Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 28TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 7/28/2020 12:13:39 PM Report Released : 7/28/2020 12:59:45 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	$69.14	+0.17 0.24%	$69.80	42,251,907 71.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 59,020,000	$71.63 -3.48%	7/22/2020	$61.73	PP = $59.10 MB = $62.06
Most Recent Note - 7/28/2020 12:27:11 PM G - Extended from the previously noted base after considerable volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $59 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/23/2020. 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	$14.05	-0.20 -1.40%	$14.28	$14.50	-3.10%	6,130,150 86.55%	7,083,000
Most Recent Note for AG - 7/28/2020 12:15:38 PM This Vancouver, BC headquartered firm engaged in silver production in Mexico held its ground stubbornly and is perched at its 52-week high following 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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AMKR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Amkor Technology Inc	$14.26	+0.62 4.55%	$15.80	$15.25	-6.49%	5,240,288 428.13%	1,224,000
Most Recent Note for AMKR - 7/28/2020 12:28:13 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. 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	$37.33	-0.58 -1.53%	$37.85	$38.50	-3.04%	2,392,378 72.36%	3,306,000
Most Recent Note for AU - 7/28/2020 12:28:35 PM Gapped up on the prior session 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	$6.65	+0.04 0.61%	$6.71	$6.88	-3.34%	13,867,933 71.91%	19,284,000
Most Recent Note for AUY - 7/28/2020 12:29:17 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session. 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$18.07	+0.56 3.20%	$18.07	$18.11	-0.22%	41,982 113.46%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 7/28/2020 12:30:15 PM Gapped up on 7/24/20 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	$26.15	-0.80 -2.97%	$26.88	$29.39	-11.02%	129,457 78.94%	164,000
Most Recent Note for CMCL - 7/28/2020 12:32:08 PM Reversed into the red on the prior session 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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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$66.93	+0.36 0.55%	$70.29	$66.67	0.39%	3,598,671 88.38%	4,072,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 7/28/2020 12:37:16 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since noted in the 1/27/20 mid-day report. Reported earnings +37% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may wait for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$136.89	-2.86 -2.05%	$143.23	$153.02	-10.54%	1,187,732 101.17%	1,174,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 7/28/2020 12:37:57 PM Consolidating near its all-time high. Reported earnings +35% on +16% sales revenues for the Feb '20 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm has been rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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FSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Fortuna Silver Mines	$7.07	-0.17 -2.35%	$7.21	$7.35	-3.81%	3,499,425 74.63%	4,689,000
Most Recent Note for FSM - 7/28/2020 12:38:52 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of gains 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	$1.84	+0.06 3.37%	$1.86	$1.84	0.00%	1,782,936 149.07%	1,196,000
Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/28/2020 12:40:12 PM Hitting yet another 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	$13.57	+0.10 0.71%	$13.78	$14.12	-3.93%	6,448,759 77.73%	8,296,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 7/28/2020 12:40:37 PM Gapped up hitting new multi-year highs on the prior session, 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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GV - AMEX - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Goldfield Corp	$3.66	+0.16 4.57%	$3.70	$4.16	-12.02%	180,864 226.08%	80,000
Most Recent Note for GV - 7/28/2020 12:40:53 PM Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings -14% on -6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Showed much better sales revenues increases and earnings in the Sep and Dec '19 quarterly comparisons. Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$7.14	+0.04 0.56%	$7.22	$7.61	-6.18%	8,078,337 94.94%	8,509,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 7/28/2020 12:41:40 PM Very extended from any sound base and 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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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$121.90	+9.58 8.52%	$144.49	$114.12	6.81%	982,534 372.17%	264,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 7/28/2020 12:43:56 PM Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high. Reported -21% earnings on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. It made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/05/19.
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SHOP - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Shopify Inc	$1,001.02	+24.63 2.52%	$1,014.91	$1,074.98	-6.88%	2,240,338 74.88%	2,992,000
Most Recent Note for SHOP - 7/28/2020 12:47:12 PM Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results before the open on Wednesday, 7/29/20. Still 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. Technically, it broke out in late January and then went through a deep consolidation before rebounding and rallying impressively into new all-time high territory. The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm reported Mar '20 earnings +217% on +47% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).
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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$642.53	+17.01 2.72%	$659.87	$631.88	1.68%	620,636 121.69%	510,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 7/28/2020 12:49:02 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +8% on -6% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving since a downturn in FY '07 - '09.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$29.11	-1.77 -5.72%	$29.31	$31.98	-8.99%	2,417,313 104.51%	2,313,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 7/28/2020 12:50:05 PM Still 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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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$41.24	+0.79 1.96%	$41.96	$41.07	0.42%	130,533 92.58%	141,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 7/28/2020 12:50:48 PM Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm.
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$71.41	+8.40 13.33%	$73.82	$76.92	-7.16%	739,195 233.92%	316,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 7/28/2020 12:54:59 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +190% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$77.85	-5.40 -6.49%	$79.58	$83.40	-6.65%	17,910,278 167.67%	10,682,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/28/2020 12:56:39 PM Gapped down today retreating after powering to new all-time highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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	$3.62	-0.25 -6.57%	$3.98	$4.10	-11.81%	2,769,779 218.26%	1,269,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 7/28/2020 12:59:40 PM Pulling back today following considerable volume-driven gains. 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 after the close on Wednesday, 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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