Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2023
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DOW 34444.8 -197.17 (-0.57%) | NASDAQ 13882.3 -138.65 (-0.99%) | S&P 500 4462.97 -33.86 (-0.75%)

Time of Screening : 9/6/2023 11:56:24 AM Report Released : 9/6/2023 12:53:19 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
HUBB - NYSE Hubbell Inc	$315.98	+2.24 0.71%	$318.32	253,556 59.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 428,000	$340.06 -7.08%	4/25/2023	$262.85	PP = $257.51 MB = $270.39
Most Recent Note - 9/6/2023 12:24:25 PM G - Perched only -6.9% off its all-time high but slumped below its 50 DMA line ($319.84) with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong after Jun '23 earnings rose +45% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/24/2023. Click here.
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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	$184.30	-5.40 -2.85%	$188.85	$198.23	-7.03%	31,860,030 59.16%	53,854,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 9/6/2023 11:57:46 AM Slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's loss. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,728 in Jun '23. 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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AGRO - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Adecoagro Sa	$11.51	-0.04 -0.35%	$11.98	$11.98	-3.92%	325,439 61.87%	526,000
Most Recent Note for AGRO - 9/6/2023 12:00:20 PM This Luxembourgian agricultural products firm is perched at its 52-week high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +0% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic and it has an up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).
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AME - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Ametek Inc	$157.52	+0.40 0.25%	$158.04	$164.75	-4.39%	719,771 88.75%	811,000
Most Recent Note for AME - 9/6/2023 12:01:51 PM Reported earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '20.
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AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$36.17	-0.48 -1.31%	$37.00	$42.11	-14.11%	103,052 60.98%	169,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 9/6/2023 12:03:59 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 6/07/23 mid-day report. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +13% on +51% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '22, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ASTE - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Astec Industries Inc	$50.51	+0.96 1.94%	$51.90	$56.33	-10.33%	82,931 112.07%	74,000
Most Recent Note for ASTE - 9/6/2023 12:05:36 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on 9/01/23 and it is testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +358% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$7.53	-0.14 -1.83%	$7.60	$8.18	-7.95%	601,911 60.68%	992,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 9/6/2023 12:07:20 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($7.77) again after wedging to a new 52-week high last week. Reported strong Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results versus the year-ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain for this Spanish banking firm.
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BWMX - NASDAQ - Hsehold-Appliances/Wares Betterware de Mexico SAB	$17.07	-0.67 -3.78%	$17.98	$18.44	-7.43%	28,754 59.90%	48,000
Most Recent Note for BWMX - 9/6/2023 12:08:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high following 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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CIR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Circor Intl Inc	$55.60	-0.01 -0.02%	$55.64	$56.48	-1.56%	466,335 121.76%	383,000
Most Recent Note for CIR - 9/6/2023 12:08:36 PM Consolidating after 6/28/23 M&A news.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Comcast Corp Cl A	$45.20	+0.64 1.43%	$45.60	$47.46	-4.77%	11,801,123 70.08%	16,839,000
Most Recent Note for CMCSA - 9/6/2023 12:09:44 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($44.23). Reported earnings +12% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CNM - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Core & Main Inc Cl A	$29.02	-2.58 -8.15%	$31.21	$33.32	-12.92%	1,487,510 175.83%	846,000
Most Recent Note for CNM - 9/6/2023 12:12:07 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 6/29/23 mid-day report - "Reported Apr '23 quarterly earnings +0% on -2% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern since its $20 IPO on 7/23/21."
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$54.85	-0.58 -1.05%	$55.18	$60.72	-9.67%	1,207,713 69.33%	1,742,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 9/6/2023 12:13:45 PM Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history. Fundamental concerns remain. Slumped from its all-time high. Broke below its 50 DMA line this week.
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FRHC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Freedom Holding Corp	$96.80	-0.80 -0.82%	$98.45	$102.40	-5.47%	183,624 63.10%	291,000
Most Recent Note for FRHC - 9/6/2023 12:21:50 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Due to report Jun '23 quarterly results. Showed very strong results for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$45.16	+0.05 0.11%	$45.24	$47.98	-5.88%	430,530 139.78%	308,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 9/6/2023 12:22:23 PM Consolidating since a gap up on 7/20/23 hitting a new all-time high following M&A news. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings -63% on +23% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 4 latest quarterly earnings comparisons versus the year-ago periods were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ING - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance I N G Group Nv Adr	$13.79	-0.07 -0.47%	$13.87	$15.00	-8.10%	1,833,785 75.03%	2,444,000
Most Recent Note for ING - 9/6/2023 12:25:53 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and slumped below its 50 DMA line ($14.20). Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +100% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period.
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MITK - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Mitek System Inc	$13.16	+1.86 16.46%	$13.98	$13.98	-5.87%	1,420,975 430.60%	330,000
Most Recent Note for MITK - 9/6/2023 12:27:13 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good following a small downturn in FY '18."
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MNSO - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Miniso Group Hldg Cl A	$27.43	+1.21 4.62%	$28.00	$28.37	-3.31%	1,252,500 103.60%	1,209,000
Most Recent Note for MNSO - 9/6/2023 12:29:36 PM China-based retailer is perched at its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +131% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases. Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '20.
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NX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Quanex Building Products	$28.76	+0.29 1.00%	$29.15	$29.63	-2.95%	66,410 60.93%	109,000
Most Recent Note for NX - 9/6/2023 12:38:28 PM Consolidating after rallying to a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 9/01/23. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +23% on -8% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '17 and '18.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$300.95	-4.22 -1.38%	$303.90	$329.88	-8.77%	205,281 69.35%	296,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 9/6/2023 12:40:05 PM On track today for a 5th consecutive loss. Encountered distributional pressure and slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +40% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) leaving concerns, fundamentally. Since completing its $52 IPO in Oct '15 its annual earnings (A criteria) history was strong until a downturn in FY '20.
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$110.34	+0.79 0.72%	$112.07	$112.07	-1.54%	53,381 177.94%	30,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 9/6/2023 12:40:59 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and today's 2nd volume-driven gain has it hitting another new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports 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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UBS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks U B S Ag	$25.85	-0.55 -2.08%	$26.10	$26.97	-4.15%	2,054,334 71.43%	2,876,000
Most Recent Note for UBS - 9/6/2023 12:43:34 PM After gapping up for new 52-week and all-time highs last week it is now consolidating. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +999% on +53% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been erratic, fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$167.40	+3.49 2.13%	$167.64	$170.19	-1.64%	1,205,972 74.12%	1,627,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 9/6/2023 12:47:43 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +12% on +2% sales for the Jul '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/14/12.
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WLDN - NASDAQ - Bldg-Heavy Construction Willdan Group Inc	$22.50	-0.82 -3.52%	$23.30	$25.38	-11.35%	28,643 58.46%	49,000
Most Recent Note for WLDN - 9/6/2023 12:51:02 PM Consolidating since powering higher on 8/04/23. Faces resistance due to overhead supply. Reported strong earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter but fundamental concerns remain.
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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$5.04	+0.03 0.50%	$5.06	$5.77	-12.74%	198,353 92.69%	214,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 9/6/2023 12:53:12 PM Fundamental concerns remain. This United Arab Emirates-based social networking and entertainment firm.
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