Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 4th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2019
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Time of Screening : 2/4/2019 12:25:30 PM Report Released : 2/4/2019 1:57:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
BSTC - NASDAQ Biospecifics Technologie	$67.00	+2.31 3.57%	$67.00	41,498 106.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 39,000	$68.00 -1.47%	1/18/2019	$67.40	PP = $66.31 MB = $69.63
Most Recent Note - 2/4/2019 12:49:16 PM Y - Matched its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Thinly traded Biomed/Biotech firm is rallying above its pivot point again. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume and a new high close would be a reassuring sign of institutional accumulation clinching a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/18/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$123.79	-2.49 -1.97%	$129.00	$140.77	-12.06%	2,006,725 109.18%	1,838,000
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 2/4/2019 12:29:24 PM Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '18. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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APT - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Alpha Pro Tech Ltd	$4.02	+0.02 0.42%	$4.03	$4.44	-9.53%	14,675 58.70%	25,000
Most Recent Note for APT - 2/4/2019 12:29:51 PM Encountering distributional pressure after a spurt of gains for a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members "This low-priced Medical/Dental Supplies firm has an erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$14.29	+0.39 2.77%	$14.35	$14.96	-4.51%	145,325 61.58%	236,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 2/4/2019 12:33:24 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm is extended from any sound base, consolidating above prior highs 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. Reported earnings +67% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$76.75	+4.41 6.10%	$77.00	$74.73	2.71%	688,100 119.46%	576,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 2/4/2019 12:43:14 PM Rallying to a new all-time high after finding support at its 200 DMA line during a 9 week "V" shaped consolidation, not an orderly base pattern. Earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$87.31	-2.36 -2.63%	$88.63	$100.27	-12.93%	11,833,564 109.80%	10,777,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 2/4/2019 12:54:09 PM Fundamentals through the Dec '18 quarter have been not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There are 2,452 top-rated funds that reportedly own its shares as of Dec '18 and 699.3 million shares outstanding. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/05/17 mid-day report - "Already owned by 2,871 top-rated funds (I criteria) and it has a large supply of 782.4 million shares outstanding (S criteria)."
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CRNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Ceragon Networks Ltd	$4.93	+0.33 7.17%	$5.00	$4.95	-0.40%	1,043,608 206.25%	506,000
Most Recent Note for CRNT - 2/4/2019 12:55:28 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th big volume-driven gain in the span of 5 sessions. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/28/18 mid-day reports - "Erratic quarterly reports through Sep '18 are not a good match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Based on the weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/7/07 and subsequently slumped from $14 to as low as $3.90 before rebounding."
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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$132.62	+2.19 1.68%	$133.63	$131.82	0.61%	647,109 58.40%	1,108,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 2/4/2019 12:57:33 PM Found prompt support at is 50 DMA line and it is hitting a new 52-week high. Due to report financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2018 after the market close on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +488% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$23.77	+0.27 1.15%	$24.11	$24.00	-0.96%	30,732 219.51%	14,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 2/4/2019 12:58:57 PM Stubbornly holding its ground following a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains, rallying through overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$32.19	-0.12 -0.37%	$32.85	$32.35	-0.49%	654,403 59.22%	1,105,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 2/4/2019 1:00:16 PM Hovering at its 52-week high today following 7 consecutive gains. Recent gains lacked great volume conviction yet it stubbornly held its ground during its climb. Reported strong earnings increases with strong sales revenues growth in the Jun and Sep '18 quarterly comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern, however quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 have shown strong increases in earnings versus the year ago periods for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm."
