Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2022
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DOW 35394.22 -11.02 (-0.03%) | NASDAQ 14296.77 -49.23 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 4555.42 8.88 (0.20%)

Time of Screening : 2/2/2022 12:10:31 PM Report Released : 2/2/2022 1:02:42 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
REGN - NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$605.71	-7.65 -1.25%	$613.88	526,062 69.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 756,000	$686.62 -11.78%	12/13/2021	$647.95	PP = $686.72 MB = $721.06
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2022 12:43:41 PM G - Recently enduring distributional pressure. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($628.41) still is needed for its outlook to improve. Due to report Dec '21 quarterly results on Friday, 2/04/22. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Recently holding its ground in a tight range above prior lows and above its 200 DMA line ($591) which define the important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/1/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARES - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ares Management, L.P.	$77.36	-0.26 -0.33%	$78.38	$90.08	-14.13%	469,257 69.31%	677,000
Most Recent Note for ARES - 2/2/2022 12:15:39 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line after pulling back from its all-time high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +67% on +94% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons showed strong improvements. Completed a new Public Offering 4/06/21. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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BCC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Boise Cascade LLC	$81.00	+5.08 6.68%	$82.09	$76.66	5.65%	504,646 146.27%	345,000
Most Recent Note for BCC - 2/2/2022 12:17:06 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings -20% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed much greater sales revenues and earnings increases. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain, as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$58.25	-3.33 -5.41%	$61.40	$65.96	-11.69%	175,596 68.59%	256,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 2/2/2022 12:21:01 PM Abruptly retreating back below its 50 DMA line ($59.38) with today's volume-driven loss. Has a new CEO as of 10/01/21. Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +138% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison after 4 quarterly comparisons with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings growth has been steady after a downturn in FY '14.
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CCB - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Coastal Financial Corp	$49.21	-0.54 -1.09%	$50.39	$54.41	-9.56%	65,634 126.22%	52,000
Most Recent Note for CCB - 2/2/2022 12:22:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, finding support near its 50 DMA line ($48.19). Completed a new Public Offering on 12/15/21. Reported strong Dec '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison. This thinly-traded Bank. Completed its $14.50 IPO on 7/18/18.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$52.15	+0.52 1.01%	$52.45	$54.54	-4.38%	285,947 65.89%	434,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 2/2/2022 12:22:38 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after briefly undercutting its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history but showed greater sales revenues and earnings in the Mar and Jun '21 quarterly comparisons."
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EGY - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Vaalco Energy Inc	$5.25	+0.16 3.14%	$5.27	$5.18	1.35%	456,275 91.07%	501,000
Most Recent Note for EGY - 2/2/2022 12:23:28 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain, rising from a 12-week consolidation. The Sep '21 quarter earnings rose +325% on +206% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Found support at its 200 DMA line ($3.06) during the consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern. Low priced stocks are riskier choices which the investment system guidelines say should be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$2,964.32	+206.75 7.50%	$3,042.00	$3,037.00	-2.39%	2,572,401 196.37%	1,310,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/2/2022 12:25:47 PM Gapped up today and touched a new all-time high after reporting Dec '21 quarterly earnings +45% on +32% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Rebounded quickly after briefly undercutting its 200 DMA line ($2,712). Recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,340 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$2,965.60	+212.72 7.73%	$3,030.93	$3,019.33	-1.78%	3,733,685 223.44%	1,671,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 2/2/2022 12:35:09 PM Gapped up today and touched a new all-time high after reporting Dec '21 quarterly earnings +45% on +32% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Rebounded quickly after briefly undercutting its 200 DMA line ($2,683). Recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 6,065 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.85	+0.01 0.35%	$2.86	$3.00	-5.00%	6,285,070 71.62%	8,776,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 2/2/2022 12:35:33 PM Fell from its 52-week high and undercut prior highs in the $2.80 area, then bounced off support at its 50 DMA line ($2.61) last week. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$105.72	+3.12 3.04%	$107.17	$117.35	-9.91%	1,287,471 88.18%	1,460,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 2/2/2022 12:37:33 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm found prompt support near its 200 DMA line ($96.42) and is rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +11% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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PBH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Prestige Brands Holdings	$56.71	+0.09 0.15%	$56.85	$63.83	-11.16%	165,866 70.28%	236,000
Most Recent Note for PBH - 2/2/2022 12:39:20 PM Testing its 200 DMA line ($55.29). Due to report Dec '21 quarterly earnings results. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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PCB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest PCB Bancorp	$22.91	-0.03 -0.13%	$23.75	$24.94	-8.14%	46,911 90.21%	52,000
Most Recent Note for PCB - 2/2/2022 12:40:11 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line (22.41) after retreating from its 52-week high with recent volume-driven losses. Reported strong Jun, Sep, and Dec '21 quarterly earnings results versus the year ago periods but fundamental concerns remain.
