Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 27th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2020
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DOW 26650.2 -307.39 (-1.14%) | NASDAQ 8858.55 -122.22 (-1.36%) | S&P 500 3065.96 -50.43 (-1.62%)

Time of Screening : 2/27/2020 12:24:55 PM Report Released : 2/27/2020 1:10:02 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$281.50	-11.16 -3.81%	$286.00	$327.85	-14.14%	40,408,541 120.43%	33,554,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 2/27/2020 12:26:34 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses this week. Retreated from its all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$1,935.92	-43.67 -2.21%	$1,943.00	$2,185.95	-11.44%	4,093,044 101.36%	4,038,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 2/27/2020 12:28:40 PM Slumped from its all-time high and it is finding support today after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($1,938). Reported earnings +7% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, it 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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AQN - NYSE - Energy-Alternative/Other Algonquin Power & Utility	$15.72	-0.45 -2.76%	$16.00	$16.85	-6.68%	883,513 135.30%	653,000
Most Recent Note for AQN - 2/27/2020 12:29:46 PM This Canada-based Alternative Energy company is slumping near its 50 DMA line ($15.04). Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ARNC - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Arconic Inc	$31.12	-0.73 -2.29%	$31.17	$34.27	-9.19%	4,184,724 106.16%	3,942,000
Most Recent Note for ARNC - 2/27/2020 12:30:49 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high testing support at its 50 DMA line ($31.12). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth rate.
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$81.47	-0.71 -0.86%	$82.13	$91.99	-11.44%	2,739,629 124.93%	2,193,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 2/27/2020 12:32:44 PM Endured distributional pressure and violated its 50 DMA line this week as it slumped from its all-time high. Reported earnings +7% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, but improved since a drastic downturn in FY '13-14."
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CCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Crown Castle Intl Corp	$151.50	-11.19 -6.88%	$156.25	$168.75	-10.22%	3,058,236 179.16%	1,707,000
Most Recent Note for CCI - 2/27/2020 12:34:48 PM Slumped from its all-time high testing support near its 50 DMA line ($149). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "This REIT's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CHE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Chemed Corporation	$450.93	-0.50 -0.11%	$451.68	$513.75	-12.23%	83,632 111.51%	75,000
Most Recent Note for CHE - 2/27/2020 12:36:31 PM Slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line during its streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Sales revenues growth rate has shown modest acceleration, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.
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CME - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C M E Group Inc	$218.33	-1.85 -0.84%	$225.36	$224.91	-2.92%	1,580,599 105.23%	1,502,000
Most Recent Note for CME - 2/27/2020 12:39:44 PM Touched a new all-time high today then reversed into the red. Recently reported earnings -14% on -8% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/24/18.
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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$254.09	-2.84 -1.11%	$254.09	$275.13	-7.65%	422,592 112.39%	376,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 2/27/2020 12:40:55 PM Slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line this week with a streak of volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +5% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain.
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EBMT - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Eagle Bancorp Montana	$20.25	-0.28 -1.36%	$20.35	$22.98	-11.88%	58,496 307.87%	19,000
Most Recent Note for EBMT - 2/27/2020 12:41:35 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +17% on +47% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Perched at its 52-week high when the 1/21/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EVA - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Enviva Partners, LP	$35.83	-0.77 -2.11%	$35.95	$39.31	-8.86%	332,204 431.43%	77,000
Most Recent Note for EVA - 2/27/2020 12:43:23 PM Gapped down today and undercut its 200 DMA before abruptly rebounding. After hitting a new all-time high it was again noted with caution in the 2/13/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings history. Completed its $20 IPO on 4/29/15."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$383.44	-6.92 -1.77%	$383.93	$436.69	-12.19%	229,753 110.99%	207,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 2/27/2020 12:46:13 PM Slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($339) this week with a streak of volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '09 and '10.
