Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2021
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Time of Screening : 12/2/2021 12:09:37 PM Report Released : 12/2/2021 1:09:26 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
DSGX - NASDAQ Descartes Systems Group	$80.44	+2.06 2.63%	$81.17	102,531 116.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 88,000	$91.39 -11.98%	11/18/2021	$90.77	PP = $87.56 MB = $91.94
Most Recent Note - 12/2/2021 12:25:24 PM G - A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($83) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +100% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its 50 DMA line may act as resistance after a spurt of damaging volume-driven losses. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/18/2021. 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	$161.83	-2.94 -1.79%	$162.13	$170.30	-4.97%	68,955,007 87.28%	79,000,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 12/2/2021 12:11:45 PM Reversed into the red on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high following 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 5,890 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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ANTM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Anthem, Inc	$400.04	-3.48 -0.86%	$406.79	$439.90	-9.06%	747,047 67.79%	1,102,000
Most Recent Note for ANTM - 12/2/2021 12:13:42 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($408.56) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported +62% earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$51.33	+0.59 1.16%	$53.00	$53.98	-4.91%	345,768 94.99%	364,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 12/2/2021 12:14:23 PM Powering to new all-time highs with today's 4th 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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CARG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Cargurus Inc Cl A	$36.75	+0.06 0.15%	$36.86	$39.76	-7.58%	831,403 79.64%	1,044,000
Most Recent Note for CARG - 12/2/2021 12:16:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($35) within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +3% on +51% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results. Prior sales revenues growth has been lackluster while it showed great earnings increases over the year ago periods.
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$527.20	-2.64 -0.50%	$530.91	$560.78	-5.99%	1,282,753 65.99%	1,944,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 12/2/2021 12:19:27 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Rallied in recent weeks from support at its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +7% on +17% sales revenues for the Aug '21 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$427.67	+10.05 2.41%	$429.15	$452.74	-5.54%	270,442 82.96%	326,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 12/2/2021 12:21:27 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line ($421) after recently wedging to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +12% on +9% sales revenues for the Aug '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong and steady.
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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$58.98	+2.30 4.05%	$59.32	$61.48	-4.07%	231,147 74.32%	311,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 12/2/2021 12:22:41 PM Perched near its 52-week high stubbornly holding its ground following a big volume-driven gain. Held its ground after a recent spurt. Showed better sales revenues and strong earnings increases in the past 6 quarters through Sep '21 versus year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EXPD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Expeditors Intl Wash Inc	$122.63	-0.38 -0.31%	$122.79	$132.28	-7.30%	1,101,155 103.59%	1,063,000
Most Recent Note for EXPD - 12/2/2021 12:28:53 PM Rebounded from early lows today after undercutting its 200 DMA line ($118) and back to its 50 DMA line ($122.59). Reported earnings +87% on +84% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '19 and are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$310.23	+4.97 1.63%	$314.22	$355.35	-12.70%	626,315 68.98%	908,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 12/2/2021 12:30:15 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($322) with a damaging volume-driven loss indicative of distributional pressure when the 12/01/21 mid-day report noted - "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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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$664.19	-29.34 -4.23%	$684.95	$711.83	-6.69%	1,167,576 83.34%	1,401,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 12/2/2021 12:35:00 PM Perched near its all-time high after a spurt of volume-driven gains, it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm rallied steadily since it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +47% on +35% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$84.72	+0.71 0.85%	$87.12	$84.45	0.32%	90,360 77.90%	116,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 12/2/2021 12:36:06 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd big volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +79% for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Small downturn in FY '18 annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MUSA - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Murphy USA Inc	$182.48	+7.03 4.01%	$183.72	$187.55	-2.70%	165,639 80.41%	206,000
