Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2022
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Time of Screening : 1/4/2022 12:23:19 PM Report Released : 1/4/2022 1:14:46 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
AMD - NYSE Advanced Micro Devices	$142.17	-8.07 -5.37%	$152.42	45,360,453 76.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 59,091,000	$164.46 -13.55%	10/27/2021	$124.91	PP = $122.59 MB = $128.72
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2022 12:25:51 PM G - Big loss today with higher volume is testing its 50 DMA line ($142.88) which recently acted as support. A damaging violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Prior low ($130.60) defines the next important chart support level to watch. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +78% on +54% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/1/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$57.59	-4.62 -7.43%	$64.00	$63.48	-9.28%	658,576 123.10%	535,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 1/4/2022 12:27:38 PM This Chinese Semiconductor firm is pulling back abruptly today after getting very extended from the prior high ($43.00). Noted with caution 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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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$48.20	+2.02 4.36%	$48.34	$48.69	-1.02%	34,870,981 78.05%	44,676,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 1/4/2022 12:30:07 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big gain while rebounding from below its 50 DMA line ($45.81). Found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/16/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +67% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CNM - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Core & Main Inc Cl A	$28.01	-2.77 -9.00%	$28.24	$32.54	-13.92%	1,043,105 293.01%	356,000
Most Recent Note for CNM - 1/4/2022 12:31:03 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Limited history is a concern since its $20 IPO on 7/23/21.
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CYBE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cyberoptics Corp	$45.71	-1.57 -3.32%	$49.95	$49.10	-6.90%	34,581 78.59%	44,000
Most Recent Note for CYBE - 1/4/2022 12:33:23 PM There was a "negative reversal" after an early gain today for a new 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed stronger sales revenues and strong earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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ESTE - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Earthstone Energy Inc	$12.13	+0.61 5.30%	$12.32	$13.15	-7.76%	348,119 101.20%	344,000
Most Recent Note for ESTE - 1/4/2022 12:39:11 PM Perched within striking distance of its prior high and 52-week high. Reported +483% earnings on +169% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20. There is a very small supply of only 30.9 million shares (S criteria) in the public float and only 9 top-rated funds (I criteria) own its shares.
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FLNG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Flex Lng Ltd	$22.17	-0.03 -0.14%	$22.23	$25.44	-12.86%	164,186 98.91%	166,000
Most Recent Note for FLNG - 1/4/2022 12:40:02 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line ($21.50) since noted with caution in the 12/01/21 mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base after powering to new all-time highs with recently noted volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. There was a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria)."
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$406.53	+11.20 2.83%	$410.28	$426.16	-4.61%	2,151,436 89.57%	2,402,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 1/4/2022 12:42:30 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line and toward its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line ($380) in recent weeks. 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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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$290.27	-5.76 -1.95%	$297.31	$313.00	-7.26%	452,220 104.92%	431,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 1/4/2022 12:44:57 PM This Ireland-based Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm is pulling back from a new all-time high and today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss is testing its 50 DMA line ($283.60) which recently acted as support. 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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LBAI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Lakeland Bancorp Inc	$19.95	+0.57 2.92%	$20.00	$19.58	1.86%	127,258 88.37%	144,000
Most Recent Note for LBAI - 1/4/2022 12:46:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +111% on -71% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 6/15/17 mid-day report perched at its all-time high - "Prior earnings history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MMC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Marsh & Mclennan	$166.47	-0.76 -0.45%	$168.29	$175.12	-4.94%	1,323,838 78.33%	1,690,000
Most Recent Note for MMC - 1/4/2022 12:49:09 PM Slumping from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive loss. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +32% on +270% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings growth was not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons.
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NDAQ - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Nasdaq Omx Group Inc	$196.98	-5.48 -2.71%	$201.84	$214.96	-8.36%	603,056 88.68%	680,000
Most Recent Note for NDAQ - 1/4/2022 12:52:33 PM Pulling back recently after wedging near its all-time high, slumping below its 50 DMA line again and testing prior lows in the $196 area with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +16% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. The 11/12/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain."
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$71.52	-4.60 -6.04%	$76.72	$77.35	-7.54%	3,123,806 161.02%	1,940,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 1/4/2022 12:55:51 PM Today's big volume-driven loss has it slumping back into the prior 7-week base and toward its 50 DMA line ($70.11). Stalled after last noted with caution in the 12/23/21 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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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$183.96	-8.25 -4.29%	$190.47	$203.16	-9.45%	743,633 77.95%	954,000
Most Recent Note for PKI - 1/4/2022 12:59:53 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($184.11) with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Wedged into new high territory after last noted with caution on 12/14/21 - "Sep '21 quarterly earnings rose +11% versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Showed resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/11/21."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$267.97	+8.48 3.27%	$267.98	$278.78	-3.88%	314,281 78.77%	399,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 1/4/2022 1:01:12 PM Today's big gain with higher volume has it challenging its all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/15/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +17% 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) leaving concerns, fundamentally. Since completing its $52 IPO in Oct '15 its annual earnings (A criteria) history was strong until a downturn in FY '20."
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SCHW - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Schwab Charles Corp	$89.71	+3.95 4.60%	$89.88	$86.43	3.79%	4,442,020 86.15%	5,156,000
Most Recent Note for SCHW - 1/4/2022 1:04:47 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's big gain. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($82). Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +65% on +85% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3nd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20, a fundamental flaw with respect to the strict fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SNV - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Synovus Financial Corp	$50.88	+1.80 3.67%	$51.22	$50.51	0.73%	709,708 89.05%	797,000
Most Recent Note for SNV - 1/4/2022 1:06:56 PM Clearing prior highs the $50 area with today's big gain. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 10/20/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$622.54	-22.38 -3.47%	$638.03	$672.34	-7.41%	1,204,260 92.56%	1,301,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 1/4/2022 1:09:06 PM Pulling back abruptly from its all-time high and today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss is violating its 50 DMA line ($637) which previously acted as support. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +2% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 strong quarterly comparisons with earnings growth well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$93.47	-3.00 -3.11%	$96.76	$102.33	-8.66%	577,918 93.97%	615,000
Most Recent Note for TW - 1/4/2022 1:11:45 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($95.24) and undercutting the prior low ($92.20 on 12/06/21). 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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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$224.73	-9.30 -3.97%	$234.02	$249.27	-9.84%	1,944,715 129.39%	1,503,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 1/4/2022 1:14:38 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line ($225) with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +14% on +11% 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). Sales revenues growth rate has been mostly slow and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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