Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2020
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Time of Screening : 11/3/2020 12:03:17 PM Report Released : 11/3/2020 1:19:40 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 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
LGIH - NASDAQ L G I Homes Inc	$114.40	+2.45 2.19%	$119.10	160,586 62.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 257,000	$132.98 -13.97%	10/1/2020	$123.17	PP = $124.04 MB = $130.24
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2020 12:57:26 PM G - Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +27% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Posting a 2nd consecutive gain today with higher volume but meeting resistance, meanwhile, a rebound and close back above the 50 DMA line ($116.25) is needed for its outlook to improve. Members were cautioned with recent notes - "Recent gains above the new pivot point lacked the +40% above average volume needed to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/19/2020. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACU - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Acme United Corp	$28.68	+0.58 2.05%	$29.85	$28.77	-0.33%	10,657 106.57%	10,000
Most Recent Note for ACU - 11/3/2020 12:04:21 PM Powered to new multi-year highs with recent volume-driven gains. Three if the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '20 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues growth rate showing acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ADUS - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Addus Homecare Corp	$114.02	+12.95 12.81%	$117.77	$106.98	6.58%	133,654 133.65%	100,000
Most Recent Note for ADUS - 11/3/2020 12:25:38 PM Rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent months and found support at its 50 DMA line last week. Reported earnings +1% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady (A criteria) after a downturn in FY '12 earnings. Completed new Public Offerings on 9/04/19 and 8/16/18.
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AIZ - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance Assurant Inc	$127.47	-2.47 -1.90%	$131.30	$142.61	-10.62%	398,887 114.95%	347,000
Most Recent Note for AIZ - 11/3/2020 12:27:27 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has been below guidelines.
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AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$42.36	+3.73 9.66%	$43.40	$46.81	-9.51%	289,007 91.75%	315,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 11/3/2020 12:31:50 PM Very extended from any sound base, rebounding near the recent high. Reported earnings +111% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$33.93	+2.48 7.89%	$34.86	$36.15	-6.14%	117,218 64.05%	183,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 11/3/2020 12:33:13 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its prior highs in the $35-36 area that acted as resistance . Reported earnings +20% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$291.55	-19.29 -6.21%	$294.28	$319.32	-8.70%	36,369,774 287.44%	12,653,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 11/3/2020 12:35:53 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($290) which has acted as support. Due to report Sep '20 quarterly results. Reported earnings +15% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 4,117 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $68 IPO on 9/19/14.
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CLGX - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Corelogic Inc	$76.43	+0.03 0.04%	$76.81	$78.45	-2.57%	666,329 73.47%	907,000
Most Recent Note for CLGX - 11/3/2020 12:36:51 PM Spiked to new highs with volume-driven gains last week. 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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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$63.09	+2.23 3.66%	$63.55	$61.98	1.79%	166,145 69.52%	239,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 11/3/2020 12:39:08 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($57) during the recent consolidation and gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +95% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It went through a deep and choppy consolidation since noted on 8/02/19 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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EXPD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Expeditors Intl Wash Inc	$86.26	-2.36 -2.66%	$91.74	$95.38	-9.56%	694,040 67.51%	1,028,000
Most Recent Note for EXPD - 11/3/2020 12:41:28 PM Retreating from near its all-time high and slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($90.63) with today's big loss. Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$116.82	+0.97 0.84%	$117.53	$120.29	-2.88%	611,609 62.73%	975,000
Most Recent Note for EXR - 11/3/2020 12:43:06 PM Recently rebounding near its all-time high. Through Jun '20 quarterly results were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of late Dec '16. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This REIT has a very strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Completed new Public Offerings on 6/16/15, 11/06/13, 11/07/12 and 4/20/12."
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FORM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Formfactor Inc	$30.71	+1.47 5.03%	$30.85	$33.07	-7.14%	358,247 69.16%	518,000
Most Recent Note for FORM - 11/3/2020 12:45:16 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +77% on +27% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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GRBK - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Green Brick Partners Inc	$19.34	+1.64 9.27%	$19.45	$19.81	-2.37%	265,151 62.68%	423,000
Most Recent Note for GRBK - 11/3/2020 12:47:57 PM Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +119% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain after last week it retested its 50 DMA line ($16.93) which previously acted as support. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Went through a deep consolidation and impressive rebound in recent months. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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GRMN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Garmin Ltd	$111.07	+1.18 1.07%	$111.78	$109.90	1.06%	574,221 77.81%	738,000
Most Recent Note for GRMN - 11/3/2020 12:52:17 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after reported earnings +24% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '15. Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/7/07. GRMN had traded up as much as +309% since first featured on Thursday, December 23, 2004 in the mid-day report.
