Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 10/7/2020 12:14:11 PM Report Released : 10/7/2020 1:05:45 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$532.06	+26.19 5.18%	$533.23	4,152,837 73.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 5,654,000	$575.37 -7.53%	9/1/2020	$547.45	PP = $575.47 MB = $604.24
Most Recent Note - 10/7/2020 12:51:25 PM G - Rebounding toward its prior high ($557 on 9/01/20) which may act as resistance. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($498) and above the recent low ($458.60 on 9/18/20). Those levels define important near term support where any further deterioration would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/29/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BAND - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Bandwidth Inc Cl A	$172.17	-12.61 -6.82%	$178.95	$188.19	-8.51%	578,367 124.92%	463,000
Most Recent Note for BAND - 10/7/2020 12:16:23 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating on higher volume after hitting new all-time highs with 4 consecutive small gains. Found prompt support recently near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$18.17	-0.18 -0.97%	$18.46	$18.42	-1.34%	100,667 98.69%	102,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 10/7/2020 12:18:51 PM Held its ground after a gap up on 10/01/20 hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($15.69) during the recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -11% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. This Israeli Electronics firm showed sub par earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Went through a deep pullback and then rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 1/28/20 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$65.13	-0.85 -1.29%	$66.49	$67.69	-3.78%	123,841 73.71%	168,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 10/7/2020 12:20:53 PM Hovering at its all-time high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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	$188.60	+16.60 9.65%	$189.12	$178.49	5.66%	403,351 119.69%	337,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 10/7/2020 12:21:54 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Powering higher impressively since retesting support at its 50 DMA line ($122). 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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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$166.96	+3.15 1.92%	$167.08	$164.75	1.34%	597,535 64.32%	929,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 10/7/2020 12:25:02 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -50% on -5% sales revenues for the May '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 7/28/20 mid-day report - "This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm has been rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$19.00	+1.38 7.83%	$19.53	$19.76	-3.85%	144,033 211.81%	68,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 10/7/2020 12:27:08 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Rallied with impressive volume-driven gains in recent weeks and stubbornly held its ground at its 50 DMA line ($15.12). Went through a deep consolidation since share price was impacted by a 2-1 split as of 8/23/18. Reported earnings +325% on +142% sales revenues for the Aug '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EXPI - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Exp Worldwide Holdings Inc	$53.84	+2.69 5.26%	$55.45	$53.17	1.26%	742,576 64.74%	1,147,000
Most Recent Note for EXPI - 10/7/2020 12:28:20 PM This REIT is hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Rallied higher with volume after a 5-week base during which volume totals cooled. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals are a concern."
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FIZZ - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks National Beverage Corp	$77.43	+3.21 4.32%	$77.80	$86.27	-10.25%	240,308 73.26%	328,000
Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 10/7/2020 12:30:26 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line and finding prompt support near the prior high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jul '20 quarterly earnings +47% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par quarterly results in prior comparisons. It went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18."
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line First Solar Inc	$78.94	+5.50 7.48%	$79.14	$81.87	-3.58%	1,521,785 77.05%	1,975,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 10/7/2020 12:34:08 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($70) during the recent consolidation. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Last noted with caution in the 8/31/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share versus a loss of 18 cents per share on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/4/2008."
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$124.74	+6.12 5.16%	$128.06	$123.20	1.25%	216,493 94.13%	230,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 10/7/2020 12:35:09 PM Gapped up again today hitting another new all-time high with its 6th consecutive gain. The 10/06/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +33% on -29% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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GV - AMEX - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Goldfield Corp	$4.64	+0.20 4.50%	$4.77	$4.90	-5.31%	88,690 91.43%	97,000
Most Recent Note for GV - 10/7/2020 12:35:44 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line ($4.26) since a "negative reversal" noted 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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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$206.67	+3.36 1.65%	$207.90	$213.30	-3.11%	86,122 58.99%	146,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 10/7/2020 12:36:59 PM Slumped from its all-time high recently then rebounded back above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains. Due to report Aug '20 quarterly results on Thursday, 10/08/20. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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HHR - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Headhunter Group Plc Ads	$23.96	-0.19 -0.77%	$24.55	$27.62	-13.27%	95,069 66.02%	144,000
Most Recent Note for HHR - 10/7/2020 12:38:18 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during recent consolidations. Completed a Secondary Offering on 7/15/20. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern for this Cypress-based Commercial Services - Staffing firm which completed its $13.50 IPO on 5/09/19."
