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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2023
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DOW 34945.06 117.36 (0.34%) | NASDAQ 14119.55 25.16 (0.18%) | S&P 500 4505.17 9.47 (0.21%)

Time of Screening : 11/15/2023 12:18:46 PM Report Released : 11/15/2023 1:13:41 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$257.07	-4.10 -1.57%	$264.75	2,567,805 86.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,961,000	$265.90 -3.32%	11/13/2023	$255.90	PP = $266.00 MB = $279.30
Most Recent Note - 11/15/2023 12:58:18 PM Y - Reversed into the red from an early gain today that challenged its 52-week high following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Due to report Oct '23 quarterly results on 11/15/23. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/13/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$67.84	+0.70 1.04%	$68.51	$69.50	-2.39%	1,809,699 85.32%	2,121,000
Most Recent Note for AER - 11/15/2023 12:19:23 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and it is rebounding near its 52-week high. Reported stronger Jun and Sep '23 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ARES - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ares Management, L.P.	$105.14	-4.68 -4.26%	$109.53	$112.15	-6.25%	727,847 72.06%	1,010,000
Most Recent Note for ARES - 11/15/2023 12:20:21 PM Slumping to its 50 DMA line ($105.14) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +236% versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed subpar results. Completed a new Public Offering 4/06/21. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system.
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BLKB - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Blackbaud Inc	$74.36	+0.36 0.49%	$74.74	$78.71	-5.53%	126,369 80.49%	157,000
Most Recent Note for BLKB - 11/15/2023 12:21:44 PM Faces some near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $78 level. Rebounded above its 200 DMA and 50 DMA lines with recentlyu noted volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +62% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2023 versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a dowturn in FY '22 leaving fundamental concerns.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$61.36	-4.37 -6.65%	$65.26	$67.31	-8.84%	510,454 95.41%	535,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 11/15/2023 12:24:11 PM Slumping today from its 52-week high following 11 gains in the prior 12 sessions. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line while noted with caution in prior mid-day reports. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +6% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$27.44	+0.56 2.08%	$27.99	$27.58	-0.51%	1,403,322 74.80%	1,876,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 11/15/2023 12:27:05 PM It did not form a sound base but is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +25% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and 6 of the last 7 quarterly comparisons were at or above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since bottoming in FY '19.
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DT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Dynatrace Inc	$51.19	-1.35 -2.57%	$51.61	$55.87	-8.38%	3,391,025 144.67%	2,344,000
Most Recent Note for DT - 11/15/2023 12:29:12 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 6 volume-driven gains while rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $55 level. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +41% on +26% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 4th strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). On 5/04/21 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$11.88	+0.27 2.33%	$12.38	$11.90	-0.17%	54,568 133.09%	41,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 11/15/2023 12:32:07 PM Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results. Israel-based maker of circuit boards is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($9.63) while consolidating in recent weeks. Showed stronger earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '23 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain.
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EPAC - NYSE - Machinery-Tools & Rel Enerpac Tool Group Corp	$29.09	-0.05 -0.18%	$29.26	$30.22	-3.75%	371,695 92.00%	404,000
Most Recent Note for EPAC - 11/15/2023 12:33:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support near its prior highs in recent weeks. The 10/19/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings growth has been strong but with subpar sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$62.72	+1.99 3.28%	$63.15	$72.20	-13.13%	2,103,539 119.52%	1,760,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 11/15/2023 12:34:44 PM On track today for a 4th consecutive gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $72 level. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +78% on +42% sales revenues versus the ear ago period, continuing its streak of strong quarterly comparisons (C criteria) well above the +25% minimum. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. China-based Financial firm completed a new Public Offering on 8/18/20. Completed its $12 IPO on 3/08/19.
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GFF - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Griffon Corporation	$45.21	-2.03 -4.30%	$47.40	$47.24	-4.30%	289,710 75.64%	383,000
Most Recent Note for GFF - 11/15/2023 12:38:35 PM Pulling back today following a "breakaway gap" and gain with heavy volume on the prior session for a new all-time high. Mar, Jun, and Sep '23 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 11/03/23.
