Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2020
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Time of Screening : 4/21/2020 12:08:29 PM Report Released : 4/21/2020 12:37:45 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 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$431.00	-6.49 -1.48%	$447.00	7,254,506 87.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,321,000	$449.52 -4.12%	4/13/2020	$393.60	PP = $393.62 MB = $413.30
Most Recent Note - 4/21/2020 12:27:00 PM G - Due to report earnings news after the close today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Pulling back after posting 5 volume-driven gains in the span of 6 sessions. Perched near its all-time high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, extended from the previously noted base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/13/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABT - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Abbott Laboratories	$93.85	-4.15 -4.23%	$96.97	$100.00	-6.15%	5,349,054 47.57%	11,244,000
Most Recent Note for ABT - 4/21/2020 12:09:31 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's loss following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Bullish action has continued since a gap up and big volume-driven gain on 3/30/20 following approval of a rapid coronavirus test. Reported earnings +3% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$21.45	-0.30 -1.38%	$23.19	$24.92	-13.92%	8,250 68.75%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/21/2020 12:10:29 PM Rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's 3rd consecutive gain. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Mar '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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AKG - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Asanko Gold Inc	$1.06	-0.05 -4.50%	$1.12	$1.12	-5.36%	342,282 67.78%	505,000
Most Recent Note for AKG - 4/21/2020 12:11:28 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new 52-week high with a streak of 3 consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamentals are sub par.
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$2,321.62	-71.99 -3.01%	$2,428.31	$2,461.00	-5.66%	3,781,135 59.72%	6,331,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 4/21/2020 12:12:34 PM Pulling back from its all time high following an impressive spurt of gains last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +7% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, it 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$1,700.01	-83.23 -4.67%	$1,770.04	$1,830.50	-7.13%	36,618 85.16%	43,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 4/21/2020 12:14:14 PM Consolidating only -7.1% 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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CCOI - NASDAQ - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cogent Comm Group Inc	$88.62	-1.16 -1.29%	$91.10	$92.13	-3.81%	233,704 48.19%	485,000
Most Recent Note for CCOI - 4/21/2020 12:14:53 PM Reported earnings +0% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$44.20	-2.15 -4.64%	$46.11	$47.28	-6.51%	1,057,212 46.15%	2,291,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 4/21/2020 12:16:17 PM Pulling back today after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. 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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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$8.37	-0.51 -5.74%	$8.65	$9.69	-13.62%	432,040 104.36%	414,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 4/21/2020 12:18:01 PM Holding its ground stubbornly after spiking to a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 4/13/20. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. 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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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$94.90	-1.99 -2.05%	$98.15	$99.46	-4.59%	573,513 55.31%	1,037,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 4/21/2020 12:20:45 PM Pulling back today after wedging to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Dec '19 earnings +4% on a +19% increase in sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$42.46	-2.74 -6.06%	$44.85	$47.98	-11.50%	12,864,618 67.94%	18,936,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 4/21/2020 12:21:35 PM Retreating today for a 3rd consecutive loss after hitting a new 52-week high last week. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Faces some resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $50 level. This Chinese retailer reported earnings +14% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, breaking a streak of much stronger increases in the 4 prior quarterly 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 fundamental guidelines.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$45.99	-0.32 -0.68%	$46.93	$48.83	-5.83%	200,380 54.01%	371,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 4/21/2020 12:22:22 PM Impressively rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines towad thr prior high 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	$6.18	+0.02 0.32%	$6.20	$7.00	-11.71%	2,129,459 62.17%	3,425,000
Most Recent Note for MEET - 4/21/2020 12:23:08 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	$124.78	-0.01 -0.01%	$124.80	$124.80	-0.02%	673,903 46.86%	1,438,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 4/21/2020 12:23:31 PM Perched at its high. Previously noted M&A news with Nvidia (NVDA). Held its ground stubbornly since rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with big volume-driven gains. Due to report earnings news on 4/23/20. 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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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$270.29	-16.76 -5.84%	$284.77	$316.32	-14.55%	9,068,683 52.91%	17,141,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 4/21/2020 12:28:31 PM Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line ($260) after an impressive rebound. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $316 level. 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 also not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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OSUR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Orasure Technologies Inc	$14.07	+0.39 2.85%	$14.50	$13.71	2.63%	572,475 57.77%	991,000
Most Recent Note for OSUR - 4/21/2020 12:29:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to an impressive rebound from the March low ($5.23). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PLMR - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Palomar Holdings Inc	$55.90	-7.45 -11.76%	$65.55	$65.50	-14.66%	288,626 96.21%	300,000
Most Recent Note for PLMR - 4/21/2020 12:30:28 PM Retreating abruptly today after hitting a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since completing a new Public Offering on 1/10/20. Reported earnings +140% on +121% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $15 IPO on 4/17/19.
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$109.03	-3.14 -2.80%	$112.85	$124.45	-12.39%	5,397,352 51.53%	10,474,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 4/21/2020 12:31:11 PM Pulling back today and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $124 level. Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +25% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RP - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Realpage Inc	$58.77	-1.90 -3.13%	$60.58	$65.92	-10.85%	511,077 59.50%	859,000
Most Recent Note for RP - 4/21/2020 12:32:17 PM Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19.
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$38.84	-0.22 -0.56%	$41.50	$41.95	-7.41%	117,767 75.98%	155,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 4/21/2020 12:33:35 PM Challenged its all-time high when the prior mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +0% on +22% sales revenues for the Feb '20 quarter versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues totals have been in the $6-10 million range, growing, but still rather minuscule for publicly traded companies. Has a new CEO effective 6/26/18."
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WPM - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Wheaton Precious Metals	$34.89	-0.09 -0.26%	$35.56	$35.43	-1.52%	1,719,975 45.12%	3,812,000
Most Recent Note for WPM - 4/21/2020 12:34:16 PM Showed improved earnings in the Sep and Dec '19 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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ZYXI - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Zynex Inc	$13.34	+0.04 0.30%	$13.70	$15.27	-12.64%	170,317 45.30%	376,000
Most Recent Note for ZYXI - 4/21/2020 12:37:16 PM Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded back toward its 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 3/05/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +52% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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