Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 10/28/2020 12:17:44 PM Report Released : 10/28/2020 1:25:19 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
AP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp	$4.59	-0.30 -6.13%	$4.79	$5.23	-12.24%	95,506 77.02%	124,000
Most Recent Note for AP - 10/28/2020 12:18:53 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$361.68	-4.69 -1.28%	$362.08	$409.11	-11.59%	504,947 70.33%	718,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/28/2020 12:20:32 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($375) with recent volume-driven losses. Stalled after hitting a new all-time high on 10/13/20 with heavier volume behind its 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +83% on +42% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and 3 of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a small downturn in FY '19. Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm made an impressive rally from a deep slump in March."
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ATSG - NASDAQ - Transport-Air Freight Air Transport Svcs Grp	$28.33	-1.25 -4.21%	$29.05	$30.08	-5.83%	501,715 116.41%	431,000
Most Recent Note for ATSG - 10/28/2020 12:21:46 PM Pulling back from its all-time high after a noted spurt of volume-driven gains last week. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 9/11/20 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain, however 2 of the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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BCOV - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Brightcove Inc	$13.00	-0.45 -3.31%	$13.19	$14.11	-7.90%	198,481 94.07%	211,000
Most Recent Note for BCOV - 10/28/2020 12:22:27 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$87.90	-0.26 -0.29%	$88.24	$89.15	-1.41%	83,093 90.32%	92,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 10/28/2020 12:25:06 PM Gapped up on 10/19/20 following M&A news. Reported earnings -88% on -56% sales revenues for the Jun '20 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 4/01/19. Thomas L. Wegman, President of BioSpecifics, passed away on March 13, 2019.
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CLGX - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Corelogic Inc	$77.33	+9.08 13.30%	$78.45	$69.87	10.68%	2,872,957 403.51%	712,000
Most Recent Note for CLGX - 10/28/2020 12:26:34 PM Spiking to a new high today. Held its ground stubbornly since a gap up on 6/26/20 following M&A news. Reported earnings +70% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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COWN - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Cowen Group Inc Cl A	$20.03	-0.01 -0.02%	$20.36	$20.35	-1.60%	256,823 69.60%	369,000
Most Recent Note for COWN - 10/28/2020 12:27:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high following another volume-driven gain when the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported very strong Sep and Jun '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ERIE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Erie Indemnity Co	$234.46	+0.13 0.05%	$239.04	$238.17	-1.56%	52,929 77.84%	68,000
Most Recent Note for ERIE - 10/28/2020 12:30:41 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and toward its July 2019 all-time high since last noted with caution in the 9/23/20 mid-day report - "This Insurance - Brokers firm reported earnings -7% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Annual earnings history has been steady."
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line First Solar Inc	$91.86	+9.47 11.49%	$97.93	$87.44	5.05%	9,393,191 385.76%	2,435,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 10/28/2020 12:34:23 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable "breakaway gap" and volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +400% on +70% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/4/2008.
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FSV - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Firstservice Corp	$127.71	-0.24 -0.19%	$133.99	$138.86	-8.03%	64,255 105.34%	61,000
Most Recent Note for FSV - 10/28/2020 12:35:04 PM Retreating from its all-time high and below its 50 DMA line with losses on higher volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings -23% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$214.51	+6.80 3.27%	$215.00	$215.98	-0.68%	538,140 80.44%	669,000
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 10/28/2020 12:37:45 PM Reported earnings +45% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Hitting a new all-time high today with a volume-driven gain. Rallied from support at its 50 DMA line and made steady progress since noted in the 6/12/20 mid-day report. Reported earnings +17% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline. (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '14 -'15, not strong and steady.
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GV - AMEX - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Goldfield Corp	$4.59	+0.01 0.22%	$4.69	$5.13	-10.53%	60,879 69.98%	87,000
Most Recent Note for GV - 10/28/2020 12:40:37 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line ($4.45). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +233% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Erratic quarterly comparisons and fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$58.43	-1.47 -2.45%	$58.94	$65.38	-10.63%	1,361,344 104.56%	1,302,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 10/28/2020 12:43:18 PM Went through a choppy consolidation since last noted near its all-time high in the 12/17/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +14% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$30.80	+3.87 14.37%	$31.19	$34.06	-9.57%	338,329 98.93%	342,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 10/28/2020 12:53:26 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($27.62) and toward its all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $34 level. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +213% on +29% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '19. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/21/18 and went through a deep and choppy consolidation before rebounding and rallying impressively.
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LSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Lattice Semiconductor	$33.64	-0.68 -1.97%	$35.60	$35.90	-6.31%	700,543 72.30%	969,000
Most Recent Note for LSCC - 10/28/2020 12:55:07 PM Churning above average volume and perched at its 52-week high. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +12% on +0% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +13% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leave fundamental concerns."
