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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2021
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DOW 32685.49 57.52 (0.18%) | NASDAQ 13385.66 170.43 (1.29%) | S&P 500 3939.63 26.53 (0.68%)

Time of Screening : 3/22/2021 12:06:54 PM Report Released : 3/22/2021 1:07:48 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 - 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	$34.25	-3.29 -8.76%	$36.85	$37.70	-9.15%	28,253 256.85%	11,000
Most Recent Note for AE - 3/22/2021 12:11:53 PM Pulling back today after spiking near its Dec '19 high. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report - "It has the look of a 'climax run' and is very extended from any sound base pattern. Fundamentals remain a concern, as was the case when this thinly-traded AMEX listed stock was noted in the 6/23/08 mid-day report - 'Questionable annual earnings history (the A criteria) but recent quarterly comparisons show better sales revenues and earnings increases.'"
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ATH - NYSE - Insurance-Life Athene Holding Ltd Cl A	$50.98	+1.34 2.69%	$51.20	$55.39	-7.97%	1,826,377 106.62%	1,713,000
Most Recent Note for ATH - 3/22/2021 12:12:17 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a gap up on 3/08/21 M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain for this Bermuda-based Insurance firm.
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BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$87.63	+1.79 2.09%	$89.20	$91.78	-4.52%	462,234 71.44%	647,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 3/22/2021 12:18:59 PM Has not formed a sound base but it is perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($81.93). Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.
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CSTR - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Capstar Financial Hldgs	$18.16	-0.74 -3.92%	$19.13	$18.90	-3.92%	68,620 100.91%	68,000
Most Recent Note for CSTR - 3/22/2021 12:20:07 PM There was a "negative reversal" after today's positive start. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Rallying near its Dec '19 high. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EQH - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Equitable Holdings Inc	$32.21	-0.42 -1.27%	$32.38	$33.69	-4.41%	2,093,165 57.55%	3,637,000
Most Recent Note for EQH - 3/22/2021 12:22:00 PM Inching into new high territory with recent gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 11/21/19 mid-day report.
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$12.68	+0.75 6.29%	$13.02	$13.23	-4.16%	74,262 112.52%	66,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 3/22/2021 12:22:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support when recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +7% on -1% sales revenues, below 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's guidelines.
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HIG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hartford Finl Svcs Grp	$67.42	-0.26 -0.38%	$67.99	$69.00	-2.29%	1,912,602 67.70%	2,825,000
Most Recent Note for HIG - 3/22/2021 12:24:02 PM Hold its ground after spiking to new multi-year highs on 3/18/21 with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$177.31	-0.50 -0.28%	$178.93	$183.95	-3.61%	27,967 62.15%	45,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 3/22/2021 12:24:55 PM Stubbornly holding its ground perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Found support at its its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +17% on -8% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period 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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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$63.66	-0.85 -1.32%	$64.89	$67.99	-6.37%	222,670 65.68%	339,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 3/22/2021 12:27:39 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Last noted in the 2/24/21 mid-day report - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/12/18."
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MODV - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Modivcare Inc	$158.61	+3.08 1.98%	$159.60	$184.71	-14.13%	54,232 60.93%	89,000
Most Recent Note for MODV - 3/22/2021 12:30:14 PM Annual earnings history has been up and down. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 versus they year ago showed great earnings improvement but with sub par sales revenues growth.
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MVBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast MVB Financial Corp	$32.88	-1.62 -4.70%	$35.45	$36.64	-10.26%	31,523 67.07%	47,000
Most Recent Note for MVBF - 3/22/2021 12:32:57 PM Thinly traded Bank is perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly since noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Lack of sales revenues growth is a cause for concern."
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OBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Origin Bancorp Inc	$42.89	-0.73 -1.67%	$43.56	$44.97	-4.63%	44,182 64.03%	69,000
Most Recent Note for OBNK - 3/22/2021 12:33:18 PM Perched near its all-time high, holding its ground stubbornly following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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PIPR - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Piper Sandler Companies	$113.98	+0.89 0.79%	$114.63	$124.03	-8.10%	49,588 64.40%	77,000
Most Recent Note for PIPR - 3/22/2021 12:36:24 PM The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$88.87	-3.10 -3.37%	$91.64	$96.52	-7.93%	271,003 62.16%	436,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 3/22/2021 12:40:02 PM Dec '20 quarterly earnings rose +29% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 1/23/17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/16.
