Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2021
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DOW 31364.82 -156.87 (-0.50%) | NASDAQ 13278.9 -254.15 (-1.88%) | S&P 500 3848.94 -27.56 (-0.71%)

Time of Screening : 2/23/2021 12:17:06 PM Report Released : 2/23/2021 1:29:12 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
SHOP - NYSE Shopify Inc	$1,307.82	-73.48 -5.32%	$1,311.08	2,235,491 167.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,335,000	$1,499.75 -12.80%	2/2/2021	$1,218.72	PP = $1,285.28 MB = $1,349.54
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2021 1:19:02 PM G - Gapped down today and undercut the prior high ($1,285 on 12/22/20) raising concerns, yet it found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($1,219). Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +267% on +94% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/3/2021. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$235.73	-5.28 -2.19%	$238.83	1,667,159 118.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,403,200	$262.40 -10.16%	10/12/2020	$193.77	PP = $199.60 MB = $209.58
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2021 1:24:48 PM G - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive big loss on higher volume while undercutting 50 DMA line ($237.89). The recent low ($208.62 on 1/27/21) defines the next important near-term support to watch. Its current Relative Strength Rating is 65, below the +80 minimum guideline for buy candidates. Fundamental concerns remain after earnings rose +0% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/8/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BEKE - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Ke Holdings Inc Ads Cl A	$69.62	-7.07 -9.22%	$74.55	$79.40	-12.32%	5,814,271 154.02%	3,775,000
Most Recent Note for BEKE - 2/23/2021 12:19:24 PM Pulling back today after challenging prior highs with a volume-driven gain on the prior session when noted with caution in the mid-day report - "Reported strong Jun and Sep '20 quarterly results but its limited history remains a concern for this China-based firm. Completed its $20 IPO on 8/13/20 and an additional Public Offering on 11/19/20."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$310.18	-25.61 -7.63%	$317.35	$354.82	-12.58%	9,991,393 93.19%	10,721,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 2/23/2021 12:22:12 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after an impressive spurt of gains. Noted with caution 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	$45.66	-1.68 -3.55%	$47.03	$48.75	-6.34%	219,020 97.78%	224,000
Most Recent Note for CAI - 2/23/2021 12:31:09 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +202% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Perched neat its 52-week high with today's loss following 4 big volume-driven gains in a row. 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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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$132.30	-0.86 -0.65%	$135.89	$149.08	-11.26%	1,350,360 92.55%	1,459,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 2/23/2021 12:34:22 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($134) with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +54% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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CHGG - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education Chegg Inc	$99.16	-4.62 -4.45%	$102.18	$115.21	-13.93%	1,772,634 91.04%	1,947,000
Most Recent Note for CHGG - 2/23/2021 12:41:36 PM A "negative reversal" was noted at its all-time high on 2/16/21 and has been followed by more damaging losses while it priced a new Public Offering on 2/18/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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FFHL - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Plastics Fuwei Films Holdings Co	$13.95	-0.81 -5.50%	$17.12	$14.83	-5.94%	140,390 200.56%	70,000
Most Recent Note for FFHL - 2/23/2021 12:49:31 PM Spiked to another new high today but reversed into the red after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. The 12/30/20 mid-day report last noted - "This Chinese Chemicals - Plastics firm's fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FIVN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Five9 Inc	$178.78	+12.00 7.19%	$184.71	$194.04	-7.87%	1,674,508 258.01%	649,000
Most Recent Note for FIVN - 2/23/2021 12:52:11 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($173) promptly today after a damaging volume-driven loss. Made gradual progress since noted in the 10/30/20 mid-day report. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +26% on +39% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior 4 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$166.55	-3.80 -2.23%	$167.81	$172.41	-3.40%	1,176,557 107.45%	1,095,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 2/23/2021 12:56:15 PM Stayed well above its 50 DMA line ($150) and it is extended from any sound base, perched near its 52-week high after wedging higher. However its Relative Strength Rating is 71, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Its Dec '20 quarterly report of earnings +38% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period continued its strong earnings track record.
