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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2024
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DOW 43045.58 703.34 (1.66%) | NASDAQ 19652.89 280.12 (1.45%) | S&P 500 5952.43 85.35 (1.45%)

Time of Screening : 12/20/2024 11:57:42 AM Report Released : 12/20/2024 12:29:44 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
ATGE -	$86.85	-1.57 -1.77%	$88.94	303,788 83.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 365,000	$92.93 -6.55%	10/30/2024	$83.34	PP = $80.28 MB = $84.29
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2024 12:01:55 PM G - Posted a solid gain on the prior session with above average volume. Consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($84.45) which defines initial support above prior highs in the $80 area. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/4/2024. Click here.
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PAY - NYSE Paymentus Holdings	$33.86	+0.91 2.76%	$34.16	306,492 70.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 434,000	$38.94 -13.05%	10/17/2024	$26.15	PP = $25.31 MB = $26.58
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2024 12:19:44 PM G - Consolidating after losses with above average volume, still perched well above its 50 DMA line ($30.73) which defines important near-term support to watch. It is extended from any sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/14/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$252.46	+2.67 1.07%	$252.51	$254.28	-0.72%	28,405,011 65.40%	43,433,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 12/20/2024 11:59:59 AM Recently churning above-average volume while hovering at its all-time high. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '24 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 7,664 in Sep '24. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."
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AIT - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale Applied Industrial Tech	$243.58	+0.13 0.05%	$244.62	$282.98	-13.92%	235,309 90.16%	261,000
Most Recent Note for AIT - 12/20/2024 12:01:12 PM Pulled back below its 50 DMA line ($255) this week with a streak of volume-driven losses. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings -3% on +0% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$227.53	+9.21 4.22%	$229.19	$251.88	-9.67%	23,046,679 87.00%	26,490,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/20/2024 12:02:49 PM Pulled back for 3 consecutive volume-driven losses since spiking to a new all-time high. Reported Oct '24 quarterly earnings +28% on +51% sales revenues versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), breaking a streak of 7 subpar quarters. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.
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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$13.08	+0.16 1.24%	$13.10	$13.83	-5.42%	8,906,961 82.59%	10,785,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 12/20/2024 12:03:14 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high testing its 50 DMA line ($13.07). It is extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year-ago periods. Erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) remains a concern.
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BRC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Brady Corporation Cl A	$74.09	-1.47 -1.95%	$76.03	$77.68	-4.62%	183,535 71.14%	258,000
Most Recent Note for BRC - 12/20/2024 12:05:24 PM Consolidating near its all-time high, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($74.32). Through Oct '24 its quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CARG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Cargurus Inc Cl A	$36.36	+0.28 0.76%	$36.60	$39.10	-7.02%	421,299 68.28%	617,000
Most Recent Note for CARG - 12/20/2024 12:07:56 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($34.81). Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +32% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth history has not been strong and steady.
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$957.84	+3.04 0.32%	$961.94	$1,008.25	-5.00%	1,525,459 82.28%	1,854,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 12/20/2024 12:09:10 PM Pulled back with above-average volume while retreating from its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Nov '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$344.74	+10.49 3.14%	$344.97	$381.73	-9.69%	39,164 105.85%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 12/20/2024 12:10:37 PM Finding prompt support today at its 50 DMA line ($339). Reported earnings +17% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter versus the year-ago period and fundamental concerns remain.
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$78.69	-0.19 -0.24%	$79.18	$82.33	-4.42%	118,744 78.12%	152,000
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 12/20/2024 12:12:16 PM Extended from any sound base and hovering near its 52-week high, recently encountering distributional pressure. Reported earnings +49% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior 2 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year-ago periods, not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential comparisons had shown worrisome deceleration in sales revenues growth. After a downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria) its annual earnings growth has been strong.
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FBIZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest First Business Finl Svcs	$45.65	+0.67 1.49%	$45.80	$52.22	-12.58%	26,959 112.33%	24,000
Most Recent Note for FBIZ - 12/20/2024 12:13:43 PM Slumped from near its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line on 12/18/24 with a volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +6% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter 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 guidelines.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$528.42	+4.51 0.86%	$528.94	$556.23	-5.00%	1,088,900 82.31%	1,323,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 12/20/2024 12:15:14 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and it is finding support today near its 50 DMA line ($526). Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +26% on +17% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were at or near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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MCBS - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Metrocity Bankshares Inc	$32.77	+0.72 2.23%	$32.90	$36.15	-9.36%	29,676 74.19%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MCBS - 12/20/2024 12:16:26 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and it is finding support today near its 50 DMA line ($33). Reported strong Jun and Sep '24 quarterly results. Subpar prior earnings history is a concern for this thinly-traded Bank.
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RBCAA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Republic Bancorp Ky Cl A	$71.87	+1.45 2.05%	$71.87	$80.68	-10.92%	13,003 76.49%	17,000
Most Recent Note for RBCAA - 12/20/2024 12:23:22 PM This thinly-traded bank pulled back from its 52-week high recently and violated its 50 DMA line with losses this week. Reported earnings +25% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2024 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TGLS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Tecnoglass Inc	$81.89	+2.59 3.27%	$82.19	$86.08	-4.87%	187,345 65.28%	287,000
Most Recent Note for TGLS - 12/20/2024 12:25:33 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($76.46) and perched near its all-time high. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues and earnings, down from the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 but has been strong since.
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$220.48	+2.48 1.14%	$221.28	$248.15	-11.15%	3,273,307 87.73%	3,731,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 12/20/2024 12:26:34 PM Pulled back from its all-time high, slumping below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +36% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Subpar sales revenues growth has been a noted concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been stronger in FY '22 and '23. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/25/20.
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WEYS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Weyco Group Inc	$36.94	+0.77 2.12%	$37.50	$41.05	-10.02%	14,345 89.66%	16,000
Most Recent Note for WEYS - 12/20/2024 12:27:13 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($35.46) after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '24 versus the year-ago periods showed waning sales revenues and earnings. Annual earnings improved after an abrupt downturn and loss in FY '20, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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WMT - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Wal-Mart Stores	$93.63	+0.23 0.25%	$93.75	$96.18	-2.65%	11,039,867 71.77%	15,382,000
Most Recent Note for WMT - 12/20/2024 12:28:19 PM Consolidating near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported Oct '24 quarterly earnings +14% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. The large retailer's sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons do not meet the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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XPO - NYSE - Transportation-Logistics X P O Logistics Inc	$139.51	-6.01 -4.13%	$144.51	$161.00	-13.35%	2,125,232 139.91%	1,519,000
Most Recent Note for XPO - 12/20/2024 12:29:37 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($140) with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss, slumping from its all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/29/21. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +16% on +4% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to subpar sales revenues growth and its up-and-down annual earnings history (A criteria). Not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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