Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 12/7/2021 12:13:30 PM Report Released : 12/7/2021 1:39:03 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
BLDR - NASDAQ Builders Firstsource Inc	$79.80	+6.42 8.75%	$80.95	2,002,470 96.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,071,000	$74.47 7.16%	8/12/2021	$52.38	PP = $54.09 MB = $56.79
Most Recent Note - 12/7/2021 12:34:09 PM G - Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +308% on +140% sales revenues versus the year ago period. It is well above its 50 DMA line ($62.75). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/2/2021. Click here.
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MIME - NASDAQ Mimecast Limited	$79.61	+4.61 6.15%	$80.25	5,450,011 919.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 593,000	$85.48 -6.87%	10/18/2021	$68.17	PP = $71.55 MB = $75.13
Most Recent Note - 12/7/2021 1:07:09 PM G - Color code is changed to green after gapping up above its "max buy" level with today's big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($73.31) and prior highs in the $71 area. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/26/2021. Click here.
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ODFL - NASDAQ Old Dominion Fght Lines	$365.61	+12.48 3.53%	$373.58	408,700 72.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 564,000	$364.83 0.21%	12/7/2021	$365.61	PP = $364.17 MB = $382.38
Most Recent Note - 12/7/2021 1:18:09 PM Y - Hitting a new high today after stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. Color code is changed to yellow after more than 3 weeks tight. Reported earnings +44% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter, its 5th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep and choppy consolidation then rebounded and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2018. 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	$171.15	+5.83 3.53%	$171.28	$170.30	0.50%	52,166,583 63.35%	82,351,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 12/7/2021 12:17:09 PM Rallying to yet another new all-time high today following recent days with a wider than usual intra-day price range and heavy volume. 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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ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$646.81	+24.77 3.98%	$655.22	$699.54	-7.54%	1,381,890 58.65%	2,356,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 12/7/2021 12:18:27 PM Rebounding back above its 50 DMA line ($633) with today's gap up gain. Made choppy progress after a technical breakout in June. Reported Aug '21 quarterly earnings +21% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were very near or above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$53.21	+5.36 11.20%	$54.01	$53.98	-1.43%	301,954 76.64%	394,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 12/7/2021 12:20:44 PM This Chinese Semiconductor firm is powering to a new all-time high with today's big 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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ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$113.90	+5.45 5.02%	$115.33	$118.49	-3.88%	244,378 59.32%	412,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 12/7/2021 12:22:38 PM Extended from any sound base and today's gain has it perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +272% on +93% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th very strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings results through FY '20 were strong and steady but routinely included blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$2,022.79	+142.80 7.60%	$2,023.99	$1,941.36	4.19%	124,213 76.20%	163,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 12/7/2021 12:24:43 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +38%% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,002 top-rated mutual funds.
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BKE - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Buckle Inc	$49.65	+1.58 3.29%	$49.91	$57.10	-13.05%	269,418 62.66%	430,000
Most Recent Note for BKE - 12/7/2021 12:32:58 PM Found support at the 50 DMA following a negative reversal at the all-time high. Reported solid earnings increases quarterly comparisons through Oct '21 versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '16-18 versus the year ago periods.
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CPG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Cdn Expl&Prod Crescent Point Energy	$5.20	+0.38 7.93%	$5.27	$5.48	-5.07%	3,441,483 82.83%	4,155,000
Most Recent Note for CPG - 12/7/2021 12:40:52 PM Nearly challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying from support at its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain for this low-priced Canadian Oil & Gas firm.
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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$33.66	+0.19 0.55%	$34.12	$36.00	-6.51%	63,026 157.57%	40,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 12/7/2021 12:43:30 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($34.07) and near its 52-week high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +33% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarterly earnings reports for Mar and Jun '21 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth and prior history not a match with the fundamental guidelines.
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GRBK - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Green Brick Partners Inc	$31.34	+0.80 2.60%	$31.60	$30.67	2.17%	341,422 62.53%	546,000
Most Recent Note for GRBK - 12/7/2021 12:48:29 PM Abruptly rallying to new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain, quickly getting extended from prior highs in the $28 range. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/27/21. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +40% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Strong annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '18.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$278.64	+12.70 4.78%	$283.22	$301.72	-7.65%	360,002 87.38%	412,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 12/7/2021 12:51:58 PM This Ireland-based Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm is consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +33% on +166% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20 but were otherwise steady.
