Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2020
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DOW 29327.32 -20.78 (-0.07%) | NASDAQ 9388.6 -0.34 (0.00%) | S&P 500 3327.88 -1.74 (-0.05%)

Time of Screening : 1/21/2020 12:01:27 PM Report Released : 1/21/2020 12:41:12 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
AL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Air Lease Corp Cl A	$47.83	-1.59 -3.22%	$49.12	$49.96	-4.26%	395,063 70.80%	558,000
Most Recent Note for AL - 1/21/2020 12:02:10 PM Recent 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/11/14.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$13.47	+0.99 7.93%	$14.24	$12.79	5.32%	141,727 170.76%	83,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 1/21/2020 12:03:00 PM Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -19% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. This Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 10 prior quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$38.56	-0.26 -0.67%	$38.60	$40.88	-5.68%	372,660 67.63%	551,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 1/21/2020 12:04:03 PM Endured distributional pressure and sputtering below its 50 DMA line after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings history.
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EBMT - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Eagle Bancorp Montana	$22.80	+0.30 1.33%	$22.98	$22.59	0.93%	12,711 74.77%	17,000
Most Recent Note for EBMT - 1/21/2020 12:05:03 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$131.75	-4.00 -2.94%	$134.98	$141.60	-6.95%	1,855,659 218.57%	849,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/21/2020 12:07:24 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss following a spurt of gains. Reported earnings +157% on +32% sales revenues for the Nov '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line 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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EL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Estee Lauder Cos Cl A	$216.77	-3.11 -1.41%	$217.55	$220.42	-1.66%	864,963 66.18%	1,307,000
Most Recent Note for EL - 1/21/2020 12:09:45 PM Perched at its all-time high. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/31/19 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '19 earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$57.24	+1.01 1.80%	$57.38	$56.33	1.62%	571,253 83.64%	683,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 1/21/2020 12:10:42 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, very extended from any sound base. The 1/17/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +9% on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year-ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12."
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$33.01	+0.10 0.29%	$34.04	$32.97	0.11%	2,576,771 132.07%	1,951,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 1/21/2020 12:11:18 PM Very extended from any sound base and hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 8th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm completed its $10.50 IPO on 6/06/19 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/21/19."
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HHR - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Headhunter Group Plc Ads	$23.39	+0.07 0.30%	$24.18	$24.76	-5.53%	336,801 298.05%	113,000
Most Recent Note for HHR - 1/21/2020 12:14:17 PM Perched near its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line and rebounded after last noted in the 12/11/19 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern for this Cypress-based Commercial Services - Staffing firm which completed its $13.50 IPO on 5/09/19."
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$48.40	+1.83 3.93%	$48.40	$47.99	0.85%	347,601 282.60%	123,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/21/2020 12:15:36 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today after it reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm has been rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep 18-month consolidation.
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LSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Lattice Semiconductor	$22.92	-0.42 -1.80%	$24.20	$23.84	-3.86%	1,810,622 129.24%	1,401,000
Most Recent Note for LSCC - 1/21/2020 12:17:23 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting another new 52-week high following a recent spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +55% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leave fundamental concerns."
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MGM - NYSE - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters M G M Resorts Intl	$33.45	-1.09 -3.16%	$33.89	$34.64	-3.44%	3,106,598 76.39%	4,067,000
Most Recent Note for MGM - 1/21/2020 12:18:21 PM Reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$12.40	+0.16 1.27%	$12.48	$12.45	-0.44%	37,810 92.22%	41,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 1/21/2020 12:19:38 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Hitting new all-time highs with recent gains. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 9/05/18 mid-day report - "A 2:1 share split was effective 8/27/18. Reported earnings +75% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$55.51	-2.00 -3.48%	$56.48	$57.57	-3.58%	9,560,711 109.70%	8,715,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 1/21/2020 12:21:01 PM Pulling back today after challenging its Mar '18 high with an impressive streak of 8 consecutive gains marked by increasing volume. Reported earnings +64% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have shown strong improvement after a loss in FY '12 and downturn in FY '14.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$178.25	+2.48 1.41%	$179.04	$181.55	-1.82%	311,111 103.02%	302,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 1/21/2020 12:22:21 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm spiked to new all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain last week. Found support above its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/19/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +8% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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NLOK - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nortonlifelock Inc	$28.36	+0.23 0.82%	$28.60	$28.22	0.50%	6,675,467 81.57%	8,184,000
Most Recent Note for NLOK - 1/21/2020 12:23:20 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$341.65	-8.17 -2.34%	$348.39	$352.00	-2.94%	523,484 79.44%	659,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 1/21/2020 12:24:24 PM It has been holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 11/29/19 mid-day report. Reported Sep '19 earnings +67% on +7% sales revenues. Annual earnings included a big downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17.
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PRGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Progress Software Corp	$47.15	-1.92 -3.90%	$48.99	$52.50	-10.19%	270,772 92.10%	294,000
Most Recent Note for PRGS - 1/21/2020 12:31:57 PM Abruptly retreating today after spiking to a new 52-week high with an impressive streak of gains marked by increasing volume. Reported earnings +46% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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RCL - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Royal Caribbean Cruises	$129.93	-5.12 -3.79%	$133.35	$135.32	-3.98%	1,378,558 91.36%	1,509,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 1/21/2020 12:33:35 PM Reported earnings +7% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain.
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SYNH - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Syneos Health Inc	$63.55	-0.44 -0.69%	$63.86	$64.73	-1.82%	295,020 70.92%	416,000
Most Recent Note for SYNH - 1/21/2020 12:35:17 PM Perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +16% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$58.79	+0.21 0.35%	$58.81	$60.64	-3.06%	4,120,831 65.17%	6,323,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/21/2020 12:37:37 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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YETI - NYSE - Leisure-Products Yeti Holdings Inc	$36.23	+1.98 5.78%	$37.15	$38.11	-4.93%	2,611,150 169.34%	1,542,000
Most Recent Note for YETI - 1/21/2020 12:39:15 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Reported earnings +25% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. The Jun '19 quarter had an +18% earnings increase, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Limited history is a concern. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/08/19 and 5/08/19 after its $18 IPO on 10/25/18.
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YUMC - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Yum China Holdings Inc	$46.73	-3.12 -6.26%	$47.50	$50.74	-7.90%	1,454,817 78.26%	1,859,000
Most Recent Note for YUMC - 1/21/2020 12:41:08 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +14% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 10/30/19 mid-day report.
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