Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2021
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DOW 31772.6 235.25 (0.75%) | NASDAQ 13481.65 16.45 (0.12%) | S&P 500 3901.41 20.04 (0.52%)

Time of Screening : 2/24/2021 12:06:39 PM Report Released : 2/24/2021 1:06:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
ABR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Arbor Realty Trust Inc	$16.70	+0.29 1.77%	$16.79	$16.64	0.36%	1,146,698 96.04%	1,194,000
Most Recent Note for ABR - 2/24/2021 12:08:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +44% on +42% sales revenues for the Dec'20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/11/20, 12/11/19, 5/17/19, and other offerings earlier. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved since a downturn in FY '16.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$577.00	+0.93 0.16%	$577.00	$608.71	-5.21%	513,431 67.73%	758,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 2/24/2021 12:10:10 PM Hovering near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground and made steady progress in recent months. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March.
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BEKE - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Ke Holdings Inc Ads Cl A	$68.59	-1.97 -2.79%	$70.45	$79.40	-13.61%	2,554,315 65.83%	3,880,000
Most Recent Note for BEKE - 2/24/2021 12:14:19 PM Pulling back after challenging prior highs with volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$64.83	+4.42 7.31%	$69.18	$63.84	1.54%	998,540 159.77%	625,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 2/24/2021 12:18:22 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Earnings rose +22% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because of its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Completed Secondary Offerings on 5/21/18 and 1/17/18.
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DKL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Delek Logistics Prtnr Lp	$39.97	-2.36 -5.58%	$42.72	$43.15	-7.37%	71,329 100.46%	71,000
Most Recent Note for DKL - 2/24/2021 12:22:25 PM This Oil & Gas Limited Partner is retreating from new multi-year high with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported quarterly earnings +81% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Lack of sales revenues growth is a sign of no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) had downturns in FY '19 and '16.
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$23.83	+0.48 2.06%	$23.93	$23.49	1.45%	92,759 71.91%	129,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 2/24/2021 12:23:46 PM Reported earnings +47% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly earnings comparison with sub par sales revenues growth. This Bank's 3 prior quarterly comparisons were not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FITB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Fifth Third Bancorp	$35.81	+0.73 2.08%	$35.88	$35.40	1.16%	3,898,037 83.34%	4,677,000
Most Recent Note for FITB - 2/24/2021 12:25:39 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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HBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Horizon Bancorp In	$18.76	+0.24 1.30%	$18.95	$19.00	-1.26%	116,513 102.20%	114,000
Most Recent Note for HBNC - 2/24/2021 12:27:44 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria ) history is another fundamental flaw.
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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$111.45	-11.47 -9.33%	$120.97	$130.11	-14.34%	205,685 102.84%	200,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 2/24/2021 12:31:13 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it has not formed a sound base pattern of sufficient length. Reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Three of the past 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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KOP - NYSE - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Koppers Holdings Inc	$33.76	-3.42 -9.19%	$36.32	$37.68	-10.42%	149,404 88.40%	169,000
Most Recent Note for KOP - 2/24/2021 12:35:10 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +121% on +3% sales versus the year ago period. Pulling back from its 52-week high with a big volume-driven loss today testing its 50 DMA line ($33.11). Still faces resistance due to overhead supply. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/11/19 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LKFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Lakeland Financial Corp	$69.66	+1.19 1.74%	$69.68	$68.66	1.46%	67,739 71.30%	95,000
Most Recent Note for LKFN - 2/24/2021 12:37:03 PM Perched at its all-time high today adding to a streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$56.00	+5.11 10.04%	$56.58	$52.45	6.77%	397,305 126.13%	315,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 2/24/2021 12:39:22 PM Spiking to a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/12/18.
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$51.10	+0.30 0.59%	$51.25	$52.50	-2.67%	45,704 89.62%	51,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 2/24/2021 12:39:36 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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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$27.17	+0.09 0.31%	$27.58	$31.88	-14.79%	125,269 69.21%	181,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 2/24/2021 12:43:13 PM Recently reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +74% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Hovering near its 52-week high, finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par (waning) sales revenues growth, so fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Completed its $10 IPO on 7/17/15.
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MVBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast MVB Financial Corp	$34.41	+2.31 7.20%	$34.76	$32.50	5.88%	86,418 210.78%	41,000
Most Recent Note for MVBF - 2/24/2021 12:44:06 PM Thinly traded Bank is hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with 4 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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RGEN - NASDAQ - Medical - Products Repligen Corp	$217.20	+10.69 5.18%	$219.75	$228.84	-5.09%	269,075 71.95%	374,000
Most Recent Note for RGEN - 2/24/2021 12:49:15 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's gain after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($205) on the prior session and finding prompt support. It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +160% on +56% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and sequential quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in the earnings and sales growth rate. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18, a fundamental flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system. Completed Public Offerings on 7/17/19 and 5/01/19.
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SCX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Starrett L S Co	$6.71	-0.55 -7.52%	$7.50	$7.54	-11.07%	74,694 393.13%	19,000
Most Recent Note for SCX - 2/24/2021 12:50:12 PM Pulling back today after spiking to a new 52-week high with heavy volume capping a streak of 7 consecutive gains. 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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SMID - NASDAQ - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag Smith Midland Corp	$11.85	+0.12 1.02%	$12.00	$11.74	0.94%	9,609 80.08%	12,000
Most Recent Note for SMID - 2/24/2021 12:51:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$9.08	+0.02 0.22%	$9.17	$9.96	-8.84%	34,399 95.55%	36,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 2/24/2021 12:54:20 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line again with today's volume-driven gain. Reported very strong Jun and Sep '20 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$243.74	-12.86 -5.01%	$246.00	$283.19	-13.93%	16,109,331 170.83%	9,430,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 2/24/2021 12:57:03 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high and testing support at its 50 DMA line ($235) with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive damaging loss. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +39% on +141% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. 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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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$27.98	-0.84 -2.91%	$28.45	$29.17	-4.08%	569,369 134.60%	423,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 2/24/2021 12:57:56 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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TTEC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing T Tech Holdings Inc	$82.09	+0.94 1.15%	$82.47	$91.08	-9.88%	117,127 67.31%	174,000
Most Recent Note for TTEC - 2/24/2021 12:59:00 PM Retreated from its all-time high and found support at its 50 DMA line ($79.11). Reported earnings +125% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd very strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18, making it not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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UPWK - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Upwork Inc	$55.71	+4.14 8.03%	$63.88	$60.44	-7.83%	5,663,599 274.93%	2,060,000
Most Recent Note for UPWK - 2/24/2021 1:02:44 PM Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly earnings increases backed by solid sales revenues growth versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. Completed its $15 IPO in Oct '18. New CEO as of 1/01/20.
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VRT - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Vertiv Holdings Llc	$19.95	-1.75 -8.06%	$20.81	$22.43	-11.06%	4,852,734 130.17%	3,728,000
Most Recent Note for VRT - 2/24/2021 1:05:15 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Pulled back from its all-time high but found prompt support near its 50 DMA line on prior consolidations. Showed strong Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarterly earnings increases. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior history.
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ZI - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Zoominfo Techs Cl A	$55.00	+1.57 2.94%	$55.70	$64.40	-14.60%	1,717,546 69.88%	2,458,000
Most Recent Note for ZI - 2/24/2021 1:06:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains. Limited history is a concern since its $21 IPO on 6/04/20 and Secondary Offerings on 8/21/20 and 12/02/20.
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