Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 4TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 5/4/2021 12:04:08 PM Report Released : 5/4/2021 1:00:39 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
CRL - NYSE Charles River Labs Intl	$339.30	+7.35 2.21%	$343.47	239,434 79.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 301,000	$337.48 0.54%	12/17/2020	$247.06	PP = $257.98 MB = $270.88
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2021 12:15:21 PM G - Hitting another new all-time high with today's gain, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($300) acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +17%v sales revenues versus the year ago period. Two of the past 3 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/9/2021. Click here.
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OPY - NYSE Oppenheimer Holdings Inc	$49.00	-1.75 -3.45%	$51.03	85,383 67.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 126,000	$52.45 -6.58%	2/25/2021	$38.95	PP = $38.11 MB = $40.02
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2021 12:40:38 PM G - Powered higher in recent weeks and it is very extended from any sound base. Bullish action came after it reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +402% on +59% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior high in the $44 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($42.67). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/20/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$618.02	-36.41 -5.56%	$639.23	$675.65	-8.53%	841,197 80.73%	1,042,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 5/4/2021 12:07:07 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high hit last week. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +264% on +90% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The 4 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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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$30.68	-0.51 -1.62%	$31.23	$33.74	-9.08%	1,364,340 66.52%	2,051,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 5/4/2021 12:09:18 PM Hovering near its high after proposing a Secondary Offering on 5/03/21. A "negative reversal" was noted at its 52-week high on 4/06/21. Its 50 DMA line previously acted as support. Reported Jan '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/29/21. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20.
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BG - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Bunge Ltd	$87.64	+1.81 2.11%	$89.23	$88.84	-1.35%	1,164,529 94.37%	1,234,000
Most Recent Note for BG - 5/4/2021 12:11:33 PM Perched at its 52 week high today while adding to recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +244% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison with improved sales. Sales revenues had been waning, not growing for at least the prior 7 comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '16 and '17, not increasing steadily.
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BZH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Beazer Homes U S A Inc	$24.24	+0.43 1.81%	$24.45	$24.04	0.83%	317,037 66.33%	478,000
Most Recent Note for BZH - 5/4/2021 12:12:28 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line and today's 5th consecutive gain with heavier volume has it hitting another new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CNBKA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Century Bancorp Inc Ma	$114.60	+0.42 0.37%	$114.77	$121.32	-5.54%	42,628 185.34%	23,000
Most Recent Note for CNBKA - 5/4/2021 12:12:46 PM Gapped up to new highs on 4/08/21 with a big volume-driven gain on M&A news. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '20 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$22.56	+0.15 0.67%	$22.56	$22.97	-1.78%	261,325 83.22%	314,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 5/4/2021 12:15:34 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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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$120.46	-0.06 -0.05%	$120.80	$122.40	-1.58%	226,904 79.90%	284,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 5/4/2021 12:18:09 PM Recently wedged into new all-time high territory. Reported earnings +14% on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$454.60	-4.98 -1.08%	$458.44	$462.83	-1.78%	247,105 81.55%	303,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 5/4/2021 12:23:13 PM Stubbornly holding its ground at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Due to report Mar '21 quarterly results on 5/06/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), so fundamental concerns remain."
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FCBP - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Choice Bancorp	$32.26	-0.08 -0.25%	$32.32	$32.45	-0.59%	104,836 166.41%	63,000
Most Recent Note for FCBP - 5/4/2021 12:23:45 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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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$15.03	-1.15 -7.08%	$15.86	$16.28	-7.71%	489,441 131.57%	372,000
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 5/4/2021 12:25:46 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating after touching a new 52-week high. Testing its 50 DMA line ($15.06). Concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines for this low-priced stock."
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GLP - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Global Partners Lp	$25.75	+0.00 0.00%	$25.88	$25.75	0.00%	102,252 73.04%	140,000
Most Recent Note for GLP - 5/4/2021 12:26:39 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's gain adding to a spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Hovered above its 50 DMA line forming an orderly base since noted with caution 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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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$21.65	-0.52 -2.35%	$22.25	$23.25	-6.88%	501,236 73.07%	686,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 5/4/2021 12:29:15 PM Pulling back today after spiking to a new 52-week high on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -26% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Completed new Public Offerings on 12/01/17 and 3/25/15.
