Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2022
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DOW 32873.89 116.35 (0.36%) | NASDAQ 10555.43 9.4 (0.09%) | S&P 500 3824.4 6.74 (0.18%)

Time of Screening : 12/20/2022 12:20:36 PM Report Released : 12/20/2022 1:02:02 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
CPRX - NASDAQ Catalyst Pharma Partners	$18.22	+1.81 11.03%	$18.31	1,774,576 78.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,271,000	$18.39 -0.92%	11/22/2022	$17.38	PP = $16.66 MB = $17.49
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2022 12:28:18 PM G - Posting a big gain today with volume running at an above average pace, quickly rallying back above its pivot point and above its "max buy" level. Color code is changed to green. Found prompt support near the prior high and well above its 50 DMA line ($15.25). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/22/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFYA - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Afya Limited Cl A	$15.66	+0.04 0.26%	$15.97	$17.02	-7.99%	544,634 142.20%	383,000
Most Recent Note for AFYA - 12/20/2022 12:22:05 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($14.74) with a big volume-driven gain when the prior mid-day noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $28 level. Reported strong Mar, Jun, and Sep '22 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain."
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AMAL - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Amalgamated bank	$23.72	-0.23 -0.96%	$24.48	$27.33	-13.21%	110,502 63.14%	175,000
Most Recent Note for AMAL - 12/20/2022 12:23:54 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($24.57) from new 52-week highs hit since last noted in the 11/01/22 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +63% on +47% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good."
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CCBG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Capital City Bk Gp	$32.70	+0.13 0.40%	$32.86	$36.23	-9.74%	30,586 92.68%	33,000
Most Recent Note for CCBG - 12/20/2022 12:25:17 PM Sputtering since violating its 50 DMA line on 12/05/22. Made little headway after the 10/17/22 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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FUTU - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Futu Holdings Cl A Ads	$61.64	-3.07 -4.74%	$63.38	$72.20	-14.63%	1,668,491 65.64%	2,542,000
Most Recent Note for FUTU - 12/20/2022 12:28:45 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $181 level. Prior mid-day repeatedly reports noted - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +35% on +11% sales revenues versus the ear ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum. Prior history is sub par. China-based Financial firm completed a new Public Offering on 8/18/20. Completed its $12 IPO on 3/08/19."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$85.69	+0.61 0.72%	$86.18	$89.11	-3.84%	79,753 58.21%	137,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 12/20/2022 12:30:55 PM Reported earnings +11% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaves concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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GIS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified General Mills Inc	$83.30	-3.82 -4.38%	$84.55	$88.34	-5.71%	4,090,068 106.62%	3,836,000
Most Recent Note for GIS - 12/20/2022 12:34:43 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high with a volume-driven loss. Due to report Nov '22 quarterly results. Reported Aug '22 quarterly earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues increases and earnings versus year ago quarterly comparisons through May '22 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady for this well-known name in the Food - Packaged industry group. Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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GMAB - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Genmab A/S Ads	$43.08	+0.04 0.09%	$43.49	$47.50	-9.31%	532,368 77.15%	690,000
Most Recent Note for GMAB - 12/20/2022 12:35:52 PM Encountered distributional pressure in recent weeks after rebounding near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +148% on +50% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were erratic and its annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY'21. Limited history remains a concern and has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$151.51	+2.07 1.38%	$152.17	$165.79	-8.62%	246,473 82.71%	298,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 12/20/2022 12:39:46 PM Finding support today while testing its 200 DMA line ($156.71) after 4 consecutive volume-driven losses. Reported Oct '22 quarterly earnings +13% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports in September repeatedly cautioned members - "Encountered distributional pressure in recent weeks after wedging into new all-time high territory with gains lacking volume conviction. Reported earnings +7% on +21% sales revenues for the Jul '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$82.85	+0.40 0.48%	$83.48	$92.10	-10.04%	27,196 63.25%	43,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 12/20/2022 12:41:07 PM Reported earnings -11% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) was strong through FY '22, however, consensus estimates are for -8% earnings for FY '23.
