Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 30th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2020
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DOW 28604.52 -129.93 (-0.45%) | NASDAQ 9220.71 -54.45 (-0.59%) | S&P 500 3252.41 -20.99 (-0.64%)

Time of Screening : 1/30/2020 11:35:31 AM Report Released : 1/30/2020 12:39:30 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BRKR - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Bruker Corp	$50.38	-1.12 -2.17%	$51.26	$54.49	-7.54%	409,073 81.98%	499,000
Most Recent Note for BRKR - 1/30/2020 11:38:45 AM Slumped from its 52-week high and it is violating its 50 DMA line ($51) with today's gap down and volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +16% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$36.67	+0.05 0.14%	$40.00	$39.15	-6.33%	190,105 74.26%	256,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 1/30/2020 11:41:27 AM Reported earnings +44% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion since last noted in the 1/09/20 mid-day report - "Reported strong Jun and Sep '19 earnings increases. Hitting a new 52-week high and challenging its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Quarterly earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady after a downturn in FY '14."
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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$32.44	-1.24 -3.68%	$33.82	$34.98	-7.26%	1,086,651 78.52%	1,384,000
Most Recent Note for CG - 1/30/2020 11:42:51 AM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Due to report earnings news on 2/05/20. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong results in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria)."
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CNMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Conmed Corp	$106.91	+0.56 0.53%	$112.00	$116.81	-8.48%	326,384 127.00%	257,000
Most Recent Note for CNMD - 1/30/2020 11:43:42 AM Reported earnings +23% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '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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CRUS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Cirrus Logic Inc	$85.43	+3.82 4.68%	$91.63	$86.65	-1.41%	1,296,944 207.51%	625,000
Most Recent Note for CRUS - 1/30/2020 11:45:23 AM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Report Dec '19 earnings +55% on +16% sales revenues. 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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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$110.62	-1.59 -1.42%	$111.86	$114.13	-3.08%	1,286,182 58.76%	2,189,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 1/30/2020 11:47:16 AM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Due to report earnings news. Reported earnings +10% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria).
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$123.75	-5.44 -4.21%	$125.48	$141.60	-12.61%	1,066,371 101.37%	1,052,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/30/2020 11:48:41 AM Slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($125.74) with today's loss adding to a spurt of damaging 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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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$209.01	-14.22 -6.37%	$211.43	$224.20	-6.78%	27,388,587 202.83%	13,503,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 1/30/2020 11:52:20 AM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line ($207). Reported earnings +8% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '19 earnings versus the year ago broke its streak of strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system. Large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is heavily owned by 4,413 top-rated mutual funds as of Dec '19. That can be problematic in cases where sentiment shifts due to news events. Stocks with a small supply and just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal.
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FBHS - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Fortune Brands Hme & Sec	$70.45	+3.19 4.74%	$71.78	$70.85	-0.57%	1,377,082 126.22%	1,091,000
Most Recent Note for FBHS - 1/30/2020 11:54:33 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +16% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/15/16.
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GE - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates General Electric Co	$12.67	-0.27 -2.09%	$12.99	$13.00	-2.54%	49,462,905 87.93%	56,253,000
Most Recent Note for GE - 1/30/2020 11:56:48 AM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match for the fact based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$34.57	-2.66 -7.14%	$37.00	$37.47	-7.74%	1,717,867 75.05%	2,289,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 1/30/2020 11:57:54 AM Very extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high following an impressive spurt of gains. 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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LFVN - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Lifevantage Corp	$16.96	+0.00 0.00%	$17.25	$17.25	-1.68%	56,058 69.21%	81,000
Most Recent Note for LFVN - 1/30/2020 11:59:30 AM Gapped up on the prior session hitting multi-year highs with a considerable gain backed by above average volume. Showed improved earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '19, but fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$310.24	+12.02 4.03%	$319.00	$316.73	-2.05%	2,000,594 136.75%	1,463,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 1/30/2020 12:03:39 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. It is extended from any sound base. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +4% on +2% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior 5 quarterly comparisons were down from the year ago periods.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$171.90	+3.86 2.30%	$174.05	$168.75	1.87%	24,187,697 107.29%	22,544,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 1/30/2020 12:05:32 PM Extended from any sound base and making gradual progress into new all-time high territory. Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$72.38	+2.93 4.22%	$76.38	$76.83	-5.79%	720,757 139.95%	515,000
Most Recent Note for MTH - 1/30/2020 12:07:38 PM Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings and sales revenues growth.
