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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 9/14/2020 12:07:42 PM Report Released : 9/14/2020 1:12:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
ADBE - NASDAQ Adobe Systems Inc	$488.00	+16.65 3.53%	$488.63	1,730,803 62.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,760,000	$536.88 -9.10%	9/10/2020	$488.46	PP = $536.88 MB = $563.72
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2020 12:13:52 PM Y - Posting a gain today after a spurt of volume-driven losses. Encountered distributional pressure and had a "negative reversal on 9/10/20. Since finding support at its 10 week-moving average (WMA), a valid secondary buy point exists up to 5% above the latest high. Subsequent losses violating its 50 DMA line ($462.54) may trigger a technical sell signal. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than 7-8% from their purchase price. Due to report Aug '20 quarterly results on 9/15/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. This well-known Computer Software - Desktop firm reported May '20 quarterly earnings +34% on +14% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/10/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd	$86.11	+3.93 4.78%	$87.36	$84.66	1.71%	1,840,800 137.68%	1,337,000
Most Recent Note for AEM - 9/14/2020 12:16:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($76) and well above the prior high in the $69 area during its recent consolidation. This Canadian firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group's 4 latest quarterly sales revenues and earning increases through Jun '20 have been strong. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$33.90	+0.75 2.26%	$34.93	$33.15	2.26%	84,589 234.97%	36,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 9/14/2020 12:17:52 PM Reported very strong Jun '20 quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period. On track for its 6th consecutive gain marked by ever-increasing volume, hitting another new all-time high with today's gain following a big"breakaway gap" on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported strong earnings increases for the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarters but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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BTG - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems B2Gold Corp	$6.82	+0.43 6.65%	$6.83	$7.55	-9.74%	5,271,610 65.40%	8,060,000
Most Recent Note for BTG - 9/14/2020 12:20:48 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and found support at its 50 DMA line ($6.51) during the recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '20 earnings +120% on +65% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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DAR - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Darling International	$35.48	+0.98 2.83%	$35.81	$34.68	2.29%	951,263 81.37%	1,169,000
Most Recent Note for DAR - 9/14/2020 12:21:47 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 8/10/20 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed great earnings improvement, but sales revenues growth has been flat. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '17."
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$55.15	+2.12 4.00%	$56.00	$56.76	-2.84%	99,208 72.95%	136,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 9/14/2020 12:23:55 PM Perched near its all-time high, it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm is due to report Jun '20 quarterly results on Tuesday, 9/15/20. Last noted with caution in the 8/28/20 mid-day report - "Reported Mar '20 quarterly earnings +16% 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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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$117.71	+5.14 4.57%	$118.13	$137.03	-14.10%	209,562 65.08%	322,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 9/14/2020 12:27:03 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($110) after a deep pullback from its all-time high. On 4/12/18 a new Public Offering was completed. Reported very strong Mar and Jun '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods, but it was repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$87.95	-0.10 -0.11%	$88.53	$92.16	-4.57%	1,344,833 141.56%	950,000
Most Recent Note for DVA - 9/14/2020 12:27:25 PM Still consolidating near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($85.49). Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
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GFI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Gold Fields Ltd Adr	$14.18	+1.31 10.14%	$14.18	$14.40	-1.56%	7,022,186 82.23%	8,540,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 9/14/2020 12:31:31 PM Today's big volume-driven gain has it matching its 52-week and multi-year highs after finding support at its 50 DMA line ($12.32) during the recent orderly consolidation. This South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems industry reported very strong earnings increases with solid sales revenues growth for the Mar and Jun '20 quarters versus year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history was noted as a fundamental concern.
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GRBK - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Green Brick Partners Inc	$17.74	+1.46 8.97%	$18.00	$16.47	7.71%	638,780 209.44%	305,000
Most Recent Note for GRBK - 9/14/2020 12:35:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Held its ground following recent volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in the 7/16/20 mid-day report - "Went through a deep consolidation and impressive rebound in recent months. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$106.79	-0.90 -0.84%	$112.00	$109.88	-2.81%	37,895 75.79%	50,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 9/14/2020 12:36:59 PM Perched at all-time high today, holding is ground following a spurt of 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +16% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues and lower earnings versus the year ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern for this Korean Computer Software firm."
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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$96.51	+2.01 2.13%	$96.86	$96.75	-0.25%	168,413 77.25%	218,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 9/14/2020 12:42:31 PM Extended from any sound base and inching into new all-time high territory with recent gains while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support well above its 50 DMA line in recent months while consolidating. Patient investors may wait for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +29% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/02/18.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$32.40	+0.22 0.68%	$32.50	$32.83	-1.31%	33,798 66.27%	51,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 9/14/2020 12:43:26 PM Hovering at multi-year highs following recent gains with above average volume. Held its ground in a tight range near its high since noted in the 8/12/20 mid-day report - "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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LEN - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Lennar Corp Cl A	$78.81	+1.33 1.72%	$79.47	$80.00	-1.49%	1,801,498 71.09%	2,534,000
Most Recent Note for LEN - 9/14/2020 12:44:37 PM Perched at its all-time high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during a brief consolidation. Reported earnings +27% on -5% sales revenues for the May '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05.
