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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2023
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DOW 34902.87 -42.6 (-0.12%) | NASDAQ 14092.35 -21.33 (-0.15%) | S&P 500 4505.6 -2.64 (-0.06%)
Time of Screening : 11/17/2023 12:04:00 PM         Report Released : 11/17/2023 12:55:06 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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Featured Stocks Page
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
Max Buy
PANW - NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
$250.51 +8.21
3.39%
$251.79 3,676,197
108.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,387,000
$265.90
-5.79%
11/13/2023 $255.90 PP = $266.00
MB = $279.30
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2023 12:41:46 PM
Y - Promptly rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($244.67) with today's gain and fundamentals remain strong. Recovered quickly after testing the prior low ($233.81 on 11/06/23) on the pullback since reporting Oct '23 quarterly earnings +66% on +20% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Members were reminded - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news."
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group
Company Name
Last Chg Day
High
52 WK Hi % From Hi Volume
% DAV
DAV
AFYA - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education
Afya Limited Cl A
$19.07 +0.73
3.98%
$19.19 $18.91 0.85% 105,037
59.01%
178,000
Most Recent Note for AFYA - 11/17/2023 12:05:16 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +16% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Applied Materials Inc
$146.46 -8.35
-5.39%
$148.64 $157.76 -7.16% 10,915,859
194.79%
5,604,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 11/17/2023 12:07:43 PM
Gapped down toward its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales revenues for the Oct '23 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '19. There is a large supply of 836.5 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep '23 it is owned by 3,889 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks
Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr
$8.96 +0.09
1.01%
$8.99 $8.96 0.00% 1,119,126
98.95%
1,131,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 11/17/2023 12:11:39 PM
Extended from any sound base and perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground after an 11/14/23 gap up gain. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +27% on +31% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This Spanish banking firm's annual earnings growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '20.
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COKE - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks
Coca Cola Btlg Consol
$704.00 +7.50
1.08%
$704.00 $745.53 -5.57% 20,099
60.91%
33,000
Most Recent Note for COKE - 11/17/2023 12:13:14 PM
Rebounding well above its 50 DMA line toward its prior high with today's 12th gain in the span of 13 sessions. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +18% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/23.
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Copart Inc
$50.73 +1.42
2.88%
$51.53 $50.00 1.46% 2,487,017
62.04%
4,009,000
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 11/17/2023 12:14:46 PM
Rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Found support near the prior lows in the $42 area. Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +31% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/04/21.
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards
Eltek Ltd
$12.08 +0.55
4.77%
$12.49 $12.90 -6.36% 31,397
68.25%
46,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 11/17/2023 12:18:02 PM
Israel-based maker of circuit boards is up today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting another new 52-week high. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +112% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($9.77) while consolidating in recent weeks. Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '22 earnings (A criteria).
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services
Globant SA
$204.25 +21.16
11.55%
$207.12 $210.00 -2.74% 505,642
142.03%
356,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 11/17/2023 12:19:28 PM
Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($183) and rallying toward prior highs. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +17% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison below +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/20.
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GLRE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance
Greenlight Capital Re
$11.01 +0.37
3.43%
$11.01 $11.72 -6.10% 49,199
60.00%
82,000
Most Recent Note for GLRE - 11/17/2023 12:21:31 PM
Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +32% sales revenues above the year-ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($11.03) may acted as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern, however the Mar and Jun '23 quarters showed strong sales and earnings increases over the year-ago periods."
