Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 14th, 2023

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2023
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DOW 37233.85 143.61 (0.39%) | NASDAQ 14791.05 57.08 (0.39%) | S&P 500 4730.28 23.19 (0.49%)

Time of Screening : 12/14/2023 12:23:29 PM Report Released : 12/14/2023 1:05:53 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$589.53	-34.74 -5.56%	$593.16	$633.89	-7.00%	5,989,921 227.67%	2,631,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 12/14/2023 12:25:15 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Reported Nov '23 quarterly earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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AJG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Gallagher Arthur J & Co	$230.07	-15.14 -6.17%	$246.10	$254.00	-9.42%	1,047,798 130.81%	801,000
Most Recent Note for AJG - 12/14/2023 12:26:34 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Insurance firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady."
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BAM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Brookfield Asset Mgmt A	$39.01	+1.50 4.00%	$39.21	$37.62	3.69%	2,324,818 157.83%	1,473,000
Most Recent Note for BAM - 12/14/2023 12:30:35 PM Powering to new highs with today's gap up and 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 showed subpar earnings increases and lackluster sales revenues increases.
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BLD - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Topbuild Corp	$366.35	+33.80 10.16%	$366.66	$333.06	9.99%	437,728 169.66%	258,000
Most Recent Note for BLD - 12/14/2023 12:34:36 PM Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high with a 6th 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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CAH - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Cardinal Health Inc	$102.61	-5.44 -5.03%	$104.21	$108.85	-5.73%	2,130,068 105.82%	2,013,000
Most Recent Note for CAH - 12/14/2023 12:36:30 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. Reported strong earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '23 quarters versus the year-ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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COR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Coresite Realty Corp	$199.09	-4.64 -2.28%	$200.25	$205.83	-3.28%	1,657,495 116.23%	1,426,000
Most Recent Note for COR - 12/14/2023 12:38:28 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high, encountering distributional pressure. This REIT reported earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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DFH - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Dream Finders Homes	$30.00	+2.32 8.38%	$30.23	$31.60	-5.06%	481,088 127.61%	377,000
Most Recent Note for DFH - 12/14/2023 12:39:54 PM Gapped up today rallying near its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply. Sep '23 quarterly earnings rose +17% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ELTK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Eltek Ltd	$15.00	-0.59 -3.78%	$16.15	$16.23	-7.58%	78,326 108.79%	72,000
Most Recent Note for ELTK - 12/14/2023 12:40:38 PM Israel-based maker of circuit boards spiked to yet another new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session and it is extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +112% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior highs in the $11 area define important near-term support coinciding with its 50 DMA line. 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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HOV - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Hovnanian Enterprises A	$158.70	+10.91 7.38%	$159.50	$148.50	6.87%	93,989 128.75%	73,000
Most Recent Note for HOV - 12/14/2023 12:41:24 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gain adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HURN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Huron Consulting Grp Inc	$99.14	-6.20 -5.89%	$106.10	$113.31	-12.51%	148,360 133.66%	111,000
Most Recent Note for HURN - 12/14/2023 12:44:48 PM Abruptly slumping and violating its 50 DMA line ($103) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +38% on +26% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The past 5 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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INFA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Informatica Corp	$29.83	+0.72 2.47%	$30.13	$29.37	1.57%	824,222 137.14%	601,000
Most Recent Note for INFA - 12/14/2023 12:45:21 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +50% on +10% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were subpar and fundamental concerns remain."
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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$129.01	+8.41 6.97%	$130.35	$141.38	-8.75%	1,998,621 113.11%	1,767,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 12/14/2023 12:47:46 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($126.78) toward its prior highs. Reported Nov '23 quarterly earnings +13% versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a small downturn in FY '20.
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MBWM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mercantile Bank Corp	$39.75	-0.09 -0.23%	$41.00	$39.95	-0.50%	42,192 120.55%	35,000
Most Recent Note for MBWM - 12/14/2023 12:52:09 PM Hit new multi-year highs with today's gain following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '23 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$444.48	-16.32 -3.54%	$451.69	$476.35	-6.69%	1,001,855 127.30%	787,000
Most Recent Note for MCK - 12/14/2023 12:54:07 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high with a volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($456). Last noted with caution in the 11/15/23 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +3% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady aboe the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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NHC - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities National Healthcare Corp	$92.61	+0.77 0.84%	$92.93	$92.93	-0.34%	67,878 102.85%	66,000
Most Recent Note for NHC - 12/14/2023 12:54:28 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's gain adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Stubbornly held its ground since noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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ORRF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Orrstown Financial Svcs	$27.65	+1.35 5.13%	$27.65	$27.00	2.41%	36,789 204.38%	18,000
Most Recent Note for ORRF - 12/14/2023 12:55:32 PM Challenging its Dec '22 high with today's 2nd volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain.
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SN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Sanchez Energy Corp	$50.51	+2.05 4.22%	$50.54	$52.90	-4.53%	1,175,988 130.09%	904,000
Most Recent Note for SN - 12/14/2023 12:59:09 PM Challenging its high with today's volume-driven gain following a deep consolidation since trading on the NYSE began on 7/31/23. Reported strong Jun and Sep '23 quarterly results versus the year-ago periods, but its limited prior earnings history (C and A criteria) leaves fundamental concerns.
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TIPT - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tiptree Financial Cl A	$19.50	+0.29 1.51%	$19.50	$19.34	0.83%	81,028 144.69%	56,000
Most Recent Note for TIPT - 12/14/2023 1:00:06 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Sep '23 earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain as 3 of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TRAK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software DealerTrack Technologies	$10.20	-0.08 -0.78%	$10.35	$10.50	-2.86%	71,641 193.62%	37,000
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 12/14/2023 1:00:34 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($9.69). Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history and sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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XP - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs XP Inc Cl A	$25.60	+1.97 8.32%	$25.91	$27.71	-7.63%	6,051,449 128.43%	4,712,000
Most Recent Note for XP - 12/14/2023 1:03:46 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward prior highs after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were mostly subpar and fundamental concerns remain. Brazil-based securities brokerage went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/12/20 mid-day report - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 7/02/20. Completed its $27 IPO on 12/11/29. Limited history is a concern."
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YALA - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Yalla Group Ltd Ads	$5.90	-0.20 -3.28%	$6.15	$6.44	-8.39%	367,992 120.65%	305,000
Most Recent Note for YALA - 12/14/2023 1:05:48 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks without meaningful price progress, action indicative of distributional pressure as it made slow progress for new multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain for this United Arab Emirates-based social networking and entertainment firm.
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