Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, April 8th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2022
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DOW 34828.1 244.53 (0.71%) | NASDAQ 13822.76 -74.54 (-0.54%) | S&P 500 4510.29 10.08 (0.22%)

Time of Screening : 4/8/2022 12:30:59 PM Report Released : 4/8/2022 12:54:30 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
ACI - NYSE - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Albertsons Companies Inc	$35.46	+0.69 1.98%	$36.00	$37.99	-6.66%	1,883,186 92.22%	2,042,000
Most Recent Note for ACI - 4/8/2022 12:32:46 PM Stalled after a negative reversal at its 52-week high when last noted with caution in the 3/07/22 mid-day report - "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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ALC - NYSE - Medical-Products Alcon Inc	$81.05	-0.20 -0.25%	$81.53	$88.78	-8.71%	632,883 81.77%	774,000
Most Recent Note for ALC - 4/8/2022 12:34:38 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 2/17/22 mid-day report - "This Switzerland-based Medical Products firm showed greatly improved results in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BCH - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco De Chile Adr	$20.94	-0.92 -4.21%	$21.81	$23.73	-11.76%	149,593 128.96%	116,000
Most Recent Note for BCH - 4/8/2022 12:35:45 PM Pulling back abruptly today. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '21 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service CDK Global, Inc	$54.63	+0.13 0.23%	$54.70	$55.15	-0.95%	2,074,813 188.11%	1,103,000
Most Recent Note for CDK - 4/8/2022 12:36:32 PM Following M&A news it gapped up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), and sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern.
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$605.13	-2.93 -0.48%	$608.00	$612.27	-1.17%	1,764,214 72.45%	2,435,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 4/8/2022 12:37:30 PM Gapped up on the prior session powering to new all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +15% on +16% sales revenues for the Feb '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CVCY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Central Valley Comm Banc	$21.82	-0.46 -2.06%	$22.35	$23.99	-9.05%	28,630 92.35%	31,000
Most Recent Note for CVCY - 4/8/2022 12:39:22 PM Slumped from multi-year highs violating its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 3 consecutive volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 4/06/22 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +0% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EGY - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Vaalco Energy Inc	$7.69	+0.40 5.50%	$7.73	$7.48	2.82%	1,066,667 80.26%	1,329,000
Most Recent Note for EGY - 4/8/2022 12:40:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, rising from a choppy 4-week consolidation, not a sound base pattern. Its 50 DMA line ($5.96) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "For the Dec '21 quarter it reported 21 cents in earnings per share versus a 10 cents per share loss on +349% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern. Low priced stocks are riskier choices which the investment system guidelines say should be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied."
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HPQ - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems Hewlett-Packard Co	$39.21	-0.86 -2.13%	$40.17	$41.47	-5.46%	18,340,061 112.32%	16,329,000
Most Recent Note for HPQ - 4/8/2022 12:40:53 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding from below its 50 DMA line and hitting new multi-year highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jan '22 quarterly earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 quarterly comparisons above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has not been especially strong. Annual earnings history has been slow and steady."
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$61.70	+1.82 3.03%	$62.78	$62.58	-1.41%	6,029,615 76.34%	7,898,000
Most Recent Note for KR - 4/8/2022 12:42:04 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with its 4th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 3/04/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '22 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady."
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$194.07	+5.53 2.93%	$196.15	$196.29	-1.13%	531,354 77.01%	690,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 4/8/2022 12:43:52 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive gain. Found prompt support in recent weeks after undercutting its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparison were not strong and steady above 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.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$95.31	-0.08 -0.08%	$97.61	$95.91	-0.63%	83,358 81.72%	102,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 4/8/2022 12:45:18 PM Reversed into the red after hitting a new 52-week high today following 2 other solid volume-driven gains this week. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +16% for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '18 annual earnings history (A criteria) was a concern with respect to the strict fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MMC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Marsh & Mclennan	$173.81	+0.58 0.33%	$174.33	$175.12	-0.75%	1,622,622 74.60%	2,175,000
Most Recent Note for MMC - 4/8/2022 12:46:43 PM Rebounded to within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +14% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings growth was not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons.
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ORCC - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Owl Rock Capital Corp	$15.00	+0.10 0.64%	$15.01	$15.14	-0.96%	1,378,023 62.69%	2,198,000
Most Recent Note for ORCC - 4/8/2022 12:48:35 PM Fundamental concerns remain as quarterly earnings increases through Dec '21 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 12/30/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern. Completed its $15.25 IPO on 7/18/19."
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ORI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Old Republic Intl Corp	$24.33	-0.09 -0.35%	$24.49	$27.19	-10.54%	2,243,875 102.88%	2,181,000
Most Recent Note for ORI - 4/8/2022 12:49:47 PM Slumped below its 50 and 200 DMA lines during a streak of 5 consecutive losses this week. Noted with caution in the 3/14/22 mid-day report following a Special Dividend - "Reported earnings +17% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a small dip in FY '19. Not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RGP - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting Resources Connection Inc	$17.89	+0.09 0.51%	$18.14	$20.16	-11.26%	103,500 61.98%	167,000
Most Recent Note for RGP - 4/8/2022 12:50:17 PM Gapped up on the prior session after after reporting Feb '22 quarterly earnings +364% on +31% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Stalled after spiking to new multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain, and it was noted with caution in the 1/10/22 mid-day report - "Reported strong Nov '21 quarterly results +124% on +31% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain."
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SAFM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Sanderson Farms Inc	$187.60	+0.18 0.10%	$190.44	$200.00	-6.20%	112,541 61.84%	182,000
Most Recent Note for SAFM - 4/8/2022 12:52:25 PM Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Jan '22 versus the year ago periods. Sub par annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TSC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products TriState Capital Hld Inc	$33.07	+0.57 1.75%	$33.36	$34.55	-4.28%	225,782 87.85%	257,000
Most Recent Note for TSC - 4/8/2022 12:53:22 PM Held its ground following a gap up on 10/21/21 following M&A news. Has a new CEO as od 1/01/22. Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings were up and down while it went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/18.
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VWTR - NASDAQ - Utility-Water Supply Vidler Water Resources	$16.26	+0.34 2.11%	$16.26	$16.73	-2.84%	41,315 61.66%	67,000
Most Recent Note for VWTR - 4/8/2022 12:54:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high holding its ground stubbornly after a noted streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Dec '21 quarterly results but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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