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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks
Independent Bank Corp Mi
$21.70 -0.10
-0.46%
$22.20 $24.96 -13.06% 34,876
60.13%
58,000
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 11/17/2023 12:24:06 PM
Reported earnings +2% on -3% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings were flat in FY '21 after years of strong and steady growth.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment
Intuitive Surgical Inc
$306.90 +2.95
0.97%
$311.24 $358.07 -14.29% 1,270,044
64.73%
1,962,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 11/17/2023 12:26:37 PM
Rebounding further above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation from its all-time high hit after a 3:1 share split effective 10/05/21. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement
James Hardie Ind Plc Adr
$31.72 -0.22
-0.69%
$31.81 $31.99 -0.84% 83,799
155.18%
54,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 11/17/2023 12:28:00 PM
This Ireland-based cement firm is inching above its Aug '23 high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. 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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LPG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne
Dorian LPG Ltd
$39.30 +1.93
5.16%
$39.90 $39.15 0.38% 537,480
61.85%
869,000
Most Recent Note for LPG - 11/17/2023 12:29:13 PM
Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground following recently noted volume-driven gains. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +330% on +90% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th very strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest
Merchants Bancorp
$33.67 +1.07
3.27%
$33.98 $33.59 0.22% 137,180
167.29%
82,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 11/17/2023 12:31:31 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd gain backed by above average volume in the span of 4 sessions. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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NGVC - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores
Nat Grocers Vit Cottage
$15.15 +2.35
18.36%
$15.81 $13.80 9.78% 108,619
374.55%
29,000
Most Recent Note for NGVC - 11/17/2023 12:33:02 PM
Gapped up today powering to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +189% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with subpar sales revenues growth.
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NHC - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities
National Healthcare Corp
$75.97 +0.53
0.70%
$76.63 $75.61 0.48% 25,225
74.19%
34,000
Most Recent Note for NHC - 11/17/2023 12:36:05 PM
Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 3rd volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. The Jun and Sep '23 quarterly comparisons showed very strong earnings increases however sales revenues growth has been lackluster. Prior quarterly and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Netease Inc Adr
$116.50 +4.15
3.69%
$117.42 $116.33 0.15% 898,302
97.11%
925,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 11/17/2023 12:38:08 PM
Gapped up today and rallied to a new 52-week high following yesterday's pullback. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. 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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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores
Ross Stores Inc
$130.39 +10.24
8.52%
$131.31 $125.86 3.60% 4,084,095
187.60%
2,177,000
Most Recent Note for ROST - 11/17/2023 12:43:54 PM
Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +33% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
S P S Commerce Inc
$173.54 +0.78
0.45%
$175.64 $196.39 -11.64% 86,147
59.82%
144,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 11/17/2023 12:48:13 PM
Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($169) this week with 2 volume-driven loses right after a big gap up on 11/14/23. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/09/23 and then slumped below its 200 DMA line before recently rebounding.
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TIMB - NYSE - Telecom Svcs- Foreign
TIMSA Ads
$16.82 -0.58
-3.33%
$16.98 $18.03 -6.71% 323,989
83.50%
388,000
Most Recent Note for TIMB - 11/17/2023 12:49:12 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with recent volume-driven losses. Brazilian Telecom firm reported strong Jun and Sep '23 earnings results but its prior history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TIPT - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty
Tiptree Financial Cl A
$17.50 +0.33
1.92%
$17.63 $18.05 -3.05% 34,154
66.97%
51,000
Most Recent Note for TIPT - 11/17/2023 12:50:30 PM
Paused this week after touching a new 52-week high on 11/14/23. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Sep '23 earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain.
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Wabtec
$115.20 +0.45
0.39%
$115.70 $119.70 -3.76% 563,100
64.65%
871,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 11/17/2023 12:51:39 PM
Stubbornly holding its ground while rebounding toward its 52-week high. Faces little near-term resistance up to the $119 level. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +39% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria).
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WINA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores
Winmark Corp
$435.54 +9.54
2.24%
$437.50 $445.84 -2.31% 22,383
69.95%
32,000
Most Recent Note for WINA - 11/17/2023 12:53:00 PM
Wedged to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Its 50 DMA line ($400) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +4% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WWD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Woodward Inc
$131.21 -2.09
-1.57%
$132.79 $136.70 -4.02% 211,784
72.04%
294,000
Most Recent Note for WWD - 11/17/2023 12:54:58 PM
Tested its 50 DMA line ($127.49) earlier with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss while pulling back from its all-time high. Reported earnings +58% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '20-22 annual earnings. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/06/19.
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