Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, August 30th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2021
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DOW 35495.95 40.15 (0.11%) | NASDAQ 15269.39 139.89 (0.92%) | S&P 500 4536.09 26.72 (0.59%)

Time of Screening : 8/30/2021 12:22:38 PM Report Released : 8/30/2021 12:57:45 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
CTLT - NYSE Catalent, Inc	$131.08	+1.23 0.95%	$132.69	595,243 83.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 709,000	$131.69 -0.46%	8/25/2021	$128.72	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2021 12:27:16 PM Y - Hit another new high today, adding to recently noted volume-driven gains for new highs. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +29% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior highs in the $124-127 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($117). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/25/2021. Click here.
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GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc	$449.36	+12.25 2.80%	$458.10	571,421 72.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 789,000	$457.00 -1.67%	8/30/2021	$449.36	PP = $457.10 MB = $479.96
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2021 12:38:54 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 7/26/21 high plus 10 cents after as short 5-week flat base. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. Recent low ($385) defines important near term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/23/2021. Click here.
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HIBB - NASDAQ Hibbett Sports Inc	$93.72	+3.88 4.31%	$94.06	442,448 101.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 434,600	$100.32 -6.58%	8/25/2021	$99.58	PP = $98.45 MB = $103.37
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2021 12:41:19 PM Y - Posting a big gain today after a pullback retested support near its 50 DMA line ($88.49). Slumped back into the prior base after it reported Jul '21 earnings +0% on -5% sales revenues versus the year ago period, raising fundamental concerns. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -8% from their purchase price as Rule #1 of the fact-based investing system. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/26/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$50.42	-1.25 -2.41%	$52.80	$51.73	-2.53%	136,132 59.45%	229,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 8/30/2021 12:24:16 PM Reversed into the red after rallying further into a new 52-week high territory with today's early gain following recent volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +41% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th 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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CCB - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Coastal Financial Corp	$29.80	-0.64 -2.10%	$30.40	$33.76	-11.73%	27,738 86.68%	32,000
Most Recent Note for CCB - 8/30/2021 12:24:54 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($29.59), it still faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $33 level. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. This thinly-traded Bank. Completed its $14.50 IPO on 7/18/18.
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CSOD - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Cornerstone Ondemand Inc	$56.97	+0.07 0.11%	$57.00	$57.00	-0.06%	898,376 97.65%	920,000
Most Recent Note for CSOD - 8/30/2021 12:25:04 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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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$143.06	+4.56 3.29%	$143.59	$138.58	3.23%	3,114,236 166.98%	1,865,000
Most Recent Note for DKS - 8/30/2021 12:28:04 PM Very extended from any sound base. Gapped up on 8/25/21 and hitting new all-time highs with heavy volume behind a streak of additional gains. Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +58% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings comparisons have mostly been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been improving since a downturn in FY '18.
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DSKE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Daseke Inc	$9.83	+0.43 4.57%	$9.85	$10.10	-2.67%	366,672 72.90%	503,000
Most Recent Note for DSKE - 8/30/2021 12:28:37 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Perched near its 52-week high after a spurt of gains with above average volume.
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DT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Dynatrace Inc	$67.78	+0.81 1.21%	$67.97	$68.11	-0.48%	848,633 61.67%	1,376,000
Most Recent Note for DT - 8/30/2021 12:29:57 PM Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +7% on +35% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Very extended from prior highs in the $56 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals through the Mar '21 quarter have been strong, however sequential quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings growth rate. Since noted on 5/04/21 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list it found support at its 200 DMA line then made steady progress."
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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$122.95	+2.47 2.05%	$123.35	$124.98	-1.62%	130,776 85.47%	153,000
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 8/30/2021 12:32:58 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent and it is perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +115% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but backed by sub par sales revenues growth. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11. It also completed a Secondary Offering on 12/05/11.
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FIVE - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Five Below Inc	$214.76	+0.10 0.05%	$216.66	$237.86	-9.71%	295,793 66.17%	447,000
Most Recent Note for FIVE - 8/30/2021 12:33:54 PM Pulled back abruptly from its all-time high with 2 consecutive big losses after getting very extended from prior highs in the $205 area. Its 50 DMA line ($202.49) defines additional near-term support to watch. 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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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$42.15	+1.01 2.46%	$42.26	$42.83	-1.59%	20,137 59.23%	34,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 8/30/2021 12:42:03 PM Perched near its 52-week high after recently testing its 50 DMA line ($37.76) with volume-driven losses. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings +147% on +36% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. This thinly-traded Taiwanese Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing firm's 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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MATX - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Matson Inc	$80.36	+1.58 2.01%	$80.50	$79.05	1.66%	188,845 58.47%	323,000
Most Recent Note for MATX - 8/30/2021 12:44:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during an orderly 7-month consolidation. Reported earnings +388% on +67% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) remains a concern.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$122.60	+2.75 2.29%	$123.41	$128.81	-4.82%	1,867,765 58.46%	3,195,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 8/30/2021 12:46:35 PM Perched near its 52-week high holding its ground stubbornly following volume-driven gains, 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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PCYO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls Pure Cycle Corp	$16.06	+0.00 0.00%	$16.55	$16.63	-3.43%	81,727 107.54%	76,000
Most Recent Note for PCYO - 8/30/2021 12:48:27 PM Reported strong Feb and May '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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PFPT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Proofpoint Inc	$175.95	+0.01 0.01%	$175.99	$175.98	-0.02%	573,918 75.42%	761,000
Most Recent Note for PFPT - 8/30/2021 12:48:44 PM Hovering at its all-time high following a gap up on 4/27/21 M&A news. Reported earnings +24% on +19% 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). Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/25/19.
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PSTG - NYSE - Computer-Data Storage Pure Storage Inc Cl A	$25.44	+1.38 5.74%	$25.44	$29.53	-13.85%	4,064,802 91.63%	4,436,000
Most Recent Note for PSTG - 8/30/2021 12:49:33 PM Reported strong Jul '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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SYF - NYSE - Finance-Savings & Loan Synchrony Financial	$50.55	-1.40 -2.69%	$52.14	$52.11	-2.99%	3,148,219 64.51%	4,880,000
Most Recent Note for SYF - 8/30/2021 12:51:40 PM Managing a "negative reversal" today after wedging to a new 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after last noted in the 7/20/21 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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TASK - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services Taskus Inc Class A	$56.18	+1.72 3.16%	$58.96	$55.60	1.04%	432,625 93.44%	463,000
Most Recent Note for TASK - 8/30/2021 12:51:59 PM Very extended from any sound base and adding to recent volume-driven gains. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $23 IPO on 6/11/21. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results.
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ZION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Zions Bancorp	$57.88	-0.67 -1.14%	$58.15	$60.65	-4.57%	772,284 58.29%	1,325,000
Most Recent Note for ZION - 8/30/2021 12:53:32 PM Rebounding toward multi-year highs after finding support at its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/20/21 mid-day report - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Waning sales revenues are a concern."
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