Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 13th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 2/13/2020 12:18:39 PM Report Released : 2/13/2020 1:40:43 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
DAVA - NYSE Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$53.71	+5.40 11.17%	$55.50	353,100 383.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 92,000	$49.75 7.95%	2/13/2020	$53.71	PP = $49.86 MB = $52.35
Most Recent Note - 2/13/2020 12:34:28 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 12/26/19 high plus 10 cents. Spiking to a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain today triggering a technical buy signal. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($46.95) during recent consolidations. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +60% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, marking its 6th 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. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$68.92	+3.55 5.43%	$69.44	$65.68	4.93%	12,232,599 182.60%	6,699,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 2/13/2020 12:22:51 PM Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter, an improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons below the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 918.6 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,434 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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ATUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Altice USA Inc Cl A	$28.91	-0.64 -2.17%	$29.41	$31.78	-9.03%	8,170,578 160.62%	5,087,000
Most Recent Note for ATUS - 2/13/2020 12:23:27 PM Telecom Services firm has an erratic earnings history and sub par sales revenues growth rate.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$222.92	-1.39 -0.62%	$223.00	$231.14	-3.56%	16,583,515 113.77%	14,576,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 2/13/2020 12:25:06 PM Consolidating near its all-time high and finding support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +47% on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 3,885 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/25/18 mid-day report with caution. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BLDR - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Builders Firstsource Inc	$27.64	+0.96 3.60%	$27.82	$27.58	0.22%	973,236 90.45%	1,076,000
Most Recent Note for BLDR - 2/13/2020 12:26:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after a brief dip below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 11/01/19 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$79.01	+1.91 2.47%	$79.59	$77.22	2.31%	1,489,739 96.11%	1,550,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 2/13/2020 12:29:27 PM Breaking out to a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +4% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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DIOD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Diodes Incorporated	$52.44	-0.11 -0.21%	$52.99	$59.70	-12.16%	355,721 90.06%	395,000
Most Recent Note for DIOD - 2/13/2020 12:38:44 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($53.41). Reported earnings +0% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$11.00	+0.20 1.85%	$12.09	$11.83	-7.02%	88,526 239.26%	37,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 2/13/2020 12:39:56 PM Reversed most of its early gain today after hitting yet another new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported earnings +250% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 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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EVA - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Enviva Partners, LP	$38.10	-0.23 -0.59%	$38.34	$39.31	-3.08%	90,711 137.44%	66,000
Most Recent Note for EVA - 2/13/2020 12:42:34 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($37.20). Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings history. Completed its $20 IPO on 4/29/15."
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FIS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fidelity Natl Info Svcs	$155.06	+7.10 4.80%	$156.11	$150.93	2.74%	3,540,176 118.52%	2,987,000
Most Recent Note for FIS - 2/13/2020 12:44:20 PM This Financial Services - Specialty firm is powering to a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -2% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth in prior comparisons has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GILT - NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp Gilat Satellite Networks	$9.89	+0.09 0.89%	$9.92	$10.76	-8.11%	482,192 114.53%	421,000
Most Recent Note for GILT - 2/13/2020 12:45:32 PM Israel-based firm from the Telecom - Cable Satl/Eqp industry group is consolidating after M&A news on 1/29/20. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$19.09	+0.68 3.69%	$19.17	$20.07	-4.88%	8,656,174 77.86%	11,117,000
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 2/13/2020 12:49:17 PM Rallying near ts 52-week high. The Jun, Sep, and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons showed greatly accelerating sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12.
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$102.12	-10.33 -9.19%	$108.00	$114.05	-10.46%	130,227 213.49%	61,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 2/13/2020 12:50:52 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings -20% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$5.11	+0.11 2.10%	$5.21	$5.47	-6.67%	10,140,104 87.21%	11,627,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 2/13/2020 12:54:53 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 3 latest quarters through Dec '19 showed accelerating sales revenues and earnings increases. Went through a consolidation above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/16/19 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$43.97	-1.89 -4.12%	$44.21	$48.83	-9.95%	186,358 110.27%	169,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 2/13/2020 12:57:06 PM Gapped down today slumping further below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm has been rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep 18-month consolidation.
