Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2023
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DOW 33694.53 -42.83 (-0.13%) | NASDAQ 13599.21 36.36 (0.27%) | S&P 500 4357.28 -0.96 (-0.02%)

Time of Screening : 10/11/2023 12:19:27 PM Report Released : 10/11/2023 12:53:12 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$188.41	-6.32 -3.25%	$194.44	1,450,640 64.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,256,000	$198.70 -5.18%	10/6/2023	$188.84	PP = $198.80 MB = $208.74
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2023 12:22:19 PM Y - Abruptly pulling back today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session, slumping near its 50 DMA line ($185.27) after challenging its 52-week high. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/01/23 high plus 10 cents. Fundamentals remain strong. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a new technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/29/2023. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATVI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software Activision Blizzard Inc	$94.48	+0.14 0.15%	$94.54	$94.49	-0.01%	5,782,947 85.76%	6,743,000
Most Recent Note for ATVI - 10/11/2023 12:25:02 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +90% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$8.23	+0.14 1.67%	$8.28	$8.19	0.43%	796,352 71.61%	1,112,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 10/11/2023 12:25:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today 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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BG - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Bunge Ltd	$101.41	-3.08 -2.95%	$105.32	$116.59	-13.02%	728,294 63.00%	1,156,000
Most Recent Note for BG - 10/11/2023 12:28:09 PM Slumping near its 200 DMA line with today's big loss. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +25% on -16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the year-ago periods and well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '16 and '17. The Agricultural Operations industry group is currently ranked 136th on the 197 Industry Groups list.
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BGC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen General Cable Corp	$6.04	-0.03 -0.49%	$6.12	$6.10	-0.98%	1,442,430 65.06%	2,217,000
Most Recent Note for BGC - 10/11/2023 12:29:08 PM Holding its ground today following 5 consecutive gains hitting new 52-week highs. Fundamental concerns remain.
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BSX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Boston Scientific Corp	$51.39	-2.42 -4.49%	$53.78	$55.38	-7.21%	9,956,803 127.41%	7,815,000
Most Recent Note for BSX - 10/11/2023 12:30:55 PM Retreating from near its all-time high and testing its 200 DMA line ($50.56). Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases also were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a big downturn in FY '20.
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$58.31	+0.81 1.41%	$58.47	$60.00	-2.82%	1,071,375 62.99%	1,701,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 10/11/2023 12:32:01 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($56.22) and on track today for a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain approaching its 52-week and all-time highs. Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings (C and A criteria) history. Fundamental concerns remain.
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$10.08	-1.27 -11.18%	$11.35	$11.49	-12.26%	74,551 248.50%	30,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 10/11/2023 12:33:55 PM Abruptly retreating today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains for a new high on the prior session. The 10/09/23 mid-day repor6t cautioned members - "Showed stronger earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '23 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain."
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$63.74	+0.98 1.56%	$67.49	$72.20	-11.72%	4,011,026 192.65%	2,082,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 10/11/2023 12:34:48 PM On track today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $181 level. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +78% on +42% sales revenues versus the ear ago period, continuing its streak of strong quarterly comparisons (C criteria) well above the +25% minimum. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. China-based Financial firm completed a new Public Offering on 8/18/20. Completed its $12 IPO on 3/08/19.
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GLRE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Greenlight Capital Re	$11.14	+0.02 0.18%	$11.22	$11.72	-4.95%	63,196 74.35%	85,000
Most Recent Note for GLRE - 10/11/2023 12:35:20 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line ($11.07) in recent weeks and it is perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "It found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern, however the Mar and Jun '23 quarters showed strong sales and earnings increases over the year-ago periods."
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GNE - NYSE - Utility-Diversified Genie Energy Ltd Cl B	$18.04	+0.55 3.14%	$18.18	$17.66	2.15%	52,907 60.81%	87,000
Most Recent Note for GNE - 10/11/2023 12:36:53 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($15.18) and rallied to new 52-week highs with 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +73% on +40% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain.