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$340.65	+27.72 8.86%	$341.00	$318.84	6.84%	2,528,722 94.67%	2,671,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 1/30/2020 12:12:55 PM Extended from any sound base and it gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Patient investors may watch for a new base of secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. has a new CEO as of 1/01/20. Rebounded from a deep slump below its 50 and 200 DMA lines since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/02/19. Earnings rose +25% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The past 3 comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$27.70	+0.70 2.59%	$28.44	$30.17	-8.19%	46,950 86.94%	54,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 1/30/2020 12:16:40 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($26.89) with today's 3rd consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Consolidating since noted with caution in the 11/25/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +492% on +81% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly after a downturn and loss in FY '14."
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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$560.60	-29.66 -5.02%	$570.77	$599.95	-6.56%	463,992 103.11%	450,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 1/30/2020 12:18:19 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($578) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving since a downturn in FY '07 - '09.
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SITE - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds SiteOne Landscape Supply	$100.90	+0.16 0.16%	$103.76	$101.63	-0.72%	166,043 59.94%	277,000
Most Recent Note for SITE - 1/30/2020 12:22:02 PM Reversed into the red after hitting a new all-time high today following 2 big volume-driven gains earlier this week. Reported earnings +16% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded gradually since noted with caution in the 1/26/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Sep '17 quarter."
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SVM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver Silvercorp Metals Inc	$5.10	-0.36 -6.59%	$5.47	$5.93	-14.00%	1,552,733 89.49%	1,735,000
Most Recent Note for SVM - 1/30/2020 12:23:38 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high and slumping below its 50 DMA line ($5.34) with today's volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "It is very extended from prior highs in the $4.66 area after volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Fundamental concerns remain."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$319.73	-14.16 -4.24%	$325.00	$342.26	-6.58%	1,331,740 115.00%	1,158,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 1/30/2020 12:25:13 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($322) with today's big volume-driven loss. It wedged to new all-time highs in recent weeks with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TROW - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Price T Rowe Group Inc	$133.42	-2.70 -1.98%	$135.14	$137.49	-2.96%	547,674 60.32%	908,000
Most Recent Note for TROW - 1/30/2020 12:30:00 PM Hit a new all-time high on the prior session with a gap up and big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period, however, prior quarterly earnings increases have been well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$55.31	-1.88 -3.29%	$56.04	$60.64	-8.79%	4,763,471 70.53%	6,754,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/30/2020 12:31:35 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and slumped below its 50 DMA line ($56.72). 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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TTEK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Tetra Tech Inc	$85.85	-3.58 -4.00%	$89.94	$90.63	-5.27%	170,607 69.35%	246,000
Most Recent Note for TTEK - 1/30/2020 12:33:39 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($87.27) with today's loss, retreating from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases for this Pollution Control - Services firm have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$145.96	-6.30 -4.14%	$152.56	$170.04	-14.16%	629,550 65.51%	961,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 1/30/2020 12:37:00 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($158) with more damaging volume-driven losses. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in sequential quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have shown deceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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WEX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum W E X Inc	$223.48	-3.14 -1.39%	$226.76	$234.95	-4.88%	157,393 65.04%	242,000
Most Recent Note for WEX - 1/30/2020 12:37:53 PM Perched near its all-time high, consolidating after a gap up and volume-driven gain on 1/24/20. Reported earnings +16% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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YETI - NYSE - Leisure-Products Yeti Holdings Inc	$37.03	+1.21 3.38%	$37.54	$38.11	-2.83%	1,151,389 80.80%	1,425,000
Most Recent Note for YETI - 1/30/2020 12:39:25 PM Little resistance remains while challenging its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. 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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