Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 11th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 3/11/2021 12:01:31 PM Report Released : 3/11/2021 1:12:15 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 20% 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 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
XPEL - NASDAQ Xpel Inc	$59.70	+4.86 8.86%	$60.00	276,913 99.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 278,000	$60.77 -1.76%	3/11/2021	$59.70	PP = $60.87 MB = $63.91
Most Recent Note - 3/11/2021 1:11:13 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/14/21 high plus 10 cents. A gain and strong close above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new technical buy signal. Hit a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Repaired a recently noted 50 DMA line violation and showed great resilience after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/25/21. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/23/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACLS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Axcelis Technologies Inc	$39.52	+1.46 3.84%	$39.61	$41.20	-4.08%	351,734 84.35%	417,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 3/11/2021 12:05:44 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($36.26) during an orderly consolidation. Reported earnings +48% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Last noted with caution in the 1/15/21 mid-day report following a spurt of volume-driven gains for new highs - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$37.12	+3.48 10.34%	$37.33	$37.55	-1.15%	102,741 71.85%	143,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 3/11/2021 12:08:48 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's 3rd big volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. Reported very strong earnings increases for recent quarters through Dec '20 with strong sales revenues growth in the 3 latest comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 200 DMA line and above prior lows since last noted with caution in the 2/01/21 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$20.47	-0.29 -1.37%	$20.95	$20.96	-2.36%	33,002 100.01%	33,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 3/11/2021 12:10:05 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high today following 9 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +97% on +61% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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CMBM - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Cambium Networks Corp	$49.71	+4.00 8.75%	$50.70	$47.87	3.84%	204,050 68.24%	299,000
Most Recent Note for CMBM - 3/11/2021 12:12:54 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $12 IPO on 6/26/19.
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COWN - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Cowen Group Inc Cl A	$39.16	-3.01 -7.14%	$43.17	$42.27	-7.36%	617,345 101.54%	608,000
Most Recent Note for COWN - 3/11/2021 12:14:59 PM Extended from any sound base, there was a "negative reversal" after hitting another new 52-week high today following a streak of 3 consecutive gains marked by volume. Reported very strong Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results well above +25% versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GLP - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Global Partners Lp	$21.83	+0.46 2.17%	$22.22	$21.98	-0.67%	195,781 154.16%	127,000
Most Recent Note for GLP - 3/11/2021 12:17:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain marked by increasing volume. Sales and earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Insider buying at lows in 2020 was an encouraging sign.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$51.27	-0.64 -1.23%	$52.09	$55.30	-7.29%	28,429 69.34%	41,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 3/11/2021 12:19:13 PM Hovering near its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive small loss after big volume-driven gains, rinsing from an orderly base. Reported earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, marking 3 quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The downturn in FY '17 annual earnings (A criteria) history was a previously noted fundamental flaw.
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MYE - NYSE - Containers/Packaging Myers Industries Inc	$19.91	-4.07 -16.97%	$21.50	$23.98	-16.97%	292,486 208.92%	140,000
Most Recent Note for MYE - 3/11/2021 12:24:02 PM Gapped down for a damaging volume-driven loss today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating the 50 DMA line ($21.83). The Dec '20 quarter showed -8% earnings with a +16% sales revenues increase versus the year ago period. Last noted with caution in the 12/18/20 mid-day report - "Lack of sales revenues growth and its sub par quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$92.78	-14.35 -13.39%	$94.95	$109.40	-15.20%	407,460 599.21%	68,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 3/11/2021 12:26:51 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high, violating its 50 DMA line ($95). Recently reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/29/18.
