Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 5th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2019
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DOW 27625.83 -23.95 (-0.09%) | NASDAQ 8562.1 -4.57 (-0.05%) | S&P 500 3111.13 -1.63 (-0.05%)

Time of Screening : 12/5/2019 12:08:24 PM Report Released : 12/5/2019 12:42:36 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AXE - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Anixter International	$88.54	+3.03 3.54%	$88.65	$86.67	2.16%	1,078,421 218.75%	493,000
Most Recent Note for AXE - 12/5/2019 12:09:13 PM Gapped up today. Stubbornly held its ground and traded in a tight range since a big gap up on 10/30/19 on M&A news and after reporting Sep '19 quarterly earnings +19% on +2% sales revenues. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues and earnings growth history."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$294.08	+4.56 1.57%	$297.22	$344.00	-14.51%	1,933,108 83.22%	2,323,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 12/5/2019 12:11:05 PM Reported earnings +24% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good. Already owned by 2,670 top-rated mutual funds.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$38.46	+0.08 0.21%	$38.51	$39.04	-1.49%	477,023 74.30%	642,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 12/5/2019 12:11:51 PM Endured some distributional pressure and retreated from its all-time high after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings history.
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$153.46	-0.09 -0.06%	$155.69	$166.98	-8.10%	2,544,969 151.85%	1,676,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 12/5/2019 12:12:55 PM Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($160) with recent volume-driven losses. Still consolidating near its all-time high since a big "breakaway gap" on 8/29/19. Noted with caution in the 8/30/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Jul '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady."
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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$59.90	+0.39 0.66%	$60.25	$60.65	-1.24%	20,173 201.73%	10,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 12/5/2019 12:14:24 PM Reported earnings +36% on +44% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This thinly traded Bank was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17. Reported Mar '18 earnings +35% on +17% sales revenues, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been great."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$82.65	-0.17 -0.21%	$83.11	$83.64	-1.18%	188,640 119.39%	158,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 12/5/2019 12:15:31 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it is perched near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +11% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaves concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$82.65	-0.17 -0.21%	$83.11	$83.64	-1.18%	188,640 119.39%	158,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 12/5/2019 12:15:31 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it is perched near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +11% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaves concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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GOLF - NYSE - Leisure-Products Acushnet Holdings Corp	$30.63	+0.12 0.39%	$30.90	$31.18	-1.77%	244,933 119.48%	205,000
Most Recent Note for GOLF - 12/5/2019 12:15:43 PM There was a "negative reversal" at its all-time high on 10/31/19, yet it is rallying higher with recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain despite strong Sep '19 results reported.
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$19.40	+0.83 4.44%	$19.83	$19.30	0.49%	1,167,075 92.26%	1,265,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 12/5/2019 12:18:12 PM Limited history is a concern. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm completed its $10.50 IPO on 6/06/19 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/21/19.
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$30.96	+0.44 1.43%	$31.08	$31.59	-2.01%	48,293 107.32%	45,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 12/5/2019 12:19:18 PM Hovering near its new all-time high hit with volume-driven gains last week. Action was choppy after noted with caution in the 5/02/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$30.96	+0.44 1.43%	$31.08	$31.59	-2.01%	48,293 107.32%	45,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 12/5/2019 12:19:18 PM Hovering near its new all-time high hit with volume-driven gains last week. Action was choppy after noted with caution in the 5/02/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ICFI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services I C F International Inc	$89.69	-3.04 -3.27%	$93.65	$93.36	-3.94%	88,175 86.45%	102,000
Most Recent Note for ICFI - 12/5/2019 12:21:35 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Rebounded from support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +11% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases through Mar '19 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$21.58	+0.20 0.94%	$21.88	$22.14	-2.53%	10,401 80.01%	13,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 12/5/2019 12:22:36 PM Hovering at multi-year highs. Noted in the 9/20/19 mid-day report - "Earnings increased +5% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/24/17."
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KBAL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings and Fixtures Kimball International, Inc	$20.86	+0.35 1.68%	$20.92	$22.40	-6.90%	85,350 106.69%	80,000
Most Recent Note for KBAL - 12/5/2019 12:25:30 PM Tested its 50 DMA line ($20.48) with losses this week after rallying to new all-time highs since last noted with caution in the 9/13/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain.
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MCBS - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Metrocity Bankshares Inc	$16.05	+0.15 0.94%	$16.33	$16.28	-1.41%	56,427 176.33%	32,000
Most Recent Note for MCBS - 12/5/2019 12:25:48 PM Limited and sub par earnings history is a concern for this thinly-traded Bank.
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NCBS - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Nicolet Bankshares Inc	$71.87	+1.26 1.78%	$72.35	$73.62	-2.38%	15,301 66.53%	23,000
Most Recent Note for NCBS - 12/5/2019 12:27:18 PM Thinly-traded Bank holding firm found support near its 50 DMA line ($68.98) during its ongoing ascent. Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +28% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, its 2nd strong earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not satisfying the C criteria.
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$227.10	+21.48 10.45%	$227.40	$208.33	9.01%	2,958,943 339.33%	872,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 12/5/2019 12:29:27 PM Extended from any sound base, yet powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +74% on +6% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported +59% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Jul '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain while its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15."
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar Solaredge Technologies	$84.04	-2.50 -2.89%	$87.93	$96.69	-13.08%	1,396,666 103.53%	1,349,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 12/5/2019 12:33:38 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($83.65) with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +41% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$133.49	-2.52 -1.85%	$135.50	$146.66	-8.98%	718,717 82.14%	875,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 12/5/2019 12:37:12 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($137) and enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +47% on +7% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TECD - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Tech Data Corp	$144.17	-0.03 -0.02%	$144.48	$145.25	-0.74%	417,797 71.54%	584,000
Most Recent Note for TECD - 12/5/2019 12:37:31 PM Gapped up for another new all-time high on 11/29/19. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Gapped up on 11/13/19 M&A news. Reported earnings +0% on -2% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to decelerating sales revenues growth while its prior quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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TRCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Two River Bancorp	$21.42	+0.20 0.94%	$21.43	$21.48	-0.28%	8,698 66.91%	13,000
Most Recent Note for TRCB - 12/5/2019 12:37:51 PM Gapped up on 8/09/19 following M&A news. Reported earnings +6% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TSU - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign T I M Participacoes Ads	$16.82	+0.03 0.18%	$16.83	$17.68	-4.86%	540,288 69.89%	773,000
Most Recent Note for TSU - 12/5/2019 12:39:53 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down. It was last noted with caution in the 9/09/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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UFPT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers U F P Tech Inc	$44.95	-0.29 -0.64%	$45.36	$47.46	-5.29%	28,124 117.18%	24,000
Most Recent Note for UFPT - 12/5/2019 12:41:15 PM Encountering distributional pressure while retreating from a new all-time high hit last week. Reported earnings +34% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Stayed above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/29/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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UFPT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers U F P Tech Inc	$44.95	-0.29 -0.64%	$45.36	$47.46	-5.29%	28,124 117.18%	24,000
Most Recent Note for UFPT - 12/5/2019 12:41:15 PM Encountering distributional pressure while retreating from a new all-time high hit last week. Reported earnings +34% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Stayed above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/29/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$30.52	+0.55 1.84%	$31.33	$34.15	-10.63%	332,627 88.23%	377,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 12/5/2019 12:42:34 PM Due to report Oct '19 quarterly earnings news. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($31.08) which may act as resistance. Enduring distributional pressure since noted with caution near multi-year highs in the 9/10/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +112% on +4% sales revenues for the Jul '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived after a dramatic downturn but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stock list 10/30/07."
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