Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, June 5th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 6/5/2020 12:24:27 PM Report Released : 6/5/2020 1:22:24 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
NBIX - NASDAQ Neurocrine Biosciences	$116.22	-3.89 -3.24%	$118.97	570,966 67.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 848,600	$128.29 -9.41%	5/19/2020	$123.71	PP = $119.75 MB = $125.74
Most Recent Note - 6/5/2020 1:12:24 PM G - Color code is changed to green today after slumping below the pivot point and falling back into the previously noted base raising concerns. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago periods (C criteria). After years of losses it reported solid annual earnings (A criteria) in FY '18 and '19. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/19/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMKR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Amkor Technology Inc	$13.08	+1.35 11.51%	$13.09	$15.25	-14.23%	1,193,816 84.49%	1,413,000
Most Recent Note for AMKR - 6/5/2020 12:26:22 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$324.84	+15.95 5.16%	$328.11	$331.58	-2.03%	2,457,769 86.36%	2,846,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 6/5/2020 12:31:35 PM Rebounding near its all-time high after a deep pullback. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.
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BMCH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc BMC Stock Holdings Inc	$27.46	+1.23 4.69%	$27.57	$31.67	-13.29%	372,958 71.45%	522,000
Most Recent Note for BMCH - 6/5/2020 12:34:40 PM Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. 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. New CEO 10/01/18. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/15/17.
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$53.94	+0.00 0.00%	$55.79	$57.19	-5.68%	1,418,410 65.36%	2,170,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 6/5/2020 12:36:27 PM Pulling back today from a new 52-week high hit with recent volume-driven gains. Extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +58% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '17, not strong and steady."
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CMCL - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Caledonia Mining Corp	$15.63	-0.81 -4.93%	$16.25	$17.40	-10.17%	80,640 161.28%	50,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 6/5/2020 12:39:17 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong Mar '20 quarterly results, but prior quarterly comparisons were negative versus the year ago periods."
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CRNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Cerence Inc	$36.13	-3.12 -7.95%	$40.06	$40.08	-9.86%	761,587 83.69%	910,000
Most Recent Note for CRNC - 6/5/2020 12:40:23 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's big loss after 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. The 6/04/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +39% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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DOCU - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Docusign Inc	$137.90	-2.16 -1.54%	$144.95	$152.00	-9.28%	4,613,940 120.15%	3,840,000
Most Recent Note for DOCU - 6/5/2020 12:44:48 PM Reported earnings +71% on +39% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Pulling back from its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Rallied impressively after finding support at its 200 DMA line. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period were above the +25% minimum guideline. After years of losses it had solid earnings in FY '19 and "20 with very strong with solid sales revenues growth.
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DSGX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Descartes Systems Group	$49.94	+0.87 1.76%	$50.07	$50.04	-0.21%	156,189 82.64%	189,000
Most Recent Note for DSGX - 6/5/2020 12:45:47 PM Rebounded impressively to new highs after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Reported Apr '20 quarterly earnings +44% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) were not a match with the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/19.
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$87.61	+5.22 6.34%	$87.92	$90.15	-2.82%	1,194,039 95.22%	1,254,000
Most Recent Note for DVA - 6/5/2020 12:48:23 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +101% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12.
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$7.58	+0.11 1.41%	$7.58	$8.63	-12.22%	18,172 86.53%	21,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 6/5/2020 12:49:18 PM Rebounded with impressive volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Went through a deep consolidation since share price was impacted by a 2-1 split as of 8/23/18. Recently reported earnings -14% on -15% sales revenues for the Feb '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a great 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	$239.10	+14.71 6.56%	$241.62	$248.27	-3.69%	246,607 67.01%	368,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 6/5/2020 12:51:26 PM Reported earnings +14% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Challenging itsb 52-wek high after a deep consolidation and rebound. A "negative reversal" at its all-time high was noted in the 2/20/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$139.59	-1.66 -1.18%	$140.70	$152.59	-8.52%	1,132,917 277.68%	408,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 6/5/2020 12:56:53 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 6/03/20 after hitting a new 52-week high with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Bullish action has followed its latest report of earnings +28% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. It formed a deep cup and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/27/20.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$145.93	+9.81 7.21%	$152.66	$165.27	-11.70%	184,188 65.31%	282,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 6/5/2020 12:58:42 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward its all-time high following a deep consolidation. Reported earnings -18% on -2% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. This Medford, Oregon-based Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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LCII - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials LCI Industries	$118.37	+8.82 8.05%	$119.20	$116.51	1.59%	105,455 76.42%	138,000
Most Recent Note for LCII - 6/5/2020 1:01:51 PM Reported earnings -5% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Went through a choppy and deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/02/17 mid-day report.
