Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2020
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DOW 29068.85 261.22 (0.91%) | NASDAQ 9544.1 76.13 (0.80%) | S&P 500 3297.59 48.67 (1.50%)

Time of Screening : 2/5/2020 11:59:04 AM Report Released : 2/5/2020 12:43:05 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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
ALB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Albemarle Corp	$86.58	-3.85 -4.26%	$89.00	$93.14	-7.04%	1,644,079 97.17%	1,692,000
Most Recent Note for ALB - 2/5/2020 12:01:00 PM Gapped down today. Posted a big volume-driven gain when the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +17%* on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings increases (A criteria) have not shown strong and steady growth."*
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AQUA - NYSE - Pollution Control Evoqua Water Tech Corp	$23.57	-0.44 -1.83%	$23.69	$24.12	-2.28%	1,273,011 170.64%	746,000
Most Recent Note for AQUA - 2/5/2020 12:01:57 PM Gapped up on the prior session and tallied a big volume-driven gain as the mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $25 level."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$304.44	+5.21 1.74%	$307.35	$305.90	-0.48%	508,141 83.03%	612,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 2/5/2020 12:03:21 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm touched a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($289). 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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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$33.01	-0.49 -1.46%	$33.50	$34.98	-5.63%	1,747,309 110.59%	1,580,000
Most Recent Note for CG - 2/5/2020 12:04:57 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported a loss of 7 cents per share on +203% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period. 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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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$48.38	+1.31 2.78%	$49.25	$49.75	-2.75%	137,836 142.10%	97,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 2/5/2020 12:07:08 PM Challenging its all-time high with a volume-driven gain today. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($46.66) during recent consolidations. Due to report earnings news on 2/13/20. Reported earnings +36% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, marking its 5th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/17/19. Limited history was noted as a concern for this UK-based Computer - Tech Services firm since it completed its $20 IPO on 7/27/18.
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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$10.67	+0.42 4.14%	$11.18	$10.99	-2.88%	32,533 101.67%	32,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 2/5/2020 12:10:01 PM Gapped up for today's 4th consecutive gain hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Due to report earnings news on 2/11/20. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +500% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as the 3 prior quarterly earnings increases were below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$120.43	-3.46 -2.79%	$124.24	$125.05	-3.69%	2,271,049 85.89%	2,644,000
Most Recent Note for FISV - 2/5/2020 12:11:38 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session with a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -10% on +161% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings growth in prior quarterly comparisons was not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and had sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,785 in Mar '19, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$80.47	-1.14 -1.40%	$93.58	$85.04	-5.37%	1,152,765 157.48%	732,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 2/5/2020 12:13:38 PM Reported earnings +4% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Reversed into the red after gapping up and hitting a new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($76.19) acted as support during its consolidation after noted with caution in the 10/30/19 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '19 earnings +50% on a +21% increase in sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history."
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KBH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction K B Home	$37.11	+0.43 1.17%	$37.25	$39.38	-5.76%	1,131,109 75.76%	1,493,000
Most Recent Note for KBH - 2/5/2020 12:14:59 PM Perched near multi-year highs, consolidating after a noted streak of gains on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the Nov '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$171.40	-7.40 -4.14%	$177.79	$184.50	-7.10%	1,158,545 92.46%	1,253,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 2/5/2020 12:17:58 PM Pulling back below its 50 DMA line ($172) from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +9% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$84.68	+3.23 3.97%	$84.79	$89.00	-4.85%	170,600 74.82%	228,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 2/5/2020 12:20:27 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 8/06/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +27% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$85.50	-1.02 -1.18%	$89.17	$86.88	-1.59%	1,339,771 86.83%	1,543,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 2/5/2020 12:20:59 PM Gapped up and rallied to a new all-time high on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +33% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17 it went through long, deep and choppy consolidations.
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$44.38	+0.55 1.25%	$44.69	$47.95	-7.45%	126,090 92.04%	137,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 2/5/2020 12:23:30 PM Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/24/18 mid-day report while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +24% on +39% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. breaking a streak of quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17.
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MHO - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M I Homes Inc	$40.83	-3.29 -7.46%	$41.32	$48.02	-14.97%	345,078 126.87%	272,000
Most Recent Note for MHO - 2/5/2020 12:25:22 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($43.46) and undercutting the prior low. Reported +19% earnings on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly and annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$179.42	-0.70 -0.39%	$184.20	$180.64	-0.68%	17,090,059 72.00%	23,735,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 2/5/2020 12:26:13 PM Extended from any sound base after rallying into new all-time high territory with recent volume-driven gains. 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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OPB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Opus Bank	$27.72	+1.05 3.92%	$27.85	$27.09	2.33%	396,902 139.75%	284,000
Most Recent Note for OPB - 2/5/2020 12:29:56 PM Perched at its 52-week high following M&A news. Prior mid-day reports 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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PCTY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Paylocity Holding Corp	$133.85	-15.92 -10.63%	$149.37	$150.03	-10.79%	812,277 243.93%	333,000
Most Recent Note for PCTY - 2/5/2020 12:32:04 PM Gapped down today and slumped for a big volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +57% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, marking its 6th comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/11/19 mid-day report - "There was a downturn in FY '18 earnings (A criteria), a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PFSI - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Pennymac Fincl Svcs Cl A	$35.32	+0.82 2.38%	$35.63	$34.74	1.67%	256,021 83.67%	306,000
Most Recent Note for PFSI - 2/5/2020 12:36:12 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation in a very tight trading range. Due to report earnings news. Reported earnings +165% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 11/01/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TKR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories Timken Co	$56.49	+0.60 1.08%	$57.99	$58.78	-3.89%	499,774 95.74%	522,000
Most Recent Note for TKR - 2/5/2020 12:39:27 PM Reported earnings -16% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Challenged its 52-week and all-time highs with today's early gain. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line this week after sputtering and slumping since the 12/13/19 mid-day report cautioned members - "The Jun and Sep '19 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$27.07	+0.45 1.69%	$27.28	$28.00	-3.32%	2,292,866 145.03%	1,581,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 2/5/2020 12:41:19 PM Reported earnings +19% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Challenging its 52-week high today after rebounding from a deep consolidation near its 200 DMA line since 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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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$288.40	-14.73 -4.86%	$313.99	$306.09	-5.78%	1,634,239 99.10%	1,649,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 2/5/2020 12:42:54 PM Enduring distributional pressure with a "negative reversal" today after hitting a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '19 quarterly earnings +15% on +38% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Slumped below the 200 DMA line and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/19."
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