Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 15th, 2020

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2020
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Time of Screening : 12/15/2020 12:24:51 PM Report Released : 12/15/2020 1:34:01 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
AMD - NYSE Advanced Micro Devices	$96.47	+1.69 1.78%	$97.98	35,043,853 72.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 48,350,000	$96.37 0.11%	11/18/2020	$82.54	PP = $88.72 MB = $93.16
Most Recent Note - 12/15/2020 12:36:38 PM G - Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain, getting more extended from the previously noted "double bottom" base. Its 50 DMA line ($84.88) defines important near term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2020. Click here.
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AMRC - NYSE Ameresco Inc Cl A	$46.72	+2.18 4.89%	$47.97	271,165 76.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 354,000	$47.00 -0.60%	12/15/2020	$46.72	PP = $47.10 MB = $49.46
Most Recent Note - 12/15/2020 12:43:51 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/24/20 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain, rising from an advanced "ascending base" pattern. A gain and close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above averge volume may clinch a technical buy signal. Tested its 50 DMA line ($41.93) last week and found prompt support. 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. 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
AGCO - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery A G C O Corp	$95.90	+6.86 7.70%	$96.01	$99.74	-3.86%	503,466 73.93%	681,000
Most Recent Note for AGCO - 12/15/2020 12:27:29 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line during ita consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/04/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +155% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$157.19	+0.88 0.56%	$158.00	$160.03	-1.77%	3,103,765 148.22%	2,094,000
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 12/15/2020 12:33:02 PM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news with Astrazzeneca Plc (AZN). Quarterly earnings in the Sep and Jun '20 periods were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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APPF - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Appfolio Inc	$174.71	+3.43 2.00%	$178.35	$180.56	-3.24%	91,488 73.78%	124,000
Most Recent Note for APPF - 12/15/2020 12:45:10 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Prior mid-day report noted - "Reported strong Sep '20 quarterly results. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons showed lower earnings than the year ago periods. Showing a strong sales revenues growth rate. After years of losses it had profitable FY '17 -19 annual earnings (A criteria)."
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ASO - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Academy Sports & Outdoor	$18.83	+0.83 4.61%	$18.98	$18.50	1.78%	948,313 96.57%	982,000
Most Recent Note for ASO - 12/15/2020 12:47:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong Oct '20 quarterly results. Limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/02/20.
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AVNW - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Aviat Networks Inc	$37.77	+0.95 2.58%	$38.42	$41.29	-8.53%	59,667 80.63%	74,000
Most Recent Note for AVNW - 12/15/2020 12:47:35 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high last week following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +138% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$178.95	+15.99 9.81%	$181.65	$167.29	6.97%	11,361,939 293.89%	3,866,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 12/15/2020 12:48:25 PM Spiking to yet another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain marked by heavy volume. Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +69% on+6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Earnings were +41% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern, fundamentally. Went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/15.
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BLD - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Topbuild Corp	$181.08	+9.31 5.42%	$181.23	$191.79	-5.58%	244,223 82.23%	297,000
Most Recent Note for BLD - 12/15/2020 12:49:01 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($173.66) with today's gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $191 level. Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par while only 2 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '20 were above the +25% minimum guideline.
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CLCT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Collectors Universe Inc	$75.17	+0.01 0.01%	$75.71	$81.00	-7.20%	168,145 120.97%	139,000
Most Recent Note for CLCT - 12/15/2020 12:49:58 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following 11/30/20 M&A news. Reported strong Sep '20 earnings +63% with sales revenues +1% versus the year ago period. Made impressive progress since noted with caution in the 10/22/19 mid-day report - "Its prior sales and earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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CVET - NASDAQ - Medical-Supplies Covetrus Inc	$28.82	+0.77 2.73%	$28.90	$30.21	-4.62%	535,687 67.04%	799,000
Most Recent Note for CVET - 12/15/2020 12:51:10 PM Recently finding support near its 50 DMA line ($26.51). The 12/09/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +63% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$72.37	+0.53 0.74%	$73.98	$73.02	-0.89%	160,639 84.99%	189,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 12/15/2020 12:55:33 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($65.93) when last noted in the 12/02/20 mid-day report, and hitting a new all-time high with today's 11th consecutive gain. This UK-based Computer-Tech Services firm reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +13% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went thrg aough a deep pullback and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/11/20.