Most Recent Note for MUSA - 12/2/2021 12:37:35 PM Hovering near its all-time high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Reported earnings +75% on +62% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues are a concern and its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$294.34	-2.66 -0.90%	$296.57	$319.88	-7.98%	325,636 153.60%	212,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/2/2021 12:40:41 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is perched near its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line ($283). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +19% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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PWR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Quanta Services Inc	$114.28	+3.77 3.41%	$115.92	$124.69	-8.35%	822,756 77.84%	1,057,000
Most Recent Note for PWR - 12/2/2021 12:42:11 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and undercut its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. There was a "breakaway gap" on M&A news on 9/02/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$34.18	+1.16 3.51%	$34.20	$36.36	-6.00%	49,646 91.94%	54,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 12/2/2021 12:51:18 PM Hovering near its 50 DMA line after retreating from its 52-week high. Reported M&A news on 7/15/21. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system with much strong sales revenues increases. Annual earnings growth was steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$22.62	+0.64 2.89%	$22.62	$24.89	-9.14%	5,981,349 82.07%	7,288,000
Most Recent Note for RF - 12/2/2021 12:52:37 PM Retreated from its 52-week high and undercut its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses this week. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. "
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RHI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Robert Half Intl Inc	$111.19	+3.17 2.93%	$111.37	$120.83	-7.98%	706,739 103.17%	685,000
Most Recent Note for RHI - 12/2/2021 12:55:04 PM Slumped from its all-time high and rebounding near its 50 DMA line $111) with today's gain after volume-driven losses this week. Reported earnings +128% on +44% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings results were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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ROK - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Rockwell Automation Inc	$342.22	+10.21 3.08%	$343.10	$353.43	-3.17%	350,828 68.52%	512,000
Most Recent Note for ROK - 12/2/2021 12:56:20 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter. Prior earnings history was not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$317.19	+1.04 0.33%	$320.63	$365.50	-13.22%	158,635 65.82%	241,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 12/2/2021 12:58:24 PM Pulled back from its all-time high with a streak 7 consecutive losses, and it has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Reported earnings +83% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved following a downturn in FY '16.
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SJR - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Shaw Communications Cl B	$29.15	+0.17 0.59%	$29.25	$30.41	-4.14%	187,877 82.40%	228,000
Most Recent Note for SJR - 12/2/2021 12:58:43 PM Consolidated in a tight range following 3/16/21 M&A news. Reported Aug '21 quarterly earnings +47% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SMID - NASDAQ - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag Smith Midland Corp	$34.57	-1.21 -3.38%	$36.43	$37.76	-8.45%	26,107 65.27%	40,000
Most Recent Note for SMID - 12/2/2021 1:00:35 PM Extended from any sound base and perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Showed strong earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain.
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SMTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semtech Corporation	$88.57	+1.88 2.17%	$90.52	$94.92	-6.69%	294,220 94.00%	313,000
Most Recent Note for SMTC - 12/2/2021 1:03:12 PM Hovering near its all-time high with near-term support to watch at prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($83.67). Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +57% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Jan, Apr, and Jul '21 quarterly earnings also were 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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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$349.66	+14.91 4.45%	$365.38	$361.22	-3.20%	651,411 106.44%	612,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 12/2/2021 1:05:55 PM Hit a new all-time high with today's early gain. Earnings for the Jul and Oct '21 quarters versus the year ago periods were below the +25% minimum guideline. It showed resilience after last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/04/21.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$47.71	-1.77 -3.58%	$48.17	$52.15	-8.51%	1,862,461 99.17%	1,878,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 12/2/2021 1:07:13 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($46.60). This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +96% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$28.49	+0.98 3.56%	$28.51	$30.46	-6.47%	63,547 85.87%	74,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/2/2021 1:07:52 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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TD - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Toronto Dominion Bank	$74.91	+3.18 4.43%	$74.97	$75.73	-1.08%	1,198,806 74.18%	1,616,000
Most Recent Note for TD - 12/2/2021 1:09:11 PM Perched near its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '21 showed improved earnings but with waning sales revenues versus the year ago periods. Prior history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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