Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2025
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DOW 43065.35 547.07 (1.29%) | NASDAQ 19381.8 337.4 (1.77%) | S&P 500 5920.02 77.11 (1.32%)

Time of Screening : 1/15/2025 12:08:38 PM Report Released : 1/15/2025 12:46:03 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
CLS - NYSE Celestica Inc	$107.14	+4.03 3.91%	$107.97	1,341,901 61.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,171,000	$104.92 2.12%	10/11/2024	$57.62	PP = $63.59 MB = $66.77
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2025 12:15:56 PM G - Extended from any sound base and hitting a new all-time high with today's gain adding to a recent spurt higher. Its 50 DMA line ($90.58) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/13/2024. Click here.
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HWM - NYSE Howmet Aerospace inc	$120.61	+1.42 1.19%	$124.15	1,642,253 69.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,364,000	$120.71 -0.09%	1/8/2025	$115.05	PP = $120.81 MB = $126.85
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2025 12:28:57 PM Y - Gapped up today for a 2nd consecutive session, hitting a new all-time high. Noted twice since new pivot point noted on 1/08/25 - "Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Found support recently above the prior high ($106.93 on 10/21/24). Fundamentals remain strong." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/5/2024. Click here.
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TW - NASDAQ Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$126.83	-5.10 -3.87%	$134.21	642,224 77.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 829,000	$141.69 -10.49%	11/19/2024	$134.41	PP = $136.23 MB = $143.04
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2025 12:45:56 PM G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($132) with today's big loss approaching prior lows in the $125 area which define the next very important support level to watch. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve and it must produce a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/15/24 high plus 10 cents. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/19/2024. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$173.45	+5.41 3.22%	$178.38	$176.85	-1.92%	226,288 71.38%	317,000
Most Recent Note for AGX - 1/15/2025 12:09:38 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Reported Oct '24 quarterly earnings +400% on +57% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ARIS - NYSE - Pollution Control Aris Water Solutions Cl A	$28.90	+1.50 5.47%	$29.20	$28.16	2.63%	409,809 70.41%	582,000
Most Recent Note for ARIS - 1/15/2025 12:10:34 PM Posting a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain today and hitting another new 52-week high. Found support recently near its 50 DMA line ($24.85). Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +48% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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BCS - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Barclays Plc Adr	$13.88	+0.85 6.49%	$13.93	$13.83	0.33%	11,138,456 92.35%	12,061,000
Most Recent Note for BCS - 1/15/2025 12:13:07 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high after a brief slump below its 50 DMA line ($13.26) with a spurt of volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 50 DMA had previously acted as support on recent pullbacks. 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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BK - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of New York Mellon	$80.59	+4.65 6.12%	$81.35	$82.72	-2.57%	2,906,795 78.95%	3,682,000
Most Recent Note for BK - 1/15/2025 12:14:28 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with today's big gap up and volume-driven gain from below its 50 DMA line. Earnings history through Sep '24 is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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DB - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Deutsche Bk Ag Adr	$18.67	+0.44 2.41%	$18.85	$18.24	2.36%	1,149,662 76.54%	1,502,000
Most Recent Note for DB - 1/15/2025 12:18:32 PM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported Sep '24 earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history leaves fundamental concerns."
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DJCO - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Daily Journal Corp	$525.10	+6.80 1.31%	$536.00	$602.00	-12.77%	11,054 58.18%	19,000
Most Recent Note for DJCO - 1/15/2025 12:20:26 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($561) following volume-driven losses after a noted "negative reversal" on 1/07/25 when challenging its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to subpar sales revenues growth and its erratic earnings history."
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DLNG - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Dynagas Lng Partners LP	$5.28	-0.02 -0.38%	$5.41	$5.65	-6.55%	49,250 66.55%	74,000
Most Recent Note for DLNG - 1/15/2025 12:21:46 PM On track today for a 6th consecutive small loss, consolidating following a recent spurt of impressive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - <i>"Fundamental concerns remain. This Monaco-based LP has shown strong quarterly earnings increases but with subpar sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history also is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."</i>
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$99.27	+3.10 3.22%	$102.18	$97.09	2.24%	237,851 111.15%	214,000
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 1/15/2025 12:22:12 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. 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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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$32.30	+1.25 4.01%	$32.69	$31.88	1.30%	89,440 86.83%	103,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 1/15/2025 12:23:09 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation and it is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +700% on +19% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 7th quarterly comparison well above the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '21 and '22.
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EPSN - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Epsilon Energy Ltd	$6.35	+0.13 2.09%	$6.37	$6.75	-5.93%	23,037 88.60%	26,000
Most Recent Note for EPSN - 1/15/2025 12:25:00 PM Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +0% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Consolidating after recently rallying to a new 52-week high. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases over the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$599.84	+28.31 4.95%	$609.41	$612.73	-2.10%	2,876,221 134.97%	2,131,000
Most Recent Note for GS - 1/15/2025 12:25:34 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +54% on +11% sales revenues over the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. 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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HSBC - NYSE - Banks-Money Center H S B C Holdings Plc Adr	$49.65	+0.30 0.60%	$49.97	$49.86	-0.43%	1,024,603 95.13%	1,077,000
Most Recent Note for HSBC - 1/15/2025 12:26:28 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +17% on +5% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history has been subpar.
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IBEX - NASDAQ - Computer- Tech Services Ibex Ltd	$21.75	+0.27 1.26%	$22.00	$22.43	-3.03%	101,227 72.31%	140,000
Most Recent Note for IBEX - 1/15/2025 12:30:26 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after testing its 50 DMA line ($20.38) which acted as support in recent weeks. Faces resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $31 level. Bermuda-based technology firm reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +30% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings up more than +25% (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings history has been strong since its $19 IPO on 8/07/20.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$571.09	+32.21 5.98%	$578.75	$556.23	2.67%	1,422,656 107.21%	1,327,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 1/15/2025 12:31:43 PM Gapped up today powering to a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain after finding support recently near its 50 DMA line ($536). 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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ISSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Innovative Sltn & Supprt	$8.91	+0.05 0.56%	$8.95	$8.97	-0.67%	74,301 62.97%	118,000
Most Recent Note for ISSC - 1/15/2025 12:32:05 PM Challenged its 52-week high with recent gains marked by heavy volume. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +20% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MMYT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Travel Booking Makemytrip Ltd	$107.08	+4.22 4.10%	$108.72	$123.00	-12.94%	303,084 59.54%	509,000
Most Recent Note for MMYT - 1/15/2025 12:38:16 PM Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($111) with today's 2nd volume-driven gain. Faces some near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $123 level. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/24.
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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$129.60	+4.98 4.00%	$130.53	$136.24	-4.87%	3,752,534 58.62%	6,401,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 1/15/2025 12:39:07 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +36% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth had a downturn in FY '22 and '23.
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PLNT - NYSE - Leisure-Services Planet Fitness Inc	$106.38	+1.73 1.65%	$107.10	$105.77	0.58%	836,650 73.13%	1,144,000
Most Recent Note for PLNT - 1/15/2025 12:42:51 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '24 quarter. Only 2 of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$204.54	+3.09 1.53%	$209.04	$222.20	-7.95%	8,344,708 65.57%	12,727,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/15/2025 12:43:34 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and sank below prior highs since a noted 1/06/25 "breakaway gap". Found support at its 50 DMA line ($197) recently. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '23, breaking a streak of strong and steady growth. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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