Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2023
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DOW 33273.09 -553.6 (-1.64%) | NASDAQ 11548.56 -238.72 (-2.03%) | S&P 500 4012.77 -66.32 (-1.63%)

Time of Screening : 2/21/2023 12:16:28 PM Report Released : 2/21/2023 1:08:09 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AE - AMEX - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg Adams Res & Energy Inc	$56.46	-1.52 -2.62%	$57.80	$61.84	-8.70%	46,002 93.88%	49,000
Most Recent Note for AE - 2/21/2023 12:17:31 PM This thinly-traded AMEX listed stock is consolidating near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Fundamentals remain a concern due to an erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria).
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ALSN - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Allison Transmission Hld	$48.34	-1.37 -2.75%	$49.54	$50.64	-4.55%	766,731 94.19%	814,000
Most Recent Note for ALSN - 2/21/2023 12:20:32 PM Pulling back following a 2/16/23 gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history fails to meet the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$146.20	-11.11 -7.06%	$154.40	$158.30	-7.65%	816,032 96.34%	847,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 2/21/2023 12:22:47 PM Hit a new all-time high on the prior session with heavy volume behind a 7th consecutive gain. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +19% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/22.
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APG - NYSE - Security/Sfty APi Group Corporation	$22.53	+0.47 2.13%	$22.95	$22.94	-1.79%	481,661 74.22%	649,000
Most Recent Note for APG - 2/21/2023 12:24:04 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $26 level.
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AYI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Acuity Brands Inc	$191.87	-4.54 -2.31%	$194.94	$198.85	-3.51%	228,476 88.56%	258,000
Most Recent Note for AYI - 2/21/2023 12:25:28 PM Reported Nov '22 quarterly earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$69.26	+0.86 1.26%	$70.20	$70.93	-2.35%	1,160,284 65.66%	1,767,000
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/21/2023 12:27:30 PM Reported Jan '23 quarterly earnings +11% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/04/21.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$47.28	+0.04 0.08%	$47.64	$50.09	-5.61%	481,170 90.96%	529,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 2/21/2023 12:28:09 PM Fundamental concerns remain. In recent weeks rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep consolidation since noted with caution in then 2/02/22 mid-day report. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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CRT - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Royalty Trust Cross Timber Royalty Tr	$25.92	-0.77 -2.89%	$27.09	$30.40	-14.74%	39,683 77.81%	51,000
Most Recent Note for CRT - 2/21/2023 12:30:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($25.29) with today's 4th consecutive loss while retreating from its 52-week high. This thinly traded Oil & Gas royalty firm's most recent 6 quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 versus the year ago periods have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases percentage-wise. Quarterly revenues totals have been in the $1-4 million range, rather minuscule relative to many publicly traded companies. Erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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FLNG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Flex Lng Ltd	$34.51	-0.41 -1.17%	$35.40	$38.24	-9.75%	490,387 105.01%	467,000
Most Recent Note for FLNG - 2/21/2023 12:32:25 PM Found support while recently consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($32.46) and it is perched -10% off its 52-week high. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -22% on -15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a fundamental flaw with respect to the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$15.59	-0.65 -4.00%	$16.26	$17.39	-10.35%	981,906 117.03%	839,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 2/21/2023 12:34:45 PM Pulling back today after rebounding near its 52-week high with volume-driven gains last week. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +34% on +38% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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IBEX - NASDAQ - Computer- Tech Services Ibex Ltd	$27.62	-2.02 -6.82%	$29.57	$31.40	-12.04%	154,736 209.10%	74,000
Most Recent Note for IBEX - 2/21/2023 12:38:39 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's volume-driven loss following last week's gains. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line ($26.28) while consolidating in recent weeks. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Bermuda-based technology firm reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +130% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison with earnings up more than +25% (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been strong since its $19 IPO on 8/07/20.
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$91.91	-0.18 -0.20%	$92.26	$94.65	-2.89%	42,837 69.09%	62,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 2/21/2023 12:39:35 PM Reported earnings +27% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) was strong through FY '22, however, consensus estimates are for -8% earnings for FY '23.
