Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 21st, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2023
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DOW 34286.57 -154.31 (-0.45%) | NASDAQ 13310.04 -159.09 (-1.18%) | S&P 500 4357.73 -44.47 (-1.01%)

Time of Screening : 9/21/2023 11:58:51 AM Report Released : 9/21/2023 12:45:37 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
MEDP - NASDAQ Medpace Holdings Inc	$244.21	-10.49 -4.12%	$254.70	195,840 69.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 283,000	$282.73 -13.62%	7/25/2023	$196.32	PP = $241.57 MB = $253.65
Most Recent Note - 9/21/2023 12:34:22 PM G - Gapped down today on track for a 6th consecutive loss, abruptly retreating below the prior high ($269) and violating its 50 DMA line ($260) triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/23/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$107.20	-1.29 -1.19%	$108.49	$109.05	-1.70%	986,948 57.85%	1,706,000
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 9/21/2023 12:00:35 PM Gapped up on 8/09/23 hitting a new 52-week high, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $123 level. Found support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +10% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/15/15.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$805.21	-25.36 -3.05%	$813.82	$923.67	-12.82%	2,395,408 100.90%	2,374,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 9/21/2023 12:02:14 PM Gapped down today for a volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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BCSF - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Bain Capital Specialty Finance	$16.08	-0.32 -1.95%	$16.36	$16.80	-4.29%	231,467 104.26%	222,000
Most Recent Note for BCSF - 9/21/2023 12:04:05 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss following a noted spurt of gains marked by volume. No resistance remains due to old overhead supply. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 showed earnings increases versus the year ago periods above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Completed its $20.25 IPO on 11/15/18.
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CQP - AMEX - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Cheniere Energy Partners	$58.53	+1.31 2.29%	$58.77	$62.08	-5.72%	118,469 81.14%	146,000
Most Recent Note for CQP - 9/21/2023 12:04:44 PM This MLP has a lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) history and is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Mar and Jun '23 quarters showed waning sales revenues.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$54.00	-1.00 -1.81%	$54.91	$60.72	-11.08%	3,936,592 127.85%	3,079,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 9/21/2023 12:05:32 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($57.27) with a noted spurt of volume-driven losses. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CSCO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Cisco Systems Inc	$53.23	-2.27 -4.08%	$54.10	$58.19	-8.52%	16,297,243 87.48%	18,630,000
Most Recent Note for CSCO - 9/21/2023 12:08:28 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($54.37). Last noted with caution in the 8/17/23 mid-day report - "Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +37% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CSWI - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Specialty C S W Industrials Inc	$178.17	-0.01 -0.01%	$178.18	$190.63	-6.54%	58,868 101.50%	58,000
Most Recent Note for CSWI - 9/21/2023 12:10:24 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and below its 50 DMA line ($179.34). Reported earnings +5% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) and sales revenues growth rate has been steady.
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$10.25	+0.11 1.08%	$10.79	$10.99	-6.73%	54,027 168.83%	32,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 9/21/2023 12:11:40 PM Reversed today's early gain after rebounding near the prior high with 2 consecutive big gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -"Fundamental concerns remain."
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FRO - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Frontline Ltd Adr	$17.46	+0.11 0.61%	$17.92	$19.29	-9.51%	1,295,632 59.82%	2,166,000
Most Recent Note for FRO - 9/21/2023 12:13:26 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line last week. The 9/13/23 mid-day report noted - "Annual and quarterly earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines."
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FSV - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Firstservice Corp	$151.85	-3.54 -2.28%	$154.24	$163.95	-7.38%	46,207 75.75%	61,000
Most Recent Note for FSV - 9/21/2023 12:15:24 PM Canadian firm in Real Estate Development/Operations is slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Faces some old resistance due to overhead supply up to the $200 level. Reported earnings +30% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '22.
