Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2020
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Time of Screening : 1/22/2020 11:23:36 AM Report Released : 1/22/2020 12:08:12 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
STNE - NASDAQ Stoneco Ltd Cl A	$43.94	+1.69 4.00%	$44.29	1,374,913 71.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,913,000	$45.62 -3.68%	1/22/2020	$43.94	PP = $45.72 MB = $48.01
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2020 11:58:44 AM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/02/19 high plus 10 cents. Faces little remaining resistance due to overhead supply up to the $45 level. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. This Brazilian company reported earnings +70% on +55% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were strong. Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/03/18 and went through a deep consolidation Completed its $24 IPO on 10/25/18. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARNC - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Arconic Inc	$28.61	-0.80 -2.72%	$29.07	$31.99	-10.57%	1,833,367 58.17%	3,152,000
Most Recent Note for ARNC - 1/22/2020 11:25:10 AM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain.
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AUY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Yamana Gold Inc	$3.89	+0.07 1.83%	$3.91	$4.04	-3.71%	8,108,533 51.09%	15,872,000
Most Recent Note for AUY - 1/22/2020 11:26:10 AM Perched near its 52-week high after recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +150% on -16% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -67% on +6% sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates (C criteria). Prior sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$13.54	+0.40 3.04%	$13.62	$14.24	-4.92%	95,023 110.49%	86,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 1/22/2020 11:26:49 AM Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new all-time high with a 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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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$66.48	+0.99 1.51%	$67.06	$69.25	-4.00%	2,858,696 69.44%	4,117,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 1/22/2020 11:33:28 AM Faces resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +8% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below .the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 2/07/19. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/03/18. Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10.
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CRUS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Cirrus Logic Inc	$84.36	+1.61 1.94%	$84.83	$86.65	-2.65%	311,185 50.85%	612,000
Most Recent Note for CRUS - 1/22/2020 11:35:21 AM Hovering near its all-time high. Rallied above its Jun 2017 all-time high ($71.97) with impressive volume-driven gains and made gradual progress since noted in the 11/04/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +44% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$133.53	+1.35 1.02%	$137.59	$141.60	-5.70%	785,042 88.01%	892,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/22/2020 11:36:17 AM Perched at its all-time high consolidating after 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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ESXB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Community Bankers Trust	$9.43	-0.07 -0.74%	$9.46	$9.75	-3.28%	21,003 70.01%	30,000
Most Recent Note for ESXB - 1/22/2020 11:36:36 AM Reported earnings +18% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FSB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Franklin Financial Network Inc	$37.75	+3.59 10.51%	$38.22	$35.49	6.37%	403,690 823.86%	49,000
Most Recent Note for FSB - 1/22/2020 11:38:30 AM Reported earnings +156% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 11/16/16. Limited history was noted as a concern following its 3/26/15 IPO.
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GILT - NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp Gilat Satellite Networks	$9.80	-0.49 -4.76%	$9.99	$10.76	-8.92%	180,771 392.98%	46,000
Most Recent Note for GILT - 1/22/2020 11:40:01 AM Israel-based firm from the Telecom - Cable Satl/Eqp industry group spiked to a new 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$35.09	+0.48 1.39%	$35.79	$34.85	0.69%	1,475,288 73.47%	2,008,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 1/22/2020 11:40:46 AM Very extended from any sound base and hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 9th 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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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$76.87	+0.82 1.08%	$77.25	$76.60	0.35%	100,580 52.66%	191,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 1/22/2020 11:41:58 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's early gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 12/17/19 mid-day report - "Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $79 level. Reported earnings +38% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Earnings increases for the Mar and Jun '19 quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/02/18."
