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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 9/18/2020 11:51:39 AM Report Released : 9/18/2020 12:25:37 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Accenture Plc	$237.18	+0.36 0.15%	$237.57	$247.82	-4.29%	942,959 58.35%	1,616,000
Most Recent Note for ACN - 9/18/2020 11:52:58 AM Perched near its all-time high, encountering some distributional pressure in recent weeks. Last noted with caution in the 1/07/20 mid-day report- "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AEM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd	$82.52	-1.61 -1.91%	$84.54	$89.23	-7.52%	850,288 60.65%	1,402,000
Most Recent Note for AEM - 9/18/2020 11:53:17 AM Hovering near its 52-week high following a volume-driven gain on 9/14/20. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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	$33.49	+1.75 5.51%	$34.06	$34.93	-4.12%	30,981 73.76%	42,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 9/18/2020 11:54:07 AM Reported very strong Jun '20 quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period. Perched at its all-time high, it stubbornly held its ground following 6 consecutive gains marked by ever-increasing volume including a big"breakaway gap" on 9/11/20. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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ANSS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Ansys Inc	$304.40	-4.48 -1.45%	$312.00	$354.87	-14.22%	266,464 68.15%	391,000
Most Recent Note for ANSS - 9/18/2020 11:55:50 AM Pulling back from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses this week. Reported earnings -4% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BAND - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Bandwidth Inc Cl A	$153.83	+3.77 2.51%	$158.45	$172.33	-10.74%	453,680 115.73%	392,000
Most Recent Note for BAND - 9/18/2020 11:57:20 AM Hovering near its all-time high, finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line. The 9/01/20 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BIPC - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Brookfield Omfra Corp	$55.91	+0.01 0.02%	$56.56	$56.16	-0.45%	106,124 61.70%	172,000
Most Recent Note for BIPC - 9/18/2020 11:58:41 AM Perched at its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain for this Canada-based Financial firm.
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BMCH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc BMC Stock Holdings Inc	$41.61	-0.43 -1.01%	$42.26	$43.44	-4.21%	493,838 59.07%	836,000
Most Recent Note for BMCH - 9/18/2020 11:59:22 AM Hovering near its 52-week high after gapping up on 8/27/20 M&A news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. Up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. New CEO 10/01/18. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/15/17."
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CHTR - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Charter Communications A	$618.65	-1.66 -0.27%	$628.30	$635.86	-2.71%	524,787 60.53%	867,000
Most Recent Note for CHTR - 9/18/2020 12:01:22 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +161% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par while its quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong since FY '16.
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CTLT - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Catalent, Inc	$85.03	+0.80 0.95%	$86.96	$95.70	-11.15%	632,229 60.44%	1,046,000
Most Recent Note for CTLT - 9/18/2020 12:02:45 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on 9/01/20. Met resistance near its 50 DMA line ($85.80) when trying to rebound after testing support at the prior high in the $80 area. Completed new Public Offerings on 2/05/20 and 6/12/20. Reported earnings +29% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving after a downturn in FY '16. Completed new Public Offerings in Sep '17 and Jul '18, Completed Secondary Offerings in Jun and Sep '16, and Mar and Jun '15. Completed its $21 IPO on 7/31/14.
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CWST - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management Casella Waste Sys Cl A	$55.61	-0.73 -1.29%	$56.71	$59.68	-6.83%	147,275 61.62%	239,000
Most Recent Note for CWST - 9/18/2020 12:04:11 PM Finding support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $54-56 area. The 3/05/20 mid-day report last noted - "This waste resource management firm for municipalities has an earnings history not matching with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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DDOG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Datadog Inc	$86.10	-1.15 -1.32%	$88.74	$98.99	-13.02%	2,582,904 60.82%	4,247,000
Most Recent Note for DDOG - 9/18/2020 12:05:38 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($85.67). The 9/16/20 mid-day report noted - "Versus losses in the year ago periods it reported earnings in the Dec '19, Mar and Jun '20 quarters with strong underlying sales revenues growth. Produced losses in annual earnings (A criteria) history through '19. Limited history is a concerns since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19."
