Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 23rd, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2019
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Time of Screening : 12/23/2019 11:49:56 AM Report Released : 12/23/2019 12:36:26 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
MLR - NYSE Miller Industries Inc	$37.05	+0.04 0.11%	$37.26	38,370 81.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 47,000	$38.18 -2.96%	9/24/2019	$34.00	PP = $35.36 MB = $37.13
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2019 12:20:10 PM G - Hovering near its 52-week high and just above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $35 area define initial support along with its 50 DMA line ($35.54). Resilient after reporting Sep '19 earnings which were below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/4/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIR - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services A A R Corp	$48.83	-3.05 -5.88%	$52.01	$52.78	-7.48%	102,896 58.46%	176,000
Most Recent Note for AIR - 12/23/2019 11:52:19 AM Abruptly retreating today following a big gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session for a new all-time high. The Aug and Nov '19 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 01/08/08.
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AMAL - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Amalgamated bank	$19.81	-0.14 -0.68%	$19.96	$20.50	-3.39%	72,050 80.96%	89,000
Most Recent Note for AMAL - 12/23/2019 11:53:24 AM Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$14.75	-0.07 -0.47%	$14.85	$15.07	-2.12%	8,153 74.12%	11,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 12/23/2019 11:55:06 AM Perched near its all-time high after finding support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +39% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$30.96	-0.26 -0.83%	$31.37	$31.61	-2.06%	633,429 68.93%	919,000
Most Recent Note for CG - 12/23/2019 11:55:41 AM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported strong results in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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EBMT - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Eagle Bancorp Montana	$21.51	+0.04 0.19%	$21.58	$22.59	-4.78%	7,834 46.08%	17,000
Most Recent Note for EBMT - 12/23/2019 11:56:06 AM Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$20.45	-0.23 -1.09%	$20.68	$20.86	-1.95%	98,385 57.54%	171,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 12/23/2019 11:58:06 AM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +15% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$125.07	+1.33 1.07%	$125.47	$128.80	-2.90%	427,498 45.67%	936,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 12/23/2019 11:59:41 AM Perched near its all-time high hit last week. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($120.51) since noted in the 12/03/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +25% sales revenues for the Aug '19 quarter. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm has been rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$26.36	-0.19 -0.72%	$26.49	$28.89	-8.76%	23,700 94.80%	25,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 12/23/2019 12:06:09 PM This thinly-traded holding company in the Finance - Commercial Loans industry group challenged its all-time high on the prior session with above average volume behind its 4th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly sales revenues have been in the $12-13 million range. Small supply (S criteria) of only 5.3 million shares in the public float. Limited history is a concern since its $14 IPO on 6/29/17. Reported earnings +48% on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year-ago period, the 10th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline.
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EVA - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Enviva Partners, LP	$37.70	+0.42 1.11%	$37.74	$38.22	-1.37%	42,771 83.86%	51,000
Most Recent Note for EVA - 12/23/2019 12:07:08 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting another new all-time high, breaking a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings history. Completed its $20 IPO on 4/29/15."
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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$62.61	-1.29 -2.02%	$63.93	$64.41	-2.79%	8,754 67.34%	13,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 12/23/2019 12:08:23 PM Noted with caution again last week while approaching its all-time high after a deep 17-month consolidation. 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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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$25.46	+0.18 0.71%	$25.57	$27.20	-6.40%	17,539 97.44%	18,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 12/23/2019 12:09:04 PM Perched at multi-year highs stubbornly holding its ground after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +26% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Its Jun '19 quarterly earnings were +5%, 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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IMKTA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Ingles Markets Inc Cl A	$48.20	+0.06 0.12%	$48.97	$48.68	-0.99%	36,686 47.03%	78,000
Most Recent Note for IMKTA - 12/23/2019 12:09:58 PM Reported earnings +14% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Inching into new 52-week high territory with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs during its orderly consolidation since noted in the 9/19/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +75% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain."
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$36.33	+1.02 2.89%	$36.80	$35.52	2.28%	8,404,634 77.08%	10,904,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 12/23/2019 12:13:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gain, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $50 level. Its 200 DMA line ($30) acted as support in recent months when consolidating. This Chinese retailer reported greatly improved earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 versus the year ago periods. 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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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$89.66	-3.05 -3.29%	$92.50	$100.49	-10.78%	1,459,467 130.19%	1,121,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 12/23/2019 12:15:42 PM Gapped down on the prior session violating its 50 DMA line and today it is still abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Noted weak action came after it reported earnings -5% on +12% sales revenues for the Nov '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily following a downturn in FY '09.
