Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2021
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DOW 36009.73 -132.49 (-0.37%) | NASDAQ 15977.41 3.56 (0.02%) | S&P 500 4697.18 -3.72 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 11/17/2021 12:14:46 PM Report Released : 11/17/2021 1:38:09 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 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
CTLT - NYSE Catalent, Inc	$131.53	+0.13 0.10%	$132.50	703,352 78.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 891,800	$142.64 -7.79%	8/25/2021	$128.72	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2021 12:25:00 PM G - The 50 DMA line ($132.63) may act as resistance while it is on track today for a 5th consecutive gain. Its Relative Strength Rating is 73, still below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Halted its slide above its 200 DMA line ($117.40). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +65% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/11/2021. Click here.
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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	$63.42	-0.74 -1.15%	$65.16	$64.17	-1.17%	181,272 60.02%	302,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 11/17/2021 12:19:13 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and rallying to new 52-week highs with a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +153% on +60% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 7th strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CNHI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining C N H Industrial Nv	$19.02	+0.25 1.31%	$19.05	$18.97	0.24%	3,363,968 108.34%	3,105,000
Most Recent Note for CNHI - 11/17/2021 12:20:25 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with recent volume-driven gains. The 11/11/21 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a flaw with regard to the strict fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FFIC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flushing Financial Corp	$24.14	-0.15 -0.62%	$24.32	$25.22	-4.28%	59,848 61.70%	97,000
Most Recent Note for FFIC - 11/17/2021 12:27:35 PM Recently found support at its 200 DMA line and it is perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported strong Sep '21 quarterly results but fundamental concern remain due to its lackluster annual earnings history (A criteria).
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$195.61	-15.89 -7.51%	$208.55	$211.79	-7.64%	123,137 77.93%	158,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 11/17/2021 12:31:27 PM Today's big loss has it pulling back after hitting new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. In recent weeks it found support above its 200 DMA line and rallied. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$392.51	+0.18 0.05%	$399.43	$394.38	-0.47%	2,246,367 73.39%	3,061,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 11/17/2021 12:34:07 PM Gapped up on the prior session rising from a "3-weeks tight" base to hit a new all-time high. Reported earnings +23% on +10% sales revenues for the Oct '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14.
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HUBS - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Hubspot Inc	$842.26	-9.82 -1.15%	$866.00	$853.68	-1.34%	386,024 77.67%	497,000
Most Recent Note for HUBS - 11/17/2021 12:38:29 PM Extended from any sound base, making gradual progress since last noted in the 10/14/21 mid-day report after it powered to new all-time highs with consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Sep Jun '21 quarterly earnings +79% on +49% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$420.98	-2.22 -0.52%	$424.05	$424.02	-0.72%	894,497 80.08%	1,117,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 11/17/2021 12:39:16 PM Perched at its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line during prior consolidations. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +53% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '15.
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KRNT - NASDAQ - Computer-Hardware/Perip Kornit Digital Ltd	$146.23	-14.01 -8.74%	$153.98	$170.67	-14.32%	286,501 100.88%	284,000
Most Recent Note for KRNT - 11/17/2021 12:41:21 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($153) with its 4th consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Israel-based Machinery - General Industrial firm reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +33% on +51% sales revenues 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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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$305.02	-5.15 -1.66%	$311.49	$315.39	-3.29%	789,672 108.62%	727,000
Most Recent Note for KSU - 11/17/2021 12:45:08 PM Consolidating near its all-time high. Reported earnings +3% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth history (A criteria) has been slow and steady in recent years.
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$259.89	+2.17 0.84%	$264.55	$275.87	-5.79%	1,639,096 59.41%	2,759,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 11/17/2021 12:49:42 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high after forming a 13-week cup-with-handle base while recently consolidating well above its 200 DMA line. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily since a downturn in FY '14.
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LOW - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lowes Companies Inc	$246.94	+2.16 0.88%	$255.22	$246.72	0.09%	3,717,348 124.74%	2,980,000
Most Recent Note for LOW - 11/17/2021 12:51:08 PM Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, rising from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent months and wedged higher. July '21 earnings rose +13% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 5 comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$139.47	+6.94 5.24%	$141.32	$133.51	4.46%	180,344 168.55%	107,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 11/17/2021 12:53:20 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is extended from any sound base and powering to another new all-time high today, stubbornly holding its ground along the way. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +104% on +62% sales revenues, its 3rd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19.
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$98.85	-12.74 -11.41%	$107.02	$114.34	-13.55%	447,169 125.61%	356,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 11/17/2021 12:56:29 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($103.79). Reported earnings for the Sep '21 quarter +58% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
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QCOM - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Qualcomm Inc	$182.73	+0.92 0.51%	$186.33	$183.73	-0.54%	11,817,233 125.66%	9,404,000
Most Recent Note for QCOM - 11/17/2021 1:15:27 PM Powered to new all-time highs with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +76% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. The past 5 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases well above the fact-based investment system's +25% earnings guideline. Downturn in FY '16-19 annual earnings was a noted flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$41.43	-2.39 -5.45%	$45.30	$44.33	-6.54%	277,747 114.77%	242,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 11/17/2021 1:21:35 PM Hit another new all-time high with today's early gain following 2 volume-driven gains. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +222% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after a 2:1 split impacted share prices on 7/20/21. Big downturn n FY '21 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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STEP - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt StepStone Group Inc	$49.29	+0.00 0.00%	$50.00	$55.19	-10.69%	252,931 63.87%	396,000
Most Recent Note for STEP - 11/17/2021 1:25:15 PM Proposed a Secondary Offering and gapped down on the prior session for a big volume-driven loss following 8 consecutive gains into new high territory. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 9/16/20 and a Secondary Offering on 3/19/21.
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STRL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Sterling Construction Co	$29.22	+0.43 1.49%	$29.48	$29.67	-1.52%	147,693 80.71%	183,000
Most Recent Note for STRL - 11/17/2021 1:27:07 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52 week high following a noted streak of volume-driven gains. The 11/08/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +31% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed a sub par sales revenues and earnings growth rate. After years of losses it has shown improving annual earnings (A criteria) since FY '17."
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SWN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Southwestern Energy Co	$5.31	+0.04 0.76%	$5.40	$5.96	-10.91%	14,386,061 72.17%	19,933,000
Most Recent Note for SWN - 11/17/2021 1:28:38 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Hit a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 9/27/21 then stalled. This oil and gas producer showed very strong Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly sales and earnings growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TGT - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Target Corporation	$253.27	-13.12 -4.93%	$257.17	$268.98	-5.84%	7,236,724 265.37%	2,727,000
Most Recent Note for TGT - 11/17/2021 1:30:39 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +9% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) earnings growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '18.
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THRY - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Thryv Holdings Inc	$38.00	+2.54 7.16%	$38.61	$38.54	-1.40%	336,738 140.89%	239,000
Most Recent Note for THRY - 11/17/2021 1:31:19 PM Holding its ground after a gap up on 11/11/21 for a new high. Fundamental concerns remain.
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UNVR - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Univar Solutions Inc	$28.90	-0.25 -0.84%	$29.40	$29.77	-2.91%	582,362 61.50%	947,000
Most Recent Note for UNVR - 11/17/2021 1:37:57 PM Hovering in a tight range perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. The 11/03/21 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly comparisons in Jun and Sep '21 showed improved sales revenues and earnings versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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