Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, August 7th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 8/7/2020 12:21:46 PM Report Released : 8/7/2020 1:24:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
FTNT - NASDAQ Fortinet Inc	$130.69	-8.83 -6.33%	$131.68	2,362,992 152.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,552,000	$151.95 -13.99%	6/22/2020	$142.68	PP = $149.79 MB = $157.28
Most Recent Note - 8/7/2020 12:47:28 PM G - Color code is changed to green after it gapped down today, violating its 50 DMA line ($137), following its Jun '20 quarterly report of earnings +41% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior low ($124.24 on 7/15/20) defines the next important support level to watch. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $151 level which may hinder upward price progress. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/3/2020. Click here.
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TTD - NASDAQ The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$503.27	+22.52 4.68%	$510.00	1,271,737 78.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,619,000	$500.00 0.65%	6/3/2020	$340.61	PP = $327.35 MB = $343.72
Most Recent Note - 8/7/2020 1:18:20 PM G - Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings -3% on -13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base of sufficient length. Its 50 DMA line ($412.80) and prior low ($404 on 7/24/20) define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAWW - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Atlas Air Worldwide Hldg	$58.98	+2.84 5.05%	$59.43	$61.19	-3.61%	640,236 127.54%	502,000
Most Recent Note for AAWW - 8/7/2020 12:23:21 PM Hovering near new 52-week and multi-year highs hit this week with a streak of volume-driven gains. The 8/07/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings of $4.71 per share versus earnings of $0.17 per share on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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AG - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver First Majestic Silver	$12.94	-0.72 -5.27%	$13.50	$14.57	-11.19%	5,422,297 75.47%	7,185,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 8/7/2020 12:25:51 PM Reported Jun '20 quarterly loss of 10 cents per share versus a loss of 2 cents per share on sales revenues -58% from the year ago period. This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico is pulling back from its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 had shown earnings versus losses in the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines.
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APPS - NASDAQ - Internet-Network Sltns Digital Turbine Inc	$22.97	+1.70 7.99%	$24.42	$22.52	2.00%	6,313,267 210.72%	2,996,000
Most Recent Note for APPS - 8/7/2020 12:30:41 PM Powering to a new all-time high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base and currently priced +193% above its 200 DMA ($7.84). Quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate in sequential comparisons. After years of shrinking losses it had profitable results for its FY '19 and '20.
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BL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Blackline Inc	$81.26	-10.58 -11.52%	$89.81	$94.06	-13.61%	534,248 109.03%	490,000
Most Recent Note for BL - 8/7/2020 12:36:23 PM Very extended from any sound base and pulling back abruptly today, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($83.07), retreating from its all-time high hit this week. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +100% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After years of losses it produced profitable results in FY '17, '18, and '19. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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DT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Dynatrace Inc	$38.26	-2.98 -7.23%	$40.76	$44.65	-14.31%	2,707,847 75.41%	3,591,000
Most Recent Note for DT - 8/7/2020 12:38:22 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($40.60) with today's big loss. The 8/03/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 6/03/20. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since completing a Secondary Offering on 2/21/20. Reported earnings +333% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago periods. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $16.00 IPO on 8/01/19 and a Secondary Offering on 12/06/19."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$17.17	+2.35 15.83%	$19.76	$15.65	9.69%	247,413 380.64%	65,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 8/7/2020 12:39:06 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Rallied with impressive volume-driven gains in recent weeks and stubbornly held its ground. 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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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$28.82	+2.32 8.76%	$29.76	$26.90	7.14%	663,124 129.77%	511,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 8/7/2020 12:39:31 PM This REIT is powering to yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$270.22	+4.94 1.86%	$278.89	$266.60	1.36%	39,606,188 162.71%	24,342,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 8/7/2020 12:41:05 PM Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during recent consolidations. Reported earnings +98% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with a marked improvement after 6 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '19 earnings versus the year ago broke its streak of strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system. Large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is heavily owned by 4,697 top-rated mutual funds as of Mar '20. Stocks with a small supply and just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal.
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line First Solar Inc	$74.02	+9.56 14.83%	$78.54	$68.55	7.98%	3,615,891 271.26%	1,333,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 8/7/2020 12:43:28 PM Gapped up today and rallied to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share versus a loss of 18 cents per share on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/4/2008.
