Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 20th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/20/2021 12:02:29 PM Report Released : 4/20/2021 1:17:14 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$4.48	-0.15 -3.24%	$4.58	$5.11	-12.33%	1,655,561 76.43%	2,166,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 4/20/2021 12:08:55 PM Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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AMRB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks American River Bankshrs	$19.36	-0.54 -2.71%	$20.00	$21.08	-8.16%	27,497 144.72%	19,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/20/2021 12:15:12 PM Gapped up on the prior session for new multi-year highs following M&A news. Earnings growth was above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Mar '21. Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady following a downturn in FY '17, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$94.22	-3.35 -3.43%	$99.78	$98.37	-4.22%	596,875 76.42%	781,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 4/20/2021 12:17:08 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today while wedging into a new all-time high territory following 4 consecutive gains with below average volume. Stubbornly held its ground since noted with caution in the 3/08/21 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +94% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and prior earnings history."
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ASTE - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Astec Industries Inc	$76.59	-1.79 -2.28%	$78.34	$79.62	-3.81%	93,387 72.96%	128,000
Most Recent Note for ASTE - 4/20/2021 12:23:44 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +56% on -16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain due to waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$20.64	-1.24 -5.67%	$22.00	$21.97	-6.05%	39,508 91.88%	43,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 4/20/2021 12:26:11 PM Abruptly retreating today after hitting a new all-time high with a big gain on the prior session as the 4/19/21 mid-day report noted - "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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CCS - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Century Communities Inc	$61.10	-4.71 -7.16%	$66.29	$68.93	-11.36%	390,980 75.19%	520,000
Most Recent Note for CCS - 4/20/2021 12:29:11 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($60.74) today while pulling back from its all-time high following recent volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +83% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19, a flaw regarding the fact-based investment system.
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CMD - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Cantel Medical Corp	$87.32	+0.34 0.39%	$87.68	$89.10	-2.00%	647,207 125.43%	516,000
Most Recent Note for CMD - 4/20/2021 12:31:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Consolidating since 1/12/21 M&A news. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 and '20.
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COWN - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Cowen Group Inc Cl A	$37.38	-2.04 -5.18%	$40.08	$43.17	-13.41%	520,146 69.08%	753,000
Most Recent Note for COWN - 4/20/2021 12:33:34 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high and consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported very strong Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results well above +25% versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CZWI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Citizens Cmmty Banc Md	$14.80	+0.05 0.34%	$14.81	$14.79	0.07%	22,091 88.36%	25,000
Most Recent Note for CZWI - 4/20/2021 12:36:30 PM After a streak of noted volume-driven gains it is perched at multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$27.06	+0.07 0.24%	$28.50	$29.00	-6.71%	44,910 160.39%	28,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 4/20/2021 12:37:45 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. This Greenville, SC - based Apparel firm has been rebounding after deep consolidation since noted in the 12/19/19 mid-day report perched near its all-time high - "Prior comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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FOXF - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Fox Factory Holding Corp	$140.13	-0.33 -0.23%	$141.39	$144.26	-2.86%	213,775 83.83%	255,000
Most Recent Note for FOXF - 4/20/2021 12:40:08 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 2 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/19/20. Completed prior Secondary Offerings on 3/02/17, 11/18/16. 8/10/16, 3/11/16, and 7/11/14.
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$160.57	-5.12 -3.09%	$167.74	$175.04	-8.26%	122,099 77.28%	158,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 4/20/2021 12:43:39 PM Hovering near its all-time high and it found support near its 50 DMA line ($158) during prior consolidations. The 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods but with waning sales revenues an indication of no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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HONE - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Harborone Bancorp Inc	$14.42	-0.58 -3.87%	$15.14	$15.07	-4.31%	177,756 66.33%	268,000
Most Recent Note for HONE - 4/20/2021 12:47:44 PM Abruptly retreating today after technically breaking out on the prior session spiking to new 52-week and all-time highs. The past 4 quarterly earnings increases through Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$33.63	+0.87 2.65%	$33.81	$36.31	-7.38%	44,457 233.98%	19,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 4/20/2021 12:49:04 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. 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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JCOM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services J 2 Global Inc	$131.50	+3.47 2.71%	$135.24	$129.22	1.76%	2,032,915 451.76%	450,000
Most Recent Note for JCOM - 4/20/2021 12:51:59 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +31% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria).
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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$65.35	-2.14 -3.17%	$67.93	$69.02	-5.32%	1,116,654 69.49%	1,607,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 4/20/2021 12:53:14 PM Pulling back from its all-time high today following 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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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$84.79	-6.95 -7.58%	$91.84	$96.52	-12.15%	317,417 77.23%	411,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 4/20/2021 12:56:34 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($86.17) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 1/23/17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/16.
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$618.39	-23.05 -3.59%	$641.74	$643.97	-3.97%	503,429 98.91%	509,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 4/20/2021 1:00:11 PM Pulling back today after hitting new all-time highs with a spurt of 4 small gains backed by average volume. Stubbornly held its ground after last noted in the 3/31/21 mid-day report - "Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +36% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong since a downturn in FY '17. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$70.17	-2.68 -3.68%	$73.03	$73.00	-3.88%	245,658 59.05%	416,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 4/20/2021 1:01:43 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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SCHN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Schnitzer Steel Inds A	$41.36	+0.14 0.34%	$43.29	$46.86	-11.74%	565,894 179.08%	316,000
Most Recent Note for SCHN - 4/20/2021 1:04:45 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched near multi-year highs. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Nov '20 and Feb '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down, leaving concerns.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$51.29	-4.04 -7.30%	$54.20	$57.69	-11.09%	177,524 60.80%	292,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 4/20/2021 1:06:30 PM Perched at its all-time high today holding its ground following big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$503.65	-15.61 -3.01%	$519.29	$577.06	-12.72%	308,669 60.29%	512,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 4/20/2021 1:08:30 PM Met resistance near its 50 DMA line ($513) and it is slumping today. Completed a new Public Offering when noted with caution in the 3/24/21 mid-day report - "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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STL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Sterling Bancorp	$22.68	-1.94 -7.88%	$24.50	$26.37	-13.99%	3,747,677 83.49%	4,489,000
Most Recent Note for STL - 4/20/2021 1:11:08 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and today's big loss is testing its 50 DMA line ($22.81) which recently acted as support. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 3/27/17 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$50.46	-0.73 -1.42%	$51.92	$52.72	-4.28%	1,341,224 60.74%	2,208,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 4/20/2021 1:12:46 PM Reported earnings +139% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Recent volume-driven gains helped it rebound near its all-time high after long and choppy consolidation. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007.
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$73.92	-1.92 -2.53%	$75.92	$81.46	-9.26%	159,409 66.98%	238,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 4/20/2021 1:13:33 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high since noted with caution in the 2/18/21 mid-day report - "Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm."
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ZION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Zions Bancorp	$52.01	-3.99 -7.13%	$55.17	$60.22	-13.63%	1,449,051 104.55%	1,386,000
Most Recent Note for ZION - 4/20/2021 1:17:07 PM Retreating from multi-year highs with today's volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($54.52). Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Waning sales revenues are a concern.
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