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FNV - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Franco Nevada Corp	$115.09	-2.99 -2.53%	$119.65	$122.65	-6.16%	595,069 103.31%	576,000
Most Recent Note for FNV - 2/27/2020 12:47:46 PM Pulling back from its all-time high hit earlier this week. Reported strong Sep '19 results. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GLPI - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Gaming and Leisure Pptys	$44.71	-1.63 -3.52%	$45.90	$50.99	-12.32%	1,165,116 126.09%	924,000
Most Recent Note for GLPI - 2/27/2020 12:50:47 PM Quarterly comparisons through the Dec '19 quarter were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Slumped from its all-time high and undercut its 50 DMA line ($45.68) with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss.
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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$14.71	-0.63 -4.08%	$15.20	$16.40	-10.34%	1,097,014 174.96%	627,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 2/27/2020 12:52:12 PM Abruptly slumped from its 52-week high testing its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest First Internet Bancorp	$25.36	-1.09 -4.12%	$26.33	$28.50	-11.02%	45,303 141.57%	32,000
Most Recent Note for INBK - 2/27/2020 12:54:18 PM Following a strong Dec '19 quarterly report it showed bullish action. Today it is testing support at its 50 DMA line ($25.62). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of fact-based investment system."
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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$250.51	-10.50 -4.02%	$256.84	$287.25	-12.79%	829,784 110.64%	750,000
Most Recent Note for MCO - 2/27/2020 12:55:54 PM Retreating from its all-time high and today's gap down and volume-driven loss violated its 50 DMA line ($255). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Dec '19 earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$164.73	-5.44 -3.20%	$166.66	$190.70	-13.62%	41,619,287 136.20%	30,558,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 2/27/2020 12:59:01 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($168) today. Volume-driven losses this week were noted as indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$332.32	-13.54 -3.91%	$335.00	$361.00	-7.95%	721,505 103.07%	700,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 2/27/2020 1:00:27 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and it found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($332). Reported Dec '19 earnings +12% on +8% sales revenues. Annual earnings included a big downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17.
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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$456.12	-1.80 -0.39%	$470.00	$461.34	-1.13%	1,020,208 111.99%	911,000
Most Recent Note for REGN - 2/27/2020 1:01:33 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following 3 consecutive big volume-driven gains. The 2 prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '15 earnings was a noted flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$240.58	+5.65 2.40%	$247.87	$252.20	-4.61%	1,699,789 160.81%	1,057,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 2/27/2020 1:02:30 PM Still hovering near its all-time high. Stubbornly held its ground and made steady progress after noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -4% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters versus the year ago periods although sales revenues growth remained strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years."
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar Solaredge Technologies	$127.15	-5.26 -3.97%	$127.62	$143.73	-11.54%	1,723,991 124.57%	1,384,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 2/27/2020 1:05:28 PM Very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $112 area define near-terrm support above its 50 DMA line ($106). Reported earnings +162% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$84.49	+7.90 10.31%	$85.05	$87.25	-3.17%	19,464,522 262.61%	7,412,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 2/27/2020 1:08:16 PM Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +64% on +41% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rallying near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $101 level. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/25/18.
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TECD - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Tech Data Corp	$143.47	-0.43 -0.30%	$143.77	$151.47	-5.28%	583,278 106.63%	547,000
Most Recent Note for TECD - 2/27/2020 1:08:27 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its all-time high following noted M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +0% on -2% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to decelerating sales revenues growth while its prior quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$63.31	-0.68 -1.06%	$63.70	$64.95	-2.53%	5,682,504 121.50%	4,677,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 2/27/2020 1:09:27 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. The prior mid-day report noted - "Reported Jan '20 earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ZM - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Zoom Video Comm Cl A	$114.22	+7.34 6.87%	$118.00	$111.80	2.17%	8,618,034 242.42%	3,555,000
Most Recent Note for ZM - 2/27/2020 1:09:59 PM Hit another new all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Rebounded following 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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