Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 8/10/2021 11:45:44 AM Report Released : 8/10/2021 12:52:08 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
LUNA - NASDAQ Luna Innovations Inc	$11.25	-1.54 -12.04%	$11.86	225,145 146.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 154,000	$13.05 -13.79%	7/26/2021	$12.46	PP = $13.15 MB = $13.81
Most Recent Note - 8/10/2021 12:39:10 PM G - Gapped down today and its color code was changed to green. Weakness came after reporting Jun '21 quarterly earnings +0% on +50% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Disciplined investors note that since featured on 7/26/21 it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/27/2021. Click here.
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SIVB - NASDAQ S V B Financial Group	$569.71	-17.31 -2.95%	$575.90	979,110 271.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 360,000	$608.84 -6.43%	8/6/2021	$589.70	PP = $608.94 MB = $639.39
Most Recent Note - 8/10/2021 12:44:10 PM Y - Pulling back after challenging prior highs, consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($566.16). Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 6/08/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new technical buy signal. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +106% on +69% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Prior lows in the $531-529 area define important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/9/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance American Intl Group	$53.20	+1.35 2.60%	$53.28	$54.08	-1.63%	2,579,608 67.18%	3,840,000
Most Recent Note for AIG - 8/10/2021 11:47:54 AM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line last week and approaching its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic.
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AMD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Advanced Micro Devices	$105.43	-2.15 -2.00%	$109.17	$122.49	-13.93%	47,443,863 82.17%	57,736,000
Most Recent Note for AMD - 8/10/2021 11:49:51 AM Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive loss, retreating from its all-time high following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains, but it is still extended from prior highs. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. It went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/22/21. Its current Relative Strength rating of 85 is back above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +250% on +99% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
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ANAT - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance American Natl Ins Co	$190.31	+2.31 1.23%	$190.89	$188.06	1.20%	207,940 210.04%	99,000
Most Recent Note for ANAT - 8/10/2021 11:50:43 AM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news, hitting new all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports - "Insurance - Diversified firm has an erratic earnings history."
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CRNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Cerence Inc	$122.65	+8.10 7.07%	$123.94	$139.00	-11.76%	366,560 57.73%	635,000
Most Recent Note for CRNC - 8/10/2021 11:52:21 AM Rebounding toward prior highs. Reported earnings +94% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CSOD - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Cornerstone Ondemand Inc	$56.54	-0.01 -0.02%	$56.78	$57.00	-0.81%	863,339 156.69%	551,000
Most Recent Note for CSOD - 8/10/2021 11:52:56 AM Gapped up on 8/06/21 following M&A news. Through Jun '21 its quarterly and annual earnings history has been strong.
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ELY - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Callaway Golf Co	$32.09	-1.60 -4.75%	$34.20	$37.75	-14.99%	2,966,392 118.04%	2,513,000
Most Recent Note for ELY - 8/10/2021 11:54:21 AM Today's volume-driven loss has it retreating below its 50 DMA line which has recently acted as resistance. Reported very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FIVE - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Five Below Inc	$217.50	+7.45 3.55%	$220.52	$211.42	2.88%	424,688 85.97%	494,000
Most Recent Note for FIVE - 8/10/2021 12:18:02 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line ($181) in recent weeks and now powering to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Through Apr '21 quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '20. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/05/19.
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FRC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Republic Bank	$198.60	-4.16 -2.05%	$198.78	$204.68	-2.97%	686,832 102.21%	672,000
Most Recent Note for FRC - 8/10/2021 12:24:11 PM Gapped down today after proposing a new Public Offering. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +39% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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HLIO - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Helios Technologies Inc	$84.88	+4.88 6.10%	$85.12	$82.95	2.33%	80,752 88.74%	91,000
Most Recent Note for HLIO - 8/10/2021 12:25:17 PM Powering to another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior 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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HUBS - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Hubspot Inc	$660.00	+2.48 0.38%	$664.99	$666.67	-1.00%	286,198 71.19%	402,000
Most Recent Note for HUBS - 8/10/2021 12:27:59 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line and powered to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains last week. Reported improved Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus the year ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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III - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting Information Services Grp	$6.71	+0.24 3.71%	$6.90	$6.60	1.67%	480,747 112.59%	427,000
Most Recent Note for III - 8/10/2021 12:30:18 PM Hitting new all-time highs with volume-driven gains this week, rallying from an orderly base. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results. Prior 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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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$38.45	-1.12 -2.83%	$39.38	$42.41	-9.34%	25,019 104.25%	24,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 8/10/2021 12:30:57 PM Consolidating after hitting a new 52-week high with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Report strong Jun '21 quarterly results. This thinly-traded Taiwanese Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing firm reported earnings +42% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior comparisons have been erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a slight downturn in FY '20.
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ISBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Investor Bancorp Inc	$14.28	+0.20 1.42%	$14.32	$15.71	-9.10%	1,713,529 74.66%	2,295,000
Most Recent Note for ISBC - 8/10/2021 12:31:37 PM Consolidating after a gap up on 7/28/21 following M&A news. Reported earnings +89% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. It has solid quarterly earnings increases with lackluster sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$60.11	+0.01 0.02%	$62.07	$64.38	-6.63%	53,821 58.50%	92,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 8/10/2021 12:36:20 PM Consolidating near its all-time high, but recently slumped below its 50 DMA line ($61.69) with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +113% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$344.17	-7.35 -2.09%	$352.04	$359.69	-4.31%	714,494 69.84%	1,023,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 8/10/2021 12:38:37 PM Perched near its all-time high, consolidating after a gap up on 7/30/21. Reported earnings +62% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '15.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.55	-0.02 -0.71%	$2.56	$2.83	-9.83%	3,949,913 70.17%	5,629,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 8/10/2021 12:40:00 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results. Its downward sloping 50 DMA line ($2.58) has acted as resistance in recent weeks. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$115.85	+8.07 7.49%	$116.00	$110.97	4.40%	2,890,400 92.49%	3,125,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 8/10/2021 12:41:13 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain, rallying from a 10-week cup shaped base. Reported earnings +999% on +103% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PTSI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking P A M Transportation Sv	$68.14	+0.97 1.44%	$69.68	$68.35	-0.31%	12,483 113.48%	11,000
Most Recent Note for PTSI - 8/10/2021 12:41:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain while approaching multi-year highs. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/09/21 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's criteria. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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SCU - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Sculptor Capital Management	$25.97	+0.73 2.89%	$25.97	$27.11	-4.21%	86,488 63.59%	136,000
Most Recent Note for SCU - 8/10/2021 12:42:44 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward the prior high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported very strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings history.
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$68.02	+3.62 5.62%	$68.06	$66.88	1.70%	1,388,298 66.14%	2,099,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 8/10/2021 12:47:26 PM Held its ground after recently rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($61.78) and it is hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +623% on +113% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007."
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$89.53	+8.21 10.10%	$89.94	$97.28	-7.97%	7,469,501 109.00%	6,853,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 8/10/2021 12:52:00 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Still faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $97 level. Do not be confused as a 10:1 split impacted the share price as of 6/17/21. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +100% on +101% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong.
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