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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2020
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Time of Screening : 8/21/2020 12:35:20 PM Report Released : 8/21/2020 1:26:17 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 55% 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	$490.05	+16.95 3.58%	$493.59	$473.57	3.48%	42,846,450 109.88%	38,995,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/21/2020 12:37:30 PM Powering to a new all-time high and well over the $2 trillion market cap threshold. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,508 in Jun '20. 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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APPS - NASDAQ - Internet-Network Sltns Digital Turbine Inc	$28.53	+0.39 1.39%	$29.56	$28.59	-0.21%	2,542,013 84.54%	3,007,000
Most Recent Note for APPS - 8/21/2020 12:40:08 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high today, stubbornly holding its ground and adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base. 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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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$264.98	+7.01 2.72%	$267.43	$268.00	-1.13%	15,755,463 97.05%	16,235,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 8/21/2020 12:41:43 PM Reported earnings +15% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Challenging its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Consolidated in an orderly fashion building a new flat base following big "breakaway gaps" on 7/06/20 and 7/08/20. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Owned already by 4,129 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $68 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$113.05	+1.35 1.21%	$114.45	$113.67	-0.55%	1,634,099 66.75%	2,448,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 8/21/2020 12:44:01 PM Hitting yet another new its all-time high with today's gain. Making steady progress and stubbornly holding its ground since a "breakaway gap" when the 7/22/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings -34% on -6% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/27/20 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +7% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, but improved since a drastic downturn in FY '13-14.'"
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BJ - NYSE - Retail-Discount&Variety BJs Wholesale Club Hldgs	$45.73	+1.27 2.86%	$45.80	$44.84	1.98%	1,707,201 79.15%	2,157,000
Most Recent Note for BJ - 8/21/2020 12:45:04 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jul '20 quarterly earnings +97% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Has a new CEO as of 2/03/20. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Unimpressive sales growth and quarterly earnings history (C criteria). Completed its new IPO at $17 on 6/28/19."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$17.63	-0.76 -4.13%	$18.25	$19.27	-8.51%	28,180 57.51%	49,000
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 8/21/2020 12:47:58 PM This week it has been pulling back after consolidating at new multi-year highs since a big gap up on 7/24/20 and several considerable volume-driven gains. The 8/11/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +120% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$207.67	-1.84 -0.88%	$210.00	$210.11	-1.16%	2,952,095 56.43%	5,231,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 8/21/2020 12:50:32 PM Perched at its all-time high following 4 consecutive gains. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($193) during its ongoing ascent. Due to report Jul '20 quarterly results on 8/25/20. Reported earnings -25% on +30% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Large supply of 901 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 3,234 top-rated funds (I criteria).
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ERIE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Erie Indemnity Co	$211.95	-9.28 -4.19%	$220.43	$227.00	-6.63%	27,690 55.38%	50,000
Most Recent Note for ERIE - 8/21/2020 12:54:04 PM This Insurance - Brokers firm reported earnings -7% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. 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 steady.
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$18.48	+0.14 0.76%	$18.49	$19.96	-7.41%	31,400 57.09%	55,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 8/21/2020 12:57:11 PM Reported earnings +369% on +50% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$40.40	-1.49 -3.56%	$42.58	$42.89	-5.81%	1,318,571 159.44%	827,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 8/21/2020 12:59:04 PM Today this REIT is pulling back from its all-time high. Very extended from any sound base after an impressive streak of 13 gains in the prior 14 sessions. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$29.31	-0.64 -2.14%	$29.78	$31.22	-6.12%	10,041,013 55.48%	18,098,000
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 8/21/2020 1:01:46 PM Holding its ground after a big gap up on 8/17/20, hovering near its 52-week high. Found prompt support after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($27.36) last week. Reported Jun '20 earnings +156% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed greatly accelerating sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12.