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GHM - AMEX - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Graham Corp	$15.26	-0.57 -3.60%	$15.57	$17.95	-14.99%	27,888 87.15%	32,000
Most Recent Note for GHM - 9/21/2023 12:17:29 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($15.28) with today's big loss on higher volume after hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high. Gapped up on 8/07/23 breaking out of a 5-month base. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have shown great sales revenues and earnings improvement over the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been subpar.
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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$74.60	+2.93 4.09%	$75.00	$82.48	-9.55%	20,003 64.53%	31,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 9/21/2023 12:18:42 PM This Korean Computer Software firm is rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($72.56) with today's big gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $116 level. Reported very strong Dec '22, Mar and Jun '23 results but prior quarterly comparisons showed waning and sub-par sales revenues with lower earnings versus the year-ago periods.
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HQY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service HealthEquity, Inc	$72.49	+1.52 2.14%	$73.83	$79.20	-8.47%	437,668 77.33%	566,000
Most Recent Note for HQY - 9/21/2023 12:27:02 PM On track today for a 4th volume-driven gain in the span of 5 sessions. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $79 level. Reported earnings +61% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul '23 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$76.28	-2.17 -2.77%	$77.57	$79.41	-3.94%	187,811 103.76%	181,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 9/21/2023 12:29:43 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +50% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30th, 2023 versus the year ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a big downturn in FY '20.
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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$5.03	-0.21 -3.92%	$5.11	$5.57	-9.78%	6,465,431 69.67%	9,280,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 9/21/2023 12:30:40 PM Reported Jun '23 earnings +367% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 latest quarterly earnings increases have been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its 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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LULU - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lululemon Athletica	$388.92	-2.96 -0.76%	$390.48	$406.94	-4.43%	716,720 60.08%	1,193,000
Most Recent Note for LULU - 9/21/2023 12:32:41 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($383). Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +22% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $485 level. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21."
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$322.21	+1.44 0.45%	$325.35	$366.78	-12.15%	16,513,872 65.56%	25,188,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 9/21/2023 12:36:13 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($331) recent losses. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed subpar sales revenues growth and earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. It is already owned by 9,694 top-rated funds.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$90.69	-4.05 -4.27%	$93.48	$100.88	-10.11%	4,760,349 121.69%	3,912,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 9/21/2023 12:39:37 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm is pulling back from its all-time high toward its 50 DMA line ($89) with noted volume-driven losses. Shares split 2-1 on 9/20/23. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +53% on +37% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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OKE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Oneok Inc	$66.24	-0.77 -1.15%	$67.22	$71.57	-7.45%	2,449,353 85.17%	2,876,000
Most Recent Note for OKE - 9/21/2023 12:40:28 PM Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +13% on -38% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sales revenues history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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PKE - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Park Aerospace Corp	$15.66	+0.38 2.49%	$15.74	$16.92	-7.45%	44,692 65.72%	68,000
Most Recent Note for PKE - 9/21/2023 12:41:30 PM Posted a recent spurt of volume-driven gains yet faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $16.92 level. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$292.03	-10.89 -3.59%	$296.89	$329.88	-11.48%	162,595 57.86%	281,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 9/21/2023 12:42:23 PM Gapped down today. Last noted with caution in the 9/07/23 mid-day report - "Encountered distributional pressure and slumped below its 50 DMA line and below the prior low ($301.75). 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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THR - NYSE - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Thermon Group Holdings	$27.10	-1.46 -5.11%	$28.45	$29.17	-7.10%	136,208 86.21%	158,000
Most Recent Note for THR - 9/21/2023 12:43:42 PM Abruptly retreating today after a volume-driven gain on the prior session touching new 52-week and all-time highs. The prior mid-day report noted - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria) through Jun '23 versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20 and '21, not a match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines."
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TOL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Toll Brothers Inc	$73.57	-3.04 -3.97%	$75.12	$84.57	-13.01%	1,202,215 69.49%	1,730,000
Most Recent Note for TOL - 9/21/2023 12:45:25 PM Gapped down today for a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +59% on +8% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but with subpar sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '19 and '20, leaving fundamental concerns.
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