Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 23rd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2020
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DOW 29064.77 -121.5 (-0.42%) | NASDAQ 9372.06 -11.71 (-0.12%) | S&P 500 3312.83 -8.92 (-0.27%)

Time of Screening : 1/23/2020 12:55:08 PM Report Released : 1/23/2020 1:23:08 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$318.03	+14.75 4.86%	$324.00	1,171,517 231.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 507,000	$306.37 3.81%	11/20/2019	$252.97	PP = $259.81 MB = $272.80
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2020 1:12:49 PM G - Gapped up hitting a new all-time high, getting more extended from any sound base with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Its prior high ($279.95 on 11/27/19) and its 50 DMA line ($267) define important near-term support levels to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AUY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Yamana Gold Inc	$4.02	+0.14 3.61%	$4.10	$4.04	-0.50%	18,422,223 118.46%	15,551,000
Most Recent Note for AUY - 1/23/2020 12:56:42 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. 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	$13.64	+0.14 1.04%	$13.75	$14.24	-4.21%	77,126 95.22%	81,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 1/23/2020 12:57:57 PM Perched at its all-time high today following several volume-driven gains. 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$116.46	+0.01 0.01%	$116.80	$119.44	-2.49%	72,225 92.60%	78,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/23/2020 12:58:14 PM Still consolidating in a tight range near its high since noted in the 12/26/19 mid-day report - "Reported +46% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria).Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) remain a concern. This Chinese Biomed firm completed Secondary Offerings on 3/02/16 and 6/03/16 after new Public Offerings on 6/10/15 and 6/27/14."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$128.83	-4.33 -3.25%	$129.64	$141.60	-9.02%	1,620,078 176.67%	917,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/23/2020 12:59:47 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($125.28) after a few volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +157% on +32% sales revenues for the Nov '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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	$207.20	-5.44 -2.56%	$211.58	$220.42	-6.00%	1,352,115 100.68%	1,343,000
Most Recent Note for EL - 1/23/2020 1:00:44 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since 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	$57.52	+0.20 0.35%	$57.67	$58.35	-1.42%	749,197 102.63%	730,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 1/23/2020 1:01:53 PM Holding its ground stubbornly at its all-time high following volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports 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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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$229.27	-13.72 -5.65%	$242.40	$247.64	-7.42%	1,502,934 130.46%	1,152,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 1/23/2020 1:03:41 PM Today's big volume-driven loss is violating its 50 DMA line ($237) and testing prior lows in the $226-228 area defining important near-term support. Last noted with caution in the 12/10/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good."
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EYE - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty National Vision Holdings	$36.20	+1.16 3.31%	$38.51	$35.66	1.51%	798,734 138.19%	578,000
Most Recent Note for EYE - 1/23/2020 1:05:46 PM Powering higher with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume, however, it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $46 level. Reported earnings +64% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/08/19, 11/16/18, 7/26/18 and 3/15/18 since its $22 IPO on 10/26/17. Prior 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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FSB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Franklin Financial Network Inc	$38.68	+0.16 0.42%	$38.75	$38.54	0.36%	162,128 241.98%	67,000
Most Recent Note for FSB - 1/23/2020 1:07:12 PM Gapped up on the prior session after M&A news. 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	$9.95	+0.00 0.00%	$10.00	$10.76	-7.53%	72,675 142.50%	51,000
Most Recent Note for GILT - 1/23/2020 1:07:41 PM 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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LGL - AMEX - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates L G L Group Inc	$14.69	-0.74 -4.78%	$15.19	$16.55	-11.22%	21,985 95.59%	23,000
Most Recent Note for LGL - 1/23/2020 1:09:45 PM This thinly-traded maker of frequency/spectrum control products hit a new all-time high on the prior session but abruptly reversed and gapped down today after trying to rally 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	$48.33	-0.23 -0.47%	$48.35	$48.66	-0.68%	123,014 87.24%	141,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/23/2020 1:10:20 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Showed bullish action this week 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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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$63.79	+3.70 6.16%	$64.50	$60.96	4.64%	113,062 143.12%	79,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 1/23/2020 1:14:13 PM Powering higher today after reporting earnings +7% on -2% sales revenues, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase 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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RTN - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Raytheon Company	$230.68	+1.27 0.55%	$231.05	$233.48	-1.20%	1,294,062 101.81%	1,271,000
Most Recent Note for RTN - 1/23/2020 1:15:02 PM 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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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$39.37	-0.84 -2.09%	$40.05	$40.50	-2.79%	198,909 135.31%	147,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 1/23/2020 1:16:38 PM Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/21/17. Reported earnings +13% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$76.69	+3.10 4.21%	$81.57	$73.79	3.93%	11,566,958 599.63%	1,929,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 1/23/2020 1:18:48 PM Spiked to another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by heavier volume. Reported earnings +40% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$57.06	-1.30 -2.22%	$58.07	$60.64	-5.91%	5,945,557 92.41%	6,434,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/23/2020 1:20:53 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with recent losses backed by above average volume and testing its 50 DMA line ($56.31). 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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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$16.96	+0.61 3.73%	$17.45	$17.78	-4.61%	251,389 123.23%	204,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 1/23/2020 1:22:16 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. The prior mid-day report noted - "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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