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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$54.88	+6.57 13.60%	$56.96	$48.73	12.62%	3,752,805 138.63%	2,707,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 12/15/2020 1:19:01 PM Spiking to a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain marked by ever-increasing volume. Rallied impressively since retesting support at its 50 DMA line. On 4/12/18 a new Public Offering was completed. Reported very strong Mar, Jun, and Sep '20 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady annual earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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FSLR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line First Solar Inc	$89.18	+2.59 2.99%	$90.89	$98.46	-9.43%	2,647,988 80.24%	3,300,000
Most Recent Note for FSLR - 12/15/2020 1:20:33 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line ($85.18) today, still hovering near its all-time high. Stalled after a recently noted "breakaway gap". Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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GRVY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Gravity Co Ltd Ads	$179.50	+5.87 3.38%	$182.90	$194.90	-7.90%	46,250 82.59%	56,000
Most Recent Note for GRVY - 12/15/2020 1:22:07 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Held its ground stubbornly after a "breakaway gap" and big volume-driven gain on 11/27/20. Near term support to watch on pullbacks is the prior high ($150) and its 50 DMA line ($140). Reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings +189% on +74% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed waning and sub par sales revenues with lower earnings versus the year ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern for this Korean Computer Software firm.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$44.34	+0.61 1.38%	$44.56	$45.68	-2.94%	40,667 73.94%	55,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 12/15/2020 1:24:58 PM Perched at its all-time high while adding to a spurt of gains. Reported earnings +81% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.
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MITK - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Mitek System Inc	$15.45	+0.82 5.60%	$15.65	$15.10	2.32%	554,731 88.76%	625,000
Most Recent Note for MITK - 12/15/2020 1:26:26 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($12.97) last week and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +24% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a small downturn in FY '18.
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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$27.60	+0.58 2.15%	$29.02	$27.89	-1.04%	182,628 77.71%	235,000
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/15/2020 1:28:25 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. The Building - Heavy Construction firm is one of the largest specialty contractors and engineering companies in the Western United States primarily serving the growing power and energy sectors.
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PW - AMEX - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Power REIT	$31.41	+2.20 7.52%	$32.25	$33.89	-7.33%	20,853 83.41%	25,000
Most Recent Note for PW - 12/15/2020 1:29:02 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain adding to an impressive spurt. Recently powered higher with big volume-driven gains. This REIT reported earnings +94% on +100% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$75.73	+1.34 1.80%	$75.92	$75.30	0.57%	1,879,695 90.63%	2,074,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 12/15/2020 1:29:30 PM The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm is hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 9/25/20 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar and Jun '20 quarters with earnings -3% on -7% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '15."
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RVLV - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Revolve Group Inc Cl A	$26.66	+2.37 9.76%	$27.20	$26.20	1.76%	1,096,702 66.47%	1,650,000
Most Recent Note for RVLV - 12/15/2020 1:29:56 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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STRL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Sterling Construction Co	$18.28	-1.02 -5.28%	$19.84	$19.67	-7.07%	536,803 191.72%	280,000
Most Recent Note for STRL - 12/15/2020 1:31:10 PM Pulling back today after spiking to new multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '20 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria). After years of losses it has shown improving annual earnings (A criteria) since FY '17."
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TSLA - NASDAQ - Auto Manufacturers Tesla Motors Inc	$632.08	-7.75 -1.21%	$646.90	$654.32	-3.40%	27,197,542 67.59%	40,241,000
Most Recent Note for TSLA - 12/15/2020 1:31:36 PM Hovering near its all-time high after rallying on news it was added to the S&P 500 Index. Found support after quietly sputtering below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation in recent weeks following a 5:1 share split. Fundamental concerns remain, however, through Sep '20 it has reported strong earnings increases and solid sales revenues growth above year ago periods. Annual earnings (A croiteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TTEC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing T Tech Holdings Inc	$76.84	+4.52 6.25%	$77.24	$73.87	4.02%	107,303 81.91%	131,000
Most Recent Note for TTEC - 12/15/2020 1:32:37 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain, very extended from any sound base. Found support near its 50 DMA line during recent consolidations. Reported earnings +125% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd very strong earnings comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '18, making it not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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TTEK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Tetra Tech Inc	$116.10	+0.27 0.23%	$116.96	$127.19	-8.72%	196,718 66.24%	297,000
Most Recent Note for TTEK - 12/15/2020 1:33:52 PM Pulled back from its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($113). Reported Sep 20 quarterly earnings +3% on -10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases for this Pollution Control - Services firm have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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