Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 8th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2022
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DOW 31449 -132.28 (-0.42%) | NASDAQ 11765.27 -26.63 (-0.23%) | S&P 500 3975.79 -4.08 (-0.10%)

Time of Screening : 9/8/2022 12:25:42 PM Report Released : 9/8/2022 1:12:20 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 60% 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
CASY - NASDAQ Caseys General Stores	$217.81	-3.59 -1.62%	$222.02	191,888 75.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 255,000	$222.40 -2.06%	9/8/2022	$217.81	PP = $222.40 MB = $233.52
Most Recent Note - 9/8/2022 12:35:46 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/22/22 high. Perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +40% sales revenues for the Jul '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history has been strong. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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CPRX - NASDAQ Catalyst Pharma Partners	$15.14	+0.27 1.78%	$15.61	2,135,592 91.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,346,000	$15.07 0.43%	9/8/2022	$15.14	PP = $15.17 MB = $15.93
Most Recent Note - 9/8/2022 12:40:22 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/23/22 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high today after a very tight 4-week consolidation. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +75% on +46% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since turning profitable in FY '19. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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ENPH - NASDAQ Enphase Energy Inc	$313.41	-2.91 -0.92%	$324.84	2,515,543 73.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,424,000	$318.22 -1.51%	7/28/2022	$276.66	PP = $282.55 MB = $296.68
Most Recent Note - 9/8/2022 12:42:21 PM G - Perched at its all-time high today following 2 solid gains with above average volume. The prior high in the $282 area has been noted as initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($257.42). Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/19/2022. Click here.
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GFF - NYSE Griffon Corporation	$33.56	+1.60 5.01%	$33.85	324,614 81.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 399,000	$34.35 -2.30%	8/8/2022	$32.46	PP = $31.12 MB = $32.68
Most Recent Note - 9/8/2022 12:48:33 PM G - Color code is changed to green while rallying back above its "max buy" level and hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd big gain after briefly undercutting prior highs in the $31 area. Important support to watch is its 50 DMA line ($29.86). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/25/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Albemarle Corp	$286.10	+6.90 2.47%	$291.07	$298.17	-4.05%	826,504 68.08%	1,214,000
Most Recent Note for ALB - 9/8/2022 12:26:56 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +288% on +91% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings increases (A criteria) have not shown strong and steady growth.
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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$48.11	+0.30 0.63%	$49.73	$51.08	-5.81%	1,356,424 83.83%	1,618,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 9/8/2022 12:28:26 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($42.59) after a volume-driven loss. Reported Jul and Apr '22 quarterly earnings lower than the year ago periods. Priced a Secondary Offering at a new all-time high on 9/15/21 and an earlier Secondary Offering on 1/29/21. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20.
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BFA - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Brown Forman Corp Cla	$71.30	-0.30 -0.42%	$72.01	$76.60	-6.92%	31,623 85.47%	37,000
Most Recent Note for BFA - 9/8/2022 12:29:12 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($71.57) following volume-driven losses. Reported Jul '22 quarterly earnings +30% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CCRN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Cross Country Healthcare	$27.24	+1.60 6.22%	$27.77	$30.51	-10.73%	525,588 64.97%	809,000
Most Recent Note for CCRN - 9/8/2022 12:36:54 PM On track today for a 3rd consecutive gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $30 level. Rebounded from support near its 200 DMA line with volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +198% on +127% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong since a downturn in FY '17 and '18.
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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$174.53	+3.47 2.03%	$175.38	$179.81	-2.94%	138,334 64.95%	213,000
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 9/8/2022 12:44:03 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line ($161.75) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $155-156 area. Reported earnings +32% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$18.09	+0.05 0.28%	$18.37	$19.54	-7.42%	3,018,242 77.21%	3,909,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 9/8/2022 12:45:37 PM Consolidating since last noted with caution in the 8/11/22 mid-day report challenging multi-year highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. >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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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$8.88	+0.29 3.38%	$8.88	$9.90	-10.30%	51,499 99.04%	52,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 9/8/2022 12:50:44 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings -50% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved earnings and sales revenues increases over the year ago periods, however, quarterly sales revenues totals in the $5-7 million range are rather minuscule compared to most publicly traded companies. Annual earnings history has been strong after a downturn and loss in FY '18, 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. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/08/05.
