Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 4th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 3/4/2021 12:21:21 PM Report Released : 3/4/2021 1:18:30 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
FBC - NYSE Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$47.26	+1.31 2.85%	$49.15	573,055 91.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 623,000	$47.92 -1.38%	3/4/2021	$47.26	PP = $48.02 MB = $50.42
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2021 12:41:58 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents. Found support at its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high with today's early gain. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Last noted in the 2/16/21 mid-day report - "Reported very strong quarterly earnings results through Dec '20 well above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good." There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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MRBK - NASDAQ Meridian Corp	$26.73	+1.07 4.17%	$26.90	29,130 100.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,000	$26.94 -0.78%	2/22/2021	$25.58	PP = $26.10 MB = $27.41
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2021 1:01:11 PM Y - Posting a solid gain today with above average volume, rising above the pivot point and challenging its 52-week high. Pivot point cited was based on its 12/18/21 high plus 10 cents. Repeatedly noted - "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
ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$38.31	-0.09 -0.23%	$38.60	$39.72	-3.55%	12,256 87.54%	14,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 3/4/2021 12:24:13 PM Extended from any sound base, perched at multi-year highs after finding support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues growth rate showing acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AMAL - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Amalgamated bank	$19.50	+0.08 0.41%	$19.76	$20.22	-3.56%	62,678 97.93%	64,000
Most Recent Note for AMAL - 3/4/2021 12:24:38 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$526.04	-17.56 -3.23%	$541.33	$608.71	-13.58%	715,352 88.75%	806,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 3/4/2021 12:27:13 PM Slumping from its all-time high, violating its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. 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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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$62.16	-1.99 -3.10%	$63.10	$67.03	-7.27%	1,713,384 115.15%	1,488,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 3/4/2021 12:28:48 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. 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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BHP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Ltd Adr	$76.39	-2.59 -3.28%	$77.57	$81.82	-6.64%	2,459,845 95.27%	2,582,000
Most Recent Note for BHP - 3/4/2021 12:29:03 PM Huge Australian Mining - Metal Ores firm found support near its 50 DMA line and rallied to multi-year highs in recent weeks. Erratic earnings history remains a concern.
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$17.80	+0.61 3.55%	$17.86	$17.45	2.01%	30,098 115.76%	26,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 3/4/2021 12:30:47 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +97% on +61% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services China Cord Blood Corp	$4.81	-0.11 -2.14%	$4.88	$4.98	-3.51%	248,383 90.65%	274,000
Most Recent Note for CO - 3/4/2021 12:32:53 PM Gapped up on 3/02/21 hitting a new 52-week high, but yesterday's mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DEN - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Denbury Inc	$44.82	+0.68 1.54%	$45.29	$46.27	-3.13%	1,067,614 155.18%	688,000
Most Recent Note for DEN - 3/4/2021 12:37:09 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain.
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FCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Choice Bancorp	$22.97	-0.04 -0.17%	$23.60	$23.48	-2.17%	49,160 153.63%	32,000
Most Recent Note for FCBP - 3/4/2021 12:44:05 PM Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $27 level.
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FIVN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Five9 Inc	$171.76	-3.14 -1.80%	$175.59	$201.75	-14.86%	705,429 93.43%	755,000
Most Recent Note for FIVN - 3/4/2021 12:46:07 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($175) with today's 3rd consecutive 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	$165.88	-4.00 -2.35%	$168.73	$174.79	-5.10%	1,091,450 92.18%	1,184,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 3/4/2021 12:50:06 PM Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line ($155) and it is extended from any sound base, pulling back from its 52-week high after wedging higher. Its Relative Strength Rating is 73, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. 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	$70.85	-4.63 -6.13%	$74.25	$77.80	-8.93%	1,130,198 157.19%	719,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 3/4/2021 12:52:52 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss, negating a recent breakout from a tight consolidation of the prior 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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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$93.22	-0.40 -0.43%	$93.88	$108.29	-13.92%	9,083,471 86.77%	10,468,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 3/4/2021 12:57:12 PM Retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($93) with today's volume-driven loss. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/11/20. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results on 3/11/21. Reported very strong Jun and Sep '20 quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases versus the year ago periods. This Chinese retailer's prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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PKX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron P O S C O	$68.68	+0.52 0.76%	$69.31	$68.70	-0.03%	130,319 91.77%	142,000
Most Recent Note for PKX - 3/4/2021 1:02:39 PM Perched at multi-year highs, the 3/03/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$24.00	+0.14 0.59%	$24.74	$24.67	-2.72%	39,958 107.99%	37,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 3/4/2021 1:03:52 PM Rebounding near multi-year highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +57% on +72% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Annual earnings growth was slow and steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$83.42	-3.42 -3.94%	$85.35	$92.85	-10.16%	2,531,576 127.21%	1,990,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 3/4/2021 1:05:54 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm is pulling back from its all-time high after declaring a Special Dividend, encountering recent distributional pressure. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +43% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep 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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SCCO - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Southern Copper Corp	$72.59	-4.40 -5.72%	$75.71	$83.15	-12.70%	895,558 87.71%	1,021,000
Most Recent Note for SCCO - 3/4/2021 1:07:03 PM Pulling back today for another volume-driven loss after spiking to new 52-week highs with a recent streak of 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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SSL - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Sasol Ltd Adr	$13.60	+1.09 8.71%	$13.71	$14.37	-5.36%	1,028,433 105.37%	976,000
Most Recent Note for SSL - 3/4/2021 1:10:02 PM This big South-African Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm's sales revenues have been waning while showing big earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods.
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SSP - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Scripps E W Co Cl A	$21.65	+0.69 3.29%	$22.45	$21.08	2.70%	616,453 149.62%	412,000
Most Recent Note for SSP - 3/4/2021 1:12:26 PM Adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains today hitting new 52-week highs. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system due to its erratic earnings history.
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$22.90	+0.31 1.37%	$23.53	$23.07	-0.74%	36,639 118.19%	31,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 3/4/2021 1:12:46 PM Thinly-traded bank went through a deep consolidation and is rebounding toward prior highs in $23.50 area. Dec '20 quarterly comparison showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$34.69	-1.90 -5.18%	$36.61	$37.84	-8.34%	488,422 105.95%	461,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 3/4/2021 1:15:23 PM Abruptly retreating after spiking to a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 3/03/21 mid-day report cautioned members - " Finished strong on the prior session, rallying from an 8-week cup shaped base. Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly earnings with +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$20.09	+0.81 4.20%	$20.15	$19.90	0.95%	1,862,803 108.87%	1,711,000
Most Recent Note for WES - 3/4/2021 1:15:47 PM Reported earnings +0% on -10% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. This Limited Partnership's prior quarterly comparisons have shown great earnings 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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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$496.49	+6.94 1.42%	$497.44	$516.79	-3.93%	489,377 134.44%	364,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 3/4/2021 1:18:21 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. The 2/23/21 mid-day report noted - "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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