Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 26th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2021
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DOW 31171.17 -230.84 (-0.74%) | NASDAQ 13284.06 164.63 (1.25%) | S&P 500 3839.73 10.39 (0.27%)

Time of Screening : 2/26/2021 12:15:09 PM Report Released : 2/26/2021 1:14:28 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
MRBK - NASDAQ Meridian Corp	$24.88	-0.09 -0.38%	$25.18	48,785 180.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 27,000	$26.94 -7.66%	2/22/2021	$25.58	PP = $26.10 MB = $27.41
Most Recent Note - 2/26/2021 12:50:11 PM Y - Gapped down today following a Special Dividend. Posted 3 consecutive gains with above average volume for new high closes. Pivot point cited was based on its 12/18/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains and a strong close above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may help clinch a convincing technical buy signal. Fundamentals are strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/22/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$118.71	+4.78 4.20%	$120.25	$124.50	-4.65%	5,793,788 75.30%	7,694,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 2/26/2021 12:19:11 PM Churning near its all-time high today. A lot of volume and no great price progress in recent weeks is indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan '21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 914.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,897 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$63.46	-1.50 -2.31%	$64.44	$67.03	-5.33%	1,265,681 91.85%	1,378,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 2/26/2021 12:25:41 PM Pulling back from its new 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains. This Australia - based Mining - Metal Ores firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Showed sub par Sep and Dec '20 earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Mar and Jun '20 quarterly comparisons showed negative sales revenues and earnings versus the year ago periods.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$87.39	+1.87 2.19%	$88.10	$88.62	-1.39%	111,042 75.54%	147,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 2/26/2021 12:26:32 PM Hovering near its all-time high. This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +0% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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ETSY - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Etsy Inc	$221.91	+24.33 12.32%	$232.29	$239.47	-7.33%	6,263,429 203.62%	3,076,000
Most Recent Note for ETSY - 2/26/2021 12:32:58 PM Rebounding near its all-time high after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Jun, Sep, and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods, solidly satisfying the C criteria. After years of losses it showed strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth in FY '17-20.
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HPQ - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems Hewlett-Packard Co	$29.70	+1.51 5.34%	$30.25	$30.00	-1.02%	8,507,429 101.98%	8,342,000
Most Recent Note for HPQ - 2/26/2021 12:41:45 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 7th consecutive gain backed by heavier volume. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +42% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth has been well below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been slow and steady.
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LMAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Lemaitre Vascular Inc	$50.00	+3.55 7.64%	$54.96	$50.53	-1.05%	127,138 115.58%	110,000
Most Recent Note for LMAT - 2/26/2021 12:46:10 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain, rallying from a tight 4-week base. Reported earnings +48% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '18 earnings results also is a fundamental concern. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/18.
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$51.85	-0.25 -0.48%	$52.20	$52.50	-1.24%	53,913 94.58%	57,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 2/26/2021 12:47:08 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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PRAH - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$148.60	-0.55 -0.37%	$150.82	$155.00	-4.13%	613,928 131.74%	466,000
Most Recent Note for PRAH - 2/26/2021 12:51:39 PM Gapped up on 2/24/21 following M&A news. Reported earnings +1% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/19/18.
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$67.19	+7.92 13.36%	$67.29	$60.11	11.78%	222,767 121.07%	184,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 2/26/2021 12:56:46 PM Very extended from any sound base, it gapped up today hitting yet another new all-time high, adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/13/21. Reported earnings +728% on +148% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18.
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$87.51	-2.62 -2.91%	$89.62	$92.85	-5.75%	1,980,429 101.87%	1,944,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 2/26/2021 12:59:13 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm is perched at its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +43% on +13% sales revenues for the Sepp and Dec '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar and Jun '20 quarters with earnings -3% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '15."
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RRD - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services R R Donnelley & Sons	$3.40	+0.00 0.00%	$3.76	$3.67	-7.36%	2,548,432 158.48%	1,608,000
Most Recent Note for RRD - 2/26/2021 1:00:09 PM Posting a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported great earnings improvement in quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 but waning sales revenues are cause for concern."
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RVLV - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Revolve Group Inc Cl A	$43.77	+3.58 8.91%	$44.88	$50.89	-13.99%	1,271,953 110.13%	1,155,000
Most Recent Note for RVLV - 2/26/2021 1:01:10 PM Powering higher with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported improved earnings in the Sep and Dec '20 quarters but waning sales revenues and sub par fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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SCCO - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Southern Copper Corp	$73.19	-1.89 -2.52%	$74.75	$83.15	-11.98%	720,216 75.42%	955,000
Most Recent Note for SCCO - 2/26/2021 1:02:25 PM Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive loss after hitting a new 52-week high with a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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SF - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Stifel Financial Corp	$61.54	-1.32 -2.10%	$63.59	$65.24	-5.67%	649,477 98.70%	658,000
Most Recent Note for SF - 2/26/2021 1:06:12 PM Perched at its all-time high, making steady progress since last noted with caution in the 10/28/20 mid-day report. Reported Dec '20 earnings +33% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fails to meet the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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SLM - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services S L M Corp	$15.94	+0.94 6.23%	$16.09	$15.55	2.48%	3,977,193 75.07%	5,298,000
Most Recent Note for SLM - 2/26/2021 1:07:24 PM Reported earnings +248% on -19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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TOWN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Townebank	$28.56	-0.61 -2.09%	$29.35	$29.77	-4.06%	139,192 76.48%	182,000
Most Recent Note for TOWN - 2/26/2021 1:09:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains challenging multi-year highs. Reported earnings +47% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong.
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$564.60	+4.41 0.79%	$568.87	$567.82	-0.57%	36,267 88.46%	41,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 2/26/2021 1:12:08 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported very strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results versus year ago periods. 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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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$37.84	-0.61 -1.59%	$38.15	$38.78	-2.42%	6,617,569 88.27%	7,497,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 2/26/2021 1:14:18 PM Perched at its all-time high today following big volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +39% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made gradual progress and stubbornly held its ground since noted in the 11/13/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '18 was noted as a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its Apr '15 high was $30, up considerably from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14."
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