."
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IESC
- NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc
Integrated Electric Svcs
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$24.83 |
+0.27
1.10%
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$24.90
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$27.78
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-10.62% |
36,299
139.61%
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26,000
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Most Recent Note for IESC - 2/18/2020 12:21:24 PM
Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($25.41) after retreating from multi-year highs. Reported earnings +35% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.
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LDOS
- NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting
Leidos Holdings Inc
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$124.28 |
+11.47
10.17%
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$125.84
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$113.75
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9.26% |
906,104
107.61%
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842,000
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Most Recent Note for LDOS - 2/18/2020 12:22:49 PM
Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +37% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LRCX
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Lam Research Corp
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$324.17 |
-15.13
-4.46%
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$332.00
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$344.32
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-5.85% |
1,506,619
96.15%
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1,567,000
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Most Recent Note for LRCX - 2/18/2020 12:23:31 PM
Consolidating near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +4% on +2% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior 5 quarterly comparisons were down from the year ago periods.
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MHH
- AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing
Mastech Holdings Inc
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$16.20 |
+0.10
0.62%
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$16.30
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$16.45
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-1.52% |
35,695
75.95%
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47,000
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Most Recent Note for MHH - 2/18/2020 12:24:43 PM
Rallied for new all-time highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains after finding support near is 50 DMA line. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm reported earnings +63% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after a 2:1 share split effective 8/27/18.
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NVDA
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Nvidia Corp
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$289.43 |
-0.36
-0.12%
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$292.40
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$294.97
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-1.88% |
6,746,999
83.77%
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8,054,000
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Most Recent Note for NVDA - 2/18/2020 12:25:27 PM
Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +136% on +41% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings versus the year ago periods. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 10/02/18 mid-day report - "There was a downturn in its FY '16 annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SITE
- NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds
SiteOne Landscape Supply
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$113.79 |
+8.08
7.64%
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$119.42
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$106.32
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7.03% |
385,777
139.27%
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277,000
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Most Recent Note for SITE - 2/18/2020 12:29:04 PM
Gapped up hitting a new all-time high today with a big volume-driven gain, its 6th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings of 6 cents per share versus a loss of 5 cents for the Dec '19 quarter on sales revenues +13% from the year ago period. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded gradually since noted with caution in the 1/26/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Sep '17 quarter."
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SNE
- NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment
Sony Corp American Shrs
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$66.75 |
-2.08
-3.02%
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$67.09
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$73.86
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-9.63% |
1,055,727
102.70%
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1,028,000
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Most Recent Note for SNE - 2/18/2020 12:31:18 PM
This Japan-based giant in the Media- Diversified industry gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line while retreating from new multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 2/08/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TMUS
- NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless
T-Mobile U.S. Inc
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$98.60 |
+2.12
2.19%
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$99.75
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$96.62
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2.04% |
2,952,929
85.44%
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3,456,000
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Most Recent Note for TMUS - 2/18/2020 12:32:29 PM
Hitting another new all-time high today after powering higher last week following a federal ruling that approved its proposed merger with Sprint (S). Reported earnings +25% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern while quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings improved steadily after a big loss in FY '12.
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TRU
- NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty
TransUnion
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$98.29 |
+0.16
0.16%
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$100.37
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$98.25
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0.04% |
1,066,130
110.71%
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963,000
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Most Recent Note for TRU - 2/18/2020 12:33:28 PM
Rallying for new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +14% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/07/18. Completed Secondary Offerings on 10/31/17, 8/02/17, 4/28/17, 9/08/16, 6/07/16, and 3/09/16. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $23 IPO on 6/25/15.
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TW
- NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty
Tradeweb Markets Cl A
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$48.91 |
-0.54
-1.09%
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$49.95
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$50.48
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-3.11% |
628,366
95.06%
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661,000
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Most Recent Note for TW - 2/18/2020 12:39:32 PM
Challenging its 52-week high after a spurt of 6 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +44% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history remains a concern since its $27 IPO on 4/04/19 and an additional Public Offering on 10/17/19.
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VCTR
- NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt
Victory Capital Hld
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$23.42 |
+1.27
5.73%
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$24.39
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$24.83
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-5.68% |
256,096
200.08%
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128,000
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Most Recent Note for VCTR - 2/18/2020 12:41:32 PM
Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +161% on +128% sales revenues. Reversed into the red on 2/13/20 after hitting a new 52-week high yet rallying again with today's big volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +102% on -+99% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $13 IPO on 2/08/18.
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ZM
- NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse
Zoom Video Comm Cl A
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$96.23 |
+5.28
5.81%
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$98.14
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$107.34
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-10.35% |
3,653,364
123.09%
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2,968,000
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Most Recent Note for ZM - 2/18/2020 12:44:45 PM
Rebounding after a deep consolidation. Completed its $36.00 IPO on 4/18/19. Limited annual history (A criteria) is a concern. Quarterly comparisons through Oct '19 showed strong sales revenues and great earnings increases versus the year ago periods.
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