Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/14/2021 12:22:55 PM Report Released : 4/14/2021 1:24:47 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
AGRO - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Adecoagro Sa	$8.47	+0.32 3.93%	$8.48	$9.64	-12.14%	482,719 101.84%	474,000
Most Recent Note for AGRO - 4/14/2021 12:25:25 PM Found support near its 50 DMA since a noted "negative reversal" on 3/15/21 after rallying above its Dec '19 high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Through the Dec '20 quarter its prior sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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BLDR - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Builders Firstsource Inc	$48.60	+0.28 0.58%	$48.89	$49.62	-2.06%	978,419 50.20%	1,949,000
Most Recent Note for BLDR - 4/14/2021 12:30:01 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks and it is perched at its all-time high. Reported very strong Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CADE - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest Cadence Bancorp	$22.83	+0.79 3.58%	$23.20	$23.88	-4.40%	883,787 72.74%	1,215,000
Most Recent Note for CADE - 4/14/2021 12:36:16 PM After M&A news it is perched at its 52-week high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($20.99) during the recent consolidation. Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 5/30/18 mid-day report following two 2018 Secondary Offerings - "Limited history is a concern since its $20 IPO on 4/13/17 and Secondary Offering 11/09/17."
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CBD - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Companhia Brasileira Adr	$6.74	-0.08 -1.17%	$6.90	$6.93	-2.74%	1,608,782 46.66%	3,448,000
Most Recent Note for CBD - 4/14/2021 12:36:50 PM Rallying impressively in recent weeks. Fundamental concerns remain, and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day report - "This Brazilian Retail - Super/Mini Markets firm has an erratic earnings and sales revenues history, below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$20.28	+0.71 3.63%	$20.50	$20.96	-3.24%	80,346 211.44%	38,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 4/14/2021 12:42:59 PM Hovering in a tight range near its all-time high after an impressive streak of gains backed volume. The 3/15/21 mid-day report last 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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CNBKA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Century Bancorp Inc Ma	$114.65	+0.27 0.24%	$115.00	$114.94	-0.25%	36,097 171.89%	21,000
Most Recent Note for CNBKA - 4/14/2021 12:44:15 PM Gapped up to new highs on 4/08/21 with a big volume-driven gain on M&A news. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '20 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CZWI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Citizens Cmmty Banc Md	$14.49	+0.40 2.84%	$14.49	$14.39	0.69%	14,170 67.48%	21,000
Most Recent Note for CZWI - 4/14/2021 12:45:58 PM Today it is posting a 6th consecutive small volume-driven gain and perched at multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DEN - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Denbury Inc	$50.95	+3.95 8.40%	$51.18	$51.71	-1.47%	442,108 47.80%	925,000
Most Recent Note for DEN - 4/14/2021 12:46:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$431.76	-0.72 -0.17%	$436.22	$436.81	-1.16%	288,737 104.24%	277,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 4/14/2021 12:49:19 PM Inched to new all-time highs with 4 consecutive small gains. The 4/12/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), so fundamental concerns remain."
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$106.89	-2.86 -2.61%	$110.47	$114.00	-6.24%	356,292 47.32%	753,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 4/14/2021 12:50:19 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high on the prior session following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains while rallying from a noted 12-week base. Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and on 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00."
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HUBS - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Hubspot Inc	$522.98	-2.02 -0.38%	$544.83	$547.47	-4.47%	295,335 52.00%	568,000
Most Recent Note for HUBS - 4/14/2021 12:52:03 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($472) and consolidating within close striking distance of its all-time high. Showed sales revenues increases in the +25-35% range while it reported earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 versus year ago periods.