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LGL - AMEX - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates L G L Group Inc	$15.17	+0.64 4.40%	$15.17	$15.86	-4.35%	12,005 52.20%	23,000
Most Recent Note for LGL - 12/23/2019 12:17:24 PM This thinly-traded maker of frequency/spectrum control products is perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Posted impressive volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 showed great earnings increases with sales revenues growth rate accelerating. Annual earnings (A criteria) turned positive in FY'16 after years of losses. Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $6-8 million range, still rather minuscule for a publicly traded firm.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$46.63	+0.29 0.62%	$46.79	$46.45	0.38%	71,148 46.20%	154,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 12/23/2019 12:18:46 PM Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +2% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 9/06/18 mid-day report with caution after it wedged for a new all-time high with gains marked by lackluster volume- "Jun '18 quarterly earnings rose +42% on +15% sales revenues results, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NEO - NASDAQ - Medical-Services NeoGenomics Inc	$29.10	+0.51 1.78%	$29.35	$29.03	0.24%	410,672 61.94%	663,000
Most Recent Note for NEO - 12/23/2019 12:21:01 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. Reported earnings +40% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Completed a new Pubic Offering on 5/21/19. Went through a deep consolidation since the 7/30/19 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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PING - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Ping Identity Holdings Corp	$24.21	-0.65 -2.61%	$25.45	$24.96	-3.00%	731,591 97.94%	747,000
Most Recent Note for PING - 12/23/2019 12:22:52 PM Reported strong Sep '19 quarterly results. Limited earnings history is a concern. Completed its $15 IPO on 9/19/19.
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PKBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Parke Bancorp Inc	$25.08	-0.12 -0.48%	$25.24	$25.45	-1.45%	17,537 116.91%	15,000
Most Recent Note for PKBK - 12/23/2019 12:24:24 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive session following a streak of 11 consecutive gains, barely clawing into new all-time high territory. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/24/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +27% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a choppy consolidation since the 7/12/17 mid-day report cautioned members. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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PLMR - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Palomar Holdings Inc	$54.74	-0.77 -1.39%	$56.75	$56.45	-3.03%	120,074 53.84%	223,000
Most Recent Note for PLMR - 12/23/2019 12:27:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +233% on +61% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $15 IPO on 4/17/19.
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$26.31	-0.69 -2.56%	$26.99	$30.17	-12.79%	48,261 76.60%	63,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 12/23/2019 12:29:12 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($27.07) with today's volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/25/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +492% on +81% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly after a downturn and loss in FY '14."
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ROAD - NASDAQ - Bldg-Heavy Construction Construction Partners Cl A	$18.05	+0.22 1.23%	$18.25	$20.79	-13.18%	136,028 53.55%	254,000
Most Recent Note for ROAD - 12/23/2019 12:33:05 PM Reported earnings +10% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/18/19. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 12/09/19 mid-day report when perched at its all-time high - "Reported earnings +27% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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SPAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Spartan Motors Inc	$18.45	+0.64 3.57%	$18.57	$19.31	-4.47%	141,972 49.30%	288,000
Most Recent Note for SPAR - 12/23/2019 12:34:03 PM Reported earnings +106% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after recently challenging its May 2018 high ($19.45) with big volume-driven gains. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/03/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TLYS - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Tilly's Inc Cl A	$12.32	+0.16 1.32%	$12.40	$12.75	-3.37%	163,035 66.01%	247,000
Most Recent Note for TLYS - 12/23/2019 12:34:33 PM Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution at its all-time high on 9/04/18. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/06/18 and went through a deep consolidation.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$271.16	+7.41 2.81%	$274.62	$289.51	-6.34%	729,039 45.79%	1,592,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 12/23/2019 12:35:43 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Sep '19 quarterly earnings +15% on +38% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Slumped below the 200 DMA line and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/19.
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VBTX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Veritex Holdings, Inc	$28.85	-0.27 -0.93%	$29.08	$29.21	-1.23%	410,687 101.91%	403,000
Most Recent Note for VBTX - 12/23/2019 12:36:04 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +26% on +158% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/12/17."
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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$14.59	+0.13 0.90%	$14.70	$14.47	0.83%	2,614,393 45.66%	5,726,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 12/23/2019 12:36:22 PM Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $19 level. Reported earnings +127% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Well off its Apr '15 high, yet still up considerably from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share. Shares split 10:1 effective 11/04/14. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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