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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2024
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DOW 43169.64 -69.41 (-0.16%) | NASDAQ 18506.4 132.8 (0.72%) | S&P 500 5862.51 21.04 (0.36%)

Time of Screening : 10/18/2024 11:52:00 AM Report Released : 10/18/2024 12:49:04 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AXP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services American Express Co	$274.73	-11.05 -3.87%	$276.80	$286.36	-4.06%	3,956,417 159.02%	2,488,000
Most Recent Note for AXP - 10/18/2024 11:57:18 AM This well-known Finance - Credit Card Payment Processing gapped down today from its all-time high for a volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +0% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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EPAC - NYSE - Machinery-Tools & Rel Enerpac Tool Group Corp	$44.16	-0.42 -0.94%	$44.44	$44.63	-1.05%	165,733 59.62%	278,000
Most Recent Note for EPAC - 10/18/2024 12:00:04 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($41) this week then rebounded to hit new multi-year highs. Reported Aug '24 quarterly earnings +19% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings growth has not been strong and steady and subpar sales revenues growth is also a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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FN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Specialized Electronics Fabrinet	$245.29	-21.59 -8.09%	$258.14	$278.38	-11.89%	419,125 69.51%	603,000
Most Recent Note for FN - 10/18/2024 12:01:27 PM Gapped down today for a volume-driven loss, slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($237) from its 52-week high. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +30% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a slight downturn in FY '20.
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FRHC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Freedom Holding Corp	$106.19	+0.82 0.78%	$108.14	$105.42	0.73%	79,309 96.72%	82,000
Most Recent Note for FRHC - 10/18/2024 12:04:13 PM Hitting a new all-time high today with a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings -50% on the +43% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$11.70	+0.25 2.16%	$11.75	$11.60	0.84%	2,885,534 70.59%	4,088,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 10/18/2024 12:08:00 PM Today's 4th consecutive gain has it hitting new multi-year highs, clearing recent resistance in the $11 area. This South Africa based gold mining company was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '23 quarterly earnings results versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and included a downturn in FY '22, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Herc Holdings Inc	$170.83	-2.26 -1.30%	$173.00	$178.93	-4.53%	187,892 87.80%	214,000
Most Recent Note for HRI - 10/18/2024 12:18:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings -3% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 6th quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria) is annual earnings growth has been strong.
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HWKN - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals Hawkins Inc	$126.70	-7.28 -5.43%	$134.23	$135.61	-6.57%	68,543 60.66%	113,000
Most Recent Note for HWKN - 10/18/2024 12:19:24 PM Pulling back from its all-time high after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +23% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$515.08	+41.35 8.73%	$517.61	$496.48	3.75%	1,927,794 169.55%	1,137,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 10/18/2024 12:22:09 PM Gapped up today for a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +26% on +17% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were at or near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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MAG - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Magnetek Inc	$16.50	+0.72 4.55%	$16.53	$16.18	1.96%	382,114 68.23%	560,000
Most Recent Note for MAG - 10/18/2024 12:22:43 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's big gain after consolidating above prior highs in the $14 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Through the Jun '24 quarter its earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$59.88	-2.66 -4.25%	$64.10	$62.99	-4.95%	86,243 118.14%	73,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 10/18/2024 12:26:37 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting a new 52-week high following 7 consecutive gains. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings -6% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparison were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '22.
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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$85.69	-1.31 -1.51%	$86.86	$88.28	-2.93%	26,675 88.92%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 10/18/2024 12:27:41 PM Pausing at its all-time high today following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Made steady progress since finding support at its 50 DMA line ($72) in recent weeks. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par.
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NECB - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Northeast Cmnty Bancorp	$27.57	-0.24 -0.86%	$28.14	$27.96	-1.39%	42,240 64.98%	65,000
Most Recent Note for NECB - 10/18/2024 12:28:23 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The Mar '24 quarter broke a streak of 8 strong quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been lackluster but showed a great increase for FY '22.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$759.71	+72.06 10.48%	$763.41	$736.00	3.22%	8,919,582 315.40%	2,828,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 10/18/2024 12:31:46 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable gain after testing its 50 DMA line ($692.52). Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +45% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '22. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/30/20.
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NMM - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Navios Maritime Partners	$58.99	+1.40 2.43%	$59.37	$65.89	-10.47%	162,204 73.73%	220,000
Most Recent Note for NMM - 10/18/2024 12:34:16 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '24 showed subpar sales revenues and earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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PJT - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt P J T Partners Inc Cl A	$147.74	-2.08 -1.39%	$150.05	$151.10	-2.22%	104,120 61.61%	169,000
Most Recent Note for PJT - 10/18/2024 12:38:34 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on sales revenues +1% for the Jun '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down leaving concerns with regard to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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STRL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Sterling Construction Co	$160.71	-4.69 -2.84%	$166.57	$170.50	-5.74%	280,226 105.35%	266,000
Most Recent Note for STRL - 10/18/2024 12:42:29 PM Perched at its all-time high, 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. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +31% on +12% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. It found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/23.
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SVM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver Silvercorp Metals Inc	$5.08	+0.37 7.75%	$5.10	$5.03	0.89%	2,067,962 74.84%	2,763,000
Most Recent Note for SVM - 10/18/2024 12:43:24 PM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$203.55	-2.30 -1.11%	$205.95	$212.60	-4.26%	9,891,115 72.07%	13,725,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 10/18/2024 12:44:02 PM Hit a new all-time high with a "breakaway gap" and considerable gain on the prior session backed by great volume conviction. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23, breaking a streak of strong and steady growth. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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UNTY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Unity Bancorp Inc	$39.60	-0.87 -2.15%	$40.81	$40.47	-2.15%	17,697 98.32%	18,000
Most Recent Note for UNTY - 10/18/2024 12:46:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains after consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($33.60). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Subpar sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings steadily improved after a downturn in FY '17.
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$86.48	-7.44 -7.92%	$88.63	$94.28	-8.27%	1,563,077 108.55%	1,440,000
Most Recent Note for WAL - 10/18/2024 12:48:29 PM Gapped down from its 52-week high today following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($82.48) defines near-term support to watch. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings -9% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Many recent quarterly comparisons were down from the year-ago periods, not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady.
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WLFC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Willis Lease Financial	$202.50	+5.65 2.87%	$203.48	$199.05	1.73%	21,162 70.54%	30,000
Most Recent Note for WLFC - 10/18/2024 12:48:58 PM Thinly-traded aircraft equipment leasing firm hit yet another new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +207% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '24 quarter. Prior history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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