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EGO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Eldorado Gold Corp	$12.08	+0.30 2.55%	$12.19	$13.20	-8.48%	1,720,986 66.09%	2,604,000
Most Recent Note for EGO - 9/18/2020 12:06:54 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after a volume-driven gain on the prior session. the 9/17/20 mid-day report noted - "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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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$55.87	+1.06 1.93%	$57.56	$60.35	-7.42%	145,833 59.52%	245,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 9/18/2020 12:07:52 PM Consolidating near its all-time high following recent volume-driven gains. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +100% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '18, a a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It went through a deep and choppy consolidation since noted on 8/02/19 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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GV - AMEX - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Goldfield Corp	$4.43	+0.15 3.50%	$4.48	$4.90	-9.59%	75,337 82.79%	91,000
Most Recent Note for GV - 9/18/2020 12:08:36 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high on 9/16/20. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +233% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Erratic quarterly comparisons and fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$276.97	-2.99 -1.07%	$279.84	$292.95	-5.45%	2,151,977 61.89%	3,477,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 9/18/2020 12:11:31 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($273) but it has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Rebounded impressively after a deep pullback. Reported earnings +27% on +23% sales revenues for the Jul '20 quarter versus the year ago period, a strong improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were not especially strong. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14."
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$195.96	-0.46 -0.23%	$199.00	$213.30	-8.13%	100,203 64.65%	155,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 9/18/2020 12:12:24 PM Slumped from its all-time high and it has been sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the May '20 quarter. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$34.81	+0.01 0.03%	$35.34	$36.47	-4.55%	50,783 90.68%	56,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 9/18/2020 12:13:09 PM Hovering near new multi-year highs following a spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Held its ground in a tight range near its high after 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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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$663.76	-17.11 -2.51%	$685.15	$778.83	-14.77%	418,061 67.65%	618,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 9/18/2020 12:14:48 PM Slumping abruptly from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($685) with today's loss. Last noted with caution in the 8/27/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 earnings -56% on -22% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, a clearly negative comparison, marking its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria), however, consensus estimates are calling for -31% lower earnings for FY '20. Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1."
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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$10.01	+0.66 7.06%	$10.11	$10.21	-1.96%	11,250,557 69.32%	16,231,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 9/18/2020 12:17:14 PM Announced its first dividend in 7 years and gapped up challenging its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 8/17/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 earnings +150% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$71.09	+1.41 2.03%	$72.21	$76.53	-7.11%	415,398 79.73%	521,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 9/18/2020 12:17:56 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line ($71.71) recently when rebounding after retreating from its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +64% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and sequential comparisons show encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. However, this Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm's prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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PPD - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc PPD Inc	$34.05	+1.05 3.18%	$34.20	$34.99	-2.69%	1,401,599 139.74%	1,003,000
Most Recent Note for PPD - 9/18/2020 12:18:26 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($31.70) after pricing a Secondary Offering this week. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings -4% on +1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings should be up +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$58.86	+1.75 3.06%	$58.99	$64.17	-8.27%	356,634 66.54%	536,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 9/18/2020 12:18:56 PM Consolidating in recent weeks 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	$16.51	+0.39 2.42%	$17.66	$17.44	-5.33%	2,076,684 184.59%	1,125,000
Most Recent Note for RCM - 9/18/2020 12:20:39 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today. Tallied a recent spurt of volume-driven gains after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($14.65) during an orderly consolidation. 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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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$5.49	-0.08 -1.44%	$5.60	$5.94	-7.58%	122,658 67.03%	183,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 9/18/2020 12:23:47 PM Reported earnings +20% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons did not have earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/21/19 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SBSW - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Sibanye Stillwater Adr	$12.39	+0.10 0.77%	$12.51	$13.89	-10.84%	1,934,055 66.51%	2,908,000
Most Recent Note for SBSW - 9/18/2020 12:24:03 PM Encountering distributional pressure for the past week after recently reaching a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports 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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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$141.27	+2.09 1.50%	$141.54	$148.24	-4.70%	22,222 58.48%	38,000
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 9/18/2020 12:25:31 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The 7/24/20 mid-day report noted - "Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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