Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 13th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 10/13/2021 12:06:54 PM Report Released : 10/13/2021 1:02:23 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
WDAY - NYSE Workday Inc Cl A	$264.33	+7.14 2.78%	$273.55	1,288,690 83.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,548,400	$282.77 -6.52%	9/7/2021	$275.69	PP = $282.87 MB = $297.01
Most Recent Note - 10/13/2021 1:01:24 PM Y - Gapped up today, but encountered pressure after larger early gains. Its 50 DMA line ($255).and recent lows ($246) define near-term support to watch where violations would raise concerns. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $278 level after trading higher for the past month. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$5.12	-0.12 -2.20%	$5.15	$5.29	-3.31%	1,119,496 71.53%	1,565,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 10/13/2021 12:07:48 PM Gapped down today pulling back from 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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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$10.73	-0.17 -1.52%	$10.78	$11.00	-2.50%	2,317,483 72.95%	3,177,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 10/13/2021 12:09:15 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line and inched to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."
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CMC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Commercial Metals Co	$32.34	+0.13 0.40%	$33.25	$36.49	-11.37%	832,760 103.19%	807,000
Most Recent Note for CMC - 10/13/2021 12:10:20 PM Due to report Aug '21 quarterly results. Pulled back from its 52-week high and found support above its 200 DMA line after volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +76% on +38% sales revenues for the May '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CSOD - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Cornerstone Ondemand Inc	$57.48	+0.05 0.09%	$57.49	$57.50	-0.03%	1,270,489 89.72%	1,416,000
Most Recent Note for CSOD - 10/13/2021 12:10:34 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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ESI - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Element Solutions Inc	$22.15	-0.33 -1.45%	$22.75	$24.70	-10.34%	708,269 59.17%	1,197,000
Most Recent Note for ESI - 10/13/2021 12:11:44 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line but it is slumping back below its 50 DMA line which has recently acted as resistance while trying to rebound. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '20 and Mar '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FANG - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Diamondback Energy Inc	$109.42	-0.58 -0.53%	$109.50	$114.10	-4.10%	1,511,422 58.13%	2,600,000
Most Recent Note for FANG - 10/13/2021 12:12:53 PM Hit new 52-week highs with recent volume-driven gains and it has been stubbornly holding its ground. The Mar and Jun '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were very strong. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/14/16 and went through a long and choppy consolidation. It completed a Secondary Offering on 6/24/14.
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FRC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Republic Bank	$206.32	+5.59 2.78%	$206.50	$207.67	-0.65%	362,747 57.67%	629,000
Most Recent Note for FRC - 10/13/2021 12:14:17 PM Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/10/21.
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HUBS - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Hubspot Inc	$783.19	+24.92 3.29%	$788.75	$814.90	-3.89%	407,000 84.62%	481,000
Most Recent Note for HUBS - 10/13/2021 12:15:26 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line and powered to new all-time highs with considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$84.11	+8.67 11.49%	$85.63	$90.00	-6.55%	2,314,810 115.11%	2,011,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 10/13/2021 12:16:44 PM A 2:1 split impacted share price on 10/02/21. Very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($67) on pullbacks. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +325% on +184% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm completed its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.
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JPM - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks J P Morgan Chase & Co	$162.02	-3.34 -2.02%	$165.41	$171.51	-5.53%	10,907,057 105.03%	10,385,000
Most Recent Note for JPM - 10/13/2021 12:19:02 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter 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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KRNT - NASDAQ - Computer-Hardware/Perip Kornit Digital Ltd	$150.54	+1.04 0.70%	$152.61	$164.22	-8.33%	128,808 60.19%	214,000
Most Recent Note for KRNT - 10/13/2021 12:24:42 PM There was a "negative reversal" on 9/27/21 at its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($138) in recent months when consolidating. This Israel-based Machinery - General Industrial firm reported earnings of 22 cents per share versus a loss of 3 cents per share on +118% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons were strong. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns. Has a new CEO as of 8/01/18. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17 and a Secondary Offering on 12/04/18. Its IPO was at $10 in April 2015.
