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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 21ST, 2023
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DOW 35323.85 98.67 (0.28%) | NASDAQ 14097.08 33.78 (0.24%) | S&P 500 4550.84 15.97 (0.35%)

Time of Screening : 7/21/2023 11:57:55 AM Report Released : 7/21/2023 12:36:58 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
AAL - NASDAQ - Transportation-Airline American Airlines Group	$17.54	+0.10 0.57%	$17.67	$19.08	-8.07%	15,122,880 66.32%	22,803,000
Most Recent Note for AAL - 7/21/2023 11:59:35 AM Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 showed great earnings increases over the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been been strong and steady but included big losses in FY '20 and '21.
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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$161.57	-15.35 -8.68%	$175.00	$182.09	-11.27%	943,180 160.68%	587,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 7/21/2023 12:00:49 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings -3% versus the year ago period, and the 3 prior quarterly comparisons also were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/22.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$695.29	+19.16 2.83%	$697.20	$771.98	-9.93%	785,433 72.86%	1,078,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/21/2023 12:03:24 PM Gapped down yesterday violating its 50 DMA line ($709) and undercutting the prior low with a 2nd consecutive damaging volume-driven loss. Noted in the prior mid-day report - "Reported June '23 quarterly earnings +45% on +32% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. 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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BKR - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Baker Hughes Co Cl A	$35.40	+0.74 2.12%	$35.57	$35.87	-1.32%	5,182,646 71.04%	7,295,000
Most Recent Note for BKR - 7/21/2023 12:07:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high and little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $38 level. Reported strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 with its sales revenues growth rate showing impressive acceleration. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the investment system's fundamental requirements.
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BLX - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Latinoamericano C	$23.34	+0.91 4.06%	$23.85	$23.52	-0.77%	106,066 99.13%	107,000
Most Recent Note for BLX - 7/21/2023 12:09:43 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +52% versus the year ago period. Comparisons in Jun, Sep, Dec '22, and Mar '23 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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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$161.71	+4.67 2.97%	$163.90	$163.65	-1.19%	183,779 109.39%	168,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 7/21/2023 12:10:37 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +33% on +28% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings 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	$43.45	+1.61 3.85%	$43.62	$44.94	-3.32%	95,797 61.41%	156,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 7/21/2023 12:11:26 PM Consoidating this week after spiking to a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain after it reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -5% on -6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $48 level after a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/19/22."
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CSWI - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Specialty C S W Industrials Inc	$172.38	-0.81 -0.47%	$174.23	$174.23	-1.06%	32,466 60.12%	54,000
Most Recent Note for CSWI - 7/21/2023 12:12:41 PM Perched at its all-time high following 7 consecutive gains. Its 50 DMA line ($154) defines important near-term support. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +49% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) and sales revenues growth rate has been steady.
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EHC - NYSE - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Encompass Hralth Corp	$68.00	-0.55 -0.80%	$68.74	$68.99	-1.43%	293,032 58.03%	505,000
Most Recent Note for EHC - 7/21/2023 12:18:04 PM Recently wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Dec '22 and Mar '23 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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FLT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fleetcor Technologies	$251.81	-1.35 -0.53%	$254.05	$263.78	-4.54%	282,496 61.68%	458,000
Most Recent Note for FLT - 7/21/2023 12:19:28 PM Reported earnings +4% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/19/18.
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FOR - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Forestar Group Inc	$27.05	+1.77 6.98%	$27.25	$26.56	1.83%	302,574 219.26%	138,000
Most Recent Note for FOR - 7/21/2023 12:21:47 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$258.57	-9.26 -3.46%	$268.69	$271.94	-4.92%	112,067 70.93%	158,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 7/21/2023 12:22:56 PM Recently consolidating near its all-time high. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results on 7/26/23. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +1% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been very good.
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$46.01	-0.59 -1.27%	$46.92	$46.92	-1.94%	254,232 224.98%	113,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 7/21/2023 12:24:11 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high following M&A news. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results on 7/26/23. Three of the 4 latest quarterly earnings comparisons versus the year-ago periods through Mar '23 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$339.67	-7.99 -2.30%	$345.40	$358.07	-5.14%	2,604,818 167.62%	1,554,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 7/21/2023 12:27:21 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +25% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior 6 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation from its all-time high hit after a 3:1 share split effective 10/05/21. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$428.22	-9.20 -2.10%	$438.24	$485.00	-11.71%	5,689,268 75.38%	7,547,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 7/21/2023 12:29:34 PM Gapped down on the prior session. Through the Jun '23 quarter its earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '22. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/30/20.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$113.10	+0.69 0.61%	$113.70	$120.40	-6.06%	99,676 72.23%	138,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 7/21/2023 12:30:06 PM Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -5% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 12/31/21 mid-day report. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19.
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PRFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Perficient Inc	$94.39	+2.03 2.20%	$94.56	$110.28	-14.41%	182,125 79.53%	229,000
Most Recent Note for PRFT - 7/21/2023 12:31:30 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a streak of gains. The 7/19/23 mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $153 level. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady, a good match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$403.44	-6.61 -1.61%	$411.65	$411.65	-1.99%	281,334 58.86%	478,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 7/21/2023 12:32:20 PM Pulling back today following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains for new all-time highs. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results on 7/28/23. Subpar Mar '23 and Dec '22 quarters were noted when raising fundamental concerns after a streak of 9 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved following a downturn in FY '16.
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SLB - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services SLB	$55.54	-1.73 -3.01%	$56.61	$59.45	-6.59%	7,313,965 68.06%	10,746,000
Most Recent Note for SLB - 7/21/2023 12:34:05 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains from near its 200 DMA line. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +44% versus the year-ago period, its 9th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$304.38	+1.43 0.47%	$315.16	$329.07	-7.50%	2,050,339 71.54%	2,866,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 7/21/2023 12:35:26 PM Perched near its all-time high churning heavy volume since a noted "negative reversal" on Wednesday. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings +5% on -5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, breaking a streak of 5 strong quarterly earnings increase well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21."
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WST - NYSE - Medical-Supplies West Pharmaceutical Svcs	$382.66	+3.91 1.03%	$384.01	$389.39	-1.73%	320,390 87.78%	365,000
Most Recent Note for WST - 7/21/2023 12:36:53 PM Reported earnings -14% on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were also well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with subpar sales revenues growth.
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