Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, July 24th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, 2020
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DOW 26508.97 -143.36 (-0.54%) | NASDAQ 10365.8 -95.62 (-0.91%) | S&P 500 3213.74 -21.92 (-0.68%)

Time of Screening : 7/24/2020 12:28:51 PM Report Released : 7/24/2020 1:20:23 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
AMD - NYSE Advanced Micro Devices	$69.30	+9.73 16.33%	$69.48	111,192,448 199.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 55,768,000	$62.33 11.18%	7/22/2020	$61.73	PP = $59.10 MB = $62.06
Most Recent Note - 7/24/2020 12:36:02 PM G - Color code is changed to green after quickly rallying above its "max buy" level with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Big gain on 7/22/20 backed by +152% above average volume triggered a noted technical buy signal. New pivot point was cited based on its 6/10/20 high plus 10 cents. Prior highs in the $59 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($54.25). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/23/2020. Click here.
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AUDC - NASDAQ Audiocodes Ltd	$42.00	-0.86 -2.01%	$42.33	664,378 96.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 690,000	$44.90 -6.46%	7/17/2020	$37.16	PP = $40.16 MB = $42.17
Most Recent Note - 7/24/2020 12:41:54 PM Y - Rebounded from the session's early low after briefly undercutting its pivot point. Big volume-driven gain on 7/22/20 backed by +182% above average volume triggered a noted technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/08/20. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 7/28/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/17/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$369.27	-2.11 -0.57%	$371.62	$399.82	-7.64%	28,597,247 83.91%	34,079,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 7/24/2020 12:31:37 PM Pulling back abruptly this week, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,386 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AG - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver First Majestic Silver	$13.21	-0.12 -0.90%	$13.65	$14.08	-6.18%	6,365,714 92.39%	6,890,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 7/24/2020 12:33:39 PM This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico is holding its ground stubbornly after powering to new 52-week highs with recent 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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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$374.00	-10.23 -2.66%	$375.16	$402.87	-7.17%	851,004 106.24%	801,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/24/2020 12:37:12 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. The 7/20/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +56% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump."
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AUY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Yamana Gold Inc	$6.10	+0.30 5.17%	$6.15	$6.06	0.66%	14,962,736 80.47%	18,594,000
Most Recent Note for AUY - 7/24/2020 12:45:26 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +250% on -35% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Went through a deep slump then rebounded and rallied impressively since noted with caution in the 2/18/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +0% on -21% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates (C criteria). Prior sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CMCL - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Caledonia Mining Corp	$26.20	+1.66 6.76%	$26.46	$25.89	1.20%	129,325 85.65%	151,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 7/24/2020 12:46:30 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 9th 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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ECOM - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse ChannelAdvisor Corp	$21.76	+6.87 46.14%	$22.00	$17.80	22.25%	5,059,032 876.78%	577,000
Most Recent Note for ECOM - 7/24/2020 12:48:33 PM Gapped up today and powered to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain following M&A news. Found support near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line when consolidating following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +326% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Recent quarterly earnings increases have been strong through Dec '19, but with no sales revenues growth. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria)."
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$18.38	-2.51 -12.02%	$20.41	$21.22	-13.38%	683,770 152.97%	447,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 7/24/2020 12:50:31 PM This REIT is abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's big loss following a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$16.12	-0.14 -0.86%	$16.30	$17.64	-8.62%	391,535 167.32%	234,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 7/24/2020 12:51:56 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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FSV - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Firstservice Corp	$115.11	+2.15 1.90%	$115.93	$115.64	-0.46%	65,170 120.69%	54,000
Most Recent Note for FSV - 7/24/2020 12:53:50 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -23% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GAU - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Galiano Gold Inc	$1.58	+0.05 3.27%	$1.62	$1.82	-13.19%	1,095,268 99.84%	1,097,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/24/2020 12:55:38 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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GFI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Gold Fields Ltd Adr	$12.30	+0.47 3.93%	$12.61	$12.47	-1.40%	7,645,807 95.24%	8,028,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 7/24/2020 12:56:30 PM Hitting new multi-year highs again 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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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$34.95	-0.81 -2.27%	$35.21	$36.63	-4.59%	1,420,840 134.17%	1,059,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 7/24/2020 12:57:18 PM Very extended from any sound base, retreating from its all-time high. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +200% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Rebounded impressively after a deep "V" shaped consolidation. Limited history remains a concern and has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$6.85	+0.38 5.87%	$6.97	$6.88	-0.44%	7,290,634 90.54%	8,052,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/24/2020 1:01:26 PM Very extended from any sound base and hitting yet another new 52-week high today, adding to 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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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$191.85	-12.07 -5.92%	$197.26	$209.30	-8.34%	1,012,656 76.43%	1,325,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 7/24/2020 1:04:31 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($189.62) while abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly earnings news on 8/03/20. Reported earnings +37% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings growth well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '15.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$69.12	-0.75 -1.07%	$69.38	$73.85	-6.40%	530,062 85.22%	622,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 7/24/2020 1:06:29 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss after getting 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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PHM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Pulte Group Inc	$42.49	+1.20 2.91%	$42.91	$47.37	-10.30%	3,030,388 79.56%	3,809,000
Most Recent Note for PHM - 7/24/2020 1:08:02 PM Reported earnings +34% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain. Went through 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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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$115.50	-2.65 -2.24%	$117.49	$122.37	-5.61%	1,076,826 83.80%	1,285,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 7/24/2020 1:10:46 PM Down today following a "negative reversal" with higher volume on the prior session after challenging its 52-week high. Went through a deep consolidation an rebounded impressively. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly earnings results on 7/29/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported +29% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$29.93	-0.04 -0.13%	$30.29	$31.98	-6.41%	2,293,807 101.00%	2,271,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 7/24/2020 1:12:06 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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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$75.42	+8.05 11.95%	$76.89	$69.25	8.91%	26,620,759 280.04%	9,506,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/24/2020 1:14:46 PM Gapped up today powering to new 52-week and all-time highs. Stubbornly held its ground following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 7/17/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +93% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter."
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$3.36	-0.02 -0.45%	$3.44	$3.61	-7.06%	2,973,957 276.13%	1,077,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 7/24/2020 1:17:19 PM Gapped up on the prior session powering higher with a considerable volume-driven gain. It was noted in the mid-day report as it broke out from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base on 7/21/20 with a 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Due to report earnings news on 7/29/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports 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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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$140.66	+8.51 6.44%	$143.49	$141.79	-0.80%	42,895 82.49%	52,000
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 7/24/2020 1:20:17 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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