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LKQ - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Auto Parts L K Q Corp	$52.99	+0.20 0.38%	$53.44	$53.17	-0.34%	915,313 59.51%	1,538,000
Most Recent Note for LKQ - 10/13/2021 12:30:58 PM Inching to a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain adding to recent gains, finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($51.26). Reported earnings +113% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior comparisons were near the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but with waning sales revenues.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.58	-0.04 -1.34%	$2.59	$2.83	-9.01%	4,272,635 67.21%	6,357,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 10/13/2021 12:31:08 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	$87.48	-2.09 -2.33%	$91.79	$89.75	-2.53%	186,863 66.26%	282,000
Most Recent Note for MATX - 10/13/2021 12:39:08 PM There was a "negative reversal" after early gains today. There was a gap up and volume-drive gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session 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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MBWM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mercantile Bank Corp	$34.19	+0.56 1.67%	$34.29	$34.47	-0.81%	47,032 120.59%	39,000
Most Recent Note for MBWM - 10/13/2021 12:33:30 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after finding support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OMF - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans OneMain Holdings Inc	$57.19	-0.03 -0.05%	$57.41	$60.51	-5.49%	838,684 68.58%	1,223,000
Most Recent Note for OMF - 10/13/2021 12:36:37 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 8/12/21 mid-day report after a Special Dividend and another Secondary Offering. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/29/21 and 2/11/21. Reported earnings +294% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investing system.
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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$103.14	+5.87 6.03%	$103.35	$98.63	4.57%	266,612 77.06%	346,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 10/13/2021 12:41:04 PM Powering to a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. The prior mid-day report noted - "Perched above its 50 DMA line ($93.88) and within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +94% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '20. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/23/17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/16."
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RTLR - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Rattler Midstream LP	$12.23	+0.23 1.88%	$12.23	$12.90	-5.23%	235,124 89.06%	264,000
Most Recent Note for RTLR - 10/13/2021 12:47:10 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history for this Oil & Gas LP firm is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$41.67	+0.07 0.17%	$41.67	$42.39	-1.70%	1,518,775 125.31%	1,212,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 10/13/2021 12:49:04 PM There was M&A news on 8/24/21 while holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high since a noted gap up on 7/02/21. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +4% sales revenues over the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong following a downturn in FY '17. Went through a long and deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14.
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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$74.59	+0.33 0.44%	$74.82	$80.78	-7.66%	77,042 58.81%	131,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 10/13/2021 12:51:05 PM Pulled back from its all-time high testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +10% 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). Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/21/17.
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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$74.59	+0.33 0.44%	$74.82	$80.78	-7.66%	77,042 58.81%	131,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 10/13/2021 12:50:58 PM Pulled back from its all-time high testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +10% 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). Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/21/17.
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SOTK - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Sono Tek Corp	$5.64	+1.14 25.33%	$5.95	$4.80	17.50%	551,069 1,722.09%	32,000
Most Recent Note for SOTK - 10/13/2021 12:53:24 PM Spiking to a new high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Prior history is limited and showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases.
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SYNA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Synaptics Inc	$173.59	+0.41 0.24%	$175.50	$191.99	-9.58%	190,237 59.26%	321,000
Most Recent Note for SYNA - 10/13/2021 12:46:40 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($177) with losses on light volume. Reported earnings +76% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to waning sales revenues in prior quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18 and '19. Small supply of 39.1 million shares (S criteria) outstanding could contribute to especially great volatility in the event of institutional accumulation or distribution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 375 in Sep '19 to 596 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/09.
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VVV - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Valvoline Inc	$35.56	+0.81 2.32%	$35.95	$34.78	2.23%	850,525 78.75%	1,080,000
Most Recent Note for VVV - 10/13/2021 12:48:45 PM Gapped up today for a 2nd consecutive session hitting new all-time highs following news the company plans to split into two segments. 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	$9.62	+0.70 7.85%	$9.67	$9.80	-1.84%	2,130,836 110.41%	1,930,000
Most Recent Note for WIT - 10/13/2021 12:58:07 PM Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +17% over the year ago period and gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($9.09) toward its 52-week high. 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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