Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 3rd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2020
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Time of Screening : 2/3/2020 12:32:32 PM Report Released : 2/3/2020 1:08:00 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 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
SPSC - NASDAQ S P S Commerce Inc	$57.36	+0.53 0.93%	$57.73	33,384 188.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 17,700	$59.98 -4.37%	11/29/2019	$56.59	PP = $59.24 MB = $62.20
Most Recent Note - 2/3/2020 1:00:40 PM Y - Finding support near its 50 DMA line ($56.71) today after 6 consecutive small losses when perched near its all-time high. Subsequent gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. Its current Relative Strength Rating of 77 is below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/13/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$310.91	+1.40 0.45%	$313.49	$327.85	-5.17%	24,967,591 83.16%	30,024,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 2/3/2020 12:33:41 PM Retreated from a new all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. 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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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$2,026.44	+17.72 0.88%	$2,048.50	$2,055.72	-1.42%	3,523,797 100.59%	3,503,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 2/3/2020 12:36:53 PM Gapped up on the prior session and touched a new all-time high. Reported earnings +7% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, it 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$287.32	+6.66 2.37%	$287.71	$305.90	-6.07%	504,295 84.47%	597,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 2/3/2020 12:37:55 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm retreated from its all-time high with volume-driven losses and today it is rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($288). Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +42% on +26% sales revenues. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were down (negative) from the year ago period (C criteria).
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CVCO - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing Cavco Industries Inc	$228.55	+4.53 2.02%	$233.25	$235.00	-2.74%	34,186 79.50%	43,000
Most Recent Note for CVCO - 2/3/2020 12:39:58 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. This Building - Mobile/Manufacturing & RV firm reported earnings +56% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth was not strong and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very good after an abrupt downturn in FY '13.
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DECK - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Deckers Outdoor Corp	$190.14	-0.77 -0.40%	$193.78	$199.31	-4.60%	439,787 94.99%	463,000
Most Recent Note for DECK - 2/3/2020 12:40:44 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high but the mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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DT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Dynatrace Inc	$29.50	-1.81 -5.78%	$30.52	$32.95	-10.47%	3,467,281 194.90%	1,779,000
Most Recent Note for DT - 2/3/2020 12:42:29 PM Limited history is a concern since it completed its $16.00 IPO on 8/01/19 and a Secondary Offering on 12/06/19.
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$126.49	+4.94 4.06%	$126.77	$141.60	-10.67%	1,375,983 122.64%	1,122,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 2/3/2020 12:43:27 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($125.81) with today's gain following 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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FBHS - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Fortune Brands Hme & Sec	$68.95	+0.24 0.35%	$70.10	$71.78	-3.94%	945,317 80.38%	1,176,000
Most Recent Note for FBHS - 2/3/2020 12:45:03 PM Pulled back after hitting a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain when the 1/30/20 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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FUNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First United Corp	$23.91	+0.00 0.00%	$23.91	$24.80	-3.59%	26,208 137.94%	19,000
Most Recent Note for FUNC - 2/3/2020 12:45:40 PM Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since noted with caution in the 6/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported great earnings increases for the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings and its sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$1,468.65	+35.87 2.50%	$1,475.25	$1,500.58	-2.13%	1,278,947 90.07%	1,420,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 2/3/2020 12:47:16 PM Hovering near its all-time high with earnings news due. Reported earnings -2% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,926 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GSX - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education GSX Techedu Inc Cl A Ads	$34.00	+1.31 4.01%	$35.12	$37.47	-9.26%	2,243,270 94.65%	2,370,000
Most Recent Note for GSX - 2/3/2020 12:48:13 PM Very extended from any sound base and perched near 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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HHR - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Headhunter Group Plc Ads	$21.24	-0.06 -0.28%	$21.65	$24.76	-14.22%	385,305 332.16%	116,000
Most Recent Note for HHR - 2/3/2020 12:49:32 PM Slumped from near its all-time high, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($21.23) with today's 5th consecutive loss with ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern for this Cypress-based Commercial Services - Staffing firm which completed its $13.50 IPO on 5/09/19."
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LOGM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Logmein Inc	$85.47	-0.50 -0.58%	$85.65	$96.87	-11.77%	813,999 97.60%	834,000
Most Recent Note for LOGM - 2/3/2020 12:51:21 PM Quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 have shown lackluster sales revenues growth and waning earnings. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/27/18.
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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$67.88	+1.28 1.92%	$68.93	$68.01	-0.19%	1,959,340 76.33%	2,567,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 2/3/2020 12:54:09 PM Today's gain has it perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +10% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). The beverage firm is a past great winner with a very strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Went through a choppy consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/10/17 mid-day report.
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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$72.84	+1.88 2.65%	$73.01	$76.83	-5.19%	443,105 79.13%	560,000
Most Recent Note for MTH - 2/3/2020 12:55:12 PM Pulled back after challenging its 52-week high with a big gain when the 1/30/20 mid-day report noted - "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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NCR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service N C R Corp	$33.79	+0.07 0.21%	$34.50	$35.87	-5.80%	685,690 104.05%	659,000
Most Recent Note for NCR - 2/3/2020 12:56:04 PM Reported earnings +26% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns also remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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OPB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Opus Bank	$25.58	-1.06 -3.96%	$26.51	$27.09	-5.57%	1,650,586 757.15%	218,000
Most Recent Note for OPB - 2/3/2020 12:57:33 PM Undercut its its 50 DMA line and rebounded from the session's early lows. The 1/29/20 mid-day report noted - "Showed improved sales revenues and greatly improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '19 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/17/15."
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SPAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Spartan Motors Inc	$17.80	+0.80 4.71%	$18.65	$19.31	-7.82%	266,569 105.36%	253,000
Most Recent Note for SPAR - 2/3/2020 12:58:55 PM Reported earnings +106% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($17.67) with today's gain. Recently challenged its May 2018 high ($19.45) with big volume-driven gains. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/03/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$78.11	+3.42 4.58%	$78.19	$83.20	-6.12%	6,780,568 100.87%	6,722,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 2/3/2020 1:03:43 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $101 level. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/25/18. Fundamentals remained strong with earnings through the Sep '19 quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SYY - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale Sysco Corp	$76.73	-5.41 -6.59%	$81.21	$85.98	-10.76%	2,075,307 101.33%	2,048,000
Most Recent Note for SYY - 2/3/2020 1:05:00 PM A big volume-driven loss today is testing its 200 DMA line ($76.55). Reported +13% earnings on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarters versus the year ago period. Annual earnings growth improved after a downturn in FY '13 -14.
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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$26.50	+0.62 2.38%	$26.65	$28.00	-5.38%	1,694,999 116.18%	1,459,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 2/3/2020 1:06:31 PM Reported earnings -3% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rebounding from a deep consolidation near its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 10/30/19 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed several new Public Offerings in Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Nov '17 and Jan '18."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$318.30	+5.11 1.63%	$321.56	$342.26	-7.00%	1,107,558 90.27%	1,227,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 2/3/2020 1:07:31 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($323) with big volume-driven losses last week. 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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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$66.34	-0.03 -0.05%	$66.96	$69.12	-4.02%	180,053 109.12%	165,000
Most Recent Note for WD - 2/3/2020 1:07:57 PM Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns make it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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