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LYTS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc L S I Industries Inc	$7.94	+0.27 3.52%	$8.08	$8.82	-9.98%	163,510 297.29%	55,000
Most Recent Note for LYTS - 9/8/2022 12:51:52 PM Bouncing back today, it abruptly retreated following a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $11 level. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '22 versus the year ago period showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been strong after a downturn in FY '19."
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NBIX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Neurocrine Biosciences	$105.56	-0.01 -0.01%	$108.49	$109.26	-3.39%	759,237 109.56%	693,000
Most Recent Note for NBIX - 9/8/2022 12:53:42 PM Held its ground in a tight range since last noted with caution in the 8/12/22 mid-day report after a spurt of volume-driven gains to a new 52-week high - "Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +17% on +31% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/07/20."
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PCAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Paccar Inc	$86.05	-2.52 -2.85%	$87.64	$97.56	-11.80%	1,231,022 73.45%	1,676,000
Most Recent Note for PCAR - 9/8/2022 12:55:42 PM Reported earnings +46% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison with better than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) remains a concern.
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PLMR - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Palomar Holdings Inc	$86.59	-2.96 -3.30%	$89.53	$97.18	-10.90%	74,104 62.27%	119,000
Most Recent Note for PLMR - 9/8/2022 12:56:39 PM Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Through the Jun '22 quarter its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic. Completed its $15 IPO on 4/17/19, a Secondary Offering on 9/25/19, and new Public Offerings on 1/10/20 and 6/24/20."
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PNM - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power P N M Resources Inc	$47.51	-0.32 -0.67%	$47.89	$50.11	-5.19%	435,761 99.72%	437,000
Most Recent Note for PNM - 9/8/2022 12:57:16 PM Fundamental concerns remain and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic for this Utility - Diversified holding firm in the electricity and natural gas distribution business."
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PRVA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Medical Privia Health Group Inc	$42.55	+2.04 5.04%	$43.12	$44.64	-4.68%	725,690 70.39%	1,031,000
Most Recent Note for PRVA - 9/8/2022 12:57:43 PM Prior mid-day reports noted - "Still faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $50 level. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '22 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited since public trading began in Apr '21."
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QRHC - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Quest Resource Holdings	$8.22	+0.50 6.48%	$8.30	$8.30	-0.96%	109,626 243.61%	45,000
Most Recent Note for QRHC - 9/8/2022 12:59:43 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong Jun '22 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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SQM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Sociedad Quimica Y Minra	$109.05	+3.51 3.32%	$111.13	$115.76	-5.80%	1,274,841 78.36%	1,627,000
Most Recent Note for SQM - 9/8/2022 1:01:20 PM Chile-based Chemicals - Agricultural firm is challenging its August high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found prompt support recently near its 50 DMA line ($95.17) and remains perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +871% on +342% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been very strong. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic in recent years, below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TWNK - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Hostess Brands Inc Cl A	$22.92	-0.67 -2.82%	$23.42	$24.27	-5.58%	551,250 67.64%	815,000
Most Recent Note for TWNK - 9/8/2022 1:04:48 PM Hovering above its 50 DMA line recently and perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 8/04/22 mid-day report - "Gapped down today after reporting Jun '22 quarterly earnings -4% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the recent consolidation."
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WCN - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management Waste Connections Inc	$144.71	+0.25 0.17%	$145.47	$145.62	-0.62%	507,961 63.10%	805,000
Most Recent Note for WCN - 9/8/2022 1:05:58 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +23% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) track record included a slight downturn in FY '20."
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WMS - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Advanced Drainage Systems Corp	$138.13	+2.35 1.73%	$139.13	$153.36	-9.93%	533,922 78.40%	681,000
Most Recent Note for WMS - 9/8/2022 1:07:30 PM Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '22 versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$68.38	+1.84 2.77%	$69.49	$75.23	-9.11%	444,594 67.98%	654,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 9/8/2022 1:12:13 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($67.83). Made little headway after gapping up 7/25/22 for a volume-driven gain. New CEO as of 6/17/22. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +40% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. The prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were negative, down from the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '19.
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