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$279.99	-0.69 -0.25%	$280.48	$290.58	-3.64%	3,039,891 83.24%	3,652,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 8/21/2020 1:04:47 PM Extended from any sound base, hovering near its all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback. Reported earnings +27% on +23% sales revenues for the Jul '20 quarter versus the year ago period, a strong improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were not especially strong. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14."
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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$6.56	-0.18 -2.67%	$6.93	$7.43	-11.71%	38,243 73.54%	52,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 8/21/2020 1:05:14 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after an impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. 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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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$74.95	+1.01 1.36%	$75.72	$74.39	0.75%	7,633,240 57.14%	13,359,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 8/21/2020 1:05:56 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action has continued after completing a new Public Offering on 6/11/20. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +52% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. This Chinese retailer's prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$74.59	-0.93 -1.23%	$74.72	$75.92	-1.75%	352,530 73.75%	478,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 8/21/2020 1:06:38 PM Hovering near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly throughout its recent ascent. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +64% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. However, this Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm's prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$352.17	-6.34 -1.77%	$356.71	$387.70	-9.17%	1,271,983 76.08%	1,672,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 8/21/2020 1:07:56 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive loss. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm showed bullish action after it reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +32% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) or down from the year ago periods.
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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$5.93	+0.62 11.60%	$6.05	$5.59	6.01%	261,155 286.98%	91,000
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 8/21/2020 1:09:52 PM Spiking well above its 2019 high ($4.75) with today's big 7th gain marked by volume in the span of 8 sessions. Fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 show lackluster sales revenues growth while reporting earnings versus losses for the year ago periods. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its sub par fundamentals make it a questionable candidate with respect to the system's guidelines."
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$55.42	-1.13 -2.00%	$56.91	$63.88	-13.24%	121,773 56.64%	215,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 8/21/2020 1:12:05 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($55.22) with today's 4th consecutive loss after challenging its 52-week and all-time high. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 8/27/20. Reported earnings -2% on -9% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17.
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$15.47	-0.61 -3.76%	$16.10	$16.87	-8.33%	74,599 108.11%	69,000
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 8/21/2020 1:13:22 PM Very extended from any sound base and perched near its 52-week high following a noted streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch in the $12 area. Managed an impressive rebound from the March low ($6.31). Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +36% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been lackluster."
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$214.50	-0.08 -0.04%	$216.25	$217.64	-1.44%	19,225,775 55.42%	34,694,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 8/21/2020 1:14:41 PM Consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($205.61) during its recent consolidations. Reported earnings +7% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$503.91	+18.27 3.76%	$505.27	$499.84	0.81%	12,716,753 124.13%	10,245,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 8/21/2020 1:18:23 PM Powering to yet another new all-time high today. Stubbornly holding its ground during its ongoing ascent, and it is very extended from any sound base. Action has been bullish since it completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20. Reported Jul '20 quarterly earnings +76% on +50% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings (negative comparisons) versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$61.40	-0.77 -1.23%	$61.43	$65.20	-5.84%	1,198,385 56.50%	2,121,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 8/21/2020 1:19:35 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm has been hovering near its 52-week high. Reported Mar and Jun '20 quarters with earnings -3% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '15.
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$213.00	-2.16 -1.00%	$214.45	$216.19	-1.48%	1,028,757 123.35%	834,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 8/21/2020 1:20:42 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +47% on +13% sales revenues for the Jul '20 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TSLA - NASDAQ - Auto Manufacturers Tesla Motors Inc	$2,072.93	+71.10 3.55%	$2,081.68	$2,021.99	2.52%	11,749,158 82.18%	14,297,000
Most Recent Note for TSLA - 8/21/2020 1:22:50 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Powering further into new all-time high territory with above average volume behind today's 7th gain in the span of 8 sessions, rallying from a 5-week base.
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UI - NYSE - Telecom-Infrastructure Ubiquity Inc	$184.09	-2.62 -1.40%	$188.19	$199.91	-7.91%	53,930 66.58%	81,000
Most Recent Note for UI - 8/21/2020 1:26:08 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($180). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +23% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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