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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, 2023
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DOW 34465.62 204.2 (0.60%) | NASDAQ 13855.4 94.7 (0.69%) | S&P 500 4467.57 28.31 (0.64%)

Time of Screening : 7/12/2023 12:04:25 PM Report Released : 7/12/2023 12:45:07 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$235.85	-14.38 -5.75%	$251.88	6,564,408 105.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 6,237,000	$258.88 -8.90%	6/5/2023	$228.35	PP = $213.73 MB = $224.42
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2023 12:34:19 PM G - Pulling back abruptly today with above-average volume, retreating from near its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($219.64) and prior high ($213) define near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/27/2023. Click here.
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PII - NYSE Polaris Industries Inc	$129.45	+0.66 0.51%	$131.09	344,715 63.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 539,000	$129.09 0.28%	7/11/2023	$126.92	PP = $123.97 MB = $130.17
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2023 12:37:44 PM Y - Hit another new high today. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the prior mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 8/16/22 high plus 10 cents. Gain and strong close above the pivot point triggered a technical buy signal. Reported very strong Sep, Dec '22, and Mar '23 quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a slight downturn in FY '19 followed by strong growth. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/11/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFYA - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Afya Limited Cl A	$14.95	-0.61 -3.92%	$15.75	$17.02	-12.16%	143,543 68.68%	209,000
Most Recent Note for AFYA - 7/12/2023 12:05:26 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $28 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -6% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$722.75	+17.75 2.52%	$730.50	$747.13	-3.26%	655,893 70.98%	924,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/12/2023 12:06:33 PM Gapped up today after finding support its 50 DMA line ($697.64). Reported strong Mar '23 quarterly earnings +180% on +87% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $895 level. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/21.
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$91.60	+2.15 2.40%	$93.04	$89.83	1.97%	485,568 57.60%	843,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 7/12/2023 12:09:47 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high but faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $135 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +3% on +11% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Completed Secondary Offerings on 5/21/18 and 1/17/18.
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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$16.00	+0.15 0.95%	$16.25	$15.86	0.88%	556,750 72.02%	773,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 7/12/2023 12:10:14 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support at its 20 DMA line since noted in the 6/27/23 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since bottoming in FY '19 following a multi-year downturn which raised concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's strict guidelines."
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COKE - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Coca Cola Btlg Consol	$622.44	+3.35 0.54%	$626.34	$694.20	-10.34%	30,722 76.81%	40,000
Most Recent Note for COKE - 7/12/2023 12:11:19 PM Suffered 4 consecutive losses slumping below its 50 DMA line ($648) raising concerns and triggering technical sell signals. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/11/23. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong.
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$48.21	-0.46 -0.94%	$49.04	$48.82	-1.26%	6,644,408 60.50%	10,982,000
Most Recent Note for DAL - 7/12/2023 12:12:02 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since rising above its Apr '22 high with recently noted gains. Reported earnings of 25 cents per share versus a loss of $1.23 per share on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth rate reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services.
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$106.39	+1.41 1.34%	$108.51	$120.75	-11.90%	2,894,682 59.54%	4,862,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 7/12/2023 12:16:21 PM Rising from a short flat base with today's gain but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $199 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +17% on +33% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, breaking a streak of quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19.
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$113.07	+4.07 3.73%	$113.44	$109.42	3.34%	838,904 68.04%	1,233,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 7/12/2023 12:18:16 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $145 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "In the midst of a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/16/21 mid-day report near its all-time high. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +45% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00."
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FOUR - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Shift4 Payments	$69.59	+2.26 3.36%	$70.51	$76.40	-8.91%	671,798 63.62%	1,056,000
Most Recent Note for FOUR - 7/12/2023 12:21:26 PM Quarterly results through Mar '23 have shown strong sales revenues and earnings growth. After a loss in FY '20, it showed great earnings growth in FY '21 and '22.Found support above its 200 DMA line ($59) while slumping since the 4/20/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $103 level."