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PFSI - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Pennymac Fincl Svcs Cl A	$35.01	-2.04 -5.51%	$35.45	$39.57	-11.52%	1,890,617 520.83%	363,000
Most Recent Note for PFSI - 2/13/2020 1:03:44 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and testing support near its 50 DMA line ($34.24) again. Last noted with caution in the 2/10/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +198% on +95% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.'"
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PJT - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt P J T Partners Inc Cl A	$51.72	-1.34 -2.53%	$51.98	$53.21	-2.80%	101,310 99.32%	102,000
Most Recent Note for PJT - 2/13/2020 1:09:42 PM Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. While adding to an impressive spurt of gains marked by volume with the prior mid-day report noted - "Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $61 level."
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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$241.23	+6.08 2.59%	$242.37	$236.59	1.96%	774,768 75.88%	1,021,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 2/13/2020 1:11:45 PM Gapped up on 2/11/20 and hitting another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain marked by volume. Stubbornly held its ground and made steady progress after noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -4% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters versus the year ago periods although sales revenues growth remained strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years."
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SLF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Sun Life Financial Inc	$48.91	-0.32 -0.65%	$49.98	$49.29	-0.77%	369,607 75.89%	487,000
Most Recent Note for SLF - 2/13/2020 1:13:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after wedging higher with 8 consecutive gains backed by light volume. Reported earnings +13% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SPAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Spartan Motors Inc	$20.47	+1.68 8.94%	$20.70	$19.31	6.01%	404,342 154.92%	261,000
Most Recent Note for SPAR - 2/13/2020 1:17:36 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a gain when last noted in the 2/03/20 mid-day report, and hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain also clearing its May 2018 high ($19.45). Reported earnings +106% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/03/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$65.55	+0.42 0.64%	$66.68	$67.73	-3.22%	1,102,599 92.89%	1,187,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 2/13/2020 1:19:46 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/13/19. Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TPX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Tempur Sealy Intl Inc	$96.52	+1.87 1.97%	$100.39	$94.77	1.84%	2,042,138 305.25%	669,000
Most Recent Note for TPX - 2/13/2020 1:22:28 PM Rallying for new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +52% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TRU - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty TransUnion	$96.66	+2.15 2.27%	$96.89	$96.39	0.28%	969,071 108.64%	892,000
Most Recent Note for TRU - 2/13/2020 1:24:04 PM Rallying for new 52-week and all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain. Due to report earnings news on 2/18/20. Reported Sep '19 quarterly earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/07/18. Completed Secondary Offerings on 10/31/17, 8/02/17, 4/28/17, 9/08/16, 6/07/16, and 3/09/16. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $23 IPO on 6/25/15.
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$25.71	-1.24 -4.60%	$26.25	$30.00	-14.30%	326,254 201.39%	162,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 2/13/2020 1:27:53 PM Reported earnings +50% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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VCTR - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Victory Capital Hld	$22.63	-0.53 -2.29%	$24.83	$23.81	-4.96%	196,644 170.99%	115,000
Most Recent Note for VCTR - 2/13/2020 1:36:31 PM Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +161% on +128% sales revenues. Reversed into the red today after hitting a new 52-week high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +102% on -+99% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $13 IPO on 2/08/18.
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YETI - NYSE - Leisure-Products Yeti Holdings Inc	$33.69	-1.04 -2.98%	$34.97	$38.61	-12.76%	2,630,834 171.39%	1,535,000
Most Recent Note for YETI - 2/13/2020 1:39:26 PM Enduring distributional pressure after wedging to a new all-time high last week with gains lacking volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Reported earnings +26% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Jun '19 quarter had an +18% earnings increase, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Limited history is a concern. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/08/19 and 5/08/19 after its $18 IPO on 10/25/18.
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$236.11	-15.88 -6.30%	$237.75	$260.40	-9.33%	886,316 141.13%	628,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 2/13/2020 1:40:37 PM Gapped down today. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19. Earnings for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '19 quarters were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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