Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 22nd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2021
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DOW 34086.64 -50.67 (-0.15%) | NASDAQ 13986.77 36.55 (0.26%) | S&P 500 4173.78 0.36 (0.01%)

Time of Screening : 4/22/2021 12:15:46 PM Report Released : 4/22/2021 1:31:56 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
ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$47.33	+4.33 10.06%	$47.34	$48.31	-2.04%	71,374 356.87%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/22/2021 12:17:23 PM Perched at multi-year highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($38.29) 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	$19.72	+0.07 0.36%	$19.75	$21.08	-6.45%	49,031 196.12%	25,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/22/2021 12:17:43 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	$650.99	-4.50 -0.69%	$665.87	$655.84	-0.74%	682,812 66.23%	1,031,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/22/2021 12:21:22 PM Hit a new all-time high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Stubbornly held 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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CFG - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Citizens Financial Group, Inc	$43.89	-0.15 -0.34%	$44.22	$47.56	-7.72%	3,462,333 58.05%	5,964,000
Most Recent Note for CFG - 4/22/2021 12:23:59 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +50% on -11% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and it has an up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$93.57	+0.27 0.29%	$93.92	$96.91	-3.45%	1,951,913 64.63%	3,020,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 4/22/2021 12:29:18 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time high, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($85.09) during the prior consolidation. Reported earnings +95% on +43% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 6th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong.
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ERII - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Pollution &; Treatment Controls Energy Recovery Inc	$21.25	+0.65 3.16%	$21.59	$20.86	1.87%	506,358 105.71%	479,000
Most Recent Note for ERII - 4/22/2021 12:35:46 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today hitting another new all-time high. Reported strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($17.71) during an orderly consolidation since 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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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$65.11	-0.27 -0.42%	$65.55	$73.62	-11.56%	8,129 62.53%	13,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 4/22/2021 12:39:17 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($66) this week. It stalled after last noted in the 3/08/21 mid-day report at its all-time high - "Reported earnings +100% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been great. This thinly traded Bank completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17."
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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$15.51	+0.13 0.85%	$15.64	$16.12	-3.78%	234,108 58.09%	403,000
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 4/22/2021 12:41:39 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Concerns remain as when last noted in the 1/08/21 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines for this low-priced stock."
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GTLS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Equipment &; Services Chart Industries Inc	$146.28	+10.73 7.92%	$146.31	$166.14	-11.95%	272,444 78.51%	347,000
Most Recent Note for GTLS - 4/22/2021 12:44:03 PM Today's big gain has it rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($145) which acted as resistance in recent weeks after slumping from its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 10/22/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$203.55	+6.02 3.05%	$205.58	$198.51	2.54%	975,914 64.16%	1,521,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 4/22/2021 12:48:48 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +78% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons had sub par sales revenues growth and its earnings (C and A criteria) history in not a great match with the investment system's winning models. Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14.
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HIG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hartford Finl Svcs Grp	$66.69	-0.76 -1.13%	$67.69	$69.60	-4.18%	3,629,476 105.35%	3,445,000
Most Recent Note for HIG - 4/22/2021 12:49:45 PM Consolidating ina tight range after spiking to new multi-year highs on 3/18/21 with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +23% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$33.88	-1.77 -4.96%	$34.92	$36.31	-6.69%	25,702 116.83%	22,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 4/22/2021 12:50:48 PM Perched near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains, 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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ISDR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software Issuer Direct Corp	$25.56	+0.76 3.06%	$25.96	$27.73	-7.83%	16,196 64.78%	25,000
Most Recent Note for ISDR - 4/22/2021 12:55:22 PM Today's gain has it poised for a best-ever close and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Recently finding support above its 50 DMA line ($23.16). Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '20 quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Lackluster annual earnings history (A criteria).
