Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2018
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DOW 26281.09 70.28 (0.27%) | NASDAQ 7422.9 -37.39 (-0.50%) | S&P 500 2836.99 -2.14 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 1/24/2018 12:18:39 PM Report Released : 1/24/2018 1:14:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$178.78	-10.57 -5.58%	$191.99	1,621,255 174.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 930,000	$209.00 -14.46%	1/8/2018	$191.68	PP = $192.85 MB = $202.49
Most Recent Note - 1/24/2018 12:49:29 PM G - Color code is changed to green while encountering damaging distributional pressure with today's 3rd consecutive loss on above average and ever-increasing volume. Violated prior highs in the $192 area and also undercut its 50 DMA line ($181.16) raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/8/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$528.50	-12.53 -2.32%	$541.00	17,166 114.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,000	$569.99 -7.28%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 1/24/2018 1:03:57 PM G - Consolidating after getting very extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $434 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$84.10	+1.20 1.45%	$85.60	$84.59	-0.58%	746,652 101.45%	736,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 1/24/2018 12:20:37 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain, very 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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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$195.08	+2.80 1.46%	$198.86	$192.49	1.35%	24,249,874 122.90%	19,731,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 1/24/2018 12:22:43 PM Hitting a new today, clearing prior resistance in the $191-192 area with a 2nd consecutive big gain. Tested its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/02/18 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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BKU - NYSE - Finance-Savings & Loan Bankunited Inc	$42.68	-0.66 -1.52%	$43.42	$43.84	-2.65%	957,551 106.87%	896,000
Most Recent Note for BKU - 1/24/2018 12:26:07 PM This Miami Lakes, Florida-based bank is perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +46% on +17% sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BYBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Bay Bancorp Inc	$12.60	+0.10 0.80%	$12.60	$12.54	0.48%	12,405 112.77%	11,000
Most Recent Note for BYBK - 1/24/2018 12:27:06 PM Holding its ground since gapping up 9/28/17 on M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain.
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CEO - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas C N O O C Ltd Adr	$164.08	+4.39 2.75%	$165.47	$161.35	1.69%	110,900 107.67%	103,000
Most Recent Note for CEO - 1/24/2018 12:27:47 PM Powering to new multi-year highs with a gap up gain today adding to recent volume-driven gains. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Its erratic earnings history is cause for concern with respect to both the C and A criteria. This huge Chinese Oil and Gas Exploration/Production firm was noted with caution in the 4/06/11 mid-day report - 'Its 2 most recent quarterly comparisons showed big sales revenues and earnings increases after a streak of at least 6 prior comparisons with earnings ranging from +6% to -54% versus the year ago period, below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.'"
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$21.80	+0.00 0.00%	$22.75	$21.80	0.00%	35,193 219.96%	16,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 1/24/2018 12:29:32 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line last week and it hit another new all-time high today after 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$42.34	+0.68 1.63%	$42.70	$41.73	1.46%	994,314 256.93%	387,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/24/2018 12:33:45 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm is hitting new all-time highs today while adding to an impressive streak of gains on ever-increasing volume. Dec '17 quarterly earnings rose +16% on +22% sales revenues results, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$12.78	-0.18 -1.35%	$13.10	$13.40	-4.66%	414,008 103.24%	401,000
Most Recent Note for MX - 1/24/2018 12:35:03 PM Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns for disciplined investors.
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MXIM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Maxim Integrated Prods	$56.64	-1.36 -2.34%	$57.45	$58.04	-2.41%	1,853,253 106.39%	1,742,000
Most Recent Note for MXIM - 1/24/2018 12:42:44 PM Perched near multi-year highs after volume-driven gains. Due to report Dec '17 earnings news. Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however sub par sales revenues growth in the +3-8% range is not indicative of a new product (N criteria) in great demand. 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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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$254.63	+4.34 1.73%	$258.94	$257.71	-1.20%	8,676,563 123.88%	7,004,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/24/2018 12:43:56 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable gain hitting new all-time highs. Stubbornly held its ground after a recent 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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ON - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg O N Semiconductor Corp	$24.78	-0.37 -1.47%	$25.16	$25.60	-3.20%	6,446,336 110.90%	5,813,000
Most Recent Note for ON - 1/24/2018 12:51:46 PM The 1/18/18 mid-day report cautioned members while approaching its all-time high hit in May 2000 after its IPO - "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."
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PGR - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Progressive Corp Ohio	$54.65	-2.40 -4.21%	$57.63	$58.25	-6.18%	3,286,653 115.56%	2,844,000
Most Recent Note for PGR - 1/24/2018 12:53:33 PM Pulling back and testing its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '17 earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues versus the year ago period. 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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PRAH - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$93.15	-1.08 -1.14%	$93.43	$95.63	-2.60%	510,534 107.48%	475,000
Most Recent Note for PRAH - 1/24/2018 12:55:35 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with higher volume behind today's 2nd consecutive loss. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line since the 12/18/17 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +38% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It completed yet another Secondary Offering on 8/09/17, and prior Secondary Offerings on 3/04/16, 5/04/16, and 11/15/16."
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$99.66	-0.69 -0.69%	$100.70	$104.78	-4.89%	849,932 134.48%	632,000
Most Recent Note for RMD - 1/24/2018 12:57:52 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +37% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SNE - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Sony Corp American Shrs	$49.19	-1.23 -2.44%	$49.90	$51.94	-5.29%	988,003 115.02%	859,000
Most Recent Note for SNE - 1/24/2018 12:59:17 PM Pulling back from new multi-year highs after recently wedging higher with a streak of gains lacking great volume conviction. The 1/16/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$23.17	-1.43 -5.79%	$23.97	$25.30	-8.40%	4,885,352 148.49%	3,290,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/24/2018 1:02:43 PM Gapped down today retreating near its 50 DMA line after touching a new 52 week high. This Switzerland-based 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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TRHC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Medical Tabula Rasa Healthcare	$36.21	+0.71 2.00%	$38.23	$36.80	-1.60%	285,185 123.99%	230,000
Most Recent Note for TRHC - 1/24/2018 1:07:47 PM Off the session's high after gapping up for a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. The 1/23/18 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters through Sep '17 showed very strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern since its $12 IPO on 9/26/16."
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TSS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Total System Services	$87.40	+3.48 4.15%	$87.66	$83.95	4.11%	1,623,430 139.11%	1,167,000
Most Recent Note for TSS - 1/24/2018 1:09:45 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +17% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system (C criteria).
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TXN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Texas Instruments	$111.02	-8.87 -7.40%	$114.00	$120.75	-8.06%	8,712,568 181.10%	4,811,000
Most Recent Note for TXN - 1/24/2018 1:13:33 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating after an impressive rally for new 52-week highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +7% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The 5 prior quarterly comparisons had 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 great progress since noted in the 3/07/17 mid-day report.
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UBNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$78.22	-0.28 -0.35%	$81.65	$78.88	-0.84%	486,235 156.35%	311,000
Most Recent Note for UBNT - 1/24/2018 1:14:24 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Found support near its 50 DMA line and then showed bullish action since noted with caution in the 12/18/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12."
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