Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2021
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DOW 34690.16 112.59 (0.33%) | NASDAQ 15022.22 -15.54 (-0.10%) | S&P 500 4452.71 9.66 (0.22%)

Time of Screening : 9/15/2021 12:14:27 PM Report Released : 9/15/2021 1:22:15 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
ASML - NASDAQ A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$883.42	-4.65 -0.52%	$887.52	465,403 70.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 664,000	$895.93 -1.40%	5/25/2021	$669.59	PP = $675.75 MB = $709.54
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2021 12:16:04 PM G - Extended from any base and perched at its all-time high following noted volume-driven gains. Stubbornly holding its ground and making steady progress. Its 50 DMA line ($781) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/11/2021. Click here.
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CPRT - NASDAQ Copart Inc	$146.44	+1.85 1.28%	$148.26	883,490 98.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 896,000	$149.07 -1.76%	9/15/2021	$146.44	PP = $149.17 MB = $156.63
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2021 12:25:38 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/04/21 high plus 10 cents. Rebounding near its 52-week high. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($143) during consolidations in recent months. Reported earnings +51% on +42% sales revenues for the Jul '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline. Sequential comparisons show impressive acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Showed resilience and strength since 2/25/20 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/18/2020. Click here.
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CROX - NASDAQ Crocs Inc	$152.50	+3.12 2.09%	$155.82	1,994,800 163.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,217,000	$157.80 -3.36%	6/14/2021	$112.64	PP = $110.01 MB = $115.51
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2021 12:27:22 PM G - Powering to new all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. It did not form any recent base of sufficient length. Important near-term support to watch is its 50 DMA line ($135) and prior low ($132.60). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/16/2021. Click here.
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ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$128.86	+0.80 0.62%	$128.95	390,426 65.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 594,000	$128.22 0.50%	8/4/2021	$125.33	PP = $126.51 MB = $132.84
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2021 12:35:50 PM Y - Hitting another new high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Volume was +96% above average on the prior session as it posted a solid gain triggering a technical buy signal. The 50 DMA line ($118.55) defines initial support to watch above recent lows in the $109 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/4/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$47.20	+1.89 4.17%	$47.46	$46.57	1.35%	5,424,687 241.74%	2,244,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 9/15/2021 12:19:40 PM Priced a Secondary Offering and it is hitting yet another new all-time high. The 9/09/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recently noted when rallying straight up from the bottom of an 8-week cup shaped base. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/29/21. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20."
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BSY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Bentley Systems Class B	$71.37	+2.22 3.21%	$71.44	$70.00	1.96%	1,721,883 156.68%	1,099,000
Most Recent Note for BSY - 9/15/2021 12:21:08 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground after a noted streak of 4 consecutive gains when the 9/08/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +28% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly results were sub par."
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DSGX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Descartes Systems Group	$80.85	-1.57 -1.90%	$82.81	$86.89	-6.95%	65,978 103.09%	64,000
Most Recent Note for DSGX - 9/15/2021 12:28:48 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd straight loss from its all-time high after a noted streak of 15 consecutive gains. It is very extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported strong Oct '20, Jan, Apr, and Jul '21 quarterly earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods with acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been steady, a fair match with regard to the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/19.
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$47.80	-0.01 -0.02%	$47.92	$48.26	-0.95%	559,863 172.80%	324,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 9/15/2021 12:29:04 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high on 9/10/21 following M&A news. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +342% on +82% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/29/15.
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EL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Estee Lauder Cos Cl A	$323.83	-6.99 -2.11%	$331.63	$347.82	-6.90%	550,127 62.02%	887,000
Most Recent Note for EL - 9/15/2021 12:32:40 PM Retreating from its all-time high and slumping below its 50 DMA line ($330) with today's 4th consecutive loss. Reported strong Jun '21 earnings versus a loss on +62% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons and the up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EPRT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Essential Properties Realty Trust	$30.61	-0.10 -0.33%	$30.75	$32.92	-7.02%	893,103 159.77%	559,000
Most Recent Note for EPRT - 9/15/2021 12:50:25 PM Pulled back testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +26% on +48% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Competed new Public Offerings on 1/10/20, 9/18/21, and 4/13/21 since last noted with caution. Completed its $14.00 IPO on 6/21/18, completed an additional Public Offering on 3/13/19 along with a Secondary Offering on 7/17/19.
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$368.70	-7.83 -2.08%	$377.56	$384.33	-4.07%	7,566,845 59.95%	12,621,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 9/15/2021 12:52:48 PM Retreating from its all-time high, it is extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($362) during its ongoing ascent. Reported earnings +101% on +56% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year-ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons have been well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with impressive acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Downturn in FY '19 earnings versus the year ago broke its streak of strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system. Large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun '21 it is heavily owned by 5,429 top-rated mutual funds. Stocks with a small supply and just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal.
