Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 16th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 7/16/2020 12:33:46 PM Report Released : 7/16/2020 1:13:53 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$521.25	-2.01 -0.38%	$529.74	7,569,142 110.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 6,850,000	$575.37 -9.41%	5/14/2020	$441.95	PP = $449.62 MB = $472.10
Most Recent Note - 7/16/2020 1:08:28 PM G - Very extended from any sound base, consolidating near its all-time high following a big volume-driven gain on 7/10/20. Prior highs in the $458 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line ($453). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/2/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$2,963.27	-45.60 -1.52%	$2,989.00	$3,344.29	-11.39%	3,186,480 72.90%	4,371,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 7/16/2020 12:34:26 PM On track for a 4th consecutive volume-driven loss following "negative reversal" on 7/13/20 after hitting a new all-time high. Very extended from any sound base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -29% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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APD - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified Air Products & Chemicals	$285.74	+3.77 1.34%	$286.53	$285.30	0.15%	1,829,374 165.85%	1,103,000
Most Recent Note for APD - 7/16/2020 12:35:22 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 13th consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$380.48	+5.05 1.35%	$380.75	$402.87	-5.56%	470,558 63.76%	738,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/16/2020 12:35:53 PM Retreating from its all-time high with volume-driven losses this week. Very extended from any sound base. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +56% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$35.25	+2.34 7.11%	$35.69	$40.06	-12.01%	730,323 116.85%	625,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 7/16/2020 12:37:52 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($33.26). It has not formed a sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/08/20. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +39% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20.
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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$61.33	-3.62 -5.57%	$64.37	$70.84	-13.42%	118,123 80.91%	146,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 7/16/2020 12:39:49 PM Slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '20 earnings -15% on -12% sales revenues. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$182.96	-5.13 -2.73%	$186.86	$202.82	-9.79%	3,820,189 58.65%	6,513,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 7/16/2020 12:41:29 PM Slumping from its all-time high toward its 50 DMA line ($181). Reported earnings -25% on +30% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Large supply of 901 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 3,159 top-rated funds (I criteria).
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DOYU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Doyou Intl Holdings Ltd Ads	$12.08	-0.24 -1.95%	$12.15	$14.08	-14.20%	1,290,998 65.30%	1,977,000
Most Recent Note for DOYU - 7/16/2020 12:42:18 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive loss after a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "China-based Internet firm has a limited history and sub par fundamentals."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$408.56	-5.12 -1.24%	$422.15	$417.34	-2.10%	679,619 70.94%	958,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 7/16/2020 12:45:37 PM Perched at its all-time high following 6 consecutive gains, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +37% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong and steady, satisfying the A criteria.
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$14.34	+1.88 15.05%	$14.63	$13.44	6.66%	254,396 652.30%	39,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 7/16/2020 12:46:23 PM Rallying with impressive volume-driven gains this week. Went through a deep consolidation since share price was impacted by a 2-1 split as of 8/23/18. Reported earnings +35% on +39% sales revenues for the May '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FOCS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Focus Financial Partners	$37.98	+1.06 2.88%	$38.85	$37.16	2.22%	331,612 92.37%	359,000
Most Recent Note for FOCS - 7/16/2020 12:48:10 PM Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $40 level. Reported earnings +57% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GFI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Gold Fields Ltd Adr	$11.08	-0.01 -0.09%	$11.27	$11.11	-0.27%	4,806,169 62.43%	7,698,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 7/16/2020 12:53:18 PM Hit new multi-year highs today, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "This South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems industry has shown erratic sales revenues and earnings history through the Dec '19 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental concern."
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GRBK - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Green Brick Partners Inc	$13.10	+0.15 1.16%	$13.25	$13.23	-0.98%	146,359 65.34%	224,000
Most Recent Note for GRBK - 7/16/2020 12:55:36 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Held its ground following recent volume-driven gains when last noted with caution in the 7/08/20 mid-day report - "Went through a deep consolidation and impressive rebound in recent months. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$5.86	-0.16 -2.66%	$6.05	$6.11	-4.09%	4,915,379 65.81%	7,469,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/16/2020 12:56:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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LIN - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Linde Plc	$239.24	+1.61 0.68%	$245.52	$241.18	-0.81%	1,922,568 90.82%	2,117,000
Most Recent Note for LIN - 7/16/2020 12:59:16 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Pulled back and found support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 6/08/20 mid-day report - "This UK-based Chemicals - Specialty firm through Mar '20 has a quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history that has been erratic."
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LL - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lumber Liquidators Hldgs	$18.98	+1.09 6.09%	$19.15	$17.93	5.86%	916,400 75.80%	1,209,000
Most Recent Note for LL - 7/16/2020 1:00:26 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of big volume-driven gains this week. Reported earnings of 44 cents per share versus a 13 cents loss for the Mar '20 quarter with +0% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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LVGO - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Livongo Health Inc	$101.00	-7.31 -6.75%	$106.99	$114.94	-12.13%	2,842,971 65.36%	4,350,000
Most Recent Note for LVGO - 7/16/2020 1:01:58 PM Following a "negative reversal" on 7/13/20 it has been hovering near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. 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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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$52.69	+1.34 2.61%	$53.51	$57.57	-8.48%	14,478,096 112.43%	12,878,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 7/16/2020 1:05:46 PM Following M&A news with E*Trade Financial Corp (ETFC) it went through a deep slump and rebounded impressively. Faces resistance up to the $57 level. Reported earnings +66% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) showed strong improvement after a loss in FY '12 and downturn in FY '14.
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MXIM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Maxim Integrated Prods	$69.74	-0.73 -1.04%	$69.98	$73.52	-5.14%	2,501,993 86.45%	2,894,000
Most Recent Note for MXIM - 7/16/2020 1:06:09 PM Gapped up on 7/13/20 for new multi-year highs after M&A news. Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), with sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a new product (N criteria) in great demand. 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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QGEN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Qiagen Nv	$47.94	+1.64 3.54%	$48.03	$46.98	2.04%	5,870,650 560.71%	1,047,000
Most Recent Note for QGEN - 7/16/2020 1:09:32 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Consolidated since M&A news on 3/03/20. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RVP - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Retractable Technologies	$9.99	+1.38 15.97%	$10.00	$9.69	3.04%	998,140 121.58%	821,000
Most Recent Note for RVP - 7/16/2020 1:10:34 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Showed great earnings improvement in recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 with stronger sales revenues growth, however, quarterly sales totals are in the $11-13 million range, still rather minuscule for publicly traded companies. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$29.44	+0.11 0.38%	$29.47	$31.98	-7.94%	1,435,455 68.26%	2,103,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 7/16/2020 1:11:29 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Rebounding toward its 52-week high. Found support while consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines in recent weeks. This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +5% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were lower than the respective year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$65.64	-0.42 -0.64%	$65.72	$67.21	-2.34%	7,982,219 87.22%	9,152,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/16/2020 1:13:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +93% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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