Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 22nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2018
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Time of Screening : 1/22/2018 11:51:01 AM Report Released : 1/22/2018 1:34:04 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
HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$162.07	+5.26 3.35%	$162.75	473,801 71.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 666,000	$159.35 1.71%	12/22/2017	$138.07	PP = $142.90 MB = $150.05
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 12:07:25 PM G - Hit a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain, rising further above its "max buy" level. Found support above the prior high ($142.80 on 10/25/17) during the recent consolidation following a powerful breakout. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/22/2017. Click here.
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ICHR - NASDAQ Ichor Holdings Ltd	$34.00	+1.61 4.96%	$34.42	967,789 75.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,286,000	$35.51 -4.27%	1/22/2018	$34.00	PP = $35.61 MB = $37.39
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 12:12:41 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/20/17 high plus 10 cents. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on 1/17/18 and little overhead supply remains after additional volume-driven gains. Gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Found support at its 200 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/01/17. Fundamentals remain very strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2017. Click here.
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OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$198.77	-4.88 -2.39%	$204.68	893,368 99.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 897,000	$209.00 -4.89%	1/8/2018	$191.68	PP = $192.85 MB = $202.49
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 1:12:02 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after pulling back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $192 area define near term support above its 50 DMA line ($180.63). Subsequent losses leading to violations may trigger technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain very strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/8/2018. Click here.
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PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$91.90	+0.71 0.78%	$92.81	547,628 101.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 538,000	$91.79 0.12%	1/12/2018	$87.93	PP = $86.20 MB = $90.51
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 1:12:43 PM G - Rallying further above its "max buy" level and hitting another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Prior highs near $86 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/12/2018. Click here.
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PETS - NASDAQ Petmed Express Inc	$50.87	-2.38 -4.46%	$57.80	2,621,178 486.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 539,000	$53.90 -5.63%	1/19/2018	$53.59	PP = $51.00 MB = $53.55
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 1:18:00 PM Y - Gapped up today and traded above its "max buy" level but then quickly reversed into the red. Reported earnings +83% on +14% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings track record. Finished strong on 1/19/18 after highlighted in yellow in the mid-day report (read here). Previously noted - "Due to report earnings for the Dec '17 quarter before the market opens on Monday, January 22nd. Keep in mind that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/19/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$568.70	+8.76 1.56%	$569.99	10,867 72.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,000	$566.22 0.44%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2018 1:29:12 PM G - Posting a 4th consecutive gain today, getting very extended from the prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point. Prior highs in the $434 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/21/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$44.47	-0.21 -0.46%	$44.58	$45.30	-1.82%	847,266 68.27%	1,241,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 1/22/2018 11:51:38 AM 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	$586.22	-4.04 -0.68%	$592.46	$590.56	-0.73%	439,970 89.97%	489,000
Most Recent Note for BLK - 1/22/2018 11:53:14 AM Reversed into the red after another new all-time high today following 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	$18.39	+0.10 0.55%	$18.69	$19.66	-6.46%	441,810 74.01%	597,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 1/22/2018 11:53:53 AM Pulled back when pricing a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. 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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CTRL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Control4 Corporation	$32.16	-0.65 -1.98%	$34.04	$35.99	-10.64%	515,588 97.46%	529,000
Most Recent Note for CTRL - 1/22/2018 11:55:43 AM Consolidating within striking distance of its all-time high, finding support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Last noted with caution in the 12/18/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong increases, however fundamental concerns remain. A downturn in FY '15 earnings hurt its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$97.88	-3.81 -3.75%	$101.32	$108.40	-9.70%	1,366,025 105.00%	1,301,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/22/2018 11:58:14 AM China-based Consumer Services - Education firm had a "negative reversal" on 1/16/18 after hitting a new all-time high. Due to report earnings news. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported +13% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the first quarter ended August 31, 2017. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$18.90	+0.90 4.97%	$19.65	$19.25	-1.82%	33,269 255.92%	13,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 1/22/2018 12:00:55 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line last week and it is hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recently reported earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. 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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GILT - NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp Gilat Satellite Networks	$7.87	-0.19 -2.30%	$7.99	$8.40	-6.31%	12,429 59.19%	21,000
Most Recent Note for GILT - 1/22/2018 12:02:09 PM Israel-based firm from the Telecom - Cable Satl/Eqp industry group is consolidating near prior highs defining initial support after recently rallying from 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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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$106.06	-1.26 -1.17%	$108.41	$107.48	-1.32%	445,836 86.57%	515,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/22/2018 12:03:38 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today. Recently tallied volume-driven gains yet it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15."