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HZNP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Horizon Pharma Inc	$93.49	+1.87 2.04%	$93.97	$96.54	-3.16%	1,059,151 53.36%	1,985,000
Most Recent Note for HZNP - 4/14/2021 12:54:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($88.55) within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +129% on +105% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Made gradual progress since a noted "breakaway gap" on 8/05/20. Completed new Public Offerings on 8/06/20 and 3/06/19. Up and down 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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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$31.77	-0.23 -0.72%	$31.90	$36.31	-12.50%	11,044 61.36%	18,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 4/14/2021 12:55:46 PM Gapped down for a 3rd consecutive session today, retreating from its 52-week high following 2 consecutive gap up gains and a spurt of volume-driven gains. This Taiwanese Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing firm reported earnings +37% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons have been erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a slight downturn in FY '20.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$56.03	+0.94 1.71%	$56.20	$55.99	0.07%	65,314 56.31%	116,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 4/14/2021 12:58:27 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Recently wedging to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady and sales revenues growth has been sub par, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MATX - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Matson Inc	$69.16	+0.33 0.48%	$69.68	$79.05	-12.51%	201,214 66.85%	301,000
Most Recent Note for MATX - 4/14/2021 1:00:19 PM Slumping from its all-time high and sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($70.64). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +444% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been erratic while sales revenues growth was sub par, not indicative of a new product or service (N criteria) in great demand."
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MVBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast MVB Financial Corp	$38.68	+2.43 6.70%	$39.12	$36.64	5.57%	108,723 201.34%	54,000
Most Recent Note for MVBF - 4/14/2021 1:02:07 PM Thinly traded Bank is perched at its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 3/22/21 mid-day report - "The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Lack of sales revenues growth is a cause for concern."
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OFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks O F G Bancorp	$23.37	+0.22 0.95%	$23.48	$24.04	-2.79%	123,935 49.57%	250,000
Most Recent Note for OFG - 4/14/2021 1:04:19 PM Reported earnings +100% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2020 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$57.88	+1.08 1.90%	$57.88	$61.45	-5.81%	35,595 52.35%	68,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 4/14/2021 1:05:24 PM Extended from any sound base, perched near its all-time high following a recently noted streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$21.33	+0.49 2.35%	$21.42	$22.61	-5.66%	5,057,652 54.74%	9,240,000
Most Recent Note for RF - 4/14/2021 1:07:03 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion. Fundamental concerns remain as when the 4/23/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. "
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$70.78	+1.48 2.14%	$71.20	$70.34	0.63%	790,580 273.56%	289,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 4/14/2021 1:07:47 PM Gapped up on 4/13/21 news it will be added to the S&P 600 Small Cap Index. Found support at its 50 DMA line during a 6-week consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Completed a new Public Offering on 1/13/21. Reported earnings +728% on +148% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18."
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RUSHB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Rush Enterprises Cl B	$45.40	+0.15 0.33%	$45.69	$47.10	-3.61%	22,901 134.71%	17,000
Most Recent Note for RUSHB - 4/14/2021 1:09:12 PM Perched at its all-time high stubbornly holding its ground. The 3/22/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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SAH - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Sonic Automotive Cl A	$50.07	+1.15 2.35%	$50.19	$56.07	-10.70%	179,007 48.51%	369,000
Most Recent Note for SAH - 4/14/2021 1:11:14 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Prior quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 were erratic with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$19.87	+0.92 4.85%	$19.88	$20.40	-2.60%	1,784,857 59.28%	3,011,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 4/14/2021 1:14:08 PM This South Africa based gold mining firm is rallying near its 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line ($18.35) which acted as support during prior consolidations. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 versus the year ago periods. Erratic prior history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$263.20	-10.03 -3.67%	$278.13	$283.19	-7.06%	6,884,507 60.33%	11,412,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 4/14/2021 1:20:26 PM Reversed into the red after challenging its all-time high with today's early gain after 10 consecutive gains during which it rebounded from below its 50 DMA line ($240). Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +39% on +141% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a choppy consolidation and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/25/18.
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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$100.04	+1.05 1.06%	$104.57	$100.00	0.04%	181,002 54.03%	335,000
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 4/14/2021 1:22:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after an orderly 7-week base during which it found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +258% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth has been a concern and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$21.95	+0.25 1.15%	$22.40	$24.50	-10.41%	22,801 49.57%	46,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 4/14/2021 1:22:57 PM Thinly-traded bank is testing support at its 50 DMA line ($21.74) Consolidating near its all-time high since noted in the 3/19/21 mid-day report - "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	$39.78	+1.37 3.57%	$40.17	$40.55	-1.90%	435,311 70.55%	617,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 4/14/2021 1:24:40 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer is perched near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly earnings with +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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