Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 18th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 1/18/2018 12:15:16 PM Report Released : 1/18/2018 1:22:14 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	$66.50	+1.40 2.15%	$67.45	271,630 184.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 147,000	$71.13 -6.51%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2018 1:04:06 PM G - Finding support today after a volume-driven loss testing prior highs in the $64 area and its 50 DMA line ($64.89) while undercutting last week's low. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong. Shares split 3/2 effective 12/11/17. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AA - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Aluminum Alcoa Inc	$52.28	-4.71 -8.27%	$53.87	$57.50	-9.09%	12,047,264 290.23%	4,151,000
Most Recent Note for AA - 1/18/2018 12:17:55 PM Reported Dec '17 earnings +643% on +25% sales revenues. Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Earnings history has been erratic and prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. AA was noted in the 7/10/07 mid-day report - 'With only a +13% increase reported in the last quarterly earnings, that puts the 'C' below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.'"
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$204.54	+5.36 2.69%	$204.70	$201.20	1.66%	2,538,066 283.90%	894,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 1/18/2018 12:19:03 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm gapped up for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain hitting new all-time highs. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +39% on +53% sales revenues. That marked its 6th consecutive strong quarterly comparison more than +25% versus the the year ago period (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$82.99	+2.38 2.96%	$83.49	$84.59	-1.89%	682,749 82.46%	828,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 1/18/2018 12:20:35 PM Perched at its all-time high following big volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied since noted in the 1/02/18 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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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$44.34	-0.05 -0.11%	$44.39	$45.30	-2.12%	942,358 76.80%	1,227,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 1/18/2018 12:20:54 PM This Australia - based Mining - Metal Ores firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Perched near its 52-week high following a big streak of gains with increasing volume conviction. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 showed strong sales revenues and great earnings increases versus the year ago periods.
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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$580.16	+3.65 0.63%	$584.21	$578.63	0.26%	357,358 75.39%	474,000
Most Recent Note for BLK - 1/18/2018 12:21:54 PM Hitting new all-time highs today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +21% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$17.49	-0.52 -2.86%	$18.00	$19.66	-11.06%	2,524,908 453.30%	557,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 1/18/2018 12:24:27 PM Pulled back after a proposed Secondary Offering. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed improved earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) remain fundamental concerns.
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CORT - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Corcept Therapeutics Inc	$23.27	+1.08 4.87%	$23.50	$22.45	3.65%	1,497,687 78.74%	1,902,000
Most Recent Note for CORT - 1/18/2018 12:36:39 PM Up considerably today after a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session, quickly getting extended from prior highs in the $19-20 area. Patient investors may watch for a pullback or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above prior highs. Tallied a gain with above average volume on 1/09/18 but mostly wedged higher without great volume conviction since last noted in the 12/28/17 mid-day report - "Sales revenues growth rate has shown sequential acceleration with quarterly earnings increases through Sep '17 very strong, well above the +25% minimum guideline. After years of losses it had profitable years FY '15 and '16."
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$338.27	+16.31 5.07%	$339.89	$325.08	4.06%	280,621 131.13%	214,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 1/18/2018 12:39:48 PM Made gradual progress since it completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17. Hitting new highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +27% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 12/12/17 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$16.30	+0.15 0.93%	$16.30	$19.00	-14.21%	13,273 110.61%	12,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 1/18/2018 12:42:21 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line ($15.33) on the prior session. Recently reported earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. Consolidating after rallying to 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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ESIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Electro Scientific Ind	$26.30	+4.29 19.49%	$27.65	$27.72	-5.12%	4,968,861 423.60%	1,173,000
Most Recent Note for ESIO - 1/18/2018 12:44:06 PM Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 5/11/11 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history has been erratic."