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IIN - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Intricon Corporation	$23.50	+0.80 3.52%	$24.00	$23.55	-0.21%	60,582 84.14%	72,000
Most Recent Note for IIN - 1/22/2018 12:13:50 PM Hitting another new all-time high while adding to a streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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IIVI - NASDAQ - Electronic-Parts Ii-Vi Incorporated	$49.45	-3.50 -6.61%	$51.68	$53.08	-6.84%	625,681 80.11%	781,000
Most Recent Note for IIVI - 1/22/2018 12:16:10 PM Gapped down today, retreating on higher volume after quietly wedging to a new all-time high last week. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied after the 11/13/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show solid sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Concerns remain following a downturn in FY '12-14, but annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving. Has a new CEO as of 9/01/16."
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$220.07	+0.14 0.06%	$220.07	$220.19	-0.05%	171,628 115.96%	148,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 1/22/2018 12:17:22 PM Perched at its all-time high today following recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +13% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress after recent M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) and IXYS Corporation (IXYS) announced 8/28/17 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Littelfuse will acquire all of the outstanding shares of IXYS in a cash and stock transaction. This Electronic - Parts firm reported earnings +46% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$159.42	+3.61 2.32%	$160.33	$156.30	2.00%	203,660 88.55%	230,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 1/22/2018 1:05:04 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line after noted with caution in the 11/20/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +57% on +54% sales revenues for the Sep '17 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 fundamental guidelines."
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$79.01	+0.13 0.16%	$79.50	$80.75	-2.16%	91,359 67.67%	135,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 1/22/2018 1:06:03 PM Perched near 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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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$56.80	-0.66 -1.15%	$57.30	$57.50	-1.21%	7,999,835 101.39%	7,890,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 1/22/2018 1:07:35 PM Perched near its 52-week high following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/11/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$226.31	+5.85 2.65%	$227.00	$226.07	0.10%	5,321,661 84.34%	6,310,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/22/2018 1:08:29 PM Perched at its all-time high, holding its ground and adding to a spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Return on Equity is reported at 8%, below the 17% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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. 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	$92.04	-1.56 -1.67%	$92.48	$95.65	-3.77%	113,782 79.02%	144,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 1/22/2018 1:09:48 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is retreating from a new all-time high hit last week with volume-driven gains. 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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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$15.00	-0.20 -1.32%	$15.50	$15.55	-3.54%	27,071 66.03%	41,000
Most Recent Note for TACT - 1/22/2018 1:18:42 PM Still 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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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$35.85	-0.15 -0.42%	$36.35	$36.25	-1.10%	79,341 72.79%	109,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 1/22/2018 1:26:19 PM Perched at its all-time high today. Reported earnings +52% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Return on Equity is reported at 8%, below the 17% minimum guideline.
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$51.35	-1.72 -3.24%	$53.00	$55.91	-8.16%	614,122 60.45%	1,016,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 1/22/2018 1:27:52 PM Retreating further from its all-time high after a big loss on heavy volume on the prior session broke an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. This UK-based software developer was noted with caution in the 1/03/18 mid-day report when rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain - "Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $21 IPO on 12/10/15."
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$25.85	+1.07 4.31%	$25.91	$25.34	2.01%	296,545 84.25%	352,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 1/22/2018 1:30:51 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's big volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Tallied several volume-driven gains after 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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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$212.56	+1.84 0.87%	$213.76	$211.65	0.43%	383,929 96.46%	398,000
Most Recent Note for WAT - 1/22/2018 1:31:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain after encountering some distributional pressure last week. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/25/17 mid-day report - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$44.20	+0.12 0.27%	$44.43	$46.00	-3.91%	157,308 79.05%	199,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 1/22/2018 1:32:34 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is consolidating after hitting new all-time highs with considerable gains last week. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line helping its outlook improve since 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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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$76.78	+0.16 0.21%	$77.16	$77.03	-0.32%	2,416,091 109.62%	2,204,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 1/22/2018 1:33:51 PM Adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains and hitting another new all-time high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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