Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 9th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2023
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DOW 34031.35 82.34 (0.24%) | NASDAQ 11931.3 20.78 (0.17%) | S&P 500 4125.05 7.19 (0.17%)

Time of Screening : 2/9/2023 11:55:14 AM Report Released : 2/9/2023 12:43:39 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
PERI - NASDAQ Perion Networks Ltd	$31.35	+0.64 2.08%	$32.12	438,210 77.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 564,000	$35.16 -10.84%	1/25/2023	$31.79	PP = $33.19 MB = $34.85
Most Recent Note - 2/9/2023 12:28:34 PM Y - Halting its slide with today's gain. Pulled back considerably on the prior session for a damaging 4th consecutive loss marked by above average volume. Color code was changed to yellow after slumping back below its "max buy" level, but it has also slumped below the prior high ($33) raising concerns. The next important suppport to watch is its 50 DMA line ($28.51). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/25/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$124.62	+7.05 6.00%	$128.42	$121.58	2.50%	474,667 102.96%	461,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 2/9/2023 11:56:33 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +63% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 11th strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$102.83	-0.06 -0.06%	$103.35	$103.57	-0.71%	160,549 61.28%	262,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 2/9/2023 11:56:53 AM Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -12% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of strong quarterly comparisons. Down turn in FY '19 earnings was followed by very strong growth.
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CDAY - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Ceridian H C M Holding	$78.99	+4.36 5.84%	$79.66	$81.07	-2.57%	2,169,964 170.19%	1,275,000
Most Recent Note for CDAY - 2/9/2023 11:59:30 AM The 4 latest quarerlyu comparisons through Dec '22 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21. Completed its $22 IPO in April 2018 after which it also completed 4 Secondary Offerings.
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$202.92	+1.26 0.62%	$203.95	$204.77	-0.90%	456,598 63.07%	724,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 2/9/2023 12:00:48 PM Perched near its all-time high after noted volume-driven gains. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/26/21. Reported Dec'22 quarterly earnings +20% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/19. Secondary Offerings were completed on 11/24/15, 5/19/15, 12/02/14, and 9/03/14 as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13.
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CECO - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Ceco Environmental	$14.79	+0.21 1.44%	$15.11	$15.19	-2.63%	380,800 122.44%	311,000
Most Recent Note for CECO - 2/9/2023 12:06:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases of more than +25% above the year ago periods (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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DT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Dynatrace Inc	$44.37	+0.28 0.64%	$45.19	$49.55	-10.45%	1,955,110 82.53%	2,369,000
Most Recent Note for DT - 2/9/2023 12:07:05 PM Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +39% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). On 5/04/21 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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ESE - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls E S C O Technologies Inc	$91.15	-8.45 -8.48%	$101.52	$101.46	-10.16%	119,901 126.21%	95,000
Most Recent Note for ESE - 2/9/2023 12:08:43 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Made little headway after noted near its 52-week high in the 11/18/22 mid-day report. Reported earnings +30% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns also remain due to sub par annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$24.17	+0.02 0.06%	$24.98	$25.12	-3.80%	3,189,307 65.84%	4,844,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 2/9/2023 12:16:12 PM Following a "negative reversal" on 1/17/23 it has still been hovering near multi-year highs. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +24% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FOCS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Focus Financial Partners	$50.21	-0.13 -0.25%	$50.75	$54.61	-8.07%	344,716 81.69%	422,000
Most Recent Note for FOCS - 2/9/2023 12:16:29 PM Gapped up on 2/02/23 and noted in prior mid-day reports - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $69 level. The Jun and Sep '22 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods."
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KTCC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Key Tronic Corp	$7.01	-0.10 -1.41%	$7.28	$7.23	-3.04%	24,253 75.79%	32,000
Most Recent Note for KTCC - 2/9/2023 12:17:30 PM Made additional progress after it powered higher last week with a streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. The latest 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '22 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum satisfying the C criteria, but fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth.
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MBLY - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Mobileye Global Inc	$44.18	+2.10 4.99%	$45.50	$44.28	-0.23%	1,532,983 62.85%	2,439,000
Most Recent Note for MBLY - 2/9/2023 12:18:32 PM Hitting another new high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Israel-based fabless Semiconductor firm completed its $21 IPO on 10/26/22. Reported earnings +125% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$33.97	-0.23 -0.67%	$35.09	$34.87	-2.58%	137,407 95.42%	144,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 2/9/2023 12:19:50 PM Powered to a new high wityh heavy volume on the prior session when noted in the mid-day report - "Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '20. Went through a long consolidation since noted with caution at multi-year highs in the 5/14/21 mid-day report. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Completed its $10 IPO on 7/17/15."
