Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 1st, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2021
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Time of Screening : 10/1/2021 12:00:31 PM Report Released : 10/1/2021 12:53:34 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
AVTR - NYSE Avantor Inc	$41.29	+0.39 0.95%	$41.30	2,444,592 64.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,763,000	$44.37 -6.94%	6/10/2021	$32.94	PP = $34.09 MB = $35.79
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2021 12:04:55 PM G - Finding support while testing support at its 50 DMA line ($39.97). A damaging violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/13/21 while perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/27/2021. Click here.
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JEF - NYSE Jefferies Financial Grp	$37.90	+0.77 2.07%	$38.13	1,350,172 87.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,535,000	$38.54 -1.66%	6/28/2021	$31.81	PP = $34.42 MB = $36.14
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2021 12:30:56 PM G - Reported Aug '21 quarterly earnings +713% on +70% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Holding its ground stubbornly following a "negative reversal" on 9/28/21 after wedging to a new all-time high. Found support near prior highs in the $34-35 range and above its 50 DMA line ($35.69) during its recent consolidation. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/29/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$196.48	-0.27 -0.13%	$199.41	$216.88	-9.41%	100,982 68.23%	148,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 10/1/2021 12:02:16 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after challenging prior highs. Reported +209% earnings on +79% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$5.04	-0.06 -1.08%	$5.07	$5.14	-2.04%	950,373 64.56%	1,472,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 10/1/2021 12:03:13 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss following 7 consecutive gains. 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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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$82.96	+1.19 1.46%	$83.28	$93.96	-11.71%	175,840 60.84%	289,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 10/1/2021 12:03:41 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +194% on +51% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$53.35	+0.87 1.66%	$53.78	$54.65	-2.38%	94,719 64.00%	148,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 10/1/2021 12:05:34 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +128% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly quarterly comparisons had waning sales revenues. Annual earnings growth has been steady after a downturn in FY '14."
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CF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals C F Industries Holdings	$59.77	+3.95 7.08%	$59.99	$57.19	4.51%	2,776,477 115.59%	2,402,000
Most Recent Note for CF - 10/1/2021 12:07:37 PM Gapped up today rallying to new multi-year highs. Held its ground after a streak of volume-driven gains. 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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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$1,803.51	-14.01 -0.77%	$1,836.58	$1,958.55	-7.92%	134,661 59.58%	226,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 10/1/2021 12:12:17 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line Sequential quarterly comparisons show acceleration in sales revenues growth rate and the Mar and Jun '21 earnings versus the year ago periods showed increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '20. Already owned by 1,806 top rated funds as of Jun '21.
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COG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cabot Oil & Gas Corp	$21.79	+0.03 0.11%	$22.25	$23.10	-5.69%	7,554,714 76.56%	9,868,000
Most Recent Note for COG - 10/1/2021 12:14:07 PM Hit a new 52-week high this week with a big volume-driven gain. In recent weeks rallied straight up from the bottom of a 15-month long consolidation. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$137.50	+1.65 1.21%	$139.24	$143.50	-4.18%	145,586 73.53%	198,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 10/1/2021 12:15:43 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($132) with volume-driven gains this week. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +104% on +65% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior 4 quarterly comparisons were 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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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$120.84	+1.07 0.89%	$121.30	$140.85	-14.21%	1,598,916 64.84%	2,466,000
Most Recent Note for DKS - 10/1/2021 12:16:43 PM Pulled back this week testing its 50 DMA line ($118) after getting very extended from any sound base. Gapped up on 8/25/21 and powered to new all-time highs with heavy volume behind a streak of additional gains. Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +58% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings comparisons have mostly been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been improving since a downturn in FY '18.
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$111.49	-1.72 -1.52%	$113.58	$123.27	-9.56%	1,388,952 70.04%	1,983,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 10/1/2021 12:18:39 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($116) this week with volume-driven losses after wedging to new all-time highs with gains in prior weeks lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +88% on +49% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good.
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HRI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Herc Holdings Inc	$167.10	+3.64 2.23%	$168.41	$170.41	-1.94%	146,351 70.02%	209,000
Most Recent Note for HRI - 10/1/2021 12:19:43 PM Holding its ground at its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line ($131.77) 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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HWKN - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals Hawkins Inc	$35.81	+0.93 2.67%	$35.81	$39.73	-9.87%	36,282 75.59%	48,000
Most Recent Note for HWKN - 10/1/2021 12:26:47 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($35.49) with today's gain, it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $39 level. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +44% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sequential comparisons showing acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '18.
