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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2023
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DOW 35404.29 338.67 (0.97%) | NASDAQ 13935.24 26 (0.19%) | S&P 500 4506.67 28.64 (0.64%)

Time of Screening : 8/7/2023 1:00:07 PM Report Released : 8/7/2023 1:38:39 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$177.95	-4.04 -2.22%	$183.13	$198.23	-10.23%	60,238,731 104.96%	57,392,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/7/2023 1:02:00 PM Sluping further below its 50 DMA line with today's loss after a damaging gap down on the prior session. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,555 in Jun '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$74.91	+0.55 0.73%	$75.33	$78.22	-4.24%	126,861 102.31%	124,000
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 8/7/2023 1:03:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Last noted in the 6/12/23 mid-day report - "Reported Apr '23 quarterly earnings +60% on -4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth and its annual earnings (A criteria) history are subpar."
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ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$146.35	-4.82 -3.19%	$151.00	$164.76	-11.17%	400,367 102.40%	391,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 8/7/2023 1:06:06 PM There was a "negative reversal" at its all-time high and today it is on track for a 4th consecutive volume-driven loss. Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown worrisome deceleration in its growth rate. Reported earnings -10% on -9% sales revenues for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year ago period. The subpar Dec '22 quarter broke a streak of 8 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been very strong and steady.
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BWMX - NASDAQ - Hsehold-Appliances/Wares Betterware de Mexico SAB	$15.33	+0.86 5.97%	$15.65	$15.15	1.22%	71,856 287.42%	25,000
Most Recent Note for BWMX - 8/7/2023 1:07:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +5% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain."
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COCO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Corinthian Colleges Inc	$27.08	+2.50 10.19%	$27.48	$30.88	-12.29%	1,027,900 140.42%	732,000
Most Recent Note for COCO - 8/7/2023 1:09:01 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($26.48) with today's volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain due to its limited history and downturn in FY '21 and '22 earnings.
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ERIE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Erie Indemnity Co	$276.85	+2.66 0.97%	$279.67	$286.50	-3.37%	223,139 124.66%	179,000
Most Recent Note for ERIE - 8/7/2023 1:09:48 PM Rebounded above its 200 DMA line and toward its Dec '22 all-time high with a considerable gap up on 8/02/23 and 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. This Insurance - Brokers firm reported earnings +47% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings history has been unimpressive but steady.
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FLR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Fluor Corp	$34.00	-1.94 -5.40%	$34.97	$38.20	-10.99%	4,609,874 292.69%	1,575,000
Most Recent Note for FLR - 8/7/2023 1:12:00 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up on the prior session challenging its 52-weeek high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +407% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Annual earnings have been up and down (A criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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FOR - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Forestar Group Inc	$31.16	+0.23 0.74%	$31.43	$31.26	-0.32%	171,710 85.86%	200,000
Most Recent Note for FOR - 8/7/2023 1:12:46 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today, adding to a recently noted spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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GASS - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Stealthgas Inc	$5.59	+0.41 8.02%	$5.68	$5.38	3.90%	628,073 178.94%	351,000
Most Recent Note for GASS - 8/7/2023 1:14:04 PM Today's 3rd consecutive gain has it hitting new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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GLRE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Greenlight Capital Re	$11.53	+0.29 2.58%	$11.60	$11.43	0.87%	121,456 132.02%	92,000
Most Recent Note for GLRE - 8/7/2023 1:15:09 PM Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has it hitting a new 52-week high. It found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern, however the Mar and Jun '23 quarters showed strong sales and earnings increases over the year-ago periods.
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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$71.41	-1.29 -1.77%	$73.01	$82.48	-13.42%	18,763 85.29%	22,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 8/7/2023 1:16:05 PM This Korean Computer Software firm is pulling back from its 52-week high toward its 50 DMA line ($69.29). Prior mid-day reports noted -"Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $116 level. Reported very strong Dec '22 and Mar '23 results but prior quarterly comparisons showed waning and sub-par sales revenues with lower earnings versus the year-ago periods."
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$46.14	+0.09 0.20%	$46.90	$47.98	-3.83%	205,937 111.92%	184,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 8/7/2023 1:16:35 PM Holding its ground since a gap up on 7/20/23 hitting a new all-time high following M&A news. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results. 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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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$17.96	+0.21 1.15%	$18.05	$17.96	-0.03%	1,059,721 116.97%	906,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 8/7/2023 1:17:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +66% on +61% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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INFA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Informatica Corp	$21.79	+0.07 0.32%	$21.98	$23.87	-8.72%	670,619 158.16%	424,000
Most Recent Note for INFA - 8/7/2023 1:18:00 PM On track today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 8/04/23 mid-day report noted - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +6% on +1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain."
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KTOS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Kratos Def & Sec Sol Inc	$16.17	-0.43 -2.59%	$16.67	$16.94	-4.55%	1,140,833 124.68%	915,000
Most Recent Note for KTOS - 8/7/2023 1:20:10 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues 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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LINC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services Lincoln Educational Svcs	$8.41	+1.21 16.81%	$8.71	$7.35	14.42%	285,653 177.42%	161,000
Most Recent Note for LINC - 8/7/2023 1:22:14 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par. Quarterly earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is also below guidelines.
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LMB - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Limbach Holdings	$25.33	-1.69 -6.25%	$27.40	$28.24	-10.30%	177,160 91.32%	194,000
Most Recent Note for LMB - 8/7/2023 1:22:47 PM Consolidating near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain.
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POWL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Powell Industries Inc	$81.33	-0.65 -0.79%	$83.81	$90.00	-9.64%	108,797 104.61%	104,000
Most Recent Note for POWL - 8/7/2023 1:26:00 PM Consolidating after hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/02/23. Reported greatly improved earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PRDO - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Perdoceo Education Corp	$16.87	+0.94 5.90%	$16.91	$16.60	1.63%	279,569 85.50%	327,000
Most Recent Note for PRDO - 8/7/2023 1:28:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain after a considerable gap up on the prior session. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +45% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues and earnings growth in prior quarters while there was a downturn in FY '22 earnings.
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$105.32	+1.03 0.98%	$106.20	$111.85	-5.84%	323,548 86.74%	373,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 8/7/2023 1:33:47 PM Faces no resistance due to overhead supply following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +1% on +1% 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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WLDN - NASDAQ - Bldg-Heavy Construction Willdan Group Inc	$24.95	+0.47 1.92%	$25.38	$28.75	-13.22%	44,808 114.89%	39,000
Most Recent Note for WLDN - 8/7/2023 1:38:33 PM Powered higher on the prior session but it faces resistance due to overhead supply. Reported strong earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter but fundamental concerns remain.
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