Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2023
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DOW 37489.43 183.41 (0.49%) | NASDAQ 14960.54 55.34 (0.37%) | S&P 500 4758.68 18.12 (0.38%)

Time of Screening : 12/19/2023 12:15:41 PM Report Released : 12/19/2023 12:58:59 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$607.32	+8.19 1.37%	$612.71	$633.89	-4.19%	1,768,821 58.73%	3,012,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 12/19/2023 12:17:20 PM On track today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain, it found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($580) after gapping down last week retreating from its 52-week high. Reported Nov '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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BAM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Brookfield Asset Mgmt A	$39.02	+0.59 1.54%	$39.11	$39.21	-0.48%	1,286,258 81.00%	1,588,000
Most Recent Note for BAM - 12/19/2023 12:24:55 PM Perched at its all-time high holding its ground following a recently noted spurt of gains backed by above-average volume. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 showed subpar earnings increases and lackluster sales revenues increases.
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COKE - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Coca Cola Btlg Consol	$871.79	+3.05 0.35%	$880.00	$890.00	-2.05%	23,770 57.98%	41,000
Most Recent Note for COKE - 12/19/2023 12:26:30 PM Extended from any sound base, it rallied to new all-time highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains in recent weeks after finding support above its 200 DMA line. 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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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$676.06	-5.18 -0.76%	$680.80	$681.91	-0.86%	1,534,263 77.33%	1,984,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 12/19/2023 12:27:23 PM Following recently noted volume-driven gains it is perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues for the Nov '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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DFH - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Dream Finders Homes	$33.94	+2.28 7.20%	$34.28	$31.99	6.10%	277,919 67.95%	409,000
Most Recent Note for DFH - 12/19/2023 12:28:58 PM Gapped up again today rallying to a new 52-week high with another big volume-driven gain. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Sep '23 quarterly earnings rose +17% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$14.15	-0.32 -2.21%	$14.96	$16.23	-12.82%	82,677 107.37%	77,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 12/19/2023 12:33:08 PM Israel-based maker of circuit boards is pulling back from its 52-week high with 2nd volume-driven loss. It is extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +112% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($11.59) and prior highs in the $11 area define important near-term support. 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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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$29.68	+0.99 3.43%	$30.09	$29.36	1.07%	4,945,418 109.85%	4,502,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 12/19/2023 12:39:12 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +8% on -4% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$6.43	+0.47 7.90%	$6.45	$6.36	1.11%	3,350,098 65.05%	5,150,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 12/19/2023 12:41:11 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gap up gain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$36.18	+1.21 3.46%	$36.53	$35.72	1.29%	41,327 71.25%	58,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 12/19/2023 12:42:35 PM This Ireland-based cement firm is hitting a new 52-week high, rallying well above its Aug '23 high. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line and rallied with volume-drivenb gains as 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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KOP - NYSE - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Koppers Holdings Inc	$49.06	+2.55 5.48%	$49.22	$46.77	4.90%	118,771 84.84%	140,000
Most Recent Note for KOP - 12/19/2023 12:43:19 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +11% on +3% sales versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$213.30	+5.75 2.77%	$214.30	$216.45	-1.46%	55,996 58.94%	95,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 12/19/2023 12:43:55 PM Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +18% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LAKE - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Lakeland Industries Inc	$19.23	+0.54 2.86%	$19.66	$19.22	0.03%	34,960 145.67%	24,000
Most Recent Note for LAKE - 12/19/2023 12:44:25 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported great earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Oct '23. Prior quarterly comparisons showed subpar increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been erratic.
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LEGH - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Legacy Housing Corp	$24.40	+0.13 0.54%	$24.76	$25.30	-3.56%	45,894 124.04%	37,000
Most Recent Note for LEGH - 12/19/2023 12:44:49 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +10% on -13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Went through a deep consolidation since hitting a new all-time high when noted with caution in the 12/13/21 mid-day report - "This REIT's fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$491.28	-9.49 -1.90%	$497.00	$505.48	-2.81%	26,220,799 59.37%	44,162,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 12/19/2023 12:45:56 PM Perched at its all-time high after wedging higher with gains backed by lackluster volume. Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +593% on +206% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd very strong quarter. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were down from the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, 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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ORRF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Orrstown Financial Svcs	$29.72	+0.85 2.94%	$29.72	$29.55	0.58%	15,103 65.67%	23,000
Most Recent Note for ORRF - 12/19/2023 12:48:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Rallied above its Dec '22 high with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$40.13	+0.65 1.65%	$40.13	$39.75	0.96%	733,074 121.37%	604,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 12/19/2023 12:50:05 PM Gapped up on the prior sesssion and rallying further today hitting new all-time highs gains backed by above average volume. Found support near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line ($32). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Built an orderly flat base on base since gapping up on 10/10/23. Reported earnings +20% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/18."
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POWL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Powell Industries Inc	$97.03	+5.46 5.96%	$97.63	$93.18	4.13%	115,377 76.92%	150,000
Most Recent Note for POWL - 12/19/2023 12:50:48 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain marked by above-average volume after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($82.83). Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +288% on +28% sales revenues continuing a streak of greatly improved earnings in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SAP - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S A P Ag Adr	$154.85	-0.05 -0.03%	$155.52	$160.36	-3.44%	511,032 58.34%	876,000
Most Recent Note for SAP - 12/19/2023 12:54:27 PM Perched near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2023 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a big doiwnturn in FY '22. It also has a huge supply of 1.17 billion shares outstanding (S criteria), making it less likely to be a good sprinter.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$310.98	-11.21 -3.48%	$321.34	$357.00	-12.89%	2,354,701 71.90%	3,275,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 12/19/2023 12:55:15 PM Pulling back today following 5 consecutive gains while rallying above prior highs toward its 52-week high. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +0% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 3 lastest quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21.
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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$6.00	+0.17 2.92%	$6.00	$6.44	-6.83%	280,829 82.84%	339,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 12/19/2023 12:58:54 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks without meaningful price progress, action indicative of distributional pressure after it made slow progress to new multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain for this United Arab Emirates-based social networking and entertainment firm.
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