Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 29th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2021
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DOW 33846.75 26.37 (0.08%) | NASDAQ 14035.13 -15.9 (-0.11%) | S&P 500 4192.39 9.21 (0.22%)

Time of Screening : 4/29/2021 11:53:39 AM Report Released : 4/29/2021 12:44:06 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
MRBK - NASDAQ Meridian Corp	$25.81	+0.00 0.00%	$26.86	34,589 93.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 37,000	$27.96 -7.69%	2/22/2021	$25.58	PP = $26.10 MB = $27.41
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2021 12:33:25 PM Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($25.71) and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. 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 right at 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
AGCO - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery A G C O Corp	$148.42	-7.74 -4.96%	$155.56	$158.62	-6.43%	457,634 75.27%	608,000
Most Recent Note for AGCO - 4/29/2021 11:57:33 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +133% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) following many negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$608.22	-5.15 -0.84%	$647.20	$634.46	-4.14%	635,961 100.79%	631,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 4/29/2021 12:00:18 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today hitting a new all-time high Reported earnings +241% on +62% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison with earning growth well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The downturn in FY '20 earnings from the prior year is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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AMRB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks American River Bankshrs	$20.09	+0.10 0.50%	$20.10	$21.08	-4.70%	41,871 126.88%	33,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/29/2021 12:01:27 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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BC - NYSE - Leisure-Products Brunswick Corp	$104.55	-0.91 -0.86%	$109.18	$108.95	-4.04%	505,447 77.40%	653,000
Most Recent Note for BC - 4/29/2021 12:03:58 PM Revered into the red after touching a new all-time high today. Quarterly earnings increases in Sep, Dec '20, and Mar '21 periods were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly results were sub par and included many negative comparisons. Has maintained a slow steady annual earnings history.
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CCS - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Century Communities Inc	$74.52	+8.25 12.45%	$74.61	$68.93	8.11%	800,442 170.31%	470,000
Most Recent Note for CCS - 4/29/2021 12:07:12 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line ($61.63) and gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with heavier volume behind its 5th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +275% on +67% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th strong quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19, a flaw regarding the fact-based investment system.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$33.90	+0.19 0.55%	$34.61	$33.98	-0.25%	23,008 85.21%	27,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 4/29/2021 12:07:47 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 6th 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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FCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Choice Bancorp	$32.08	+0.62 1.97%	$32.45	$31.53	1.74%	135,277 281.83%	48,000
Most Recent Note for FCBP - 4/29/2021 12:08:43 PM Gapped up on 4/27/21 hitting new multi-year highs after M&A news and as it reported Mar '21 earnings +110% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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FIVE - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Five Below Inc	$202.38	+4.99 2.53%	$204.00	$205.28	-1.42%	572,133 72.33%	791,000
Most Recent Note for FIVE - 4/29/2021 12:09:58 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line ($193) and it has been hovering in a tight range near its all-time highs in recent weeks. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +12% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/05/19.
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$11.96	+0.15 1.27%	$12.00	$13.23	-9.60%	65,938 77.57%	85,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 4/29/2021 12:12:33 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high after rebounding above its 50 DMA line with this weeks gains. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +206% on +71 sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$67.43	+0.93 1.40%	$67.67	$73.62	-8.41%	13,320 95.14%	14,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 4/29/2021 12:16:17 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($66.76) where it found prompt support during its ongoing ascent. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +137% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), matching 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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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$34.66	-1.58 -4.36%	$34.99	$36.31	-4.54%	25,123 104.68%	24,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 4/29/2021 12:17:03 PM Gapped down today pulling back from its 52-week high following volume-driven gains, and it is 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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LKQ - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Auto Parts L K Q Corp	$47.80	+2.28 5.01%	$49.33	$46.21	3.44%	1,620,489 88.26%	1,836,000
Most Recent Note for LKQ - 4/29/2021 12:19:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +65% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with waning sales revenues. Went through a deep consolidation since since last noted with caution in the 10/31/19 mid-day report.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$108.18	-3.95 -3.52%	$112.56	$120.24	-10.03%	1,058,474 128.92%	821,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 4/29/2021 12:27:06 PM Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm is pulling back near its 50 DMA ($106.51) line with today's 4th consecutive loss backed by higher volume. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $120 level. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +245% on +117% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.51	+0.02 0.75%	$2.52	$2.50	0.34%	4,126,905 65.37%	6,313,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 4/29/2021 12:27:25 PM UK-based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history.
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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$60.05	-1.17 -1.91%	$61.25	$62.99	-4.67%	444,874 79.44%	560,000
Most Recent Note for MDC - 4/29/2021 12:31:19 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, but it has not formed a sound base pattern and is slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($57.71). Reported earnings +190% on +51% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has good
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MTDR - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Matador Resources Co	$26.91	+1.21 4.71%	$28.49	$27.43	-1.90%	1,286,239 69.23%	1,858,000
Most Recent Note for MTDR - 4/29/2021 12:34:56 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and waning sales revenues.
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NAVI - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Navient Corporation	$17.00	+0.80 4.94%	$17.06	$16.21	4.87%	1,600,599 76.69%	2,087,000
Most Recent Note for NAVI - 4/29/2021 12:36:44 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +235% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain.
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OMF - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans OneMain Holdings Inc	$53.61	-3.47 -6.08%	$55.92	$57.59	-6.91%	1,292,622 114.80%	1,126,000
Most Recent Note for OMF - 4/29/2021 12:37:48 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and testing support again at its 50 DMA line ($53.24). 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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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$136.52	-11.77 -7.94%	$144.73	$149.50	-8.68%	848,929 73.18%	1,160,000
Most Recent Note for PTC - 4/29/2021 12:39:34 PM Pulling back from near its all-time high and violating its its 50 DMA line ($138) again with today's big loss. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Mar '21 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been good after a downturn in FY '16 and '17.
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UPS - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service United Parcel Svc Cl B	$200.92	+2.55 1.28%	$201.39	$198.43	1.25%	2,798,192 79.29%	3,529,000
Most Recent Note for UPS - 4/29/2021 12:43:57 PM Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +141% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Powering to new all-time highs with gains back by above average volume conviction after a "breakaway gap" on 4/27/21. Fundamental concerns remain, however sequential quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in sales revenues and earnings.
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