Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 12th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 10/12/2021 11:49:12 AM Report Released : 10/12/2021 12:35:00 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
AVTR - NYSE Avantor Inc	$38.00	-2.48 -6.13%	$39.10	4,078,821 112.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,627,000	$44.37 -14.36%	6/10/2021	$32.94	PP = $34.09 MB = $35.79
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2021 12:00:13 PM G - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($40.39) and also undercutting the recent low ($39.24 on 10/01/21) with a damaging volume-driven loss triggering technical sell signals. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/13/21 while perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/11/2021. 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	$47.86	-0.70 -1.44%	$49.83	$52.80	-9.35%	107,878 46.50%	232,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 10/12/2021 11:55:52 AM Finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. 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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AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$5.24	+0.03 0.48%	$5.24	$5.29	-1.04%	710,828 45.16%	1,574,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 10/12/2021 11:56:34 AM Perched at its 52-week high. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$59.12	+1.58 2.75%	$59.27	$58.88	0.41%	101,463 58.65%	173,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 10/12/2021 12:01:10 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 10th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Has a new CEO as of 10/01/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +128% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly quarterly comparisons had waning sales revenues. Annual earnings growth has been steady after a downturn in FY '14."
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CIG - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Companhia Energetica Adr	$2.70	+0.08 2.86%	$2.70	$2.74	-1.64%	3,241,850 57.91%	5,598,000
Most Recent Note for CIG - 10/12/2021 12:03:17 PM Brazilian Utility firm is challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/01/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines for the C and A criteria of the fact based system."
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DHR - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Danaher Corp	$297.08	-1.66 -0.56%	$300.56	$333.96	-11.04%	993,955 50.28%	1,977,000
Most Recent Note for DHR - 10/12/2021 12:05:01 PM Still sputtering since gapping down on 9/28/21 violating its 50 DMA line. Showed stalling action after noted in the 8/19/21 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +71% on +36% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has been strong. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown slow steady growth. Has a new CEO as of 9/01/20."
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$22.42	+0.06 0.27%	$22.43	$22.97	-2.39%	157,370 73.20%	215,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 10/12/2021 12:05:57 PM Consolidating after M&A news on 4/22/21. Reported earnings -6% on -17% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Bancorp Nc	$50.09	+0.34 0.68%	$50.35	$49.98	0.22%	190,030 161.04%	118,000
Most Recent Note for FBNC - 10/12/2021 12:06:41 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +84% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increase were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$2,737.52	-40.77 -1.47%	$2,790.14	$2,925.08	-6.41%	806,267 64.04%	1,259,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 10/12/2021 12:08:36 PM Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating from its all-time high and slumping below its 50 DMA line ($2788). Noted with caution in the 9/02/21 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +189% on +62% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings rose +99% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons have shown impressive acceleration above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 5,779 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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HHR - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Headhunter Group Plc Ads	$56.23	+0.85 1.53%	$56.62	$58.03	-3.10%	133,727 106.98%	125,000
Most Recent Note for HHR - 10/12/2021 12:09:53 PM Perched near its 52-week high today while posting another volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($51.31) while building on a 5-week flat base. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +320% on +148% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as the 3 prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria). This Cypress-based Commercial Services - Staffing firm completed its $13.50 IPO on 5/09/19 and completed Secondary Offerings on 6/03/21 and 7/15/20.
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HRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Herc Holdings Inc	$178.02	+7.02 4.11%	$179.39	$178.83	-0.45%	123,862 56.82%	218,000
Most Recent Note for HRI - 10/12/2021 12:11:33 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, it stubbornly held its ground following a streak of volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($139) acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Reported very strong earnings 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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HUBS - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Hubspot Inc	$730.92	+48.20 7.06%	$733.19	$736.15	-0.71%	243,040 53.77%	452,000
Most Recent Note for HUBS - 10/12/2021 12:12:55 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line and powered to new all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported improved Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus the year ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$166.56	-0.51 -0.31%	$168.03	$168.96	-1.42%	202,480 45.91%	441,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 10/12/2021 12:13:54 PM Perched at its all-time high following recently noted gains marked by volume. Rallied from support at its 50 DMA line ($149.56). Reported earnings +30% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparison were below the year ago periods, not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$66.78	+2.90 4.54%	$67.12	$76.35	-12.53%	663,326 50.06%	1,325,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 10/12/2021 12:16:05 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks while gradually rebounding toward its all-time high. Quarterly comparisons for Sep, Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '19 was noted as a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.60	+0.05 1.96%	$2.60	$2.83	-8.13%	5,521,935 86.84%	6,359,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 10/12/2021 12:17:37 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Recently wedged above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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MATX - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Matson Inc	$87.40	+4.73 5.72%	$87.97	$87.99	-0.67%	234,279 84.88%	276,000
Most Recent Note for MATX - 10/12/2021 12:19:30 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high after a 5-week flat base above prior highs. 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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NDAQ - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Nasdaq Omx Group Inc	$197.77	+0.09 0.05%	$198.42	$202.50	-2.34%	288,951 45.22%	639,000
Most Recent Note for NDAQ - 10/12/2021 12:21:45 PM Reported earnings +23% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Hit a new all-time high on the prior session and the mid-day report cautioned members - "Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($193).Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain."
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NYT - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers New York Times Co Cl A	$51.52	-1.22 -2.31%	$52.99	$58.73	-12.28%	910,396 65.54%	1,389,000
Most Recent Note for NYT - 10/12/2021 12:25:32 PM Went through a long consolidation since hitting new multi-year highs in January 2021 with volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '21 earnings +100% on +23% sales versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par earnings and sales revenues growth is a fundamental concern. Annual earnings growth slowly and steadily improved after a downturn in FY '16.
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REI - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Ring Energy Inc	$3.81	-0.09 -2.19%	$3.99	$4.16	-8.53%	1,172,734 45.40%	2,583,000
Most Recent Note for REI - 10/12/2021 12:27:17 PM Spiked to new multi-year highs with big volume-driven gains recently noted while clearing prior highs in the $3.30 area. Prior mid-day reports repeated cautioned members - "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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VCRA - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Vocera Communications	$47.48	+0.94 2.02%	$47.95	$55.60	-14.60%	229,719 86.36%	266,000
Most Recent Note for VCRA - 10/12/2021 12:29:59 PM Rebounding toward prior highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +88% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. It has reported strong comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but 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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VVV - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Valvoline Inc	$34.00	+2.19 6.88%	$34.45	$34.65	-1.88%	1,617,861 159.08%	1,017,000
Most Recent Note for VVV - 10/12/2021 12:32:39 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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WIT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Wipro Ltd Adr	$8.98	+0.15 1.70%	$9.01	$9.80	-8.37%	1,064,946 55.96%	1,903,000
Most Recent Note for WIT - 10/12/2021 12:34:45 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high and slumping below its 50 DMA line. Large supply of 5.48 billion shares (S criteria) outstanding. Quarterly results for Mar and Jun '21 showed improvement. Prior comparisons showed earnings increases well below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par while its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been slow and steady. This Indian IT firm was was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/07.
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