Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2021
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DOW 34786.41 528.09 (1.54%) | NASDAQ 15023.17 126.33 (0.85%) | S&P 500 4450.8 55.16 (1.25%)

Time of Screening : 9/23/2021 11:59:12 AM Report Released : 9/23/2021 12:31:06 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
KFRC - NASDAQ Kforce Inc	$61.31	+2.37 4.02%	$61.31	111,005 100.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 110,000	$0.00	9/10/2021	$59.53	PP = $64.48 MB = $67.70
Most Recent Note - 9/23/2021 12:11:21 PM Y - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain and its color code is changed to yellow. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/02/21 high plus 10 cents in the 9/10/21 mid-day report. Subsequent gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +113% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/13/2021. Click here.
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PKI - NYSE Perkinelmer Inc	$189.03	+3.98 2.15%	$192.00	606,802 83.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 730,000	$191.07 -1.07%	8/18/2021	$181.07	PP = $188.50 MB = $197.93
Most Recent Note - 9/23/2021 12:22:53 PM Y - Posting a 3rd consecutive gain and today it touched a new all-time high. Following a noted "3-weeks tight" base its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/05/21 high plus 10 cents. Its 50 DMA line ($180) defines important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/17/2021. Click here.
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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	$339.22	+4.56 1.36%	$341.84	$345.52	-1.82%	2,146,265 125.81%	1,706,000
Most Recent Note for ACN - 9/23/2021 12:00:19 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$628.51	+2.43 0.39%	$633.82	$673.88	-6.73%	1,133,048 70.55%	1,606,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 9/23/2021 12:01:12 PM Reported Aug '21 quarterly earnings +21% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were very near or above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Gapped down on the prior session violating its 50 DMA line ($638) while encountering damaging distributional pressure after wedging to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground and made progress after a technical breakout in June marked by a streak of volume-driven gains.
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AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$4.79	+0.06 1.16%	$4.79	$5.11	-6.36%	1,280,077 85.97%	1,489,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 9/23/2021 12:01:52 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This giant Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$95.41	+5.79 6.47%	$95.60	$98.00	-2.64%	278,945 67.54%	413,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 9/23/2021 12:02:57 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high. Reported earnings +491% on +122% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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BOCH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bank Of Commerce Hldgs	$14.21	+0.64 4.72%	$14.23	$15.38	-7.61%	69,003 70.41%	98,000
Most Recent Note for BOCH - 9/23/2021 12:04:13 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line. Following 6/24/21 M&A news it has slumped. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals C F Industries Holdings	$52.40	+1.98 3.93%	$52.72	$57.19	-8.38%	1,634,103 77.12%	2,119,000
Most Recent Note for CF - 9/23/2021 12:06:02 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward multi-year highs. Reported earnings +44% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior earnings and sales revenues in quarterly comparisons were sub par, and it also has an up and down annual earnings growth history (A criteria).
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CMC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Commercial Metals Co	$31.16	+0.78 2.57%	$31.20	$36.49	-14.61%	535,104 67.65%	791,000
Most Recent Note for CMC - 9/23/2021 12:07:26 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and found support above its 200 DMA line after volume-driven losses. The 6/21/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +76% on +38% sales revenues for the May '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$47.75	+0.03 0.06%	$47.84	$48.26	-1.06%	314,089 67.69%	464,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 9/23/2021 12:07:36 PM Holding its ground since a gap up for a new 52-week high on 9/10/21 following M&A news. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +342% on +82% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/29/15.
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FRC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Republic Bank	$196.00	+3.36 1.74%	$196.80	$204.68	-4.24%	541,614 91.95%	589,000
Most Recent Note for FRC - 9/23/2021 12:08:16 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 8/10/21. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +39% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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HRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Herc Holdings Inc	$152.26	+9.21 6.44%	$153.76	$144.46	5.40%	197,624 105.12%	188,000
Most Recent Note for HRI - 9/23/2021 12:09:05 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gap up and volume-driven gain. Its 50 DMA line ($125.49) acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Reported very strong earnings in the Jun '21 quarterly comparison 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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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$174.06	+16.43 10.43%	$175.00	$158.09	10.10%	1,384,686 185.86%	745,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 9/23/2021 12:09:59 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +325% on +184% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Medical - Systems/Equipment firm completed its $14 IPO on 8/08/19.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$64.62	-1.45 -2.19%	$67.40	$75.29	-14.17%	621,141 75.56%	822,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 9/23/2021 12:12:14 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($63.66), retreating from its all-time high. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +619% on +182% sales revenues versus the year ago period, a 6th very strong quarterly comparison. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$81.77	+3.42 4.37%	$81.85	$82.60	-1.00%	58,425 112.36%	52,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 9/23/2021 12:13:46 PM Priced a new Public Offering on 9/16/21 and it is challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($74). Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +21% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarters also showed sub par sales revenues growth leaving fundamental concerns. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since its $35 IPO on November 8, 2017.
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NAVI - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Navient Corporation	$22.35	+0.20 0.90%	$22.51	$23.80	-6.09%	1,800,910 103.38%	1,742,000
Most Recent Note for NAVI - 9/23/2021 12:14:15 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks while hovering near multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +8% on -12% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain."
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$64.12	+1.04 1.65%	$64.46	$65.93	-2.75%	1,213,325 82.93%	1,463,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 9/23/2021 12:15:47 PM Perched near multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported strong Mar and Jun '21 results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$104.79	+4.25 4.22%	$104.89	$101.21	3.53%	218,722 61.10%	358,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 9/23/2021 12:18:40 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's gain adding to a spurt of gains marked by above average volume after consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($87.80). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings for the Jun '21 quarter +698% on +91% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues increases and there were several negative comparisons versus the year ago periods."
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PFC - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Premier Financial Corp	$30.54	+0.81 2.72%	$30.60	$35.90	-14.93%	103,624 94.20%	110,000
Most Recent Note for PFC - 9/23/2021 12:21:00 PM Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +2% on -8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Finding support near its 50 DMA line while hovering near its all-time high. Has a new CEO as of 4/01/21. Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues increases. Annual earnings history has been steady.
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SAH - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Sonic Automotive Cl A	$56.93	+1.92 3.49%	$57.01	$58.00	-1.84%	234,532 76.64%	306,000
Most Recent Note for SAH - 9/23/2021 12:24:06 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. The 9/22/21 mid day report noted - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Prior quarterly comparisons were erratic with sub par sales revenues growth. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SASR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc	$43.06	+1.18 2.82%	$43.24	$48.22	-10.70%	119,446 77.56%	154,000
Most Recent Note for SASR - 9/23/2021 12:26:00 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WIRE - NASDAQ - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Encore Wire Corp	$93.75	+2.74 3.01%	$94.66	$93.55	0.21%	90,514 62.00%	146,000
Most Recent Note for WIRE - 9/23/2021 12:26:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($82). Reported earnings +999% on +194% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong earnings comparison. Showed impressive acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate in sequential comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history makes it a questionable candidate, fundamentally."
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WMG - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Warner Music Group Cl A	$42.92	-0.30 -0.69%	$44.00	$45.64	-5.96%	622,805 81.95%	760,000
Most Recent Note for WMG - 9/23/2021 12:27:40 PM Pulled back after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 9/21/21 hitting a new 52-week high. Held its ground following a streak of volume-driven gains after the 9/13/21 mid-day report noted - "Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$554.39	+6.81 1.24%	$559.17	$594.77	-6.79%	120,007 59.70%	201,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 9/23/2021 12:30:59 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and slumped below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +90% on +44% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings for the 7 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and there was a downturn in FY '20 earnings. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19.
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