Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2023
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DOW 33245.45 104.07 (0.31%) | NASDAQ 12947.25 -192.62 (-1.47%) | S&P 500 4217.37 -30.31 (-0.71%)

Time of Screening : 10/25/2023 11:57:21 AM Report Released : 10/25/2023 12:32:31 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
BBVA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bilbao Viz Arg Adr	$7.84	+0.05 0.58%	$7.87	$8.28	-5.37%	971,607 93.07%	1,044,000
Most Recent Note for BBVA - 10/25/2023 11:58:30 AM Pulled back from its 52-week high, 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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CB - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Chubb Corp	$217.31	+5.87 2.78%	$218.50	$231.37	-6.08%	1,070,935 68.83%	1,556,000
Most Recent Note for CB - 10/25/2023 12:00:16 PM Rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Sep '23 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - " Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CME - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C M E Group Inc	$215.41	+1.16 0.54%	$215.86	$221.76	-2.86%	899,556 67.74%	1,328,000
Most Recent Note for CME - 10/25/2023 12:01:21 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/24/18.
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CR - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Crane Co	$91.74	-2.16 -2.30%	$94.18	$95.21	-3.64%	160,257 80.53%	199,000
Most Recent Note for CR - 10/25/2023 12:02:52 PM Pulling back today after spiking near its all-time high with a considerable gain backed by heavy volume. Reported strong Sep '23 quarterly results versus the year-ago period. Prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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CSWI - NASDAQ - Chemicals-Specialty C S W Industrials Inc	$173.35	+0.14 0.08%	$173.86	$190.63	-9.07%	38,438 73.92%	52,000
Most Recent Note for CSWI - 10/25/2023 12:04:00 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($178.43) which acted as resistance in recent weeks. Reported earnings +5% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) and sales revenues growth rate has been steady.
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$96.50	-0.20 -0.21%	$96.96	$104.04	-7.25%	185,527 70.01%	265,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 10/25/2023 12:06:04 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong.
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$849.29	-12.84 -1.49%	$859.30	$940.10	-9.66%	141,839 81.99%	173,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 10/25/2023 12:07:22 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high with violated its 50 DMA line ($884) with a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session. 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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GNE - NYSE - Utility-Diversified Genie Energy Ltd Cl B	$19.42	+0.05 0.23%	$19.48	$20.40	-4.83%	67,243 69.32%	97,000
Most Recent Note for GNE - 10/25/2023 12:08:20 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($16.11) and rallied to new 52-week highs with a noted streak of 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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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$127.24	-12.89 -9.20%	$130.10	$142.38	-10.64%	34,220,361 169.49%	20,190,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 10/25/2023 12:10:09 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($135) today. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,486 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$126.23	-12.58 -9.06%	$128.31	$141.22	-10.62%	46,572,777 182.15%	25,569,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 10/25/2023 12:11:04 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($134.37 today. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +42% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 6,894 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$236.41	+3.52 1.51%	$238.19	$277.47	-14.80%	84,104 69.51%	121,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 10/25/2023 12:13:18 PM Managed a "positive reversal" after early lows today well below its 200 DMA line ($237.56). Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings -2% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The three latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been very good.
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$72.83	+0.73 1.01%	$73.05	$79.41	-8.28%	453,429 253.31%	179,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 10/25/2023 12:13:54 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line and found prompt support at its 200 DMA line with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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INTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Intuit Inc	$493.35	-12.47 -2.47%	$500.60	$558.64	-11.69%	900,713 66.03%	1,364,000
Most Recent Note for INTU - 10/25/2023 12:17:57 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($522.87) with recent volume-driven losses. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +50% on +12% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Went through a long and deep consolidation since pricing a Secondary Offering on 11/29/21 perched near its all-time high.
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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$340.88	-4.64 -1.34%	$345.51	$393.02	-13.27%	247,511 80.89%	306,000
Most Recent Note for LII - 10/25/2023 12:18:48 PM Slumped from its all-time high and well below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Reported +22% earnings for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were subpar.
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LRN - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education Stride Inc	$52.63	+8.13 18.27%	$54.35	$46.44	13.33%	2,802,314 567.27%	494,000
Most Recent Note for LRN - 10/25/2023 12:23:01 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating within striking distance of multi-year highs. Bullish action came after it reported strong Sep '23 quarterly earnings versus a year-ago loss on +13% sales revenues. Prior 2 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '20.
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$191.27	+1.69 0.89%	$193.35	$211.81	-9.70%	329,539 71.79%	459,000
Most Recent Note for MANH - 10/25/2023 12:24:26 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($198) with recent volume-driven losses. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '23. Annual earnings growth has been strong.
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$257.31	-14.97 -5.50%	$269.21	$282.73	-8.99%	563,663 201.31%	280,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 10/25/2023 12:25:12 PM Pulling back today. Gapped up on the prior session and rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($253) with a considerable volume-driven gain helping its outlook improve. Found support above its 200 DMA line. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +28% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/23.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$338.69	+8.16 2.47%	$346.20	$366.78	-7.66%	26,076,069 123.29%	21,151,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 10/25/2023 12:26:32 PM Gapped up today after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($326). Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. It is already owned by 9,737 top-rated funds.
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NEU - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Newmarket Corporation	$444.47	+0.26 0.06%	$446.12	$475.94	-6.61%	26,994 96.41%	28,000
Most Recent Note for NEU - 10/25/2023 12:27:56 PM The Chemicals - Specialty firm has been sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($456). Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results. Reported earnings +58% on -5% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show very strong earnings increases but with subpar and waning sales revenues. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a big downturn in FY '21.
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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$484.29	+1.74 0.36%	$505.42	$508.90	-4.84%	412,483 117.85%	350,000
Most Recent Note for ROP - 10/25/2023 12:30:04 PM Abruptly retreated back below its 50 DMA line ($493) after gapping up today challenging prior highs. Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TNK - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Teekay Tankers Ltd Cl A	$47.13	+1.63 3.58%	$47.43	$48.05	-1.91%	306,432 92.86%	330,000
Most Recent Note for TNK - 10/25/2023 12:31:25 PM Challenging prior highs in the $46-48 area with today's gain adding to a noted spurt of volume-driven gains after finding prompt support near its 200 DMA line. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$237.71	+3.06 1.30%	$238.48	$250.06	-4.94%	4,065,431 76.81%	5,293,000
Most Recent Note for V - 10/25/2023 12:32:25 PM Testing its 200 DMA line ($231) after volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline.
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