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$75.46	+0.34 0.45%	$75.82	$76.91	-1.89%	482,507 62.66%	770,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 2/4/2019 1:01:42 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session with a big gap up and volume-driven gain but the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +66% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, its 6th 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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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$97.34	+1.72 1.80%	$97.45	$99.14	-1.82%	557,014 60.88%	915,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 2/4/2019 1:02:13 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +73% with sales revenues +22% for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter. Consolidating since 11/08/18 M&A news. 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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MTCH - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Match Group Inc	$54.08	-0.65 -1.19%	$54.54	$60.95	-11.27%	1,372,952 62.61%	2,193,000
Most Recent Note for MTCH - 2/4/2019 1:21:29 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high following a deep consolidation below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Due to report earnings news after the close on Wednesday, February 6. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported strong Mar, Jun, and Sep '18 quarterly results above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PAYX - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Paychex Inc	$72.21	+0.33 0.46%	$72.33	$76.02	-5.01%	1,407,993 64.71%	2,176,000
Most Recent Note for PAYX - 2/4/2019 1:24:42 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth through the Nov '18 quarter is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady after a downward turn in FY '10.
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PCSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast P C S B Financial Corp	$20.40	+0.12 0.59%	$20.45	$22.34	-8.68%	35,120 58.53%	60,000
Most Recent Note for PCSB - 2/4/2019 1:29:00 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +30% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Limited history is a concern for this small NY-based Bank holding company."
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PCTY - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Paylocity Holding Corp	$77.18	+4.12 5.64%	$77.23	$88.47	-12.76%	194,787 88.14%	221,000
Most Recent Note for PCTY - 2/4/2019 1:37:26 PM After a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line in recent months it is rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Due to report second quarter fiscal 2019 results after the close on Wednesday, February 6th.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.50	-0.11 -1.96%	$5.62	$5.90	-6.78%	93,803 781.69%	12,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 2/4/2019 1:38:20 PM Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Hovering near its 52-week high but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$153.79	+8.53 5.87%	$154.20	$161.50	-4.77%	911,401 84.23%	1,082,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 2/4/2019 1:42:54 PM Rebounding above a prior high with today's 4th consecutive gain clearing a "double bottom" base and approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +86% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. The Jun '18 quarter was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/03/18 mid-day report - " Limited history is a concern. Rallied considerably and completed Secondary Offerings on 2/28/17 and 5/24/17 since its Sep '16 IPO at $18."
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$332.31	+54.48 19.61%	$365.86	$332.44	-0.04%	2,216,590 939.23%	236,000
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 2/4/2019 1:45:15 PM Gapped up today on M&A news. Reported earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 10/08/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +43% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$115.60	+2.33 2.05%	$116.21	$113.32	2.01%	943,564 62.99%	1,498,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 2/4/2019 1:51:54 PM Getting extended more than +5% above the prior high ($109) today after it has recently rallied up through all resistance due to overhead supply. Patient investors may watch for a pullback, new base, or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Made steady progress and stubbornly held its ground since last noted in the 1/15/19 mid-day report - "Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a streak of gains. Reported earnings rose +80% on +27 sales revenues for the Oct '18 quarter, marking its 3rd strong quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/17."
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VSM - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Versum Materials Inc	$37.10	+0.12 0.32%	$37.18	$41.35	-10.28%	650,320 57.55%	1,130,000
Most Recent Note for VSM - 2/4/2019 1:52:29 PM Posted a big gain on 1/28/19 after M&A news. Due to report earnings news. Quarterly earnings history through Sep '18 has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$67.81	+2.30 3.51%	$68.08	$75.58	-10.28%	467,617 83.35%	561,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 2/4/2019 1:55:57 PM Perched near its 52-week high, today it found support at its 50 DMA line ($64.59) Found support at its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/30/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern and it completed Secondary Offerings on 8/09/16 and 3/08/16 after its $17 IPO on 6/12/15."
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XLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Xilinx Inc	$110.53	-1.49 -1.33%	$112.40	$113.44	-2.57%	2,046,560 58.76%	3,483,000
Most Recent Note for XLNX - 2/4/2019 1:56:30 PM Perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground and rising after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 1/24/18. Earnings increases in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '16, not strong and steady. Large supply of 253 million shares outstanding (S criteria).
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$7.52	+0.42 5.92%	$7.52	$7.67	-1.96%	226,880 72.49%	313,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 2/4/2019 1:57:28 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Found support near the prior high after 10 consecutive gains, and recent gains were backed by heavy volume. 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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