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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2024
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DOW 42976.46 236.04 (0.55%) | NASDAQ 18330.34 14.75 (0.08%) | S&P 500 5831.4 16.14 (0.28%)

Time of Screening : 10/16/2024 1:29:43 PM Report Released : 10/16/2024 2:05:10 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
CLS - NYSE Celestica Inc	$58.63	-2.48 -4.06%	$61.98	1,475,891 76.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,924,000	$64.56 -9.19%	10/11/2024	$57.62	PP = $63.59 MB = $66.77
Most Recent Note - 10/16/2024 1:43:03 PM Y - Pulling back today for a 2nd loss after 9 consecutive gains marked by volume. Color code was changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 7/16/24 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/11/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$128.26	+7.78 6.46%	$129.98	$129.98	-1.32%	468,796 206.52%	227,000
Most Recent Note for AGX - 10/16/2024 1:30:31 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported Jul '24 quarterly earnings +39% on +61% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$221.33	-0.74 -0.33%	$223.67	$230.76	-4.09%	113,024 79.04%	143,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 10/16/2024 1:32:13 PM Hovering near its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive small loss. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +47% on +23% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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BWXT - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt B W X Technologies Inc	$122.80	+3.88 3.26%	$124.47	$123.06	-0.21%	761,261 128.59%	592,000
Most Recent Note for BWXT - 10/16/2024 1:40:03 PM Hitting another new all-time highs with today's gap up gain, getting extended from any sound base. Earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$74.32	+0.86 1.17%	$74.92	$75.04	-0.96%	173,860 109.35%	159,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 10/16/2024 1:41:21 PM Hovering at its 52-week high following a noted streak of gains. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings -6% on +7% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and they showed sequential growth rate deceleration. Annual earnings growth has been steady. Has a new CEO as of 10/01/21.
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CLMB - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics Climb Global Solutions	$108.35	+0.64 0.59%	$110.06	$109.73	-1.26%	23,891 77.07%	31,000
Most Recent Note for CLMB - 10/16/2024 1:42:24 PM Today's 4th consecutive gain has it hitting new all-time highs, getting more extended from any sound base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line on August pullback prior to rallying. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +15% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were subpar and fundamental concerns remain.
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EPAC - NYSE - Machinery-Tools & Rel Enerpac Tool Group Corp	$41.37	-2.16 -4.96%	$41.91	$44.16	-6.32%	437,384 169.53%	258,000
Most Recent Note for EPAC - 10/16/2024 1:45:19 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($41) with today's big volume-driven loss the rebounded above that important short-term average. Reported Aug '24 quarterly earnings +19% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings growth has not been strong and steady and subpar sales revenues growth is also a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$44.11	+0.68 1.56%	$44.61	$44.61	-1.13%	34,583 96.06%	36,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 10/16/2024 1:47:22 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +64% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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GMED - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Globus Medical Inc Cl A	$75.28	+1.23 1.66%	$75.98	$75.93	-0.86%	825,171 105.12%	785,000
Most Recent Note for GMED - 10/16/2024 1:48:34 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +19% on +116% sales revenues for the Jun '24 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were subpar and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/18.
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$528.02	+5.64 1.08%	$536.22	$540.51	-2.31%	1,697,803 94.69%	1,793,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 10/16/2024 1:49:52 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a rally to new high territory. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +54% on +11% sales revenues over the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$411.50	+10.24 2.55%	$416.72	$414.78	-0.79%	800,680 76.26%	1,050,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 10/16/2024 1:50:53 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($389) and hit a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +28% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '22. Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14.
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IBKR - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Interactive Brokers Grp	$146.23	-6.75 -4.41%	$150.99	$154.75	-5.51%	1,995,011 228.26%	874,000
Most Recent Note for IBKR - 10/16/2024 1:53:10 PM Gapped down today pulling back from its all-time high with a volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +13% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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ICFI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services I C F International Inc	$174.99	+6.99 4.16%	$175.30	$170.80	2.45%	61,902 79.36%	78,000
Most Recent Note for ICFI - 10/16/2024 1:53:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +8% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate was lackluster.
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$60.24	+1.25 2.12%	$61.00	$59.55	1.16%	55,213 77.76%	71,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 10/16/2024 1:55:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutiev gain. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparison were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '22.
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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$85.89	+0.88 1.04%	$86.17	$86.16	-0.31%	23,633 81.49%	29,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 10/16/2024 1:56:33 PM Powering to new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Made steady progress since finding support at its 50 DMA line ($71) in recent weeks. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par.
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NECB - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Northeast Cmnty Bancorp	$27.82	+0.38 1.38%	$28.32	$28.19	-1.32%	67,985 109.65%	62,000
Most Recent Note for NECB - 10/16/2024 1:57:42 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The Mar '24 quarter broke a streak of 8 strong quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been lackluster but showed a great increase for FY '22.
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NRIM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Northrim Bancorp Inc	$72.05	+0.62 0.87%	$72.65	$74.34	-3.08%	16,975 89.34%	19,000
Most Recent Note for NRIM - 10/16/2024 1:58:36 PM Challenging prior highs in the $72-74 area with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($67). Reported stronger Mar and Jun '24 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. This small and thinly traded Alaskan Bank's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) growth has not been strong and steady.
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OFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks O F G Bancorp	$42.52	-2.34 -5.22%	$43.73	$47.57	-10.62%	191,347 96.15%	199,000
Most Recent Note for OFG - 10/16/2024 2:00:39 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($43.63) after challenging its 52-week and all-time highs with 5 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +5% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '19.
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PAY - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Paymentus Holdings	$24.92	+1.39 5.91%	$25.00	$25.21	-1.15%	259,289 144.85%	179,000
Most Recent Note for PAY - 10/16/2024 2:01:49 PM Rallying from support at its 200 DMA line ($20) again and it is challenging the Augiust '24 high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong Mar and Jun '24 quarterly results. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $25 area. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/07/24.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$187.99	+0.86 0.46%	$190.01	$194.25	-3.22%	10,544,905 80.85%	13,043,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 10/16/2024 2:04:03 PM Pulled back with higher volume on the prior session after wedging to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Due to report Sep '24 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Jun '24 quarterly earnings +31% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23, breaking a streak of strong and steady growth. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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UNTY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Unity Bancorp Inc	$38.92	+0.47 1.21%	$39.49	$39.23	-0.80%	18,708 110.05%	17,000
Most Recent Note for UNTY - 10/16/2024 2:04:47 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain after consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($33.24). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings steadily improved after a downturn in FY '17.
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WLFC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Willis Lease Financial	$191.00	+4.65 2.50%	$193.73	$193.73	-1.41%	34,893 120.32%	29,000
Most Recent Note for WLFC - 10/16/2024 2:05:05 PM Thinly-traded aircraft equipment leasing firm hit yet another new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +207% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '24 quarter. Prior history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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