Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 4th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2023
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DOW 36127.26 -118.24 (-0.33%) | NASDAQ 14144.03 -161 (-1.13%) | S&P 500 4561.32 -33.31 (-0.72%)

Time of Screening : 12/4/2023 12:21:04 PM Report Released : 12/4/2023 1:29:30 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
AMPH - NASDAQ Amphastar Pharmaceuticals	$60.84	+2.92 5.04%	$60.84	398,045 105.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 378,000	$67.66 -10.08%	12/4/2023	$60.84	PP = $58.35 MB = $61.27
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2023 12:29:09 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/21/23 high after a cup-with-handle base. Rebounding toward its August all-time high, little resistance remains due to overhead supply. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +203% on +50% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/08/23. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2023. Click here.
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TBBK - NASDAQ Bancorp Inc	$39.88	+0.79 2.02%	$40.44	262,323 78.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 334,000	$41.52 -3.95%	12/4/2023	$39.88	PP = $41.62 MB = $43.70
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2023 1:25:09 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/27/23 high plus 10 cents. Today's gain has it perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago period. Annual earnings history has been strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/3/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AVAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Aerovironment Inc	$139.92	+0.21 0.15%	$143.99	$139.88	0.03%	189,593 79.66%	238,000
Most Recent Note for AVAV - 12/4/2023 12:31:36 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain. Wedged higher after an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Due to report Oct '23 quarterly results. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jul '23 quarterly earnings versus a year-ago loss on +40% sales revenues, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) comparisons have not been strong and steady above the minimum earnings guidelines."
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AWI - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Armstrong World Inds	$90.97	+4.26 4.91%	$91.90	$86.91	4.67%	772,341 229.86%	336,000
Most Recent Note for AWI - 12/4/2023 12:39:21 PM Gapped up today. Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BLD - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Topbuild Corp	$313.51	+8.67 2.84%	$314.98	$307.54	1.94%	181,929 73.06%	249,000
Most Recent Note for BLD - 12/4/2023 12:41:10 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. The Jun and Sep '23 quarters had earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago period. Went through a deep consolidation from its high reached after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/21.
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BLKB - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Blackbaud Inc	$79.74	+2.27 2.93%	$79.90	$78.71	1.31%	162,560 106.95%	152,000
Most Recent Note for BLKB - 12/4/2023 12:43:50 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply as it is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Rebounded above its 200 DMA and 50 DMA lines with recently noted volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +62% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2023 versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its sales revenues growth rate has been lackluster and it annual earnings (A criteria) history had a dowturn in FY '22 leaving fundamental concerns.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$251.70	-8.30 -3.19%	$255.12	$263.43	-4.45%	6,200,330 126.54%	4,900,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/4/2023 12:46:28 PM Pulling back today, consolidating after an impressive "breakaway gap" and impressive streak of volume-driven gains for 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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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$12.18	-0.78 -6.02%	$12.95	$14.23	-14.41%	45,015 77.61%	58,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 12/4/2023 12:49:30 PM Israel-based maker of circuit boards is pulling back after hitting a new 52-week high with recently noted volume-driven gains. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +112% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior highs in the $11 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($10.61). Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '22 earnings (A criteria).
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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$73.19	-0.81 -1.09%	$74.00	$82.48	-11.26%	13,025 81.41%	16,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 12/4/2023 12:51:41 PM This Korean Computer Software firm faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $82 level. Reported very strong Dec '22, Mar, Jun, and Sep '23 results versus the year-ago periods.
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IGIC - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance International Gen Ins Hld	$12.00	+0.13 1.10%	$12.18	$12.43	-3.46%	57,539 91.33%	63,000
Most Recent Note for IGIC - 12/4/2023 12:54:32 PM Stalled after hitting a new 52-week high on 11/16/23, consolidating above its 50 DMA line near prior highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings -48% on -1% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain for this Jordan-based specialty Insurance firm."
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KGC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Kinross Gold Corp	$5.87	-0.07 -1.18%	$5.87	$5.98	-1.84%	10,457,690 81.18%	12,882,000
Most Recent Note for KGC - 12/4/2023 12:56:26 PM Inched above its May '23 high with recently noted gains. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +140% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 5 latest quarterly earnings increases have been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its 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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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$34.63	+0.35 1.02%	$34.75	$34.40	0.67%	99,627 105.99%	94,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 12/4/2023 12:57:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '22. Completed $16 IPO on 10/27/17."
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NGVC - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Nat Grocers Vit Cottage	$16.76	+0.47 2.85%	$17.07	$17.49	-4.20%	35,221 85.90%	41,000
Most Recent Note for NGVC - 12/4/2023 1:01:09 PM Holdoing its ground near its 52-week high following noted volume-driven gains, but it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $24 level. Reported earnings +189% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with subpar sales revenues growth.
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NHC - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities National Healthcare Corp	$85.21	+7.62 9.81%	$85.96	$78.34	8.76%	171,750 505.15%	34,000
Most Recent Note for NHC - 12/4/2023 1:03:48 PM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground since last noted in the 11/17/23 mid-day report - "The Jun and Sep '23 quarterly comparisons showed very strong earnings increases however sales revenues growth has been lackluster. Prior quarterly and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down."
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NSIT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises Inc	$163.44	+3.97 2.49%	$163.75	$162.05	0.86%	124,271 69.82%	178,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 12/4/2023 1:05:57 PM Rallying above prior resistance with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above-average volume conviction. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +19% on -11% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Subpar sales revenues growth is a concern, fundamentally. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '13."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$104.84	-4.54 -4.15%	$106.70	$118.90	-11.83%	956,460 91.09%	1,050,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 12/4/2023 1:09:23 PM Gapped down violating its 50 DMA line ($107.76) with today's 7th consecutive loss marked by volume. Stalled after rallying to a new 52-week high in mid-November. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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POWL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Powell Industries Inc	$88.78	+4.14 4.89%	$89.45	$91.29	-2.75%	85,217 85.22%	100,000
Most Recent Note for POWL - 12/4/2023 1:14:29 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain after consolidating and finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($81.45). Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported greatly improved earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 versus the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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RMBS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Rambus Inc	$64.29	-4.65 -6.74%	$67.22	$70.72	-9.10%	1,354,439 113.53%	1,193,000
Most Recent Note for RMBS - 12/4/2023 1:18:21 PM Encountering recent distributional pressure after wedging to a new 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings -4% on -6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period.
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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$6.05	+0.02 0.33%	$6.05	$6.38	-5.17%	320,941 168.92%	190,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 12/4/2023 1:29:23 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks while not making meaningful progress, consolidating after hitting new multi-year highs. 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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