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LUNA - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Luna Innovations Inc	$8.81	+0.01 0.06%	$8.89	$9.69	-9.13%	68,450 69.85%	98,000
Most Recent Note for LUNA - 12/20/2022 12:41:54 PM Holding its ground after a gap up on 12/14/22 for a considerable gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/19/21. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +200% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MODN - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Model N Inc	$39.56	-0.56 -1.40%	$39.63	$42.45	-6.81%	266,840 83.13%	321,000
Most Recent Note for MODN - 12/20/2022 12:46:10 PM Pulled back abruptly since a "negative reversal" on 12/16/22 at its 52-week high. Rebounded from deeper lows after gapping down today undercutting its 50 DMA line ($37.63). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $48 level. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +11% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. After years of losses it showed profitable results in FY '18-22 (A criteria)."
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MOFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Midwestone Financial Grp	$31.74	-0.41 -1.26%	$32.19	$35.58	-10.81%	35,962 105.77%	34,000
Most Recent Note for MOFG - 12/20/2022 12:47:51 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line on 12/16/22 with a noted volume-driven loss. Consolidated near its 52-week high in a tight range after noted with caution in the 11/10/22 mid-day report - "Its quarterly earnings increases through Sep '22 were below the +25%* guideline (C criteria). Erratic earnings history leaves fundamental concerns."*
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NRP - NYSE - ENERGY - Coal Natural Resource Pts LP	$45.40	+0.85 1.91%	$46.06	$50.82	-10.67%	24,311 90.04%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NRP - 12/20/2022 12:49:13 PM Found support recently when consolidating near its 200 DMA line and it remains perched -8.7% off its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 have been strong versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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PGC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Peapack Gladstone Finl	$36.66	+0.07 0.19%	$37.01	$42.19	-13.11%	40,623 63.47%	64,000
Most Recent Note for PGC - 12/20/2022 12:51:41 PM Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line ($38.70) with a spurt of losses. Reported earnings +47% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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SHEL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Integrated Shell Plc Ads	$56.15	+0.63 1.13%	$56.53	$61.68	-8.97%	2,854,041 60.39%	4,726,000
Most Recent Note for SHEL - 12/20/2022 12:52:10 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines after wedging toward its June high. Past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '22 were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$84.66	+6.37 8.13%	$85.85	$95.22	-11.10%	1,852,589 211.97%	874,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 12/20/2022 12:55:46 PM Gapped up today, finding support above its 50 DMA line ($77.36) and well above the prior high ($74.93 on 8/25/22). Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +490% on +79% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly earnings increase well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '21.
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$104.28	+2.74 2.70%	$105.37	$113.12	-7.81%	1,095,461 60.16%	1,821,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 12/20/2022 12:57:16 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($97.83) which defines important near-term support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +10% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '22 quarter versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of strong quarterly comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007."
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TGLS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Tecnoglass Inc	$30.36	+0.53 1.78%	$30.37	$32.70	-7.16%	176,244 80.48%	219,000
Most Recent Note for TGLS - 12/20/2022 12:58:49 PM Managed a "positive reversal" after early weakness today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It still faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $34 level. Reported very strong quarterly results through Sep '22 versus the year ago periods with solid sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TIPT - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tiptree Financial Cl A	$14.32	-0.08 -0.56%	$14.49	$15.17	-5.60%	57,118 77.19%	74,000
Most Recent Note for TIPT - 12/20/2022 12:59:48 PM Making steady progress since October, but it still faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $17 level. Prior mid-day reports have repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain."
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VOC - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Royalty Trust V O C Energy Trust	$8.69	+0.55 6.78%	$8.95	$10.06	-13.60%	179,131 96.83%	185,000
Most Recent Note for VOC - 12/20/2022 1:00:48 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($8.76) with today's big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +138% on +143% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons showed great percentage earnings increases over the year ago periods. Quarterly sales revenues totals have been in the $2-7 million range, rather minuscule relative to most publicly traded companies worthy of serious consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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VTRU - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Vitru Ltd	$21.73	-0.42 -1.90%	$22.00	$23.83	-8.81%	32,721 65.44%	50,000
Most Recent Note for VTRU - 12/20/2022 1:01:45 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, finding support in recent weeks near prior highs and near its 50 DMA line ($21.58). Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +280% on +172% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady and included a downturn in FY '21.
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