Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 1st, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2023
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DOW 36147.26 196.37 (0.55%) | NASDAQ 14245.69 19.47 (0.14%) | S&P 500 4583.08 15.38 (0.34%)

Time of Screening : 12/1/2023 12:05:15 PM Report Released : 12/1/2023 1:12:19 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$295.60	+0.51 0.17%	$296.20	2,341,787 59.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,920,000	$296.16 -0.19%	11/13/2023	$255.90	PP = $266.00 MB = $279.30
Most Recent Note - 12/1/2023 12:48:21 PM G - Today's 6th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume has it reaching yet another new all-time high. Prior highs in the $265 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($250.80). Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +66% on +20% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/13/2023. Click here.
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URI - NYSE United Rentals Inc	$499.51	+23.49 4.93%	$499.95	430,279 57.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 742,000	$492.33 1.46%	12/1/2023	$499.51	PP = $488.73 MB = $513.17
Most Recent Note - 12/1/2023 1:08:20 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/15/23 high after a cup-with-handle base. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain, clearing prior resistance in the $488-492 area. A gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Through Sep '23 its quarterly earnings increases versus the year ago periods have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '20 like many companies during the pandemic. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGYS - NASDAQ - Computer-Integrated Syst Agilysys Inc	$87.27	+1.18 1.37%	$87.83	$91.61	-4.74%	98,363 73.41%	134,000
Most Recent Note for AGYS - 12/1/2023 12:06:17 PM Consolidating in a tight range after rallying to a new all-time high. Earnings in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After years of losses it had profitable results in FY '20-22.
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$82.17	+9.77 13.49%	$83.02	$80.27	2.37%	136,679 105.95%	129,000
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 12/1/2023 12:14:37 PM Gapped up today and rallied to a new 52-week high after consolidating several weeks near its 50 DMA line ($72.82) Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +5% on -16% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sales revenues have been waning leaving concerns, fundamentally. Sales revenues growth and its annual earnings (A criteria) history are subpar with respect to the fact-based investment system.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$260.53	+8.63 3.43%	$260.93	$252.50	3.18%	6,787,129 144.13%	4,709,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/1/2023 12:17:34 PM Today's gain follows an impressive "breakaway gap" on the prior session hitting new 52-week highs. Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +51% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. Went through a deep consolidation from its all-time high since noted with caution in the 12/01/21 mid-day report. Large supply of 973 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and it is already owned by more than 4,623 top-rated funds (I criteria). There was a downturn in its FY '22 annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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DSGX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Descartes Systems Group	$81.45	+0.41 0.51%	$81.58	$82.38	-1.13%	102,541 74.85%	137,000
Most Recent Note for DSGX - 12/1/2023 12:26:44 PM Churning higher volume after recently touching a new 52-week high, action indicative of distributional pressure. Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +17% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria).
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GRC - AMEX - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Gorman-Rupp Co	$31.69	+0.11 0.35%	$32.00	$33.75	-6.10%	26,693 59.32%	45,000
Most Recent Note for GRC - 12/1/2023 12:39:12 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 2 quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were subpar and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history makes it fall below the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HMY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Harmony Gold Mng Co Adr	$6.31	+0.07 1.04%	$6.32	$6.32	-0.24%	2,787,655 58.95%	4,729,000
Most Recent Note for HMY - 12/1/2023 12:40:37 PM After wedging higher following its 11/14/23 breakout it is perched at multi-year highs. 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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ICFI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services I C F International Inc	$139.72	-0.23 -0.16%	$140.40	$140.22	-0.36%	60,481 71.15%	85,000
Most Recent Note for ICFI - 12/1/2023 12:42:55 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain marked by ever-increasing volume. Last noted in the 11/15/23 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate was lackluster."
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LQDT - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Liquidity Services Inc	$19.38	+0.22 1.12%	$19.54	$21.10	-8.18%	87,402 62.43%	140,000
Most Recent Note for LQDT - 12/1/2023 12:44:10 PM Finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line with today's gain after 4 consecutive volume-driven losses. Subpar quarterly earnings and annual earnings history has been erratic and noted as a flaw concerning the C and A criteria.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$110.95	-2.54 -2.23%	$112.64	$118.90	-6.69%	746,874 72.87%	1,025,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 12/1/2023 12:45:11 PM On track today for a 6th consecutive small loss, consolidating after rallying to a new 52-week high last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been up and down, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17."
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PAY - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Paymentus Holdings	$17.73	+0.46 2.66%	$18.00	$17.74	-0.06%	149,839 131.44%	114,000
Most Recent Note for PAY - 12/1/2023 12:49:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong Jun and Sep '23 quarterly results but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been subpar.
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REX - NYSE - Energy-Alternative/Other Rex American Resources	$47.25	-1.77 -3.61%	$48.85	$51.19	-7.70%	71,769 87.52%	82,000
Most Recent Note for REX - 12/1/2023 12:54:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session. Reported Oct '23 quarterly earnings +728% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SPGI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch S&P Global Inc	$421.78	+5.95 1.43%	$424.98	$428.65	-1.60%	809,223 66.82%	1,211,000
Most Recent Note for SPGI - 12/1/2023 12:56:29 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Through the Sep 23 quarter its earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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THR - NYSE - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Thermon Group Holdings	$30.41	+0.26 0.86%	$30.48	$33.50	-9.22%	134,302 81.89%	164,000
Most Recent Note for THR - 12/1/2023 1:00:54 PM Consolidating for the past 3 weeks after hitting a new all-time high. Prior highs in the $29 area define near-term support coinciding with its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria) through Sep '23 versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20 and '21, not a match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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VLGEA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Village Super Market A	$25.83	+0.67 2.66%	$26.00	$25.25	2.30%	18,096 69.60%	26,000
Most Recent Note for VLGEA - 12/1/2023 1:09:32 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Seven of the 8 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through the Jul '23 quarter versus the year-ago periods have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) but with sub par sales revenues growth. Lackluster annual earnings (A criteria) growth history remains a concern. Small supply of only 6.4 million shares in its trading float can contribute to greater price volatility.
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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$6.06	+0.05 0.83%	$6.08	$6.38	-5.02%	185,638 99.81%	186,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 12/1/2023 1:12:13 PM Churning above average volume while not making meaningful progress, consolidating after hitting new multi-year highs last week. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain for this United Arab Emirates-based social networking and entertainment firm."
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