Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 18th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2021
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DOW 31334.64 -278.38 (-0.88%) | NASDAQ 13785.62 -179.87 (-1.29%) | S&P 500 3895.87 -35.46 (-0.90%)

Time of Screening : 2/18/2021 12:23:38 PM Report Released : 2/18/2021 1:22:12 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BG - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Bunge Ltd	$75.35	-2.66 -3.40%	$77.34	$79.45	-5.17%	1,149,734 80.18%	1,434,000
Most Recent Note for BG - 2/18/2021 12:25:27 PM Pulling back from its 52 week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +80% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sales revenues had been waning, not growing for at least the prior 7 comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '16 and '17, not increasing steadily.
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$291.00	-17.68 -5.73%	$298.49	$326.50	-10.87%	7,965,887 80.76%	9,864,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 2/18/2021 12:28:05 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following an impressive streak of gains noted in recent mid-day reports. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings -19% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/15.
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CAI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing CAI International Inc	$43.78	+2.31 5.57%	$44.00	$43.00	1.81%	231,497 118.72%	195,000
Most Recent Note for CAI - 2/18/2021 12:29:18 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +202% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd big volume-driven gain in the span of 4v sessions. 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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CHGG - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education Chegg Inc	$104.94	+1.48 1.43%	$105.02	$115.21	-8.91%	2,866,733 160.33%	1,788,000
Most Recent Note for CHGG - 2/18/2021 12:32:33 PM Extended from any sound base, and there was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on 2/16/21. 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 +57% on +64% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a noted improvement after sub par Sep '20 quarterly results. Showed resilience and managed a choppy advance since 9/03/20 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$34.71	-0.08 -0.23%	$35.23	$36.85	-5.81%	117,290 122.18%	96,000
Most Recent Note for CSV - 2/18/2021 12:35:27 PM Reported Dec '20 earnings +104% +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Retreating from its 52-week high, it tested its 50 DMA line ($32.82) earlier with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. 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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FRHC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Freedom Holding Corp	$56.30	-2.05 -3.51%	$57.30	$61.77	-8.86%	826,683 82.42%	1,003,000
Most Recent Note for FRHC - 2/18/2021 12:36:45 PM Pulling back from its all-time high following volume-driven gains with today's 2nd consecutive loss. Showed very strong results for the Jun, Sep, and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its limited and sub par annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$346.19	-9.13 -2.57%	$363.72	$361.00	-4.10%	636,494 82.23%	774,000
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 2/18/2021 12:38:08 PM Very extended from any sound base, it reversed into the red today after hitting yet another new all-time high. Reported earnings +39% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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HIBB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Hibbett Sports Inc	$62.88	+0.63 1.01%	$65.25	$68.09	-7.65%	402,224 86.69%	464,000
Most Recent Note for HIBB - 2/18/2021 12:40:04 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs with another volume-driven gain. The 2/11/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +353% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '17 and '18."
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$552.81	+12.46 2.31%	$557.19	$548.58	0.77%	372,229 92.83%	401,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 2/18/2021 12:42:45 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +43% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$67.36	-1.95 -2.81%	$68.74	$73.00	-7.73%	530,469 83.93%	632,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 2/18/2021 12:45:01 PM Very extended from any sound base, hovering near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling since last noted in the 2/11/21 mid-day report - "Earnings improved +104% on +60% sales revenues in the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 11/29/19 mid-day report - 'Limited history is a concern for this Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm since its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.'"
