Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2025
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DOW 44869.22 18.87 (0.04%) | NASDAQ 19604.24 -129.34 (-0.66%) | S&P 500 6046.59 -21.11 (-0.35%)

Time of Screening : 1/29/2025 12:07:30 PM Report Released : 1/29/2025 12:58:44 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
LRN - NYSE Stride Inc	$130.35	+9.71 8.05%	$132.88	742,832 104.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 709,000	$121.40 7.37%	1/10/2025	$114.31	PP = $112.90 MB = $118.55
Most Recent Note - 1/29/2025 12:43:07 PM G - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals remain strong after reporting Dec '24 quarterly earnings +32% on +16% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior high ($112.80 on 12/04/24) defines near-term support above its 50 DMA line ($108.67). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2025. Click here.
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NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$1,141.06	-29.33 -2.51%	$1,170.39	741,938 59.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,256,000	$1,198.09 -4.76%	1/27/2025	$771.75	PP = $1,158.00 MB = $1,215.90
Most Recent Note - 1/29/2025 12:46:45 PM Y - Pulling back today after hitting yet another new all-time high on the prior session while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Due to report Dec '24 quarterly results after the close on 1/29/25. Keep in mind that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 12/04/24 high plus 10 cents after a short flat base. Found prompt support after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($1,079). A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may clinch a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +27% on +22% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/19/24. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2025. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIT - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale Applied Industrial Tech	$262.76	+10.54 4.18%	$263.67	$282.98	-7.15%	173,065 58.87%	294,000
Most Recent Note for AIT - 1/29/2025 12:12:20 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($259) with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '24 quarterly earnings +4% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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APPF - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Appfolio Inc	$249.00	-10.22 -3.94%	$258.06	$274.56	-9.31%	118,627 62.11%	191,000
Most Recent Note for APPF - 1/29/2025 12:18:06 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($251) with today's loss after consolidating near its all-time high. Reported very strong quarterly earnings increases through Sep '24 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$14.78	+0.19 1.30%	$14.89	$14.92	-0.94%	8,678,582 64.78%	13,398,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 1/29/2025 12:19:48 PM Recent gaps up helped it rally and hit new 52-week highs. Showing resilience and strength after a brief slump below its 50 DMA line ($13.41). Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 50 DMA had previously acted as support on recent pullbacks. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) remains a concern."
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CSGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S G Systems Inc	$59.78	+3.34 5.91%	$64.48	$57.16	4.57%	526,915 262.15%	201,000
Most Recent Note for CSGS - 1/29/2025 12:23:39 PM Recently rebounded above its 50 DMA line and spiking to a 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) and subpar sales revenues and earnings growth. This Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$41.08	+0.58 1.42%	$41.30	$42.13	-2.50%	488,864 581.98%	84,000
Most Recent Note for CSV - 1/29/2025 12:25:19 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and consolidating above its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 earnings +94% +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Two of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$177.30	+22.69 14.68%	$180.00	$155.55	13.98%	2,358,823 223.37%	1,056,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 1/29/2025 12:28:15 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +183% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '24 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$85.95	+0.13 0.15%	$88.28	$90.00	-4.51%	98,993 164.99%	60,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 1/29/2025 12:28:47 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($79.28) during the recent consolidation. Fundamentals have been subpar in the Sep, Dec '23, Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '24 quarters. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/23.
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FHN - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks First Horizon Natl Corp	$21.66	+0.37 1.74%	$22.03	$21.82	-0.73%	5,076,378 86.52%	5,867,000
Most Recent Note for FHN - 1/29/2025 12:30:28 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($20.55). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$40.80	+0.21 0.51%	$42.28	$45.10	-9.55%	2,763,900 57.83%	4,779,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 1/29/2025 12:32:14 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($39.69). Reported Dec '24 quarterly earnings +43% on +2% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$10.96	+0.29 2.72%	$11.06	$12.29	-10.82%	3,568,374 59.07%	6,041,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 1/29/2025 12:34:37 PM Today's gain is adding to recent volume-driven gains after rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. This South Africa based gold mining company reported strong Mar and Jun '24 quarterly earnings results versus the year-ago periods, 6 strong comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '22, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HSBC - NYSE - Banks-Money Center H S B C Holdings Plc Adr	$52.36	+0.40 0.77%	$52.44	$52.14	0.42%	754,136 67.15%	1,123,000
Most Recent Note for HSBC - 1/29/2025 12:35:08 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gain adding to recent volume-driven gains. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +17% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history has been subpar.
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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$613.44	-49.16 -7.42%	$642.50	$682.50	-10.12%	450,862 103.89%	434,000
Most Recent Note for LII - 1/29/2025 12:40:52 PM Big loss today with higher volume is violating its 50 DMA line ($640) while slumping near the prior low ($598.13 on 1/13/25). Reported +54% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparison were below or near the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SKYW - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Skywest Inc	$115.95	+1.25 1.09%	$119.36	$117.51	-1.33%	218,922 66.95%	327,000
Most Recent Note for SKYW - 1/29/2025 12:52:36 PM Hit a new all-time high with today's early gain, while trying to rally from a sound base. Undercut its 50 DMA line ($109) and rebounded with gains lacking volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/01/24 mid-day report - <i>"Reported earnings +293% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history, not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."</i>
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SYK - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Stryker Corp	$388.90	-6.25 -1.58%	$396.71	$406.19	-4.26%	902,981 66.40%	1,360,000
Most Recent Note for SYK - 1/29/2025 12:54:22 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after wedging to a new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain through the Dec '24 quarter with earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 11/03/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues and earning growth rate is below the +25% guideline."
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$240.70	+19.56 8.84%	$241.40	$248.15	-3.00%	3,980,993 108.95%	3,654,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 1/29/2025 12:56:51 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its downward sloping 50 DMA line ($227.49) and nearly challenging its all-time high. Reported Dec '24 quarterly earnings +40% on +7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Subpar sales revenues growth has been a noted concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been stronger in FY '22 and '23. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/25/20.
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ULH - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Universal Logistics Hldg	$46.23	-0.31 -0.67%	$47.19	$53.29	-13.25%	64,387 143.08%	45,000
Most Recent Note for ULH - 1/29/2025 12:57:30 PM Rebounded near its 50 DMA line ($47) with volume-driven gains after finding support near its 200 DMA line. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +15% on +1% sales revenues versus the year-ago quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. There was a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria).
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UMBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks U M B Financial Corp	$123.51	+1.89 1.55%	$123.51	$129.94	-4.95%	685,771 165.65%	414,000
Most Recent Note for UMBF - 1/29/2025 12:58:40 PM Today's 5th consecutive small volume-driven gain has inching above its 50 DMA line ($119.56). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues growth and its earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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