Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 22nd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2021
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DOW 35575.12 -27.96 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 15026.91 -188.79 (-1.24%) | S&P 500 4526.3 -23.48 (-0.52%)

Time of Screening : 10/22/2021 12:05:08 PM Report Released : 10/22/2021 12:59:16 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 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
ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$136.57	+2.70 2.01%	$138.70	479,403 66.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 716,000	$135.99 0.42%	8/4/2021	$125.33	PP = $126.51 MB = $132.84
Most Recent Note - 10/22/2021 12:17:59 PM G - Color code is changed to green while rising well above its "max buy" level and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($123.52) after damaging losses. Its prior low and 200 DMA line define the next important support in the $109 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/23/2021. Click here.
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SMPL - NASDAQ Simply Good Foods Co	$36.48	+2.17 6.32%	$36.80	269,262 84.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 319,800	$38.50 -5.25%	12/28/2020	$30.40	PP = $31.44 MB = $33.01
Most Recent Note - 10/22/2021 12:55:24 PM G - Rallying above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain helping its outlook improve. Reported Aug '21 quarterly earnings +45% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Its Relative Strength Rating slumped to 72 while sputtering near its 200 DMA line ($33.57) and recent low ($33.55 on 9/20/21). Any damaging losses would trigger technical sell signals and raise greater concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/12/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALLY - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Ally Financial Inc	$51.02	-1.96 -3.69%	$53.31	$56.61	-9.88%	2,622,754 94.65%	2,771,000
Most Recent Note for ALLY - 10/22/2021 12:06:21 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported greatly improved earnings for the Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarters versus the year ago periods but with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$136.69	+3.35 2.51%	$141.56	$146.00	-6.38%	5,650,447 79.04%	7,149,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 10/22/2021 12:08:40 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($133) and nearly challenging prior highs in the $146 area. Found support at its 200 DMA line since the 9/29/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +79% on +41% sales revenues for the Jul '21 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun '21 it is already owned by 3,428 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria)."
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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$87.44	-0.53 -0.60%	$90.67	$93.96	-6.94%	199,522 66.95%	298,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 10/22/2021 12:10:27 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding support at its 200 DMA line during a 5-month cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +194% on +51% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$797.17	+9.61 1.22%	$808.80	$895.93	-11.02%	685,893 75.37%	910,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/22/2021 12:11:03 PM After rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($806.87) it has met resistance this week. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/21. Fundamentals remain strong.
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ATH - NYSE - Insurance-Life Athene Holding Ltd Cl A	$89.36	+2.44 2.80%	$90.02	$87.22	2.45%	652,086 72.13%	904,000
Most Recent Note for ATH - 10/22/2021 12:11:42 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with 5 consecutive gains. Made gradual progress following a gap up on 3/08/21 M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain for this Bermuda-based Insurance firm.
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AXP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services American Express Co	$185.65	+8.18 4.61%	$187.24	$179.79	3.26%	2,823,066 82.67%	3,415,000
Most Recent Note for AXP - 10/22/2021 12:12:33 PM This well known Finance - Credit Card Payment Processing firm gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported great sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues increases have been sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CASH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Meta Financial Group Inc	$61.64	+0.07 0.11%	$62.10	$62.27	-1.01%	127,733 67.58%	189,000
Most Recent Note for CASH - 10/22/2021 12:14:41 PM Holding its ground near its all-time high following an impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. Has a new CEO as of 10/01/21. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +128% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly quarterly comparisons had waning sales revenues. Annual earnings growth has been steady after a downturn in FY '14."
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CSTR - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Capstar Financial Hldgs	$22.16	+0.37 1.70%	$22.24	$23.00	-3.65%	74,583 149.17%	50,000
Most Recent Note for CSTR - 10/22/2021 12:15:25 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Rallying near its Dec '19 high. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$122.83	-0.01 -0.01%	$123.60	$128.27	-4.24%	150,253 100.17%	150,000
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 10/22/2021 12:26:49 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line ($123) during its ongoing ascent and it is perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +115% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but backed by sub par sales revenues growth. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11. It also completed a Secondary Offering on 12/05/11.
