Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 1st, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2020
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DOW 23746.56 -599.16 (-2.46%) | NASDAQ 8592.4 -297.15 (-3.34%) | S&P 500 2837.22 -75.24 (-2.58%)

Time of Screening : 5/1/2020 12:04:12 PM Report Released : 5/1/2020 12:50:24 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$294.25	+0.45 0.15%	$299.00	$327.85	-10.25%	32,672,554 58.48%	55,870,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 5/1/2020 12:10:02 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,220 in Dec '19 to 5,010 in Mar '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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ACIA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Acacia Communications	$67.70	+0.01 0.01%	$68.10	$69.00	-1.88%	467,633 64.86%	721,000
Most Recent Note for ACIA - 5/1/2020 12:14:00 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +17% on +20% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/19 announced M&A news with Cisco Systems (CSCO).
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ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$21.64	-0.07 -0.32%	$21.95	$24.92	-13.16%	10,609 75.78%	14,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 5/1/2020 12:15:18 PM Consolidating near its 50 and 200 DMA lines. 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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AEM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd	$60.50	+1.82 3.10%	$61.90	$64.88	-6.75%	1,387,381 51.23%	2,708,000
Most Recent Note for AEM - 5/1/2020 12:17:39 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high impressively after a deep slump. This Canadian firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group's 3 latest quarterly sales revenues and earning increases through Mar '20 have been strong. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has also been up and down.
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AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$188.44	+1.10 0.59%	$189.84	$202.22	-6.81%	2,471,576 55.28%	4,471,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 5/1/2020 12:18:55 PM Rebounded since undercutting its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 earnings its growth has been steady."
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$2,292.41	-181.59 -7.34%	$2,362.44	$2,475.00	-7.38%	5,027,939 75.77%	6,636,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 5/1/2020 12:21:42 PM Gapped down today from a new all time high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings -29% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive 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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ARCE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Arco Platform Ltd	$51.21	+0.99 1.97%	$52.65	$59.49	-13.92%	187,662 90.66%	207,000
Most Recent Note for ARCE - 5/1/2020 12:24:07 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines and now -14.7% off its all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 10/25/29. Prior quarterly comparisons were erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern since its $17.50 IPO on 9/26/18.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$31.20	+0.59 1.93%	$31.39	$31.49	-0.92%	340,839 60.86%	560,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 5/1/2020 12:24:49 PM Perched near its 52-week high following impressive volume-driven gains this week. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +39% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Did not form a sound base pattern, yet faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20.
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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$13.04	-0.95 -6.80%	$13.70	$15.00	-13.07%	72,320 51.66%	140,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 5/1/2020 12:26:17 PM Gapped down today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting another new 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively. Due to report earnings news on 5/12/20. Reported earnings +250% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, a 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GSHD - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Goosehead Insurance Cl A	$57.40	+1.26 2.24%	$59.38	$63.07	-8.99%	124,939 51.84%	241,000
Most Recent Note for GSHD - 5/1/2020 12:28:45 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep pullback below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings -94% on -12% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern and it rallied considerably since its $10 IPO on 4/27/18."
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HRC - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Hill-Rom Holdings Inc	$104.06	-8.43 -7.49%	$108.00	$117.50	-11.44%	810,213 97.15%	834,000
Most Recent Note for HRC - 5/1/2020 12:30:05 PM Gapped down today retreating abruptly after wedging to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +12% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$92.84	-3.70 -3.83%	$94.90	$102.10	-9.07%	724,863 59.32%	1,222,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 5/1/2020 12:31:06 PM Gapped down today, retreating after wedging to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Due to report earnings news on 5/07/20. Reported Dec '19 earnings +4% on a +19% increase in sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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NPTN - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Neophotonics Corp	$8.62	-1.01 -10.45%	$9.90	$9.99	-13.76%	1,233,538 135.85%	908,000
Most Recent Note for NPTN - 5/1/2020 12:34:09 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd volume-driven loss following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings of 17 cents per share on sales revenues +23% versus a year ago loss of 19 cents per share. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$14.23	+0.46 3.30%	$14.97	$15.60	-8.81%	65,472 167.88%	39,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 5/1/2020 12:35:30 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high after a deep pullback in recent weeks. Reported earnings +36% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior earnings increases in quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$157.25	+1.93 1.24%	$164.00	$177.99	-11.65%	479,231 52.43%	914,000
Most Recent Note for RMD - 5/1/2020 12:37:01 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($155). Reported earnings +45% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, breaking a streak of 5 comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth after a downturn in FY '15 has been slow and steady, not a great match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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SENEA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Seneca Foods Corp Cl A	$36.42	+0.44 1.22%	$36.72	$41.88	-13.04%	22,464 64.18%	35,000
Most Recent Note for SENEA - 5/1/2020 12:38:05 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. The 4/20/20 mid-day report noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history and erratic quarterly results leave fundamental concerns."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.74	-0.02 -0.26%	$5.74	$6.42	-10.59%	12,066 109.69%	11,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 5/1/2020 12:39:52 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to $6.40. The 4/28/20 mid-day report noted - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$153.11	-2.38 -1.53%	$157.25	$158.98	-3.69%	1,244,783 62.18%	2,002,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 5/1/2020 12:43:14 PM Reported earnings +19% on +33% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, breaking a strong track record of +25% earnings increases (C criteria). Rebounded from below its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and it is perched at its all-time high. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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TECH - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Bio-Techne Corp	$221.33	-3.67 -1.63%	$223.21	$229.00	-3.35%	157,948 59.83%	264,000
Most Recent Note for TECH - 5/1/2020 12:47:23 PM Perched at its all-time high following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$276.98	-15.61 -5.33%	$287.88	$323.78	-14.46%	1,339,312 57.70%	2,321,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 5/1/2020 12:49:16 PM Pulling back today after impressively rebounding near its all-time high following a deep pullback. Due to report earnings news on 5/09/20. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +37% on +35% sales revenues, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/19.
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ZYXI - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Zynex Inc	$16.65	-1.01 -5.72%	$18.00	$18.38	-9.41%	311,209 69.31%	449,000
Most Recent Note for ZYXI - 5/1/2020 12:50:21 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following big volume-driven gains. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and rallied impressively. Reported earnings +29% on +66% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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