Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 25th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2021
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DOW 32095.88 -324.18 (-1.00%) | NASDAQ 12826.59 -135.3 (-1.04%) | S&P 500 3860.79 -28.35 (-0.73%)

Time of Screening : 3/25/2021 11:09:53 AM Report Released : 3/25/2021 11:43:30 AM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 40% 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
OPY - NYSE Oppenheimer Holdings Inc	$39.12	-0.47 -1.19%	$39.92	59,031 44.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 133,000	$44.38 -11.85%	2/25/2021	$38.95	PP = $38.11 MB = $40.02
Most Recent Note - 3/25/2021 11:38:35 AM Y - Pulling back for a 5th consecutive loss, consolidating after getting extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($37.53) defines near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/12/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Alliancebernstein Hld Lp	$39.18	-0.82 -2.05%	$39.90	$42.93	-8.74%	266,984 49.63%	538,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 3/25/2021 11:11:17 AM Retreating from multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive loss. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '20 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$38.40	-1.32 -3.32%	$39.54	$42.50	-9.65%	8,218 58.70%	14,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 3/25/2021 11:12:12 AM Extended from any sound base, pulling back from multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive loss. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues growth rate showing acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$4.58	+0.02 0.33%	$4.60	$5.11	-10.47%	1,186,271 47.89%	2,477,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 3/25/2021 11:12:57 AM Found support at its 50 DMA line following 4 consecutive losses. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$66.76	-0.14 -0.21%	$67.40	$73.32	-8.95%	14,903 40.28%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 3/25/2021 11:13:33 AM Hovering near its all-time high following noted volume-driven gains. Formed an orderly base and found support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks after a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$83.70	+0.12 0.14%	$85.00	$91.00	-8.03%	195,082 132.71%	147,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 3/25/2021 11:16:15 AM Slumping from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($84.31) raising concerns with today's 3rd consecutive loss on higher volume. Last noted with caution in the 3/01/21 mid-day report - "This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +0% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20."
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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$33.80	-0.01 -0.03%	$33.81	$35.35	-4.38%	476,026 51.91%	917,000
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 3/25/2021 11:17:25 AM Consolidating in a tight range since a gap up on 2/10/21 on M&A news with Tyler Technologies Inc (TYL). Reported +73% earnings on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to its lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) growth history.
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$11.25	-0.12 -1.06%	$11.41	$13.23	-14.97%	42,314 56.42%	75,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 3/25/2021 11:19:20 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses after last noted with caution in the 3/22/21 mid-day report - "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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ICHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Ichor Holdings Ltd	$45.65	-0.50 -1.08%	$47.26	$50.90	-10.31%	214,725 49.94%	430,000
Most Recent Note for ICHR - 3/25/2021 11:22:20 AM Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line on consolidations since last noted with caution in the 12/09/20 mid-day report as it proposed a new Public Offering. Reported strong quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases in the 5 latest comparisons through Dec '20. Downturn in FY '19 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria. Rebounded to prior highs after a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18.
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IMKTA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Ingles Markets Inc Cl A	$62.75	+0.06 0.10%	$63.20	$64.93	-3.36%	65,445 49.21%	133,000
Most Recent Note for IMKTA - 3/25/2021 11:26:25 AM Reported earnings +206% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following recent volume-driven gains.
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$166.16	-2.92 -1.73%	$168.78	$182.22	-8.81%	470,730 55.38%	850,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 3/25/2021 11:28:12 AM Perched near its all-time high. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +94% on +82% sales revenues. Last noted in the 11/05/20 mid-day report following M&A news - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +96% on +92% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a previously noted downturn in FY '18, a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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JEF - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Jefferies Financial Grp	$30.68	-1.85 -5.69%	$33.00	$34.86	-11.99%	1,279,909 51.71%	2,475,000
Most Recent Note for JEF - 3/25/2021 11:30:20 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Feb '21 showed strong earnings increases with solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (the A criteria) has been strong.
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$136.50	-3.50 -2.50%	$138.90	$145.92	-6.46%	196,651 63.23%	311,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 3/25/2021 11:32:31 AM Hovering near its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Showed resilience after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/02/20. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +106% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
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LH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Laboratory Corp Of Amer	$243.21	-7.21 -2.88%	$249.83	$254.91	-4.59%	310,718 40.25%	772,000
Most Recent Note for LH - 3/25/2021 11:34:12 AM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +269% on +52% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparisons. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons were negative and well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$63.08	-2.02 -3.11%	$64.83	$67.99	-7.23%	160,810 44.18%	364,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 3/25/2021 11:34:30 AM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$81.75	-1.25 -1.51%	$83.66	$95.75	-14.62%	7,827,809 40.38%	19,386,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/25/2021 11:35:15 AM Pulled back from its 52-week high and violated its 50 DMA line ($85.61) which had acted as support. It is extended from any sound base and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +63% on +12% sales revenues for the Nov '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par sales revenues and earnings lower than the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MYFW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Western Financial	$26.21	+0.38 1.47%	$26.88	$26.86	-2.42%	23,337 129.65%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MYFW - 3/25/2021 11:35:46 AM Reported strong Jun, Sep, and Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Very extended from the prior high, hitting new all-time highs and adding to an impressive streak of gains. Limited history since its $19 IPO in Jul '18.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$69.82	+0.35 0.50%	$70.92	$72.22	-3.33%	1,326,919 48.89%	2,714,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 3/25/2021 11:37:09 AM Reported earnings +148% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter, Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RBC - NYSE - Metal Proc & Fabrication RBC Bearings Inc	$139.62	-3.48 -2.43%	$141.92	$159.64	-12.54%	147,683 44.35%	333,000
Most Recent Note for RBC - 3/25/2021 11:39:36 AM Pulling back from its all-time highs and testing its 50 DMA line. The 3/12/21 mid-day report noted - "Prior sales revenues and earnings history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$45.00	+1.40 3.21%	$46.58	$50.96	-11.70%	29,189 58.38%	50,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/25/2021 11:40:34 AM Extended from any sound base, perched near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. 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	$492.30	+7.19 1.48%	$519.57	$540.49	-8.92%	557,287 133.64%	417,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 3/25/2021 11:42:52 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($487) after hitting a new all-time high with recent gains backed by volume. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +36% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$169.17	+3.34 2.01%	$172.46	$184.32	-8.22%	1,093,410 71.23%	1,535,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 3/25/2021 11:43:24 AM Perched near its all-time high following noted 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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