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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 31ST, 2024
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DOW 38195.29 83.81 (0.22%) | NASDAQ 16459.17 -277.9 (-1.66%) | S&P 500 5196.06 -39.42 (-0.75%)

Time of Screening : 5/31/2024 12:51:54 PM Report Released : 5/31/2024 1:26:51 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 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
CLS - NYSE Celestica Inc	$53.77	-3.64 -6.33%	$57.49	2,098,057 92.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,277,000	$61.06 -11.95%	5/15/2024	$51.52	PP = $51.22 MB = $53.78
Most Recent Note - 5/31/2024 1:00:16 PM G - Pulling back today with ever-increasing volume behind its 3rd consecutive loss, retreating from its all-time high. Noted recently - "Extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $51 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($47.83)." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/15/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANF - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Abercrombie & Fitch Co	$171.53	-6.94 -3.89%	$177.13	$196.99	-12.92%	1,513,482 97.96%	1,545,000
Most Recent Note for ANF - 5/31/2024 12:55:30 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive volume-drive loss today after spiking to new 52-week and all-time highs with considerable gains backed by above average volume. Reported very strong earninhgs increases in quarterly comparisons through Apr '14 but its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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APO - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Apollo Global Management	$114.07	-2.70 -2.31%	$119.55	$117.21	-2.68%	1,810,859 89.03%	2,034,000
Most Recent Note for APO - 5/31/2024 12:58:12 PM Reversed into the red after today's early gain for a new all-time high. Through Mar '24 earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the 4 latest 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 guidelines.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$99.35	-6.01 -5.70%	$106.28	$109.49	-9.26%	276,500 68.61%	403,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 5/31/2024 12:59:10 PM This Israel-based Electronics firm is pulling back for a 2nd loss after powering to new 52-week highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +50% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly results were subpar. Previously met stubborn resistance in the $89-90 area.
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$796.85	-18.49 -2.27%	$809.87	$819.50	-2.76%	1,684,045 99.00%	1,701,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 5/31/2024 1:02:26 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's gap down and volume-driven loss, slumping toward the prior high ($787). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +10% on +9% sales revenues for the May '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$172.41	+3.42 2.02%	$173.17	$178.52	-3.42%	26,618 88.73%	30,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 5/31/2024 1:02:47 PM Recently rallied to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains and it has stubbornly held its ground. Reported earnings +52% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$79.21	-0.75 -0.94%	$80.30	$88.00	-9.99%	12,540,676 374.68%	3,347,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 5/31/2024 1:03:40 PM Still lingering below its 50 DMA line ($81.65) which is now downward sloping. It was perched within close striking distance of its all-time high when noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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CRTO - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Criteo SA Ads	$38.66	-0.70 -1.78%	$39.85	$39.97	-3.28%	231,163 78.36%	295,000
Most Recent Note for CRTO - 5/31/2024 1:04:38 PM Pulling back today following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains after a brief consolidation since rallying above its Feb '23 high. Found support in recent weeks while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($36.25). Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but with subpar sales revenues growth still a cause for concern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$382.42	-13.17 -3.33%	$400.97	$401.98	-4.87%	318,434 77.29%	412,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 5/31/2024 1:05:47 PM Pulling back from its all-time high today after recently wedging higher and getting extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +80% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 6th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earning growth has been steady.
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FCNCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Citizens Bancshs A	$1,702.67	-20.70 -1.20%	$1,726.70	$1,810.03	-5.93%	50,566 65.67%	77,000
Most Recent Note for FCNCA - 5/31/2024 1:08:37 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive loss. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,669) during prior consolidations. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +163% on -78% sales revenues versus the year ago period. It showed very strong Jun, Sep, and Dec '23 quarterly results well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FLXS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Flexsteel Industries Inc	$35.81	-1.69 -4.51%	$37.51	$41.64	-14.00%	15,885 69.07%	23,000
Most Recent Note for FLXS - 5/31/2024 1:09:25 PM Reported +139% earnings on +8% sales for the Mar '24 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line First Solar Inc	$262.62	-14.16 -5.12%	$281.00	$286.60	-8.37%	2,257,202 87.69%	2,574,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 5/31/2024 1:10:41 PM Consolidating after noted volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. It has been quickly approaching its all-time high ($317 in May '08). Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +450% on +45% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show great improvement. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria) after a loss in FY '22. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/4/2008.
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$219.55	+4.44 2.06%	$219.67	$225.61	-2.69%	242,393 71.93%	337,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 5/31/2024 1:11:12 PM Hovering at its all-time high. Posted a couple of volume-driven gains since rallying from below its 50 DMA line. Reported Apr '24 quarterly earnings +16% on +39% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$27.55	-0.01 -0.04%	$27.84	$30.99	-11.10%	19,817 66.06%	30,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 5/31/2024 1:12:24 PM Consolidating -11.1% off its 52-week high. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down.
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IBKR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Interactive Brokers Grp	$122.83	-4.46 -3.50%	$127.72	$129.19	-4.92%	680,484 78.40%	868,000
Most Recent Note for IBKR - 5/31/2024 1:13:49 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss after wedging into all-time high territory with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume conviction. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +21% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings for FY '19 matched the year prior while otherwise its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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NTAP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Netapp Inc	$117.02	+0.52 0.45%	$121.48	$118.68	-1.40%	1,684,824 98.24%	1,715,000
Most Recent Note for NTAP - 5/31/2024 1:19:11 PM Perched at new multi-year highs with today's gain adding to recently noted volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after a considerable "breakaway gap" noted on 3/04/24. Reported Apr '24 quarterly earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been up and down.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$1,076.36	-28.64 -2.59%	$1,127.17	$1,158.19	-7.07%	30,852,715 67.83%	45,484,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 5/31/2024 1:19:51 PM Pulling back from a new all-time high following recently noted gaps up and volume-driven gains clearing an 11-week "V" shaped consolidation. Reported Apr '24 quarterly earnings +461% on +262% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th very strong quarter after 3 quarterly comparisons down from the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, noted as a flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20.
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NVT - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt nVent Electric	$78.40	-4.29 -5.19%	$83.09	$86.57	-9.44%	1,226,577 81.66%	1,502,000
Most Recent Note for NVT - 5/31/2024 1:21:58 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive loss testing prior highs in the $78-79 area. Recently rallied from support at its 50 DMA line ($77). Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +15% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) following a streak of 5 strong quarterly comparisons.
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PSTG - NYSE - Computer-Data Storage Pure Storage Inc Cl A	$59.90	-3.36 -5.30%	$64.51	$68.75	-12.88%	3,791,745 123.87%	3,061,000
Most Recent Note for PSTG - 5/31/2024 1:22:41 PM Retreating abruptly today after it hit yet another new all-time high on the prior session with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Apr '24 quarterly earnings +300% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '21.
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UBS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks U B S Ag	$31.39	+0.16 0.50%	$31.54	$32.13	-2.32%	1,820,989 74.94%	2,430,000
Most Recent Note for UBS - 5/31/2024 1:26:45 PM Rebounded with recent gains lacking great volume while challenging prior highs in the $31-32 area which acted as stubborn resistance in prior months. Reported +63% earnings on +71% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been erratic, fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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