Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2021
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DOW 35980.03 226.14 (0.63%) | NASDAQ 15651.81 129.92 (0.84%) | S&P 500 4730.28 33.72 (0.72%)

Time of Screening : 12/23/2021 12:04:18 PM Report Released : 12/23/2021 12:49:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc	$78.40	+3.66 4.89%	$78.72	84,098 63.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 133,000	$76.07 3.06%	12/16/2021	$72.76	PP = $72.10 MB = $75.71
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2021 12:18:04 PM Y - Hitting another new all-time high with today's early gain, getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. New pivot point cited was based on its 11/15/21 high plus 10 cents. Recently formed a "square box" base as it found support well above its 50 DMA line ($63.10) when consolidating. A gain and close above the pivot point on 12/21/21 backed by +72% above average volume triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +141% on +66% sales revenues above the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/22/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$113.05	+5.08 4.70%	$113.71	$116.79	-3.20%	239,181 55.37%	432,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 12/23/2021 12:07:30 PM Rising near its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Formed an orderly base since last noted in the 11/05/21 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +112% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong comparison. Down turn in FY '19 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CCB - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Coastal Financial Corp	$52.19	+0.16 0.31%	$52.70	$52.88	-1.30%	26,105 65.26%	40,000
Most Recent Note for CCB - 12/23/2021 12:09:34 PM Hitting new highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/15/21 while briefly consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. This thinly-traded Bank. Completed its $14.50 IPO on 7/18/18.
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CFB - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Crossfirst Bankshares	$15.36	+0.21 1.39%	$15.39	$15.67	-1.98%	56,953 52.25%	109,000
Most Recent Note for CFB - 12/23/2021 12:11:38 PM Making its 3rd mid-day report appearance in the span of a week, prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain."
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$441.37	+12.48 2.91%	$442.46	$461.44	-4.35%	208,233 53.53%	389,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 12/23/2021 12:19:35 PM Finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($436) with today's gain after volume-driven losses. Recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +12% on +9% sales revenues for the Aug '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong and steady.
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CYBE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cyberoptics Corp	$44.79	+1.79 4.15%	$44.95	$49.10	-8.79%	21,872 53.35%	41,000
Most Recent Note for CYBE - 12/23/2021 12:27:51 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward prior highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed stronger sales revenues and strong earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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DLHC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing D L H Holdings Corp	$18.18	-0.06 -0.33%	$18.46	$18.25	-0.38%	24,641 52.43%	47,000
Most Recent Note for DLHC - 12/23/2021 12:29:52 PM Thinly-traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm hit another new 52-week high with today's early gain adding to an impressive streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 2 most recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$302.19	-5.24 -1.70%	$313.00	$307.80	-1.82%	217,773 50.41%	432,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 12/23/2021 12:33:55 PM This Ireland-based Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm hit a new all-time high with a big gain noted on the prior session after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($279). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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JBL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Jabil Circuit Inc	$70.57	+2.20 3.21%	$70.79	$68.49	3.03%	531,513 58.47%	909,000
Most Recent Note for JBL - 12/23/2021 12:35:27 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain marking its 6th volume-driven gain in the span of 7 sessions. Found support at its 200 DMA line ($58) after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported Nov '21 quarterly earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a small downturn in FY '20.
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MIME - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Mimecast Limited	$79.01	-0.10 -0.13%	$79.16	$85.48	-7.57%	1,113,774 74.70%	1,491,000
Most Recent Note for MIME - 12/23/2021 12:36:39 PM It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/21 after repeatedly noted while holding its ground in a tight range since a gap up on 12/07/21 M&A news. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line.
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$94.11	+3.77 4.17%	$94.40	$96.96	-2.94%	16,930,906 90.82%	18,643,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 12/23/2021 12:39:14 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain. Reported earnings +177% on +33% sales revenues for the Nov '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th very strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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NTR - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural Nutrien Ltd	$75.08	+0.86 1.15%	$75.66	$74.29	1.06%	1,075,418 56.60%	1,900,000
Most Recent Note for NTR - 12/23/2021 12:40:05 PM Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has it clearing a 7-week base and hitting new multi-year highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($69.56) while noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 sales and earnings results versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '19 and '20, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PAYX - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Paychex Inc	$135.37	+1.96 1.47%	$137.20	$135.46	-0.07%	721,853 51.23%	1,409,000
Most Recent Note for PAYX - 12/23/2021 12:42:21 PM Spiking to new all-time highs today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Nov '21 quarterly earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady.
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PSTG - NYSE - Computer-Data Storage Pure Storage Inc Cl A	$34.12	+1.16 3.52%	$34.65	$33.78	1.01%	2,627,892 68.56%	3,833,000
Most Recent Note for PSTG - 12/23/2021 12:44:19 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following volume-driven gains as prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported very strong Jul and Oct '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$92.32	+2.02 2.24%	$92.49	$91.97	0.38%	455,125 142.23%	320,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 12/23/2021 12:45:03 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its 52-week high today, adding to recently noted volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +124% on +102% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SPGI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch S&P Global Inc	$476.56	+3.30 0.70%	$477.42	$484.21	-1.58%	777,710 57.91%	1,343,000
Most Recent Note for SPGI - 12/23/2021 12:47:07 PM Hovering near its all-time high, finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($461) during the recent consolidations. Reported earnings +24% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$585.20	+4.77 0.82%	$586.86	$615.00	-4.85%	248,687 99.08%	251,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 12/23/2021 12:48:06 PM Hovering near its all-time high and finding support at its 50 DMA line ($576). Reported earnings +39% on +27% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. There was a slight downturn in FY '20 earnings (A criteria) after several negative quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/09/19.
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