Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2021
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DOW 34855.77 372.05 (1.08%) | NASDAQ 15776.74 239.05 (1.54%) | S&P 500 4643.27 76.27 (1.67%)

Time of Screening : 12/1/2021 12:07:26 PM Report Released : 12/1/2021 12:59:30 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
UMC - NYSE United Microelectrnc Adr	$12.60	+0.97 8.30%	$12.68	9,049,267 119.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 7,582,000	$12.62 -0.20%	12/1/2021	$12.60	PP = $12.72 MB = $13.36
Most Recent Note - 12/1/2021 12:58:01 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/03/21 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high while posting a 3rd consecutive gain today with ever increasing volume after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($11.03). A gain and solid close above the pivot point may clinch a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +100% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Recently found support above its 200 DMA line ($10.08). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$169.84	+4.54 2.74%	$170.20	$165.70	2.50%	66,306,357 85.59%	77,468,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 12/1/2021 12:09:33 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's gain adding to a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,889 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Alliancebernstein Hld Lp	$51.16	+1.04 2.08%	$51.52	$57.54	-11.09%	157,429 68.75%	229,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 12/1/2021 12:11:37 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($53.39) with 3 consecutive losses marked by volume, pulling back from multi-year highs. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +27% above the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '21 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$66.31	+4.49 7.26%	$66.45	$65.16	1.76%	255,410 74.25%	344,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 12/1/2021 12:13:31 PM Rallying to another new 52-week high with today's big gain. Held its ground stubbornly after a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$155.78	+8.59 5.83%	$156.04	$159.00	-2.03%	5,511,560 78.10%	7,057,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 12/1/2021 12:15:24 PM Today's big gain has it rebounding near its all-time high after finding support near prior highs in the $145 area. Reported earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Oct '21 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '19. There is a large supply of 902.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep '21 it is already owned by 3,377 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$52.87	+3.75 7.63%	$53.98	$50.12	5.48%	720,469 213.79%	337,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 12/1/2021 12:16:35 PM Powering to new all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Held its ground following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains, rallying from an 8-month base. Quarterly results through Sep '21 versus the year ago periods have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline. There was a big downturn in FY '20 earnings which is not a match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guideline (A criteria)."
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BRKR - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Bruker Corp	$82.58	+1.59 1.96%	$82.63	$92.35	-10.58%	985,655 135.95%	725,000
Most Recent Note for BRKR - 12/1/2021 12:18:29 PM Sputtering after gapping up above its 50 DMA line last week. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $92 level. Reported earnings +50% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. A downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) hurt its track record of slow steady growth, not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$266.05	-18.91 -6.64%	$276.94	$311.75	-14.66%	14,537,274 288.21%	5,044,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/1/2021 12:23:00 PM Gapped down today for a damaging volume-driven loss after reporting Oct '21 quarterly earnings -27% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Pulled back from its all-time high and undercut its 50 DMA line ($289.91) on the prior session when noted with caution in the mid-day report. Large supply of 979 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 3,871 top-rated funds (I criteria). Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +3% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period and prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth."
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FLNG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Flex Lng Ltd	$22.76	-0.69 -2.93%	$22.77	$25.44	-10.53%	254,778 173.32%	147,000
Most Recent Note for FLNG - 12/1/2021 12:23:54 PM Gapped down today. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base after powering to new all-time highs with recently noted volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. There was a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria)."
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$318.14	-13.98 -4.21%	$338.05	$355.35	-10.47%	745,610 85.12%	876,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 12/1/2021 12:26:20 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($322) with today's damaging volume-driven loss indicative of distributional pressure The Sep and Jun '21 quarterly reports both broke from its strong earnings track record above the +25% minimum (C criteria).
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$33.06	+0.97 3.02%	$33.64	$36.29	-8.90%	45,588 69.07%	66,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 12/1/2021 12:28:14 PM Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($32.27) after hovering near its 52-week high in recent weeks. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HHR - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Headhunter Group Plc Ads	$57.98	+3.03 5.51%	$58.59	$68.18	-14.96%	231,784 148.58%	156,000
Most Recent Note for HHR - 12/1/2021 12:30:41 PM Gapped up today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +143% versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria). This Cypress-based Commercial Services - Staffing firm completed its $13.50 IPO on 5/09/19 and completed Secondary Offerings on 6/03/21 and 7/15/20.
