Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 29th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2021
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DOW 33027.41 -45.47 (-0.14%) | NASDAQ 13035.36 -103.36 (-0.79%) | S&P 500 3961.34 -13.2 (-0.33%)

Time of Screening : 3/29/2021 12:19:25 PM Report Released : 3/29/2021 12:57:31 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 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
EDUC - NASDAQ Educational Development	$18.17	+0.87 5.03%	$18.99	32,512 85.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 38,000	$20.00 -9.15%	3/10/2021	$17.89	PP = $20.10 MB = $21.11
Most Recent Note - 3/29/2021 12:23:02 PM Y - Found support above its 50 DMA line ($16.12) and rising toward its 52-week high with today's gain backed by higher volume. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. This thinly traded Media - Books firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history has strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/10/2021. Click here.
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UI - NYSE Ubiquity Inc	$376.91	-12.97 -3.33%	$401.81	76,290 65.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 117,000	$396.00 -4.82%	3/26/2021	$383.00	PP = $362.99 MB = $381.14
Most Recent Note - 3/29/2021 12:57:23 PM Y - Perched at its all-time high. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the 3/26/21 mid-day report. Gapped up and powered into new all-time high territory with a considerable gain backed by +231% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Found support above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 2/05/21 mid-day report. Earnings rose +81% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show accelerating sales revenues and strong earnings growth near or well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/26/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$70.99	+3.03 4.46%	$76.56	$74.00	-4.07%	213,137 80.13%	266,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 3/29/2021 12:21:01 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's early volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line after prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +26% sales revenues from the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$91.81	-4.32 -4.49%	$98.66	$96.71	-5.07%	166,148 58.92%	282,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 3/29/2021 12:25:08 PM Reversed into the red after today's early gain following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +33% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It went through a deep and choppy consolidation since noted on 8/02/19 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$12.19	+0.22 1.84%	$12.50	$13.23	-7.86%	101,525 128.51%	79,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 3/29/2021 12:26:37 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$322.79	-4.61 -1.41%	$327.08	$356.85	-9.55%	2,266,644 71.37%	3,176,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 3/29/2021 12:29:09 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($314), retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +158% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods were erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HIG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hartford Finl Svcs Grp	$65.43	-2.27 -3.35%	$66.65	$69.60	-5.99%	2,447,998 79.33%	3,086,000
Most Recent Note for HIG - 3/29/2021 12:30:17 PM Consolidating after spiking to new multi-year highs on 3/18/21 with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$23.38	-0.41 -1.72%	$23.98	$24.73	-5.46%	64,070 58.78%	109,000
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 3/29/2021 12:33:34 PM Hovering near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +36% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth history makes it not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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KBR - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services K B R Inc	$37.45	+0.36 0.96%	$38.35	$37.13	0.85%	1,025,127 73.01%	1,404,000
Most Recent Note for KBR - 3/29/2021 12:35:15 PM Today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain has it rallying into new high territory from support at its 50 DMA line ($31.77). Fundamental concern remain as when last noted in the 4/28/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines."
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$67.74	-0.72 -1.05%	$67.93	$69.50	-2.53%	245,264 65.58%	374,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 3/29/2021 12:35:30 PM 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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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$77.25	-2.73 -3.41%	$77.97	$86.64	-10.84%	9,848,390 85.83%	11,474,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 3/29/2021 12:37:51 PM Retreated from new multi-year highs, testing its 50 DMA line ($77.04). Following M&A news with E*Trade Financial Corp (ETFC) it went through a deep slump and then rebounded and rallied impressively. Reported earnings +60% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has not shown solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed strong improvement after a loss in FY '12 and downturn in FY '14.
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MYFW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Western Financial	$30.76	+1.86 6.44%	$31.72	$28.91	6.40%	79,509 378.61%	21,000
Most Recent Note for MYFW - 3/29/2021 12:39:17 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance, very extended from the prior high, hitting new all-time highs and adding to an impressive streak of gains. 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. Limited history since its $19 IPO in Jul '18.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$80.37	+1.07 1.35%	$82.76	$79.34	1.29%	3,229,382 112.48%	2,871,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 3/29/2021 12:40:45 PM Challenged its 2008 all-time high ($83.56) earlier with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 2 prior mid-day reports noted - "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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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$96.03	+2.45 2.62%	$96.03	$109.40	-12.22%	59,328 57.60%	103,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 3/29/2021 12:43:09 PM Posting a 4th consecutive gain, rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($96.81) which may act as resistance. Gapped down on 3/11/21 retreating from its all-time high after pricing a new Public Offering, violating its 50 DMA line as the mid-day report cautioned members - "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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PEBO - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Peoples Bancorp Oh	$32.84	-1.02 -3.01%	$33.00	$36.75	-10.64%	49,084 81.81%	60,000
Most Recent Note for PEBO - 3/29/2021 12:44:59 PM Retreated after rallying near its 52-week high and tested support again at its 50 DMA line ($32.35). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$50.83	+1.94 3.96%	$52.00	$50.96	-0.26%	45,418 87.34%	52,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/29/2021 12:46:09 PM Extended from any sound base, hitting a new all-time high today while adding to a spurt of 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	$578.25	+0.07 0.01%	$610.00	$581.60	-0.58%	956,159 204.31%	468,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 3/29/2021 12:47:32 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting another new all-time high following 2 consecutive gains backed by heavy volume. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +36% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$1,174.88	+14.89 1.28%	$1,229.13	$1,236.57	-4.99%	88,007 83.03%	106,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 3/29/2021 12:51:54 PM Challenged its all-time high today following 2 volume-driven gains after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($1,060). The choppy 5-week consolidation looks like a riskier late-stage base. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +142% on +53% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16 & '17.
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$17.45	-0.95 -5.16%	$17.66	$20.40	-14.46%	1,867,048 59.84%	3,120,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 3/29/2021 12:53:20 PM This South Africa based gold mining has slumped from its 52-week high, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($17.77) 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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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$9.27	-0.13 -1.38%	$9.52	$10.69	-13.28%	27,473 63.89%	43,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 3/29/2021 12:54:13 PM Retreated from its 52-week high. Recent volume-driven gains were noted clearing an orderly base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($9.36) 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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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$50.51	+0.16 0.32%	$52.00	$50.38	0.26%	1,425,361 62.27%	2,289,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 3/29/2021 12:54:52 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 helped it rebound near its all-time high after long and choppy consolidation. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007.
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$30.13	+1.03 3.54%	$30.74	$29.36	2.62%	717,421 114.24%	628,000
Most Recent Note for TGH - 3/29/2021 12:55:29 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting yet another a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +326% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong earnings comparison. Sub par sales revenues growth (waning in 5 prior quarters) has been a concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '16.
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$38.10	+0.33 0.87%	$40.08	$38.50	-1.04%	561,937 93.66%	600,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 3/29/2021 12:56:03 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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