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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2023
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DOW 33567.69 265.82 (0.80%) | NASDAQ 12045.1 190.75 (1.61%) | S&P 500 4098.01 42.02 (1.04%)

Time of Screening : 4/27/2023 12:05:27 PM Report Released : 4/27/2023 1:34:44 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
AAON - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds A A O N Inc	$97.91	+3.99 4.24%	$98.16	$100.80	-2.87%	235,467 67.86%	347,000
Most Recent Note for AAON - 4/27/2023 12:12:02 PM Rebounding near its high today after a pullback with above-average volume on the prior session. Due to report Mar '23 quarterly results. Noted in prior mid-day reports after a 2/28/23 gap up and new all-time high - "Bullish action came after it reported earnings +294% on +87% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady."
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ABBV - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs AbbVie Inc	$148.36	-13.44 -8.31%	$153.87	$168.11	-11.75%	8,412,066 145.46%	5,783,000
Most Recent Note for ABBV - 4/27/2023 12:14:45 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings -22% for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Subpar sales revenues growth and prior quarterly earnings history do not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ADI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Analog Devices	$174.92	-5.74 -3.18%	$178.94	$198.25	-11.77%	2,378,434 72.34%	3,288,000
Most Recent Note for ADI - 4/27/2023 12:20:12 PM Gapped down today, slumping further below its 50 DMA line with a third consecutive loss. Reporting Jan '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter versus the year-ago period marking its 5th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '19 and '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw with regard to the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$7.54	+0.26 3.58%	$7.58	$7.93	-4.91%	1,811,035 98.37%	1,841,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 4/27/2023 12:20:55 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($7.24) following a volume-driven loss when the prior mid-day report again cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain for this Spanish banking firm."
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BELFB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl B	$37.37	+6.74 22.00%	$37.94	$42.00	-11.02%	114,393 105.92%	108,000
Most Recent Note for BELFB - 4/27/2023 12:24:18 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line after briefly undercutting its 200 DMA line. The Electronic - Parts firm reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +263% versus the year-ago period, adding to a streak of very strong quarterly results. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CHDN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Churchill Downs Inc	$281.54	+29.70 11.79%	$282.63	$264.11	6.60%	225,085 116.62%	193,000
Most Recent Note for CHDN - 4/27/2023 12:27:58 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during recent consolidations. Reported Mar '23 earnings +66% on +54% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a big downturn in FY '20. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/20.
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CW - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Curtiss-Wright Corp	$166.36	-0.51 -0.31%	$167.73	$182.55	-8.87%	116,559 83.26%	140,000
Most Recent Note for CW - 4/27/2023 12:30:37 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +14% sales for the Dec '22 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
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DECK - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Deckers Outdoor Corp	$462.60	-15.95 -3.33%	$476.19	$492.44	-6.06%	266,638 76.84%	347,000
Most Recent Note for DECK - 4/27/2023 12:32:07 PM Pulling back with higher volume after recently wedging to an all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain after recent quarters through Dec '22 showed subpar earnings growth. Went through a deep consolidation and then rebounded impressively since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/21.
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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$166.88	+9.02 5.71%	$169.13	$169.89	-1.77%	261,025 72.91%	358,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 4/27/2023 12:36:34 PM Gappped up today challenging its all-time high with a big volume-driven gain after reporting Mar '23 quarterly earnings +67% versus the year-ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidated near prior highs and its 50 DMA line since powering to a new all-time high in late February. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +39% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earning growth has been steady.
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$189.54	-8.72 -4.40%	$194.40	$205.63	-7.82%	314,566 131.62%	239,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 4/27/2023 12:39:08 PM Abruptly retreating from near its all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven loss, however, it has recovered from early lows undercutting its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings -19% for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved steadily after a downturn in FY '12-14.
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GGG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Graco Inc	$76.94	+7.98 11.57%	$77.84	$73.10	5.25%	1,062,241 109.62%	969,000
Most Recent Note for GGG - 4/27/2023 12:47:08 PM Gapped up today rebounding back above its 50 DMA line ($70) and well above recent highs. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $81 level. Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below its +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.
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GWW - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Grainger W W Inc	$682.30	+22.48 3.41%	$685.60	$709.21	-3.79%	209,292 77.80%	269,000
Most Recent Note for GWW - 4/27/2023 1:00:18 PM Faces some resistance up to the $709 level. Endured distributional action in recent weeks and it is rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($670) helping its outlook improve, rallying toward its all-time high ($709.21 3/06/23) with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +36% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 versus the year-ago period marking its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria). The annual earnings history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Prds firm included a downturn in FY '20, a common flaw in this post-pandemic era with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$276.46	+19.39 7.54%	$279.99	$278.84	-0.85%	233,983 80.41%	291,000
Most Recent Note for LII - 4/27/2023 1:02:35 PM Rebounding toward prior highs with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported +15% earnings for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/23/19 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to subpar sales revenues growth."