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LSI - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Life Storage Inc	$141.11	+3.16 2.29%	$141.44	$139.95	0.83%	300,370 65.02%	462,000
Most Recent Note for LSI - 12/7/2021 12:57:26 PM This REIT is powering to a new all-time high with today's gain adding to recent volume-driven gains. Priced a new Public Offering on 9/16/21. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +36% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LULU - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lululemon Athletica	$440.56	+17.02 4.02%	$442.50	$485.83	-9.32%	510,783 64.49%	792,000
Most Recent Note for LULU - 12/7/2021 12:58:58 PM Pulled back from its all-time high, but today's big gain has it finding prompt support after violating its 50 DMA line ($436) with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +123% on +61% sales revenues for the Jul '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd very strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period after 5 comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/05/20, went through a deep slump, then rebounded impressively.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$45.42	-0.43 -0.94%	$47.75	$49.50	-8.24%	25,055 62.64%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 12/7/2021 1:03:53 PM Hovering above its 50 DMA line and near its all-time high. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Last noted with caution in the 11/03/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +2% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been good. Completed $16 IPO on 10/27/17."
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NPO - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Enpro Industries Inc	$111.41	+2.08 1.90%	$112.47	$112.41	-0.89%	79,514 83.70%	95,000
Most Recent Note for NPO - 12/7/2021 1:08:47 PM Reaching new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +39% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed good earnings results but a streak of negative comparisons for sales revenues. There was a slight downward turn in its FY '20 earnings, a flaw with respect to the A criteria. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$70.73	+1.98 2.88%	$71.25	$73.50	-3.77%	1,588,274 85.12%	1,866,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 12/7/2021 1:11:13 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line and it is perched near multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 11/02/21 mid-day report - "Reported strong Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 sales and earnings results versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 and '20, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$317.16	+16.79 5.59%	$318.93	$346.47	-8.46%	27,024,557 71.25%	37,928,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 12/7/2021 1:12:53 PM Gapped up today and held its ground while churning higher volume in recent weeks following a noted "negative reversal" on 11/22/21 at its all-time high. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +60% on +50% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). However, it was the 2nd quarter showing a deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate. Downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history was noted as a flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20.
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PSTG - NYSE - Computer-Data Storage Pure Storage Inc Cl A	$32.89	+1.34 4.25%	$33.60	$32.56	1.01%	2,883,515 76.83%	3,753,000
Most Recent Note for PSTG - 12/7/2021 1:19:23 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Held its ground following volume-driven gains as prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported very strong Jul and Oct '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$86.11	+10.15 13.36%	$86.95	$81.87	5.18%	589,653 233.06%	253,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 12/7/2021 1:21:29 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +124% on +102% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SMID - NASDAQ - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag Smith Midland Corp	$34.34	+0.51 1.51%	$36.45	$37.76	-9.06%	37,839 92.29%	41,000
Most Recent Note for SMID - 12/7/2021 1:22:59 PM Extended from any sound base and still 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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SOTK - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Sono Tek Corp	$8.04	+0.68 9.24%	$8.16	$7.72	4.15%	139,317 124.39%	112,000
Most Recent Note for SOTK - 12/7/2021 1:24:22 PM Hitting yet another new high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior history is limited and showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases."
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STAG - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Stag Industrial Inc	$44.64	-0.15 -0.33%	$45.20	$45.03	-0.87%	898,806 90.15%	997,000
Most Recent Note for STAG - 12/7/2021 1:25:58 PM This REIT priced a new Public Offering on 11/03/21. Its quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TGLS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Tecnoglass Inc	$33.25	+2.02 6.47%	$34.08	$34.90	-4.73%	195,978 59.21%	331,000
Most Recent Note for TGLS - 12/7/2021 1:27:59 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's gain. Extended from any sound base and still well above its 50 DMA line ($28.69). Reported very strong Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods with solid sales revenues growth. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TOL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Toll Brothers Inc	$71.35	+0.50 0.70%	$72.49	$71.20	0.20%	1,072,388 109.32%	981,000
Most Recent Note for TOL - 12/7/2021 1:30:30 PM Hitting new all-time highs with volume-driven gains and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 12/06/21 mid-day report noted - "Due to report Oct '21 quarterly results on 12/07/21. Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +108% on +37% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative or well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '19 and '20, leaving fundamental concerns."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$413.46	+23.44 6.01%	$415.27	$417.85	-1.05%	508,881 65.83%	773,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 12/7/2021 1:33:59 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($385). Reported strong Apr, Jul, and Oct '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) as there was a big downturn for FY '21 earnings (A criteria).
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VCRA - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Vocera Communications	$57.61	+0.68 1.19%	$58.10	$61.89	-6.92%	161,980 59.12%	274,000
Most Recent Note for VCRA - 12/7/2021 1:35:50 PM Holding its ground stubbornly in recent weeks after a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain when last noted in the 10/29/21 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +8% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ZIM - NYSE - Transportation-Ship ZIM Integ Shipping Svcs	$58.12	+2.44 4.38%	$60.00	$62.20	-6.56%	4,156,717 128.53%	3,234,000
Most Recent Note for ZIM - 12/7/2021 1:38:37 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Last noted in the 11/23/21 mid-day report - "Reported very strong Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $15 IPO on 1/28/21 and a Secondary Offering on 6/04/21."
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