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FITB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Fifth Third Bancorp	$40.08	+1.10 2.82%	$40.13	$43.06	-6.92%	3,288,740 70.23%	4,683,000
Most Recent Note for FITB - 9/15/2021 12:55:37 PM Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +227% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and rebounding near multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$399.48	-4.21 -1.04%	$402.32	$420.76	-5.06%	1,580,864 68.70%	2,301,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 9/15/2021 12:57:39 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($392) after encountering distributional pressure near its all-time high. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +71% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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III - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting Information Services Grp	$8.21	+0.01 0.12%	$8.37	$8.22	-0.12%	401,916 109.81%	366,000
Most Recent Note for III - 9/15/2021 12:58:33 PM Hit yet another new all-time high today. Made steady progress after volume-driven gains helped it rally from an orderly base when noted in the 8/10/21 mid-day report - "Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$282.01	+2.01 0.72%	$284.28	$315.39	-10.58%	894,311 90.15%	992,000
Most Recent Note for KSU - 9/15/2021 12:59:43 PM Retesting its 50 DMA line ($279), consolidating near its all-time high. Reported earnings +79% on +37% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth history (A criteria) has been slow and steady in recent years.
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$241.70	+0.89 0.37%	$242.76	$246.97	-2.13%	563,364 88.72%	635,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 9/15/2021 1:02:25 PM Encountered distributional pressure in recent weeks while perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. The 9/09/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +49% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus he year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Steady annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '20."
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ORI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Old Republic Intl Corp	$23.48	+0.22 0.92%	$23.52	$26.69	-12.05%	1,166,733 59.23%	1,970,000
Most Recent Note for ORI - 9/15/2021 1:04:41 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($23.67) following a Special Dividend. Reported earnings +74% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison. 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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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$90.97	+1.05 1.17%	$91.67	$93.45	-2.65%	282,263 87.66%	322,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 9/15/2021 1:09:03 PM Challenging its 52-week and all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($85.40). The 9/01/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings for the Jun '21 quarter +698% on +91% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues increases and there were several negative comparisons versus the year ago periods."
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PANL - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Pangaea Logistics Solutions	$5.59	+0.09 1.64%	$5.71	$6.20	-9.84%	230,961 58.03%	398,000
Most Recent Note for PANL - 9/15/2021 1:09:36 PM Holding its ground after a noted "negative reversal" on 9/08/21 as it hit a new 52-week high. Big gain on 9/07/21 cleared a 10-week base. Reported very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation in recent weeks.
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PCTY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Paylocity Holding Corp	$270.71	+3.71 1.39%	$271.05	$275.45	-1.72%	263,206 130.95%	201,000
Most Recent Note for PCTY - 9/15/2021 1:11:37 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +44% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Following a downturn in FY '18 earnings (A criteria) its annual earnings growth has been strong.
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$27.60	+0.37 1.36%	$27.79	$31.00	-10.97%	126,335 214.13%	59,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 9/15/2021 1:13:01 PM Since it reported M&A news on 7/15/21 it slumped below its 50 DMA line yet remains near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +30% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system with much strong sales revenues increases. Annual earnings growth was slow and steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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SWN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Southwestern Energy Co	$5.33	+0.17 3.29%	$5.48	$5.85	-8.89%	17,545,518 143.43%	12,233,000
Most Recent Note for SWN - 9/15/2021 1:14:09 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with volume-driven gains after briefly undercutting its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. This oil and gas producer showed very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly sales and earnings growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TECK - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Teck Resources Ltd	$26.36	+0.52 2.01%	$27.08	$26.72	-1.35%	3,088,260 69.60%	4,437,000
Most Recent Note for TECK - 9/15/2021 1:15:42 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's gain adding to recent volume-driven gains after finding prompt support near its 200 DMA line. Reported strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings and sales revenues history.
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TROX - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Tronox Ltd	$24.50	+0.58 2.42%	$24.70	$25.48	-3.85%	1,477,182 72.48%	2,038,000
Most Recent Note for TROX - 9/15/2021 1:16:37 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$85.56	+0.84 0.99%	$86.62	$89.79	-4.71%	263,999 88.29%	299,000
Most Recent Note for TW - 9/15/2021 1:18:21 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($87) recently, yet it is still perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +30% on +23% 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). Limited history remains a concern since its $27 IPO on 4/04/19 and an additional Public Offerings on 10/17/19 and 4/24/20.
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$658.00	-0.94 -0.14%	$665.53	$677.34	-2.86%	24,823 68.95%	36,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 9/15/2021 1:19:30 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its all-time high following a Special Dividend. Reported very strong Sep, Dec '20, and Mar '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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XEC - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cimarex Energy Co	$78.78	+4.20 5.63%	$79.90	$77.30	1.91%	600,657 73.07%	822,000
Most Recent Note for XEC - 9/15/2021 1:22:03 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's big gain. In recent weeks it rallied straight up from support at its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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