Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 4th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2017
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DOW 19934.84 53.08 (0.27%) | NASDAQ 5474.81 45.73 (0.84%) | S&P 500 2269.75 11.92 (0.53%)

Time of Screening : 1/4/2017 12:14:52 PM Report Released : 1/4/2017 1:05:01 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$100.51	+3.45 3.55%	$101.90	1,137,510 155.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 730,000	$98.90 1.63%	12/30/2016	$96.77	PP = $99.00 MB = $103.95
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2017 12:27:20 PM Y - Volume is running at an above average pace today while rallying from the previously noted advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern hitting new all-time highs. On 12/30/16 it was last noted -"Subsequent volume-driven gains above the new pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line and prior lows in the $91 area define important support to watch on pullbacks." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/20/2016. Click here.
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PATK - NASDAQ Patrick Industries Inc	$78.70	+1.25 1.61%	$78.70	100,284 84.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 119,000	$79.15 -0.57%	11/29/2016	$72.45	PP = $69.63 MB = $73.11
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2017 12:48:51 PM G - Touched a new all-time high today. It has been stubbornly holding its ground, extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $69 area and its 50 DMA line ($67.97) define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/28/2016. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CETX - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Cemtrex Inc	$7.64	-0.41 -5.09%	$8.20	$8.25	-7.39%	586,966 121.02%	485,000
Most Recent Note for CETX - 1/4/2017 12:27:30 PM Powered to new highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '16 quarters, but its prior history has been erratic."
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CVCY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Central Valley Comm Banc	$19.94	+0.08 0.40%	$20.34	$20.00	-0.30%	42,802 97.28%	44,000
Most Recent Note for CVCY - 1/4/2017 12:28:14 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DLNG - NASDAQ - Transportation-Ship Dynagas Lng Partners LP	$16.90	+0.37 2.24%	$16.90	$16.64	1.56%	127,606 91.80%	139,000
Most Recent Note for DLNG - 1/4/2017 12:30:13 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. This Monaco-based LP was consolidating above its 50 DMA line when the 12/27/16 mid-day report last cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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EBMT - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Eagle Bancorp Montana	$21.50	+0.00 0.00%	$22.32	$24.00	-10.42%	18,583 109.31%	17,000
Most Recent Note for EBMT - 1/4/2017 12:30:30 PM Extended from any sound base following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '16 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ESXB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Community Bankers Trust	$7.33	+0.13 1.84%	$7.35	$7.25	1.14%	36,368 121.23%	30,000
Most Recent Note for ESXB - 1/4/2017 12:30:48 PM Perched at its high following a considerable post-election rally. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +175% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$11.75	+0.05 0.43%	$11.85	$12.95	-9.27%	51,969 216.54%	24,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 1/4/2017 12:31:02 PM Hit a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on 12/27/16 then encountered distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '16 quarters, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are another reason its fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$20.75	+0.57 2.80%	$20.76	$20.40	1.70%	1,311,818 60.59%	2,165,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 1/4/2017 12:33:24 PM Hitting new all-time highs and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$37.05	+0.25 0.68%	$37.35	$39.50	-6.20%	179,657 164.82%	109,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 1/4/2017 12:34:26 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new 52-week high with recent volume-driven gains. As it rallied in recent weeks insider buying was reported, a reassuring sign. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +122% sales revenues for the Oct '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HTH - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest Hilltop Hldgs Inc	$30.41	+0.34 1.13%	$30.60	$30.56	-0.49%	518,300 130.55%	397,000
Most Recent Note for HTH - 1/4/2017 12:36:08 PM Rallied to new multi-year highs and made steady progress since last noted in the 11/151/6 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$114.35	-3.25 -2.76%	$118.26	$121.77	-6.09%	1,249,575 229.28%	545,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 1/4/2017 12:37:43 PM Slumped to its 50 DMA line and prior lows with a volume-driven loss today. The 11/01/16 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. Prior earnings history has been well below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KINS - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Kingstone Companies Inc	$13.50	-0.15 -1.10%	$13.65	$14.45	-6.57%	20,109 74.48%	27,000
Most Recent Note for KINS - 1/4/2017 12:40:34 PM Extended from any sound base. There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high following a brief pullback. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +28% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recently rallied into new all-time high territory."
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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$39.80	+0.61 1.56%	$39.82	$40.07	-0.67%	38,304 79.80%	48,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 1/4/2017 12:41:41 PM Perched at its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported Oct '16 earnings +14% on +0% sales and fundamental concerns remain. The Chemicals - Specialty firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A guidelines."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$67.20	+2.38 3.67%	$67.60	$66.64	0.84%	1,414,537 59.36%	2,383,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 1/4/2017 12:44:15 PM Reported earnings +14% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved following a downturn in FY '09.
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$18.30	+0.15 0.83%	$18.40	$20.20	-9.41%	134,104 142.66%	94,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 1/4/2017 12:45:06 PM Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +78% on +53% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$21.60	+0.05 0.23%	$21.75	$21.75	-0.69%	69,692 65.75%	106,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 1/4/2017 12:45:55 PM Extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SBCF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Seacoast Banking Corp Fl	$22.79	+0.28 1.24%	$22.91	$22.91	-0.52%	126,355 57.70%	219,000
Most Recent Note for SBCF - 1/4/2017 12:50:42 PM Very extended from any sound base, it held its ground stubbornly after volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Showed better earnings and sales revenues increases in the Jun and Sep '16 quarters after sub par Mar '16 results. Annual earnings have improved since a downturn and loss in FY '12."
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$55.18	+0.04 0.07%	$55.48	$56.93	-3.07%	69,772 61.20%	114,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 1/4/2017 12:54:15 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion near all-time highs. Reported earnings +100% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/07/16 mid-day report- "This Utility - Water firm's prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SMI - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semicondctr Mfg Intl Adr	$7.57	+0.01 0.10%	$7.57	$7.74	-2.23%	894,499 399.33%	224,000
Most Recent Note for SMI - 1/4/2017 12:54:54 PM Perched at new multi-year highs following gap up gains marked by heavy volume. Briefly undercut prior highs and its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members- "Reported earnings +20% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members regarding this Chinese Electronics - Semiconductor Mfg firm - 'Sub par sales revenues growth and erratic earnings (A criteria) history are fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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STT - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks State Street Corp	$82.20	+2.95 3.72%	$82.23	$81.91	0.35%	1,405,215 66.41%	2,116,000
Most Recent Note for STT - 1/4/2017 12:59:18 PM Challenging all-time highs but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 1/04/08 mid-day report and as it gapped up to all-time highs on 1/03/08 after it gave better 2007 guidance - "The fundamental news created immediate impact, helping lift its shares along with some of its rivals. Earnings and sales growth historically has been rather lackluster."
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$69.24	+2.11 3.14%	$70.35	$72.21	-4.11%	211,355 70.22%	301,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 1/4/2017 1:04:01 PM Challenging prior highs with volume-driven gains. Recently found support in the $64 area above prior highs and 50 DMA line while building an orderly base. It stalled shortly after reaching new all-time highs when noted in the 11/22/16 mid-day report - "Reported +73% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VAC - NYSE - Leisure-Services Marriott Vacations Wrld	$83.83	-0.44 -0.52%	$85.58	$89.97	-6.82%	189,412 66.46%	285,000
Most Recent Note for VAC - 1/4/2017 1:04:56 PM Reported earnings +17% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/23/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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