Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2023
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DOW 33001.27 -432.08 (-1.29%) | NASDAQ 13077.35 -230.4 (-1.73%) | S&P 500 4226.83 -61.56 (-1.44%)

Time of Screening : 10/3/2023 12:08:43 PM Report Released : 10/3/2023 12:43:15 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
ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$142.95	-2.06 -1.42%	$145.19	$164.76	-13.24%	214,481 58.28%	368,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 10/3/2023 12:11:08 PM There was a noted "negative reversal" at its all-time high and it has been sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($149.78) since last noted in the 8/18/23 mid-day report - "Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown worrisome deceleration followed by waning sales. Reported earnings -8% on -13% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. The subpar Dec '22 quarter broke a streak of 8 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been very strong and steady."
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BAH - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting Booz Allen Hamilton Cl A	$115.35	+1.78 1.56%	$116.55	$125.19	-7.86%	587,421 75.60%	777,000
Most Recent Note for BAH - 10/3/2023 12:13:30 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($115.30) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +30% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Commercial Services - Consulting firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been steady.
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$8.07	+0.05 0.62%	$8.11	$8.19	-1.47%	782,776 72.68%	1,077,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 10/3/2023 12:13:50 PM Recently challenging its 52-week high after consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results versus the year-ago periods, but fundamental concerns remain for this Spanish banking firm."
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BCSF - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Bain Capital Specialty Finance	$14.73	-0.31 -2.06%	$15.03	$16.80	-12.32%	162,657 61.85%	263,000
Most Recent Note for BCSF - 10/3/2023 12:15:06 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($15.47) with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss. It stalled after hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 showed earnings increases versus the year ago periods above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Completed its $20.25 IPO on 11/15/18."
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$28.09	-1.56 -5.25%	$29.79	$30.09	-6.63%	70,956 86.53%	82,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 10/3/2023 12:17:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during an orderly 6 week base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +250% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$53.53	-0.52 -0.96%	$54.26	$60.00	-10.78%	1,697,161 145.06%	1,170,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 10/3/2023 12:21:41 PM Met resistance after rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($56.59) and pulling back today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven loss. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CSWC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Equity Capital Southwest Corp	$21.49	-0.85 -3.80%	$22.32	$23.35	-7.97%	288,160 91.48%	315,000
Most Recent Note for CSWC - 10/3/2023 12:23:34 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $28 level. Reported Mar and Jun '23 quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 3 subpar quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning profitable in FY '17.
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GNW - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Genworth Financial Inc	$5.78	-0.16 -2.69%	$5.95	$6.40	-9.69%	1,729,527 64.73%	2,672,000
Most Recent Note for GNW - 10/3/2023 12:24:49 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Through the Jun '23 quarter its earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$6.02	-0.46 -7.10%	$6.43	$6.70	-10.15%	157,085 65.18%	241,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 10/3/2023 12:26:10 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a recent spurt higher. Reported strong earnings increases for the Mar and Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth was lackluster and earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its poor annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$225.28	-0.26 -0.11%	$227.05	$229.90	-2.01%	47,564 91.47%	52,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 10/3/2023 12:28:13 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +13% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 5th quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LPG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Dorian LPG Ltd	$26.92	-1.83 -6.35%	$28.50	$30.25	-11.02%	602,151 82.49%	730,000
Most Recent Note for LPG - 10/3/2023 12:30:00 PM Down today, it has reversed abruptly after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +116% on +45% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 5th very strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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NMIH - NASDAQ - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc N M I Holdings Inc Cl A	$25.74	-0.73 -2.76%	$26.53	$30.14	-14.60%	346,335 64.37%	538,000
Most Recent Note for NMIH - 10/3/2023 12:31:54 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($28.24) with 3 consecutive volume-driven losses, and now undercutting prior highs in the $26-27 area. Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were also well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$87.07	-4.73 -5.15%	$89.80	$100.88	-13.69%	2,499,316 61.35%	4,074,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 10/3/2023 12:33:04 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm has been pulling back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($90.68) with a gap down. Shares split 2-1 on 9/20/23. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +53% on +37% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NVS - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Novartis Ag Adr	$99.61	-1.93 -1.90%	$100.28	$105.61	-5.68%	866,526 83.40%	1,039,000
Most Recent Note for NVS - 10/3/2023 12:33:42 PM Following M&A news it has been consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($102) after retreating from its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain for this Swiss Drug company.
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OVLY - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Oak Valley Bancorp	$24.92	-0.26 -1.01%	$25.19	$28.69	-13.16%	30,520 113.04%	27,000
Most Recent Note for OVLY - 10/3/2023 12:36:19 PM Consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($25) which has acted as support in recent weeks. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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PLPC - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Preformed Line Products	$158.41	-0.46 -0.29%	$161.00	$184.82	-14.29%	13,584 75.47%	18,000
Most Recent Note for PLPC - 10/3/2023 12:37:56 PM Its 50 DMA line ($165.88) acted as resistance and it has suffered volume-driven losses. Faces resistance due to ovcerhead supply up to the $184 level. Through the Jun '23 quarter, its 3 latest quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago period had earnings per share up +25% or more (C criteria). Annual earnings had a downturn in FY '19.
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PNNT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pennantpark Investment	$6.30	-0.14 -2.19%	$6.45	$7.07	-10.90%	306,832 77.29%	397,000
Most Recent Note for PNNT - 10/3/2023 12:38:16 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($6.57) which acted as resistance in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $8 level. Reported strong Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. 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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RWAY - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Runway Growth Finance	$12.37	-0.27 -2.14%	$12.71	$13.97	-11.45%	69,691 69.69%	100,000
Most Recent Note for RWAY - 10/3/2023 12:41:22 PM Testing its 200 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Met stubborn resistance in the $14 area in recent years. Reported strong Sep, Dec '22, Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago periods. This VC firm has a limited history since its 10/21/21 IPO at $14.63."
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UBS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks U B S Ag	$23.77	-0.59 -2.42%	$24.06	$26.97	-11.87%	2,666,532 82.76%	3,222,000
Most Recent Note for UBS - 10/3/2023 12:42:25 PM Gapped down today slumping below its 50 DMA line ($24.19). Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +999% on +53% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been erratic, fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WINA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Winmark Corp	$370.50	-5.21 -1.39%	$377.60	$388.41	-4.61%	21,236 111.77%	19,000
Most Recent Note for WINA - 10/3/2023 12:43:10 PM Reversed into the red after recently challenging its all-time high. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($369) in recent weeks while prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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