Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 25th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2018
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DOW 26435.85 183.73 (0.70%) | NASDAQ 7444.65 29.59 (0.40%) | S&P 500 2842.91 5.37 (0.19%)

Time of Screening : 1/25/2018 12:13:34 PM Report Released : 1/25/2018 1:11:36 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$175.05	-5.27 -2.92%	$180.34	$183.90	-4.82%	947,899 107.84%	879,000
Most Recent Note for AMP - 1/25/2018 12:16:25 PM Slumping further today, after a "negative reversal" at its all-time high on 1/16/18. While tallying a 4th consecutive gain and reaching new high ground the 1/09/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +158% earnings on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AZPN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Aspen Technology Inc	$77.78	+2.18 2.88%	$84.40	$77.51	0.35%	323,074 89.25%	362,000
Most Recent Note for AZPN - 1/25/2018 12:17:12 PM Rallied to a new all-time high today. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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BBD - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bradesco Sa Adr	$12.80	+0.17 1.35%	$12.85	$12.73	0.55%	7,916,334 104.64%	7,565,000
Most Recent Note for BBD - 1/25/2018 12:20:33 PM This Brazilian bank is hitting new multi-year highs and approaching its all-time high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 show earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Consensus estimates are calling for a -73% downward turn in its FY '17 earnings.
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CRI - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Carters Inc	$121.94	+2.32 1.94%	$129.00	$121.79	0.12%	531,999 89.71%	593,000
Most Recent Note for CRI - 1/25/2018 12:23:10 PM Hit a new all-time high today. Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress since last noted in the 12/18/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$94.73	+4.71 5.23%	$94.98	$108.40	-12.61%	1,968,533 126.43%	1,557,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/25/2018 12:24:23 PM Rebounding back above its 50 DMA line ($92.51) with today's big volume-driven gain after 3 damaging volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted this China-based Consumer Services - Education firm had a "negative reversal" on 1/16/18 after hitting a new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported +13% earnings on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov, 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	$21.95	+0.20 0.92%	$22.84	$22.75	-3.52%	17,994 105.85%	17,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 1/25/2018 12:25:31 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line last week and hitting new all-time highs with a spurt of 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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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$24.31	+0.16 0.66%	$24.95	$24.42	-0.45%	7,786,826 176.53%	4,411,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 1/25/2018 12:27:11 PM This UK-based car and truck maker reported Dec '17 earnings news and remains perched at its all-time high after an impressive spurt of gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports amid ongoing M&A rumors - "Reported earnings +32% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FCX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Copper Freeport Mcmrn Cpr&Gld	$19.95	+0.35 1.79%	$20.25	$20.18	-1.14%	16,282,473 86.97%	18,722,000
Most Recent Note for FCX - 1/25/2018 12:31:50 PM Perched at multi-year highs after an impressive rebound from its January 2016 low of $3.52. This Phoenix, AZ-based Mining - Metal Ores firm showed great earnings increases quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 versus the year ago periods. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$24.00	+0.75 3.23%	$24.30	$23.75	1.05%	426,647 139.88%	305,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 1/25/2018 12:35:32 PM Hitting multi-year highs with considerable volume-driven gains this week. Reported Dec '17 earnings +109% on +4% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings history (C criteria) has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25% minimum guideline, and sales revenues growth has not been strong.
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$26.62	+8.86 49.89%	$27.45	$21.61	23.18%	507,027 1,950.10%	26,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 1/25/2018 12:38:53 PM Gapped up today following M&A news ahead of earnings news due after the close. Sputtered near its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation after there was a "negative reversal" on 12/15/17. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$43.11	+0.75 1.77%	$43.54	$42.70	0.96%	600,433 147.89%	406,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/25/2018 12:40:01 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm is hitting yet another new all-time highs today while adding to an impressive streak of gains marked by above average 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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LOPE - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services Grand Canyon Education	$92.88	-0.61 -0.65%	$94.66	$96.15	-3.40%	209,501 109.69%	191,000
Most Recent Note for LOPE - 1/25/2018 12:42:30 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$207.08	-2.65 -1.26%	$218.48	$219.70	-5.74%	4,135,999 137.27%	3,013,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 1/25/2018 12:45:48 PM Reversed into the red after gaping up today challenging its all-time high. Recently rebounded above its 50 DMA line, and it is working on the right side of a 10-week cup shaped base. This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported earnings +94% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$270.75	+9.45 3.62%	$270.99	$261.71	3.45%	7,599,956 105.10%	7,231,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/25/2018 12:51:01 PM Gapped up on 1/23/17 for a considerable gain, and hitting new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +173% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 6th consecutive strong quarter. Return on Equity is now reported at 18%, above the 17% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,715 in Dec '17. This well-known online movie services firm's erratic annual earnings history is not a great 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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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$3,330.00	-257.00 -7.16%	$3,519.00	$3,700.00	-10.00%	25,105 86.57%	29,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 1/25/2018 12:54:43 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($3,462). Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very strong since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns.
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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$427.40	-1.98 -0.46%	$430.91	$435.15	-1.78%	652,927 137.17%	476,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 1/25/2018 12:56:14 PM Perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +26% on +43% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving since a downturn in FY '07-09.
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SKY - NYSE - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Skyline Champion Corp	$24.05	+2.17 9.92%	$24.67	$24.73	-2.75%	136,923 171.15%	80,000
Most Recent Note for SKY - 1/25/2018 12:57:52 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history 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	$23.54	+0.21 0.90%	$24.31	$25.30	-6.96%	4,194,353 128.86%	3,255,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/25/2018 12:59:01 PM Gapped down on the prior session retreating near its 50 DMA line after touching a new 52 week high last week. This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction and rebounded above its 50 DMA line since 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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TAL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Tal International Group	$33.73	+5.22 18.31%	$33.73	$36.16	-6.72%	13,813,429 284.93%	4,848,000
Most Recent Note for TAL - 1/25/2018 1:01:39 PM Gapped up rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm reported earnings +125% on +66% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had strong earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has improved steadily after a downturn in FY '13.
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$44.57	-2.22 -4.74%	$46.75	$48.53	-8.16%	3,824,256 174.86%	2,187,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 1/25/2018 1:04:36 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +44% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking a 5th consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$15.01	+0.27 1.84%	$15.14	$16.14	-7.00%	74,273 119.80%	62,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 1/25/2018 1:06:33 PM On track for a new multi-year high close with today's big volume-driven gain. Found support and stayed above its 50 DMA line in a tight range in recent weeks since the 12/11/17 mid-day report noted - "Retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +57% on +9% 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 guidelines."
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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$133.89	-7.30 -5.17%	$134.99	$143.05	-6.40%	5,588,372 123.23%	4,535,000
Most Recent Note for UNP - 1/25/2018 1:08:33 PM Gapped down today slumping toward its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +10% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. This Transportation - Rail firm's prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$182.27	-3.25 -1.75%	$189.00	$188.73	-3.42%	1,576,798 144.53%	1,091,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 1/25/2018 1:10:44 PM Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +25% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in sequential quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have shown encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a loss in FY '09.
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$201.03	+0.45 0.22%	$203.63	$201.97	-0.47%	1,702,831 96.31%	1,768,000
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 1/25/2018 1:11:33 PM Perched at new multi-year highs today after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +180% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns.
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