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$84.04	+8.46 11.19%	$84.83	$79.78	5.34%	299,169 74.79%	400,000
Most Recent Note for MMS - 2/9/2023 12:21:09 PM Reported earnings -16% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MNSO - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Miniso Group Hldg Cl A	$16.16	+0.24 1.48%	$16.54	$16.47	-1.91%	655,648 71.03%	923,000
Most Recent Note for MNSO - 2/9/2023 12:21:26 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following a recent spurt of gains but it still faces resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady while sales revenues have been waning. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $35 level."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$513.67	+50.67 10.94%	$529.95	$541.39	-5.12%	903,597 159.08%	568,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 2/9/2023 12:23:01 PM Gapped up today rallying toward its Aug '22 high with a big volume-driven gain. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $580 level. Reported earnings +50% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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NSIT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises Inc	$120.86	+8.53 7.59%	$121.55	$117.25	3.08%	128,867 57.53%	224,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 2/9/2023 12:25:15 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line in December and made steady progress. Reported earnings +25% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '13.
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PANL - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Pangaea Logistics Solutions	$6.46	+0.34 5.56%	$6.54	$7.05	-8.37%	134,073 89.38%	150,000
Most Recent Note for PANL - 2/9/2023 12:27:28 PM Recent volume-driven gains have it approaching its 52-week high. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +8% on -13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of very strong comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$282.03	-8.49 -2.92%	$291.93	$306.40	-7.95%	278,364 67.56%	412,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 2/9/2023 12:29:23 PM Consolidating above recent highs in the $261-265 area following noted volume-driven gains. Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $365 level. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -4% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 9 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved following a downturn in FY '16.
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SKY - NYSE - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Skyline Champion Corp	$69.72	+0.22 0.31%	$71.98	$81.87	-14.85%	236,431 66.23%	357,000
Most Recent Note for SKY - 2/9/2023 12:32:02 PM It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/14/22 and went through a choppy consolidation. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +22% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$91.36	+6.14 7.20%	$93.88	$95.22	-4.05%	1,385,829 93.20%	1,487,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 2/9/2023 12:34:09 PM Nearly challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain adding to a spurt of gains that helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line last week. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +270% on +54% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th strong quarterly earnings increase well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21.
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$125.20	+0.65 0.52%	$126.35	$125.34	-0.11%	130,796 59.18%	221,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 2/9/2023 12:35:00 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, adding to recent solid volume-driven gains, so no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +10% on -9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 7 strong quarterly comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain. This Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm had a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/09/22 mid-day report.
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TRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch Thomson Reuters Corp	$113.92	-3.34 -2.85%	$117.49	$121.75	-6.43%	455,495 94.70%	481,000
Most Recent Note for TRI - 2/9/2023 12:36:31 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($116) with heavier volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +70% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed sub par earnings increases with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '17 and '18.
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ULH - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Universal Logistics Hldg	$41.50	-1.00 -2.35%	$43.06	$45.00	-7.78%	50,758 80.57%	63,000
Most Recent Note for ULH - 2/9/2023 12:37:46 PM Pulling back today for a 2nd loss after powering to a new all-time high with above average volume behind 6 consecutive gains. Faces no more resistance due to overhead supply. Due to report Dec '22 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed very strong earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria).
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VOYA - NYSE - Insurance-Life Voya Financial Inc	$74.57	-0.24 -0.31%	$75.18	$76.11	-2.03%	895,745 61.27%	1,462,000
Most Recent Note for VOYA - 2/9/2023 12:39:44 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hit a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain after reporting Dec '22 quarterly earnings +15% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Waning sales revenues are a concern. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WEX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum W E X Inc	$198.33	+11.74 6.29%	$203.33	$194.05	2.21%	321,407 96.52%	333,000
Most Recent Note for WEX - 2/9/2023 12:41:20 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $234 level. Reported earnings +33% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '20 annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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WTW - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Willis Towers Watson Plc	$246.29	-10.84 -4.21%	$258.93	$258.43	-4.70%	462,818 91.65%	505,000
Most Recent Note for WTW - 2/9/2023 12:43:33 PM Reported earnings +12% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 versus the year ago period. Its prior earnings and sales revenues growth history has been below the investment system's guidelines.
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