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$619.58	-21.68 -3.38%	$649.94	$669.00	-7.39%	1,141,966 67.06%	1,703,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 4/22/2021 12:57:22 PM Consolidating above the prior high ($603) which defines initial support. Last noted in the 4/01/21 mid-day report 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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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$57.50	+4.64 8.78%	$58.73	$55.19	4.19%	52,548 71.01%	74,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 4/22/2021 12:59:43 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +47% on +6% sales revenues. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground above its 50 DMA line following an impressive streak of gains when last noted with caution in the 3/12/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +49% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but sub par sales revenues growth leaves fundamental concerns. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since its $35 IPO on November 8, 2017."
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$28.97	+2.32 8.71%	$29.07	$32.25	-10.17%	107,920 64.62%	167,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 4/22/2021 1:02:16 PM Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +74% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 3/15/21 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par (waning) sales revenues growth, so fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Completed its $10 IPO on 7/17/15.
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$85.44	-4.05 -4.53%	$88.36	$96.96	-11.88%	16,796,866 80.49%	20,867,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 4/22/2021 1:05:48 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week, slumping below its 50 DMA line ($89.30) with recent losses. The 4/13/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +118% on +30% sales revenues for the Feb '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd 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	$30.06	+2.48 8.99%	$30.92	$30.43	-1.22%	26,865 99.50%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 4/22/2021 1:07:58 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +524% on +176% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 4/01/21 mid-day report - "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	$77.34	-2.84 -3.54%	$79.01	$82.76	-6.55%	2,090,078 67.01%	3,119,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 4/22/2021 1:10:21 PM Gapped down today after it was stubbornly holding its ground perched near its 52-week high and within close striking distance of its 2008 all-time high ($83.56) today. Reported earnings +213% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '21 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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PFC - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Premier Financial Corp	$32.43	+0.62 1.95%	$32.60	$35.90	-9.67%	80,917 60.84%	133,000
Most Recent Note for PFC - 4/22/2021 1:12:42 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +358% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Finding support near its 50 DMA line while hovering near its all-time high. Has a new CEO as of 4/01/21. Last noted in the 3/23/21 mid-day report with caution - "Two of the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues increases. Annual earnings history has been steady."
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PPD - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc PPD Inc	$46.18	+0.03 0.05%	$46.30	$46.49	-0.68%	2,454,116 82.52%	2,974,000
Most Recent Note for PPD - 4/22/2021 1:14:23 PM Perched at its all-time high following a Special Dividend and M&A news with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) 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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SMBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Smart Financial Inc	$23.05	+0.20 0.85%	$23.41	$23.96	-3.82%	29,933 78.77%	38,000
Most Recent Note for SMBK - 4/22/2021 1:16:10 PM Reported earnings +117% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17.
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SNA - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Snap On Inc	$241.28	+4.29 1.81%	$241.28	$238.10	1.33%	317,175 67.20%	472,000
Most Recent Note for SNA - 4/22/2021 1:18:41 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +35% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$56.33	+1.80 3.29%	$57.68	$57.88	-2.69%	1,061,123 107.62%	986,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 4/22/2021 1:20:53 PM Challenging its 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($52.60) during the recent consolidation. 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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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$79.04	+0.76 0.97%	$85.30	$81.90	-3.49%	290,155 76.76%	378,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 4/22/2021 1:25:01 PM Extended from any sound base, it erased much of today's early gain after hitting new 52 week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +157% on +77% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings growth has been strong and steady (A criteria).
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VMI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Valmont Industries Inc	$231.43	-7.31 -3.06%	$238.99	$251.63	-8.03%	107,686 67.73%	159,000
Most Recent Note for VMI - 4/22/2021 1:27:51 PM Held its ground in a tight range and near its 50 DMA line ($236) since last noted in the 2/19/21 mid-day report. Reported earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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WHR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Whirlpool Corp	$233.18	-1.52 -0.65%	$246.24	$240.50	-3.04%	903,654 148.38%	609,000
Most Recent Note for WHR - 4/22/2021 1:31:45 PM Extended from any sound base, it reversed into the red today after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +152% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly earnings comparison with sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady.
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