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$69.26	-1.50 -2.11%	$70.60	$73.00	-5.13%	807,125 121.19%	666,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 2/23/2021 12:57:57 PM Hovering near its 52-week high in a tight range for the past 3 weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$108.83	-4.19 -3.71%	$109.43	$120.24	-9.49%	1,136,496 143.32%	793,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 2/23/2021 1:01:19 PM Pulled back abruptly from its all-time high and found prompt support today near its 50 DMA ($103.38) line. Last noted in the 1/21/21 mid-day report - "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 +192% on +85% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter, and sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate helping this Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm satisfy the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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LORL - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Equipment Loral Space & Communicat	$42.24	-0.61 -1.42%	$42.51	$42.99	-1.74%	243,073 113.06%	215,000
Most Recent Note for LORL - 2/23/2021 1:02:35 PM Hovering near multi-year highs after a streak of gains, the 2/10/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic."
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$50.60	+0.65 1.30%	$50.75	$52.50	-3.62%	53,196 108.56%	49,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 2/23/2021 1:03:00 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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MVBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast MVB Financial Corp	$29.84	-1.66 -5.27%	$30.68	$31.82	-6.22%	38,906 97.27%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MVBF - 2/23/2021 1:04:53 PM Thinly traded Bank hit new 52-week high and all-time highs with 2 consecutive big volume-driven gains. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Lack of sales revenues growth is a cause for concern.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$80.01	-1.55 -1.90%	$82.33	$86.51	-7.51%	178,061 148.38%	120,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 2/23/2021 1:07:56 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is pulling back from its all-time high hit last week. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +8% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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PANW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Palo Alto Networks	$374.64	-9.71 -2.53%	$384.99	$403.00	-7.04%	1,588,952 132.74%	1,197,000
Most Recent Note for PANW - 2/23/2021 1:10:32 PM Pulled back and undercut its 50 DMA line ($363) earlier today but found prompt support. Recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains backed by lackluster volume. Reported Jan '21 earnings +30% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. 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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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$35.69	+2.19 6.54%	$36.26	$33.74	5.78%	330,012 124.06%	266,000
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 2/23/2021 1:12:52 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +25% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made gradual progress since noted in with caution in the 12/25/20 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. The Building - Heavy Construction firm is one of the largest specialty contractors and engineering companies in the Western United States primarily serving the growing power and energy sectors."
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SCCO - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Southern Copper Corp	$78.33	-3.21 -3.93%	$79.94	$83.15	-5.80%	857,702 93.33%	919,000
Most Recent Note for SCCO - 2/23/2021 1:14:18 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new 52-week high with a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 2/22/21 mid-ay report noted - "Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results, its 2nd comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SCU - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Sculptor Capital Management	$25.59	+0.47 1.87%	$26.37	$28.74	-10.96%	229,643 125.49%	183,000
Most Recent Note for SCU - 2/23/2021 1:15:58 PM Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding near its 2020 high with today's 9th consecutive gain.
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SCX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Starrett L S Co	$6.94	+0.81 13.12%	$7.00	$6.20	11.94%	60,523 403.49%	15,000
Most Recent Note for SCX - 2/23/2021 1:17:27 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. The 2/22/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported great earnings in the Sep and Dec '20 quarters, but waning sales revenues and its erratic history leave fundamental concerns."
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$253.69	-14.40 -5.37%	$258.97	$283.19	-10.42%	9,597,884 103.49%	9,274,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 2/23/2021 1:21:17 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high and tested support at its 50 DMA line ($234) with above average volume behind today's damaging loss. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +36% on +140% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a choppy consolidation and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/25/18."
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$19.85	-0.79 -3.83%	$20.73	$21.42	-7.33%	412,140 101.76%	405,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 2/23/2021 1:22:23 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today holding its ground stubbornly following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the minimum guidelines (C and A criteria) for buy candidates. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13."
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$127.46	-4.93 -3.72%	$131.89	$147.90	-13.82%	1,721,749 94.86%	1,815,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 2/23/2021 1:27:07 PM Today's big volume-driven loss is retesting its 50 DMA line ($127.65). It has not formed a sound base. Rebounded and rallied impressively after prior damaging losses raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/21.
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$27.23	-0.28 -1.02%	$27.40	$27.98	-2.68%	469,226 113.89%	412,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 2/23/2021 1:27:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th 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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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$494.37	+6.06 1.24%	$496.73	$494.91	-0.11%	448,368 132.65%	338,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 2/23/2021 1:29:06 PM Stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks and hitting another new all-time high with today's volume driven gain. 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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