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$28.58	-0.75 -2.56%	$29.50	$29.33	-2.56%	40,258 73.20%	55,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 3/22/2021 12:40:18 PM Perched at new multi-year highs following a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$50.03	+1.16 2.37%	$50.96	$49.32	1.44%	44,570 90.96%	49,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/22/2021 12:42:48 PM Extended from any sound base, hitting another new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +104% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16.
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$535.60	+19.99 3.88%	$535.84	$524.22	2.17%	234,448 57.75%	406,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 3/22/2021 12:45:52 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($487) and it hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by increasing volume. Due to report Jan '21 quarterly results on 3/24/21. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +122% on +25% sales revenues for the Oct '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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RUSHB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Rush Enterprises Cl B	$44.15	-2.95 -6.26%	$45.30	$47.10	-6.26%	11,738 69.05%	17,000
Most Recent Note for RUSHB - 3/22/2021 12:47:31 PM Gapped down today, pulling back from its all-time high hit on the prior session when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +67% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below 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's guidelines."
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$18.28	+0.07 0.38%	$18.60	$20.40	-10.39%	1,936,702 63.31%	3,059,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 3/22/2021 12:49:22 PM This South Africa based gold mining firm is perched near its 52-week high, above its 50 DMA line ($17.64) which acted as support during prior consolidations. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 versus the year ago periods. Erratic prior history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$27.18	-1.02 -3.62%	$29.33	$28.58	-4.90%	54,521 95.65%	57,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 3/22/2021 12:51:41 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting new multi-year highs, it challenged prior highs in the $28 area with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($25.01) after noted in recent mid-day reports - "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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SMBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Smart Financial Inc	$22.39	-1.29 -5.45%	$23.46	$23.96	-6.55%	27,531 59.85%	46,000
Most Recent Note for SMBK - 3/22/2021 12:54:09 PM Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$9.84	-0.70 -6.64%	$10.54	$10.69	-7.95%	29,329 68.21%	43,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 3/22/2021 12:57:11 PM Retreating from its 52-week high. Recent volume-driven gains were noted clearing an orderly base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent and prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported very strong Jun and Sep '20 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNX - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synnex Corp	$108.05	+4.85 4.70%	$112.00	$108.10	-0.05%	604,777 182.16%	332,000
Most Recent Note for SNX - 3/22/2021 1:00:57 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped up today hitting another new all-time high with considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +33% on +21% sales revenues for the Feb '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria) with its sales revenues growth rate showing acceleration.
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$22.55	-1.06 -4.47%	$23.65	$24.52	-8.05%	305,010 59.11%	516,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 3/22/2021 1:01:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the minimum guidelines (C and A criteria) for buy candidates. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13."
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$37.00	-0.12 -0.32%	$38.50	$37.98	-2.58%	437,095 76.42%	572,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 3/22/2021 1:02:04 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer hit a new 52-week high today. Posted impressive volume-driven gains following a shakeout after rallying from a noted 8-week cup shaped base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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VLY - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Valley Natl Bancorp	$13.79	-0.58 -4.04%	$14.23	$14.69	-6.13%	1,625,326 60.92%	2,668,000
Most Recent Note for VLY - 3/22/2021 1:02:47 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$175.85	+1.01 0.58%	$179.83	$177.88	-1.14%	1,395,973 98.17%	1,422,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 3/22/2021 1:04:40 PM Up again today hitting a new all-time high following 2 considerable gaps up for big volume-driven gains. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +85% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison showing acceleration. Prior growth history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$43.84	-2.50 -5.39%	$45.87	$49.23	-10.95%	160,382 63.64%	252,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 3/22/2021 1:07:41 PM Retreating from multi-year highs with today's damaging volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($43.34). Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +14% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 3/12/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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