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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2024
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DOW 39096.66 -470.19 (-1.19%) | NASDAQ 16194.83 -202.01 (-1.23%) | S&P 500 5194.55 -49.22 (-0.94%)
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Time of Screening :
4/2/2024 11:59:32 AM Report Released :
4/2/2024 12:27:26 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group |
PRICE |
CHANGE
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Day High |
Volume
(% DAV)
(50 DAV) |
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Date
Featured |
Price
Featured |
Pivot Point |
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Max Buy |
USLM
- NASDAQ
United States Lime&Mnrls
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$290.03
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-7.21
-2.43%
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$296.11
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15,069
62.79% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 24,000
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$307.48
-5.68%
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2/9/2024 |
$254.68
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PP = $265.09
MB = $278.34 |
Most Recent Note - 4/2/2024 12:22:09 PM
G - Still hovering near its all-time high, extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($268.55) defines near-term support to watch above prior highs in the $265-266 area.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/13/2024. Click here.
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% From Hi |
Volume
% DAV |
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AEM
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
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$60.97 |
-0.33
-0.55%
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$61.79
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$61.58
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-1.00% |
1,900,837
58.29%
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3,261,000
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Most Recent Note for AEM - 4/2/2024 12:02:45 PM
Rebounding toward its 52-week high with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. This Canadian firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group's Dec '23 quarterly earnings rose +50% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down.
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GES
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing
Guess Inc
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$31.67 |
-1.73
-5.18%
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$32.49
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$33.50
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-5.46% |
690,106
61.84%
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1,116,000
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Most Recent Note for GES - 4/2/2024 12:04:52 PM
Pulling back today after hitting new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly after a considerable gain marked by heavy volume on 3/21/24. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Through the Jan '24 quarter this Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm's fundamentals are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/1/07 and its quarterly sales revenues and earnings results steadily deteriorated afterward while it fell from $46.72 to $10.26 over the course of the next year."
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HMY
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr
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$8.36 |
+0.27
3.34%
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$8.61
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$8.45
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-1.07% |
4,266,458
70.43%
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6,058,000
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Most Recent Note for HMY - 4/2/2024 12:05:43 PM
Gain today has it hitting new multi-year highs. Stubbornly held its ground following a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '23 quarterly earnings results versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and included a downturn in FY '22, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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IESC
- NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc
Integrated Electric Svcs
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$124.37 |
+1.95
1.59%
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$124.54
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$127.56
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-2.50% |
61,499
61.50%
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100,000
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Most Recent Note for IESC - 4/2/2024 12:06:26 PM
Perched at a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported greatly improved earnings for the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '23 quarters versus the year-ago periods but with subpar sales revenues growth which is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system. There was a downturn in FY '22 earnings (A criteria)."
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JHX
- NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement
James Hardie Ind Plc Adr
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$39.16 |
-0.94
-2.34%
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$39.47
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$41.98
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-6.72% |
27,616
58.76%
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47,000
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Most Recent Note for JHX - 4/2/2024 12:08:32 PM
This Ireland-based cement firm is hovering near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($38.87). Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 6 consecutive quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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KGC
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Kinross Gold Corp
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$6.18 |
+0.02
0.32%
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$6.29
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$6.34
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-2.52% |
8,270,424
61.15%
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13,524,000
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Most Recent Note for KGC - 4/2/2024 12:10:14 PM
Today's 6th consecutive loss has it challenging its Dec '23 high. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +22% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 5 prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its 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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MOH
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans
Molina Healthcare Inc
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$381.65 |
-22.56
-5.58%
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$395.00
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$423.92
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-9.97% |
271,875
69.00%
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394,000
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Most Recent Note for MOH - 4/2/2024 12:13:29 PM
Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line ($389.83) with a big volume-driven loss, retreating after recently wedging to new all-time high. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +7% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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NGVC
- NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores
Nat Grocers Vit Cottage
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$17.02 |
-0.31
-1.79%
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$17.32
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$19.35
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-12.04% |
75,839
105.33%
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72,000
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Most Recent Note for NGVC - 4/2/2024 12:14:33 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. The 3/26/24 mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces some resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $24 level. Reported earnings +79% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady."
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RCL
- NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment
Royal Caribbean Cruises
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$137.32 |
-3.24
-2.31%
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$138.10
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$141.62
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-3.04% |
1,645,727
59.48%
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2,767,000
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Most Recent Note for RCL - 4/2/2024 12:15:51 PM
Gapped down today after inching to new 52-week highs withn gains backed by average volume. The 2/22/24 mid-day report - "Reported earnings versus a loss on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain."
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VEEV
- NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical
Veeva Systems Inc Cl A
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$217.37 |
-13.02
-5.65%
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$219.00
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$236.90
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-8.24% |
801,910
86.04%
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932,000
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Most Recent Note for VEEV - 4/2/2024 12:23:04 PM
Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($221) triggering a technical sell signal. Reported Jan '24 quarterly earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/20.
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