Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2019
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DOW 24943.08 363.12 (1.48%) | NASDAQ 7124.76 96.47 (1.37%) | S&P 500 2666.13 26.13 (0.99%)

Time of Screening : 1/30/2019 12:30:59 PM Report Released : 1/30/2019 2:16:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
MEDP - NASDAQ Medpace Holdings Inc	$64.10	+3.42 5.63%	$64.13	575,944 78.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 730,000	$65.09 -1.53%	1/30/2019	$64.10	PP = $65.19 MB = $68.45
Most Recent Note - 1/30/2019 2:08:53 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/17/18 high plus 10 cents. Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. The 200 DMA line acted as support above the prior low and it has rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/19/18. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/19/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMCX - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Amc Networks Inc	$61.94	-2.67 -4.13%	$64.63	$69.02	-10.26%	537,839 92.57%	581,000
Most Recent Note for AMCX - 1/30/2019 12:32:45 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +28% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth while earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) history for this Leisure - Movies Related firm have improved.
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AMGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Amgen Inc	$182.21	-9.91 -5.16%	$189.76	$210.19	-13.31%	4,322,907 137.89%	3,135,000
Most Recent Note for AMGN - 1/30/2019 12:36:03 PM Gapped down today violating its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a slow and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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AMTD - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa T D Ameritrade Hldg Corp	$55.65	-0.75 -1.33%	$56.37	$63.01	-11.68%	1,346,462 66.89%	2,013,000
Most Recent Note for AMTD - 1/30/2019 12:45:07 PM Reported earnings +39% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, marking its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Faces resistance due to overhead supply.
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ANTM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Anthem, Inc	$300.44	+27.73 10.17%	$305.99	$300.57	-0.04%	2,181,889 132.88%	1,642,000
Most Recent Note for ANTM - 1/30/2019 12:50:21 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported +89% earnings +3% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AON - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Aon Plc	$153.51	+1.11 0.73%	$154.17	$166.55	-7.83%	988,975 96.20%	1,028,000
Most Recent Note for AON - 1/30/2019 12:53:20 PM Rebounded above its 200 DMA line and it is consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remain concerns.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$14.69	+0.40 2.80%	$14.77	$14.96	-1.80%	181,139 82.71%	219,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 1/30/2019 12:55:32 PM Reported earnings +67% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Telecom firm is holding its ground after rallying to a new 52-week high with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support at its 200 DMA line weeks ago and rebounded.
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$390.11	+25.20 6.91%	$391.50	$394.28	-1.06%	6,989,643 160.42%	4,357,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 1/30/2019 12:57:14 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Reported earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate and the prior earnings history has not been a great match with the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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BSX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Boston Scientific Corp	$37.23	+0.22 0.59%	$37.39	$39.44	-5.60%	6,900,614 92.44%	7,465,000
Most Recent Note for BSX - 1/30/2019 1:54:43 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line toward prior highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$37.07	-2.33 -5.91%	$38.61	$40.16	-7.69%	3,945,368 123.72%	3,189,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 1/30/2019 1:55:26 PM Pulling back with higher volume today after wedging to new multi-year highs. Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +66% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$86.72	+3.19 3.82%	$86.86	$85.85	1.01%	457,058 72.32%	632,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 1/30/2019 1:56:20 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's gain. Held its ground after a streak of 4 gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +92% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14. This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm's prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/10/15 after a Secondary Offering on 3/11/15.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$23.50	+0.51 2.20%	$23.55	$23.37	0.53%	9,743 74.95%	13,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 1/30/2019 1:56:40 PM Tallying a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying through overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '18 have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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FBP - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks First Bancorp Hldg Co	$10.58	+0.20 1.93%	$10.70	$10.51	0.67%	1,774,670 95.16%	1,865,000
Most Recent Note for FBP - 1/30/2019 1:58:00 PM Hitting new multi-year highs today with a streak of 6 consecutive gains. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since the 11/19/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +33% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history for this bank has been erratic. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list after noted on 1/04/05."
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$21.92	-1.12 -4.84%	$21.92	$25.41	-13.75%	2,330,354 127.41%	1,829,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 1/30/2019 1:59:23 PM Gapped down today. Reported earnings -31% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$48.80	+0.21 0.42%	$48.82	$48.70	0.20%	4,036,912 177.06%	2,280,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 1/30/2019 1:59:35 PM Reported earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Gapped up 9/10/18 on M&A news, hitting new multi-year highs. Annual earnings history has been strong.
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IR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Ingersoll-Rand Co Cl A	$98.89	+2.14 2.21%	$99.32	$107.08	-7.65%	1,953,948 120.24%	1,625,000
Most Recent Note for IR - 1/30/2019 2:00:51 PM Rallying above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth showed encouraging acceleration.
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$86.26	+4.59 5.62%	$88.23	$99.14	-12.99%	2,813,541 370.69%	759,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 1/30/2019 2:10:07 PM Consolidating since 11/08/18 M&A news. Gapped up on 10/26/18 for a considerable volume-driven gain and rallied straight up from the bottom of a 19-week base. This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +87% with sales revenues +24% for the Sep '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$59.00	+8.38 16.55%	$60.85	$57.26	3.04%	1,168,132 427.89%	273,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 1/30/2019 2:12:05 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +68% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Completed new Public Offerings on 1/26/17 and 4/07/16.
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$191.91	+7.09 3.83%	$192.21	$206.30	-6.98%	1,737,341 85.12%	2,041,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 1/30/2019 2:14:08 PM Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $206 level while now consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Due to report earnings news. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +79% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and it has a strong earnings track record.
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WWD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Woodward Inc	$85.97	-0.81 -0.93%	$87.50	$90.75	-5.27%	303,249 97.82%	310,000
Most Recent Note for WWD - 1/30/2019 2:15:04 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with a gap up and big volume-driven gain. Met stubborn resistance in the past year in the $89 area. Reported earnings +85% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history has been slow and steady.
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$7.52	+0.36 5.03%	$7.67	$7.33	2.59%	447,851 148.30%	302,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 1/30/2019 2:15:59 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/30/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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