Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 8/24/2021 12:27:30 PM Report Released : 8/24/2021 1:10:35 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
CAMT - NASDAQ Camtek Ltd	$38.82	+1.02 2.70%	$38.98	146,197 76.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 190,000	$40.47 -4.08%	8/4/2021	$39.67	PP = $40.57 MB = $42.60
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2021 12:38:03 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while rising near prior highs. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($36.32) with a gap up on the prior session. Prior low ($32 30) defines the next important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/17/2021. Click here.
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CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$44.93	+1.07 2.44%	$45.99	62,487 53.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 116,000	$45.36 -0.95%	7/23/2021	$40.23	PP = $43.74 MB = $45.93
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2021 12:41:53 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after a brief consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals remain strong. Bullish action came after it reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +100% on +49% sales revenues. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/23/2021. Click here.
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SHOP - NYSE Shopify Inc	$1,548.99	+67.58 4.56%	$1,562.00	850,818 60.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,399,000	$1,650.00 -6.12%	7/2/2021	$1,468.00	PP = $1,552.23 MB = $1,629.84
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2021 1:06:27 PM Y - Gapped up today. Finding prompt support while recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($1,499). Also tested February 2021 highs which help define important near-term support to watch. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/19/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Alliancebernstein Hld Lp	$51.18	+0.29 0.57%	$51.25	$51.39	-0.41%	133,917 54.66%	245,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 8/24/2021 12:28:19 PM Perched at multi-year highs. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($47.35). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '21 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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AMD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Advanced Micro Devices	$108.24	-0.53 -0.49%	$109.61	$122.49	-11.63%	34,021,572 50.61%	67,228,000
Most Recent Note for AMD - 8/24/2021 12:30:13 PM Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating after getting very extended from prior highs. Prior highs in the $99 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($96). 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 88 is 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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ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$90.25	+3.93 4.55%	$90.69	$98.00	-7.91%	234,333 54.75%	428,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 8/24/2021 12:32:46 PM Encountered distributional pressure since recently spiking to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +491% on +122% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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BMO - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of Montreal Quebec	$103.74	+1.96 1.93%	$104.06	$106.88	-2.94%	377,402 52.93%	713,000
Most Recent Note for BMO - 8/24/2021 12:33:02 PM Fundamental concerns remain.
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BY - NYSE - Banks-Midwest Byline Bancorp Inc	$25.34	+0.30 1.20%	$25.42	$25.78	-1.71%	128,257 84.38%	152,000
Most Recent Note for BY - 8/24/2021 12:34:55 PM Made little progress since a gap up on 7/30/21 hitting a new 52-week high when last noted with caution in the mid-day report - "Reported strong results in the Jun '21 quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CHTR - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Charter Communications A	$795.08	-2.43 -0.30%	$800.91	$802.32	-0.90%	464,421 57.34%	810,000
Most Recent Note for CHTR - 8/24/2021 12:39:11 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +46% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par while its quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong since FY '16.
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CSOD - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Cornerstone Ondemand Inc	$56.87	+0.09 0.16%	$56.89	$57.00	-0.23%	819,443 103.07%	795,000
Most Recent Note for CSOD - 8/24/2021 12:42:10 PM 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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DIOD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Diodes Incorporated	$92.31	-0.10 -0.11%	$94.16	$92.96	-0.70%	142,720 68.95%	207,000
Most Recent Note for DIOD - 8/24/2021 12:46:54 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following 3 consecutive gains backed by increasing volume. Reported strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line since noted in the 2/22/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$113.80	+2.01 1.80%	$114.00	$112.42	1.23%	991,450 74.43%	1,332,000
Most Recent Note for DKS - 8/24/2021 12:49:18 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Due to report Jul '21 quarterly results. Very strong Apr '21 quarterly results came in versus a loss for the year ago period. Jan '21 quarterly earnings +84% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been improving since a downturn in FY '18.
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$629.20	+2.57 0.41%	$629.95	$642.63	-2.09%	174,285 67.29%	259,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 8/24/2021 12:50:05 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +40% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior 6 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$301.06	-6.46 -2.10%	$308.01	$309.79	-2.82%	497,164 52.61%	945,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 8/24/2021 12:51:49 PM Extended from any sound. Stubbornly held its ground after powering to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Jun '21 quarterly report of earnings +14% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period broke its strong earnings track record above the +25% minimum (C criteria).
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$311.68	+7.89 2.60%	$313.69	$306.36	1.73%	137,455 55.65%	247,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 8/24/2021 12:52:34 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 11th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +96% on +67% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Formed a deep cup then rebounded and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/20.
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$477.54	-0.80 -0.17%	$477.76	$555.77	-14.08%	618,361 102.55%	603,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 8/24/2021 12:54:40 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($483). Gapped down on 8/19/21 retreating from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +202% on +78% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter 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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INOV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Inovalon Holdings, Inc	$40.37	+0.06 0.15%	$40.53	$40.50	-0.32%	442,468 60.86%	727,000
Most Recent Note for INOV - 8/24/2021 12:54:57 PM Very extended from any sound base, it gapped up on 8/19/21 hitting another new 52-week high. There was a noted gap up and volume-driven gain on 7/27/21. Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent months when consolidating. Reported improved results in the Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarters but fundamental concerns remain.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$39.27	+0.45 1.16%	$39.46	$38.89	0.98%	25,776 78.11%	33,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 8/24/2021 12:56:02 PM This Ireland-based cement firm is extended from any sound base and perched near its all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Reported earnings +50% on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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KEYS - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Keysight Technologies Inc	$175.06	+3.74 2.18%	$175.14	$172.91	1.24%	451,598 54.34%	831,000
Most Recent Note for KEYS - 8/24/2021 12:59:18 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Jul '21 earnings +29% on +23% versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 4 sub par comparisons. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$64.09	-1.34 -2.05%	$66.99	$71.30	-10.11%	572,611 54.53%	1,050,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 8/24/2021 1:00:55 PM Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating after big volume-driven gains to a new all-time high. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +619% on +182% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a 6th very strong quarterly comparison. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$218.69	-0.89 -0.40%	$219.59	$219.97	-0.58%	18,833,501 50.77%	37,099,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 8/24/2021 1:01:45 PM Spiked to a new all-time high with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Managed a noted "positive reversal" on 8/19/21 session after early weakness undercutting its 50 DMA line ($197). Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +89% on +68% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). However, the strong quarter marked the first deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate. Downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history was noted as a flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20.
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$41.46	+0.15 0.36%	$41.54	$42.39	-2.19%	3,698,601 333.81%	1,108,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 8/24/2021 1:04:22 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high since a noted gap up on 7/02/21. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +4% sales revenues over the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong following a downturn in FY '17. Went through a long and deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14.
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SJR - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Shaw Communications Cl B	$29.21	+0.09 0.31%	$29.33	$30.41	-3.95%	181,220 66.87%	271,000
Most Recent Note for SJR - 8/24/2021 1:08:19 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$110.60	+4.28 4.03%	$111.09	$108.96	1.51%	122,555 53.05%	231,000
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 8/24/2021 1:10:28 PM Posting a big gain today for a new all-time high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during the consolidation since last noted in the 7/27/21 mid-day report. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +65% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made gradual progress since noted in the 5/03/21 mid-day report - "Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +277% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sequential comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (A criteria)."
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