Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 8th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 2/8/2021 12:08:05 PM Report Released : 2/8/2021 12:59:11 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
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$34.38	+1.30 3.93%	$36.23	241,846 186.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 130,000	$37.54 -8.42%	1/20/2021	$31.38	PP = $28.42 MB = $29.84
Most Recent Note - 2/8/2021 12:13:41 PM G - Challenging its prior high with today's 4th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $28 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($27.50). Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +475% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earning track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMKR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Amkor Technology Inc	$18.68	+0.83 4.65%	$18.85	$19.05	-1.94%	1,444,644 140.39%	1,029,000
Most Recent Note for AMKR - 2/8/2021 12:10:41 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Due to report Dec '20 quarterly results. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$55.92	+1.17 2.14%	$60.60	$57.99	-3.57%	348,423 237.02%	147,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 2/8/2021 12:11:31 PM Up for a 3rd consecutive session hitting new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +26% sales revenues from the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CCS - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Century Communities Inc	$62.95	+4.45 7.61%	$62.95	$59.80	5.27%	368,700 94.30%	391,000
Most Recent Note for CCS - 2/8/2021 12:12:20 PM Hitting new all-time highs today with another considerable volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +83% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19, a flaw regarding the fact-based investment system.
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CZWI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Citizens Cmmty Banc Md	$11.50	+0.16 1.41%	$11.50	$12.32	-6.66%	183,654 874.54%	21,000
Most Recent Note for CZWI - 2/8/2021 12:15:23 PM Posting a volume-driven gain today, rising near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +27% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior sales revenues and earnings growth was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DGII - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Digi International Inc	$24.08	-0.43 -1.75%	$24.25	$24.94	-3.45%	321,194 155.17%	207,000
Most Recent Note for DGII - 2/8/2021 12:18:05 PM Earnings increases were above the +25% guideline in the 4 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '20. Perched at multi-year highs, pulling back today after 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. A technical breakout was noted in prior mid-day reports which cautioned members - "Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '17-18."
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DKL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Delek Logistics Prtnr Lp	$40.55	+2.24 5.85%	$41.00	$40.58	-0.07%	123,788 184.76%	67,000
Most Recent Note for DKL - 2/8/2021 12:18:56 PM This Oil & Gas Limited Partner is hitting another new multi-year high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported quarterly earnings +42% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Lack of sales revenues growth is a sign of no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$117.19	+2.38 2.07%	$117.97	$126.58	-7.42%	514,734 131.98%	390,000
Most Recent Note for EVR - 2/8/2021 12:22:55 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +108% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Through Sep '20 its 4 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the year ago periods. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/06/17.
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FLGT - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Fulgent Genetics Inc	$162.89	+21.37 15.10%	$166.66	$159.44	2.16%	1,670,189 76.09%	2,195,000
Most Recent Note for FLGT - 2/8/2021 12:23:35 PM Today's big volume-driven gain has it hitting yet another new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Jun and Sep '20 showed earnings with strong sales revenues increases. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines."
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FRHC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Freedom Holding Corp	$55.77	+7.36 15.20%	$55.98	$55.00	1.40%	1,741,834 186.49%	934,000
Most Recent Note for FRHC - 2/8/2021 12:27:29 PM Gapped up today and powered to a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Showed strong results for the Jun and Sep '20 quarters versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain."
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$125.16	+9.16 7.90%	$126.19	$132.95	-5.86%	5,505,392 94.19%	5,845,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 2/8/2021 12:28:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of gains noted for having the look of a "climax run", very extended from any sound base. Found prompt support near the 50 DMA line in recent weeks when consolidating. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +999% on +276% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison (C criteria) well above the +25% minimum. Prior history is sub par. China-based Financial firm completed a new Public Offering on 8/18/20. Completed its $12 IPO on 3/08/19.
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FVCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast FVC Bancorp Inc	$17.82	+0.32 1.83%	$18.18	$17.50	1.83%	23,333 129.63%	18,000
Most Recent Note for FVCB - 2/8/2021 12:29:05 PM Su par earnings history for this thinly traded Bank.
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KE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Kimball Electronics Inc	$24.72	+1.06 4.48%	$25.12	$23.97	3.13%	129,417 112.54%	115,000
Most Recent Note for KE - 2/8/2021 12:29:58 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +131% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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LAKE - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Lakeland Industries Inc	$40.72	+4.22 11.56%	$40.72	$36.77	10.74%	400,848 104.39%	384,000
Most Recent Note for LAKE - 2/8/2021 12:35:25 PM Rallying to new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior highs in the $25-27 area acted as support in recent weeks. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported great earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '20 with stronger sales revenues increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been erratic.