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ICFI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services I C F International Inc	$134.24	-3.01 -2.19%	$137.34	$137.47	-2.35%	98,421 133.00%	74,000
Most Recent Note for ICFI - 11/15/2023 12:39:59 PM Pulling back today from a new 52-week high following a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate was lackluster.
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IGIC - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance International Gen Ins Hld	$12.10	+0.90 8.04%	$12.27	$11.96	1.17%	87,173 134.11%	65,000
Most Recent Note for IGIC - 11/15/2023 12:41:19 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings -48% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain for this Jordan-based specialty Insurance firm.
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INFA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Informatica Corp	$24.99	+0.08 0.32%	$25.16	$24.96	0.12%	428,095 106.23%	403,000
Most Recent Note for INFA - 11/15/2023 12:42:17 PM Following volume-driven gains it is perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +50% on +10% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were subpar and fundamental concerns remain.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$30.94	+0.07 0.23%	$31.26	$31.93	-3.10%	67,340 137.43%	49,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 11/15/2023 12:43:43 PM This Ireland-based cement firm has been challenging its Aug '23 high with a spurt of volume-driven gains since it found prompt support at its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +5% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$264.94	+4.76 1.83%	$266.34	$260.28	1.79%	70,979 92.18%	77,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 11/15/2023 12:45:01 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +13% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 5th quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$32.84	+0.56 1.72%	$33.28	$33.59	-2.25%	136,111 181.48%	75,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 11/15/2023 12:49:51 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +38% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '22. Completed $16 IPO on 10/27/17.
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$443.89	-9.93 -2.19%	$453.82	$473.18	-6.19%	616,443 83.98%	734,000
Most Recent Note for MCK - 11/15/2023 12:52:35 PM Retreating abruptly from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line ($446) and prior low. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +3% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady aboe the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$115.16	+0.88 0.77%	$116.33	$116.00	-0.72%	775,067 89.50%	866,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 11/15/2023 12:55:00 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gain. Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +57% on -4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17."
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PNNT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pennantpark Investment	$6.55	-0.09 -1.28%	$6.66	$7.07	-7.43%	229,122 66.61%	344,000
Most Recent Note for PNNT - 11/15/2023 1:02:08 PM Gapped down today. Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results after the session close. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $8 level. Reported strong Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. 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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SUN - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Sunoco LP	$53.91	-0.03 -0.05%	$54.58	$54.32	-0.76%	225,144 67.01%	336,000
Most Recent Note for SUN - 11/15/2023 1:05:26 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Reported strong Sep '23 quarterly earnings versus the year-ago period, however sales revenues have been waning in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons and its prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$89.05	-3.45 -3.73%	$90.91	$93.78	-5.04%	5,326,050 108.28%	4,919,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 11/15/2023 1:07:22 PM Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($89.79) with today's volume-driven loss while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TME - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADS	$8.30	+0.64 8.29%	$8.58	$9.29	-10.71%	10,747,790 150.07%	7,162,000
Most Recent Note for TME - 11/15/2023 1:09:39 PM Challenging prior highs with above average volume behind today's big 3rd consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +1% on -13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since noted with caution on 3/23/21 when hitting a new all-time high. Completed its $13 IPO on 12/12/18.
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TNC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Tennant Co	$84.75	+0.36 0.43%	$84.82	$87.53	-3.18%	129,942 127.39%	102,000
Most Recent Note for TNC - 11/15/2023 1:10:23 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded well above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 4 latest quarterly earnings increases through Sep '23 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and leaves fundamental concerns.
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VRTX - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$353.39	-16.57 -4.48%	$370.07	$387.42	-8.79%	1,238,688 110.70%	1,119,000
Most Recent Note for VRTX - 11/15/2023 1:13:35 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. The 11/07/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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