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QCOM - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Qualcomm Inc	$184.50	+7.37 4.16%	$186.01	$193.58	-4.69%	8,536,484 86.51%	9,868,000
Most Recent Note for QCOM - 2/2/2022 12:42:17 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high with today's gap up and 4th consecutive gain. Due to report Dec '21 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Through Sep '21 the past 5 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases well above the fact-based investment system's +25% earnings guideline. Downturn in FY '16-19 annual earnings was a noted flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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SBLK - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Star Bulk Carriers Corp	$23.84	-0.03 -0.13%	$24.85	$24.61	-3.13%	2,010,806 91.44%	2,199,000
Most Recent Note for SBLK - 2/2/2022 12:44:51 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and it touched a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent 3 quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong improvement over the year ago periods, but its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$46.91	-0.22 -0.47%	$47.55	$52.15	-10.05%	2,422,060 74.66%	3,244,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 2/2/2022 12:47:36 PM Posting a 4th consecutive gain today, but remains below its 50 DMA line ($48) after finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line ($43). Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +30% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +96% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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STRL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Sterling Construction Co	$26.77	+0.25 0.92%	$27.81	$29.67	-9.79%	124,773 72.12%	173,000
Most Recent Note for STRL - 2/2/2022 12:48:58 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line ($24) and it is rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($26.66) with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +31% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed a sub par sales revenues and earnings growth rate. After years of losses it has shown improving annual earnings (A criteria) since FY '17."
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UPS - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service United Parcel Svc Cl B	$229.92	-0.77 -0.33%	$231.50	$233.72	-1.63%	2,212,736 76.30%	2,900,000
Most Recent Note for UPS - 2/2/2022 12:56:38 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high after finding prompt support near its 200 DMA line ($203). Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +35% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been stronger. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares reportedly fell from 2,850 in Jun '21 to 2,800 in Dec '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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WBS - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Webster Financial Corp	$59.70	-0.54 -0.90%	$61.44	$65.00	-8.15%	1,069,287 82.13%	1,302,000
Most Recent Note for WBS - 2/2/2022 12:57:14 PM Pulled back with volume-driven losses, but found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($57.54) and remains perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +88% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth and its 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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WM - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Waste Management Inc	$147.51	-2.25 -1.50%	$148.00	$168.04	-12.22%	1,472,104 76.00%	1,937,000
Most Recent Note for WM - 2/2/2022 12:58:25 PM Slumped from its record high and fell below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with volume-driven losses in recent weeks. Quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
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WRB - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Berkley W R Corp	$87.56	+1.77 2.06%	$87.62	$87.07	0.56%	523,139 70.79%	739,000
Most Recent Note for WRB - 2/2/2022 1:00:33 PM Touched a new all-time high with today's 3rd volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions after stubbornly holding its ground at its 50 DMA line ($82). The 2/01/22 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +66% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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XLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Xilinx Inc	$207.16	+8.84 4.46%	$220.18	$239.79	-13.61%	4,507,876 127.74%	3,529,000
Most Recent Note for XLNX - 2/2/2022 1:02:33 PM Gapped up above its 50 DMA line ($206) today rebounding toward its all-time high after finding support well above its 200 DMA line. Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '21 have been well above the +25% guideline (C criteria) with stronger sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady.
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