Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 20th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 12/20/2021 12:08:43 PM Report Released : 12/20/2021 12:48:43 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
MIME - NASDAQ Mimecast Limited	$78.94	-0.02 -0.03%	$79.04	1,955,183 145.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,343,000	$85.48 -7.65%	10/18/2021	$68.17	PP = $71.55 MB = $75.13
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2021 12:33:48 PM G - Holding its ground after a gap up on 12/07/21 M&A news. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Atlantic Capital Bancshares	$26.98	-0.92 -3.30%	$27.48	$30.22	-10.72%	70,997 70.29%	101,000
Most Recent Note for ACBI - 12/20/2021 12:11:24 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Announced M&A news on 7/23/21. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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ALC - NYSE - Medical-Products Alcon Inc	$83.22	-1.32 -1.56%	$84.42	$87.49	-4.88%	623,148 93.99%	663,000
Most Recent Note for ALC - 12/20/2021 12:12:05 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Switzerland-based Medical Products firm showed better results in the Jun and Sep '21 quarters, but its prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AMN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing A M N Healthcare Svcs	$118.49	+4.08 3.57%	$120.30	$124.62	-4.92%	346,117 63.62%	544,000
Most Recent Note for AMN - 12/20/2021 12:14:34 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +111% on +59% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth had a downturn on FY '19.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$639.68	+4.72 0.74%	$645.77	$644.75	-0.79%	1,345,768 66.39%	2,027,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/20/2021 12:16:27 PM Extended from any sound base, it held its ground and hit another new all-time high today with a 2nd consecutive gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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CNHI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining C N H Industrial Nv	$17.24	-0.47 -2.65%	$17.48	$19.22	-10.30%	2,710,657 73.30%	3,698,000
Most Recent Note for CNHI - 12/20/2021 12:17:36 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line. Stalled after hitting a new 52-week high in recent weeks while prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a flaw with regard to the strict fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$56.34	-0.72 -1.26%	$56.34	$66.17	-14.86%	311,858 75.69%	412,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 12/20/2021 12:19:20 PM Abruptly retreated after spiking to a new 52-week high last week, testing its 50 DMA line ($54.71) with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. 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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DLHC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing D L H Holdings Corp	$17.12	+0.07 0.38%	$17.31	$17.10	0.09%	45,492 105.80%	43,000
Most Recent Note for DLHC - 12/20/2021 12:21:17 PM Thinly-traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is hiting a new 52-week high with today's gain adding to an impressive streak of gains. The 2 most recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FCF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks First Commonwealth Finl	$14.84	-0.45 -2.94%	$15.11	$16.28	-8.85%	296,767 61.32%	484,000
Most Recent Note for FCF - 12/20/2021 12:22:10 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +50% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$367.47	-14.33 -3.75%	$375.63	$426.16	-13.77%	1,761,536 68.57%	2,569,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 12/20/2021 12:24:04 PM Gapped down today violating its 200 DMA line ($377) with another damaging volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +66% on +20% sales revenues over the year ago period. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +71% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$29.06	-0.53 -1.79%	$29.31	$32.28	-9.98%	33,727 66.13%	51,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 12/20/2021 12:27:29 PM Slumping below the prior highs and further below its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '21 earnings +86% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Lack of sales revenues growth is a fundamental flaw while recent quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$284.66	-3.01 -1.05%	$289.23	$301.72	-5.65%	238,797 57.68%	414,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 12/20/2021 12:28:49 PM This Ireland-based Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm is still consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($277) and perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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KEY - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Keycorp	$21.73	-0.79 -3.49%	$22.22	$24.57	-11.58%	4,400,533 58.29%	7,549,000
Most Recent Note for KEY - 12/20/2021 12:30:31 PM Pulling back toward a test of support at its 200 DMA line ($21.54). Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history do not match with the C and A criteria."
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$43.83	-0.92 -2.06%	$44.57	$49.50	-11.45%	31,344 63.97%	49,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 12/20/2021 12:31:52 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($45) yet still only -11.7% off its all-time high. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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MBWM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mercantile Bank Corp	$33.97	-0.88 -2.53%	$34.50	$37.33	-9.00%	23,631 59.08%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MBWM - 12/20/2021 12:33:18 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high and then pulled back finding support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$108.69	-3.75 -3.34%	$110.93	$125.01	-13.05%	203,810 64.09%	318,000
Most Recent Note for MTH - 12/20/2021 12:38:30 PM Pulling back below its 50 DMA line ($112) with heavier volume behind damaging losses. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/21 its fundamentals remained strong. Through the Sep '21 quarter as it has continued beating the year ago periods by more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$167.43	-1.39 -0.82%	$169.91	$184.44	-9.22%	104,520 81.02%	129,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 12/20/2021 12:41:03 PM Hovering near its 50 DMA line and -9.4% off its all-time high. Reported earnings +79% on +24% 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) and there was a downturn in FY '19-20 annual earnings (A criteria). Made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$68.44	-2.40 -3.39%	$70.30	$73.50	-6.88%	1,323,064 71.32%	1,855,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 12/20/2021 12:42:07 PM After challenging multi-year highs it is slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's loss. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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ONEW - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Onewater Marine Inc Cl A	$48.58	-0.67 -1.36%	$49.72	$55.45	-12.39%	64,615 83.92%	77,000
Most Recent Note for ONEW - 12/20/2021 12:43:04 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($48.57) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss while still consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to 2 consecutive quarters of sub par sales revenues growth, meanwhile quarterly earnings comparisons have been strong.
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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$81.80	-0.11 -0.13%	$81.85	$87.19	-6.18%	98,999 68.28%	145,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 12/20/2021 12:44:06 PM Perched near its all-time high and consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +8% 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). Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/21/17.
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SMID - NASDAQ - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag Smith Midland Corp	$40.54	-1.30 -3.10%	$41.81	$42.56	-4.74%	26,475 60.17%	44,000
Most Recent Note for SMID - 12/20/2021 12:44:43 PM Extended from any sound base and hovering near its 52-week high following a noted 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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SSD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Simpson Manufacturing	$131.13	-1.87 -1.41%	$133.02	$133.06	-1.45%	335,359 192.74%	174,000
Most Recent Note for SSD - 12/20/2021 12:45:12 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +10% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sub par sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$93.22	-1.72 -1.81%	$94.29	$99.25	-6.08%	352,163 61.46%	573,000
Most Recent Note for TW - 12/20/2021 12:47:25 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high and consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($92.34). Reported earnings +30% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history remains a concern since its $27 IPO on 4/04/19 and an additional Public Offerings on 10/17/19 and 4/24/20.
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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$81.34	-1.58 -1.91%	$82.00	$93.09	-12.62%	192,350 78.83%	244,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 12/20/2021 12:48:36 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and deeply undercutting its 50 DMA line ($84.81) with today's additional volume-driven loss, recently encountering distributional pressure. Reported earnings +54% on +41% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter, its 5th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings growth has been strong and steady (A criteria).
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