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$75.20	+0.03 0.04%	$75.84	$79.41	-5.30%	112,461 63.54%	177,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 10/11/2023 12:38:01 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($75.82) which has acted as resistance following recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +50% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30th, 2023 versus the year ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a big downturn in FY '20.
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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$137.89	+3.56 2.65%	$139.17	$136.25	1.20%	1,125,518 74.44%	1,512,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 10/11/2023 12:40:32 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, stubbornly holding its ground and making steady progress since a noted gap up on 9/28/23 rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Reported Aug '23 quarterly earnings +5% on -6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a small downturn in FY '20.
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KTOS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Kratos Def & Sec Sol Inc	$17.63	+0.37 2.15%	$17.73	$17.50	0.75%	633,593 68.50%	925,000
Most Recent Note for KTOS - 10/11/2023 12:41:21 PM Up today for 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($15.38) and hitting a new 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$600.46	+21.15 3.65%	$605.54	$601.84	-0.23%	2,548,363 83.36%	3,057,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 10/11/2023 12:42:37 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($547) and rebounded to hit a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +69% on +28% versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/11/22."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$109.14	+2.72 2.56%	$109.88	$110.82	-1.52%	600,455 69.34%	866,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 10/11/2023 12:45:14 PM Gapped up today for a 6th consecutive gain, rebounding further above its 50 DMA line ($102) toward prior highs. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +57% on -4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$97.83	+4.82 5.18%	$98.20	$100.88	-3.03%	6,353,014 148.61%	4,275,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 10/11/2023 12:46:51 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Found suport after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line when noted with caution in the 10/03/23 mid-day report - "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	$99.16	+0.69 0.70%	$99.51	$99.94	-0.78%	1,256,361 106.74%	1,177,000
Most Recent Note for NVS - 10/11/2023 12:47:54 PM Perched near its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain for this Swiss Drug company.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$31.61	-0.35 -1.08%	$32.36	$32.78	-3.58%	296,050 62.20%	476,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 10/11/2023 12:48:33 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding well above its 50 DMA line, hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings -13% on -5% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/18."
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PLPC - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Preformed Line Products	$158.21	-4.03 -2.48%	$165.00	$184.82	-14.40%	15,681 82.53%	19,000
Most Recent Note for PLPC - 10/11/2023 12:49:35 PM Its 50 DMA line ($164) has acted as resistance following volume-driven losses. Faces resistance due to overhead 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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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$308.90	+3.69 1.21%	$313.06	$329.88	-6.36%	183,483 68.98%	266,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 10/11/2023 12:50:20 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($305) this week after finding recent support above its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +40% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) leaving concerns, fundamentally. Since completing its $52 IPO in Oct '15 its annual earnings (A criteria) history was strong until a downturn in FY '20.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$308.80	-1.51 -0.49%	$315.97	$357.00	-13.50%	1,943,285 57.58%	3,375,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 10/11/2023 12:51:11 PM Gapped up yesterday rebounding toward its all-time high with a 12th gain in the span of 13 sessions. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +34% on +34% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, and 3 of the 4 lastest quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21.
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STLA - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Stallantis NV	$20.11	+0.53 2.68%	$20.42	$20.71	-2.92%	5,124,448 75.87%	6,754,000
Most Recent Note for STLA - 10/11/2023 12:52:43 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($18.80) and challenging its 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Reported Mar and Jun '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago periods. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply following a deep consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain due to subpar quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history through Dec '22.
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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$16.36	+0.07 0.40%	$16.57	$19.13	-14.51%	1,824,944 57.70%	3,163,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 10/11/2023 12:53:07 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines after recently showing resilience. Reported earnings +62% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but with waning and subpar sales revenues growth remaining a concern, fundamentally. Went through a deep pullback from its $46 all-time high in Mar '21 following a considerable rally from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14.
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