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$383.84	+7.57 2.01%	$398.53	$390.48	-1.70%	2,485,807 80.34%	3,094,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 4/27/2023 1:04:53 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -38% versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were also well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/11/22.
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$80.82	+3.15 4.06%	$82.99	$79.18	2.07%	236,208 87.81%	269,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 4/27/2023 1:08:28 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +21% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with lackluster sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has steady after a downturn in FY '19. Completed a new Public offering on 7/25/18.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$303.43	+8.06 2.73%	$303.75	$297.30	2.06%	22,120,870 75.20%	29,415,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 4/27/2023 1:08:54 PM Gapped up on the prior session after reporting earnings +10% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons, sequentially, showed a deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate and earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. It is already owned by 9,240 top-rated funds.
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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$121.98	+0.13 0.11%	$122.22	$130.68	-6.66%	347,196 77.15%	450,000
Most Recent Note for MTH - 4/27/2023 1:12:30 PM Rebounded from the session's early low near its 50 DMA line ($114) following 2 losses with near average volume after briefly wedging to a new all-time high last week. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -39% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The Dec '22 quarter was noted for breaking a long streak of quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NEU - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Newmarket Corporation	$387.98	+25.78 7.12%	$389.73	$372.50	4.16%	25,429 65.20%	39,000
Most Recent Note for NEU - 4/27/2023 1:22:18 PM The Chemicals - Specialty firm is powering to a new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable gain. Reported earnings +75% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show very strong earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a big downturn in FY '21.
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NOA - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services North American Const Grp	$18.87	+0.70 3.85%	$19.14	$18.87	0.00%	49,132 67.30%	73,000
Most Recent Note for NOA - 4/27/2023 1:23:41 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line ($17.04) and it wedged up to hit new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great conviction. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported stronger Sep and Dec '22 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain."
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PLPC - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Preformed Line Products	$121.20	+0.12 0.10%	$126.79	$130.00	-6.77%	13,108 77.11%	17,000
Most Recent Note for PLPC - 4/27/2023 1:24:51 PM Perched near its all-time high following noted volume-driven gains. Through the Dec '22 quarter, 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago period had earnings per share up +25% or more (C criteria). Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '19.
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PNR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pentair Ltd	$56.09	+3.67 7.00%	$56.20	$60.85	-7.82%	1,177,516 82.40%	1,429,000
Most Recent Note for PNR - 4/27/2023 1:25:44 PM Reported earnings +7% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings and sales revenues history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ROK - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Rockwell Automation Inc	$275.22	+4.59 1.70%	$283.81	$309.36	-11.04%	1,098,505 165.69%	663,000
Most Recent Note for ROK - 4/27/2023 1:26:44 PM Posting a volume-driven gain today yet still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($285) in recent weeks. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $354 level. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter. Prior earnings history was not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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SLGN - NASDAQ - Containers/Packaging Silgan Holdings Inc	$47.85	-0.69 -1.41%	$49.05	$56.10	-14.71%	262,218 74.49%	352,000
Most Recent Note for SLGN - 4/27/2023 1:27:12 PM Following Mar '23 quarterly results it violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable volume-driven loss after it was perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +6% on +1% 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). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady.
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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$41.26	+2.20 5.62%	$41.36	$40.53	1.79%	949,441 103.09%	921,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 4/27/2023 1:29:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. During its prior consolidation, it found support above its 50 DMA line ($36.97). Reported earnings +21% on -2% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but showed a sequential deceleration in sales revenues growth rate.
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$238.91	-4.28 -1.76%	$242.40	$251.17	-4.88%	976,038 99.70%	979,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 4/27/2023 1:31:59 PM Abruptly pulling back from a new all-time high, undercut its 50 DMA line ($235) earlier then recovered. Reported earnings +0% for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$7.85	+0.16 2.02%	$7.96	$9.10	-13.79%	4,650,011 69.97%	6,646,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 4/27/2023 1:32:58 PM Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -24% on -20% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The Dec '22 quarter was noted for breaking a streak of many quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/26/22.
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WCN - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management Waste Connections Inc	$135.05	-5.17 -3.69%	$139.27	$148.20	-8.87%	1,554,352 175.83%	884,000
Most Recent Note for WCN - 4/27/2023 1:34:39 PM Encountering distributional pressure with 4 consecutive volume-driven losses. Wedged up toward its prior high and all-time high with gains lacking great volume conviction and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +7% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) track record included a slight downturn in FY '20."
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