Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2021
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DOW 34034.58 213.28 (0.63%) | NASDAQ 13887.62 101.35 (0.74%) | S&P 500 4160.69 25.75 (0.62%)

Time of Screening : 4/21/2021 12:29:27 PM Report Released : 4/21/2021 1:07:07 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
LAD - NYSE Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$377.00	+2.21 0.59%	$380.73	216,608 73.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 294,000	$417.98 -9.80%	4/21/2021	$377.00	PP = $418.08 MB = $438.98
Most Recent Note - 4/21/2021 12:48:58 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/17/21 high plus 10 cents. Today's gain has it rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($384) which has acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/30/20. Reported earnings +193% on +55% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline with sequential quarters showing acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. This Medford, Oregon-based Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings. 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
ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$43.89	+5.97 15.74%	$48.31	$43.40	1.13%	185,062 1,233.75%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/21/2021 12:31:49 PM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($38.02) during its ongoing ascent. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '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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AMRB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks American River Bankshrs	$19.65	+0.34 1.76%	$19.77	$21.08	-6.78%	40,534 193.02%	21,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/21/2021 12:32:23 PM Gapped up 4/19/21 for new multi-year highs following M&A news. Earnings growth was above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Mar '21. Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady following a downturn in FY '17, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$638.25	+21.31 3.45%	$643.34	$653.00	-2.26%	1,037,279 103.52%	1,002,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/21/2021 12:33:17 PM Hovering near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks following volume-driven gains. 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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BOKF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks B O K Financial Corp	$86.22	-1.97 -2.23%	$87.57	$98.95	-12.87%	219,383 105.98%	207,000
Most Recent Note for BOKF - 4/21/2021 12:35:15 PM Pulling back from near its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss. The past 2 quarterly comparisons through Mar '21 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but with waning sales revenues. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ERII - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Pollution &; Treatment Controls Energy Recovery Inc	$20.49	+2.49 13.83%	$20.86	$20.25	1.19%	1,281,700 289.32%	443,000
Most Recent Note for ERII - 4/21/2021 12:37:29 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($17.58) during an orderly consolidation since last noted with caution in the 3/16/21 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$35.27	+1.43 4.23%	$35.49	$36.31	-2.86%	51,750 258.75%	20,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 4/21/2021 12:39:10 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. This Taiwanese Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing firm reported earnings +37% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons have been erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a slight downturn in FY '20.
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JCOM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services J 2 Global Inc	$121.14	-8.22 -6.35%	$128.71	$135.24	-10.43%	469,576 85.38%	550,000
Most Recent Note for JCOM - 4/21/2021 12:42:24 PM Extended from any sound base and abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss. The 4/20/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria)."
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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$63.32	-1.61 -2.48%	$64.98	$69.02	-8.26%	1,595,821 97.37%	1,639,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 4/21/2021 12:50:31 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive loss following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Quarterly comparisons for Sep and Dec '20 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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OFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks O F G Bancorp	$23.79	+1.31 5.83%	$23.87	$24.04	-1.04%	154,334 61.49%	251,000
Most Recent Note for OFG - 4/21/2021 12:51:54 PM Reported earnings +33% on -9% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ORRF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Orrstown Financial Svcs	$22.23	+0.77 3.56%	$23.00	$24.74	-10.15%	27,773 79.35%	35,000
Most Recent Note for ORRF - 4/21/2021 12:54:08 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($21.47) since hitting new 52-week highs with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain when last noted with caution in the 3/08/21 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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PCH - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Potlatch Corp	$59.80	-1.17 -1.92%	$61.55	$62.49	-4.30%	368,955 73.94%	499,000
Most Recent Note for PCH - 4/21/2021 12:57:22 PM This REIT is perched near its all-time high following an impressive spurt of gains. Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria).
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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$86.30	+1.50 1.76%	$86.74	$96.52	-10.59%	249,198 58.50%	426,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 4/21/2021 12:58:59 PM Halted its slide near its 50 DMA line ($86.39) with today's gain following a damaging volume-driven loss when the 4/20/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 1/23/17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/16."
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PPD - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc PPD Inc	$46.29	+0.00 0.00%	$46.39	$46.49	-0.43%	2,479,390 86.72%	2,859,000
Most Recent Note for PPD - 4/21/2021 1:01:15 PM Perched at its all-time high following a Special Dividend on 4/15/21. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +50% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the 4 latest comparisons. Found support at its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 9/24/20 mid-day report after pricing a Secondary Offering. Limited history since its $27 IPO on 2/06/20.
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SCCO - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Southern Copper Corp	$71.34	-0.05 -0.07%	$71.48	$83.15	-14.21%	781,135 63.25%	1,235,000
Most Recent Note for SCCO - 4/21/2021 1:02:56 PM Pulled back below its 50 DMA line ($72.97) with this week's losses after nearly challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results, its 2nd comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SCHN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Schnitzer Steel Inds A	$42.34	+0.58 1.39%	$43.05	$46.86	-9.65%	196,110 59.97%	327,000
Most Recent Note for SCHN - 4/21/2021 1:04:24 PM making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($39.54) and perched near multi-year highs. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Nov '20 and Feb '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down, leaving concerns.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$52.70	+0.09 0.17%	$53.34	$57.69	-8.65%	182,510 61.04%	299,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 4/21/2021 1:05:25 PM Perched near its all-time high today consolidating following big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported +67% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Feb '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Mostly sub par sales revenues growth rate and its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) are concerns, fundamentally. Has a new CEO as of 8/31/20. Completed its $121 IPO on 5/24/17 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/30/17."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$53.34	+1.32 2.53%	$55.88	$57.88	-7.85%	803,650 81.92%	981,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 4/21/2021 1:06:59 PM Consolidating near multi-year highs and above its 50 DMA line ($52.49) which has been acting as support. Reported earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth not meeting the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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