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Volume Cools While Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP -$24.22 or -1.56% to $1,524.78) has seen volume totals cooling since finding prompt support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($1,510). SHOP also tested February 2021 highs which help define important near-term support to watch. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong.

Subsequent gains with at least +40% above average volume for new highs may help confirm a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. SHOP was last shown in the FSU section on 7/19/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Managed a Positive Reversal After Early Weakness".  Its Relative Strength Rating of 85 is above  the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.

SHOP reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +113% on +57% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm saw the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 2,009 in Jun '21 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of A. There are 116.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Managed a Positive Reversal After Early Weakness - Monday, July 19, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP +$29.38 or +2.04% to $1,472.01) managed a "positive reversal" today after early weakness. There were negative reversals noted on 7/07/21 after hitting a new high and again on 7/14/21. A new pivot point was recently cited based on its 6/21/21 high while building on a cup-with-high-handle base. However, it did not produce confirming gains with at least +40% above average volume for new highs which are needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Subsequent gains would be a reassuring sign of fresh institutional buying demand that might lead to a more substantial leg higher.

SHOP was last shown in the FSU section on 6/16/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Rebounding After Choppy 4-Month Consolidation".  Its Relative Strength Rating of 86 is above  the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.

Keep in mind it is due to report Jun '21 quarterly results on 7/28/21.  Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. SHOP reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +958% on +110% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm saw the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,971 in Jun '21 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has an A Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 116.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Rebounding After Choppy 4-Month Consolidation - Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP +$45.22 or +3.42% to $1,366.30) was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. It was last shown in the FSU section on 3/02/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Found Support Near Prior High and 50-Day Moving Average". It found support after dipping below its 200 DMA line during the choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/04/21. The recent rebound above the 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve, however its Relative Strength Rating of 76 remains below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.

SHOP reported Mar '21 quarterly earnings +958% on +110% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm saw the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,967 in Dec '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a B Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 116.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Found Support Near Prior High and 50-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP -$0.88 or -0.07% to $1,309.06) has been finding prompt support after undercutting the prior high ($1,285 on 12/22/20) and retesting important support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($1,240). More damaging losses would raise serious concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals. 

Recently it reported Dec '20 quarterly earnings +267% on +94% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/01/20 high plus 10 cents in the 12/15/20 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in the FSU section on 2/03/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Perched Within Striking Distance of New Pivot Point". 

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,712 in Dec '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a B Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 121.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Perched Within Striking Distance of New Pivot Point - Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP -$11.19 or -0.91% to $1,224.16) quietly held its ground today following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. A new pivot point was cited based on its 12/22/20 high plus 10 cents. It faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $1,285 level. Subsequent gains and a close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. It found prompt support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($1,129) during the recent consolidation. The prior low ($1,076 on 1/06/21) defines the next important support to watch.

SHOP was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/01/20 high plus 10 cents in the 12/15/20 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in the FSU section on 1/07/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Rebounded After Undercutting Prior Highs". 

It reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share versus a loss of 29 cents per share on +96% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm's prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,651 in Dec '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a C Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 121.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Rebounded After Undercutting Prior Highs - Thursday, January 7, 2021

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP +$72.22 or +6.64% to $1,159.53) rebounded today repairing a big loss on the prior session with a solid gain on higher (near average) volume. The prompt support came after a brief slump below prior highs in the $1,146-1,130 area, falling back into the prior base, raised concerns. Its recent low and its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($1,051) define important near-term support to watch.

SHOP was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/01/20 high plus 10 cents in the 12/15/20 mid-day report (read here). It was shown in greater detail that evening with an annotated graph under the headline, "Volume-Driven Gain for New High After Long Consolidation", as it hit a new all-time high with a big gain backed by +117% above average volume while rising from a 15-week base. The gain and strong close above its pivot point clinched a convincing technical buy signal.

It reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share versus a loss of 29 cents per share on +96% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm's prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,609 in Sep '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a C Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 121.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Volume-Driven Gain for New High After Long Consolidation - Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Shopify Inc Cl A (SHOP +$83.21 or +7.75% to $1,157.31) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/01/20 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It hit a new all-time high with today's big gain backed by +117% above average volume while rising from a 15-week base. The gain and strong close above its pivot point clinched a convincing technical buy signal. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($1,022) defines near-term support to watch above its 200 DMA line ($852).

It reported Sep '20 quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share versus a loss of 29 cents per share on +96% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The Ontario, Canada-based Computer Software - Enterprise firm's prior quarters showed big earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with very strong underlying sales revenues growth. After years of losses it had strong earnings growth in FY '17-19 (A criteria).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,151 in Sep '19 to 1,605 in Sep '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a B Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship Rating. There are 120.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of instititonal buying or selling.

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