Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 20th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 4/20/2020 12:07:44 PM Report Released : 4/20/2020 12:39:00 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 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$439.78	+16.82 3.98%	$444.49	6,703,526 82.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,146,000	$449.52 -2.17%	4/13/2020	$393.60	PP = $393.62 MB = $413.30
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2020 12:21:35 PM G - Due to report earnings news after the close on 4/21/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Perched at its all-time high today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, extended from the previously noted base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/13/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABT - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Abbott Laboratories	$97.31	+1.30 1.35%	$97.32	$97.75	-0.45%	5,468,292 49.78%	10,984,000
Most Recent Note for ABT - 4/20/2020 12:09:15 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action has continued since a gap up and big volume-driven gain on 3/30/20 following approval of a rapid coronavirus test. Reported earnings +3% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$21.86	+0.59 2.77%	$22.34	$24.92	-12.28%	11,151 92.93%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/20/2020 12:11:30 PM The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Mar '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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AKG - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Asanko Gold Inc	$1.07	+0.08 7.59%	$1.12	$1.10	-2.73%	883,548 184.07%	480,000
Most Recent Note for AKG - 4/20/2020 12:12:08 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamentals are sub par.
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$2,423.30	+48.30 2.03%	$2,444.98	$2,461.00	-1.53%	2,886,605 45.97%	6,279,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 4/20/2020 12:14:22 PM Perched at its all time high today following an impressive spurt of gains last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +7% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, it 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$1,744.13	-30.67 -1.73%	$1,790.00	$1,830.50	-4.72%	34,189 83.39%	41,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 4/20/2020 12:15:05 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -4.3% off its all-time high. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '19. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15.
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DGICA - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Donegal Group Inc Cl A	$14.87	+0.26 1.78%	$14.91	$15.43	-3.63%	24,938 58.00%	43,000
Most Recent Note for DGICA - 4/20/2020 12:15:22 PM After an abrupt pullback it rebounded near its 52-week high and has been consolidating. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) history also has been up and down."
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$8.69	+0.48 5.81%	$8.82	$9.69	-10.35%	318,728 80.08%	398,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 4/20/2020 12:15:45 PM Held its ground stubbornly after spiking to a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 4/13/20. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases versus year ago losses. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 2/07/13 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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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$13.83	-0.24 -1.71%	$14.07	$14.25	-2.95%	108,276 73.16%	148,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 4/20/2020 12:16:00 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively. Reported earnings +250% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, a 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings increases were below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$23.06	+0.08 0.35%	$23.09	$25.42	-9.28%	322,676 59.98%	538,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 4/20/2020 12:16:56 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after an impressive rebound. Retreated abruptly from its all-time high hit when noted with caution in the 2/21/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +75% on +135% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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INFU - AMEX - Medical-Services Infusystem Holdings Inc	$11.88	-0.16 -1.31%	$12.00	$12.11	-1.88%	45,357 46.28%	98,000
Most Recent Note for INFU - 4/20/2020 12:18:55 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed improved earnings versus losses for the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$45.62	-0.53 -1.15%	$46.95	$47.98	-4.92%	8,904,064 47.45%	18,766,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 4/20/2020 12:19:51 PM Consolidating after hitting another new 52-week high last week. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Faces some resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $50 level. This Chinese retailer reported earnings +14% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, breaking a streak of much stronger increases in the 4 prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. 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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NOMD - NYSE - Food-Packaged Nomad Foods Ltd	$20.70	+0.37 1.82%	$20.71	$23.06	-10.23%	894,923 56.86%	1,574,000
Most Recent Note for NOMD - 4/20/2020 12:23:07 PM Rebounding above its 200 DMA line. The 4/17/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +9% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth was not strong and steady."
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PLMR - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Palomar Holdings Inc	$63.30	+5.11 8.77%	$65.50	$62.96	0.53%	299,250 102.48%	292,000
Most Recent Note for PLMR - 4/20/2020 12:25:56 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since completing a new Public Offering on 1/10/20. Reported earnings +140% on +121% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $15 IPO on 4/17/19.
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$112.87	+1.02 0.91%	$112.95	$124.45	-9.30%	4,755,323 45.99%	10,340,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 4/20/2020 12:29:49 PM Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $124 level. Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +25% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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QDEL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Quidel Corp	$110.54	+2.67 2.47%	$110.87	$113.75	-2.83%	253,367 45.57%	556,000
Most Recent Note for QDEL - 4/20/2020 12:30:21 PM Consolidating after spiking to a new all-time high with recent volume-driven gains. This San Diego, CA based maker of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases has earned a high Earnings Per Share rating of 95. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history include a slight downturn in FY '19 following strong earnings growth in FY '17 and '18.
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SAP - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S A P Ag Adr	$123.83	+0.42 0.34%	$124.00	$140.67	-11.97%	497,484 47.33%	1,051,000
Most Recent Note for SAP - 4/20/2020 12:31:41 PM Due to report earnings news tomorrow for the Mar '10 quarter. Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings and sales revenues growth rates have been below guidelines. It also has a huge supply of 1.23 billion shares outstanding (S criteria), making it less likely to be a good sprinter.
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SENEA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Seneca Foods Corp Cl A	$38.11	+1.12 3.03%	$38.25	$41.88	-9.00%	15,453 46.83%	33,000
Most Recent Note for SENEA - 4/20/2020 12:32:42 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history and erratic quarterly results leave fundamental concerns.
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$39.67	+1.34 3.48%	$41.47	$41.95	-5.45%	105,599 68.13%	155,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 4/20/2020 12:34:04 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's early gain. Reported earnings +0% on +22% sales revenues for the Feb '20 quarter versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues totals have been in the $6-10 million range, growing, but still rather minuscule for publicly traded companies. Has a new CEO effective 6/26/18.
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SNE - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Sony Corp American Shrs	$64.33	-0.11 -0.17%	$64.43	$73.86	-12.90%	1,169,887 72.48%	1,614,000
Most Recent Note for SNE - 4/20/2020 12:34:47 PM This Japan-based giant in the Media- Diversified industry gapped up on the prior session and rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a streak of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $73 level. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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YUMC - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Yum China Holdings Inc	$45.17	-0.20 -0.44%	$45.67	$50.74	-10.98%	2,572,522 74.98%	3,431,000
Most Recent Note for YUMC - 4/20/2020 12:36:37 PM Consolidating -10.9% from its all-time high. Reported earnings +108% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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ZM - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Zoom Video Comm Cl A	$151.24	+1.18 0.79%	$155.00	$164.94	-8.31%	6,989,512 53.18%	13,142,000
Most Recent Note for ZM - 4/20/2020 12:37:57 PM Rebounded near its all-time high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line following an abrupt retreat, but it has not formed a sound base pattern. Completed its $36.00 IPO on 4/18/19. Limited annual history (A criteria) is a concern. Reported earnings +275% on +78% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed very strong sales revenues and great earnings increases versus the year ago periods.
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