Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 10/20/2021 12:25:37 PM Report Released : 10/20/2021 1:14:59 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
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$50.61	-0.60 -1.17%	$51.65	$52.80	-4.15%	142,241 60.27%	236,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 10/20/2021 12:28:18 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($47.63) and it is perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$767.02	-33.95 -4.24%	$785.14	$895.93	-14.39%	1,270,556 145.87%	871,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/20/2021 12:29:49 PM After rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($806) it met resistance, and a gain above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/21. Fundamentals remain strong.
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ATH - NYSE - Insurance-Life Athene Holding Ltd Cl A	$82.77	+0.60 0.73%	$83.79	$84.45	-1.99%	691,418 78.13%	885,000
Most Recent Note for ATH - 10/20/2021 12:31:03 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Made gradual progress following a gap up on 3/08/21 M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain for this Bermuda-based Insurance firm.
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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$11.19	-0.03 -0.22%	$11.22	$11.24	-0.49%	1,882,492 61.46%	3,063,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 10/20/2021 12:31:56 PM Due to report Sep '21 quarterly results. 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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BKR - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Baker Hughes Co Cl A	$25.11	-1.76 -6.55%	$26.68	$27.66	-9.22%	9,630,155 113.95%	8,451,000
Most Recent Note for BKR - 10/20/2021 12:33:15 PM Pulling back today for a 2nd volume-driven loss, retreating from its 52-week high following an impressive streak of gains. Its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a match with the investment system's fundamental requirements.
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CADE - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest Cadence Bancorp	$22.66	+0.48 2.16%	$22.66	$23.88	-5.11%	922,423 105.06%	878,000
Most Recent Note for CADE - 10/20/2021 12:33:41 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line during the consolidation after 4/12/21 M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CMA - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Comerica Inc	$87.49	+3.45 4.11%	$87.63	$85.35	2.51%	1,142,367 85.00%	1,344,000
Most Recent Note for CMA - 10/20/2021 12:34:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved earnings for the Jun '21 quarter on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 4/28/21 mid-day report - "For the Mar '21 quarter it reported solid earnings versus a loss with -14% lower sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been showing lower sales revenues and earnings, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns also remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$1,828.41	-12.73 -0.69%	$1,833.30	$1,958.55	-6.64%	143,566 69.02%	208,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 10/20/2021 12:36:13 PM Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Due to report Sep '21 quarterly results. Sequential quarterly comparisons show acceleration in sales revenues growth rate and the Mar and Jun '21 earnings versus the year ago periods showed increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20. Already owned by 1,794 top rated funds as of Sep '21.
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EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$161.01	+2.24 1.41%	$161.68	$158.89	1.33%	173,886 60.59%	287,000
Most Recent Note for EVR - 10/20/2021 12:38:41 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 7th consecutive gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line ($134) when consolidating in recent months. Reported very strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly earnings and sales revenues versus the year ago periods, well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn FY '19 earnings (A criteria) since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/06/17.
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HRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Herc Holdings Inc	$188.50	+6.89 3.79%	$189.43	$186.97	0.82%	186,770 78.81%	237,000
Most Recent Note for HRI - 10/20/2021 12:39:40 PM Due to report Sep '21 quarterly results. Hitting yet another new all-time high today, it stubbornly held its ground following a streak of volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($146) 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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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$84.50	-0.27 -0.32%	$91.00	$90.00	-6.11%	1,473,916 69.10%	2,133,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 10/20/2021 12:43:25 PM Touched a new all-time high today but reversed into the red. It did not form a sound base but found support above its 50 DMA line ($69.89) on pullbacks. A 2:1 split impacted share price on 10/02/21. 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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ISBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Investor Bancorp Inc	$15.99	+0.24 1.52%	$16.11	$15.91	0.50%	1,421,674 88.36%	1,609,000
Most Recent Note for ISBC - 10/20/2021 12:44:52 PM Hitting a new high today. Found support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines while consolidating after a gap up on 7/28/21 following M&A news. Reported earnings +89% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. It has solid quarterly earnings increases with lackluster sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$336.56	+0.26 0.08%	$341.00	$362.30	-7.10%	1,252,532 78.43%	1,597,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 10/20/2021 12:48:48 PM Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +29% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Pulled back from its all-time high and there was a 3:1 share split effective 10/05/21 while consolidating below its 50 DMA line. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20. Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1.
