Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 26th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 1/26/2018 12:19:00 PM Report Released : 1/26/2018 1:29:42 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	$65.75	-5.65 -7.91%	$71.40	215,495 128.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 168,000	$72.35 -9.12%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 1/26/2018 12:57:19 PM G - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($66.20) with today's considerable volume-driven loss raising concerns. Extended from any sound base, yet it found prompt support last week while testing prior highs in the $64 area and its 50 DMA line. 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
ABBV - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs AbbVie Inc	$118.10	+9.80 9.05%	$120.01	$108.37	8.98%	8,650,718 191.22%	4,524,000
Most Recent Note for ABBV - 1/26/2018 12:20:50 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high after reporting earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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AZPN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Aspen Technology Inc	$80.10	+2.59 3.34%	$80.48	$84.40	-5.10%	395,367 106.57%	371,000
Most Recent Note for AZPN - 1/26/2018 12:23:06 PM Rallying into new all-time high territory with volume-driven gains this week. 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	$12.83	-0.05 -0.39%	$13.04	$13.08	-1.91%	7,826,372 100.76%	7,767,000
Most Recent Note for BBD - 1/26/2018 12:24:29 PM This Brazilian bank is hitting new multi-year highs and approaching its all-time high, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. 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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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$44.75	+0.79 1.79%	$44.86	$45.30	-1.23%	1,045,326 82.05%	1,274,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 1/26/2018 12:25:50 PM Stubbornly holding its ground perched near its 52-week high following a big streak of gains with above average volume. 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. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 showed strong sales revenues and great earnings increases versus the year ago periods.
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CAT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Caterpillar Inc	$165.18	-4.19 -2.47%	$169.00	$173.24	-4.65%	4,379,144 101.79%	4,302,000
Most Recent Note for CAT - 1/26/2018 12:31:40 PM Goliath company in the Machinery - Construction/Mining industry is perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +160% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Sequential quarterly comparisons show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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DVMT - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Dell Technologies Inc	$81.17	-7.27 -8.22%	$92.40	$89.88	-9.69%	16,196,305 1,036.23%	1,563,000
Most Recent Note for DVMT - 1/26/2018 12:34:40 PM Reversed into the red today and violated its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss after gapping up for a new all-time high. Recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Made gradual progress since noted in the 8/25/17 mid-day report - "Rising from a cup shaped base with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Oct '16, Jan and Apr '17 quarters. Prior sales revenues growth and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$93.96	+1.96 2.13%	$95.92	$108.40	-13.32%	1,695,560 104.99%	1,615,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/26/2018 12:36:36 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($92.64) this week. 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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ETFC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs E*Trade Financial Corp	$52.91	-1.30 -2.40%	$53.28	$56.00	-5.52%	2,215,411 97.77%	2,266,000
Most Recent Note for ETFC - 1/26/2018 12:41:13 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week after wedging to new multi-year highs with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume. Reported earnings +52% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but the 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$55.77	-3.31 -5.60%	$59.50	$59.81	-6.75%	27,941 279.41%	10,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 1/26/2018 12:44:29 PM Thinly traded Bank stock is pulling back from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($56.42). Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17. Reported Dec '17 earnings +2% on +14% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been great.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$431.81	-18.00 -4.00%	$439.99	$452.00	-4.47%	972,682 104.03%	935,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 1/26/2018 12:47:24 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +25% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$26.65	+0.05 0.19%	$26.65	$27.45	-2.91%	80,542 187.31%	43,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 1/26/2018 12:48:39 PM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news ahead of earnings news. 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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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$201.74	+2.49 1.25%	$206.42	$219.70	-8.17%	2,567,537 81.66%	3,144,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 1/26/2018 12:50:23 PM Reversed into the red for a big volume-driven loss after gaping up on the prior session 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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MRTN - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Marten Transport Ltd	$23.00	+1.00 4.55%	$29.60	$22.35	2.91%	944,394 419.73%	225,000
Most Recent Note for MRTN - 1/26/2018 12:53:36 PM Hit a new 52-week high today after reporting Dec '17 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 10/30/13 mid-day report - "Lackluster sales revenues growth and earnings (C criteria) history make it a sub par candidate under the fact-based investment system."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$270.83	+1.13 0.42%	$273.39	$272.30	-0.54%	5,868,836 79.26%	7,405,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/26/2018 12:55:10 PM Gapped up on 1/23/17 for a considerable gain, and hitting new all-time highs with today's 7th 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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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$10.41	-0.07 -0.67%	$10.57	$10.81	-3.70%	30,480 87.09%	35,000
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 1/26/2018 12:57:47 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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SITE - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds SiteOne Landscape Supply	$78.94	+4.30 5.76%	$79.51	$77.40	1.99%	262,576 82.06%	320,000
Most Recent Note for SITE - 1/26/2018 12:58:53 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line and wedged higher after noted in the 11/14/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Sep '17 quarter."
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$254.55	-6.58 -2.52%	$258.99	$263.09	-3.25%	435,719 104.49%	417,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 1/26/2018 1:16:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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SKY - NYSE - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Skyline Champion Corp	$24.13	-0.15 -0.62%	$24.99	$24.95	-3.29%	79,393 94.52%	84,000
Most Recent Note for SKY - 1/26/2018 1:16:59 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	$23.53	+0.62 2.71%	$23.75	$25.30	-6.99%	4,011,809 120.15%	3,339,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/26/2018 1:19:03 PM Gapped down on 1/24/18 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 in recent weeks. Reported earnings +173% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '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	$15.65	+1.00 6.82%	$15.65	$15.55	0.63%	56,458 141.15%	40,000
Most Recent Note for TACT - 1/26/2018 1:20:29 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain backed by above average volume. Found 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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TAL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Tal International Group	$33.48	-0.08 -0.24%	$33.88	$36.16	-7.41%	5,338,029 102.16%	5,225,000
Most Recent Note for TAL - 1/26/2018 1:20:57 PM Gapped up on the prior session 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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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$9.99	-1.29 -11.44%	$11.27	$11.28	-11.44%	432,205 120.06%	360,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 1/26/2018 1:23:28 PM Testing its 50 DMA line today with a big volume-driven loss. Fundamentals are not a match with the minimum guidelines (C and A criteria) for buy candidates. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13.
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$46.44	+1.64 3.66%	$46.74	$48.53	-4.30%	1,744,293 75.64%	2,306,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 1/26/2018 1:24:59 PM Perched near its 52-week high after a pullback this week. The 1/25/18 mid-day report noted - "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	$15.32	+0.02 0.13%	$15.50	$16.14	-5.08%	86,330 128.85%	67,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 1/26/2018 1:26:06 PM Perched at multi-year highs today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$186.03	+4.12 2.26%	$186.36	$189.00	-1.57%	983,770 86.37%	1,139,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 1/26/2018 1:26:21 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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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$154.17	+16.54 12.02%	$155.33	$139.32	10.66%	12,884,017 688.98%	1,870,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 1/26/2018 1:28:07 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Last noted in the 12/04/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Oct '17 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/14/12."
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WTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Drilling &; Explorati W & T Offshore Inc	$5.27	+0.24 4.77%	$5.34	$5.18	1.74%	1,956,623 80.72%	2,424,000
Most Recent Note for WTI - 1/26/2018 1:29:37 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines.
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