Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2021
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DOW 35541.71 -2.47 (-0.01%) | NASDAQ 15089.11 -148.53 (-0.97%) | S&P 500 4617.52 -16.57 (-0.36%)

Time of Screening : 12/15/2021 12:14:49 PM Report Released : 12/15/2021 12:52:59 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
ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc	$134.63	-8.59 -6.00%	$137.59	1,908,295 184.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,034,000	$158.00 -14.79%	8/4/2021	$125.33	PP = $126.51 MB = $132.84
Most Recent Note - 12/15/2021 12:21:29 PM G - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($141) with a big volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. Fundamentals remain strong after it recently reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +37% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/29/2021. Click here.
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MIME - NASDAQ Mimecast Limited	$79.23	-0.23 -0.29%	$79.49	1,836,819 176.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,039,000	$85.48 -7.31%	10/18/2021	$68.17	PP = $71.55 MB = $75.13
Most Recent Note - 12/15/2021 12:42:40 PM G - Holding its ground after a gap up on 12/07/21 M&A news. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($75.14). More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/26/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$49.60	+0.14 0.28%	$49.97	$56.50	-12.21%	289,200 66.48%	435,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 12/15/2021 12:17:28 PM This Chinese Semiconductor firm is extended from the prior high ($43.00) and consolidating near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Held its ground following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains, rallying from an 8-month base. Quarterly results through Sep '21 versus the year ago periods have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline. There was a big downturn in FY '20 earnings which is not a match with the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guideline (A criteria)."
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BLD - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Topbuild Corp	$268.19	-2.26 -0.84%	$272.00	$284.01	-5.57%	137,280 68.30%	201,000
Most Recent Note for BLD - 12/15/2021 12:19:46 PM Making its 2nd consecutive appearance in the mid-day report hovering near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Its Relative Strength rating has improved to 95, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates. Showed resilience and strength after noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/21.
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$630.52	-32.61 -4.92%	$668.88	$725.40	-13.08%	407,080 63.81%	638,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 12/15/2021 12:24:07 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($643.80) with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss after the prior mid-day report cautioned - "Its 6-week consolidation is not an orderly base pattern. Reported earnings +47% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior 6 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth (A criteria) history has been strong and steady."
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FLOW - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial S P X Flow Inc	$85.86	-0.50 -0.58%	$86.59	$88.55	-3.04%	865,122 217.37%	398,000
Most Recent Note for FLOW - 12/15/2021 12:24:41 PM Following M&A news it is perched near its 52-week high. Held its ground after July's gaps higher with heavy volume. The Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarters were strong but prior history leaves fundamental concerns.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$283.63	+8.84 3.22%	$285.76	$301.72	-6.00%	298,081 76.43%	390,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 12/15/2021 12:26:54 PM This Ireland-based Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm is consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its all-time high. The 12/07/21 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +33% on +166% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20 but were otherwise steady."
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IMKTA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Ingles Markets Inc Cl A	$88.51	+2.79 3.25%	$88.51	$86.28	2.58%	54,960 63.17%	87,000
Most Recent Note for IMKTA - 12/15/2021 12:28:06 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Sep '21 earnings +32% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been very strong in recent years.
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ITT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen I T T Corp	$99.83	+0.16 0.16%	$100.36	$105.54	-5.41%	209,320 63.43%	330,000
Most Recent Note for ITT - 12/15/2021 12:35:50 PM Reported earnings +21% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating near its all-time high and above its 50 DMA line. The 8/09/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Sales revenues growth and earnings increases in its quarterly comparisons (C criteria) versus the year ago period have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) has been up and down."
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$271.27	+21.89 8.78%	$271.65	$275.87	-1.67%	5,122,636 181.53%	2,822,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 12/15/2021 12:40:23 PM Challenging its all-time high after a choppy 17-week consolidation with today's big volume-driven gain after briefly sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($250). Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily since a downturn in FY '14.
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LOW - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lowes Companies Inc	$254.51	+2.05 0.81%	$255.09	$263.31	-3.34%	2,107,256 65.91%	3,197,000
Most Recent Note for LOW - 12/15/2021 12:41:45 PM Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +38% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Hovering near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. July '21 earnings rose +13% on +1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 5 comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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ONEW - NASDAQ - Retail-Leisure Products Onewater Marine Inc Cl A	$50.04	-1.33 -2.59%	$52.00	$55.45	-9.76%	52,466 76.04%	69,000
Most Recent Note for ONEW - 12/15/2021 12:45:10 PM Nearly tested its 50 DMA line at today's early low while still consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +335% on +3% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to 2 consecutive quarters of sub par sales revenues growth, meanwhile quarterly earnings comparisons have been strong.
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PLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Photronics Inc	$16.86	+0.37 2.26%	$16.90	$18.25	-7.61%	428,335 97.13%	441,000
Most Recent Note for PLAB - 12/15/2021 12:45:41 PM Consolidating after a gap up 12/08/21 for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new multi-year highs. Reported earnings +230% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below guidelines.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$257.55	+4.24 1.67%	$258.99	$278.78	-7.62%	255,019 65.39%	390,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 12/15/2021 12:47:46 PM Consolidating near its all-time high and still above its 50 DMA line, but slumping since last noted with caution in the 11/23/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) leaving concerns, fundamentally. Since completing its $52 IPO in Oct '15 its annual earnings (A criteria) history was strong until a downturn in FY '20."
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RRD - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services R R Donnelley & Sons	$10.72	-0.29 -2.63%	$10.80	$11.15	-3.86%	1,565,091 60.43%	2,590,000
Most Recent Note for RRD - 12/15/2021 12:48:03 PM Perched near its all-time high following recent M&A news. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported great earnings improvement in quarterly comparisons through Dec '20 but waning sales revenues are cause for concern."
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$132.06	-4.73 -3.46%	$133.96	$140.98	-6.33%	528,622 69.56%	760,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 12/15/2021 12:52:46 PM Extended from any sound base and pulling back from its all-time high hit last week. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +56% on +45% versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Made choppy progress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/23/21.
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