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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/26/2021 12:12:58 PM Report Released : 4/26/2021 1:23:42 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
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$39.68	+2.95 8.02%	$39.90	235,634 167.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 141,000	$38.75 2.39%	4/26/2021	$39.68	PP = $38.85 MB = $40.79
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2021 12:31:42 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/16/21 high plus 10 cents. A strong close above the pivot point may help clinch a convincing new technical buy signal. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($32.23) with a big gap up on the prior session. Bullish action came after it reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +440% on +45% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Found support near prior highs in the $28 area since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/29/21. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/29/2021. Click here.
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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	$44.00	-1.36 -3.00%	$46.59	$48.31	-8.92%	29,218 121.74%	24,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/26/2021 12:15:02 PM Pulling back from multi-year highs today following big volume-driven gains. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($38.74) during its ongoing ascent. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +44% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison 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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AGCO - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery A G C O Corp	$155.73	+2.01 1.30%	$157.11	$155.95	-0.14%	440,232 72.53%	607,000
Most Recent Note for AGCO - 4/26/2021 12:16:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +64% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AMRB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks American River Bankshrs	$19.99	+0.09 0.45%	$20.10	$21.08	-5.17%	32,686 108.95%	30,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/26/2021 12:17:09 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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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$102.75	+0.74 0.73%	$104.16	$102.41	0.33%	585,182 70.76%	827,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 4/26/2021 12:18:48 PM Perched at its all-time high today following 3 consecutive gains, extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground since noted with caution in the 3/08/21 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +94% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and prior earnings history."
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BX - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Blackstone Group Lp	$87.21	-0.01 -0.01%	$87.89	$87.42	-0.24%	1,868,061 65.64%	2,846,000
Most Recent Note for BX - 4/26/2021 12:20:14 PM Perched at its all-time high today following 5 consecutive gains marked by volume, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history.
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CBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Capital Bancorp Inc	$22.54	-0.23 -1.01%	$22.93	$23.10	-2.42%	51,887 110.40%	47,000
Most Recent Note for CBNK - 4/26/2021 12:21:55 PM Perched at its all-time high today following a big volume-driven gain, extended from the prior high in the $20 area. Reported earnings +210% on +49% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$29.77	+0.62 2.12%	$29.99	$29.92	-0.51%	16,204 57.87%	28,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 4/26/2021 12:32:40 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains after consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. This Greenville, SC - based Apparel firm has been rebounding after deep consolidation since noted in the 12/19/19 mid-day report perched near its all-time high - "Prior comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$22.18	+0.26 1.19%	$22.83	$22.85	-2.93%	483,552 206.65%	234,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 4/26/2021 12:34:33 PM Gapped up for a new all-time high on the prior session following M&A news. Reported earnings +92% on -4% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Choice Bancorp	$24.60	-0.15 -0.62%	$24.99	$25.32	-2.86%	18,714 74.86%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FCBP - 4/26/2021 12:35:27 PM Held its ground in a tight range since last noted in the 3/04/21 mid-day report - "Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $27 level."
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$110.93	-2.79 -2.45%	$116.47	$114.41	-3.04%	506,310 64.66%	783,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 4/26/2021 12:41:21 PM Hit another new all-time high today but reversed into the red. After 2 noted volume-driven gains while rallying from a 12-week base, it was last noted in the 4/16/21 mid-day report - "Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and on 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00."
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GLP - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Global Partners Lp	$22.31	+0.60 2.74%	$22.75	$23.86	-6.52%	96,291 71.86%	134,000
Most Recent Note for GLP - 4/26/2021 12:43:46 PM Hovering above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution at its 52-week high in the 3/15/21 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Insider buying at lows in 2020 was an encouraging sign."
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HONE - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Harborone Bancorp Inc	$14.99	+0.20 1.35%	$15.10	$15.14	-0.99%	275,143 99.33%	277,000
Most Recent Note for HONE - 4/26/2021 12:46:27 PM Held its ground above prior highs since its technical breakout out on 4/19/21, spiking to new 52-week and all-time highs. The past 4 quarterly earnings increases through Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$57.74	+3.20 5.87%	$58.64	$63.99	-9.77%	404,642 68.58%	590,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 4/26/2021 12:49:00 PM Today's 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain has it rebounding from below its 50 DMA line ($50.87) toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +635% on +70% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. The past 4 quarterly comparisons have been well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/21/18 and went through a deep and choppy consolidation before rebounding and rallying impressively.
