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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 14TH, 2024
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DOW 39426.28 -5.23 (-0.01%) | NASDAQ 16430.31 42.07 (0.26%) | S&P 500 5224.1 2.68 (0.05%)

Time of Screening : 5/14/2024 12:02:46 PM Report Released : 5/14/2024 12:35:08 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
AXON - NASDAQ Axon Enterprise Inc	$292.48	-7.75 -2.58%	$299.01	423,080 85.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 495,000	$329.87 -11.33%	4/5/2024	$309.90	PP = $325.73 MB = $342.02
Most Recent Note - 5/14/2024 12:06:32 PM G - Sinking further below its 50 DMA line ($310) with today's 6th consecutive loss undercutting the prior low. Previously noted - "More damaging losses below the prior low ($291.35 on 4/19/24) would trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +31% on +34% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamentals remain strong." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/29/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARIS - NYSE - Pollution Control Aris Water Solutions Cl A	$16.69	+0.39 2.39%	$16.79	$17.27	-3.36%	248,333 62.40%	398,000
Most Recent Note for ARIS - 5/14/2024 12:03:20 PM Holding its ground stubbornly perched near its 52-week high following a noted streak of 5 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +100% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly results were subpar and fundamental concerns remain.
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BAH - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting Booz Allen Hamilton Cl A	$149.30	-2.52 -1.66%	$152.23	$156.83	-4.80%	419,026 70.78%	592,000
Most Recent Note for BAH - 5/14/2024 12:07:34 PM Down today following a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +32% on +13% sales revenue3s for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Two of the 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Commercial Services - Consulting firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been steady.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$82.47	+0.35 0.43%	$83.32	$88.00	-6.28%	1,910,058 59.65%	3,202,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 5/14/2024 12:11:17 PM It has not formed a sound base but and gapped up rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($82.24) last week and it is perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Irish Building - Cement firm reported strong Mar '24 earnings versus a loss on +2% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Subpar sales revenues growth is cause for concern. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '20.
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CRUS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Cirrus Logic Inc	$110.47	+2.69 2.49%	$111.74	$108.25	2.05%	320,738 82.66%	388,000
Most Recent Note for CRUS - 5/14/2024 12:12:32 PM Traded above its Mar '23 high with today's 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Mar '24 earnings +35% on +0% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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ESEA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Euroseas Ltd	$37.55	-0.94 -2.44%	$38.26	$42.29	-11.21%	17,143 61.23%	28,000
Most Recent Note for ESEA - 5/14/2024 12:13:44 PM Consolidating after it rebounded well above its 50 DMA line ($35.63) toward prior highs. Reported strong Sep and Dec '23 quarterly results versus year-ago periods. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth history has been below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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GTLS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Equipment &; Services Chart Industries Inc	$157.36	+4.21 2.75%	$157.74	$184.65	-14.78%	410,809 77.51%	530,000
Most Recent Note for GTLS - 5/14/2024 12:14:53 PM Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +8% on +79% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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HRB - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Block H & R Inc	$52.98	+0.28 0.53%	$53.40	$54.21	-2.27%	830,012 75.80%	1,095,000
Most Recent Note for HRB - 5/14/2024 12:16:33 PM Holding its ground stubbornly after a big gap up on 5/10/24 for a new all-time high. The 5/13/24 mid-day report cautioned members - "Through the Mar '24 quarter fundamental concerns remain."
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$163.60	+0.65 0.40%	$165.22	$184.38	-11.27%	110,781 74.35%	149,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 5/14/2024 12:17:36 PM Reversed into the red on the prior session after hitting another new all-time high following 7 consecutive gains. It is very extended from any sound base and prior mid-day reports cautioned members -"Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +114% on +24% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Sequential quarterly comparisons show acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system after a downturn in FY '22 earnings (A criteria)."
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LOPE - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services Grand Canyon Education	$144.55	-2.39 -1.63%	$146.45	$156.56	-7.67%	184,326 105.93%	174,000
Most Recent Note for LOPE - 5/14/2024 12:19:51 PM Consolidating near its all-time high following last week's considerable volume-driven gains. The 5/10/24 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$42.70	-4.91 -10.31%	$43.35	$48.68	-12.28%	842,052 597.20%	141,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 5/14/2024 12:24:05 PM Gapped down today for a big loss after reaching a new 52-week high with a streak of 11 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +68% on +46% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '22. Completed $16 IPO on 10/27/17.
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MG - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services Mistras Group Inc	$8.78	-0.25 -2.80%	$9.09	$9.85	-10.89%	52,965 72.55%	73,000
Most Recent Note for MG - 5/14/2024 12:26:31 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($9.14) with higher volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Subpar sales revenues and earnings growth is a cause for concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Last noted with caution in the 7/07/16 mid-day report - "Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/30/12."
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NMM - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Navios Maritime Partners	$44.96	-3.70 -7.60%	$47.50	$48.88	-8.02%	313,648 170.46%	184,000
Most Recent Note for NMM - 5/14/2024 12:29:09 PM Retreating abruptly from its 52-week high hit on the prior session with today's big volume-driven loss, testing the prior highs of a recently noted flat base. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '24 showed subpar sales revenues and earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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NTIC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Northern Tech Intl Corp	$17.60	+0.55 3.23%	$17.97	$19.63	-10.34%	23,608 63.81%	37,000
Most Recent Note for NTIC - 5/14/2024 12:30:38 PM Rebounding today after retreating abruptly from its 52-week high with a big loss backed by above-average volume when noted with caution in the prior mid-day report - "Reported earnings +260% on +14% sales revenues for the Feb '24 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria)."
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STEP - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt StepStone Group Inc	$38.33	+0.34 0.89%	$38.69	$38.70	-0.96%	439,443 132.76%	331,000
Most Recent Note for STEP - 5/14/2024 12:32:55 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and inching higher for new 52-week highs. It has been encountering distributional pressure and meeting stubborn resistance in the $37 area in recent weeks. Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 9/16/20.
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