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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2020
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DOW 28375.97 -138.03 (-0.48%) | NASDAQ 11652.31 -116.42 (-0.99%) | S&P 500 3465.4 -23.27 (-0.67%)
Time of Screening : 10/15/2020 11:54:42 AM         Report Released : 10/15/2020 1:04:35 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group
Company Name
Last Chg Day
High
52 WK Hi % From Hi Volume
% DAV
DAV
AAXN - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty
Axon Enterprise Inc
$104.00 +2.58
2.54%
$105.53 $104.90 -0.86% 366,891
58.80%
624,000
Most Recent Note for AAXN - 10/15/2020 12:06:56 PM
Hitting a new time high today after an 18-week consolidation during which it found support at its 200 DMA line ($87.06) It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/28/20. Reported a loss of one cent per share on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus earnings of 14 cents per share for the year ago period, breaking a streak of earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt
Alliancebernstein Hld Lp
$33.01 +0.03
0.09%
$33.22 $36.06 -8.46% 193,146
50.04%
386,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 10/15/2020 12:09:36 PM
Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '20 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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AP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp
$4.40 +0.21
5.01%
$4.43 $4.50 -2.22% 108,866
90.72%
120,000
Most Recent Note for AP - 10/15/2020 12:14:52 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 10/14/20 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
A S M L Holding N.V. NY
$385.36 -12.67
-3.18%
$386.30 $409.11 -5.81% 432,435
61.43%
704,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/15/2020 12:17:52 PM
Gapped down today pulling back further. Stalled after hitting a new all-time high on 10/13/20 with heavier volume behind its 5th consecutive gain. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +83% on +42% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and 3 of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March.
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AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure
Aviat Networks Inc
$22.00 -0.31
-1.39%
$22.23 $23.87 -7.83% 19,892
62.16%
32,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 10/15/2020 12:20:11 PM
Sputtering since hitting a new 52-week high with a gap up and 4th consecutive gain when last noted with caution in the 10/12/20 mid-day report - "Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($20.86). Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +60% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers
BRP Group inc
$26.95 -0.56
-2.04%
$27.00 $30.15 -10.61% 288,235
84.53%
341,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 10/15/2020 12:23:34 PM
Undercut its 50 DMA line ($25.24) and prior lows with today's early loss but recovered quickly. Last noted with caution in the 10/12/20 mid-day report - "Challenging its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after a brief consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/25/20. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CCK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers
Crown Holdings Inc
$82.17 +0.27
0.33%
$82.80 $83.12 -1.14% 465,231
65.43%
711,000
Most Recent Note for CCK - 10/15/2020 12:27:31 PM
Perched at its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress after noted with caution in the 2/08/19 mid-day report - "It has shown steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) however quarterly earnings results have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar
Daqo New Energy Corp Ads
$200.03 -18.73
-8.56%
$213.10 $226.22 -11.58% 325,471
82.40%
395,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 10/15/2020 12:31:04 PM
Abruptly retreating today after spiking to new all-time highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Powered higher impressively since retesting support at its 50 DMA line ($132.50). On 4/12/18 a new Public Offering was completed. Reported very strong Mar and Jun '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods, but it was repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities
Ensign Group Inc
$58.64 -1.18
-1.97%
$58.72 $61.98 -5.39% 178,780
69.56%
257,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 10/15/2020 12:32:46 PM
Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($56.77). Hit a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Found support above its 50 DMA line ($56.60) during an orderly consolidation. Reported earnings +100% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '18, a a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It went through a deep and choppy consolidation since noted on 8/02/19 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods
Escalade Inc
$19.25 -0.28
-1.43%
$19.37 $21.10 -8.76% 30,620
57.77%
53,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 10/15/2020 12:33:25 PM
Perched near multi-year highs. After recently rallying from an orderly 6-week flat base it pulled back and retested support at its 50 DMA line ($18.58). Reported earnings +369% on +50% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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EV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management
Eaton Vance Corp
$61.69 +0.48
0.78%
$61.84 $61.72 -0.05% 1,480,736
132.09%
1,121,000
Most Recent Note for EV - 10/15/2020 12:34:09 PM
Stubbornly holding its ground since a big gap up on 10/08/20 for a new high on M&A news with Morgan Stanley (MS). Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
First Solar Inc
$80.89 -2.84
-3.39%
$82.22 $85.66 -5.57% 1,208,100
53.17%
2,272,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 10/15/2020 12:35:13 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high today after 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Undercut then rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($72.28) during the recent consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share versus a loss of 18 cents per share on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/4/2008."
