Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 15th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2021
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DOW 34009.79 278.9 (0.83%) | NASDAQ 14001.97 144.13 (1.04%) | S&P 500 4160.58 35.92 (0.87%)

Time of Screening : 4/15/2021 12:15:57 PM Report Released : 4/15/2021 12:53:23 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
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$44.25	+0.75 1.72%	$45.66	$50.21	-11.87%	235,503 57.58%	409,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 4/15/2021 12:18:49 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with 6 consecutive losses testing prior highs. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($39.90) 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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ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$37.00	-1.31 -3.41%	$38.27	$43.40	-14.75%	12,336 94.89%	13,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/15/2021 12:19:59 PM Abruptly retreated from new multi-year highs and today's loss is undercutting its 50 DMA line ($37.45) which acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues growth rate showing acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AGRO - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Adecoagro Sa	$8.95	+0.28 3.23%	$8.97	$9.64	-7.16%	316,638 64.36%	492,000
Most Recent Note for AGRO - 4/15/2021 12:21:55 PM Rebounding toward its prior high after finding support near its 50 DMA since a noted "negative reversal" on 3/15/21. 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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ALTR - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Altair Engineering Cl A	$62.75	-1.24 -1.94%	$66.84	$68.58	-8.50%	279,433 91.62%	305,000
Most Recent Note for ALTR - 4/15/2021 12:24:24 PM Reversed into the red today after challenging its all-time high, testing its 50 DMA line ($62.35) where it found support in recent weeks. Reported improved earnings in the Sep and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons with sales revenues +6-8% versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria).
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$637.35	+6.36 1.01%	$637.99	$653.00	-2.40%	442,978 45.43%	975,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/15/2021 12:26:01 PM Hovering near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "During a 5-week "V" shaped consolidation it undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded impressively. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March."
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BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$55.74	-0.16 -0.28%	$56.21	$56.99	-2.20%	229,720 55.09%	417,000
Most Recent Note for BECN - 4/15/2021 12:26:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high, very extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +288% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Up and down annual earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/18/16.
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CADE - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest Cadence Bancorp	$22.45	-0.25 -1.10%	$22.87	$23.88	-5.99%	676,212 54.89%	1,232,000
Most Recent Note for CADE - 4/15/2021 12:26:51 PM After M&A news it is perched at its 52-week high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($21.07) 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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DELL - NYSE - Computer-Hardware/Perip Dell Technologies Cl C	$100.10	+7.40 7.98%	$100.86	$94.04	6.44%	6,565,009 249.91%	2,627,000
Most Recent Note for DELL - 4/15/2021 12:28:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +35% with +9% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended January 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate decelerated in sequential comparisons. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 750 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$22.88	+1.63 7.67%	$23.07	$24.05	-4.86%	42,231 103.00%	41,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 4/15/2021 12:30:09 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($21.61) toward multi-year highs with today's big gain backed by higher volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line ($19.65). Reported earnings +179% on +59% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$87.85	+4.32 5.17%	$87.90	$84.70	3.72%	643,407 79.73%	807,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 4/15/2021 12:32:25 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain after wedging higher last week. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($71.96) during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/04/21 mid-day report - "Earnings improved +104% on +60% sales revenues in the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 11/29/19 mid-day report - 'Limited history is a concern for this Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm since its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.'"
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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$65.68	+1.26 1.96%	$66.18	$65.20	0.74%	693,233 45.02%	1,540,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 4/15/2021 12:35:52 PM Perched at its all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Quarterly comparisons for Sep and Dec '20 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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MVBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast MVB Financial Corp	$38.90	-0.14 -0.36%	$39.86	$39.46	-1.42%	40,662 71.34%	57,000
Most Recent Note for MVBF - 4/15/2021 12:39:17 PM Thinly traded Bank is perched at its all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line since 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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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$68.78	-0.82 -1.18%	$70.16	$71.20	-3.40%	196,316 51.12%	384,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 4/15/2021 12:39:38 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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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$20.38	+0.65 3.29%	$20.40	$20.40	-0.10%	2,164,575 72.30%	2,994,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 4/15/2021 12:40:32 PM This South Africa based gold mining firm gapped up today matching its 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line ($18.44) 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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SCHW - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Schwab Charles Corp	$65.06	-2.38 -3.53%	$67.49	$68.89	-5.56%	3,983,148 52.03%	7,655,000
Most Recent Note for SCHW - 4/15/2021 12:48:19 PM Pulling back from its all-time high today after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +38% on +75% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20, another fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$56.90	+0.94 1.68%	$57.69	$57.13	-0.40%	239,494 84.33%	284,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 4/15/2021 12:49:58 PM Perched at its all-time high today holding its ground following big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported +67% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Feb '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Mostly sub par sales revenues growth rate and its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) are concerns, fundamentally. Has a new CEO as of 8/31/20. Completed its $121 IPO on 5/24/17 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/30/17."
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$508.07	+1.07 0.21%	$512.69	$577.06	-11.96%	275,364 55.07%	500,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 4/15/2021 12:51:50 PM Retreated abruptly from its 52-week high. Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($511) after pricing a new Public Offering when last noted with caution in the 3/24/21 mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +43% on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/23/18."
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SKY - NYSE - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Skyline Champion Corp	$45.72	-0.15 -0.33%	$47.36	$47.92	-4.59%	303,570 64.32%	472,000
Most Recent Note for SKY - 4/15/2021 12:52:29 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TCFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Community Financial Crp	$34.53	-0.90 -2.54%	$35.69	$36.50	-5.40%	9,264 46.32%	20,000
Most Recent Note for TCFC - 4/15/2021 12:53:14 PM Quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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