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$31.80	-1.34 -4.05%	$32.65	$36.31	-12.43%	27,530 114.71%	24,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 5/4/2021 12:31:15 PM Extended from any sound base, pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive loss. 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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IT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Gartner Inc	$224.31	+26.90 13.63%	$239.09	$200.37	11.95%	1,127,299 186.33%	605,000
Most Recent Note for IT - 5/4/2021 12:33:24 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +67% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 5/07/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$32.90	+0.26 0.79%	$32.99	$34.79	-5.44%	28,541 105.71%	27,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 5/4/2021 12:34:38 PM Perched near its all-time high. Support was previously found near its 50 DMA line while it steadily rallied into new high territory. Reported earnings +65% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. The Ireland-based cement firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$70.43	+3.35 4.99%	$71.14	$70.90	-0.67%	1,159,795 65.79%	1,763,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 5/4/2021 12:36:25 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Quarterly comparisons for Sep, Dec '20, and Mar '21 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '19 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$82.47	-4.34 -4.99%	$84.06	$93.00	-11.33%	178,468 107.51%	166,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 5/4/2021 12:38:18 PM Pulling back today after perched within striking distance of its all-time high, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($83.08). Reported earnings +61% on +50% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17.
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$28.06	-1.91 -6.37%	$29.90	$32.25	-12.99%	214,284 129.87%	165,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 5/4/2021 12:39:22 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($28.19) and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. 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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PFPT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Proofpoint Inc	$172.00	-0.01 -0.01%	$172.23	$174.25	-1.29%	3,554,400 279.65%	1,271,000
Most Recent Note for PFPT - 5/4/2021 12:40:53 PM Hovering at its all-time high following a gap up on 4/27/21 M&A news. Reported earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/25/19.
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PH - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Parker-Hannifin Corp	$307.44	-3.94 -1.27%	$311.77	$323.80	-5.05%	629,986 72.66%	867,000
Most Recent Note for PH - 5/4/2021 12:43:59 PM Hovering near its 50 DMA line ($310), this giant machinery firm has stubbornly held its ground near its all-time high. Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were stronger not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady.
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PPD - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc PPD Inc	$46.15	-0.10 -0.22%	$46.24	$46.49	-0.73%	3,027,721 87.76%	3,450,000
Most Recent Note for PPD - 5/4/2021 12:45:28 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 Mar '21 quarterly earnings +59% on +29% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 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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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$67.18	-4.41 -6.16%	$72.00	$74.00	-9.22%	382,537 85.77%	446,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 5/4/2021 12:50:50 PM Reported strong earnings for the Mar '21 quarter versus a loss for the year ago period. Retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss, slumping toward the prior highs ($64.62 on 3/03/21) and its 50 DMA line ($61.72). Completed a new Public Offering on 1/13/21. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18.
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SCHN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Schnitzer Steel Inds A	$53.00	+1.98 3.88%	$53.15	$51.09	3.74%	235,366 68.22%	345,000
Most Recent Note for SCHN - 5/4/2021 12:51:53 PM Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line and it is powering to new multi-year highs with an impressive spurt of gains. 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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STAA - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Staar Surgical Co	$127.43	-11.51 -8.28%	$136.98	$139.97	-8.96%	475,680 84.94%	560,000
Most Recent Note for STAA - 5/4/2021 12:54:47 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss. Due to report Mar '21 quarterly results. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '20.
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$22.99	-0.22 -0.95%	$23.28	$24.50	-6.16%	57,992 113.71%	51,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 5/4/2021 12:58:03 PM Perched near its all-time high, this thinly-traded bank found support at its 50 DMA line ($22.62) during the recent orderly consolidation. The Mar '21 quarterly comparison showed +123% earnings on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$24.50	+2.42 10.96%	$25.14	$24.52	-0.08%	2,068,547 451.65%	458,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 5/4/2021 12:59:38 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the minimum guidelines (C and A criteria) for buy candidates. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13."
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TCFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Community Financial Crp	$35.93	-0.54 -1.48%	$37.00	$36.93	-2.71%	17,850 71.40%	25,000
Most Recent Note for TCFC - 5/4/2021 1:00:00 PM Quarterly comparisons through Mar '21 did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has been flat. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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UPS - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service United Parcel Svc Cl B	$214.19	+1.99 0.94%	$215.05	$213.38	0.38%	2,602,514 69.59%	3,740,000
Most Recent Note for UPS - 5/4/2021 1:00:29 PM Powering to new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by above average volume conviction after a "breakaway gap" on 4/27/21. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +141% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain, however sequential quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in sales revenues and earnings.
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