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LORL - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Equipment Loral Space & Communicat	$32.17	+1.26 4.08%	$33.87	$30.91	4.08%	178,460 78.96%	226,000
Most Recent Note for LORL - 2/8/2021 12:36:01 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$32.82	+0.52 1.61%	$32.97	$33.11	-0.88%	60,262 102.14%	59,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 2/8/2021 12:38:42 PM Perched at multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +112% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been good. Completed $16 IPO on 10/27/17.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$569.87	+26.23 4.82%	$569.88	$589.07	-3.26%	5,076,046 75.81%	6,696,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 2/8/2021 12:40:44 PM Today's big volume-driven gain has it nearly clear of resistance due to overhead supply up to the $589 level. Completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20. Reported Oct '20 quarterly earnings +63% on +57% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with strong underlying sales revenues increases. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings (negative comparisons) versus the year ago periods. Downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history was noted as a flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PENN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Penn Natl Gaming Inc	$117.99	-10.92 -8.47%	$127.99	$129.00	-8.53%	5,188,336 118.89%	4,364,000
Most Recent Note for PENN - 2/8/2021 12:41:53 PM Pulling back today after a big gain on the prior session when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to it waning sales revenues and erratic earnings history."
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PINS - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Pinterest Inc Cl A	$78.33	-3.63 -4.43%	$81.80	$86.49	-9.43%	11,264,882 103.31%	10,904,000
Most Recent Note for PINS - 2/8/2021 12:43:13 PM Pulling back today after getting very extended from any sound base and hitting new all-time highs with a streak of 7 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$37.63	+3.19 9.26%	$41.21	$43.00	-12.49%	48,119 130.05%	37,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 2/8/2021 12:44:35 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted in the 12/23/20 mid-day report - "This REIT reported earnings +94% on +100% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$20.95	+1.04 5.22%	$20.98	$20.40	2.70%	2,397,554 172.86%	1,387,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 2/8/2021 12:45:19 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain. Went through long and choppy consolidations since noted with caution in the 5/06/19 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern since this China - based Financial Services - Specialty firm completed its $16.50 IPO on 12/14/18."
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SQ - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Square Inc	$259.13	+18.75 7.80%	$264.27	$246.49	5.13%	10,308,195 112.69%	9,147,000
Most Recent Note for SQ - 2/8/2021 12:46:14 PM Hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +36% on +140% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a choppy consolidation and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/25/18."
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TCS - NYSE - Retail-Home Furnishings The Container Store Grp	$15.38	-0.39 -2.44%	$15.76	$17.17	-10.45%	1,849,923 155.19%	1,192,000
Most Recent Note for TCS - 2/8/2021 12:49:21 PM Perched near multi-year highs, consolidating after recent volume-driven gains. Reported greatly improved earnings for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters with sales revenues growth accelerating. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$73.43	+1.30 1.80%	$75.15	$77.83	-5.65%	149,036 84.20%	177,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 2/8/2021 12:50:33 PM Stubbornly holding its ground after spiking to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains last week, quickly getting very extended from any sound base. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm."
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$42.76	-0.24 -0.56%	$43.50	$43.00	-0.56%	35,982 109.04%	33,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 2/8/2021 12:52:02 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks and rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +15% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TVTY - NASDAQ - Medical-Services Tivity Health	$24.23	+0.80 3.41%	$24.46	$24.40	-0.70%	351,693 86.62%	406,000
Most Recent Note for TVTY - 2/8/2021 12:55:11 PM Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +57% on -16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 2/14/20 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$10.06	+0.44 4.57%	$10.43	$10.61	-5.18%	5,832,059 83.69%	6,969,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 2/8/2021 12:56:02 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Its 50 DMA line ($8.69) defines near-term support to watch. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +167% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Company recently reported it expected to settle litigation and regulatory concerns with regard to a Micron (MU) dispute. Recent quarters showed solid earnings and improved sales revenues increases satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong but included a downturn in FY '18.
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VIVO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Meridian Bioscience Inc	$28.02	-1.00 -3.45%	$30.44	$29.23	-4.14%	901,527 158.72%	568,000
Most Recent Note for VIVO - 2/8/2021 12:57:21 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session when the mid-day report noted - "Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods helping it match the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. On 4/18/08 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$118.96	+4.18 3.64%	$132.25	$115.28	3.19%	2,759,128 224.14%	1,231,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 2/8/2021 12:57:58 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '20 earnings +68% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Rebounded after a slump below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/27/18.
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