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HBP - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale
Huttig Building Products
$3.26 +0.84
34.87%
$3.75 $3.00 8.53% 18,292,234
10,219.13%
179,000
Most Recent Note for HBP - 10/15/2020 12:37:28 PM
Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 9/01/16 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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INFY - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software
Infosys Ltd Ads
$15.20 -1.16
-7.09%
$15.30 $16.62 -8.54% 7,587,841
85.05%
8,922,000
Most Recent Note for INFY - 10/15/2020 12:40:00 PM
Gapped down today, retreating after 6 consecutive gains for new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 4/13/18 mid-day report - "Has a new CEO as of 1/02/18. This India-based Computer -a Tech Services firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Reported +46% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based system (C criteria)."
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement
James Hardie Ind Plc Adr
$26.09 +0.49
1.91%
$26.22 $26.10 -0.04% 8,787
54.92%
16,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 10/15/2020 12:40:37 PM
Found support at its 50 DMA line ($22.47) then steadily rallied into new high territory since noted with caution in the 9/23/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +0% on -5% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. The Ireland-based cement firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Nova Ltd
$57.65 -0.72
-1.23%
$58.06 $59.40 -2.95% 119,558
69.11%
173,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 10/15/2020 12:42:44 PM
This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel tested its 50 DMA line ($52.83) on 10/13/20 then promptly rebounded and finished near the session high with a volume-driven gain, and it has since been hovering at its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports- "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +50% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported Mar '20 earnings +27% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns also remain as its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse
RingCentral Inc Cl A
$273.80 -4.08
-1.47%
$276.24 $317.84 -13.86% 545,189
55.46%
983,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 10/15/2020 12:45:23 PM
Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($277) with today's 4th consecutive loss backed by ever-increasing volume. Stalled and tested support at its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/01/20 mid-day report while hitting a new all-time high - "Reported earnings +14% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline although sales revenues growth remained strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years."
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar
Solaredge Technologies
$297.26 -7.26
-2.38%
$305.34 $314.00 -5.33% 603,808
50.23%
1,202,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 10/15/2020 12:47:01 PM
Perched at its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following an impressive spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +3% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong and steady (A criteria)."
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SNBR - NASDAQ - Retail-Home Furnishings
Sleep Number Corp
$65.12 +6.95
11.94%
$65.51 $61.40 6.05% 1,798,549
522.83%
344,000
Most Recent Note for SNBR - 10/15/2020 12:51:31 PM
Gapped up hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today, adding to a noted spurt of gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply, however it did not form a sound base pattern. Bullish action came after it reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +90% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rebounded impressively after a deep slump from $61 in February to $15.27 on April 3rd. The reported loss of 45 cents per share on -20% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period interrupted a streak of 6 consecutive strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Stmicroelectronics N V
$34.07 -0.50
-1.45%
$34.25 $35.34 -3.59% 2,049,014
88.05%
2,327,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 10/15/2020 12:53:22 PM
Hovering near its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly since a gap up when the 10/01/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings -44% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SYKE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service
Sykes Enterprises Inc
$35.77 +0.09
0.25%
$36.02 $38.24 -6.46% 177,983
85.57%
208,000
Most Recent Note for SYKE - 10/15/2020 12:55:27 PM
Found support near its 50 DMA line ($33.72) during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports -"Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/09/08."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir
Taiwan Semiconductor Adr
$88.51 -0.09
-0.10%
$89.49 $91.27 -3.02% 5,722,945
62.53%
9,152,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 10/15/2020 12:57:54 PM
Hovering near its all-time high with volume totals generally cooling. Due to report Sep '20 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Pulled back and tested support at its 50 DMA line ($81.36) after a volume-driven breakout from an orderly base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +93% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter."
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising
The Trade Desk Inc Cl A
$620.34 -33.62
-5.14%
$632.11 $675.00 -8.10% 863,849
80.36%
1,075,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 10/15/2020 12:59:52 PM
Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Posted a 14th consecutive gain when the 10/14/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "It did not form a sound base pattern. Recently reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings -3% on -13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, raising fundamental concerns. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/27/20."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
W N S Holdings Ltd Ads
$65.07 -2.81
-4.13%
$67.00 $75.86 -14.23% 112,945
85.56%
132,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 10/15/2020 1:03:06 PM
India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($65.37). Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings -8% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive negative quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively after last noted with caution in the 2/26/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to deceleration in sales revenues growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ZM - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse
Zoom Video Comm Cl A
$534.73 +25.48
5.00%
$535.00 $529.74 0.94% 7,752,702
71.43%
10,854,000
Most Recent Note for ZM - 10/15/2020 1:04:27 PM
Hitting another new all-time high today, getting very extended from any sound base. The 10/02/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Jul '20 quarterly earnings +999% on +355% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed very strong sales revenues and great earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $36.00 IPO on 4/18/19. Limited annual history (A criteria) has been noted as a concern."
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