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INMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Inmode Ltd	$77.07	-2.66 -3.33%	$81.69	$90.00	-14.37%	1,421,984 77.58%	1,833,000
Most Recent Note for INMD - 10/1/2021 12:28:44 PM A 2:1 split impacted share price today. Very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($64) on prior pullbacks. 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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JHG - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Janus Henderson Group	$41.98	+0.65 1.56%	$41.99	$44.14	-4.90%	460,600 62.24%	740,000
Most Recent Note for JHG - 10/1/2021 12:33:25 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. The UK-based advisory firm reported earnings +73% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.42	-0.03 -1.22%	$2.43	$2.83	-14.49%	4,803,934 76.25%	6,300,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 10/1/2021 12:35:31 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($2.43) acted as resistance in recent months. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$67.08	+2.25 3.47%	$67.20	$66.47	0.92%	1,093,004 72.87%	1,500,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 10/1/2021 12:36:56 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by some higher volume. Reported strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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OFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks O F G Bancorp	$25.41	+0.19 0.75%	$25.46	$25.91	-1.93%	168,750 82.32%	205,000
Most Recent Note for OFG - 10/1/2021 12:39:20 PM Reported earnings +111% on -2% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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OVV - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Ovintiv Inc	$33.14	+0.26 0.79%	$33.30	$33.79	-1.92%	2,379,579 83.11%	2,863,000
Most Recent Note for OVV - 10/1/2021 12:39:49 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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RBC - NYSE - Metal Proc & Fabrication RBC Bearings Inc	$148.71	-1.63 -1.08%	$152.01	$159.64	-6.85%	183,754 67.81%	271,000
Most Recent Note for RBC - 10/1/2021 12:40:21 PM Perched near its all-time high after testing its 200 DMA line last week and rallying with volume-driven gains. Showed stronger earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '21 and sales revenues showed improvement. Prior sales revenues and annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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REI - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Ring Energy Inc	$3.04	+0.09 2.88%	$3.15	$3.36	-9.67%	1,913,299 110.28%	1,735,000
Most Recent Note for REI - 10/1/2021 12:41:00 PM Rebounding toward multi-year highs in the $3.30 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$651.80	-15.11 -2.27%	$667.05	$744.56	-12.46%	391,812 89.45%	438,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 10/1/2021 12:42:43 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($688) and testing prior lows with losses backed by above average volume. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. It has built a sound base of sufficient length and was recently perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Jul '21 quarterly earnings +73% on +39% sales revenues versus the year ago period. This marked its 5th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong.
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$41.60	-0.10 -0.24%	$41.69	$42.39	-1.86%	714,281 59.28%	1,205,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 10/1/2021 12:43:00 PM There was M&A news on 8/24/21 while holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high since a noted gap up on 7/02/21. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly earnings versus a loss on +4% sales revenues over the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong following a downturn in FY '17. Went through a long and deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14.
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SKY - NYSE - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Skyline Champion Corp	$59.84	-0.22 -0.37%	$60.61	$66.82	-10.45%	300,937 73.22%	411,000
Most Recent Note for SKY - 10/1/2021 12:45:20 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($61) late this week with losses on higher volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SOTK - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Sono Tek Corp	$4.49	+0.39 9.51%	$4.49	$4.55	-1.32%	44,309 142.93%	31,000
Most Recent Note for SOTK - 10/1/2021 12:46:42 PM Prior history is limited and showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases.
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STEP - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt StepStone Group Inc	$42.35	-0.29 -0.68%	$43.02	$49.72	-14.82%	329,567 131.30%	251,000
Most Recent Note for STEP - 10/1/2021 12:48:39 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '21 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 9/16/20 and a Secondary Offering on 3/19/21.
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SWN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Southwestern Energy Co	$5.53	-0.01 -0.18%	$5.61	$5.96	-7.21%	11,479,341 76.34%	15,038,000
Most Recent Note for SWN - 10/1/2021 12:50:59 PM Rallied from its 50 DMA line to hit a new 52-week high then held its ground after a big volume-driven gain on 9/27/21. This oil and gas producer showed very strong Mar and Jun '21 quarterly sales and earnings growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$101.73	+1.60 1.60%	$101.73	$101.13	0.59%	122,868 88.39%	139,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 10/1/2021 12:52:34 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '21 showed stronger sales revenues growth and improved earnings versus the year ago periods. The Banks - West/Southwest industry group's Relative Strength Rating is 48. This Dallas, TX-based bank went through a deep consolidation the rebounded and showed strength since noted with caution in the 9/21/18 mid-day report. Completed new Public Offerings on 4/10/18 and 7/28/17.
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VCTR - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Victory Capital Hld	$34.93	-0.08 -0.23%	$35.23	$36.11	-3.27%	45,559 64.17%	71,000
Most Recent Note for VCTR - 10/1/2021 12:53:15 PM Perched near its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line ($33.64). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +33% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Completed its $13 IPO on 2/08/18."
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