Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2018
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Time of Screening : 1/2/2018 12:29:23 PM Report Released : 1/2/2018 1:59:50 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
PATK - NASDAQ Patrick Industries Inc	$69.75	+0.30 0.43%	$71.00	145,808 101.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 143,000	$70.40 -0.92%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2018 1:17:02 PM G - Extended from any sound base and it touched another new all-time high today. Prior high in the $64 area and its 50 DMA line ($63.27) define important near-term support to watch where violations would raise concerns. Fundamentals remain strong. Shares split 3/2 effective 12/11/17, so do not be confused by the impact on the share prices. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/15/2017. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$463.00	+16.37 3.67%	$466.07	16,789 139.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 12,000	$458.00 1.09%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2018 1:36:05 PM G - Hit yet another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. Gain on 12/27/17 was marked by +63% above average volume, enough to clinch a proper technical buy signal under the fact-based investment system's gudelines. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/21/2017. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$120.66	+7.60 6.72%	$120.85	1,080,516 75.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,438,000	$123.48 -2.28%	12/29/2017	$113.06	PP = $123.58 MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2018 1:59:46 PM Y - Today's volume-driven gain has it approaching the new pivot point cited based on its 11/21/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($103.26) and recent low ($98.50 on 12/06/17) define important near-term support where violations may trigger technical sell signals. This China-based Internet - Content firm's fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/11/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Allstate Corp	$102.26	-2.45 -2.34%	$104.52	$105.36	-2.94%	1,806,081 97.68%	1,849,000
Most Recent Note for ALL - 1/2/2018 12:32:47 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with higher volume today after recently wedging higher. Reported +27% earnings on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep '17. Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern along with its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$71.28	+6.61 10.22%	$71.50	$67.69	5.30%	1,485,504 189.48%	784,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 1/2/2018 12:35:18 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. It wedged higher with gains lacking volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/27/17 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Sales revenues rose +74%, +16%, +11%, and +5% in the Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 periods, respectively, This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$180.87	+8.44 4.89%	$181.23	$191.75	-5.67%	16,637,359 84.51%	19,688,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 1/2/2018 12:38:22 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($179.17) with today's big gain. Held its ground since last noted with caution in the 12/14/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +63% on +47% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 2,892 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$18.51	-0.44 -2.35%	$19.00	$19.00	-2.60%	17,004 170.04%	10,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 1/2/2018 12:40:20 PM Rallied to reach a new all-time high with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. "
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FSTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale L B Foster Company	$26.85	-0.30 -1.10%	$27.50	$27.45	-2.19%	34,771 77.27%	45,000
Most Recent Note for FSTR - 1/2/2018 12:42:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Rebounded after a recent consolidation below its 50 DMA line, but it was noted in the 12/27/17 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/11/08."
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G - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Genpact Ltd	$32.28	+0.54 1.69%	$32.33	$32.80	-1.60%	938,147 89.77%	1,045,000
Most Recent Note for G - 1/2/2018 12:50:17 PM Rebounding near its 52-week and all-time high with today's big gain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/16/17, and 8/16/17. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady.
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GILT - NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp Gilat Satellite Networks	$8.08	+0.35 4.46%	$8.18	$7.90	2.28%	27,011 100.04%	27,000
Most Recent Note for GILT - 1/2/2018 12:56:12 PM Israel-based firm from the Telecom - Cable Satl/Eqp industry group gapped up hitting a new high today, technically clearing a "double bottom" base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Fundamental concerns remain, however, as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$45.57	-0.89 -1.92%	$47.74	$47.51	-4.08%	228,922 88.39%	259,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 1/2/2018 12:59:19 PM There was a "negative reversal" after spiking to a new all-time high early in today's session. Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +13% on +33% sales revenues, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports.
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IIN - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Intricon Corporation	$19.90	+0.10 0.51%	$20.35	$21.75	-8.51%	60,266 109.57%	55,000
Most Recent Note for IIN - 1/2/2018 1:00:58 PM Hovering near its all-time high after consecutive gains marked by volume. It is extended from any sound base and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Machinery - General Industrial firm's fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$78.62	+1.74 2.26%	$79.45	$80.75	-2.64%	183,576 141.21%	130,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 1/2/2018 1:03:32 PM Perched at its all-time high and recently trying to rally from an orderly flat base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +49% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$9.59	-0.01 -0.10%	$9.71	$10.00	-4.10%	48,803 135.56%	36,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 1/2/2018 1:05:26 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. The 12/27/17 mid-day report cautioned members - ". Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/18/13."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$200.20	+8.24 4.29%	$201.00	$204.38	-2.05%	6,500,491 114.95%	5,655,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/2/2018 1:09:32 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gain. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line helping its outlook improve. Reported earnings +142% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,685 in Sep '17. Return on Equity is reported at 8%, below the 17% minimum guideline. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a good match with A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$92.28	+0.37 0.40%	$93.27	$92.33	-0.05%	107,583 80.89%	133,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 1/2/2018 1:11:41 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is hitting yet another new all-time high today after recently wedging higher. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$3,464.00	-44.00 -1.25%	$3,464.00	$3,536.00	-2.04%	28,511 95.04%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 1/2/2018 1:14:53 PM Perched near its all-time high after recently wedging higher. Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very strong since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns.