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HPQ - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems Hewlett-Packard Co	$37.21	+1.93 5.47%	$37.52	$36.21	2.76%	7,824,858 81.82%	9,564,000
Most Recent Note for HPQ - 12/1/2021 12:37:11 PM Powering to new multi-year highs with today's gain adding to last week's gains backed by heavier volume. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +52% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has not been especially strong. Annual earnings history has been slow and steady.
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INTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Intuit Inc	$674.75	+22.45 3.44%	$674.95	$716.86	-5.87%	1,392,905 104.57%	1,332,000
Most Recent Note for INTU - 12/1/2021 12:38:09 PM Gapped down on the prior session after pricing a Secondary Offering perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +63% on +52% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a noted downturn in FY '15."
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JLL - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Jones Lang Lasalle Inc	$238.74	+3.83 1.63%	$244.62	$273.19	-12.61%	309,719 126.93%	244,000
Most Recent Note for JLL - 12/1/2021 12:40:18 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and slumped well below its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results, but fundamental concerns remain.
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KBR - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services K B R Inc	$44.01	+0.01 0.02%	$44.95	$47.43	-7.21%	777,998 78.27%	994,000
Most Recent Note for KBR - 12/1/2021 12:41:02 PM Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive loss with ever-increasing volume after rallying to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of small gains. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concern remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is below guidelines."
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$254.20	+1.02 0.40%	$258.18	$262.42	-3.13%	438,712 67.70%	648,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 12/1/2021 12:42:51 PM Still hovering near its all-time high. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/12/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Steady annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '20."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$128.98	-2.52 -1.92%	$132.77	$133.26	-3.21%	161,487 204.41%	79,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 12/1/2021 12:43:22 PM Held its ground stubbornly after a gap up gain with heavy volume for a new all-time high when noted in the 11/26/21 mid-day report - "Rallying impressively after consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($105). Completed a new Public Offering on 3/11/21. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +11% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/29/18."
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ONTO - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Onto Innovation Inc	$96.91	+2.75 2.92%	$101.26	$96.06	0.88%	210,271 88.72%	237,000
Most Recent Note for ONTO - 12/1/2021 12:45:13 PM Extended from any sound base and today's gain has it rallying to another new all-time high with above average volume. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +145% on +59% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The past 4 quarterly comparisons very strong, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a noted downturn in FY '19, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SMTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semtech Corporation	$90.12	+4.45 5.19%	$92.15	$94.92	-5.06%	243,413 79.29%	307,000
Most Recent Note for SMTC - 12/1/2021 12:48:17 PM Hovering near its all-time high and due to report Oct '21 quarterly results. Reported Jan, Apr, and Jul '21 quarterly earnings above the year ago periods by more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$28.31	+0.51 1.83%	$28.75	$30.46	-7.06%	60,644 85.41%	71,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/1/2021 12:48:32 PM This thinly-traded bank hit new all-time highs with volume-driven gains following 11/19/21 M&A news. Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The Sep '21 quarterly comparison showed +55% earnings on -4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TECH - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Bio-Techne Corp	$470.55	-1.48 -0.31%	$478.74	$543.85	-13.48%	120,062 66.33%	181,000
Most Recent Note for TECH - 12/1/2021 12:52:06 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($497) and toward its 200 DMA line ($451). Reported earnings +28% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with a solid sales revenues growth rate. Last noted with caution in the 8/27/21 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based system."
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TPX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Tempur Sealy Intl Inc	$44.65	+1.81 4.23%	$45.00	$50.51	-11.60%	1,483,747 94.75%	1,566,000
Most Recent Note for TPX - 12/1/2021 12:53:20 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line and it is rebounding toward its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Weak action came after it reported earnings +19% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '17 and '18 is a flaw in its annual earnings history (A criteria).
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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$454.82	+10.60 2.39%	$454.84	$466.00	-2.40%	2,029,874 70.70%	2,871,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 12/1/2021 12:58:29 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($433) and near its all-time high. Reported earnings +29% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong and steady.
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