Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 19th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 3/19/2021 12:23:53 PM Report Released : 3/19/2021 1:15:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 125% 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
SMPL - NASDAQ Simply Good Foods Co	$32.35	-0.55 -1.67%	$32.42	1,150,446 170.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 675,000	$35.25 -8.23%	12/28/2020	$30.40	PP = $31.44 MB = $33.01
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2021 1:10:00 PM Y - Gapped down today after a weak finish on the prior session. Prior highs in the $32 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($29.72). Its Relative Strength Rating is 77, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/5/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Atlantic Capital Bancshares	$25.43	+0.48 1.92%	$25.43	$25.83	-1.55%	112,573 130.90%	86,000
Most Recent Note for ACBI - 3/19/2021 12:25:55 PM Hovering at its all-time high following volume-driven gains. 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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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$69.51	+1.58 2.33%	$70.23	$73.32	-5.20%	51,490 156.03%	33,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 3/19/2021 12:26:59 PM Hovering near its all-time high following noted volume-driven gains. 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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CSTR - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Capstar Financial Hldgs	$18.02	+0.14 0.78%	$18.28	$17.93	0.50%	154,590 249.34%	62,000
Most Recent Note for CSTR - 3/19/2021 12:29:16 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Rallying near its Dec '19 high. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$37.85	+1.04 2.83%	$38.22	$36.96	2.41%	187,203 183.53%	102,000
Most Recent Note for CSV - 3/19/2021 12:33:35 PM Reported Dec '20 earnings +104% +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Rallying to a new 52-week high today. Tested its 50 DMA line ($35) after last noted in the 2/18/21 mid-day report - "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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ESGR - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Enstar Group Ltd	$263.26	-3.17 -1.19%	$265.24	$269.12	-2.18%	50,759 126.90%	40,000
Most Recent Note for ESGR - 3/19/2021 12:36:00 PM Perched at its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Quarterly earnings rose +315% on +128% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) history has been erratic, not matching the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FFIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks First Finl Bankshares	$49.06	-0.44 -0.89%	$49.79	$51.60	-4.92%	633,478 137.41%	461,000
Most Recent Note for FFIN - 3/19/2021 12:37:33 PM Holding its ground perched at its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +37% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady, but not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks German American Bancorp	$48.35	-0.31 -0.64%	$49.34	$51.11	-5.40%	98,839 170.41%	58,000
Most Recent Note for GABC - 3/19/2021 12:39:03 PM Perched near its all-time high today following a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +32% on +2% sales revenues in the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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GBCI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Glacier Bancorp Inc	$61.35	-0.83 -1.33%	$61.64	$67.35	-8.91%	516,171 137.28%	376,000
Most Recent Note for GBCI - 3/19/2021 12:39:55 PM Extended from any sound base and retreating from its all-time high. 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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HBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Horizon Bancorp In	$19.43	+0.04 0.21%	$19.49	$20.17	-3.67%	174,845 148.17%	118,000
Most Recent Note for HBNC - 3/19/2021 12:40:18 PM Perched at its 52-week high. 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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HI - NYSE - Funeral Svcs & Rel Hillenbrand Inc	$51.00	-0.31 -0.60%	$51.16	$52.84	-3.48%	548,286 148.59%	369,000
Most Recent Note for HI - 3/19/2021 12:43:34 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made steady progress since last noted in the 11/16/20 mid-day report - "This Funeral Services firm's prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HIG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hartford Finl Svcs Grp	$68.53	+0.38 0.56%	$69.00	$68.95	-0.61%	7,278,445 285.32%	2,551,000
Most Recent Note for HIG - 3/19/2021 12:45:39 PM Spiked to new multi-year highs on the prior session with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$176.54	-1.46 -0.82%	$177.08	$183.95	-4.03%	59,168 137.60%	43,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 3/19/2021 12:47:38 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Found support at its its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +17% on -8% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MYFW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Western Financial	$23.64	+0.08 0.35%	$23.64	$23.69	-0.20%	23,145 154.30%	15,000
Most Recent Note for MYFW - 3/19/2021 12:48:45 PM Reported strong Jun, Sep, and Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Getting extended from the prior high, perched at its all-time high following an impressive streak of gains. Limited history since its $19 IPO in Jul '18.
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NAVI - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Navient Corporation	$13.74	+0.80 6.14%	$13.75	$13.70	0.26%	3,613,914 166.77%	2,167,000
Most Recent Note for NAVI - 3/19/2021 12:52:16 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding near its 2020 high after a deep consolidation.
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OBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Origin Bancorp Inc	$42.93	+0.25 0.59%	$43.00	$44.97	-4.54%	91,040 133.88%	68,000
Most Recent Note for OBNK - 3/19/2021 12:53:39 PM Perched near its all-time high, holding its ground stubbornly following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day report noted - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PFSI - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Pennymac Fincl Svcs Cl A	$61.01	-4.21 -6.46%	$63.87	$70.99	-14.06%	1,259,626 132.73%	949,000
Most Recent Note for PFSI - 3/19/2021 12:54:51 PM Gapped down today. There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +218% on +113% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in FY '17 annual earnings (A criteria) which is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PRK - AMEX - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Park National Corp	$137.19	-0.99 -0.72%	$141.44	$141.96	-3.36%	67,758 132.86%	51,000
Most Recent Note for PRK - 3/19/2021 12:57:04 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +90% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Challenging its all-time high. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) history has been erratic, not matching the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$28.75	+0.58 2.06%	$28.80	$28.72	0.10%	80,196 160.39%	50,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 3/19/2021 12:58:26 PM Perched at new multi-year highs following a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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RUSHB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Rush Enterprises Cl B	$44.95	-1.38 -2.98%	$46.21	$46.33	-2.98%	23,774 148.59%	16,000
Most Recent Note for RUSHB - 3/19/2021 12:59:36 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +67% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SASR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc	$44.26	+0.96 2.22%	$44.45	$44.59	-0.74%	481,281 297.09%	162,000
Most Recent Note for SASR - 3/19/2021 1:00:40 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 5/16/17 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$28.18	+2.63 10.29%	$28.23	$28.58	-1.40%	119,080 224.68%	53,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 3/19/2021 1:04:29 PM Today's big volume-driven gain is challenging multi-year highs in the $28 area. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($24.97) after noted in 2 recent mid-day reports - "Reported Dec '20 earnings +305% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15."
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$23.14	+0.75 3.35%	$23.98	$0.00	-1.40%	55,943 139.86%	40,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 3/19/2021 1:11:31 PM Thinly-traded bank went through a deep consolidation and has rebounded. Perched near its all-time high after noted volume-driven gains. 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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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$23.92	+0.84 3.64%	$23.95	$24.52	-2.45%	708,227 144.54%	490,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 3/19/2021 1:11:59 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the minimum guidelines (C and A criteria) for buy candidates. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13."
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TOWN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Townebank	$31.78	+0.04 0.13%	$32.73	$32.78	-3.05%	274,177 154.03%	178,000
Most Recent Note for TOWN - 3/19/2021 1:13:24 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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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$51.74	+0.79 1.54%	$54.15	$51.00	1.44%	95,923 223.08%	43,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 3/19/2021 1:14:42 PM There was a "negative reversal" after early gains today for new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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