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$211.39	-7.16 -3.28%	$217.85	$220.00	-3.91%	47,685 75.69%	63,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 2/21/2023 12:42:04 PM Rebounding after a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/03/21 mid-day report. Reported earnings +1% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LECO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories Lincoln Electric Hldgs	$166.15	-10.14 -5.75%	$173.00	$176.52	-5.87%	362,770 101.62%	357,000
Most Recent Note for LECO - 2/21/2023 12:45:44 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines and rallied since noted with caution in the 10/04/22 mid-day report. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +20% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a steak of quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downward turn in FY '19 and '20 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the annual earnings history (A criteria).
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MOD - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Modine Mfg Co	$25.04	+0.43 1.73%	$26.29	$24.66	1.52%	360,997 78.48%	460,000
Most Recent Note for MOD - 2/21/2023 12:48:10 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks while consolidating. Reported stronger Sep and Dec '22 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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NOA - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services North American Const Grp	$16.43	+0.09 0.56%	$16.85	$17.05	-3.63%	152,434 362.94%	42,000
Most Recent Note for NOA - 2/21/2023 12:50:33 PM On track today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain while approaching its 2021 high ($17.79). Making steady progress in recent weeks since finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported stronger Sep and Dec '22 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain.
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NPO - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Enpro Industries Inc	$110.03	-9.58 -8.01%	$117.73	$127.67	-13.82%	86,275 82.96%	104,000
Most Recent Note for NPO - 2/21/2023 12:53:15 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($113.77) with today's big volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $127 level. Reporte4d Dec '22 quarterly earnings +20% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. Showed resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/16/22.
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OTTR - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Otter Tail Corp	$70.20	-1.02 -1.43%	$72.34	$82.46	-14.87%	569,263 321.62%	177,000
Most Recent Note for OTTR - 2/21/2023 12:55:59 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding toward its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $82 level. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -19% on -10% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.
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SAH - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Sonic Automotive Cl A	$54.76	-5.24 -8.73%	$57.82	$62.26	-12.05%	268,345 79.63%	337,000
Most Recent Note for SAH - 2/21/2023 12:58:48 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd volume-driven loss in the span of 4 sessions since recently wedging to a new all-time high. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings -2% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '17 and '18.
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TIPT - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tiptree Financial Cl A	$16.31	+0.31 1.94%	$16.75	$16.73	-2.51%	81,541 129.43%	63,000
Most Recent Note for TIPT - 2/21/2023 12:59:26 PM Faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $17 level. Prior mid-day reports have repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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TPH - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml TRI Pointe Homes	$23.47	+1.18 5.29%	$25.70	$23.41	0.26%	775,918 119.74%	648,000
Most Recent Note for TPH - 2/21/2023 1:02:07 PM Due to report Dec '22 quarterly results. Reported earnings +24% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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UNVR - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Univar Solutions Inc	$32.84	-1.85 -5.33%	$34.32	$35.61	-7.78%	969,706 72.53%	1,337,000
Most Recent Note for UNVR - 2/21/2023 1:04:37 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($33.11) with volume running at an above average pace behind today's big loss. Due to report Dec '22 quarterly results. Wedged higher in recent weeks with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '19 and '20, not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$166.11	-7.38 -4.25%	$172.26	$180.97	-8.21%	414,442 76.47%	542,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 2/21/2023 1:06:24 PM Due to report Dec '22 quarterly results. Perched within striking distance of its all-time high today following recent volume-driven gains. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $187 level. Reported earnings +55% on +41% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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WIRE - NASDAQ - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Encore Wire Corp	$195.91	-3.70 -1.85%	$206.74	$201.95	-2.99%	122,857 66.77%	184,000
Most Recent Note for WIRE - 2/21/2023 1:08:02 PM Perched at its all-time high today following 6 consecutive gains marked by volume. Reported earnings +19% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showing worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate in sequential comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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