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HBM - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Hudbay Minerals Inc	$9.30	-0.75 -7.46%	$9.85	$10.25	-9.27%	1,441,461 205.63%	701,000
Most Recent Note for HBM - 1/18/2018 12:45:37 PM Pulling back abruptly toward prior highs in the $9 area today, retreating from its 52-week high after an impressive streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarters through Sep '17 showed better sales and earnings, but fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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HURC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Hurco Companies Inc	$50.15	+2.10 4.37%	$50.15	$48.95	2.45%	26,626 98.61%	27,000
Most Recent Note for HURC - 1/18/2018 12:47:13 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today, adding to a recent spurt of impressive volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly reports in Jul and Oct '17 showed improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases, but fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/21/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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ICHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Ichor Holdings Ltd	$32.53	+1.87 6.10%	$33.57	$35.51	-8.39%	1,723,864 140.04%	1,231,000
Most Recent Note for ICHR - 1/18/2018 12:53:35 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on the prior session and challenging its prior highs with today's big volume-driven gain. It has not formed a sound base but faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $35 level. Found support at its 200 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/01/17. Fundamentals remain very strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$203.00	-2.08 -1.01%	$206.35	$219.70	-7.60%	2,223,127 79.17%	2,808,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 1/18/2018 12:54:54 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain on the prior session, but it has not formed a sound base and still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $219 level. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm is due to report earnings on Wednesday, January 24th. It was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +91% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$94.41	+1.78 1.92%	$95.65	$94.75	-0.36%	218,876 158.61%	138,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 1/18/2018 12:56:21 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm hit another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. 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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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$57.60	+0.20 0.35%	$58.15	$57.98	-0.66%	234,136 90.40%	259,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 1/18/2018 12:59:06 PM Rallying this week from a choppy base. Held its ground above the 50 DMA line after last noted in the 12/14/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +55% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has shown encouraging acceleration, but prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ON - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg O N Semiconductor Corp	$24.54	+0.62 2.59%	$24.93	$24.07	1.95%	5,008,946 83.99%	5,964,000
Most Recent Note for ON - 1/18/2018 1:02:45 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed great sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Approaching its all-time high hit in May 2000 after its IPO.
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PNTR - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Pointer Telocation Ltd	$18.50	+0.70 3.93%	$18.50	$19.65	-5.85%	21,922 91.34%	24,000
Most Recent Note for PNTR - 1/18/2018 1:05:57 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after wedging to new multi-year highs. This Israel-based Security/Safety firm was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters. Annual earnings increases (A criteria) have not been strong and steady."
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SCMP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Sucampo Pharmaceuticals	$18.00	+0.00 0.00%	$18.13	$18.75	-4.00%	2,230,816 80.25%	2,780,000
Most Recent Note for SCMP - 1/18/2018 1:07:13 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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SKX - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Skechers U S A Inc Cl A	$39.51	+0.42 1.07%	$39.64	$39.71	-0.50%	1,989,273 100.42%	1,981,000
Most Recent Note for SKX - 1/18/2018 1:10:03 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 10/23/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/25/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines (C & A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/11/05 mid-day report.'"
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$24.93	+0.59 2.40%	$25.11	$24.80	0.50%	2,955,398 88.99%	3,321,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/18/2018 1:13:26 PM Touched a new 52 week high after gapping up today. This Swiss manufacturer of Semiconductor products wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction and rebounded above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/06/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +155% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, adding to a streak of strong quarterly earnings increases with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. 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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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$14.19	-0.56 -3.78%	$14.72	$15.55	-8.73%	34,443 84.01%	41,000
Most Recent Note for TACT - 1/18/2018 1:14:38 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during the recent orderly consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +100% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues growth has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$274.50	+2.19 0.80%	$276.48	$272.46	0.75%	238,379 88.29%	270,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 1/18/2018 1:16:35 PM Up today hitting another new all-time high with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/18. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Showed bullish action since noted with caution in the 8/23/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues history has not been strong and steady."
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TXN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Texas Instruments	$116.59	-2.58 -2.16%	$119.98	$119.43	-2.38%	3,806,061 84.13%	4,524,000
Most Recent Note for TXN - 1/18/2018 1:19:30 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains, but reversed from early gains today and is very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving since a downturn in FY '11 and '12. Found support at its 200 DMA line and made steady progress since noted in the 3/07/17 mid-day report.
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$43.86	+0.89 2.07%	$46.00	$43.18	1.57%	155,953 77.98%	200,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 1/18/2018 1:22:09 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is hitting new all-time highs with this week's considerable gains. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line helping its outlook improve since last noted with caution in the 1/05/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings through Sep '17 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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