Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 17th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 2023
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DOW 34767.26 1.52 (0.00%) | NASDAQ 13470.82 -3.8 (-0.03%) | S&P 500 4410.61 6.28 (0.14%)

Time of Screening : 8/17/2023 1:18:37 PM Report Released : 8/17/2023 2:01:44 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BWMX - NASDAQ - Hsehold-Appliances/Wares Betterware de Mexico SAB	$14.46	-0.50 -3.34%	$14.91	$15.71	-7.96%	33,252 107.26%	31,000
Most Recent Note for BWMX - 8/17/2023 1:19:58 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd loss following noted volume-driven gains. 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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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$21.15	+0.07 0.33%	$21.79	$22.68	-6.75%	1,100,784 76.71%	1,435,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 8/17/2023 1:20:32 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high after noted volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and 6 of the last 7 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since bottoming in FY '19.
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CSCO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Cisco Systems Inc	$55.12	+2.16 4.07%	$55.84	$54.14	1.80%	27,283,240 152.24%	17,921,000
Most Recent Note for CSCO - 8/17/2023 1:23:14 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +37% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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DE - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Deere & Co	$423.31	-0.64 -0.15%	$425.42	$450.00	-5.93%	1,098,810 76.79%	1,431,000
Most Recent Note for DE - 8/17/2023 1:26:20 PM Met stubborn resistance in the $448 area since April '22. Pulling back testing its 50 DMA line ($417) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported Apr '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '20 followed by strong growth.
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ELF - NYSE - Cosmetics/Personal Care E L F Beauty Inc	$122.73	-6.79 -5.24%	$129.84	$137.48	-10.73%	863,289 79.64%	1,084,000
Most Recent Note for ELF - 8/17/2023 1:29:19 PM Retreating from near its 52-week high, abruptly slumping today toward its 50 DMA line ($115.85) which defines important near-term support to watch. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +182% on +76% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, adding to its streak of very strong quarterly results well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in its FY '19 and '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a great match the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$16.31	-0.21 -1.27%	$16.58	$18.05	-9.64%	915,197 91.98%	995,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 8/17/2023 1:32:49 PM Gapped down again today retreating further from its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 8/09/23 mid-day report - "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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LYTS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc L S I Industries Inc	$15.00	+2.24 17.55%	$15.64	$16.00	-6.25%	816,847 336.15%	243,000
Most Recent Note for LYTS - 8/17/2023 1:38:51 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain after reportingn strong Jun '23 results, rallying from near its 50 and 200 DMA lines to nearly challenge its 52-week high. Volume and volatility often increae near earnings news. Reported Mar'23 quarterly earnings +27% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 3/14/23 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '22 versus the year ago period showed very strong earnings increases versus the year ago periods above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sequential comparisons show a deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Sales rose +53%, +31%, +19%, and +16% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '22 quarters. Annual earnings history has been strong after a downturn in FY '19."
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$418.50	-11.12 -2.59%	$422.15	$441.00	-5.10%	614,586 78.79%	780,000
Most Recent Note for MCK - 8/17/2023 1:41:11 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($413) defines important near-term support. Last noted with caution in the 8/04/23 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +25% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 5 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$22.39	+1.01 4.72%	$22.66	$23.30	-3.91%	970,886 105.99%	916,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 8/17/2023 1:42:53 PM Reported earnings +108% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its prior high ($23.30) but faces resistance due to considerable overhead supply up to the $37+ level. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior sales revenues and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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PINS - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Pinterest Inc Cl A	$27.13	+0.92 3.49%	$27.51	$30.86	-12.10%	10,348,218 100.12%	10,336,000
Most Recent Note for PINS - 8/17/2023 1:44:55 PM Finding support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +91% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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PSN - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Parsons Corporation	$55.37	-0.19 -0.34%	$55.89	$56.16	-1.41%	477,070 99.81%	478,000
Most Recent Note for PSN - 8/17/2023 1:46:55 PM Perched at its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following recent gains backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +54% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain.
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RDY - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Dr Reddys Labs Ltd Adr	$71.68	+0.68 0.96%	$71.74	$72.13	-0.62%	184,957 76.75%	241,000
Most Recent Note for RDY - 8/17/2023 1:48:25 PM This India-based firm in the Medical - Generic Drugs industry group is hovering near its 52-week high stubbornly holding its ground following noted volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +13% on +24% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$429.95	+1.74 0.41%	$451.99	$468.03	-8.14%	744,458 81.81%	910,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 8/17/2023 1:53:36 PM Meeting resistance when trying to rebound above its 50 DMA line ($440). Consolidating for 12-weeks following considerable volume-driven gains. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +37% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period, but the 4 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/01/22.
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STLA - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Stallantis NV	$17.90	-0.02 -0.11%	$18.04	$20.71	-13.57%	3,616,068 75.16%	4,811,000
Most Recent Note for STLA - 8/17/2023 1:56:23 PM Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Down today for its 1th small volume-driven loss in the span of 13 sessions from its 52-week high, now slumping below its 50 DMA line ($18.09). 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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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$93.39	+0.16 0.17%	$94.76	$96.72	-3.44%	48,987 204.11%	24,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 8/17/2023 2:00:06 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and after volume-driven gains it is perched at its 52-week high within striking distance of Nov '21 all-time high ($101.05). The 8/10/23 mid-ay report last noted - "Reported earnings -4% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been up and down in recent years."
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TTEK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Tetra Tech Inc	$160.73	-5.80 -3.48%	$166.53	$173.27	-7.24%	440,207 148.22%	297,000
Most Recent Note for TTEK - 8/17/2023 2:01:38 PM Gapped down today, retreating from near its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line ($165.37). Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +36% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 6/30/23 mid-day report last noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases for this Pollution Control - Services firm have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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