Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 4/27/2021 12:06:56 PM Report Released : 4/27/2021 1:23:53 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	$38.68	-1.37 -3.42%	$40.00	124,035 84.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 147,000	$40.26 -3.92%	4/26/2021	$39.68	PP = $38.85 MB = $40.79
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2021 12:15:21 PM Y - Pulling back today. Finished strong on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/16/21 high plus 10 cents. The big gain for a new 52-week high and strong close above the pivot point backed by +273% above average volume clinched a convincing new technical buy signal. 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 4/26/2021. Click here.
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CROX - NASDAQ Crocs Inc	$99.81	+14.97 17.64%	$101.00	5,172,357 485.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,065,000	$86.40 15.52%	4/27/2021	$99.81	PP = $86.50 MB = $90.83
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2021 12:21:53 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/15/21 high plus 10 cents. Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's "breakaway gap" and 5th consecutive gain with increasing volume. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +577% on +64% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison after some negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady following losses in FY '15 and '16. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/24/2008. Click here.
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EDUC - NASDAQ Educational Development	$18.35	+1.05 6.04%	$18.51	34,101 131.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,000	$20.00 -8.28%	3/10/2021	$17.89	PP = $20.10 MB = $21.11
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2021 12:26:38 PM Y - Tallying a big volume-driven gain today after 3 gains backed by light volume. Volume totals cooled while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($17.14) which defines important near-term support. Met stubborn resistance in the $19-20 area. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/16/2021. Click here.
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MRBK - NASDAQ Meridian Corp	$26.37	+1.63 6.57%	$26.78	30,017 81.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 37,000	$27.96 -5.70%	2/22/2021	$25.58	PP = $26.10 MB = $27.41
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2021 12:54:01 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($25.63). Reported Mar '21 earnings +323% on +93% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Recent low ($24.01 on 4/21/21) defines important near-term support where any violation may trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. Its Relative Strength Rating is 79, just below the 80+ minimum guideline. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/12/2021. 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	$45.41	+0.10 0.22%	$45.73	$48.31	-6.00%	18,660 77.75%	24,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 4/27/2021 12:09:17 PM Perched near multi-year highs following big volume-driven gains last week. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($39) 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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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$102.37	+0.87 0.85%	$103.01	$104.16	-1.72%	540,165 63.92%	845,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 4/27/2021 12:12:03 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground while recently wedging higher. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +207% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and prior earnings history.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$32.00	+1.20 3.90%	$32.50	$30.84	3.76%	30,495 108.91%	28,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 4/27/2021 12:24:38 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive gain after consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. This Greenville, SC - based Apparel firm has rebounded impressively 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	$22.60	+0.16 0.71%	$22.66	$22.85	-1.09%	236,025 92.56%	255,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 4/27/2021 12:25:05 PM Gapped up for a new all-time high on 4/23/21 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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FBC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$49.01	+0.71 1.47%	$49.22	$51.58	-4.98%	862,092 127.34%	677,000
Most Recent Note for FBC - 4/27/2021 12:28:52 PM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/20/21 after sputtering below its 50 DMA line for weeks while its Relative Strength Rating slumped below the 80+ minimum guideline.
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FCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Choice Bancorp	$30.94	+6.64 27.33%	$30.94	$25.32	22.20%	471,024 1,811.63%	26,000
Most Recent Note for FCBP - 4/27/2021 12:30:30 PM Reported Mar '21 earnings +110% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs. Held its ground in a tight range since 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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FFIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks First Finl Bankshares	$49.52	+0.95 1.96%	$49.81	$51.60	-4.03%	416,158 78.52%	530,000
Most Recent Note for FFIN - 4/27/2021 12:34:54 PM Rising near its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, it held its ground near its 50 DMA line while consolidating. Reported earnings +54% on +7% 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) history has been slow and steady, but not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FOXF - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Fox Factory Holding Corp	$164.43	-0.36 -0.22%	$166.88	$165.55	-0.68%	210,642 73.65%	286,000
Most Recent Note for FOXF - 4/27/2021 12:35:51 PM Perched at its all-time high today following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 2 quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/19/20. Completed prior Secondary Offerings on 3/02/17, 11/18/16. 8/10/16, 3/11/16, and 7/11/14.