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PLNT - NYSE - Leisure-Services Planet Fitness Inc	$33.07	-1.56 -4.50%	$34.25	$35.03	-5.60%	987,735 93.89%	1,052,000
Most Recent Note for PLNT - 1/2/2018 1:18:48 PM Pulling back on higher volume today. Recently wedged into new all-time high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. The 11/28/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Since its Aug 2015 IPO at $14.06 it completed Secondary Offerings on 6/22/16, 9/26/16, 3/10/17 and 5/08/17."
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RIO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Rio Tinto Plc Adr	$54.81	+1.88 3.55%	$54.88	$53.69	2.09%	2,011,026 88.20%	2,280,000
Most Recent Note for RIO - 1/2/2018 1:22:30 PM Wedging to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. The 12/29/17 mid-day report noted - "The UK-based Mining - Metal Ores firm's recent quarters through Jun '17 showed improving sales revenues and great earnings increases versus the year ago period. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern as when last noted with caution in the 2/15/11 mid-day report."
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SCMP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Sucampo Pharmaceuticals	$17.95	+0.00 0.00%	$18.00	$18.10	-0.83%	2,420,053 115.13%	2,102,000
Most Recent Note for SCMP - 1/2/2018 1:22:57 PM Recently agreed to be acquired by Malinckrodt Plc (MNK) for $18 per share in cash. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 past quarterly comparisons through Sep '17."
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SINA - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sina Corporation	$107.75	+7.44 7.42%	$107.81	$119.20	-9.61%	875,585 80.62%	1,086,000
Most Recent Note for SINA - 1/2/2018 1:29:17 PM This China- based Internet Content firm is rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($104) with today's big gain, helping its outlook improve. Found support above its 200 DMA ($94) during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/08/17 - "Reported Sep '17 earnings +38% on +61% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown great increases versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down and below guidelines."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$226.90	-1.67 -0.73%	$229.46	$229.42	-1.10%	1,097,992 94.01%	1,168,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/2/2018 1:32:05 PM Perched at its all-time high, pulling back today after a streak of gains marked by higher volume. Made gradual progress following a gap up gain on 10/05/17 and since noted with caution in the 10/10/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +3% sales revenues for the Aug '17 quarter. Fundamental concern remain due to sequential deceleration and sub par sales revenues growth. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong following a downturn in FY '13."
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$23.26	-0.07 -0.30%	$24.09	$24.00	-3.08%	212,981 84.18%	253,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 1/2/2018 1:38:14 PM Perched at multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Tallied several volume-driven gains after last noted with caution in the 12/15/17 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since its $26 IPO in June 2014 it completed additional new Public Offerings in Sep '14, Jul '16, Jan '17 and Jul '17."
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WB - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Weibo Corp	$112.46	+9.00 8.70%	$113.50	$123.00	-8.57%	1,631,439 85.28%	1,913,000
Most Recent Note for WB - 1/2/2018 1:44:02 PM Rallying toward its prior high with today's big gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +113% on +81% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, continuing its strong quarterly earnings track record marked by sales revenues acceleration. Completed its $17 IPO in April 2014. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history for this China-based Internet - Content firm remains a concern.
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WLH - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml William Lyon Homes Cl A	$29.89	+0.81 2.79%	$30.27	$30.79	-2.92%	315,593 83.49%	378,000
Most Recent Note for WLH - 1/2/2018 1:46:12 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/01/17 mid-day report - "Showed greater sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters, but prior growth has not been strong and steady."
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WSCI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics W S I Industries Inc	$5.70	-0.30 -5.00%	$6.17	$6.45	-11.63%	20,547 171.23%	12,000
Most Recent Note for WSCI - 1/2/2018 1:51:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings of 3 cents per share versus an 11 cent loss on +19% better sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 7/08/14 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Feb '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Noted with caution in the 11/01/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base pattern after recent gains with above average volume. It is not an institutional quality stock, so use caution. There are only 2.89 million shares outstanding. It has minuscule sales revenues and earnings, despite impressive percentage increases for the latest quarter ended August 31, 2010.'"
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WUBA - NYSE - Retail-Internet 58.com Inc Cl A Ads	$76.36	+4.79 6.69%	$76.43	$79.79	-4.31%	969,213 95.11%	1,019,000
Most Recent Note for WUBA - 1/2/2018 1:57:01 PM This Chinese Retail - Internet firm is challenging its 52-week high with today's big gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed accelerating sales revenues growth and impressive earnings versus year-ago losses. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental concern.
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