Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2020
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DOW 27943.72 256.81 (0.93%) | NASDAQ 11015.84 233.02 (2.16%) | S&P 500 3381.85 48.16 (1.44%)

Time of Screening : 8/12/2020 12:41:48 PM Report Released : 8/12/2020 1:11:42 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
APPS - NASDAQ - Internet-Network Sltns Digital Turbine Inc	$24.77	+1.79 7.77%	$25.11	$24.42	1.41%	4,324,384 131.16%	3,297,000
Most Recent Note for APPS - 8/12/2020 12:44:48 PM Hitting another new all-time high today adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base and currently priced +207% above its 200 DMA ($8.09). Quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate in sequential comparisons. After years of shrinking losses it had profitable results for its FY '19 and '20.
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BLDR - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Builders Firstsource Inc	$29.94	+2.88 10.62%	$31.18	$28.43	5.29%	4,233,612 397.90%	1,064,000
Most Recent Note for BLDR - 8/12/2020 12:46:10 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$297.62	+6.36 2.18%	$299.71	$293.87	1.28%	283,975 75.53%	376,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 8/12/2020 12:47:39 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 7th consecutive gain. Went through a deep pullback then rebounded and rallied impressively since noted with caution in the 3/04/20 mid-day report. Reported earnings -5% on -9% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain.
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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$17.55	-0.53 -2.93%	$18.35	$19.73	-11.05%	112,923 81.83%	138,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 8/12/2020 12:50:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent months during its ongoing ascent. Reported earnings +75% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 versus the year ago period, a 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EVA - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Enviva Partners, LP	$43.11	+0.39 0.91%	$43.42	$42.85	0.61%	80,399 83.75%	96,000
Most Recent Note for EVA - 8/12/2020 12:51:24 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback since noted with caution in the 2/13/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings history. Completed its $20 IPO on 4/29/15."
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$32.15	+2.16 7.20%	$32.92	$32.20	-0.16%	752,797 131.84%	571,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 8/12/2020 12:51:44 PM This REIT powered to new 52-week highs with above average volume behind an impressive streak of 8 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$26.55	+0.30 1.14%	$27.05	$30.69	-13.49%	13,901,640 81.13%	17,135,000
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 8/12/2020 12:52:30 PM Gapped down on the prior session retreating from its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($26.66). Reported Jun '20 earnings +156% on +48% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 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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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$29.77	+1.14 4.00%	$30.01	$28.89	3.06%	32,656 81.64%	40,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 8/12/2020 12:52:50 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 7th consecutive gain backed by heavier volume. Reported earnings +39% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.
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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$6.35	-0.52 -7.57%	$6.87	$7.43	-14.53%	45,497 94.79%	48,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 8/12/2020 12:53:37 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high after an impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 have shown greatly improved earnings and sales revenues increases, however quarterly sales revenues totals in the $4-6 million range are rather minuscule compared to most publicly traded companies. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Fundamental concerns remain today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/08/05.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$37.05	-1.90 -4.88%	$39.71	$42.64	-13.11%	132,217 84.75%	156,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 8/12/2020 12:55:10 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain challenging its all-time high after a long and choppy consolidation. Reported earnings -29% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady and sales revenues growth has been sub par, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$3.27	+0.04 1.27%	$3.41	$3.79	-13.85%	36,995 75.50%	49,000
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 8/12/2020 12:55:50 PM Perched near its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains approaching its Jun '19 high ($4.75). Fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '20 show lackluster sales revenues growth while reporting small gains versus losses for the year ago periods. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its sub par fundamentals make it a questionable candidate with respect to the system's guidelines."
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$13.54	+0.44 3.33%	$13.83	$13.33	1.55%	104,231 189.51%	55,000
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 8/12/2020 12:58:51 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($11.57) in recent weeks. Managed an impressive rebound from the March low ($6.31). Due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on 8/13/20. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +36% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter. This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been lackluster."
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$14.27	+0.15 1.06%	$14.82	$15.91	-10.31%	1,271,366 89.22%	1,425,000
Most Recent Note for NLS - 8/12/2020 12:59:43 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with a streak of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains, getting very extended from any sound base. Rebounded impressively from lows last year in the $1.20 area. Slumped from multi-year highs since noted with caution in the 10/06/16 mid-day report. Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Mar and Jun '20 quarters versus year ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$18.50	-0.41 -2.19%	$19.13	$19.58	-5.54%	365,249 115.59%	316,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 8/12/2020 1:00:34 PM Reported earnings -34% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/18.
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$60.80	+3.33 5.79%	$61.02	$59.13	2.82%	537,668 115.38%	466,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 8/12/2020 1:01:10 PM Powered well above prior highs in the $45 area with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +10% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 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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STC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Stewart Information Svcs	$42.10	-1.26 -2.91%	$43.43	$44.86	-6.15%	153,776 79.68%	193,000
Most Recent Note for STC - 8/12/2020 1:03:23 PM Pulling back this week after challenging its 52-week high. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +51% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$30.41	+1.44 4.97%	$30.42	$31.98	-4.91%	1,942,922 80.32%	2,419,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 8/12/2020 1:04:02 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line 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	$44.39	+0.00 0.00%	$44.65	$44.96	-1.27%	163,563 123.91%	132,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 8/12/2020 1:04:17 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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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$4.13	-0.06 -1.43%	$4.15	$4.69	-11.94%	1,869,948 98.63%	1,896,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 8/12/2020 1:06:27 PM Consolidating after an impressive spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Recently spiked to new 52-week highs and it is very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted as it broke out from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +250% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. 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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XP - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs XP Inc Cl A	$45.96	-1.39 -2.94%	$52.94	$51.07	-10.01%	1,774,081 111.16%	1,596,000
Most Recent Note for XP - 8/12/2020 1:08:59 PM Brazil-based securities brokerage had a "negative reversal" and is testing its 50 DMA line ($44.84) after hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +164% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Completed a Secondary Offering on 7/02/20. Completed its $27 IPO on 12/11/29. Limited history is a concern.
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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$26.50	+5.84 28.27%	$28.05	$21.00	26.19%	1,195,812 508.86%	235,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 8/12/2020 1:11:36 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Bullish action came after this Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts firm reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +27% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings had fallen -14% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of stronger comparisons, raising fundamental concerns.
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