Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, July 27th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JULY 27TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 7/27/2020 12:15:27 PM Report Released : 7/27/2020 12:56:25 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	$68.13	-1.27 -1.83%	$71.63	65,830,123 112.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 58,338,000	$69.94 -2.59%	7/22/2020	$61.73	PP = $59.10 MB = $62.06
Most Recent Note - 7/27/2020 12:17:50 PM G - Color code was changed to green after quickly rallying above its "max buy" level with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Big gain on 7/22/20 backed by +152% above average volume triggered a noted technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $59 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line. 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	$44.00	+2.66 6.43%	$44.35	679,101 97.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 699,000	$44.90 -2.00%	7/17/2020	$37.16	PP = $40.16 MB = $42.17
Most Recent Note - 7/27/2020 G - Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 7/28/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code is changed to green while rallying above its "max buy" level to challenge its all-time high. 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. >>> 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
AG - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Silver First Majestic Silver	$14.08	+0.80 5.99%	$14.50	$14.08	-0.04%	8,316,319 118.92%	6,993,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 7/27/2020 12:16:44 PM This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico held its ground stubbornly and is hitting another new 52-week high with today's 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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AMKR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Amkor Technology Inc	$13.37	+1.30 10.72%	$13.59	$15.25	-12.33%	1,374,109 116.85%	1,176,000
Most Recent Note for AMKR - 7/27/2020 12:18:59 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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AU - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Anglogold Ashanti Ads	$37.50	+2.89 8.35%	$38.50	$34.82	7.70%	3,091,395 93.62%	3,302,000
Most Recent Note for AU - 7/27/2020 12:20:22 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high, getting extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '19 earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AUY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Yamana Gold Inc	$6.64	+0.34 5.37%	$6.88	$6.31	5.20%	22,099,605 116.94%	18,899,000
Most Recent Note for AUY - 7/27/2020 12:23:10 PM Hitting yet 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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BCOV - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Brightcove Inc	$11.43	+0.23 2.05%	$11.99	$13.36	-14.45%	464,652 126.95%	366,000
Most Recent Note for BCOV - 7/27/2020 12:24:30 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BSIG - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt BrightSphere Inv Group Inc	$13.02	+1.04 8.68%	$13.43	$13.04	-0.15%	1,615,695 134.75%	1,199,000
Most Recent Note for BSIG - 7/27/2020 12:25:06 PM Sub par fundamentals.
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$17.40	+0.25 1.43%	$17.93	$18.11	-3.94%	65,262 186.46%	35,000
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 7/27/2020 12:27:02 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain reaching new multi-year highs. Reported earnings +120% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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CMCL - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Caledonia Mining Corp	$27.47	-0.16 -0.58%	$29.39	$28.23	-2.70%	227,903 144.24%	158,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 7/27/2020 12:28:18 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting yet another new 52-week high following 9 consecutive 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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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$17.45	+0.88 5.28%	$18.05	$17.04	2.38%	639,489 79.05%	809,000
Most Recent Note for DRD - 7/27/2020 12:30:43 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain. Extended from any sound base following an impressive streak of gains. Due to report Mar '20 quarterly results. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 showed greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases versus year ago losses. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ECOM - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse ChannelAdvisor Corp	$19.74	+0.22 1.13%	$20.27	$22.00	-10.27%	1,013,453 134.59%	753,000
Most Recent Note for ECOM - 7/27/2020 12:33:18 PM Gapped up on the prior session powering 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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EGO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Eldorado Gold Corp	$12.28	+0.30 2.46%	$12.62	$12.10	1.45%	2,242,002 82.94%	2,703,000
Most Recent Note for EGO - 7/27/2020 12:34:18 PM Hitting a new 52-week high. Recent strength in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group (L criteria) helped numerous issues in the industry to rally. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 7/30/20. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 show strong earnings and sales increases versus the year ago period. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Fortuna Silver Mines	$7.15	+0.62 9.42%	$7.35	$6.83	4.61%	5,716,688 125.86%	4,542,000
Most Recent Note for FSM - 7/27/2020 12:35:15 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up 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	$1.77	+0.15 8.94%	$1.84	$1.82	-2.75%	2,514,466 222.52%	1,130,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/27/2020 12:36:44 PM Hit a new 52-week high today, adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Formerly known as Asanko Gold Inc (AKG), it stubbornly held its ground following prior 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	$13.63	+1.15 9.21%	$14.12	$12.61	8.09%	9,091,462 112.50%	8,081,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 7/27/2020 12:38:35 PM Gapped up 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	$35.46	+0.36 1.03%	$35.76	$36.63	-3.19%	1,009,680 95.98%	1,052,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 7/27/2020 12:39:04 PM Very extended from any sound base, hovering near 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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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$29.75	+1.31 4.61%	$30.20	$28.87	3.05%	16,205,213 95.23%	17,017,000
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 7/27/2020 12:39:44 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported Mar '20 earnings +45% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The Jun, Sep, and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons showed greatly accelerating sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12."
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$7.16	+0.13 1.85%	$7.61	$7.06	1.42%	15,057,938 184.74%	8,151,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/27/2020 12:40:01 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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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$8.68	+0.26 3.06%	$8.99	$8.61	0.78%	14,787,567 82.60%	17,902,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 7/27/2020 12:42:40 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 7/29/20. Reported Mar '20 earnings +43% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarters through Dec '19 showed accelerating sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history 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	$218.07	-10.60 -4.63%	$231.05	$231.36	-5.75%	266,049 93.02%	286,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/27/2020 12:47:06 PM Pulling back from a new all-time high with today's loss following 4 considerable volume-driven gains. The 7/23/20 mid-day report noted - "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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RPM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials R P M International Inc	$82.97	+3.28 4.12%	$86.48	$80.10	3.58%	696,830 110.61%	630,000
Most Recent Note for RPM - 7/27/2020 12:49:05 PM Hit a new all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported May '20 quarterly earnings -9% on -9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) along with sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SAP - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S A P Ag Adr	$164.17	+5.55 3.50%	$164.83	$165.28	-0.67%	663,663 83.27%	797,000
Most Recent Note for SAP - 7/27/2020 12:50:10 PM Reported earnings +6% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings and sales revenues growth rates have been below guidelines. It also has a huge supply of 1.19 billion shares outstanding (S criteria), making it less likely to be a good sprinter.
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$12.18	+1.07 9.63%	$12.53	$13.27	-8.21%	2,625,839 108.15%	2,428,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 7/27/2020 12:51:16 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$82.08	+8.18 11.07%	$82.37	$76.89	6.75%	22,181,581 218.37%	10,158,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/27/2020 12:52:00 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today powering to new 52-week and all-time highs. Stubbornly held its ground following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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	$3.96	+0.62 18.54%	$4.10	$3.61	9.68%	4,755,987 416.46%	1,142,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 7/27/2020 12:54:18 PM Gapped up again today powering higher following a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain noted on 7/23/20. Prior mid-day reports noted as it broke out from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base with gains 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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WPM - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Wheaton Precious Metals	$56.50	+2.88 5.37%	$57.23	$54.01	4.61%	3,229,566 117.91%	2,739,000
Most Recent Note for WPM - 7/27/2020 12:55:13 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Showed greatly improved earnings in the Mar '20, Sep and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '18, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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