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$49.44	-2.71 -5.20%	$52.27	$52.55	-5.92%	671,551 83.73%	802,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 2/18/2021 12:46:35 PM Abruptly retreating today. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "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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KTOS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Kratos Def & Sec Sol Inc	$29.89	-3.35 -10.08%	$31.61	$34.11	-12.37%	1,022,800 79.04%	1,294,000
Most Recent Note for KTOS - 2/18/2021 12:48:45 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven loss. Held its ground well above its 50 DMA line and above its 2019 high during the recent consolidation. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly earnings news on 2/25/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '20 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$29.73	+3.03 11.35%	$30.00	$31.50	-5.62%	2,950,256 147.66%	1,998,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 2/18/2021 12:49:39 PM Rebounding after a sharp pullback from its 52-week high 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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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$1,135.89	-77.73 -6.40%	$1,148.04	$1,236.57	-8.14%	103,778 97.90%	106,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 2/18/2021 12:55:52 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Prior highs ($1092 and $1064) define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($997).Consolidated above and below its 50 DMA line ($996) in recent months. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +142% on +53% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16 & '17.
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SCPL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Sciplay Corporation	$20.12	+0.70 3.60%	$20.23	$21.50	-6.42%	449,460 76.83%	585,000
Most Recent Note for SCPL - 2/18/2021 12:57:17 PM Hovering near its all-time high, but recently churning without great price progress. 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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SNBR - NASDAQ - Retail-Home Furnishings Sleep Number Corp	$121.52	+1.51 1.26%	$135.50	$133.61	-9.05%	465,873 113.35%	411,000
Most Recent Note for SNBR - 2/18/2021 1:01:12 PM Very extended from any sound base, it hit new all-time highs again with today's early gain. Recent spurt of gains was marked by ever-increasing volume. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Patient investors may watch for a new base pattern or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +167% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rebounded impressively after a deep slump from $61 in February to $15.27 on April 3rd. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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TCS - NYSE - Retail-Home Furnishings The Container Store Grp	$17.34	+2.22 14.68%	$17.65	$17.17	0.99%	2,332,789 183.68%	1,270,000
Most Recent Note for TCS - 2/18/2021 1:03:50 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 2/08/21 and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported greatly improved earnings for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters with sales revenues growth accelerating. Prior 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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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$69.41	-1.29 -1.82%	$71.99	$81.46	-14.79%	179,394 86.25%	208,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 2/18/2021 1:05:19 PM Very extended from any sound base, pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive loss following a streak of volume-driven gains. 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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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$23.99	+1.57 7.00%	$24.12	$23.58	1.74%	601,701 179.08%	336,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 2/18/2021 1:10:42 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +326% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong earnings comparison. Sub par sales revenues growth (waning in 5 prior quarters) has been a concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '16.
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$23.99	+1.57 7.00%	$24.12	$23.58	1.74%	601,701 179.08%	336,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 2/18/2021 1:10:43 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +326% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong earnings comparison. Sub par sales revenues growth (waning in 5 prior quarters) has been a concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '16.
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TRTN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Triton International Ltd	$54.22	+1.12 2.11%	$54.30	$57.51	-5.72%	337,174 77.51%	435,000
Most Recent Note for TRTN - 2/18/2021 1:14:28 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time high, it made gradual progress since last noted after it gapped down on 10/01/20 when proposing a Secondary Offering. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +59% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history remains a fundamental concern. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17.
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VMI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Valmont Industries Inc	$224.15	-1.18 -0.52%	$228.00	$229.55	-2.35%	157,350 116.56%	135,000
Most Recent Note for VMI - 2/18/2021 1:15:41 PM Pulling back from its all-time high today following a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +46% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$16.37	-0.31 -1.86%	$16.62	$17.15	-4.55%	4,724,988 298.29%	1,584,000
Most Recent Note for WES - 2/18/2021 1:18:25 PM Reported earnings +104% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. This Limited Partnership's quarterly earnings have shown great increases, however sub par sales revenues growth and lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$133.13	-7.72 -5.48%	$136.00	$148.88	-10.58%	1,473,930 113.12%	1,303,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 2/18/2021 1:19:46 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big loss after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '20 earnings +68% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Rebounded after a slump below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/27/18.
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$476.52	-3.06 -0.64%	$478.23	$488.53	-2.46%	302,359 93.90%	322,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 2/18/2021 1:22:07 PM Stubbornly holding its ground perched at its all-time high following recent volume driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19. Earnings for the 7 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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