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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$6.53	+0.93 16.61%	$6.67	$6.19	5.49%	190,847 136.32%	140,000
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 9/14/2020 12:45:22 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain after a brief consolidation near its 2019 high ($4.75). Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 show lackluster sales revenues growth while reporting earnings versus losses for the year ago periods. Its sub par fundamentals make it a questionable candidate with respect to the system's guidelines."
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MMX - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Maverik Metals Inc	$5.31	+0.39 7.93%	$5.32	$5.72	-7.17%	293,835 109.23%	269,000
Most Recent Note for MMX - 9/14/2020 12:46:56 PM Today's big gain has it rallying toward previously stubborn resistance in the $5.50 to $5.70 area which it met over the past year. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria).
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$15.23	+0.33 2.19%	$15.63	$16.86	-9.69%	1,172,760 60.89%	1,926,000
Most Recent Note for NLS - 9/14/2020 12:51:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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NVCR - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Novacure Limited	$95.77	+6.51 7.29%	$96.50	$98.84	-3.11%	672,227 92.34%	728,000
Most Recent Note for NVCR - 9/14/2020 12:55:41 PM Challenging prior highs in the $98 are with today's big gain, its 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. level. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed earnings versus losses for the year ago periods with strong sales revenues growth. The UK-based Medical - Products firm has shown losses each year through FY '19, not strong and steady earnings growth over the past 3-5 year as required to meet the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$514.23	+27.65 5.68%	$532.60	$589.07	-12.71%	18,300,895 151.85%	12,052,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 9/14/2020 12:56:36 PM Halted its slide after abruptly retreating from its all-time high with recent volume-driven losses. Noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Very extended from any sound base. Action has been bullish since it completed the Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) acquisition on 4/27/20. Reported Jul '20 quarterly earnings +76% on +50% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with strong underlying sales revenues increases. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had lower sales revenues and lower earnings (negative comparisons) versus the year ago periods. Downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OSB - NYSE - Bldg-Wood Prds Norbord Inc	$33.13	+1.41 4.45%	$33.19	$36.53	-9.31%	162,538 62.51%	260,000
Most Recent Note for OSB - 9/14/2020 12:59:23 PM Found support today at its 50 DMA line ($31.82) and recently consolidating near its 52-week high. The 8/19/20 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported strong quarterly earnings in the Mar and Jun '20 comparisons versus year ago losses. Waning sales revenues and a loss in FY '19 are fundamental concerns."
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PDEX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale Pro Dex Inc	$30.95	+2.85 10.14%	$31.68	$32.98	-6.16%	17,818 127.27%	14,000
Most Recent Note for PDEX - 9/14/2020 1:00:14 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from the prior base after a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '20 quarters versus year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) fails to match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$57.79	+0.72 1.26%	$58.07	$64.17	-9.94%	355,293 66.29%	536,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 9/14/2020 1:01:07 PM Consolidating 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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RCM - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare R1 R C M Inc	$16.89	+0.72 4.45%	$16.94	$16.52	2.24%	658,905 69.36%	950,000
Most Recent Note for RCM - 9/14/2020 1:02:28 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Found prompt support recently at its 50 DMA line ($14.30). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history and quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 show deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate."
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RGLD - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Gold Royal Gold Inc	$129.97	-0.48 -0.37%	$131.77	$147.64	-11.97%	250,443 57.84%	433,000
Most Recent Note for RGLD - 9/14/2020 1:07:06 PM Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($134) since wedging to a new high with gains lacking volume conviction. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum versus the year ago periods satisfying the C criteria, however, sequentially the comparisons show a worrisome deceleration in its growth rate. Last noted with caution in the 4/23/20 mid-day report - "Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history does not meet the investment system guidelines."
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$368.82	-12.63 -3.31%	$389.94	$410.49	-10.15%	442,977 67.63%	655,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 9/14/2020 1:08:04 PM Pulling back for a 2nd session following a big gap up on 9/10/20 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Found support at its 50 DMA line during a brief consolidation. It rebounded and rallied impressively after a deep pullback. Reported earnings +53% on +0% sales revenues for the Jul '20 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved greatly since a downturn in FY 17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15."
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$12.72	-0.62 -4.65%	$13.08	$13.89	-8.42%	5,261,798 207.16%	2,540,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 9/14/2020 1:09:01 PM Pulling back with higher volume today after hitting new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. The 9/11/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in the Mar and Jun '20 quarters versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain for this South Africa based gold mining firm."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$31.15	+1.41 4.72%	$31.33	$31.98	-2.61%	1,831,357 68.31%	2,681,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 9/14/2020 1:10:14 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($29.40) last week, and today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume has it challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$26.65	+2.73 11.41%	$26.91	$30.29	-12.02%	290,742 125.32%	232,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 9/14/2020 1:12:08 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. It did not form a sound base pattern, but very little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $30 level. 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 were -14% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, raising fundamental concerns while breaking a streak of stronger quarterly comparisons.
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