Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 15th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 15TH, 2020
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DOW 23532.6 -92.74 (-0.39%) | NASDAQ 8903.98 -39.74 (-0.44%) | S&P 500 2839.08 -13.42 (-0.47%)

Time of Screening : 5/15/2020 12:22:21 PM Report Released : 5/15/2020 1:04:31 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
ACIA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Acacia Communications	$67.06	-1.04 -1.53%	$67.44	$69.13	-2.99%	1,021,172 132.97%	768,000
Most Recent Note for ACIA - 5/15/2020 12:25:31 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +46% on +19% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/19 announced M&A news with Cisco Systems (CSCO).
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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$503.00	+4.80 0.96%	$503.70	$576.81	-12.80%	1,211,275 83.19%	1,456,000
Most Recent Note for BLK - 5/15/2020 12:26:29 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line after pricing a new Public Offering. Reported earnings +0% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 1/22/18 mid-day report while perched at its all-time high - "Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$49.05	+2.22 4.74%	$49.12	$49.91	-1.72%	1,451,488 64.06%	2,266,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 5/15/2020 12:27:51 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +58% on +7% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '17, not strong and steady."
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CMCL - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Caledonia Mining Corp	$13.11	+0.17 1.31%	$13.31	$13.90	-5.68%	25,312 70.31%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 5/15/2020 12:30:01 PM Reported strong Mar '20 quarterly results, but prior quarterly comparisons were negative versus the year ago periods.
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D - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Dominion Res Inc Va	$78.30	-1.33 -1.67%	$79.48	$90.89	-13.85%	3,529,939 79.00%	4,468,000
Most Recent Note for D - 5/15/2020 12:33:11 PM Utility firm abruptly retreated from its all-time high and has been meeting resistance at its 200 DMA lines.
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$68.35	+3.16 4.85%	$68.61	$72.15	-5.27%	3,969,405 85.71%	4,631,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 5/15/2020 12:34:17 PM Perched near its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarters with strong sales revenues growth. Produced losses in annual earnings (A criteria) history through '19. Limited history is a concerns since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19.
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$10.26	+0.38 3.85%	$10.36	$10.18	0.79%	374,614 72.74%	515,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 5/15/2020 12:35:28 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground following a volume-driven gain on 5/04/20. Due to report Mar '20 quarterly results on 5/19/20. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases versus year ago losses. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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GAU - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Galiano Gold Inc	$1.25	+0.05 4.16%	$1.26	$1.28	-2.35%	470,299 83.53%	563,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 5/15/2020 12:35:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Formerly known as Asanko Gold Inc (AKG), it has been stubbornly holding its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are sub par."
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$120.48	+9.11 8.18%	$121.13	$141.67	-14.96%	319,200 77.85%	410,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 5/15/2020 12:39:19 PM Gapped up today after it reported earnings +28% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $141 level. Rebounding impressively after a deep pullback since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20.
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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$28.50	-0.09 -0.31%	$28.64	$29.13	-2.16%	445,232 62.01%	718,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 5/15/2020 12:41:03 PM Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +200% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Impressively rebounded and it is perched at its all-time high following a streak of gains after a deep "V" shaped consolidation. Limited history remains a concern and has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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IEC - AMEX - Elec-Contract Mfg I E C Electronics Corp	$8.20	+0.31 3.93%	$8.45	$9.57	-14.32%	35,608 148.37%	24,000
Most Recent Note for IEC - 5/15/2020 12:44:57 PM It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $9 level. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '17. Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods, but sales revenues growth has been decelerating, +35%, +28%, +26%, and +18% in the Jun, Sep, Dec '19, and Mar '20 quarters, respectively.
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INSU - NASDAQ - Finance-Blank Check Insurance Acquistion Corp	$10.08	+0.01 0.10%	$10.08	$10.61	-5.00%	128,200 170.93%	75,000
Most Recent Note for INSU - 5/15/2020 12:45:16 PM Limited history for this thinly-traded Blank Check company.
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$49.42	+0.46 0.94%	$51.01	$49.13	0.59%	23,590,642 129.43%	18,227,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 5/15/2020 12:47:54 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings -15% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Chinese retailer last 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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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$168.59	-7.32 -4.16%	$169.87	$184.50	-8.63%	1,283,826 70.89%	1,811,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 5/15/2020 12:50:27 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines, perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +37% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings growth well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '15.
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LVGO - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Livongo Health Inc	$60.00	-1.16 -1.90%	$61.94	$63.55	-5.59%	2,067,419 71.00%	2,912,000
Most Recent Note for LVGO - 5/15/2020 12:51:47 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from prior highs in the $45 area. Reported strong Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods but fundamental concerns remain. Digital health firm 's limited history remains a concern. Went through a choppy consolidation since completing its $28 IPO on 7/25/20.
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MMC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Marsh & Mclennan	$105.90	-0.21 -0.19%	$107.87	$119.88	-11.67%	3,327,631 104.31%	3,190,000
Most Recent Note for MMC - 5/15/2020 12:52:01 PM Slumped from its all-time high and it has been rebounding. Earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Mar '20.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$43.23	-0.09 -0.21%	$43.49	$43.79	-1.28%	80,582 76.02%	106,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 5/15/2020 12:53:59 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel hit a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Mar '20 earnings +27%% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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PFSW - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services P F S Web Inc	$6.24	+0.48 8.33%	$6.40	$6.18	0.97%	95,034 120.30%	79,000
Most Recent Note for PFSW - 5/15/2020 12:55:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today following a recent streak of volume-driven gains, however, overhead supply remains to act as resistance. The prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +400% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$18.81	+2.81 17.56%	$19.10	$16.00	17.56%	86,002 220.52%	39,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 5/15/2020 12:56:15 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback in recent weeks. This REIT 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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QDEL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Quidel Corp	$195.52	+9.79 5.27%	$199.72	$210.81	-7.25%	925,710 103.90%	891,000
Most Recent Note for QDEL - 5/15/2020 12:58:34 PM Consolidating near its high after getting very extended from any sound base with a considerable gap up on 5/11/20 following FDA approval of a new coronavirus test. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +34% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. This San Diego, CA based maker of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases has earned a high Earnings Per Share rating of 97. 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 very strong earnings growth in FY '17 and '18.
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ROK - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Rockwell Automation Inc	$198.91	+8.92 4.69%	$200.00	$209.61	-5.10%	962,792 72.17%	1,334,000
Most Recent Note for ROK - 5/15/2020 12:59:41 PM Rebounding near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +19% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior earnings history was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SSRM - NASDAQ - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems SSR Mining Inc	$20.81	+2.07 11.05%	$20.82	$19.42	7.16%	2,163,057 107.19%	2,018,000
Most Recent Note for SSRM - 5/15/2020 1:01:34 PM Gapped up today and hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Impressively rebounded after a deep pullback. Bullish action came after it reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +121% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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WSTG - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics Wayside Tech Group Inc	$19.59	+1.36 7.46%	$19.95	$19.26	1.71%	56,155 401.11%	14,000
Most Recent Note for WSTG - 5/15/2020 1:03:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with another big volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly following big volume-driven gains when recently noted as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +50% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ZYXI - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Zynex Inc	$21.24	+1.67 8.53%	$21.45	$22.48	-5.52%	938,277 157.17%	597,000
Most Recent Note for ZYXI - 5/15/2020 1:04:25 PM Perched near its 52-week high, very extended from any sound base after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. 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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