Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 2023
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DOW 35119.28 -195.21 (-0.55%) | NASDAQ 13733.69 -150.63 (-1.08%) | S&P 500 4470.83 -28.55 (-0.63%)

Time of Screening : 8/9/2023 12:25:25 PM Report Released : 8/9/2023 12:54:18 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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
AMPH - NASDAQ Amphastar Pharmaceuticals	$62.28	-2.72 -4.18%	$67.66	472,030 109.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 431,000	$67.66 -7.95%	5/15/2023	$43.56	PP = $44.15 MB = $46.36
Most Recent Note - 8/9/2023 12:29:20 PM G - There was a "negative reversal" after hitting another new all-time high today, with volume running at an above average pace. It has not formed a sound new base of sufficient length. Its 50 DMA line ($55.66) defines important support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2023. Click here.
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STRL - NASDAQ Sterling Construction Co	$77.55	+1.97 2.61%	$78.65	465,468 126.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 369,000	$76.95 0.78%	12/14/2022	$32.41	PP = $33.72 MB = $35.41
Most Recent Note - 8/9/2023 12:49:08 PM G - Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has it hitting another new all-time high. It is very extended from any sound base. Bullish action came after it reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +37% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, a solid increase after the Mar '23 earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/3/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$185.13	-0.25 -0.13%	$186.52	$194.79	-4.96%	1,321,294 80.67%	1,638,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 8/9/2023 12:27:23 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($185.83) with recent volume-driven losses after it was perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +11% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady even through the pandemic.
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$7.60	+0.01 0.13%	$7.64	$8.14	-6.63%	772,474 74.78%	1,033,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 8/9/2023 12:30:29 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after recently wedging to a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain for this Spanish banking firm."
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BCSF - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Bain Capital Specialty Finance	$15.24	+0.26 1.73%	$15.58	$15.42	-1.17%	187,975 111.23%	169,000
Most Recent Note for BCSF - 8/9/2023 12:34:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th gain in the span of 9 sessions. Little resistance remains due to old overhead supply. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 showed earnings increases versus the year ago periods above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Completed its $20.25 IPO on 11/15/18.
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GASS - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Stealthgas Inc	$5.39	-0.26 -4.52%	$5.90	$5.90	-8.73%	302,864 85.80%	353,000
Most Recent Note for GASS - 8/9/2023 12:35:14 PM Reversed into the red today after 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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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$75.02	+0.72 0.97%	$78.00	$82.48	-9.04%	77,633 337.53%	23,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 8/9/2023 12:37:04 PM This Korean Computer Software firm is consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($69.95). Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $116 level. Reported very strong Dec '22, Mar and Jun '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	$45.64	-0.36 -0.78%	$46.07	$47.98	-4.88%	153,700 76.85%	200,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 8/9/2023 12:37:29 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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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$63.49	+2.95 4.87%	$70.00	$70.00	-9.30%	104,945 154.33%	68,000
Most Recent Note for HCI - 8/9/2023 12:40:58 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. Reported greatly improved earnings for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Subpar sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$17.07	-0.01 -0.06%	$17.29	$18.05	-5.43%	726,078 73.86%	983,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 8/9/2023 12:41:24 PM Gapped down on the prior session retreating from its 52-week high following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$188.26	-0.91 -0.48%	$190.45	$192.18	-2.04%	2,376,987 174.01%	1,366,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 8/9/2023 12:42:10 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results. Noted in the 7/12/23 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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NYT - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers New York Times Co Cl A	$44.00	-0.30 -0.67%	$45.30	$45.30	-2.88%	745,844 80.63%	925,000
Most Recent Note for NYT - 8/9/2023 12:43:51 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +58% on +6% sales revenues 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) growth had a downturn in FY '22. Found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded after the 5/10/23 mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $55 level."
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SCPL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Sciplay Corporation	$22.67	+3.02 15.37%	$22.72	$22.70	-0.13%	6,514,671 2,496.04%	261,000
Most Recent Note for SCPL - 8/9/2023 12:45:58 PM Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +9% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady, and its annual earnings history had a downturn in FY '21. Completed its $16 IPO on 5/03/19.
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STLA - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Stallantis NV	$19.08	-0.26 -1.34%	$19.32	$20.71	-7.87%	3,736,949 85.61%	4,365,000
Most Recent Note for STLA - 8/9/2023 12:48:17 PM Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Consolidating near its 20 DMA line ($19.22) after volume-driven losses while retreating from its new 52-week high. 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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TK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Teekay Corp	$6.82	+0.17 2.49%	$6.92	$6.85	-0.51%	434,660 71.96%	604,000
Most Recent Note for TK - 8/9/2023 12:52:07 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's gain. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history has been erratic.
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TNK - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Teekay Tankers Ltd Cl A	$45.73	+1.71 3.88%	$46.36	$48.05	-4.83%	313,879 71.83%	437,000
Most Recent Note for TNK - 8/9/2023 12:54:11 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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