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$138.42	+0.57 0.41%	$139.49	$143.64	-3.63%	922,064 74.36%	1,240,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 11/3/2020 12:53:12 PM Holding its ground since a big gap up noted on 10/29/20 hitting a new all-time high on M&A news. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +96% on +92% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a previously noted downturn in FY '18, a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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JD - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet JD.com Inc Cl A Ads	$81.92	-0.40 -0.49%	$81.97	$86.58	-5.38%	9,070,710 84.30%	10,760,000
Most Recent Note for JD - 11/3/2020 12:54:28 PM Still hovering near its all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/11/20. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +52% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. This Chinese retailer's prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above 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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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$161.81	+15.57 10.65%	$169.80	$184.29	-12.20%	221,254 125.71%	176,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 11/3/2020 12:59:55 PM Gapped up today rebounding near its 50 DMA line. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +120% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has strong after a downturn in FY '14 and '15.
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$44.62	+0.83 1.90%	$45.07	$46.71	-4.47%	65,827 80.28%	82,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 11/3/2020 1:04:18 PM Hovering near its all-time high. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Sep '20 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up an down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$57.86	+1.35 2.38%	$57.95	$59.40	-2.60%	150,429 82.65%	182,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 11/3/2020 1:06:39 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is challenging its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Due to report Sep '20 quarterly results on 11/12/20. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports- "Reported Jun '20 quarterly earnings +50% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported Mar '20 earnings +27% on +8% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were negative, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns also remain as its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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PWR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Quanta Services Inc	$67.46	+1.01 1.52%	$68.27	$66.94	0.78%	943,179 74.15%	1,272,000
Most Recent Note for PWR - 11/3/2020 1:07:15 PM Powering to new highs. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line during its prior consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$185.50	-2.26 -1.20%	$188.75	$215.83	-14.05%	16,269,043 195.73%	8,312,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 11/3/2020 1:11:54 PM Slumping near the prior low ($171.63 on 9/18/20) which defines near-term support. Stalled after reaching a new all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($195) since last noted with caution in the 10/22/20 mid-day report. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +41% on +25% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. The 2 prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$309.88	+2.90 0.94%	$313.67	$308.16	0.56%	193,977 58.43%	332,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 11/3/2020 1:13:44 PM Perched at its 52-week high and tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The prior mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +64% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/23/18."
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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$175.57	-6.01 -3.31%	$186.58	$192.97	-9.02%	248,200 59.10%	420,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 11/3/2020 1:14:55 PM Perched neat its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to meet the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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SYX - NYSE - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Systemax Inc	$29.86	+0.65 2.21%	$29.93	$29.76	0.32%	47,641 75.62%	63,000
Most Recent Note for SYX - 11/3/2020 1:16:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high holding its ground stubbornly after volume-driven gains. 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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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$71.10	+1.14 1.62%	$71.39	$73.82	-3.69%	167,320 63.62%	263,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 11/3/2020 1:16:40 PM Report Sep '20 quarterly earnings -31% on +1% sales revenues versus the yea ago period. Recently challenging its 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/28/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +190% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern.
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$198.82	+6.15 3.19%	$199.88	$203.57	-2.33%	502,729 61.38%	819,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 11/3/2020 1:17:36 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings -9% on -12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in sequential quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have shown worrisome deceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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WTRE - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Watford Holdings Ltd	$34.40	-0.08 -0.23%	$34.97	$36.79	-6.50%	379,730 95.65%	397,000
Most Recent Note for WTRE - 11/3/2020 1:17:56 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Reported strong Jun and Sep '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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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$315.09	+22.02 7.51%	$321.31	$304.57	3.45%	197,527 61.15%	323,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 11/3/2020 1:19:34 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings -5% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19. Earnings for the 7 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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