Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND, 2020
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Time of Screening : 7/22/2020 12:22:51 PM Report Released : 7/22/2020 1:23:49 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
AMD - NYSE Advanced Micro Devices	$61.73	+4.73 8.30%	$61.89	75,200,699 140.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 53,416,000	$59.27 4.15%	7/22/2020	$61.73	PP = $59.10 MB = $62.06
Most Recent Note - 7/22/2020 12:27:12 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain triggering a technical buy signal. New pivot point is cited based on its 6/10/20 high plus 10 cents. Its 50 DMA line ($54.13 and prior low ($48.42 on 6/29/20) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Previously met stubborn resistance in the $57-59 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/26/2020. Click here.
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AUDC - NASDAQ Audiocodes Ltd	$42.65	+3.64 9.33%	$43.44	1,194,935 176.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 676,000	$40.06 6.47%	7/17/2020	$37.16	PP = $40.16 MB = $42.17
Most Recent Note - 7/22/2020 12:30:10 PM Y - Powering to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain triggering a technical buy signal, however, it is quickly trading up above the "max buy" level. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/08/20. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 7/28/20 >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/17/2020. Click here.
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EBS - NYSE Emergent Biosolutions	$94.64	+0.50 0.53%	$96.89	555,846 79.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 695,000	$107.16 -11.69%	7/7/2020	$89.47	PP = $93.68 MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 7/22/2020 12:43:43 PM Y - Holding its ground today after a gap down on the prior session following a "negative reversal" at its all-time high. Retreated below its "max buy" level and the color code is changed to yellow. Prior high ($93.58 on 6/01/20) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($83.19). Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/9/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AG - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver First Majestic Silver	$13.54	+1.19 9.64%	$13.64	$12.86	5.29%	10,407,418 168.00%	6,195,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 7/22/2020 12:24:14 PM This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico is hitting a new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 showed earnings versus losses in the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines.
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$97.05	+6.77 7.50%	$99.42	$91.99	5.50%	4,679,742 166.18%	2,816,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 7/22/2020 12:31:57 PM Hitting a new its all-time high with today's big "breakaway gap". The 6/26/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings -34% on -6% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/27/20 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +7% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '20 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, but improved since a drastic downturn in FY '13-14.'"
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CCS - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Century Communities Inc	$36.12	+1.69 4.91%	$36.50	$39.31	-8.11%	315,816 77.98%	405,000
Most Recent Note for CCS - 7/22/2020 12:34:14 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 2/12/20 mid-day report. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +33% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a good match with the fact-based investment system.
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CMCL - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Caledonia Mining Corp	$23.89	+2.16 9.94%	$24.88	$22.50	6.18%	124,506 86.46%	144,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 7/22/2020 12:37:54 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. 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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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$275.71	+4.67 1.72%	$280.53	$275.57	0.05%	295,832 75.85%	390,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 7/22/2020 12:39:39 PM Hitting a new all-time high today. Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively sincv last noted with caution in the 3/04/20 mid-day report. Reported earnings -5% on -9% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain.
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DOYU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Doyou Intl Holdings Ltd Ads	$12.31	-1.13 -8.41%	$13.08	$14.08	-12.57%	1,512,160 72.49%	2,086,000
Most Recent Note for DOYU - 7/22/2020 12:42:01 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, consolidating after a streak of volume-driven gains. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 showed strong earnings increases but sequential quarters show a decelerating sales revenues growth rate. Prior mid-day reports noted - "China-based Internet firm has a limited history and sub par fundamentals."
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$19.76	+0.95 5.05%	$19.99	$19.09	3.51%	335,278 78.52%	427,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 7/22/2020 12:44:45 PM This REIT hit another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Stubbornly held its ground in recent weeks following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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FSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Fortuna Silver Mines	$6.70	+0.33 5.10%	$6.83	$6.57	1.90%	4,773,179 109.78%	4,348,000
Most Recent Note for FSM - 7/22/2020 12:45:47 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Erratic earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GAU - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Galiano Gold Inc	$1.59	+0.03 1.60%	$1.65	$1.82	-12.91%	1,116,192 107.84%	1,035,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/22/2020 12:46:08 PM Consolidating since a "negative reversal" on 7/13/20 at its 52-week high broke a streak of 10 consecutive volume-driven gains. Formerly known as Asanko Gold Inc (AKG), it has been stubbornly holding its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are sub par."
