Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2022
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DOW 31752.57 252.95 (0.80%) | NASDAQ 11163.97 211.36 (1.93%) | S&P 500 3845.26 47.92 (1.26%)

Time of Screening : 10/25/2022 12:19:18 PM Report Released : 10/25/2022 1:29:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$117.96	+9.94 9.20%	$118.84	185,453 76.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 241,000	$130.01 -9.27%	10/25/2022	$117.96	PP = $130.11 MB = $136.62
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2022 12:35:46 PM Y - Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. New pivot point is cited based on its 8/25/22 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. Due to report Sep '22 quarterly results on 11/04/22. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/01/22. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/17/2022. Click here.
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ESQ - NASDAQ Esquire Financial Holdings	$40.80	+0.98 2.46%	$41.40	26,449 101.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,000	$41.68 -2.11%	10/18/2022	$40.02	PP = $39.95 MB = $41.95
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2022 1:03:32 PM Y - Challenging its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Posted a big gain on 10/18/22 and closed above the pivot point backed by +68% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Recent rebound above the 50 DMA line ($38.48) helped its outlook improve. Very little near-term resistance remains up to the $41.68 level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/7/2022. Click here.
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GPK - NYSE Graphic Packaging Hldg	$22.75	+1.24 5.76%	$22.84	2,832,933 106.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,659,000	$24.07 -5.48%	10/25/2022	$22.75	PP = $24.17 MB = $25.38
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2022 1:08:24 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/12/22 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +79% on +38% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamentals have been strong. Today's big gain and rebound above its 50 DMA line ($21.73) is helping its outlook improve. It rebounded after sputtering below its 200 DMA line since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/20/22. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/6/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Archer Daniels Midland	$89.53	+0.25 0.28%	$91.39	$98.88	-9.46%	1,731,334 67.00%	2,584,000
Most Recent Note for ADM - 10/25/2022 12:21:52 PM Perched near the September high after finding support near its 200 DMA line. Earnings rose +62% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison very near or well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '19 annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$109.51	+5.58 5.37%	$109.75	$112.36	-2.54%	84,214 67.37%	125,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 10/25/2022 12:24:18 PM Rallying near its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt from its 200 DMA line. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +13% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CLR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Drilling &; Explorati Continental Res Inc	$73.93	+0.03 0.04%	$73.99	$75.49	-2.07%	2,999,504 123.33%	2,432,000
Most Recent Note for CLR - 10/25/2022 12:37:41 PM Gapped up on 10/17/22 following M&A news. Following 6/14/22 M&A news it reported earnings +281% on +115% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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DRVN - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Driven Brands Holdings Inc	$32.74	+0.17 0.52%	$32.97	$35.45	-7.64%	562,619 81.30%	692,000
Most Recent Note for DRVN - 10/25/2022 12:39:57 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/15/22 mid-day report - "Reported strong quarterly results above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through Jun '22 versus year ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern since it completed its IPO at $22 on 1/15/21 and a Secondary Offering on 8/06/21."
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EFSC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Enterprise Finl Services	$50.35	+1.75 3.60%	$50.73	$51.50	-2.23%	81,838 84.37%	97,000
Most Recent Note for EFSC - 10/25/2022 12:53:46 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +424% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period through Jun '22 have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FLNG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Flex Lng Ltd	$33.94	+1.72 5.33%	$33.95	$36.99	-8.25%	472,959 84.76%	558,000
Most Recent Note for FLNG - 10/25/2022 1:04:12 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($32.43) where it recently met resistance. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +246% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported Mar '22 quarterly earnings +19% on -8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, while prior quarterly comparisons had shown stronger sales and earnings increases. The big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw with respect to the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HUBB - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Hubbell Inc	$235.46	+12.25 5.49%	$237.83	$238.94	-1.46%	331,548 66.31%	500,000
Most Recent Note for HUBB - 10/25/2022 1:09:54 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($221.22) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Mar and Jun '22 quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$530.40	+8.46 1.62%	$540.20	$524.79	1.07%	590,462 68.58%	861,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 10/25/2022 1:11:07 PM Powering to a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($494). Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +26% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '22 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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KOF - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Coca Cola Femsa Sab Ads	$61.92	+1.33 2.19%	$62.47	$65.18	-5.01%	158,468 90.04%	176,000
Most Recent Note for KOF - 10/25/2022 1:16:15 PM Rebounding above the 50 DMA line ($61.07) with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports.
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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$75.26	+1.14 1.54%	$75.50	$81.97	-8.19%	49,938 86.10%	58,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 10/25/2022 1:16:33 PM Rebounding above its 200 DMA line with recent volume-driven gains. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $81 level. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +36% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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PSO - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Pearson Plc Adr	$11.00	+0.15 1.38%	$11.03	$11.07	-0.63%	351,298 110.47%	318,000
Most Recent Note for PSO - 10/25/2022 1:17:28 PM Gapped up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues have been waning and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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RELL - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Richardson Electrs	$23.50	+0.05 0.21%	$23.81	$24.13	-2.61%	135,338 72.37%	187,000
Most Recent Note for RELL - 10/25/2022 1:18:15 PM Pulling back today after 6 consecutive gains powering to new 52-week highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings growth has been strong through the Aug '22 quarter versus year ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, so fundamentals are below the guidelines of the investment system."
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TWNK - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Hostess Brands Inc Cl A	$25.90	+0.44 1.73%	$26.11	$25.47	1.69%	899,800 92.67%	971,000
Most Recent Note for TWNK - 10/25/2022 1:18:59 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain after reporting Jun '22 quarterly earnings -4% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the recent 5-month consolidation.
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VOC - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Royalty Trust V O C Energy Trust	$9.34	+0.29 3.15%	$9.72	$9.05	3.15%	173,479 160.63%	108,000
Most Recent Note for VOC - 10/25/2022 1:19:26 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '22 showed great percentage earnings increases over the year ago periods. Sales revenues totals have been rather minuscule relative to most publicly traded companies worthy of serious consideration under the fact-based investment system.
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VRRM - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Verra Mobility Corp	$16.85	-0.03 -0.18%	$17.15	$18.13	-7.07%	1,152,645 101.47%	1,136,000
Most Recent Note for VRRM - 10/25/2022 1:20:27 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines, perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Little resistance remains up to the $18 level. Quarterly earnings in the past 5 comparisons through Jun '22 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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WIRE - NASDAQ - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Encore Wire Corp	$138.11	+2.88 2.13%	$138.69	$151.64	-8.92%	216,147 80.65%	268,000
Most Recent Note for WIRE - 10/25/2022 1:20:52 PM Rebounding toward previously stubborn resistance in the $146-151 area. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 8/18/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 7 strong quarterly earnings comparisons well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate in sequential comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$83.08	+1.43 1.75%	$83.64	$91.48	-9.18%	98,295 65.53%	150,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 10/25/2022 1:22:06 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is consolidating near its 200 DMA line. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +8% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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WRB - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Berkley W R Corp	$69.82	-2.76 -3.80%	$70.26	$73.20	-4.62%	1,056,458 93.49%	1,130,000
Most Recent Note for WRB - 10/25/2022 1:29:33 PM Gapped down today, pulling back from a new all-time high hit on the prior session. Shares split 3:2 effective 3/24/22. Reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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