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IBKR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Interactive Brokers Grp	$85.70	-0.30 -0.35%	$86.39	$90.19	-4.98%	497,427 63.53%	783,000
Most Recent Note for IBKR - 7/12/2023 12:23:30 PM Rallied with volume-driven gains after finding support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Faces a little near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $90 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings rose +65% on +154% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter above 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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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$44.93	+4.19 10.28%	$45.52	$41.84	7.39%	3,608,355 253.04%	1,426,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 7/12/2023 12:25:40 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up and 4th consecutive gain backed by higher volume. Resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $99 level. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +30% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period, an improvement after 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A 2:1 split impacted share price on 10/02/21. This Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm completed its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.
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MHO - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M I Homes Inc	$89.05	+5.53 6.62%	$89.85	$88.28	0.87%	181,336 57.57%	315,000
Most Recent Note for MHO - 7/12/2023 12:26:51 PM Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +15% on +16% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Strong quarterly and annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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MOD - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Modine Mfg Co	$35.33	+2.36 7.16%	$35.97	$34.68	1.87%	425,863 90.42%	471,000
Most Recent Note for MOD - 7/12/2023 12:30:11 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks while consolidating. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +18% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong following a downturn in FY '20."
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MTW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Manitowoc Co	$19.24	+1.26 6.98%	$19.36	$20.20	-4.78%	477,583 160.26%	298,000
Most Recent Note for MTW - 7/12/2023 12:31:57 PM Gapped up today rebounding near its 52-week high. Encountered recent resistance in the $18-20 area. Reported strong earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$154.63	+2.38 1.57%	$154.95	$172.97	-10.60%	1,012,478 76.94%	1,316,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 7/12/2023 12:32:19 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm met resistance near its 50 DMA line ($162) and slumped further in recent weeks since noted with caution near its all-time high in the 5/08/23 mid-day report - "Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +38% on +24% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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PCYG - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Park City Group Inc	$9.18	-0.22 -2.34%	$9.62	$10.50	-12.57%	25,833 60.08%	43,000
Most Recent Note for PCYG - 7/12/2023 12:35:18 PM Pulled back after challenging its Feb '22 high following gains backed by above-average volume. This thinly-traded Computer Software firm showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Mar '23 versus the year-ago periods. Quarterly sales revenues totals have been in the $4-5 million range, rather minuscule, and its sales revenues growth rate has not been strong. Annual earnings included a downturn in FY '20.
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SPGI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch S&P Global Inc	$405.71	+9.29 2.34%	$409.45	$405.65	0.01%	816,151 73.07%	1,117,000
Most Recent Note for SPGI - 7/12/2023 12:40:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $484 level. Fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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STLA - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Stallantis NV	$18.58	+0.58 3.19%	$18.67	$18.97	-2.08%	3,311,204 82.08%	4,034,000
Most Recent Note for STLA - 7/12/2023 12:42:11 PM Gapped up today for a 4th consecutive gain rebounding toward prior highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $22 level following a deep consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain due to subpar quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history through Dec '22."
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STVN - NYSE - Medical-Services Stevanato Group S P A	$31.98	+0.22 0.69%	$32.19	$33.56	-4.71%	343,360 106.30%	323,000
Most Recent Note for STVN - 7/12/2023 12:43:23 PM Perched near its all-time high after pulling back testing support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -2% on +10% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TNC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Tennant Co	$78.92	+0.97 1.24%	$79.92	$82.07	-3.84%	65,069 67.08%	97,000
Most Recent Note for TNC - 7/12/2023 12:44:18 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line. The 2 latest quarterly earnings increases through Mar '23 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been subpar and leaves fundamental concerns.
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VIST - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Vista Energy SAB de CV	$26.71	+0.53 2.02%	$27.24	$26.20	1.95%	633,034 103.27%	613,000
Most Recent Note for VIST - 7/12/2023 12:45:01 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain after holding its ground stubbornly. Mexico-based Oil & Gas firm found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($22.34) while building an orderly base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '23 showed great sales revenues and earnings increases over the year-ago periods. After big losses in prior years, it had profitable results in FY '21 and '22.
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