Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 21st, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 21ST, 2021
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DOW 34775.6 263.61 (0.76%) | NASDAQ 14586.62 87.74 (0.61%) | S&P 500 4352.17 29.11 (0.67%)

Time of Screening : 7/21/2021 12:27:54 PM Report Released : 7/21/2021 1:15:01 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
ASML - NASDAQ A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$709.50	+25.45 3.72%	$710.07	589,795 78.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 747,000	$723.01 -1.87%	5/25/2021	$669.59	PP = $675.75 MB = $709.54
Most Recent Note - 7/21/2021 12:37:40 PM Y - A gain and strong close backed by at least +40% above average volume would be a reassuring sign of fresh institutional buying demand. Gapped up today challenging its "max buy" level and all-time high hit last week. Retested its 50 DMA line ($677.66) which defines important near-term support. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/1/2021. Click here.
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CLAR - NASDAQ Clarus Corporation	$28.36	+0.61 2.20%	$28.68	200,734 85.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 234,000	$28.22 0.50%	5/12/2021	$21.40	PP = $19.73 MB = $20.72
Most Recent Note - 7/21/2021 12:38:42 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high today with a gain backed by above average volume. It did not form a sound base of sufficient length. Its 50 DMA line ($24.67) defines important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2021. Click here.
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XPEL - NASDAQ Xpel Inc	$92.25	+2.96 3.32%	$93.85	132,296 62.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 211,000	$94.21 -2.08%	7/21/2021	$92.25	PP = $94.31 MB = $99.03
Most Recent Note - 7/21/2021 1:14:48 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/07/21 high plus 10 cents. Its 6-week consolidation has the look of a riskier "late-stage" base while challenging its all-time high after finding prompt support again at its 50 DMA line ($83.91). Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +317% on +83% sales revenues versus the year ago period, adding to its strong earnings track record. Showed resilience and impressive strength after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/29/21." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/11/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMEH - NASDAQ - Medical-Managed Care Apollo Medical Holdings	$95.94	+9.82 11.40%	$99.97	$92.74	3.45%	652,514 121.06%	539,000
Most Recent Note for AMEH - 7/21/2021 12:32:55 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting yet another new 52-week high today with the look of a "climax run" while adding more gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings history."
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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$117.77	+3.60 3.15%	$120.90	$115.15	2.27%	1,017,488 109.17%	932,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 7/21/2021 12:33:29 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Showed resilience after slumping below its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +243% on +54% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th very strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to its prior earnings and sales revenues growth history.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$122.07	-2.73 -2.19%	$125.60	$125.87	-3.02%	144,634 87.66%	165,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 7/21/2021 12:39:40 PM Pulling back from its all-time high today after 4 consecutive gains. This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +62% on +35% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$32.65	+1.06 3.36%	$32.76	$35.26	-7.40%	23,865 119.33%	20,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 7/21/2021 12:42:38 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high today. Held its ground after a big gap up gain rallying above its 50 DMA line ($31). Reported strong Mar '21 quarterly results but 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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DOV - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Dover Corp	$164.09	+1.95 1.20%	$165.76	$163.74	0.21%	687,494 105.12%	654,000
Most Recent Note for DOV - 7/21/2021 12:44:11 PM Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +82% on +36% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Powered to new all-time highs this week with volume-driven gains after testing its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and showed sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn FY 15-16.
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FITB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Fifth Third Bancorp	$36.91	+0.95 2.64%	$37.23	$43.06	-14.28%	2,801,936 59.33%	4,723,000
Most Recent Note for FITB - 7/21/2021 12:45:23 PM Due to report Jun '21 quarterly results. Slumped well below its 50 DMA line from multi-year highs with damaging volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$177.38	+7.72 4.55%	$181.95	$176.74	0.36%	158,642 83.94%	189,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 7/21/2021 12:47:51 PM Today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain has it hitting a new 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($160) and then found support above it. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +236% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods but with waning sales revenues, an indication of no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$253.14	+4.24 1.70%	$254.45	$252.00	0.45%	1,008,907 75.18%	1,342,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 7/21/2021 12:49:20 PM Gapped up on the prior session and rallying further today hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +35% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline with sequential comparisons showing sales revenues growth acceleration. Prior history in not a great match with the investment system's winning models. Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14.
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$37.46	+1.01 2.76%	$37.65	$39.00	-3.96%	16,191 85.22%	19,000
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 7/21/2021 12:51:24 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains after a choppy consolidation. This thinly-traded Taiwanese Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing firm reported earnings +42% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. 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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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$941.48	-13.57 -1.42%	$987.27	$965.98	-2.54%	431,383 86.10%	501,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 7/21/2021 12:54:48 PM Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +253% on +72% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, a 2nd very strong quarterly comparison. There was a "negative reversal" after gapping up today touching a new all-time high. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20. Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$376.01	+20.45 5.75%	$385.79	$417.98	-10.04%	664,631 128.80%	516,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/21/2021 12:58:37 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward its 52-week high. It faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $417 level. Found support at its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/10/21. Relative Strength Rating is 81, just above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/19/21.
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LE - NASDAQ - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Lands End Inc	$42.05	+5.12 13.86%	$42.93	$42.10	-0.12%	351,743 136.86%	257,000
Most Recent Note for LE - 7/21/2021 12:59:40 PM Gapped up today and rallied to a new 52-week high with a big gain backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/17/21 mid-day report."
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NDAQ - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Nasdaq Omx Group Inc	$185.41	+4.51 2.49%	$187.03	$182.72	1.47%	469,648 59.98%	783,000
Most Recent Note for NDAQ - 7/21/2021 1:01:09 PM Reported earnings +23% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line when consolidating in recent months. Made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 7/24/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain."
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RBNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Reliant Bancorp Inc	$27.79	+0.06 0.22%	$28.37	$31.00	-10.35%	50,113 96.37%	52,000
Most Recent Note for RBNC - 7/21/2021 1:03:20 PM Pulled back since it reported M&A news on 7/15/21 and gapped up above its 50 DMA line ($28.62) toward multi-year highs. Reported earnings +30% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system with much strong sales revenues increases. Annual earnings growth was slow and steady after a downturn in FY '17.
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$238.20	+2.70 1.15%	$239.50	$264.00	-9.77%	1,020,399 214.82%	475,000
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 7/21/2021 1:04:21 PM Remains below its 50 DMA line ($245) with today's 2nd volume-driven gain after a streak of 5 losses while retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +62% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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STEP - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt StepStone Group Inc	$44.02	+3.32 8.16%	$44.19	$41.00	7.37%	311,698 89.83%	347,000
Most Recent Note for STEP - 7/21/2021 1:07:16 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '21 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 9/16/20 and a Secondary Offering on 3/19/21.
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$325.40	+0.79 0.24%	$326.47	$325.98	-0.18%	232,477 59.61%	390,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 7/21/2021 1:08:52 PM Gapped up on 7/09/21 near its all-time high with heavy volume behind a considerable gain following M&A news. Through Mar '21 the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons versus the year ago period were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings included a downturn in FY '19 and it went through a very deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/18.
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VCTR - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Victory Capital Hld	$31.70	-0.52 -1.61%	$32.35	$33.51	-5.40%	60,857 72.45%	84,000
Most Recent Note for VCTR - 7/21/2021 1:11:06 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high testing its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +23% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $13 IPO on 2/08/18."
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