Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 27th, 2021

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2021
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Time of Screening : 12/27/2021 12:01:29 PM Report Released : 12/27/2021 1:03:42 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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	$82.40	+3.86 4.91%	$84.00	140,730 103.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 136,000	$79.25 3.97%	12/16/2021	$72.76	PP = $72.10 MB = $75.71
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2021 12:16:13 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain, and its color code is changed to green after getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. Prior high ($72) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. 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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DHI - NYSE D R Horton Inc	$105.31	+0.39 0.37%	$106.08	1,425,705 50.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,804,000	$110.45 -4.65%	12/6/2021	$104.40	PP = $106.99 MB = $112.34
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2021 12:21:38 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling while hovering near its all-time high. Showed stalling action since highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 5/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the 12/06/21 mid-day report. Reported Sep '21 earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 8th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/6/2021. Click here.
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POOL - NASDAQ Pool Corp	$555.44	+5.79 1.05%	$555.74	115,279 47.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 243,000	$582.27 -4.61%	12/27/2021	$555.44	PP = $582.37 MB = $611.49
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2021 12:41:51 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/19/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new technical buy signal. Reported strong Sep '21 quarterly results and found support at its 50 DMA line ($537) during the recent consolidation. Showed resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/04/21. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/8/2021. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALC - NYSE - Medical-Products Alcon Inc	$87.24	+0.62 0.72%	$88.23	$87.49	-0.29%	307,563 45.36%	678,000
Most Recent Note for ALC - 12/27/2021 12:06:06 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Switzerland-based Medical Products firm showed better results in the Jun and Sep '21 quarters, but its prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AOSL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alpha & Omega Semicondtr	$59.85	+4.60 8.33%	$60.72	$56.50	5.93%	380,947 79.36%	480,000
Most Recent Note for AOSL - 12/27/2021 12:07:08 PM This Chinese Semiconductor firm is very extended from the prior high ($43.00) and powering to another new all-time high with today's big gain. 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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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$121.87	+10.23 9.16%	$123.06	$116.79	4.35%	473,107 109.52%	432,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 12/27/2021 12:09:36 PM Gapped up today and rallied to a new all-time high with its 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Formed an orderly base since 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	$52.98	+0.95 1.83%	$54.41	$52.88	0.19%	19,337 46.04%	42,000
Most Recent Note for CCB - 12/27/2021 12:14:13 PM Hitting new highs with today's 4th 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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CNHI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining C N H Industrial Nv	$19.52	+0.63 3.34%	$19.69	$19.22	1.56%	2,767,378 73.95%	3,742,000
Most Recent Note for CNHI - 12/27/2021 12:18:29 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '21 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Big downturn in FY '20 annual earnings (A criteria) is a flaw with regard to the strict fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CNM - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Core & Main Inc Cl A	$30.06	+0.55 1.85%	$30.95	$31.93	-5.87%	313,387 102.75%	305,000
Most Recent Note for CNM - 12/27/2021 12:20:05 PM Rallying near its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Limited history is a concern since its $20 IPO on 7/23/21.
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DLHC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing D L H Holdings Corp	$18.76	+0.76 4.22%	$19.58	$18.46	1.63%	73,431 156.24%	47,000
Most Recent Note for DLHC - 12/27/2021 12:22:29 PM Thinly-traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 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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ESLT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Elbit Systems Ltd	$171.58	+3.82 2.28%	$172.49	$177.71	-3.45%	21,665 49.24%	44,000
Most Recent Note for ESLT - 12/27/2021 12:28:54 PM High-ranked Israel-based company in the Aerospace/Defense group is hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs following recent volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '21 quarters versus the year ago periods. Prior history showed sub par sales revenues growth and its unimpressive annual history (A criteria) is also not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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GDYN - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services Grid Dynamics Holdings Cl A	$40.51	+0.76 1.91%	$40.73	$41.97	-3.48%	380,548 83.27%	457,000
Most Recent Note for GDYN - 12/27/2021 12:31:39 PM Still hovering near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks while finding support at its 50 DMA line ($35.38). Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain due to erratic prior earnings history.
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IPAR - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Inter Parfums Inc	$102.26	+0.12 0.12%	$103.30	$103.00	-0.72%	56,478 52.78%	107,000
Most Recent Note for IPAR - 12/27/2021 12:33:54 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time high. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($90.77) and made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/23/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +131% on +64% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been strong. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a big downturn in FY '20."
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MIME - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Mimecast Limited	$79.18	-0.29 -0.36%	$79.49	$85.48	-7.37%	836,201 54.69%	1,529,000
Most Recent Note for MIME - 12/27/2021 12:34:29 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	$94.34	-0.08 -0.09%	$94.93	$96.96	-2.70%	8,815,460 46.35%	19,021,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 12/27/2021 12:36:07 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs following last week's big volume-driven gains. 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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PLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Photronics Inc	$19.22	+0.71 3.81%	$19.22	$18.57	3.47%	294,401 55.23%	533,000
Most Recent Note for PLAB - 12/27/2021 12:37:37 PM Today's 5th consecutive gain has it 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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QLYS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Qualys Inc	$140.05	+0.68 0.49%	$142.23	$148.84	-5.91%	161,018 50.32%	320,000
Most Recent Note for QLYS - 12/27/2021 12:49:11 PM Inching above prior high in the $140 area and little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $148 level. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +12% on +13% sales revenues versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/15/20.
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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$40.11	+1.77 4.62%	$40.35	$39.78	0.83%	223,180 58.27%	383,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 12/27/2021 12:54:25 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +28% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Computer - Networking firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$69.56	+2.83 4.24%	$70.38	$67.86	2.51%	342,728 70.67%	485,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 12/27/2021 12:56:51 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported +163% earnings on +57% sales revenues for the Aug '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive strong quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) remains a concern, fundamentally. Priced a Secondary Offering on 7/09/21. Has a new CEO as of 8/31/20. Completed its $121 IPO on 5/24/17 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/30/17.
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$94.20	+2.13 2.31%	$94.95	$92.69	1.63%	247,690 74.38%	333,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 12/27/2021 12:57:10 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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SMID - NASDAQ - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag Smith Midland Corp	$47.48	+0.46 0.98%	$47.99	$47.42	0.13%	26,504 57.62%	46,000
Most Recent Note for SMID - 12/27/2021 12:57:40 PM Extended from any sound base and hit another new 52-week high with today's early gain adding to a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. Showed strong earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$49.91	+1.32 2.71%	$49.91	$52.15	-4.30%	1,089,815 50.88%	2,142,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 12/27/2021 12:59:12 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high and it recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($48.24). Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +96% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$100.56	+1.67 1.69%	$102.30	$99.49	1.08%	353,773 58.96%	600,000
Most Recent Note for TW - 12/27/2021 1:00:55 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support when recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($93.47). Reported earnings +30% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history remains a concern since its $27 IPO on 4/04/19 and an additional Public Offerings on 10/17/19 and 4/24/20.
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VCRA - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Vocera Communications	$66.03	+0.51 0.77%	$67.06	$69.27	-4.68%	146,656 46.41%	316,000
Most Recent Note for VCRA - 12/27/2021 1:02:24 PM Hovering near its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +8% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$590.23	+7.82 1.34%	$591.31	$615.00	-4.03%	278,060 108.19%	257,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 12/27/2021 1:03:32 PM Hovering near its all-time high and churning above average volume in recent weeks while finding support at its 50 DMA line ($578). 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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