Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 5/5/2021 12:17:52 PM Report Released : 5/5/2021 1:19:29 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
CAMT - NASDAQ Camtek Ltd	$31.92	+0.14 0.44%	$33.02	186,803 59.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 313,000	$36.14 -11.68%	4/28/2021	$35.03	PP = $35.34 MB = $37.11
Most Recent Note - 5/5/2021 12:21:59 PM Y - Holding its ground today. Volume was higher on the prior session behind a 4th consecutive loss, action indicative of distributional pressure. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/19/20. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($30.75) during recent consolidations. Reported earnings +267% on +90% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline and showing impressive sequential acceleration. This Israeli Electronics firm has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/28/2021. Click here.
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RCKY - NASDAQ Rocky Brands Inc	$61.65	+7.84 14.57%	$66.06	136,851 173.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 79,000	$61.45 0.33%	5/5/2021	$61.65	PP = $61.55 MB = $64.63
Most Recent Note - 5/5/2021 1:08:05 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/05/21 high after a 4-week square box base. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +341% on +57% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '16. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$32.46	+1.66 5.39%	$32.67	$33.74	-3.79%	2,069,598 98.32%	2,105,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 5/5/2021 12:20:02 PM Rallying near its prior high with today's gain 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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COWN - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Cowen Group Inc Cl A	$41.46	+2.13 5.42%	$41.67	$43.17	-3.96%	490,225 65.45%	749,000
Most Recent Note for COWN - 5/5/2021 12:25:06 PM Reported strong Mar '21 quarterly earnings on +283% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Today's volume-driven gain has it within close striking distance of its 52-week high after consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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DOOR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Masonite International	$121.79	-4.47 -3.54%	$123.61	$132.22	-7.89%	90,385 65.03%	139,000
Most Recent Note for DOOR - 5/5/2021 12:26:47 PM Gapped down today and briefly undercut its 50 DMA line ($119.92). Reported earnings +56% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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EBTC - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Enterprise Bancorp Mass	$36.78	+1.05 2.92%	$36.78	$36.08	1.93%	8,261 59.01%	14,000
Most Recent Note for EBTC - 5/5/2021 12:27:40 PM Rallying into new 52-week high territory. Fundamental concerns remain.
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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$121.81	+1.10 0.91%	$122.13	$122.40	-0.48%	187,497 64.43%	291,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 5/5/2021 12:28:29 PM Churning heavy volume this week after recently wedging 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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GRBK - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Green Brick Partners Inc	$24.42	-3.09 -11.23%	$27.06	$28.03	-12.88%	910,622 76.65%	1,188,000
Most Recent Note for GRBK - 5/5/2021 12:31:47 PM Abruptly retreating with today's big volume-driven loss after wedging to a new 52-week high. Recent rebound above its 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/27/21. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +65% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Strong annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '18.
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HZNP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Horizon Pharma Inc	$88.46	-2.27 -2.50%	$91.94	$97.20	-8.99%	1,047,049 59.26%	1,767,000
Most Recent Note for HZNP - 5/5/2021 12:36:09 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($90.46) with today's 7th consecutive loss backed by ever-increasing volume after wedging up to touch a new all-time high. Reported earnings -93% on -4% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. There were 2 strong quarterly comparisons prior as it made choppy progress since a noted "breakaway gap" on 8/05/20. Completed new Public Offerings on 8/06/20 and 3/06/19. Up and down 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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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$81.29	-2.85 -3.39%	$85.91	$92.38	-12.00%	465,261 61.54%	756,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 5/5/2021 12:43:32 PM Extended from any sound base and pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive loss. Found support at its 50 DMA line ($76.98) during its prior consolidation. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +130% on +62% sales revenues in the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Went through a long and 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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IT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Gartner Inc	$222.23	-3.26 -1.45%	$228.24	$239.09	-7.05%	635,432 97.61%	651,000
Most Recent Note for IT - 5/5/2021 12:44:25 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +67% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. 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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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$69.94	-2.16 -3.00%	$73.90	$72.28	-3.24%	1,632,083 91.23%	1,789,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 5/5/2021 12:46:15 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting yet another new all-time high, getting very 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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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$29.75	+0.26 0.88%	$30.03	$32.25	-7.75%	346,038 200.02%	173,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 5/5/2021 12:49:05 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($28.26) 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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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$256.79	+31.79 14.13%	$264.80	$279.46	-8.11%	134,564 116.00%	116,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 5/5/2021 12:52:16 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $279 level. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +79% on +91% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$92.24	+2.58 2.88%	$92.49	$89.84	2.67%	2,126,211 62.35%	3,410,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 5/5/2021 12:53:51 PM Powering into new 52-week and all-time high territory with today's.3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. 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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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$90.81	+1.19 1.32%	$92.38	$99.79	-9.00%	134,550 88.52%	152,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 5/5/2021 12:57:25 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel pulled back from its all-time high, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($90) which has acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent. Due to report Mar '21 quarterly results on 5/06/21. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. The 4/01/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +8% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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PFPT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Proofpoint Inc	$171.91	+0.17 0.10%	$172.19	$174.25	-1.34%	1,349,406 97.36%	1,386,000
Most Recent Note for PFPT - 5/5/2021 12:57:39 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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PRFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Perficient Inc	$67.44	+0.25 0.37%	$67.44	$67.36	0.12%	208,811 76.77%	272,000
Most Recent Note for PRFT - 5/5/2021 12:59:59 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive small gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +47% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady, a good match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$90.83	+3.67 4.21%	$90.93	$88.73	2.37%	2,126,047 81.02%	2,624,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 5/5/2021 1:10:22 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm is hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain clearing a 10-week cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +43% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep and Dec '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar and Jun '20 quarters with earnings -3% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '15."
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RVLV - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Revolve Group Inc Cl A	$53.77	+2.50 4.88%	$54.13	$55.83	-3.69%	691,905 60.91%	1,136,000
Most Recent Note for RVLV - 5/5/2021 1:12:24 PM Challenging its 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by higher volume. Due to report Mar '21 quarterly results on 5/06/21. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings in the Sep and Dec '20 quarters but waning sales revenues and sub par fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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SITE - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds SiteOne Landscape Supply	$189.89	+4.16 2.24%	$191.77	$189.19	0.37%	234,153 82.45%	284,000
Most Recent Note for SITE - 5/5/2021 1:14:55 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings versus a loss on +41% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since it completed a new Public Offering on 8/05/20.
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SMBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southern Missouri Bancrp	$42.18	+0.62 1.49%	$42.34	$42.49	-0.73%	20,735 115.19%	18,000
Most Recent Note for SMBC - 5/5/2021 1:16:37 PM Thinly traded Bank is hovering near its 52-week high after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Formed a deep cup shaped consolidation over the past year. Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +131% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$24.77	+0.20 0.81%	$24.83	$25.14	-1.47%	678,656 124.07%	547,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 5/5/2021 1:17:04 PM Gapped up on the prior session 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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TECK - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Teck Resources Ltd	$23.75	+1.33 5.91%	$23.84	$23.93	-0.77%	7,053,574 136.49%	5,168,000
Most Recent Note for TECK - 5/5/2021 1:18:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported strong Mar '21 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain due to erratic earnings and waning sales revenues.
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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$38.85	+0.70 1.83%	$39.73	$41.98	-7.46%	1,001,125 122.99%	814,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 5/5/2021 1:19:22 PM Luxembourg-based Steel producer is hovering at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Reported very strong Mar '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. 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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