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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/1/2021 12:06:54 PM Report Released : 4/1/2021 1:09:24 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
ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$118.42	+6.62 5.92%	$120.78	750,065 81.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 923,000	$114.00 3.87%	4/1/2021	$118.42	PP = $110.37 MB = $115.89
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2021 12:35:49 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/02/21 high after a double bottom base. Rallying for a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume, quickly getting extended. Technically, it broke out on the prior session with +40% above average volume. Last noted in the 2/16/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter backed with an improving sales revenues growth rate, helping it better match the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12." There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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QRVO - NASDAQ Qorvo, Inc	$190.48	+7.78 4.26%	$194.28	989,173 67.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,472,000	$191.83 -0.71%	4/1/2021	$190.48	PP = $191.92 MB = $201.52
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2021 12:56:19 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after forming a base of sufficient length. Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today hitting a new 52-week high, trying to rally from any orderly 9-week base. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +66% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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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	$45.12	+4.03 9.81%	$45.30	$44.20	2.08%	332,660 87.77%	379,000
Most Recent Note for ACLS - 4/1/2021 12:09:25 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($38.39) during recent consolidations. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +48% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. 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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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$140.04	+6.44 4.82%	$142.36	$135.50	3.35%	8,173,849 87.03%	9,392,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 4/1/2021 12:11:07 PM Extended from any sound base and rallying to yet another new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan '21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec '20 it is already owned by 2,977 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$625.40	+8.04 1.30%	$630.80	$627.30	-0.30%	1,073,214 109.74%	978,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/1/2021 12:12:37 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain adding to a recently noted spurt. Prior mid-day reports noted - "During a 5-week "V" shaped consolidation it undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded impressively. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March."
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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$28.01	+1.02 3.76%	$28.25	$28.00	0.02%	1,058,055 62.94%	1,681,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 4/1/2021 12:15:15 PM Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive a big volume-driven gain. After finding support near its 50 DMA line, prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong Oct '20 quarterly results. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/29/21. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20."
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BOCH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bank Of Commerce Hldgs	$12.88	+0.13 1.02%	$12.93	$13.19	-2.35%	111,170 148.23%	75,000
Most Recent Note for BOCH - 4/1/2021 12:16:42 PM Recently consolidating near its 2018 high after rebounding from a deep consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$32.01	+2.11 7.06%	$33.17	$32.50	-1.51%	204,033 69.87%	292,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 4/1/2021 12:22:44 PM Very extended from any sound base and it gapped up today hitting yet another new all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/19/20. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +50% on +46% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. This Israeli Electronics firm showed sub par earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods.
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CMD - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Cantel Medical Corp	$81.55	+1.71 2.14%	$81.59	$89.10	-8.47%	359,910 68.55%	525,000
Most Recent Note for CMD - 4/1/2021 12:27:57 PM Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 5/31/18 mid-day report when abruptly retreating from its all-time high, undercutting its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 and '20.
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DEN - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Denbury Inc	$49.87	+1.98 4.13%	$51.00	$48.42	2.99%	654,417 74.03%	884,000
Most Recent Note for DEN - 4/1/2021 12:28:29 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain adding to a noted spurt. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$123.89	-8.77 -6.61%	$129.25	$136.54	-9.26%	2,200,019 176.57%	1,246,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 4/1/2021 12:39:57 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's gap down and damaging volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($125.85). Reported earnings -2% on +4% sales revenues for the Feb '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '21.
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$624.25	+29.01 4.87%	$630.59	$603.60	3.42%	1,183,385 68.80%	1,720,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 4/1/2021 12:41:55 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high after a choppy 6-week consolidation noted for having the look of a "late-stage" base. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +51% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19.
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$91.80	+3.59 4.07%	$94.38	$95.75	-4.13%	22,950,950 116.38%	19,721,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 4/1/2021 12:43:39 PM Gapped today and challenged its 52-week high. Found prompt support after recently violating its 50 DMA line ($86.26) 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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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$26.73	+0.34 1.29%	$27.21	$30.43	-12.16%	19,655 70.20%	28,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 4/1/2021 12:44:31 PM Reported Dec '20 earnings +85% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$79.13	-1.14 -1.41%	$79.90	$82.76	-4.38%	2,330,734 75.16%	3,101,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 4/1/2021 12:46:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high and within close striking distance of its 2008 all-time high ($83.56) today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution repeatedly in 6 prior mid-day reports - "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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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$93.64	+2.63 2.89%	$94.99	$91.39	2.46%	115,613 68.82%	168,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 4/1/2021 12:50:29 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel gapped for a 2nd consecutive session today hitting new all-time highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($82.09) since last noted with caution in the 3/01/21 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +8% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$57.54	+3.48 6.44%	$57.95	$55.24	4.16%	57,626 99.36%	58,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 4/1/2021 12:57:08 PM Extended from any sound base, hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 6th 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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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$5.30	+0.08 1.53%	$5.37	$5.68	-6.69%	176,403 87.33%	202,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 4/1/2021 1:00:44 PM Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since noted with caution near its all-time high in the 7/29/19 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain, although it reported earnings +100% on +98% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $5 million area and sub par earnings history has been a concern for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17.
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TPB - NYSE - Tobacco Turning Point Brands Inc	$52.41	+0.24 0.46%	$54.84	$61.08	-14.19%	156,175 69.10%	226,000
Most Recent Note for TPB - 4/1/2021 1:04:07 PM Since last noted with caution in the 2/16/21 mid-day report after gapping down from its all-time high it found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation. This Tobacco firm reported earnings +105% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$123.00	+4.72 3.99%	$124.60	$142.20	-13.50%	9,987,631 76.96%	12,978,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 4/1/2021 1:05:16 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward its downward sloping 50 DMA line ($124.41) 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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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$61.97	+3.93 6.77%	$63.46	$59.42	4.29%	666,361 121.16%	550,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 4/1/2021 1:07:12 PM Extended from any sound base and it gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high. A brief pullback tested its 50 DMA line ($48.23) followed by more volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed very strong earnings increases backed by strong and accelerating sales revenues growth. Has a new CEO as of 10/02/17. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VIVO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Meridian Bioscience Inc	$28.87	+2.62 9.98%	$29.00	$30.65	-5.81%	619,018 71.98%	860,000
Most Recent Note for VIVO - 4/1/2021 1:09:00 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by increasing volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line ($20.60) during an abrupt pullback since the 2/12/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus year ago periods helping it match the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. On 4/18/08 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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WTRE - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Watford Holdings Ltd	$34.82	+0.21 0.61%	$34.88	$36.79	-5.35%	91,244 70.19%	130,000
Most Recent Note for WTRE - 4/1/2021 1:09:17 PM Still hovering in a tight range near its all-time high since M&A news when noted in the 11/03/20 mid-day report - "Reported strong Jun and Sep '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. 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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