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$37.52	+0.76 2.07%	$38.81	$37.80	-0.74%	52,757 69.42%	76,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 10/7/2020 12:38:56 PM Hitting another new multi-year high with today's 9th consecutive gain. Found support near prior highs after an abrupt pullback since noted with caution in the 9/18/20 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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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$249.53	+9.40 3.91%	$254.00	$258.00	-3.28%	466,607 111.10%	420,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 10/7/2020 12:46:08 PM Gapped up today rebounding near its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 7/29/20 mid-day report - "Reported +12% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$14.30	+0.54 3.92%	$14.38	$16.06	-10.96%	254,319 75.02%	339,000
Most Recent Note for MX - 10/7/2020 12:48:22 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after a deep pullback earlier this year. Erratic quarterly earnings (C criteria) and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns for disciplined investors.
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NGHC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl National General Holdings Corp	$33.81	+0.04 0.12%	$33.88	$34.48	-1.94%	362,197 61.18%	592,000
Most Recent Note for NGHC - 10/7/2020 12:52:32 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its high since a considerable gap up on 7/08/20 following M&A news with Allstate (ALL). Completed a new Public Offering on 11/14/18. Reported earnings +103% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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NVCR - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Novacure Limited	$127.70	+8.35 7.00%	$129.41	$121.25	5.32%	595,580 59.56%	1,000,000
Most Recent Note for NVCR - 10/7/2020 12:53:22 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive volume-driven gain, very extended from any sound base. 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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REGI - NASDAQ - Energy-Alternative/Other Renewable Energy Grp Inc	$60.79	+4.38 7.76%	$61.29	$59.51	2.15%	701,694 76.44%	918,000
Most Recent Note for REGI - 10/7/2020 12:54:22 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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SAP - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S A P Ag Adr	$153.65	-0.40 -0.26%	$153.95	$169.30	-9.24%	436,655 86.13%	507,000
Most Recent Note for SAP - 10/7/2020 12:55:00 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($160) with recent losses. While retreating from its all-time high prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +6% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings and sales revenues growth rates have been below guidelines. It also has a huge supply of 1.19 billion shares outstanding (S criteria), making it less likely to be a good sprinter."
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SCPL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Sciplay Corporation	$18.04	+0.80 4.64%	$18.25	$18.00	0.22%	747,604 80.56%	928,000
Most Recent Note for SCPL - 10/7/2020 12:55:48 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain challenging its all-time high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 8/04/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +200% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior history is limited since it completed its $16 IPO on 5/03/19."
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar Solaredge Technologies	$290.38	+18.51 6.81%	$292.68	$275.85	5.27%	734,188 65.73%	1,117,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 10/7/2020 12:56:42 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain adding to an impressive spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +3% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong and steady (A criteria)."
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TFII - NYSE - Transportation-Truck TFI International Inc	$46.79	+1.54 3.39%	$46.85	$46.09	1.51%	151,532 63.67%	238,000
Most Recent Note for TFII - 10/7/2020 12:57:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Limited trading history and sub par fundamentals are a concern for this Canada-based Transportation - Truck and logistics services firm."
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TRTN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Triton International Ltd	$38.80	+0.58 1.52%	$39.01	$41.54	-6.60%	699,588 108.63%	644,000
Most Recent Note for TRTN - 10/7/2020 12:59:26 PM Gapped down on 10/01/20 after proposing a Secondary Offering while perched at its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Very little resistance remains due to old overhead supply up to the $42-43 level. Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history remains a fundamental concern. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17."
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$598.15	+12.90 2.20%	$608.40	$597.50	0.11%	646,782 60.45%	1,070,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 10/7/2020 12:59:52 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive gain. It did not form a sound base pattern. Recently reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings -3% on -13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, raising fundamental concerns. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/27/20.
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$5.44	+0.57 11.70%	$5.44	$5.08	7.09%	3,256,718 140.68%	2,315,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 10/7/2020 1:01:27 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +350% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '19 and Mar '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$27.09	+0.73 2.77%	$28.86	$30.29	-10.56%	500,707 193.32%	259,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 10/7/2020 1:03:31 PM Challenged its all-time high with today's early volume-driven gain but it has erased much of the gain. It has formed a sound base pattern and 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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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$159.94	-1.58 -0.98%	$163.49	$166.79	-4.11%	1,089,551 72.20%	1,509,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 10/7/2020 1:05:40 PM Perched near its all-time high and consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($159) which has recently acted as support. Reported earnings -1% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has been mostly slow and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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