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GFI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Gold Fields Ltd Adr	$12.23	+0.56 4.80%	$12.38	$12.13	0.82%	5,072,939 65.46%	7,750,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 7/22/2020 12:46:53 PM Hitting new multi-year highs today, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "This South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems industry has shown erratic sales revenues and earnings history through the Dec '19 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental concern."
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$6.27	-0.07 -1.10%	$6.48	$6.88	-8.87%	7,141,424 91.82%	7,778,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/22/2020 12:47:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Tallied volume-driven gains and stubbornly held its ground. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$204.53	+29.74 17.01%	$209.92	$178.00	14.90%	655,844 266.60%	246,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/22/2020 12:48:43 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +26% on -14% sales revenues for the Jun '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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$72.64	+2.23 3.16%	$73.85	$71.74	1.25%	802,307 119.57%	671,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 7/22/2020 12:52:42 PM Gapped up today hitting yet another new all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly throughout its recent ascent. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +64% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. However, this Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MEET - AMEX - Internet-Content Meetme Inc	$6.27	-0.01 -0.18%	$6.29	$7.00	-10.45%	1,099,200 89.66%	1,226,000
Most Recent Note for MEET - 7/22/2020 12:53:05 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following M&A news. Reported earnings +0% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however, its sales revenues growth rate showed deceleration in sequential quarters +32%, +21%, and +15% in the Mar, Jun, Sep '19 periods, respectively. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$529.91	-3.54 -0.66%	$536.82	$561.68	-5.66%	181,331 65.23%	278,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 7/22/2020 12:58:44 PM Reported earnings +73% on +47% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and sequential comparisons have shown encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high, 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.
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MXIM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Maxim Integrated Prods	$68.78	-0.22 -0.32%	$69.53	$73.52	-6.45%	2,137,341 69.24%	3,087,000
Most Recent Note for MXIM - 7/22/2020 1:01:17 PM Consolidating since a gap up on 7/13/20 for new multi-year highs after M&A news. Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), with sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a new product (N criteria) in great demand. 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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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$74.72	-4.53 -5.72%	$78.85	$80.84	-7.57%	151,628 72.90%	208,000
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 7/22/2020 1:05:04 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line ($72.64) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +3% on -1% sales revenues for the May '20 quarter. Went through a choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/24/18 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons."
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OLLI - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$109.34	+10.74 10.89%	$109.68	$105.20	3.94%	1,813,979 120.61%	1,504,000
Most Recent Note for OLLI - 7/22/2020 1:07:26 PM Rallying into new all time high territory with today's big volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +7% on +8% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline. Went through choppy and deep consolidations after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/07/18.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$16.61	+0.23 1.40%	$16.84	$18.48	-10.12%	341,918 92.41%	370,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 7/22/2020 1:08:19 PM Reported earnings +75% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/18.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$30.71	+0.27 0.88%	$31.12	$31.98	-3.98%	1,981,422 91.48%	2,166,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 7/22/2020 1:12:14 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following a recent streak of gains. Found support while consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines in recent weeks. Due to report earnings news. This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +5% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were lower (negative) than the respective year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$89.01	-0.71 -0.79%	$90.23	$90.70	-1.86%	1,899,681 86.74%	2,190,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 7/22/2020 1:17:31 PM Hovering near its all-time high, enduring mild distributional pressure in recent weeks. It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +102% on +49% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$409.84	+6.75 1.67%	$420.99	$409.69	0.04%	1,059,885 76.09%	1,393,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 7/22/2020 1:19:11 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +28% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$2.98	+0.09 2.94%	$3.00	$2.94	1.19%	684,372 71.66%	955,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 7/22/2020 1:22:18 PM Rising from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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USNA - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products U S A N A Health Science	$87.43	-1.27 -1.43%	$88.44	$92.26	-5.24%	155,645 81.92%	190,000
Most Recent Note for USNA - 7/22/2020 1:23:43 PM Reported Jun '20 earnings +45% on +1% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues have been waning.
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