Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 11th, 2024

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 11TH, 2024
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DOW 39810.06 88.7 (0.22%) | NASDAQ 18337.43 -310.02 (-1.66%) | S&P 500 5591.25 -42.66 (-0.76%)

Time of Screening : 7/11/2024 12:03:51 PM Report Released : 7/11/2024 12:29:44 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 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
USLM - NASDAQ United States Lime&Mnrls	$374.02	+10.23 2.81%	$377.83	16,139 70.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 23,000	$378.78 -1.26%	6/18/2024	$356.30	PP = $378.88 MB = $397.82
Most Recent Note - 7/11/2024 12:29:13 PM Y - Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($351). Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 5/15/24 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/28/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AWI - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Armstrong World Inds	$118.04	+4.20 3.68%	$118.50	$125.56	-5.99%	198,794 72.82%	273,000
Most Recent Note for AWI - 7/11/2024 12:05:44 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($114.70). Last noted with caution in the 5/17/24 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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BLX - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Latinoamericano C	$32.00	+1.40 4.58%	$32.00	$31.62	1.20%	85,617 72.56%	118,000
Most Recent Note for BLX - 7/11/2024 12:07:22 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +37% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Comparisons in prior quarters also showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$131.29	-4.92 -3.61%	$133.52	$140.50	-6.56%	405,121 80.22%	505,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 7/11/2024 12:08:38 PM This Israel-based Electronics firm gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high with its 3rd consecutive loss. 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	$856.66	-27.65 -3.13%	$890.76	$896.67	-4.46%	3,036,480 169.64%	1,790,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 7/11/2024 12:09:21 PM Pulling back with higher volume today after hovering near its all-time high. 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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CRTO - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Criteo SA Ads	$40.18	+0.25 0.63%	$40.62	$40.29	-0.27%	289,664 70.65%	410,000
Most Recent Note for CRTO - 7/11/2024 12:10:28 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after holding its ground stubbornly with volume totals cooling. 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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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$54.82	+2.32 4.42%	$55.63	$60.09	-8.77%	216,909 65.53%	331,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 7/11/2024 12:11:33 PM Gapped up today for a 4th consecutive gain, approaching its 52-week high. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings -10% on +8% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$133.83	+3.52 2.70%	$134.59	$130.41	2.62%	235,364 75.68%	311,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 7/11/2024 12:12:11 PM Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain is adding to a recent spurt higher, hitting new all-time highs after consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$9.98	+0.29 2.94%	$10.07	$10.25	-2.68%	2,444,695 65.17%	3,751,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/11/2024 12:12:42 PM Inching near multi-year highs today and recently wedging higher. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '23 quarterly earnings results versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and included a downturn in FY '22, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ITRI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Itron Inc	$104.43	+4.43 4.43%	$105.79	$111.00	-5.92%	468,713 76.59%	612,000
Most Recent Note for ITRI - 7/11/2024 12:13:32 PM Gapped up today challenging its 50 DMA line ($104.21) with a volume-driven gain. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +153% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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KBH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction K B Home	$72.92	+6.03 9.01%	$73.08	$74.66	-2.34%	969,670 71.99%	1,347,000
Most Recent Note for KBH - 7/11/2024 12:14:26 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($69) and approaching its all-time high. Reported earnings +11% on -3% sales revenues for the May '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23.
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KEQU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Kewaunee Scientific Corp	$44.00	+0.74 1.71%	$44.39	$48.43	-9.15%	15,787 87.71%	18,000
Most Recent Note for KEQU - 7/11/2024 12:15:42 PM Perched near its all-time high, recently enduring distributional pressure. Reported strong earnings increases in recent quarters through Apr '24. Subpar sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$431.28	+12.23 2.92%	$439.50	$437.39	-1.40%	137,303 71.89%	191,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 7/11/2024 12:16:46 PM After consolidating near its 50 DMA line it is hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +41% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/23.
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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$56.10	+0.68 1.22%	$57.00	$61.87	-9.33%	56,108 71.02%	79,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 7/11/2024 12:17:47 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($55.74) which may act as resistance following volume-driven losses. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +81% on +24% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 7th very strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20 and '21, not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Went through a significant consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/20.
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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$63.90	+2.85 4.67%	$64.24	$62.30	2.57%	16,019 66.75%	24,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 7/11/2024 12:18:57 PM Rallying to a new all-time high with today's gap up and 4th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par.
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NGVC - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Nat Grocers Vit Cottage	$23.80	+1.16 5.10%	$23.91	$22.96	3.64%	45,831 67.40%	68,000
Most Recent Note for NGVC - 7/11/2024 12:21:08 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain, getting extended from the prior high in the $22 area. Stubbornly held its ground in recent weeks and made gradual progress. Reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady."
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NRIM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Northrim Bancorp Inc	$58.26	+1.41 2.48%	$60.08	$59.90	-2.74%	17,887 99.37%	18,000
Most Recent Note for NRIM - 7/11/2024 12:22:17 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. This small and thinly traded Alaskan Bank's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) growth has not been strong and steady.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$184.02	-7.04 -3.68%	$193.47	$192.80	-4.56%	12,052,297 86.12%	13,995,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/11/2024 12:25:46 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks and making steady progress above prior highs in the $158-160 area. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +4% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23, breaking a streak of strong and steady growth. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter."
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TTMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards T T M Technologies Inc	$20.90	+0.46 2.24%	$21.19	$20.59	1.50%	492,868 65.63%	751,000
Most Recent Note for TTMI - 7/11/2024 12:28:06 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '24 qiuarterly earnings +72% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarters showed subpar earnings increases versus the year earlier without strong sales revenues increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$40.65	-0.50 -1.22%	$41.09	$41.73	-2.59%	883,576 76.90%	1,149,000
Most Recent Note for WES - 7/11/2024 12:29:39 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Made gradual progress since noted in the 5/20/24 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +183% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. This Limited Partnership's prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) history is also below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/24/21."
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