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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 31ST, 2020
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DOW 26119.44 -194.21 (-0.74%) | NASDAQ 10617.05 29.24 (0.28%) | S&P 500 3233.68 -12.54 (-0.39%)
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Time of Screening :
7/31/2020 12:32:32 PM Report Released :
7/31/2020 1:20:56 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 90% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
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At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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52 Wk Hi
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EBS
- NYSE
Emergent Biosolutions
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$109.89
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+12.87
13.27%
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$114.13
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942,106
102.07% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 923,000
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$107.16
2.55%
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7/7/2020 |
$89.47
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PP = $93.68
MB = $98.36 |
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2020 12:49:51 PM
G - Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +890% on +62% sales revenue for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, rallying above its "max buy" level, and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs in the $93 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($84.70).
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/9/2020. Click here.
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TEAM
- NASDAQ
Atlassian Corp Plc
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$172.58
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-15.08
-8.04%
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$176.95
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4,112,517
220.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,862,000
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$198.41
-13.02%
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7/7/2020 |
$190.44
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PP = $191.82
MB = $201.41 |
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2020 1:16:38 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after gapping down today and violating its 50 DMA line ($181.13) with a damaging volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. Weak action came after it reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +25% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Recent gains above the pivot point lacked the +40% above average volume necessary to trigger a convincing new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The prior low ($169.11 on 7/14/20) defines the next important support below its 50 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/24/2020. Click here.
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ZEN
- NYSE
Zendesk Inc
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$91.56
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-8.96
-8.91%
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$97.72
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3,267,123
152.96% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,136,000
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$101.94
-10.18%
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7/21/2020 |
$94.29
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PP = $94.97
MB = $99.72 |
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2020 1:20:38 PM
Y - Pulling back abruptly today with heavy volume. retreating from a new all-time high hit on the prior session as it challenged it "max buy" level. Weak action came after it reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +180% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/21/2020. Click here.
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% DAV |
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AAPL
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers
Apple Inc
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$410.53 |
+25.77
6.70%
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$412.22
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$399.82
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2.68% |
43,087,345
128.40%
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33,558,000
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Most Recent Note for AAPL - 7/31/2020 12:35:00 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '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 5,428 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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AMZN
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Amazon.com Inc
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$3,174.34 |
+122.46
4.01%
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$3,246.82
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$3,344.29
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-5.08% |
4,884,851
104.11%
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4,692,000
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Most Recent Note for AMZN - 7/31/2020 12:38:18 PM
Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +97% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, but the prior 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BAND
- NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse
Bandwidth Inc Cl A
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$142.46 |
-6.53
-4.38%
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$156.99
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$153.77
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-7.36% |
399,886
94.76%
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422,000
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Most Recent Note for BAND - 7/31/2020 12:39:52 PM
There was a "negative reversal" today after hitting a new all-time high. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BRKS
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Azenta, Inc.
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$53.14 |
+5.83
12.32%
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$54.53
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$50.35
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5.54% |
534,537
114.22%
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468,000
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Most Recent Note for BRKS - 7/31/2020 12:44:12 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +60% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
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CHD
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products
Church & Dwight Inc
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$94.49 |
+4.43
4.92%
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$95.74
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$90.45
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4.47% |
1,920,293
126.17%
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1,522,000
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Most Recent Note for CHD - 7/31/2020 12:46:29 PM
Gapped up hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by ever increasing volume. Earnings rose +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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EGO
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold
Eldorado Gold Corp
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$12.55 |
+0.60
5.02%
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$12.74
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$12.62
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-0.55% |
2,867,841
107.57%
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2,666,000
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Most Recent Note for EGO - 7/31/2020 12:51:17 PM
Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high. Recent strength in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group (L criteria) helped numerous issues in the industry to rally. Reported strong Jun '20 quarterly earnings results. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons show strong earnings and sales increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FB
- NASDAQ - INTERNET
Facebook Inc Cl A
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$254.00 |
+19.50
8.32%
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$255.85
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$250.15
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1.54% |
31,299,728
123.70%
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25,303,000
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Most Recent Note for FB - 7/31/2020 12:54:45 PM
Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Briefly undercut its 50 DMA line during recent consolidations. Reported earnings +98% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with a marked improvement after 6 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '19 earnings versus the year ago broke its streak of strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system. Large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is heavily owned by 4,638 top-rated mutual funds as of Mar '20. Stocks with a small supply and just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal.
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FIZZ
- NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks
National Beverage Corp
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$64.76 |
-4.86
-6.98%
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$70.36
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$70.64
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-8.32% |
257,903
106.57%
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242,000
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Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 7/31/2020 12:55:49 PM
Abruptly retreating with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +38% on +9% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par quarterly results in prior comparisons. It went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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FORM
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Formfactor Inc
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$28.30 |
-2.55
-8.27%
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$30.31
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$33.07
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-14.42% |
600,940
91.61%
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656,000
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Most Recent Note for FORM - 7/31/2020 12:57:33 PM
Retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +57% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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GAU
- AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems
Galiano Gold Inc
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$1.87 |
+0.13
7.21%
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$1.92
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$1.90
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-1.82% |
1,569,758
121.59%
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1,291,000
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Most Recent Note for GAU - 7/31/2020 12:59:53 PM
Posting a big gain today and hitting another new 52-week high while 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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GOOG
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Google Inc Cl C
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$1,468.29 |
-63.16
-4.12%
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$1,508.95
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$1,586.99
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-7.48% |
1,681,967
102.25%
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1,645,000
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Most Recent Note for GOOG - 7/31/2020 1:01:04 PM
Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($1,465). Reported earnings -27% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 3,847 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GOOGL
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Google Inc Cl A
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$1,468.81 |
-69.56
-4.52%
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$1,505.02
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$1,587.05
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-7.45% |
2,630,819
146.81%
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1,792,000
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Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 7/31/2020 1:01:44 PM
Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($1,466). Reported earnings -27% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 5,232 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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JOUT
- NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods
Johnson Outdoors Cl A
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$84.93 |
-8.60
-9.19%
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$87.40
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$97.00
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-12.44% |
68,210
174.90%
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39,000
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Most Recent Note for JOUT - 7/31/2020 1:02:59 PM
Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($85.47) after it reported earnings -42% on -21% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria).
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LOCO
- NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc
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$18.04 |
+0.84
4.86%
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$19.00
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$17.37
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3.83% |
868,051
268.75%
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323,000
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Most Recent Note for LOCO - 7/31/2020 1:04:57 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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RIO
- NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron
Rio Tinto Plc Adr
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$60.39 |
-0.65
-1.06%
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$60.79
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$62.94
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-4.05% |
1,972,017
90.88%
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2,170,000
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Most Recent Note for RIO - 7/31/2020 1:06:20 PM
The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm has been hovering near its 52-week high. Reported Mar and Jun '20 quarters with earnings -3% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '15.
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SGC
- NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing
Superior Group of Companies
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$19.20 |
+2.11
12.35%
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$19.28
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$18.48
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3.90% |
70,105
170.99%
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41,000
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Most Recent Note for SGC - 7/31/2020 1:12:54 PM
Reported Jun '20 earnings +456% on +73% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15.
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UCTT
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc
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$30.36 |
-0.46
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551,055
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472,000
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Most Recent Note for UCTT - 7/31/2020 1:18:38 PM
Holding its ground today after a big gap up powering to a new 52-week high on the prior session with a considerable volume-driven gain. Noted in the mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed strong earnings increases backed by an accelerating sales revenues growth rate. Has a new CEO as of 10/02/17. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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