Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, August 14th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2020
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DOW 27929.73 33.01 (0.12%) | NASDAQ 11027.25 -15.25 (-0.14%) | S&P 500 3377.07 3.64 (0.11%)

Time of Screening : 8/14/2020 11:56:43 AM Report Released : 8/14/2020 12:53:35 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$455.55	-4.50 -0.98%	$459.58	$464.17	-1.86%	18,260,916 47.00%	38,853,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/14/2020 11:57:54 AM Perched near its 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 5,495 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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APPS - NASDAQ - Internet-Network Sltns Digital Turbine Inc	$25.29	+0.20 0.78%	$25.55	$26.29	-3.82%	1,478,484 47.62%	3,105,000
Most Recent Note for APPS - 8/14/2020 11:58:52 AM Perched at its all-time high today adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base. 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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ATVI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software Activision Blizzard Inc	$80.29	-1.00 -1.23%	$82.30	$87.73	-8.48%	4,323,721 61.85%	6,991,000
Most Recent Note for ATVI - 8/14/2020 12:00:28 PM Pulled back from its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($78.48). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +53% on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BLDR - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Builders Firstsource Inc	$31.17	-0.21 -0.67%	$31.69	$31.98	-2.53%	1,375,830 106.41%	1,293,000
Most Recent Note for BLDR - 8/14/2020 12:01:20 PM Perched at its all-time high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$55.00	+1.45 2.71%	$55.05	$56.76	-3.10%	68,598 48.31%	142,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 8/14/2020 12:02:26 PM Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $56 level. Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +18% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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DKL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Delek Logistics Prtnr Lp	$34.18	-0.54 -1.56%	$34.52	$34.91	-2.09%	56,157 49.70%	113,000
Most Recent Note for DKL - 8/14/2020 12:05:23 PM This Oil & Gas Limited Partnership rebounded impressively after a deep pullback and is perched at multi-year highs. Reported quarterly earnings +71% on -24% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Lack of sales revenues growth is a sign of no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$35.67	+2.08 6.20%	$35.85	$35.33	0.97%	752,540 121.18%	621,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 8/14/2020 12:06:09 PM This REIT powering further into new 52-week and all-time high territory with above average volume behind an impressive streak of 10 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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IIVI - NASDAQ - Electronic-Parts Ii-Vi Incorporated	$46.67	-3.18 -6.38%	$49.74	$52.97	-11.89%	1,791,858 84.88%	2,111,000
Most Recent Note for IIVI - 8/14/2020 12:08:21 PM Pulling back abruptly with 2 consecutive volume-driven losses after perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 7/02/20. Reported earnings +82% on +106% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed solid sales revenues increases, but earnings were lower than the year ago periods, not above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been good. Has a new CEO as of 9/01/16.
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$21.69	-0.48 -2.17%	$21.86	$23.70	-8.48%	12,270 55.77%	22,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 8/14/2020 12:09:04 PM Reported earnings +0% on -5% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. The Ireland-based cement firm's prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$35.42	+0.83 2.40%	$36.03	$36.84	-3.85%	5,631,252 56.66%	9,938,000
Most Recent Note for KR - 8/14/2020 12:10:47 PM Perched near its 52-week high and it faces little resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +69% on +12% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down.
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LAZY - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Lazydays Holdings Inc	$15.62	+0.30 1.96%	$16.26	$15.74	-0.76%	147,809 84.46%	175,000
Most Recent Note for LAZY - 8/14/2020 12:11:42 PM Perched at its all-time high today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported strong Jun '20 quarterly results. Prior 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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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$3.83	+0.23 6.39%	$3.85	$3.79	1.06%	87,132 167.56%	52,000
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 8/14/2020 12:13:19 PM Rebounding toward its 2019 high ($4.75) with recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 show lackluster sales revenues growth while reporting earnings 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	$14.74	+0.54 3.81%	$14.78	$14.29	3.16%	53,447 89.08%	60,000
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 8/14/2020 12:13:52 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 ($11.63) in recent weeks. Managed an impressive rebound from the March low ($6.31). Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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MITK - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Mitek System Inc	$12.18	+1.04 9.29%	$12.27	$11.82	3.05%	475,679 113.80%	418,000
Most Recent Note for MITK - 8/14/2020 12:16:24 PM With today's volume-driven gain it now faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $13 level. Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has not been strong and steady
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$463.75	+6.03 1.32%	$468.19	$468.87	-1.09%	4,470,076 45.04%	9,925,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 8/14/2020 12:21:32 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Action has been bullish since it completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20. Due to report Jul '20 quarterly results on 8/19/20. Reported earnings +105% on +39% sales revenues for the Apr '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings (negative comparisons) versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PFSI - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Pennymac Fincl Svcs Cl A	$50.00	+1.84 3.82%	$50.37	$55.99	-10.70%	424,732 48.49%	876,000
Most Recent Note for PFSI - 8/14/2020 12:22:50 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high hit last week and it is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +377% on +171% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PRSC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Providence Service Corp	$94.81	+3.23 3.53%	$95.36	$94.02	0.84%	39,985 48.76%	82,000
Most Recent Note for PRSC - 8/14/2020 12:26:31 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's gain adding to a recent spurt. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamentals are not a match with the C and A guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$62.42	+0.76 1.23%	$62.53	$62.23	0.31%	265,524 55.67%	477,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 8/14/2020 12:27:15 PM Stubbornly holding its ground after powering 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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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$12.46	+1.08 9.49%	$12.72	$13.27	-6.10%	1,983,969 81.34%	2,439,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 8/14/2020 12:27:48 PM Gapped up today nearly challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain.
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SNE - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Sony Corp American Shrs	$83.47	+0.80 0.97%	$83.48	$84.15	-0.81%	565,556 49.14%	1,151,000
Most Recent Note for SNE - 8/14/2020 12:30:45 PM This Japan-based giant in the Media- Diversified industry is perched at multi-year highs. Reported Jun '20 earnings +56% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$43.23	-0.16 -0.37%	$43.58	$44.96	-3.85%	94,918 60.46%	157,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 8/14/2020 12:31:24 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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TSLA - NASDAQ - Auto Manufacturers Tesla Motors Inc	$1,650.96	+29.96 1.85%	$1,668.80	$1,794.99	-8.02%	6,616,438 47.70%	13,872,000
Most Recent Note for TSLA - 8/14/2020 12:47:28 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain.
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$28.81	+0.85 3.04%	$29.04	$31.10	-7.36%	253,497 53.71%	472,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 8/14/2020 12:49:03 PM Consolidating after a big gap up on 7/30/20 powering to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 7/31/20 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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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$29.32	+0.80 2.81%	$30.29	$28.70	2.16%	176,104 62.89%	280,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 8/14/2020 12:50:32 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 12th gain in the span of 13 sessions. 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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ZTO - NYSE - Transportation-Logistics ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc	$34.20	-0.55 -1.58%	$34.44	$38.99	-12.29%	1,325,304 48.32%	2,743,000
Most Recent Note for ZTO - 8/14/2020 12:53:29 PM Gapped down on the prior session violating its 50 DMA line while abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +4% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). History is limited since its $19.50 IPO in October 2016.
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