Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 4/7/2020 12:04:28 PM Report Released : 4/7/2020 12:27:46 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
ACIA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Acacia Communications	$67.20	+0.50 0.75%	$67.76	$69.00	-2.61%	380,151 59.77%	636,000
Most Recent Note for ACIA - 4/7/2020 12:05:11 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line and met resistance near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +17% on +20% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Consolidating since 7/09/19 M&A news with Cisco Systems (CSCO). Reported strong Sep and Jun '19 quarterly results. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution after it proposed a new Public Offering on 9/26/16, up from its $23 IPO on 5/13/16,
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AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$97.37	-0.42 -0.43%	$99.43	$103.34	-5.78%	977,239 48.52%	2,014,000
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 4/7/2020 12:06:12 PM Perched near multi-year highs, now consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/15/15."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$27.74	+1.35 5.12%	$27.95	$28.73	-3.45%	321,069 61.63%	521,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 4/7/2020 12:07:13 PM Did not form a sound base, yet faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $28 level. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +30% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter.
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$1,700.00	+53.84 3.27%	$1,723.79	$1,830.50	-7.13%	18,311 48.19%	38,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 4/7/2020 12:11:01 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -7.3% off its all-time high. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '19. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15.
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$46.39	+1.36 3.02%	$46.50	$46.78	-0.84%	1,426,321 64.16%	2,223,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 4/7/2020 12:11:52 PM Challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +58% on +7% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '17, not strong and steady."
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$170.71	+1.06 0.62%	$170.83	$170.13	0.34%	1,419,165 53.47%	2,654,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 4/7/2020 12:12:54 PM Reaching a new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +12% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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DGICA - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Donegal Group Inc Cl A	$14.74	+0.34 2.36%	$14.74	$15.43	-4.47%	16,611 47.46%	35,000
Most Recent Note for DGICA - 4/7/2020 12:13:10 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high after an abrupt pullback. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) history also has been up and down.
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DOCU - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Docusign Inc	$87.46	-2.69 -2.98%	$91.04	$98.38	-11.10%	1,551,233 50.78%	3,055,000
Most Recent Note for DOCU - 4/7/2020 12:14:12 PM Consolidating near its all-time high following big volume-driven gains. It did not form a sound base yet rallied impressively after recently finding support at its 200 DMA line ($67). Earnings history included a -67% comparison in the Jul '19 quarter versus the year ago period, but otherwise results have been very strong with solid sales revenues growth.
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$6.75	-0.15 -2.17%	$6.92	$7.79	-13.35%	166,280 56.56%	294,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 4/7/2020 12:14:41 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases versus year ago losses. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 2/07/13 mid-day report - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$105.45	-1.06 -1.00%	$107.46	$114.13	-7.61%	2,312,019 56.05%	4,125,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 4/7/2020 12:15:24 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($103) after an abrupt slump. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +31% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria)."
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FNV - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Franco Nevada Corp	$105.84	-4.60 -4.17%	$109.98	$122.65	-13.71%	622,482 52.98%	1,175,000
Most Recent Note for FNV - 4/7/2020 12:16:19 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($109.64). Reported Dec '19 earnings +146% on +74% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with very strong results versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15.
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$108.25	+0.37 0.34%	$111.99	$121.82	-11.14%	1,102,534 46.80%	2,356,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 4/7/2020 12:17:09 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($104), but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $121 level. Rebounded after slumping well below its 200 DMA line ($94) and triggering worrisome technical sell signals. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/09/20, however, fundamentals remain strong.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$44.58	-0.44 -0.98%	$45.01	$48.83	-8.70%	233,259 64.26%	363,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 4/7/2020 12:18:01 PM Impressively rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm went through a deep V shaped pullback since challenging its all-time high in January after a deep 18-month consolidation.
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MEET - AMEX - Internet-Content Meetme Inc	$6.01	+0.04 0.67%	$6.07	$7.00	-14.14%	1,928,117 59.68%	3,231,000
Most Recent Note for MEET - 4/7/2020 12:18:20 PM Perched near its 52-week high following M&A news. Reported earnings +42% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however, its sales revenues growth rate showed deceleration in sequential quarters +32%, +21%, and +15% in the Mar, Jun, Sep '19 periods, respectively. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$120.66	+0.82 0.68%	$121.55	$123.79	-2.53%	572,440 48.43%	1,182,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 4/7/2020 12:18:51 PM Previously noted M&A news with Nvidia (NVDA). Holding its ground stubbornly since rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with big volume-driven gains. This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +63% with sales revenues +31% for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '17, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$172.23	+2.23 1.31%	$173.43	$193.10	-10.81%	254,917 60.69%	420,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 4/7/2020 12:20:04 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($168) and -9.6% off its all-time high. Reported earnings +5% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$167.11	+1.84 1.11%	$170.00	$190.70	-12.37%	29,143,078 50.30%	57,933,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 4/7/2020 12:21:00 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($164). Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$376.83	-3.13 -0.82%	$381.33	$393.52	-4.24%	3,496,415 46.85%	7,463,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 4/7/2020 12:22:17 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $423 level. Reported earnings +333% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive very strong quarter. Rebounded above its 200 DMA line ($323) and above its 50 DMA line ($361) following an abrupt slump. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/30/18.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$268.98	+0.58 0.21%	$278.25	$316.32	-14.97%	8,860,395 55.28%	16,029,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 4/7/2020 12:22:59 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($255) after an abrupt retreat recently tested its 200 DMA line ($209). Reported earnings +136% on +41% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings (negative comparisons) versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ODC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Oil Dri Corp America	$33.00	-0.26 -0.78%	$33.99	$38.80	-14.95%	8,185 51.16%	16,000
Most Recent Note for ODC - 4/7/2020 12:24:42 PM Sputtering below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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OSUR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Orasure Technologies Inc	$10.22	-0.90 -8.06%	$11.45	$11.77	-13.21%	557,832 65.40%	853,000
Most Recent Note for OSUR - 4/7/2020 12:24:55 PM Consolidating after rallying impressively with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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QDEL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Quidel Corp	$91.70	-4.62 -4.80%	$98.00	$106.56	-13.95%	273,178 55.86%	489,000
Most Recent Note for QDEL - 4/7/2020 12:25:28 PM Consolidating after spiking to a new all-time high with recent volume-driven gains. This San Diego, CA based maker of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases has earned a high Earnings Per Share rating of 95. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history include a slight downturn in FY '19 following strong earnings growth in FY '17 and '18.
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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$16.49	+0.71 4.47%	$16.58	$17.85	-7.65%	3,536,049 48.85%	7,239,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 4/7/2020 12:26:15 PM Reported earnings +116% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after a big gap up and volume-driven gain on 3/05/20. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $19 level. Apr '15 high was $30, up considerably from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14. Downturn in FY '18 is a noted flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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VRTX - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$255.11	-0.19 -0.07%	$267.45	$256.65	-0.60%	1,374,973 66.84%	2,057,000
Most Recent Note for VRTX - 4/7/2020 12:27:42 PM Hit another new all-time high with today's early gain after a big gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Recently tested support at its 200 DMA line ($203). Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
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