Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 5th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/5/2021 12:25:14 PM Report Released : 4/5/2021 1:14:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
BRKS - NASDAQ Azenta, Inc.	$99.31	+8.67 9.57%	$100.62	804,734 118.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 677,000	$91.78 8.20%	4/5/2021	$99.31	PP = $91.88 MB = $96.47
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2021 12:41:24 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high with heavier volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while clearing a 6-week base. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($82.83) in recent weeks. Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/15/2018. Click here.
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ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$120.71	+0.62 0.52%	$126.41	775,577 82.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 936,000	$120.78 -0.06%	4/1/2021	$118.42	PP = $110.37 MB = $115.89
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2021 12:48:55 PM G - Hit yet another new high today, quickly getting extended from prior highs and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/1/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$49.78	+2.18 4.58%	$49.80	$47.74	4.27%	358,551 93.37%	384,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 4/5/2021 12:27:34 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($38.63) during recent consolidations. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +48% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$143.99	+2.47 1.75%	$146.00	$142.36	1.14%	7,533,421 79.20%	9,512,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 4/5/2021 12:29:21 PM Extended from any sound base and rallying to yet another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan '21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec '20 it is already owned by 2,979 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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APAM - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Artisan Ptns Asset Mgmt	$54.32	+1.80 3.43%	$54.75	$55.25	-1.68%	783,287 114.35%	685,000
Most Recent Note for APAM - 4/5/2021 12:33:47 PM Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C guideline) for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding near its 52-week high.
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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$32.20	+3.16 10.88%	$32.35	$29.37	9.63%	3,158,491 181.42%	1,741,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 4/5/2021 12:35:23 PM Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive a big volume-driven gain. After finding support near its 50 DMA line, prior mid-day reports 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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AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$81.50	+4.38 5.68%	$82.81	$77.36	5.35%	208,897 74.61%	280,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 4/5/2021 12:36:29 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Found support above its 50 DMA line after prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +26% sales revenues from the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$33.06	+0.12 0.36%	$34.37	$33.17	-0.33%	206,608 69.56%	297,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 4/5/2021 12:42:14 PM Very extended from any sound base and today's 3rd consecutive gain has it hitting yet another new all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/19/20. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +50% on +46% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. This Israeli Electronics firm showed sub par earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods.
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CMBM - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Cambium Networks Corp	$55.76	+7.28 15.02%	$56.42	$53.86	3.53%	378,147 123.98%	305,000
Most Recent Note for CMBM - 4/5/2021 12:43:24 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $12 IPO on 6/26/19.
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$11.69	-0.37 -3.03%	$12.04	$13.23	-11.68%	62,265 72.40%	86,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 4/5/2021 12:49:39 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Found support when recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +7% on -1% sales revenues, 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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ICHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Ichor Holdings Ltd	$62.58	+3.85 6.56%	$62.93	$59.10	5.89%	351,381 80.41%	437,000
Most Recent Note for ICHR - 4/5/2021 12:51:56 PM extended from any sound base and hitting new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain. Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line on consolidations since noted with caution in the 12/09/20 mid-day report as it proposed a new Public Offering. Reported strong quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases in the 5 latest comparisons through Dec '20. Downturn in FY '19 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria. Rebounded to prior highs after a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$54.89	+1.45 2.71%	$54.97	$55.30	-0.74%	34,428 71.73%	48,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 4/5/2021 12:54:40 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($48.30) and toward its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, marking 3 quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The downturn in FY '17 annual earnings (A criteria) history was a previously noted fundamental flaw."
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$32.39	+0.51 1.60%	$32.55	$32.49	-0.31%	20,639 76.44%	27,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 4/5/2021 12:55:49 PM Touched a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Support was previously found near its 50 DMA line while it steadily rallied into new high territory. Reported earnings +65% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The Ireland-based cement firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$54.70	+3.31 6.44%	$54.85	$52.55	4.09%	742,138 87.11%	852,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 4/5/2021 12:58:07 PM Hitting new 52 week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +197% on +86% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a 4th strong quarterly comparison. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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PKX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron P O S C O	$75.41	+3.83 5.35%	$75.56	$72.68	3.76%	136,447 65.60%	208,000
Most Recent Note for PKX - 4/5/2021 1:03:15 PM This South Korean firm in the Steel Producers industry group is hitting new multi-year highs again today while adding to a recently noted spurt of gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$28.37	-0.60 -2.07%	$28.90	$31.00	-8.48%	62,127 97.07%	64,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 4/5/2021 1:04:10 PM Perched near 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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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$59.21	+2.24 3.93%	$61.45	$57.95	2.17%	119,785 196.37%	61,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 4/5/2021 1:04:42 PM Extended from any sound base, hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +104% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16.
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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$5.39	+0.06 1.13%	$5.43	$5.68	-5.10%	284,791 137.58%	207,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 4/5/2021 1:04:56 PM Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since noted with caution near its all-time high in the 7/29/19 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain, although it reported earnings +100% on +98% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $5 million area and sub par earnings history has been a concern for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17.
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$91.34	+9.68 11.85%	$92.84	$85.65	6.64%	433,095 256.27%	169,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 4/5/2021 1:06:29 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +89% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Dallas, TX-based bank went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/21/18 mid-day report. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/10/18.
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$30.10	+0.83 2.84%	$31.73	$30.74	-2.08%	453,456 68.09%	666,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 4/5/2021 1:07:26 PM Extended from any sound base and it touched yet another a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +326% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong earnings comparison. Sub par sales revenues growth (waning in 5 prior quarters) has been a concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '16.
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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$32.21	+0.54 1.71%	$32.68	$31.85	1.13%	1,022,802 85.95%	1,190,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 4/5/2021 1:09:59 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings -18% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since last noted with caution in the 2/06/20 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed several new Public Offerings in Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Nov '17 and Jan '18."
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TRMB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Trimble Navigation Ltd	$84.30	+3.56 4.41%	$84.30	$81.09	3.96%	1,437,086 90.84%	1,582,000
Most Recent Note for TRMB - 4/5/2021 1:12:21 PM Hitting a new all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +15% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$64.74	+1.10 1.73%	$65.00	$63.88	1.35%	620,734 110.06%	564,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 4/5/2021 1:13:22 PM Extended from any sound base and today's 4th consecutive gain has it hitting another new 52-week high. A brief pullback tested its 50 DMA line ($48.69) followed by more volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed very strong earnings increases backed by strong and accelerating sales revenues growth. Has a new CEO as of 10/02/17. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VIVO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Meridian Bioscience Inc	$28.40	+0.10 0.34%	$29.03	$30.65	-7.36%	718,454 81.55%	881,000
Most Recent Note for VIVO - 4/5/2021 1:14:03 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by increasing volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line ($20.65) during an abrupt pullback since the 2/12/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods helping it match the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. On 4/18/08 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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