Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 23RD, 2020
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Time of Screening : 7/23/2020 12:04:37 PM Report Released : 7/23/2020 12:56:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
EBS - NYSE Emergent Biosolutions	$91.41	-2.57 -2.73%	$93.62	590,394 83.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 711,000	$107.16 -14.70%	7/7/2020	$89.47	PP = $93.68 MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 7/23/2020 12:20:40 PM Y - Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven loss after a "negative reversal" at its all-time high. Slumping below its pivot point raising concerns The next important support to watch is its 50 DMA line ($83.37). 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
AEIS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Advanced Energy Inds	$72.88	+1.84 2.58%	$72.91	$78.49	-7.15%	209,274 75.55%	277,000
Most Recent Note for AEIS - 7/23/2020 12:06:47 PM Reported earnings +57% on +124% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 8/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AG - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver First Majestic Silver	$13.92	-0.13 -0.92%	$13.99	$14.08	-1.14%	10,104,296 155.12%	6,514,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 7/23/2020 12:08:44 PM This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico powered to new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$308.97	-9.00 -2.83%	$314.40	$326.36	-5.33%	926,461 92.65%	1,000,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 7/23/2020 12:11:52 PM Rebounded toward multi-year highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported a loss of 35 cents per share versus versus earnings of $1.49 per share on -41% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earning growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Estimates for FY '20 are for a -47% earnings decline from the prior year. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a slight downturn in FY '15.
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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$53.07	+4.22 8.63%	$53.23	$53.19	-0.24%	1,709,166 196.01%	872,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 7/23/2020 12:14:02 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +18% on -15% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain.
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CTXS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Citrix Systems Inc	$155.32	-11.83 -7.08%	$160.70	$173.56	-10.51%	2,685,991 160.36%	1,675,000
Most Recent Note for CTXS - 7/23/2020 12:16:25 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +26% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its second strong quarterly comparison. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$113.98	+4.52 4.13%	$119.26	$112.65	1.18%	239,006 76.60%	312,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 7/23/2020 12:18:13 PM Reported very strong Mar '20 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with another big volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly in recent weeks after rebounding from a deep consolidation. On 4/12/18 a new Public Offering was completed. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EFX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Equifax Inc	$179.90	+11.89 7.08%	$181.76	$180.07	-0.09%	1,289,039 135.69%	950,000
Most Recent Note for EFX - 7/23/2020 12:22:41 PM Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. During the recent consolidation it found support at its 50 DMA line ($164) which coincides with prior highs. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$70.94	+8.31 13.27%	$71.51	$64.90	9.31%	1,597,121 166.71%	958,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 7/23/2020 12:24:32 PM Hitting a new all-time high today with a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +54% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12.
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$16.16	+0.14 0.87%	$16.40	$17.64	-8.39%	194,190 85.92%	226,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 7/23/2020 12:25:55 PM Reported earnings +43% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. This Bank's 3 prior quarterly comparisons were not above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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GAU - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Galiano Gold Inc	$1.57	-0.03 -1.57%	$1.61	$1.82	-14.01%	842,402 79.62%	1,058,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/23/2020 12:26:18 PM Still 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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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$6.78	+0.36 5.61%	$6.82	$6.88	-1.45%	6,484,457 82.00%	7,908,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/23/2020 12:26:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high after an impressive rally. Tallied volume-driven gains and stubbornly held its ground in recent weeks. 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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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$28.40	+0.61 2.20%	$30.45	$28.00	1.43%	400,445 129.59%	309,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 7/23/2020 12:28:53 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +85% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been erratic and sub par with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/21/18 and went through a deep and choppy consolidation.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$224.11	+13.41 6.36%	$231.36	$211.36	6.03%	454,683 170.29%	267,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/23/2020 12:31:29 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today hitting new all-time highs with considerable volume-driven gains. 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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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$93.41	+4.06 4.54%	$98.00	$90.80	2.87%	390,412 88.73%	440,000
Most Recent Note for MTH - 7/23/2020 12:35:34 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume, getting extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +82% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. 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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PHM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Pulte Group Inc	$43.19	+3.75 9.51%	$43.99	$47.37	-8.82%	4,399,869 118.98%	3,698,000
Most Recent Note for PHM - 7/23/2020 12:40:50 PM Reported earnings +34% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Gapped up today rebounding toward its 52-week high after a deep consolidation. This Building - Residential/Commercial firm has posted 2 strong quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), an improvement after 4 sub par quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. It survived but failed to impress since 11/08/05 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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POOL - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Pool Corp	$315.00	+13.10 4.34%	$318.71	$304.66	3.39%	434,197 142.83%	304,000
Most Recent Note for POOL - 7/23/2020 12:42:16 PM Gapped up today hitting yet another new 52-week high with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to a sub par sales revenues growth history that is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RCM - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare R1 R C M Inc	$13.55	+0.36 2.73%	$13.58	$13.99	-3.15%	755,648 75.64%	999,000
Most Recent Note for RCM - 7/23/2020 12:44:23 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Erratic earnings history and quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 show deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$30.87	+0.21 0.68%	$31.25	$31.98	-3.47%	2,589,140 117.69%	2,200,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 7/23/2020 12:46:43 PM Hovering this week perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following a recent streak of gains. Found support while consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines in recent weeks. This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings -44% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been erratic, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$147.62	+1.67 1.14%	$154.48	$146.39	0.84%	1,748,802 123.50%	1,416,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 7/23/2020 12:48:55 PM Reversed into the red after gapping up today and hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +35% sales revenues for the the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Made steady progress since noted in the 4/27/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."
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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$56.40	+3.94 7.51%	$57.93	$58.10	-2.93%	276,605 91.90%	301,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 7/23/2020 12:50:13 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52 week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate hints at no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since 7/14/06 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$3.44	+0.46 15.43%	$3.61	$3.00	14.66%	3,787,335 395.34%	958,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 7/23/2020 12:54:12 PM Gapped up today, powering higher with a considerable volume-driven gain. Broke out from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base on the prior session with a 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Due to report earnings news on 7/29/20. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "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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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$144.39	+7.41 5.41%	$148.97	$146.13	-1.19%	1,090,852 165.53%	659,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 7/23/2020 12:55:56 PM Hit new 52-week high and all-time highs with heavy volume behind today's early gain, but it has encountered pressure. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($120.37) during the recent consolidation. Due to report earnings news on 7/29/20. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/09/16 and 3/08/16 after its $17 IPO on 6/12/15.
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