Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2018
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DOW 26213.85 136.96 (0.53%) | NASDAQ 7424.88 22.4 (0.30%) | S&P 500 2825.82 3.39 (0.12%)

Time of Screening : 1/31/2018 12:33:26 PM Report Released : 1/31/2018 1:48:04 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
ABBV - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs AbbVie Inc	$112.00	-3.88 -3.35%	$116.50	$125.86	-11.01%	6,140,238 120.70%	5,087,000
Most Recent Note for ABBV - 1/31/2018 12:34:16 PM Retreating since a big gap up on 1/26/18 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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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$267.83	-2.25 -0.83%	$268.62	$287.32	-6.78%	2,447,756 214.90%	1,139,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/31/2018 12:39:36 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +100% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison showing very encouraging sales revenues and earning growth rate acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15, a small flaw in its fundamentals under the fact-based investment system.
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$74.85	+5.97 8.67%	$75.99	$71.12	5.24%	299,710 130.31%	230,000
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 1/31/2018 12:49:26 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with a considerable volume--driven gain. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 10/26/17 mid-day report - "Through Sep '17 its quarterly earnings comparisons were consistently below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$36.64	+3.28 9.85%	$38.51	$33.98	7.84%	2,604,778 412.80%	631,000
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 1/31/2018 12:51:43 PM Hitting a new all-time high today. Reported earnings +22% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/16/15 after damaging volume-driven losses triggered a technical sell signal.
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$333.80	-28.40 -7.84%	$336.76	$377.82	-11.65%	441,991 201.82%	219,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 1/31/2018 12:55:31 PM Gapped down today and tested support at its 50 DMA line, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +8% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CVTI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Covenant Transport Grp	$28.52	+0.49 1.73%	$29.19	$30.61	-6.84%	114,567 99.62%	115,000
Most Recent Note for CVTI - 1/31/2018 12:57:27 PM The 1/30/18 mid-day report noted - "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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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$49.11	+0.58 1.20%	$51.24	$53.32	-7.90%	4,252,974 109.84%	3,872,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 1/31/2018 1:00:43 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line today while rebounding after damaging losses from its all-time high marked by heavy volume. Reported earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "It may be an interesting turnaround story however, fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05.'"
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DOV - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Dover Corp	$106.39	-0.66 -0.61%	$109.06	$107.44	-0.97%	899,532 94.19%	955,000
Most Recent Note for DOV - 1/31/2018 1:06:39 PM Extended from any sound base and it hit another new 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '17. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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EXTR - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Extreme Networks Inc	$15.39	+0.31 2.02%	$15.55	$15.37	0.10%	3,030,227 154.76%	1,958,000
Most Recent Note for EXTR - 1/31/2018 1:07:56 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hitting another new 52-week high today. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since the 11/29/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases with encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15 and prior growth has not been strong and steady, so it is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$57.87	-1.57 -2.64%	$59.86	$62.71	-7.72%	653,246 117.49%	556,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 1/31/2018 1:09:30 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. The 1/08/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$108.83	+1.72 1.61%	$110.77	$109.68	-0.77%	547,389 99.16%	552,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/31/2018 1:10:32 PM 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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IEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Idex Corp	$144.44	-0.01 -0.01%	$147.91	$148.32	-2.62%	232,855 96.22%	242,000
Most Recent Note for IEX - 1/31/2018 1:13:15 PM Hitting a new all-time high. Reported +17% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$234.79	-6.40 -2.65%	$248.10	$248.97	-5.70%	778,821 90.56%	860,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 1/31/2018 1:21:39 PM Retreating from its all-time high with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +69% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior comparisons were well below with +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and negative versus the year ago periods. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$88.13	+8.14 10.17%	$89.43	$81.74	7.81%	388,268 291.93%	133,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 1/31/2018 1:24:59 PM Powering to a new all-time high with today's gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. While 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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MOD - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Modine Mfg Co	$22.13	-0.73 -3.17%	$24.60	$23.95	-7.62%	416,191 124.98%	333,000
Most Recent Note for MOD - 1/31/2018 1:31:36 PM Traded in a wide intra-day range today hitting new multi-year highs, undercutting its 50 DMA line, then rebounding. Fundamental concerns remain even though it showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '17 quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MTOR - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Meritor Inc	$27.22	+3.22 13.42%	$27.48	$27.96	-2.65%	1,885,483 148.70%	1,268,000
Most Recent Note for MTOR - 1/31/2018 1:36:48 PM Reported earnings +148% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 2nd strong comparison versus the year ago period. Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Making gradual progress toward its all-time high since last noted in the 11/16/16 mid-day report - "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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RBS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Royal Bk Of Scotland Ads	$8.32	-0.08 -0.89%	$8.35	$8.74	-4.86%	648,127 91.03%	712,000
Most Recent Note for RBS - 1/31/2018 1:39:05 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with losses this week. This Scottish Bank was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is a concern."
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SF - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Stifel Financial Corp	$68.04	+2.01 3.04%	$68.76	$68.72	-0.99%	451,685 103.84%	435,000
Most Recent Note for SF - 1/31/2018 1:40:58 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today 2nd consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Stubbornly held its ground after prior volume-driven gains. Earnings increased by +110% on +22% sales revenues in the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, making it fail to meet the fact-based system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$23.80	-0.10 -0.42%	$24.14	$25.30	-5.93%	3,919,621 112.31%	3,490,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/31/2018 1:41:45 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line after stalling since 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 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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TCF - NYSE - Banks-Midwest T C F Financial Corp	$21.25	-0.34 -1.57%	$21.47	$22.42	-5.22%	1,393,260 102.45%	1,360,000
Most Recent Note for TCF - 1/31/2018 1:44:35 PM Earnings increased by +48% on +13% sales revenues in the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters were below the+25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$15.73	+0.01 0.06%	$15.81	$16.14	-2.54%	201,456 283.74%	71,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 1/31/2018 1:45:03 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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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$126.63	+8.32 7.03%	$127.77	$122.21	3.62%	2,258,774 113.11%	1,997,000
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 1/31/2018 1:47:22 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base. Made gradual progress after last noted with caution in the 12/05/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +82% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$25.78	+0.16 0.62%	$26.65	$26.40	-2.35%	23,358,983 114.19%	20,457,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 1/31/2018 1:48:00 PM Quickly rebounded and hit another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line after a streak of losses. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +11% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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