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$130.51	-0.76 -0.58%	$141.78	$131.54	-0.78%	10,552,776 184.52%	5,719,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 8/7/2020 12:48:31 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following a considerable streak of 6 consecutive gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm completed its $10.50 IPO on 6/06/19 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/21/19."
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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$6.60	+0.70 11.86%	$7.04	$7.11	-7.17%	232,355 860.57%	27,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 8/7/2020 12:52:16 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 have shown greatly improved earnings and sales revenues increases, however quarterly sales revenues totals in the $4-6 million range are rather minuscule compared to most publicly traded companies. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Fundamental concerns remain today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/08/05.
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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$3.59	+0.32 9.79%	$3.69	$3.50	2.57%	55,429 125.98%	44,000
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 8/7/2020 12:55:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain approaching its Jun '19 high ($4.75). Fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 show lackluster sales revenues growth while reporting small gains versus losses for the year ago periods. Last noted in the 7/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its sub par fundamentals make it a questionable candidate with respect to the system's guidelines."
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NLOK - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nortonlifelock Inc	$23.36	+1.20 5.42%	$23.66	$23.02	1.48%	5,829,666 90.96%	6,409,000
Most Recent Note for NLOK - 8/7/2020 12:58:25 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +48% on -6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PFSI - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Pennymac Fincl Svcs Cl A	$51.53	+1.04 2.06%	$55.99	$51.28	0.49%	717,103 88.86%	807,000
Most Recent Note for PFSI - 8/7/2020 12:59:18 PM Reported earnings +377% on +171% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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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PVG - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Pretium Resources Inc	$12.28	-0.26 -2.07%	$12.57	$13.83	-11.21%	2,760,463 116.57%	2,368,000
Most Recent Note for PVG - 8/7/2020 1:02:49 PM Challenging its 52-week high after a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +189% on +47% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$27.48	+0.48 1.78%	$27.57	$30.17	-8.92%	185,975 167.55%	111,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 8/7/2020 1:03:54 PM Reported earnings +234% on +62% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly after a downturn and loss in FY '14.
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SAIL - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Sailpoint Tech Holdings	$37.00	+5.50 17.46%	$38.71	$32.39	14.23%	3,914,138 269.94%	1,450,000
Most Recent Note for SAIL - 8/7/2020 1:06:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big "breakaway gap" and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Bullish action came after it reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings per share of 15 cents compared to a 1 cent loss on +47% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SSRM - NASDAQ - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems SSR Mining Inc	$22.10	-1.78 -7.45%	$22.85	$25.32	-12.72%	1,921,779 103.88%	1,850,000
Most Recent Note for SSRM - 8/7/2020 1:09:01 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with a 3rd consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($21.103) during its recent consolidation. Weak action came after it reported a Jun '20 quarterly loss of 2 cents per share compared with earnings of 15 cents per share on -40% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons had recently shown very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$306.98	+44.64 17.02%	$325.13	$284.17	8.03%	1,081,425 365.35%	296,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 8/7/2020 1:13:48 PM Gapped up hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with heavy volume behind a considerable gain. Bullish action came after it reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +149% on +49% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Went through a very deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/18.
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$116.09	+7.99 7.39%	$118.00	$111.58	4.04%	9,249,097 111.93%	8,263,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 8/7/2020 1:16:09 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big "breakaway gap". Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings -35% on +61% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/25/20. Last noted with caution in the 6/26/20 mid-day report - "Has a new CEO as of 4/01/20. A federal ruling in early February approved its merger with Sprint. Reported earnings +25% on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate has been a noted concern while quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong."
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TTEC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing T Tech Holdings Inc	$57.17	-0.98 -1.69%	$57.90	$59.84	-4.46%	84,401 76.04%	111,000
Most Recent Note for TTEC - 8/7/2020 1:19:58 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with a gap up and considerable gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +121% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior sales revenues growth and quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$4.26	-0.34 -7.33%	$4.48	$4.69	-9.11%	1,782,149 101.72%	1,752,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 8/7/2020 1:22:22 PM Pulling back today after spiking to new 52-week highs, getting very extended from any sound base with an impressive spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted as it broke out from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +250% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UPS - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service United Parcel Svc Cl B	$155.27	+9.80 6.73%	$155.53	$146.00	6.35%	4,664,614 101.58%	4,592,000
Most Recent Note for UPS - 8/7/2020 1:23:57 PM Spiking higher today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. held its ground stubbornly and edged higher after a "breakaway gap" when last noted in the 7/30/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +9% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain."
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