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HSII - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heidrick & Struggles	$42.93	+5.20 13.78%	$45.91	$39.57	8.49%	142,932 118.13%	121,000
Most Recent Note for HSII - 4/27/2021 12:38:02 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +95% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly results were erratic. Last noted in the 7/31/18 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$91.45	+3.05 3.44%	$92.38	$90.24	1.34%	513,837 64.47%	797,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 4/27/2021 12:40:29 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, wedging higher. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/04/21 mid-day report - "Earnings improved +104% on +60% sales revenues in the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 11/29/19 mid-day report - 'Limited history is a concern for this Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm since its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.'"
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KB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks K B Financial Group Adr	$50.25	-0.12 -0.24%	$50.50	$50.42	-0.34%	164,875 72.31%	228,000
Most Recent Note for KB - 4/27/2021 12:42:56 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +84% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Perched at new multi-year highs today following 3 consecutive gains marked by increasing volume. Made choppy progress since noted with caution in the 12/14/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain for this South Korean banking firm."
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$168.52	-25.79 -13.27%	$178.49	$196.12	-14.08%	319,196 157.24%	203,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 4/27/2021 12:50:17 PM Gapped down today abruptly pulling back from its all-time high after recently wedging higher. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Mar '21 earnings +50% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history has still been strong. It made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/05/19.
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OMF - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans OneMain Holdings Inc	$55.56	+0.26 0.47%	$56.98	$57.50	-3.37%	765,834 62.67%	1,222,000
Most Recent Note for OMF - 4/27/2021 12:56:05 PM Perched at its all-time high after finding support again at its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/11/21. Reported earnings +999% on -8% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investing system.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$27.51	+0.94 3.54%	$27.73	$26.85	2.46%	182,501 77.99%	234,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 4/27/2021 12:57:21 PM Reported earnings +80% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/18.
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$144.06	-0.87 -0.60%	$144.42	$147.73	-2.49%	584,610 74.47%	785,000
Most Recent Note for PII - 4/27/2021 1:00:52 PM Churning higher volume while hovering near its 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported very strong Sep, Dec '20, and Mar '21 quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) versus the year ago periods with impressive sequential acceleration. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$5.19	+0.09 1.76%	$5.20	$5.68	-8.63%	155,476 63.72%	244,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 4/27/2021 1:02:09 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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	$1,196.07	-37.92 -3.07%	$1,231.66	$1,349.98	-11.40%	95,670 83.19%	115,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 4/27/2021 1:06:27 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 for a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume, encountering distributional pressure after noted "churning" last week. Made little progress after rising from a choppy 5-week consolidation with the look of a riskier late-stage base. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16 & '17.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$49.72	-3.14 -5.94%	$52.77	$57.69	-13.82%	748,504 237.62%	315,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 4/27/2021 1:09:20 PM Pulled back abruptly undercutting prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($48.91) with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. 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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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$91.76	-5.44 -5.60%	$97.30	$104.57	-12.25%	188,531 58.55%	322,000
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 4/27/2021 1:14:29 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($90.84) but today's loss has it slumping back below prior highs in the $95-96 area, falling back into the previously noted base raising some concerns. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +277% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sequential comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (A criteria).
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TPB - NYSE - Tobacco Turning Point Brands Inc	$53.27	+4.69 9.64%	$53.47	$61.08	-12.79%	187,440 95.63%	196,000
Most Recent Note for TPB - 4/27/2021 1:17:17 PM Gapped up today rebounding back above its 50 DMA line ($50.56) but it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $61 level. This Tobacco firm reported earnings +57% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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UMBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks U M B Financial Corp	$96.20	+0.87 0.91%	$97.87	$99.82	-3.63%	189,140 88.38%	214,000
Most Recent Note for UMBF - 4/27/2021 1:21:07 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and perched near its all-time high. Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues growth and its earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$264.87	+3.19 1.22%	$270.00	$270.00	-1.90%	46,465 103.26%	45,000
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 4/27/2021 1:23:25 PM Matched multi-year highs with today's early volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($251) during consolidations since the 1/22/21 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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