Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2022
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DOW 35386.82 295.69 (0.84%) | NASDAQ 14133.58 117.92 (0.84%) | S&P 500 4510.73 26.86 (0.60%)

Time of Screening : 2/8/2022 12:34:23 PM Report Released : 2/8/2022 1:14:49 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 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
SF - NYSE Stifel Financial Corp	$79.80	+2.43 3.14%	$79.96	427,855 76.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 559,000	$78.60 1.53%	1/27/2022	$74.17	PP = $76.23 MB = $80.04
Most Recent Note - 2/8/2022 1:00:08 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high and trading above its "max buy" level with today's gain backed by above average volume, getting extended from the previously noted "double bottom" base. Prior highs in the $76-78 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2022. Click here.
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TGH - NYSE Textainer Group Holdings	$40.41	+2.19 5.73%	$40.77	566,440 163.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 347,000	$41.24 -2.01%	1/31/2022	$36.68	PP = $41.34 MB = $43.41
Most Recent Note - 2/8/2022 1:12:20 PM Y - Due to report Dec '21 quarterly results on 2/10/22. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Challenging its 52-week high and rising near its pivot point with today's big volume-driven gain after a consolidation above support at its 50 DMA line ($36.19). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/05/21 high plus 10 cents in the 1/31/22 mid-day report. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/31/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$140.90	+1.49 1.07%	$140.90	$140.24	0.47%	1,027,505 98.80%	1,040,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 2/8/2022 12:35:53 PM Reported earnings +18% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been slow and steady.
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ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$66.06	+2.82 4.45%	$66.24	$77.60	-14.88%	550,066 123.06%	447,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 2/8/2022 12:38:10 PM It has not formed a sound base but is rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($65.86) with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +144% on +68% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 8th strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AMPH - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Amphastar Pharmaceuticals	$25.68	-0.60 -2.26%	$27.28	$26.74	-3.98%	254,425 96.37%	264,000
Most Recent Note for AMPH - 2/8/2022 12:39:27 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high today following a volume-driven gain. Found prompt support after testing its 50 DMA line ($23.28). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns."
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BHP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Ltd Adr	$68.60	+0.15 0.22%	$69.37	$77.04	-10.96%	6,727,555 137.10%	4,907,000
Most Recent Note for BHP - 2/8/2022 12:39:50 PM Huge Australian Mining - Metal Ores firm has been rebounding toward multi-year highs after a deep consolidation since noted in the 3/09/21 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic earnings history remains a concern."
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CNHI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining C N H Industrial Nv	$15.21	+0.36 2.39%	$15.31	$17.13	-11.24%	5,709,010 105.74%	5,399,000
Most Recent Note for CNHI - 2/8/2022 12:41:06 PM Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings -17% versus the year ago period. Pulled back from its 52-week high and finding support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a flaw with regard to the strict fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$27.03	+0.60 2.27%	$27.13	$29.41	-8.09%	160,184 77.38%	207,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 2/8/2022 12:41:42 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line ($25) while recently consolidating after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +2% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth has also been noted as a cause concern.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$73.66	+5.57 8.18%	$74.14	$81.47	-9.59%	82,882 71.45%	116,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 2/8/2022 12:44:39 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($72.30) with today's volume-driven gain helping its technical stance improve. Found support above its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/20/22. Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +14% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), further raising fundamental concerns.
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$186.96	+7.08 3.94%	$187.70	$184.55	1.31%	379,969 74.07%	513,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 2/8/2022 12:45:32 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain marked by above average volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparison were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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ON - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg O N Semiconductor Corp	$65.87	+3.61 5.80%	$66.09	$71.26	-7.56%	5,264,241 72.92%	7,219,000
Most Recent Note for ON - 2/8/2022 12:48:12 PM Has not formed a sound base, but rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($62.83) toward its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +211% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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PFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance Principal Finl Group Inc	$76.33	+1.39 1.85%	$76.83	$77.68	-1.74%	1,154,666 74.49%	1,550,000
Most Recent Note for PFG - 2/8/2022 12:51:47 PM Reported earnings +25% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$77.66	+1.02 1.33%	$77.66	$89.73	-13.45%	3,008,442 72.42%	4,154,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 2/8/2022 12:56:18 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $89 level. The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm reported earnings +156% on +71% sales revenues for the Mar and Jun '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Due to report earnings 2/23/22. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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SBLK - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Star Bulk Carriers Corp	$25.26	+0.31 1.24%	$25.88	$25.72	-1.79%	1,532,126 73.03%	2,098,000
Most Recent Note for SBLK - 2/8/2022 12:57:12 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks and hitting another new 52-week high with today's 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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SNV - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Synovus Financial Corp	$52.54	+1.43 2.80%	$53.23	$53.85	-2.43%	714,832 72.21%	990,000
Most Recent Note for SNV - 2/8/2022 1:01:44 PM Found support when consolidating at its 50 DMA line ($48.89). Reported earnings +25% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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STRL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Sterling Construction Co	$29.63	+2.12 7.71%	$30.09	$29.67	-0.13%	145,284 82.08%	177,000
Most Recent Note for STRL - 2/8/2022 1:06:38 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line ($24) and it is powering to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven 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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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$29.05	+0.99 3.53%	$29.21	$31.75	-8.50%	133,752 151.99%	88,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 2/8/2022 1:08:31 PM This thinly-traded bank reported 11/19/21 M&A news. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. The Dec '21 quarterly comparison showed -24% earnings on -17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Last noted with caution in the 1/07/22 mid-day report - "Waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$74.00	+4.00 5.71%	$74.82	$83.69	-11.58%	1,815,033 182.60%	994,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 2/8/2022 1:14:01 PM Still hovering near multi-year highs, again finding support at its 200 DMA line ($71) today. Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings -43% on -1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain based on the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$97.74	-1.36 -1.37%	$100.72	$99.53	-1.80%	2,200,338 97.15%	2,265,000
Most Recent Note for TSN - 2/8/2022 1:14:41 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported +48% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter, its 6th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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