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MMX - AMEX - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Maverik Metals Inc	$5.13	-0.39 -7.07%	$5.48	$6.00	-14.50%	170,576 79.71%	214,000
Most Recent Note for MMX - 10/28/2020 12:58:33 PM Pulling back abruptly today with higher volume and testing its 50 DMA line ($5.05). Stalled soon after wedging above previously stubborn resistance in the $5.70 area. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria).
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MORN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Morningstar Inc	$178.11	-5.09 -2.78%	$182.22	$188.70	-5.61%	203,107 220.77%	92,000
Most Recent Note for MORN - 10/28/2020 1:01:43 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with a loss on heavy volume today. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +31% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were negative and not above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$205.34	-7.91 -3.71%	$208.84	$232.86	-11.82%	23,669,306 74.27%	31,871,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 10/28/2020 1:05:33 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with a gap down today and volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($212). Reported earnings +32% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$226.24	-3.84 -1.67%	$228.33	$240.58	-5.96%	221,204 89.20%	248,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 10/28/2020 1:06:11 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm found support recently near its 50 DMA line ($225) and has been consolidating in an orderly fashion near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +10% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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OC - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Owens Corning	$67.95	-0.91 -1.32%	$70.52	$76.60	-11.29%	648,434 78.50%	826,000
Most Recent Note for OC - 10/28/2020 1:08:25 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($69.56) with today's 8th consecutive loss. Reported earnings +6% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Went through deep and choppy consolidations from its all-time high since noted with caution in the 2/21/18 mid-day report - "Prior sales revenues and earnings growth rate has been sub par and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ROL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Rollins Inc	$61.24	+1.95 3.29%	$61.27	$60.72	0.86%	739,980 76.84%	963,000
Most Recent Note for ROL - 10/28/2020 1:12:00 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth history has been steady. There was a 3-2 split effective 12/11/18.
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SF - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Stifel Financial Corp	$58.98	-2.47 -4.01%	$60.28	$69.10	-14.65%	415,143 97.00%	428,000
Most Recent Note for SF - 10/28/2020 1:13:41 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Noted in the 10/26/20 mid-day report - "Rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/09/20 mid-day report. Due to report Sep '20 earnings results on 10/28/20. Earnings increased by +10% on +6% sales revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 2020 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Fails to meet the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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SYX - NYSE - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Systemax Inc	$27.98	+3.29 13.33%	$29.31	$25.19	11.08%	68,933 116.84%	59,000
Most Recent Note for SYX - 10/28/2020 1:16:51 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +78% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after downturn in FY '15 and prior years.
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TPB - NYSE - Tobacco Turning Point Brands Inc	$38.00	+0.75 2.01%	$38.50	$39.42	-3.60%	157,067 102.66%	153,000
Most Recent Note for TPB - 10/28/2020 1:18:03 PM Gapped up on the prior session. Went through a deep slump since noted with caution near its all-time high in the 7/10/19 mid-day report. This Tobacco firm showed bullish action after it reported earnings +23% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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TXN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Texas Instruments	$142.65	-4.47 -3.04%	$145.86	$155.88	-8.49%	2,667,039 67.04%	3,978,000
Most Recent Note for TXN - 10/28/2020 1:21:29 PM Today's gap down and volume-driven loss has it slumping under its 50 DMA line ($143) while pulling back from new all-time highs hit in recent weeks. Reported earnings -3% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were also negative and well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19.
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UMC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir United Microelectrnc Adr	$5.47	-0.28 -4.79%	$5.64	$5.91	-7.53%	2,191,830 85.45%	2,565,000
Most Recent Note for UMC - 10/28/2020 1:21:51 PM Due to report Sep '20 quarterly results on 10/29/20. Perched near its 52-week high since a big volume-driven gain last week on news it expects to soon settle litigation and regulatory concerns with regard to a Micron (MU) dispute. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +350% on +30% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and recent quarters showed solid earnings and improved sales revenues increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UPS - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service United Parcel Svc Cl B	$162.45	-8.39 -4.91%	$163.87	$178.01	-8.74%	5,651,815 158.71%	3,561,000
Most Recent Note for UPS - 10/28/2020 1:23:57 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($165). Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground stubbornly and edged higher after a "breakaway gap" when noted in the 7/30/20 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +9% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain."
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VCRA - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Vocera Communications	$33.19	-1.32 -3.82%	$34.27	$35.36	-6.14%	195,640 67.46%	290,000
Most Recent Note for VCRA - 10/28/2020 1:25:08 PM Churning heavy volume this week with Sep '20 quarterly earnings news due. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $42 level while hovering near its 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($29.32) during the consolidation since a big gap up when noted with caution in the 7/29/20 mid-day report after reporting Jun '20 earnings +43% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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