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KRNT - NASDAQ - Computer-Hardware/Perip Kornit Digital Ltd	$150.84	-1.38 -0.90%	$152.79	$164.22	-8.15%	192,017 84.96%	226,000
Most Recent Note for KRNT - 10/20/2021 12:50:45 PM Following a "negative reversal" on 9/27/21 at its all-time high it has found support above its 50 DMA line ($140) in recent weeks. 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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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.68	-0.04 -1.29%	$2.69	$2.83	-5.48%	3,946,989 62.92%	6,273,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 10/20/2021 12:51:01 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Recently wedged above its 50 DMA line, making steady progress toward its May high. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NDAQ - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Nasdaq Omx Group Inc	$198.95	-9.91 -4.74%	$209.80	$208.86	-4.74%	1,105,485 167.75%	659,000
Most Recent Note for NDAQ - 10/20/2021 12:53:04 PM Reported earnings +16% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Reversed into the red today after hitting new all-time highs with recent volume-driven gains and the mid-day report cautioned members - "Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. 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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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$631.68	-7.32 -1.15%	$637.40	$646.84	-2.34%	6,960,609 191.33%	3,638,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 10/20/2021 12:58:49 PM Consolidating in a tight range after recently powering to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported strong earnings increases for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarters versus the year ago periods, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), helping it match the winning models of the fact-based investment system again. Annual earnings history has been strong (A criteria). It went through a long choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/30/20.
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OBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Origin Bancorp Inc	$43.87	+0.63 1.45%	$44.00	$46.65	-5.97%	29,513 75.67%	39,000
Most Recent Note for OBNK - 10/20/2021 12:59:12 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, it recently found support at its 200 DMA line. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings +457% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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OMF - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans OneMain Holdings Inc	$59.77	+0.54 0.91%	$59.98	$60.51	-1.22%	691,632 59.62%	1,160,000
Most Recent Note for OMF - 10/20/2021 1:00:15 PM Today's 5th consecutive small gain has it perched near its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line and well above its 200 DMA line. In August there was a Special Dividend and yet 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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REI - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Ring Energy Inc	$4.08	+0.15 3.69%	$4.12	$4.16	-2.04%	1,832,202 68.26%	2,684,000
Most Recent Note for REI - 10/20/2021 1:01:44 PM Perched at multi-year highs, it stubbornly held its ground after big volume-driven gains above 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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SBCF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Seacoast Banking Corp Fl	$35.43	+0.29 0.83%	$35.55	$40.93	-13.44%	168,468 82.99%	203,000
Most Recent Note for SBCF - 10/20/2021 1:02:43 PM Rebounded above its 200 DMA line with recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17.
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SCU - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Sculptor Capital Management	$25.78	-0.67 -2.53%	$26.38	$28.90	-10.80%	333,156 157.89%	211,000
Most Recent Note for SCU - 10/20/2021 1:03:23 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($27.55) which acted as resistance after a damaging violation and volume-driven loss. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported very strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings history."
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SNV - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Synovus Financial Corp	$49.57	+1.57 3.27%	$49.66	$50.51	-1.86%	711,066 80.35%	885,000
Most Recent Note for SNV - 10/20/2021 1:04:27 PM Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines and today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain has it challenging prior highs the $50 level. Reported earnings +30% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$65.62	+2.12 3.34%	$66.22	$74.37	-11.77%	1,227,097 58.38%	2,102,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 10/20/2021 1:05:24 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive gain with increasing volume. Reported earnings +873% on +118% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Suffered damaging losses but found support above its 200 DMA line after noted in the 8/31/21 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007."
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SYF - NYSE - Finance-Savings & Loan Synchrony Financial	$51.77	-0.59 -1.13%	$52.10	$52.49	-1.37%	2,669,586 57.88%	4,612,000
Most Recent Note for SYF - 10/20/2021 1:06:45 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with its 4th consecutive gain backed by average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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TGNA - NYSE - Media-Radio/Tv Tegna Inc	$20.64	+0.88 4.43%	$20.86	$22.09	-6.59%	1,229,703 75.17%	1,636,000
Most Recent Note for TGNA - 10/20/2021 1:07:37 PM Gapped up today. In September it made quick progress through resistance to hit a new 52-week high and then it stalled. Reported stronger sales revenues increases with improved earnings recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '21. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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UCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks United Community Banks	$34.65	+0.59 1.73%	$35.03	$36.67	-5.51%	267,215 65.02%	411,000
Most Recent Note for UCBI - 10/20/2021 1:11:26 PM Quarterly earnings history through Sep '21 has strong in the the past 3 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain due to waning sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history had a downturn in FY '20.
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$365.26	+1.91 0.53%	$367.28	$414.98	-11.98%	894,343 121.85%	734,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 10/20/2021 1:12:24 PM Gapped down on the prior session with a volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($377). Noted with caution in the 8/27/21 mid-day report - "Resilient today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session at its all-time high. Went through a long deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/03/19. Reported strong Apr and Jul '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, but prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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WTFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Wintrust Financial Corp	$88.19	+3.58 4.23%	$89.42	$87.85	0.39%	316,134 116.65%	271,000
Most Recent Note for WTFC - 10/20/2021 1:14:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during a 7-month consolidation. Reported earnings +6% on -5% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/22/18 mid-day report at its all-time high.
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