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$2,752.49	-103.12 -3.61%	$2,831.17	$2,936.41	-6.26%	787,547 75.15%	1,048,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 10/22/2021 12:29:57 PM Retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($2,815) again with today's gap down and big loss on higher volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +189% on +62% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings rose +99% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons have shown impressive acceleration above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,157 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria)."
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$2,738.31	-99.41 -3.50%	$2,811.66	$2,925.08	-6.39%	1,072,997 81.66%	1,314,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 10/22/2021 12:31:28 PM Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating from its all-time high and it is slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($2,803) with today's loss. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +189% on +62% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings rose +99% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons have shown impressive acceleration above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 5,779 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$252.06	-7.94 -3.05%	$257.88	$263.92	-4.49%	1,748,008 132.32%	1,321,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 10/22/2021 12:36:25 PM Perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +138% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history has been good but included a downturn in FY '17, not a great match with the investment system's winning models. 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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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$33.79	+1.19 3.63%	$35.09	$34.91	-3.22%	34,358 83.80%	41,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 10/22/2021 12:37:27 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with another big volume-driven gain after a consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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JLL - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Jones Lang Lasalle Inc	$257.54	+2.63 1.03%	$259.45	$260.76	-1.24%	315,309 118.54%	266,000
Most Recent Note for JLL - 10/22/2021 12:40:34 PM Perched near its all-time high after consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results, but fundamental concerns remain.
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KE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Kimball Electronics Inc	$29.26	-0.08 -0.27%	$29.76	$29.99	-2.43%	62,127 74.85%	83,000
Most Recent Note for KE - 10/22/2021 12:41:50 PM Perched near its all-time high today following an orderly 7-month cup shaped consolidation during which it found support at the 200 DMA line. Reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +71% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth and it up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LYG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Lloyds Banking Group Adr	$2.64	+0.02 0.61%	$2.67	$2.83	-6.86%	6,461,327 103.45%	6,246,000
Most Recent Note for LYG - 10/22/2021 12:42:34 PM Reported strong Jun '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Recently wedged above its 50 DMA line, making steady progress toward its May high. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "UK - based Financial firm has an erratic earnings history."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$655.80	+2.64 0.40%	$661.60	$654.01	0.27%	2,932,739 74.30%	3,947,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 10/22/2021 12:44:01 PM Recently powering to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported strong earnings increases for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarters versus the year ago periods, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), helping it match the winning models of the fact-based investment system again. Annual earnings history has been strong (A criteria). It went through a long choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/30/20.
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OMF - NYSE - Finance-Consumer Loans OneMain Holdings Inc	$54.54	-0.81 -1.46%	$56.71	$60.51	-9.87%	858,812 70.11%	1,225,000
Most Recent Note for OMF - 10/22/2021 12:47:38 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($56.81) on the prior session with a big volume-driven loss, and today's loss has it retreating near prior lows and its 200 DMA line. Abruptly retreating from its all-time high, the weak action came after it reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investing system. In August there was a Special Dividend and yet another Secondary Offering. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/29/21 and 2/11/21.
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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$23.88	+0.60 2.56%	$24.36	$23.81	0.27%	5,094,495 65.94%	7,726,000
Most Recent Note for RF - 10/22/2021 12:50:28 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. "
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SCU - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Sculptor Capital Management	$24.95	+0.12 0.48%	$25.34	$28.90	-13.67%	160,722 69.58%	231,000
Most Recent Note for SCU - 10/22/2021 12:52:31 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line with 4 consecutive volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported very strong Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly results versus year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings history."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$70.40	-0.05 -0.07%	$72.55	$76.16	-7.56%	774,961 100.38%	772,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 10/22/2021 12:56:19 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +211% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line after slumping from multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain based on the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TSC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products TriState Capital Hld Inc	$30.63	-0.37 -1.19%	$31.15	$31.19	-1.80%	544,560 180.92%	301,000
Most Recent Note for TSC - 10/22/2021 12:57:32 PM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news. Reported earnings +69% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/18.
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VICR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Vicor Corp	$145.87	+1.64 1.14%	$147.14	$151.00	-3.40%	121,284 98.60%	123,000
Most Recent Note for VICR - 10/22/2021 12:59:08 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +123% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 showed impressive earnings per share increases backed by solid sales revenues growth. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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