Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 16th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2023
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DOW 33993.6 323.31 (0.96%) | NASDAQ 13536.31 129.07 (0.96%) | S&P 500 4370.64 42.86 (0.99%)

Time of Screening : 10/16/2023 12:32:38 PM Report Released : 10/16/2023 12:52:52 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
BCML - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Baycom Corp	$19.75	+0.04 0.20%	$20.08	$21.07	-6.26%	94,114 376.46%	25,000
Most Recent Note for BCML - 10/16/2023 12:33:06 PM Earnings increases in the 2 most recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarters showed sub par earnings and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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CLS - NYSE - Elec-Contract Mfg Celestica Inc	$26.80	+0.89 3.42%	$27.58	$27.36	-2.07%	1,641,234 94.16%	1,743,000
Most Recent Note for CLS - 10/16/2023 12:33:43 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, and 6 of the last 7 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since bottoming in FY '19.
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CQP - AMEX - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Cheniere Energy Partners	$54.33	-0.52 -0.94%	$54.80	$62.08	-12.49%	293,276 127.51%	230,000
Most Recent Note for CQP - 10/16/2023 12:34:52 PM This MLP has a lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) history and is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Mar and Jun '23 quarters showed waning sales revenues.
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GHM - AMEX - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Graham Corp	$16.32	+0.07 0.43%	$17.00	$17.95	-9.08%	39,043 100.11%	39,000
Most Recent Note for GHM - 10/16/2023 12:36:55 PM Recently found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($16.25) and near the prior high. Gapped up on 8/07/23 breaking out of a 5-month base. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have shown great sales revenues and earnings improvement over the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been subpar.
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$31.31	+0.27 0.87%	$31.54	$34.33	-8.80%	904,971 65.06%	1,391,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 10/16/2023 12:37:11 PM Reported earnings +52% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HUBB - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Hubbell Inc	$304.00	+9.21 3.12%	$308.06	$340.06	-10.61%	361,926 87.42%	414,000
Most Recent Note for HUBB - 10/16/2023 12:38:02 PM Finding prompt support after undercutting the Aug '23 low but its 50 DMA line ($313) acted as resistance when rebounding. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/23. Fundamentals remain strong.
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$521.92	+15.95 3.15%	$525.60	$571.30	-8.64%	668,601 70.38%	950,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 10/16/2023 12:39:24 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high making progress above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +13% sales revenues 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. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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JPM - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks J P Morgan Chase & Co	$147.33	-0.67 -0.45%	$149.52	$159.38	-7.56%	6,017,169 69.51%	8,656,000
Most Recent Note for JPM - 10/16/2023 12:40:47 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($147.61) with a big volume-driven gain when noted with caution in the mid-day report - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $159 level. Reported earnings +58% 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 is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/13/21 mid-day report."
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KTOS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Kratos Def & Sec Sol Inc	$17.01	+0.06 0.35%	$17.34	$17.73	-4.06%	717,868 74.93%	958,000
Most Recent Note for KTOS - 10/16/2023 12:41:32 PM Consolidating following noted volume-driven gains, rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($15.47) 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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LAKE - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Lakeland Industries Inc	$15.00	+0.30 2.04%	$15.15	$16.07	-6.66%	40,678 203.39%	20,000
Most Recent Note for LAKE - 10/16/2023 12:42:10 PM Still perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($14.81). Reported great earnings increases in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jul '23. Prior quarterly comparisons showed subpar increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been erratic.
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LECO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories Lincoln Electric Hldgs	$184.02	+0.71 0.38%	$186.95	$210.86	-12.73%	270,810 102.97%	263,000
Most Recent Note for LECO - 10/16/2023 12:43:50 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($184.79) but it faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $210 level. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The downward turn in FY '19 and '20 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the annual earnings history (A criteria).
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LULU - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lululemon Athletica	$416.58	+38.89 10.30%	$417.47	$410.50	1.48%	6,743,201 527.64%	1,278,000
Most Recent Note for LULU - 10/16/2023 12:45:00 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Its 200 DMA line acted as support. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +22% on +18% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $485 level. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21."
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NATR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Natures Sunshine Prod	$17.05	+0.75 4.57%	$17.14	$17.25	-1.19%	51,798 78.48%	66,000
Most Recent Note for NATR - 10/16/2023 12:46:31 PM Built an orderly base and challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain after finding support above its 50 DMA line ($16.20). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $19 level."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$100.40	-1.75 -1.71%	$101.47	$104.00	-3.47%	3,536,714 72.55%	4,875,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 10/16/2023 12:47:06 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drugs firm is pulling back today after hitting new all-time highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support 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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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$314.85	+2.83 0.91%	$317.09	$329.88	-4.56%	226,994 84.38%	269,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 10/16/2023 12:48:04 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $329 level. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($304.79) last 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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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$195.95	+7.64 4.05%	$199.50	$215.77	-9.19%	872,459 65.65%	1,329,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 10/16/2023 12:48:53 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($197). Reported improved results for the Mar and Jun '23 quarters versus the year-ago periods but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation since 3/03/21 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$80.30	+0.06 0.07%	$80.42	$91.85	-12.57%	2,253,376 66.16%	3,406,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 10/16/2023 12:50:58 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line ($79.28) and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $114 level. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +40% on +23% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago period. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/04/22.
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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$540.65	+1.25 0.23%	$546.78	$558.10	-3.13%	1,866,745 68.71%	2,717,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 10/16/2023 12:51:36 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding near its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong and steady.
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VRTX - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$371.84	+0.84 0.23%	$374.02	$373.92	-0.56%	996,931 114.07%	874,000
Most Recent Note for VRTX - 10/16/2023 12:52:46 PM Faces no resistance due to overhead supply as it is hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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