Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2023
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DOW 33844.79 -142.39 (-0.42%) | NASDAQ 12178.87 21.15 (0.17%) | S&P 500 4155.39 4.07 (0.10%)

Time of Screening : 4/18/2023 12:37:10 PM Report Released : 4/18/2023 1:07:56 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.
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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
MTRN - NYSE Materion Corp	$114.52	+0.17 0.15%	$119.75	93,611 71.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 131,000	$119.70 -4.33%	4/18/2023	$114.52	PP = $118.30 MB = $124.22
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2023 12:55:56 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/03/23 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A downturn in its FY '20 annual earnings history (A criteria) has been followed by much stronger '21 and '22 results. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMK - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Assetmark Finl Hldgs Inc	$31.91	+0.09 0.28%	$32.45	$32.45	-1.66%	82,034 59.02%	139,000
Most Recent Note for AMK - 4/18/2023 12:30:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '22 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Only 2 of the past 4 comparisons were above +25%. Annual earnings history has been strong and steady.
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AZN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Astrazeneca Plc Ads	$74.65	+1.02 1.39%	$75.83	$75.83	-1.56%	4,707,244 105.71%	4,453,000
Most Recent Note for AZN - 4/18/2023 12:31:01 PM Hitting another new high today. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -19% on -7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history does not match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$10.94	+0.28 2.58%	$11.03	$11.05	-1.04%	317,528 82.69%	384,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 4/18/2023 12:38:05 PM Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +2% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/27/20 mid-day report - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$100.93	+2.92 2.98%	$101.35	$102.61	-1.63%	984,193 69.31%	1,420,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 4/18/2023 12:41:17 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($93.77). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "In the midst of a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/16/21 mid-day report near its all-time high. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +45% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00."
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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$41.53	-1.41 -3.28%	$41.85	$47.50	-12.57%	357,712 73.45%	487,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 4/18/2023 12:42:43 PM Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -24% on +88% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were erratic and its annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY'21. Limited history remains a concern and has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$69.06	+0.38 0.55%	$69.16	$71.76	-3.76%	2,216,425 166.27%	1,333,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 4/18/2023 12:43:43 PM Reported earnings +11% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth also was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 9/26/19. This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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KBH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction K B Home	$40.69	+0.87 2.18%	$40.73	$40.92	-0.56%	1,784,767 106.17%	1,681,000
Most Recent Note for KBH - 4/18/2023 12:45:24 PM On track today for a 4th consecutive small gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $52 level. Reported earnings -1% on -1% sales revenues for the Feb '23 quarter versus the year-ago period, breaking a streak of 8 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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LMT - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Lockheed Martin Corp	$501.26	+11.62 2.37%	$508.10	$507.99	-1.32%	1,458,836 111.02%	1,314,000
Most Recent Note for LMT - 4/18/2023 12:48:21 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Recently consolidated above its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +8% on +7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MBLY - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Mobileye Global Inc	$45.64	+2.51 5.81%	$46.45	$48.11	-5.14%	2,658,363 131.93%	2,015,000
Most Recent Note for MBLY - 4/18/2023 12:50:04 PM Gapped up today for a solid gain challenging its 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($41.84). Israel-based fabless Semiconductor firm completed its $21 IPO on 10/26/22. Reported earnings +125% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$169.75	-1.32 -0.77%	$171.15	$171.70	-1.14%	952,913 71.22%	1,338,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 4/18/2023 12:56:56 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm is perched at its all-time high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found prompt support after noted with caution in the 3/16/23 mid-day report when briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period."
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OLED - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Universal Display Corp	$145.74	+1.06 0.73%	$148.40	$155.91	-6.53%	457,491 141.64%	323,000
Most Recent Note for OLED - 4/18/2023 12:57:32 PM Reported earnings +42% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$114.49	+4.06 3.68%	$119.24	$119.24	-3.98%	984,885 66.77%	1,475,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 4/18/2023 1:00:59 PM Hit a new high with today's early gain. Found support near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line ($99.58) during its recent consolidation. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Rallying from a 3-month base. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +270% on +54% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 5th strong quarterly earnings increase well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21."
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TAYD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Taylor Devices Inc	$20.49	+0.59 2.96%	$20.49	$21.80	-6.01%	12,772 79.83%	16,000
Most Recent Note for TAYD - 4/18/2023 1:02:32 PM Consolidating near its high after a considerable gap up on 3/30/23 hitting a new all-time high. Reported Feb '23 quarterly earnings versus a loss for the year-ago period, continuing a streak of strong quarterly comparisons with strong underlying sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain due to up and down annual earnings (A criteria).
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TRTN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Triton International Ltd	$83.41	+0.00 0.00%	$83.46	$83.82	-0.49%	500,744 61.22%	818,000
Most Recent Note for TRTN - 4/18/2023 1:03:13 PM Bermuda-based Container firm gapped up for a new all-time high on 4/12/23 with a considerable gain backed by heavy volume. Went through a choppy consolidation above and below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 7/28/22 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +3% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate and earnings. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17.
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TTE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Integrated Totalenergies S E Adr	$64.54	+0.21 0.32%	$64.57	$65.05	-0.79%	1,914,543 111.05%	1,724,000
Most Recent Note for TTE - 4/18/2023 1:04:04 PM Recently challenging its 52-week high. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +16% on +16% versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed much stronger sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) over the year-ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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UBS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks U B S Ag	$21.01	-0.08 -0.36%	$21.17	$22.30	-5.81%	4,608,903 85.35%	5,400,000
Most Recent Note for UBS - 4/18/2023 1:05:52 PM Gapped down on the prior session after challenging its 52-week high, consolidating back near its 50 DMA line ($20.92). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +32% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WSO - NYSE - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Watsco Inc	$317.10	+5.18 1.66%	$317.54	$343.85	-7.78%	207,226 64.76%	320,000
Most Recent Note for WSO - 4/18/2023 1:07:50 PM Stalled and slumped abruptly from its all-time high hit on 2/16/23, yet it has been finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($305.81) in recent weeks. Reported earnings +76% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong.
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