Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 1st, 2024

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2024
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DOW 38232.88 82.58 (0.22%) | NASDAQ 15236.07 72.06 (0.48%) | S&P 500 4866.05 20.4 (0.42%)

Time of Screening : 2/1/2024 11:49:38 AM Report Released : 2/1/2024 12:22:09 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$9.40	+0.07 0.70%	$9.49	$9.52	-1.31%	1,030,826 105.29%	979,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 2/1/2024 11:51:45 AM Rebounding near its 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +51% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This Spanish banking firm's annual earnings growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '20.
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BR - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Broadridge Finl Sltns	$197.86	-6.34 -3.10%	$203.34	$210.24	-5.89%	441,081 78.07%	565,000
Most Recent Note for BR - 2/1/2024 11:53:04 AM Slumping from its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly earnings increase were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CAH - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Cardinal Health Inc	$104.42	-4.77 -4.37%	$105.00	$111.40	-6.27%	2,085,438 101.53%	2,054,000
Most Recent Note for CAH - 2/1/2024 11:55:27 AM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line while retreating from its all-time high hit on the prior session. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +38% on +12% sales revenues following up on the strong earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '23 quarters versus the year-ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$35.61	+1.25 3.62%	$35.72	$35.23	1.06%	1,492,898 82.94%	1,800,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 2/1/2024 11:56:53 AM Extended from any sound base and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th volume-driven gain after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +36% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and 6 of the last 7 quarterly comparisons were at or above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since bottoming in FY '19.
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CSWC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Equity Capital Southwest Corp	$23.87	-0.69 -2.81%	$24.69	$26.17	-8.79%	328,961 89.88%	366,000
Most Recent Note for CSWC - 2/1/2024 11:57:35 AM Retreating from its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +13% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning profitable in FY '17.
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ETN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Eaton Corp Plc	$259.65	+13.57 5.51%	$262.00	$251.14	3.39%	1,254,180 84.17%	1,490,000
Most Recent Note for ETN - 2/1/2024 11:59:19 AM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported Dec'23 quarterly earnings +24% on +11% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its subpar sales revenues and earnings growth history remain a concern, fundamentally."
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FCNCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Citizens Bancshs A	$1,472.82	-37.18 -2.46%	$1,516.23	$1,551.53	-5.07%	66,891 84.67%	79,000
Most Recent Note for FCNCA - 2/1/2024 12:00:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and finding support near its 50 DMA line ($1,433) while building an orderly 5-month base. Reported very strong Jun, Sep, and Dec '23 quarterly results after Mar '23 quarterly earnings (+6%) were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$24.51	+0.77 3.24%	$25.96	$24.18	1.36%	7,622,008 131.23%	5,808,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 2/1/2024 12:01:09 PM Gapped up today powering to a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +8% on -4% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) 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	$6.67	+0.48 7.67%	$6.68	$6.58	1.29%	7,633,826 163.89%	4,658,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 2/1/2024 12:03:35 PM Gapped up today and rallied to new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$95.62	+0.36 0.38%	$95.94	$96.86	-1.28%	105,129 77.30%	136,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 2/1/2024 12:03:58 PM Stubbornly holding its ground while recently wedging to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +50% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30th, 2023 versus the year ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a big downturn in FY '20.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$37.52	-0.04 -0.11%	$37.84	$39.01	-3.82%	53,134 84.34%	63,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 2/1/2024 12:05:46 PM This Ireland-based cement firm is hovering near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($35.48). Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +5% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$127.15	+1.50 1.19%	$127.85	$127.02	0.10%	189,012 101.62%	186,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 2/1/2024 12:06:09 PM Hit a new all-time high with volume-driven gains following M&A news. Sep '23 quarterly earnings rose +32% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '21.
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PH - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Parker-Hannifin Corp	$486.41	+21.91 4.72%	$496.40	$479.14	1.52%	708,367 125.37%	565,000
Most Recent Note for PH - 2/1/2024 12:10:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +29% on +3% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. This giant machinery firm's prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady.
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PNNT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pennantpark Investment	$6.90	-0.14 -1.99%	$7.08	$7.27	-5.09%	404,710 101.43%	399,000
Most Recent Note for PNNT - 2/1/2024 12:11:43 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Faces some old resistance due to overhead supply up to the $8 level. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +71% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago period. Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn from FY '17-21 then improved in FY '22 and even better in '23.
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POWL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Powell Industries Inc	$113.68	-4.85 -4.09%	$120.18	$125.49	-9.41%	206,743 99.40%	208,000
Most Recent Note for POWL - 2/1/2024 12:12:27 PM Holding its ground after hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable gap up gain on the prior session marked by heavy volume. Reported very strong Dec '23 quarterly earnings on +53% sales revenues continuing a streak of greatly improved earnings in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$178.28	-2.37 -1.31%	$182.79	$185.08	-3.67%	734,557 90.13%	815,000
Most Recent Note for PTC - 2/1/2024 12:13:37 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd volume-driven loss. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +12% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been good after a downturn in FY '16 and '17.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$384.04	+38.12 11.02%	$384.36	$372.42	3.12%	925,462 273.00%	339,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 2/1/2024 12:17:29 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +38% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '20.
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RCL - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Royal Caribbean Cruises	$123.15	-4.35 -3.41%	$133.77	$130.97	-5.97%	3,586,834 143.99%	2,491,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 2/1/2024 12:19:40 PM Reversed into the red after hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings versus a loss on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$562.75	+33.14 6.26%	$566.98	$554.44	1.50%	6,288,769 126.66%	4,965,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 2/1/2024 12:20:12 PM Powering to new all-time highs with yet another volume-driven gain. Recently rallied from its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +71% on +103% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21.
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TT - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Trane Technologies Plc	$267.07	+15.02 5.96%	$269.78	$259.09	3.08%	1,022,910 96.68%	1,058,000
Most Recent Note for TT - 2/1/2024 12:21:40 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. There was a downturn in FY '19 and '20 earnings (A criteria).
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