Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 6th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2020
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DOW 29335.94 45.09 (0.15%) | NASDAQ 9558.69 50.01 (0.53%) | S&P 500 3344.25 9.56 (0.29%)

Time of Screening : 2/6/2020 12:08:58 PM Report Released : 2/6/2020 12:51:12 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
PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$296.10	-26.40 -8.19%	$306.99	1,380,927 169.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 815,000	$342.00 -13.42%	11/20/2019	$252.97	PP = $259.81 MB = $272.80
Most Recent Note - 2/6/2020 12:46:09 PM G - Gapped down today after a "negative reversal" on the prior session at its all-time high. Reported earnings +41% on +29% for the Dec '19 quarter. It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($283) and prior high ($279.95 on 11/27/19) define important near-term support levels to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGRO - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Adecoagro Sa	$7.71	+0.11 1.38%	$7.72	$8.70	-11.44%	349,797 99.94%	350,000
Most Recent Note for AGRO - 2/6/2020 12:10:26 PM Showed strong Sep '19 quarterly results but its prior earnings history has been erratic.
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AQN - NYSE - Energy-Alternative/Other Algonquin Power & Utility	$15.14	-0.31 -2.01%	$15.47	$15.50	-2.32%	1,056,300 151.33%	698,000
Most Recent Note for AQN - 2/6/2020 12:12:43 PM This Canada-based Alternative Energy company is pulling back from its all-time high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ARCE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Arco Platform Ltd	$53.84	+1.64 3.14%	$54.91	$56.74	-5.11%	174,302 128.16%	136,000
Most Recent Note for ARCE - 2/6/2020 12:14:35 PM Challenging its all-time high today. Completed a new Public Offering on 10/25/29 and found support at its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior quarterly comparisons were erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern since its $17.50 IPO on 9/26/18.
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BAX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Baxter International Inc	$93.06	+1.75 1.92%	$95.00	$91.87	1.30%	2,246,714 90.48%	2,483,000
Most Recent Note for BAX - 2/6/2020 12:15:58 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 10/24/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par earnings history, with quarterly increases under the +25% guideline."
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BDX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Becton Dickinson & Co	$254.75	-31.25 -10.93%	$262.70	$286.72	-11.15%	6,342,438 528.10%	1,201,000
Most Recent Note for BDX - 2/6/2020 12:18:12 PM Gapped down today pulling back abruptly from its all-time high and testing support at its 200 DMA line ($252). Reported earnings -2% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$336.09	+3.22 0.97%	$348.66	$374.99	-10.37%	1,773,121 96.58%	1,836,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 2/6/2020 12:19:56 PM Blasted higher after it reported earnings +19% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good. Already owned by 2,681 top-rated mutual funds.
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BLL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Ball Corp	$75.75	-0.88 -1.15%	$82.82	$81.88	-7.49%	2,127,772 100.08%	2,126,000
Most Recent Note for BLL - 2/6/2020 12:22:01 PM Reversed into the red after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's early gain. Reported Dec '19 earnings +29% on -3% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$212.45	+5.97 2.89%	$216.18	$214.44	-0.93%	1,388,034 77.37%	1,794,000
Most Recent Note for CI - 2/6/2020 12:24:47 PM Reported a strong +75% earnings increase on +167% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '16.
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EL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Estee Lauder Cos Cl A	$208.30	+6.98 3.47%	$213.45	$220.42	-5.50%	1,633,012 106.18%	1,538,000
Most Recent Note for EL - 2/6/2020 12:28:17 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high with a gap up gain today repairing a brief slump below its 50 DMA line ($204). Found support above its 200 DMA line as it made gradual progress. Reported Dec '19 earnings +22% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FMC - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural F M C Corp	$108.13	+6.31 6.20%	$108.77	$102.00	6.01%	841,530 100.90%	834,000
Most Recent Note for FMC - 2/6/2020 12:31:47 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported quarterly earnings for Dec '19 were +21% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '16.
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$94.47	-5.36 -5.36%	$100.35	$110.11	-14.21%	165,191 89.29%	185,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 2/6/2020 12:33:50 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses while retreating from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$49.37	+2.71 5.80%	$51.45	$47.95	2.95%	201,191 142.69%	141,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 2/6/2020 12:36:40 PM Tallying a 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/24/18 mid-day report while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below 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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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$12.95	+1.05 8.82%	$13.00	$12.50	3.60%	38,444 93.77%	41,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 2/6/2020 12:42:15 PM This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm reported earnings +63% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support near is 50 DMA line after last noted with caution in the 1/21/20 mid-day report. Went through a deep consolidation after a 2:1 share split effective 8/27/18.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$182.78	-4.21 -2.25%	$190.88	$186.99	-2.25%	220,827 77.76%	284,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 2/6/2020 12:44:20 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($175) and rallied to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +5% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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OPB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Opus Bank	$27.48	-0.05 -0.18%	$28.00	$27.93	-1.61%	276,468 92.77%	298,000
Most Recent Note for OPB - 2/6/2020 12:44:37 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	$136.16	-0.62 -0.45%	$136.28	$150.03	-9.24%	310,822 87.80%	354,000
Most Recent Note for PCTY - 2/6/2020 12:48:29 PM Slumped for a big volume-driven loss on the prior session, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. 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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SAIC - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting Science Applications Int	$94.94	+3.44 3.76%	$95.80	$96.00	-1.10%	870,501 225.52%	386,000
Most Recent Note for SAIC - 2/6/2020 12:49:48 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volumes. Reported earnings -5% on +38% sales revenues for the Oct '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$26.48	-0.85 -3.09%	$27.62	$28.00	-5.45%	1,894,210 89.77%	2,110,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 2/6/2020 12:51:05 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 this week 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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