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LIN - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Linde Plc	$222.85	+10.29 4.84%	$224.32	$227.85	-2.19%	1,452,851 68.11%	2,133,000
Most Recent Note for LIN - 6/5/2020 1:03:21 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. This UK-based Chemicals - Specialty firm through Mar '20 has a quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history that has been erratic.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$20.70	+0.53 2.63%	$21.19	$20.73	-0.14%	68,084 151.30%	45,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 6/5/2020 1:04:57 PM Making gradual progress into new all-time high territory. Extended from any sound base. Did not form a sound base pattern yet found prompt support near is 200 DMA line following a deep pullback. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm reported earnings +53% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, its 2nd consecutive strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after a 2:1 share split effective 8/27/18.
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MITK - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Mitek System Inc	$10.25	+0.49 5.02%	$10.39	$11.43	-10.32%	377,529 102.59%	368,000
Most Recent Note for MITK - 6/5/2020 1:07:16 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $13 level. Reported earnings +86% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has not been strong and steady
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$91.90	+4.83 5.55%	$92.98	$96.29	-4.56%	353,751 98.26%	360,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 6/5/2020 1:08:47 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Priced new Public Offerings on 5/22/19, 1/26/17 and 4/07/16.
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MSCI - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty M S C I Inc	$320.35	+8.77 2.81%	$322.00	$356.66	-10.18%	452,260 69.79%	648,000
Most Recent Note for MSCI - 6/5/2020 1:10:19 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line, finding prompt support today after pulling back from its all-time high. Reported earnings +23% on +12% 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) history has been steady after a small downturn in FY '13.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$422.43	+17.42 4.30%	$422.49	$425.00	-0.60%	801,801 102.53%	782,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 6/5/2020 1:13:26 PM Hitting another new all-time high today while adding to a recently noted spurt of volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings included a big downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17."
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$242.92	-5.49 -2.21%	$265.00	$265.87	-8.63%	1,531,934 95.69%	1,601,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 6/5/2020 1:15:06 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains as it rebounded impressively from a deep pullback. Reported earnings -36% on -19% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved greatly since a downturn in FY 17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15.
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TECD - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Tech Data Corp	$140.00	+1.22 0.88%	$140.09	$151.47	-7.57%	579,366 101.64%	570,000
Most Recent Note for TECD - 6/5/2020 1:15:18 PM Prior mid-day reports have cautioned members - "Consolidating following noted M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain due to lack of sales revenues growth while its prior quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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ZM - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Zoom Video Comm Cl A	$199.48	-10.87 -5.17%	$204.64	$224.46	-11.13%	9,585,424 66.82%	14,346,000
Most Recent Note for ZM - 6/5/2020 1:16:36 PM Pulling back today after getting very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +567% on +169% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period, substantially beating estimates. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed very strong sales revenues and great earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may wait for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks during its ongoing ascent. Completed its $36.00 IPO on 4/18/19. Limited annual history (A criteria) is a concern.
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ZTO - NYSE - Transportation-Logistics ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc	$33.87	+0.76 2.30%	$33.93	$35.64	-4.97%	2,067,137 75.89%	2,724,000
Most Recent Note for ZTO - 6/5/2020 1:17:06 PM Retreated from its all-time high and it is consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support in prior months. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings -33% on -19% sales revenues versus the year ago. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). History is limited since its $19.50 IPO in October 2016.
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$30.41	+1.21 4.14%	$31.45	$35.68	-14.77%	523,127 132.77%	394,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 6/5/2020 1:19:35 PM Rebounding near a multi-year high after a deep pullback. Through Apr '20 it has shown sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived after a dramatic downturn but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stock list 10/30/07.
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ZYXI - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Zynex Inc	$21.12	+1.68 8.62%	$21.30	$22.75	-7.19%	541,415 73.76%	734,000
Most Recent Note for ZYXI - 6/5/2020 1:22:15 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain. Found support near its 200 DMA line in prior months while consolidating. Reported earnings +29% on +66% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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