Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 2nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2018
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DOW 25814.27 -372.44 (-1.42%) | NASDAQ 7308.63 -77.23 (-1.05%) | S&P 500 2791.06 -30.92 (-1.10%)

Time of Screening : 2/2/2018 12:14:49 PM Report Released : 2/2/2018 1:08:51 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 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
PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$77.18	-1.22 -1.56%	$78.53	9,630,904 100.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 9,625,000	$86.32 -10.59%	2/1/2018	$80.35	PP = $79.49 MB = $83.46
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2018 12:55:08 PM Y - Gapped down on the prior session testing support at prior highs and its 10 week moving average line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/1/2018. Click here.
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WB - NASDAQ Weibo Corp	$123.20	-6.91 -5.31%	$128.59	1,421,187 86.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,651,000	$136.19 -9.54%	1/16/2018	$126.33	PP = $122.21 MB = $128.32
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2018 1:04:18 PM G - Pulling back from its all-time high with a gap down today after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Testing prior highs in the $123 area which define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($115.22). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/16/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$189.21	-3.01 -1.57%	$195.68	$206.20	-8.24%	18,602,453 86.26%	21,566,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 2/2/2018 12:18:21 PM Falling under prior highs in the $191-192 area with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +25% on +66% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Tested its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$19.26	+0.64 3.44%	$19.39	$19.66	-2.03%	803,736 127.37%	631,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 2/2/2018 12:20:01 PM Rebounding near its prior high with volume-driven gains this week. Priced a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. Reported earnings +18% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed better earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) remain fundamental concerns.
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CHDN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Churchill Downs Inc	$258.40	-1.35 -0.52%	$259.70	$260.10	-0.65%	149,342 134.54%	111,000
Most Recent Note for CHDN - 2/2/2018 12:20:30 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and it held its ground stubbornly after a gap up on 1/10/18 hitting yet another new all-time high. Reported Sep '17 earnings +108% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate and 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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DECK - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Deckers Outdoor Corp	$92.86	+5.60 6.42%	$98.62	$89.77	3.44%	1,403,314 237.85%	590,000
Most Recent Note for DECK - 2/2/2018 12:23:45 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with a gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Survived but failed to impress since 4/29/11 when fundamental and technical weakness prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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DPLO - NYSE - Medical-Services Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.	$25.74	-1.57 -5.75%	$26.81	$27.78	-7.34%	690,418 86.85%	795,000
Most Recent Note for DPLO - 2/2/2018 12:25:54 PM Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 1/05/18 mid-day report - "It faces a great deal of overhead supply. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$134.01	+7.03 5.54%	$138.48	$128.61	4.20%	1,633,845 119.78%	1,364,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 2/2/2018 12:32:38 PM Reported earnings +25% on +16% sales revenues and fundamentals remain strong. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting extended from any sound base. Recently wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Its Relative Strength rating improved back above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. 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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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,117.35	-50.36 -4.31%	$1,123.07	$1,186.89	-5.86%	2,894,855 208.11%	1,391,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/2/2018 12:34:12 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 3,651 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$1,120.85	-60.74 -5.14%	$1,131.30	$1,198.00	-6.44%	3,282,569 208.68%	1,573,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 2/2/2018 12:35:04 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,325 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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JOUT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Johnson Outdoors Cl A	$69.10	+8.08 13.24%	$73.42	$76.18	-9.29%	81,755 181.68%	45,000
Most Recent Note for JOUT - 2/2/2018 12:36:37 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Through Dec '17 its quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$26.59	-0.01 -0.04%	$26.60	$27.45	-3.13%	117,740 183.97%	64,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 2/2/2018 12:37:27 PM Gapped up on 1/25/18 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$41.61	-0.73 -1.72%	$41.76	$43.54	-4.43%	388,281 86.28%	450,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 2/2/2018 12:38:07 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm is hovering near its all-time high following 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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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$64.00	+3.40 5.61%	$64.71	$62.51	2.38%	1,400,836 199.55%	702,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 2/2/2018 12:41:45 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +78% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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MTOR - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Meritor Inc	$28.42	-1.11 -3.76%	$29.29	$29.54	-3.79%	1,890,478 147.46%	1,282,000
Most Recent Note for MTOR - 2/2/2018 12:46:55 PM Reported earnings +148% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 2nd strong comparison versus the year ago period. Pulling back today after powering to new 52-week highs with big volume-driven gains. Making gradual progress toward its all-time high ($32.50 in April 2002) since noted with caution 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$94.95	-4.75 -4.76%	$99.80	$99.70	-4.76%	116,985 120.60%	97,000
Most Recent Note for PJC - 2/2/2018 12:52:56 PM Abruptly retreating today after a spike to a new all-time high on the prior session. Reported earnings +3% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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QNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Quinstreet Inc	$12.12	-0.84 -6.48%	$12.89	$13.15	-7.83%	783,663 158.96%	493,000
Most Recent Note for QNST - 2/2/2018 12:55:54 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session following earnings news. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed better sales revenues and improved earnings. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 2/14/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$128.59	+0.40 0.31%	$130.63	$129.87	-0.99%	819,922 166.99%	491,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 2/2/2018 12:57:25 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hitting new all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but its 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SNE - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Sony Corp American Shrs	$53.02	+3.87 7.87%	$53.91	$51.94	2.08%	2,307,926 245.79%	939,000
Most Recent Note for SNE - 2/2/2018 1:00:14 PM This Japan-based giant in the Media- Diversified industry gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports 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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TSG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming The Stars Group Inc	$25.20	-0.50 -1.95%	$25.60	$26.45	-4.73%	339,921 132.78%	256,000
Most Recent Note for TSG - 2/2/2018 1:02:10 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Noted in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +38% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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XYL - NYSE - Machinery-Tools & Rel Xylem Inc	$75.88	+1.04 1.39%	$76.81	$75.68	0.26%	744,138 89.87%	828,000
Most Recent Note for XYL - 2/2/2018 1:06:06 PM Hitting a new all-time high today, extended from any sound base. Through Dec '17 its 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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ZION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Zions Bancorp	$55.08	+0.10 0.17%	$55.61	$55.02	0.10%	2,400,396 110.82%	2,166,000
Most Recent Note for ZION - 2/2/2018 1:08:48 PM Making gradual progress for new multi-year highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +38% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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