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KB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks K B Financial Group Adr	$49.99	+1.03 2.10%	$50.15	$49.71	0.56%	179,840 81.75%	220,000
Most Recent Note for KB - 4/26/2021 12:51:50 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain marked by higher volume. Made choppy progress since last noted with caution in the 12/14/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain for this South Korean banking firm."
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$59.93	+2.09 3.61%	$61.24	$58.48	2.48%	551,229 62.85%	877,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 4/26/2021 12:54:11 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +197% on +86% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a 4th strong quarterly comparison. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$30.26	+0.82 2.79%	$30.40	$32.25	-6.17%	194,957 123.39%	158,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 4/26/2021 12:56:49 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line, and rising toward its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +74% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$29.83	+0.07 0.24%	$30.67	$30.92	-3.53%	20,107 74.47%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 4/26/2021 1:00:50 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +524% on +176% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Hovering near its 52-week high following a big volume-driven gain noted last week when trying to clear an orderly base. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 4/01/21 mid-day report - "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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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$95.15	+5.20 5.78%	$95.25	$93.84	1.40%	128,582 92.51%	139,000
Most Recent Note for PATK - 4/26/2021 1:04:21 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain. Reported very strong Sep and Dec '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/02/18 and went through a long and choppy consolidation
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$59.45	+0.60 1.02%	$60.55	$61.45	-3.25%	44,092 60.40%	73,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 4/26/2021 1:05:36 PM Extended from any sound base, perched near its all-time high following a recently noted streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Bullish action came after it reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +104% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16.
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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$5.09	+0.03 0.59%	$5.12	$5.68	-10.39%	146,878 60.69%	242,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 4/26/2021 1:07:59 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling. The 4/13/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since noted with caution near its all-time high in the 7/29/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +100% on +98% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $5 million area and sub par earnings history has been a concern for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17."
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$1,230.08	-53.82 -4.19%	$1,273.32	$1,349.98	-8.88%	96,979 85.82%	113,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 4/26/2021 1:11:55 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +246% on +65% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Down today with above average volume, it hit another new all-time high on the prior session while there was noted "churning" last week. Tallied 5 consecutive volume-driven gains after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($1,152) and made steady progress after noted in the 3/29/21 mid-day report - "The choppy 5-week consolidation looks like a riskier late-stage base. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16 & '17."
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SBCF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Seacoast Banking Corp Fl	$37.37	+0.45 1.22%	$38.70	$40.93	-8.70%	161,354 67.80%	238,000
Most Recent Note for SBCF - 4/26/2021 1:14:33 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17.
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$54.18	+2.29 4.41%	$54.55	$52.72	2.77%	2,276,696 100.74%	2,260,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 4/26/2021 1:16:08 PM Hitting another new high with today's big volume-driven gain. The 4/20/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +139% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Recent volume-driven gains helped it rebound near its all-time high after long and choppy consolidation. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007."
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$77.87	-1.47 -1.85%	$79.52	$81.46	-4.41%	226,403 94.73%	239,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 4/26/2021 1:16:41 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high since noted with caution in the 2/18/21 mid-day report - "Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm."
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$40.75	+0.81 2.03%	$41.41	$40.55	0.49%	881,387 124.84%	706,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 4/26/2021 1:18:14 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer is hitting another new 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain. Due to report Mar '21 quarterly results. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong Dec '20 quarterly earnings with +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$83.70	+2.30 2.83%	$84.91	$85.30	-1.88%	231,454 58.74%	394,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 4/26/2021 1:21:10 PM Extended from any sound base, hitting new 52 week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive 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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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$11.06	+0.44 4.18%	$11.25	$11.28	-1.91%	4,352,426 64.24%	6,775,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 4/26/2021 1:23:31 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high with a 4th consecutive gain backed by increasing volume after a 10-week cup shaped base. Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +167% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Company previously reported it expected to settle litigation and regulatory concerns with regard to a Micron (MU) dispute. Recent quarters showed solid earnings and improved sales revenues increases satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong but included a downturn in FY '18.
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