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OBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Origin Bancorp Inc	$42.51	-0.13 -0.30%	$44.97	$42.69	-0.42%	52,085 80.13%	65,000
Most Recent Note for OBNK - 3/11/2021 12:29:38 PM There was a "negative reversal" today after 6 consecutive volume-driven gains for a new all-time high. The 3/05/21 mid-day report noted - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$129.35	+2.42 1.91%	$130.72	$137.99	-6.26%	233,033 66.96%	348,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 3/11/2021 12:31:22 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($125) recently while hovering near its all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 2/02/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included downturns in FY '17 and '20, flaws concerning the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$29.90	+3.29 12.36%	$29.92	$32.25	-7.29%	1,873,780 66.31%	2,826,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 3/11/2021 12:34:23 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high, finding support above its 50 DMA line ($20) during a brief consolidation after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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RBC - NYSE - Metal Proc & Fabrication RBC Bearings Inc	$151.87	+8.26 5.75%	$152.63	$146.97	3.33%	515,712 169.64%	304,000
Most Recent Note for RBC - 3/11/2021 12:36:13 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Prior sales revenues and earnings history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$25.64	-0.12 -0.47%	$25.79	$25.78	-0.54%	35,300 88.25%	40,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 3/11/2021 12:37:50 PM Rebounded and it has been hitting new multi-year highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +57% on +72% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Annual earnings growth was slow and steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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SENEA - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Seneca Foods Corp Cl A	$57.17	-2.75 -4.59%	$59.98	$62.37	-8.34%	32,755 79.89%	41,000
Most Recent Note for SENEA - 3/11/2021 12:38:55 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today for a 2nd consecutive loss following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, making steady progress and stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed greatly improved earnings versus the year ago periods. Its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$25.13	-0.27 -1.07%	$25.88	$28.58	-12.08%	81,072 155.91%	52,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 3/11/2021 12:40:56 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($24.61) with today's volume-driven loss. Perched within striking distance of multi-year highs in the $28 area. Reported Dec '20 earnings +305% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15.
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SHYF - NASDAQ - Trucks & Parts-Hvy Duty Shyft Group Inc	$38.00	+3.58 10.40%	$38.03	$35.56	6.86%	135,498 71.31%	190,000
Most Recent Note for SHYF - 3/11/2021 12:46:07 PM Powering to another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($31.90) and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 12/11/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues and earnings history."
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SSP - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Scripps E W Co Cl A	$23.04	-0.65 -2.74%	$23.67	$24.78	-7.02%	314,055 67.83%	463,000
Most Recent Note for SSP - 3/11/2021 12:47:54 PM Rallied above its 2019 high with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains while recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system due to its erratic earnings history."
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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$91.31	+4.70 5.43%	$92.86	$96.50	-5.38%	336,279 99.49%	338,000
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 3/11/2021 12:49:05 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after a brief consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +258% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth has been a concern and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$48.47	-0.32 -0.66%	$49.82	$49.35	-1.78%	1,334,972 67.02%	1,992,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 3/11/2021 12:52:04 PM Reported earnings +56% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Recent volume-driven gains have it rebounding near its all-time high after a choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 6/15/18 mid-day report. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007.
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$55.69	+0.11 0.20%	$56.35	$57.00	-2.30%	660,251 67.44%	979,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 3/11/2021 12:53:50 PM Perched at multi-year highs after wedging higher with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 2/10/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +397% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth not meeting the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$48.55	-0.33 -0.68%	$49.25	$49.40	-1.72%	42,364 105.91%	40,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 3/11/2021 12:54:41 PM The 3/09/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Extended from any sound base, it 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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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$30.05	+0.24 0.81%	$30.07	$29.99	0.20%	21,163 105.82%	20,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/11/2021 12:57:05 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company has been rebounding near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +12% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons also were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Recent leadership in the group (L criteria) is a reassuring sign.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$119.96	+6.13 5.39%	$119.99	$142.20	-15.64%	9,143,660 66.83%	13,682,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 3/11/2021 12:58:59 PM Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($125) which may act as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$37.40	+0.79 2.16%	$37.98	$37.84	-1.17%	342,600 66.27%	517,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 3/11/2021 1:01:37 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer hit a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain following a shakeout after rallying from a noted 8-week cup shaped base. Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly earnings with +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$106.81	+4.94 4.84%	$109.41	$106.45	0.33%	322,478 174.31%	185,000
Most Recent Note for WD - 3/11/2021 1:05:05 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +93% on +61% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), leaving concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$48.64	+1.14 2.40%	$48.94	$49.23	-1.20%	193,355 83.70%	231,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 3/11/2021 1:12:09 PM Wedging to new multi-year highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Oct '20 quarterly earnings +55% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong Jul '20 quarterly results but fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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