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ICFI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services I C F International Inc	$90.86	+0.12 0.13%	$91.92	$95.24	-4.60%	91,053 96.86%	94,000
Most Recent Note for ICFI - 1/22/2020 11:44:24 AM Reversed into the red after hitting a new all-time high on 1/14/20 and it is testing its 50 DMA line ($90.42). Tested support at its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +11% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 12/05/19 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases through Mar '19 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ITT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen I T T Corp	$72.19	-0.11 -0.15%	$73.19	$75.56	-4.46%	279,351 50.42%	554,000
Most Recent Note for ITT - 1/22/2020 11:45:56 AM Reported earnings +18% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Consolidating near its all-time high and just above its 50 DMA line. The 11/04/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Sales revenues growth and earnings increases in its quarterly comparisons (C criteria) versus the year ago period have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) has been up and down."
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$41.71	+1.65 4.12%	$42.00	$40.99	1.76%	8,847,718 79.28%	11,160,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 1/22/2020 11:46:22 AM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gain adding to an impressive spurt, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $50 level. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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LGL - AMEX - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates L G L Group Inc	$15.38	+0.62 4.22%	$15.55	$15.86	-3.01%	35,672 162.15%	22,000
Most Recent Note for LGL - 1/22/2020 11:48:47 AM This thinly-traded maker of frequency/spectrum control products is powering to a new all-time high with heavy volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, rallying from a short flat base. 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	$48.53	+0.74 1.55%	$48.64	$48.40	0.27%	250,892 188.64%	133,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/22/2020 11:49:17 AM Fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up on the prior session 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$181.50	+4.39 2.48%	$181.80	$181.55	-0.03%	174,306 56.41%	309,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 1/22/2020 11:49:41 AM 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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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$59.99	+0.08 0.13%	$60.55	$60.96	-1.59%	43,755 56.10%	78,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 1/22/2020 11:50:31 AM The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/01/18.
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PFGC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale Performance Food Group Co	$51.81	+0.50 0.97%	$51.87	$52.68	-1.65%	558,694 63.56%	879,000
Most Recent Note for PFGC - 1/22/2020 11:52:20 AM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any flat base. Reported earnings +47% on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par earnings improvements and lackluster sales revenues growth. Completed 7 Secondary Offerings since its $19 IPO in Oct 2015.
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$50.51	+0.70 1.41%	$50.78	$50.19	0.64%	220,303 52.33%	421,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 1/22/2020 11:52:43 AM Perched at its 52-week high after noted volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RTN - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Raytheon Company	$230.32	+1.33 0.58%	$231.86	$233.48	-1.36%	777,543 62.25%	1,249,000
Most Recent Note for RTN - 1/22/2020 11:53:54 AM This Aerospace/Defense firm is perched near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +1% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and its sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$39.65	+1.17 3.04%	$40.00	$39.41	0.61%	129,675 87.62%	148,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 1/22/2020 12:00:12 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -1% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Dallas, TX-based bank went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/21/18 mid-day report. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/10/18.
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WCG - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Wellcare Health Plans	$344.78	+4.39 1.29%	$346.71	$342.10	0.78%	451,250 118.75%	380,000
Most Recent Note for WCG - 1/22/2020 12:03:11 PM Reported earnings +65% on +41% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong following the noted downturn in FY '12-14. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/08/18 and went through a deep and choppy consolidation.
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$71.07	+0.17 0.24%	$71.40	$72.00	-1.29%	90,685 58.51%	155,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 1/22/2020 12:04:36 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is powering into new all-time high territory with recently noted volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '19 earnings +8% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded after noted with caution in the 11/13/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to deceleration in sales revenues growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$17.41	+2.02 13.11%	$17.67	$16.27	6.99%	388,096 207.54%	187,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 1/22/2020 12:06:40 PM Hit a new all-time high with today's big gain clearing an orderly flat base during which it found support at its 50 DMA line. This Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts firm reported earnings +100% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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XPO - NYSE - Transportation-Logistics X P O Logistics Inc	$93.05	+0.51 0.55%	$94.03	$96.20	-3.27%	526,288 61.84%	851,000
Most Recent Note for XPO - 1/22/2020 12:07:25 PM Holding its ground since it gapped up on 1/16/20 hitting a new 52-week high. Fundamental concern remain due to waning sales revenues in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '19.
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