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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2023
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DOW 33239.26 -174.91 (-0.52%) | NASDAQ 12994.81 -191.37 (-1.45%) | S&P 500 4233.63 -44.37 (-1.04%)

Time of Screening : 10/20/2023 11:56:51 AM Report Released : 10/20/2023 12:30:10 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
AGI - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Alamos Gold Inc	$12.95	+0.25 1.93%	$13.00	$14.12	-8.32%	1,582,876 69.03%	2,293,000
Most Recent Note for AGI - 10/20/2023 11:58:05 AM Challenging prior highs withn today's 6th consecutiev gain. Reported strong Mar and Jun '23 quarterly results after many subpar quarters. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ALV - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Autoliv Inc	$94.84	+4.67 5.17%	$97.53	$103.99	-8.80%	1,346,364 169.35%	795,000
Most Recent Note for ALV - 10/20/2023 11:59:01 AM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line after finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $110 level. This Swedish Auto/Truck Original Equipment firm has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases in quartery comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history has been up and down."
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BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$7.97	-0.07 -0.81%	$8.03	$8.28	-3.80%	1,110,566 100.69%	1,103,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 10/20/2023 11:59:22 AM Perched near its 52-week high and consolidating above 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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FCNCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Citizens Bancshs A	$1,318.22	-37.55 -2.77%	$1,369.99	$1,512.07	-12.82%	42,352 71.78%	59,000
Most Recent Note for FCNCA - 10/20/2023 12:04:06 PM Reported strong Jun '23 quarterly results and consolidating below its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance. Last noted in the 5/10/23 mid-day report following M&A news with recently failed SVBI. Prior quarterly comparison (Mar '23) was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$910.25	-9.02 -0.98%	$927.85	$931.99	-2.33%	95,941 59.96%	160,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 10/20/2023 12:06:31 PM Churning above average volume this week while hovering near its all-time high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +27% on +14% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with subpar sales revenues growth noted as cause for concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$30.38	+0.04 0.12%	$30.81	$34.33	-11.52%	971,760 68.92%	1,410,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 10/20/2023 12:06:55 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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HAL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Halliburton Company	$41.80	-1.47 -3.39%	$43.34	$43.85	-4.69%	4,604,061 70.15%	6,563,000
Most Recent Note for HAL - 10/20/2023 12:08:24 PM Gapped up on 9/09/23 rebounding above its 50 DMA line and challenged multi-year highs with this week's volume-driven gains. Reported great earnings and sales revenues increases in the quarterly comparisons through Jun '23. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong following a downturn in FY '19 and '20.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$5.10	+0.25 5.05%	$5.10	$5.43	-6.17%	3,730,408 94.68%	3,940,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 10/20/2023 12:09:51 PM Perched within striking distance of multi-year highs after recent volume-driven gains. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HTGC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Hercules Tech Growth Cap	$15.65	-0.20 -1.26%	$15.86	$18.05	-13.30%	554,032 65.72%	843,000
Most Recent Note for HTGC - 10/20/2023 12:11:07 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($16.29) which recently acted as resistance. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +66% on +61% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$125.70	-4.64 -3.56%	$130.09	$141.38	-11.09%	950,351 58.41%	1,627,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 10/20/2023 12:13:04 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Extended from any sound base. 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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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$5.46	+0.09 1.68%	$5.50	$5.57	-1.97%	8,572,039 80.32%	10,673,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 10/20/2023 12:14:17 PM Challenging its May '23 high today while adding to a noted spurt of gains. Reported Jun '23 earnings +367% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 latest quarterly earnings increases have been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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MMC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Marsh & Mclennan	$189.06	-1.94 -1.02%	$192.33	$199.20	-5.09%	851,994 60.77%	1,402,000
Most Recent Note for MMC - 10/20/2023 12:16:20 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance in recent weeks after retreating from its all-time high. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +33% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings growth was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons.
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$542.53	-17.45 -3.12%	$557.42	$614.36	-11.69%	618,663 65.54%	944,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 10/20/2023 12:17:28 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($565) which has acted as resistance in recent weeks. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up to the $707 level. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/28/21 mid-day report near its all-time high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +46% on +23% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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PANW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Palo Alto Networks	$242.95	-10.19 -4.02%	$253.00	$265.90	-8.63%	2,121,494 61.28%	3,462,000
Most Recent Note for PANW - 10/20/2023 12:20:03 PM Undercutting prior highs in the $254 area and slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($238) with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +80% on +26% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. It showed resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/09/23.
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SAP - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S A P Ag Adr	$131.19	-2.19 -1.64%	$132.99	$145.10	-9.59%	533,053 60.23%	885,000
Most Recent Note for SAP - 10/20/2023 12:23:45 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line ($134) on the prior session. Recently found support at its 200 DMA line ($129). Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a big doiwnturn in FY '22. It also has a huge supply of 1.23 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	$22.94	+0.00 0.00%	$22.95	$22.96	-0.09%	406,824 129.15%	315,000
Most Recent Note for SCPL - 10/20/2023 12:23:58 PM Perched at its all-time high following M&A news and earnings news. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +9% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady, and its annual earnings history had a downturn in FY '21. Completed its $16 IPO on 5/03/19.
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SLB - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services SLB	$57.78	-2.20 -3.66%	$60.20	$62.12	-6.99%	5,497,995 72.04%	7,632,000
Most Recent Note for SLB - 10/20/2023 12:24:52 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +44% versus the year-ago period, its 9th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down.
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TT - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Trane Technologies Plc	$187.24	-4.08 -2.13%	$191.35	$211.71	-11.56%	611,119 58.82%	1,039,000
Most Recent Note for TT - 10/20/2023 12:26:24 PM Abruptly slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line this week, testing its 200 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +24% versus the year-ago period. Quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarters versus the year-ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. There was a downturn in FY '19 and '20 earnings (A criteria).
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VRTX - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$363.73	-1.07 -0.29%	$367.48	$375.93	-3.24%	548,808 59.08%	929,000
Most Recent Note for VRTX - 10/20/2023 12:27:17 PM Faces no resistance due to overhead supply but churning above average volume and pulling back this week after reaching a new all-time high. 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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WTS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Watts Water Technologies	$172.50	-2.19 -1.25%	$177.48	$192.93	-10.59%	63,551 59.39%	107,000
Most Recent Note for WTS - 10/20/2023 12:28:10 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line again this week after volume-driven losses. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $192 level. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 7/28/21 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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