Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 3/9/2021 12:16:57 PM Report Released : 3/9/2021 12:57:04 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Atlantic Capital Bancshares	$24.73	-0.30 -1.20%	$25.00	$25.24	-2.02%	60,947 77.15%	79,000
Most Recent Note for ACBI - 3/9/2021 12:19:24 PM Hit a new all-time high with a gap up and big gain on the prior session. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$5.11	+0.08 1.49%	$5.11	$5.09	0.29%	2,806,938 117.74%	2,384,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 3/9/2021 12:20:13 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$74.16	+5.11 7.40%	$74.87	$70.62	5.01%	203,004 95.76%	212,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 3/9/2021 12:21:01 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +73% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$26.40	-0.56 -2.08%	$27.50	$28.00	-5.71%	1,199,801 88.81%	1,351,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 3/9/2021 12:22:42 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session, rising from a flat base, as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong Oct '20 quarterly results. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/29/21. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20."
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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$61.65	-0.25 -0.40%	$61.67	$67.03	-8.03%	1,620,835 99.62%	1,627,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 3/9/2021 12:23:58 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high toward its 50 DMA line ($59.18), while it is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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BCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast B C B Bancorp Inc	$15.02	-0.84 -5.30%	$15.78	$16.15	-7.00%	67,827 141.31%	48,000
Most Recent Note for BCBP - 3/9/2021 12:24:45 PM Abruptly retreating today after hitting a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since noted with caution in the 12/20/19 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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BHP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Ltd Adr	$75.17	-0.62 -0.82%	$75.21	$81.82	-8.13%	2,567,317 94.39%	2,720,000
Most Recent Note for BHP - 3/9/2021 12:25:01 PM Huge Australian Mining - Metal Ores firm found support near its 50 DMA line and rallied to multi-year highs in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history remains a concern."
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BZH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Beazer Homes U S A Inc	$20.04	+1.22 6.48%	$20.40	$20.50	-2.24%	870,257 189.60%	459,000
Most Recent Note for BZH - 3/9/2021 12:26:32 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and today's 3rd consecutive gain with heavier volume has it challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$19.99	+0.41 2.09%	$20.28	$20.16	-0.84%	51,657 172.19%	30,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 3/9/2021 12:28:22 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting new all-time highs with today's 8th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$70.33	+1.39 2.02%	$70.40	$69.81	0.74%	31,591 108.93%	29,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 3/9/2021 12:28:59 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Formed an orderly base and found support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks after a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$72.19	-4.49 -5.86%	$75.26	$80.32	-10.12%	2,957,694 158.59%	1,865,000
Most Recent Note for DKS - 3/9/2021 12:33:55 PM It did not form a sound base of sufficient length but recently tested support at its 50 DMA line ($68.87) and rebounded near its 52-week high with volume-driven gains. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +84% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported very strong Jul and Oct '20 earnings on strong sales revenues versus the year ago quarters, so the 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Annual earnings history has been improving since a downturn in FY '18.
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GBCI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Glacier Bancorp Inc	$64.17	+0.94 1.48%	$64.41	$63.66	0.79%	257,140 76.76%	335,000
Most Recent Note for GBCI - 3/9/2021 12:36:45 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting new all-time highs. Quarterly earnings increases versus the year ago periods in comparisons for Sep and Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. Prior history was not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$186.49	-2.73 -1.44%	$194.01	$190.23	-1.97%	1,145,913 75.79%	1,512,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 3/9/2021 12:38:16 PM Reported earnings +34% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and prior earnings (C and A criteria) history. Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14.
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$83.26	+2.07 2.55%	$83.84	$84.70	-1.70%	1,322,007 94.70%	1,396,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 3/9/2021 12:41:38 PM Hovering at its all-time high. Reported earnings +10% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 9/26/19. This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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NX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Quanex Building Products	$26.43	+1.07 4.22%	$26.60	$26.59	-0.60%	156,086 80.46%	194,000
Most Recent Note for NX - 3/9/2021 12:43:01 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($24.33). Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported strong Oct '20 and Jan '21 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation and rebound since noted with caution in the 12/12/19 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PKX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron P O S C O	$69.83	-0.42 -0.60%	$69.85	$70.58	-1.06%	432,762 282.85%	153,000
Most Recent Note for PKX - 3/9/2021 12:43:42 PM Perched at multi-year highs, prior mid-day reports 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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PTSI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking P A M Transportation Sv	$64.04	+2.05 3.31%	$65.90	$64.45	-0.64%	8,250 82.50%	10,000
Most Recent Note for PTSI - 3/9/2021 12:45:37 PM Nearly challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain then reversed into the red. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's criteria. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$82.13	-1.27 -1.52%	$82.22	$88.73	-7.44%	2,998,534 138.05%	2,172,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 3/9/2021 12:46:49 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm is consolidating near its all-time high after declaring a Special Dividend, encountering distributional pressure. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($79.34) 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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SEM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Select Medical Holdings	$33.60	-0.09 -0.27%	$34.00	$34.01	-1.21%	947,855 165.13%	574,000
Most Recent Note for SEM - 3/9/2021 12:47:38 PM Hovering at its all-time high following volume-driven gains after a big gap up on 2/26/21. Five of the 6 most recent quarters through Dec '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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SENEA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Seneca Foods Corp Cl A	$61.49	+1.24 2.06%	$62.37	$60.73	1.25%	53,674 137.63%	39,000
Most Recent Note for SENEA - 3/9/2021 12:48:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high today adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, making steady progress and stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed greatly improved earnings versus the year ago periods. Its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SMBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southern Missouri Bancrp	$41.05	+1.15 2.88%	$41.06	$39.99	2.65%	30,692 204.61%	15,000
Most Recent Note for SMBC - 3/9/2021 12:49:42 PM Thinly traded Bank is hitting new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain, rising from a deep cup shaped consolidation over the past year. The 3/05/21 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$9.91	+0.10 1.02%	$10.55	$9.99	-0.80%	44,803 124.45%	36,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 3/9/2021 12:51:36 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. 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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SSP - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Scripps E W Co Cl A	$23.24	-0.74 -3.09%	$24.32	$24.18	-3.91%	345,238 78.46%	440,000
Most Recent Note for SSP - 3/9/2021 12:53:53 PM Retreating today following an impressive streak of 19 gains in the span of 20 sessions, exceeding its 2019 high. 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	$24.27	+0.46 1.93%	$24.39	$24.22	0.21%	30,534 95.42%	32,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 3/9/2021 12:54:32 PM Thinly-traded bank went through a deep consolidation and has rebounded, hitting new highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. 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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SVBI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Severn Bancorp Inc (Md)	$11.48	-0.29 -2.46%	$11.54	$11.77	-2.46%	152,423 245.84%	62,000
Most Recent Note for SVBI - 3/9/2021 12:55:12 PM Perched near its 52-week high, it gapped up on 3/04/21 following M&A news. This thinly-traded Finance - Savings & Loan firm's prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. 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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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$46.02	+0.24 0.53%	$46.63	$46.39	-0.80%	41,843 107.29%	39,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 3/9/2021 12:55:47 PM Extended from any sound base, it found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks and rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +15% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$35.01	+0.90 2.64%	$35.30	$37.84	-7.48%	483,850 99.76%	485,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 3/9/2021 12:56:57 PM Consolidating after spiking to a new 52-week high with recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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