Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 14th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 14TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 5/14/2020 12:00:27 PM Report Released : 5/14/2020 12:37:23 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$436.33	-1.94 -0.44%	$452.38	5,472,403 58.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 9,371,000	$449.52 -2.93%	4/13/2020	$393.60	PP = $393.62 MB = $413.30
Most Recent Note - 5/14/2020 12:31:26 PM G - Touched a new all-time high earlier today but erased much of the gain. Prior highs in the $393 area acted as support following the recent breakout. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +107% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/6/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AU - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Anglogold Ashanti Ads	$26.03	+1.05 4.18%	$26.49	$27.63	-5.81%	2,447,145 52.88%	4,628,000
Most Recent Note for AU - 5/14/2020 12:03:44 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling after rallying above previously stubborn resistance in the $23 area. Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines when noted in the 4/09/20 mid-day report - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '19 earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$196.83	-2.63 -1.32%	$198.47	$231.14	-14.84%	9,507,589 51.93%	18,307,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 5/14/2020 12:07:48 PM Consolidating near its 200 DMA line which acted as support in recent weeks. Due to report earnings news on 5/22/20. Reported earnings +47% on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 4,024 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/25/18 mid-day report with caution. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$493.44	+7.64 1.57%	$496.06	$576.81	-14.45%	2,066,293 166.10%	1,244,000
Most Recent Note for BLK - 5/14/2020 12:12:23 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line after pricing a new Public Offering. Reported earnings +0% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 1/22/18 mid-day report while perched at its all-time high - "Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CHGG - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education Chegg Inc	$65.35	+0.54 0.83%	$65.55	$66.40	-1.58%	2,064,926 59.63%	3,463,000
Most Recent Note for CHGG - 5/14/2020 12:13:49 PM Held its ground stubbornly and edged higher following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/04/20. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +47% on +35% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/03/19. Fundamentals have remained strong.
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$63.87	-6.12 -8.74%	$67.25	$72.15	-11.48%	7,972,934 180.83%	4,409,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 5/14/2020 12:17:07 PM Today it is retreating from its all-time high following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarters with strong sales revenues growth. Produced losses in annual earnings history through '19. Limited history is a concerns since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19.
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$9.88	+0.33 3.46%	$9.97	$10.18	-2.95%	386,271 76.34%	506,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 5/14/2020 12:18:03 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground following a volume-driven gain on 5/04/20. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases versus year ago losses. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ECL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products Ecolab Inc	$190.48	-1.49 -0.78%	$191.34	$211.24	-9.83%	958,385 52.95%	1,810,000
Most Recent Note for ECL - 5/14/2020 12:19:19 PM Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 11/02/15 mid-day report - "Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady. Quarterly comparisons have shown sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25%* guideline."*
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FLO - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Flowers Foods Inc	$23.48	+0.87 3.85%	$24.11	$25.08	-6.38%	1,092,552 61.48%	1,777,000
Most Recent Note for FLO - 5/14/2020 12:19:58 PM Reported earnings +28% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$28.24	-0.15 -0.53%	$28.53	$29.13	-3.06%	462,664 69.16%	669,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 5/14/2020 12:21:39 PM Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +200% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Impressively rebounded and it is perched at its all-time high following a streak of gains after a deep "V" shaped consolidation. Limited history remains a concern as has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$47.91	+0.10 0.21%	$47.99	$49.13	-2.48%	12,204,266 67.33%	18,127,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 5/14/2020 12:23:41 PM Hovering at its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Faces very little resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $50 level. Due to report Mar '20 quarterly results on 5/15/20. This Chinese retailer last reported earnings +14% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, breaking a streak of much stronger increases in the 4 prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$7.32	+0.43 6.24%	$7.38	$7.25	0.97%	14,523,454 60.74%	23,912,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 5/14/2020 12:25:45 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gain. Reported Mar '20 earnings +43% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarters through Dec '19 showed accelerating sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$52.03	-1.18 -2.22%	$52.57	$54.43	-4.41%	432,933 85.73%	505,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 5/14/2020 12:28:17 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm reported earnings +11% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Churned heavy volume this week and it is perched at its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$493.88	-10.86 -2.15%	$505.73	$517.93	-4.64%	179,662 51.78%	347,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 5/14/2020 12:29:36 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +41% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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MMC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Marsh & Mclennan	$105.02	-0.08 -0.08%	$105.60	$119.88	-12.40%	1,927,754 61.91%	3,114,000
Most Recent Note for MMC - 5/14/2020 12:30:21 PM Slumped from its all-time high and it has been rebounding. Earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Mar '20.
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NIU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Niu Technologies Cl A Ads	$8.83	-0.17 -1.89%	$8.93	$10.10	-12.57%	109,563 66.00%	166,000
Most Recent Note for NIU - 5/14/2020 12:31:53 PM Limited history is a concern for this China-based maker of e-scooters.
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$89.23	-4.49 -4.79%	$93.05	$99.79	-10.58%	85,963 50.27%	171,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 5/14/2020 12:33:28 PM Pulling back today after challenging its 52-week high with volume-driven gains this week. Reported earnings -4% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate was previously noted as a concern, fundamentally. Made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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PFSW - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services P F S Web Inc	$5.80	+0.05 0.87%	$5.90	$6.18	-6.15%	56,206 72.06%	78,000
Most Recent Note for PFSW - 5/14/2020 12:34:35 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today's following a recent streak of 5consecutive volume-driven gains, however, overhead supply remains to act as resistance. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +400% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SSRM - NASDAQ - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems SSR Mining Inc	$18.93	+0.96 5.31%	$19.01	$19.42	-2.55%	1,919,559 97.29%	1,973,000
Most Recent Note for SSRM - 5/14/2020 12:36:39 PM Impressively rebounded to challenge its 52-week high today after a deep pullback. Due to report Mar '20 quarterly results. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$150.88	+3.82 2.60%	$153.55	$168.98	-10.71%	410,640 51.85%	792,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 5/14/2020 12:37:20 PM Reported earnings +7% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to meet the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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