Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 7th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2018
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DOW 25118.45 205.68 (0.83%) | NASDAQ 7115.95 0.07 (0.00%) | S&P 500 2715.71 20.57 (0.76%)

Time of Screening : 2/7/2018 12:41:30 PM Report Released : 2/7/2018 1:24:44 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 80% 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
PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$86.48	-0.13 -0.15%	$88.00	1,073,278 177.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 605,000	$93.61 -7.62%	1/12/2018	$87.93	PP = $86.20 MB = $90.51
Most Recent Note - 2/7/2018 1:08:17 PM G - Up from early lows after again undercutting its 50 DMA line ($84.20). Managed a "positive reversal" on the prior session. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +61% on +30% sales revenues after the close, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/12/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$519.89	+18.76 3.74%	$529.75	15,956 93.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 17,000	$569.99 -8.79%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 2/7/2018 1:17:11 PM G - Gapped up today. Consolidating after getting very extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($466) defines initial support to watch above prior highs in the $435 area. Reported earnings +29% on +118% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Aegon N V	$6.71	+0.07 1.05%	$6.73	$7.02	-4.42%	5,632,537 238.77%	2,359,000
Most Recent Note for AEG - 2/7/2018 12:42:33 PM Pulled back and found support at its 50 DMA line after volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Netherlands-based insurance company has an erratic sales revenues and earnings history."
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$352.25	+11.34 3.33%	$353.59	$361.45	-2.55%	4,181,085 85.64%	4,882,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 2/7/2018 12:43:22 PM Abruptly retreated, yet it is quickly rebounding near its all-time high hit last week. Reported earnings +94% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior sales and earnings history is below the guidelines for the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$6.84	-0.14 -2.01%	$7.09	$7.96	-14.07%	148,537 103.15%	144,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 2/7/2018 12:46:47 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line on the prior session and it remains perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 versus year ago periods, but its prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CEO - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas C N O O C Ltd Adr	$149.17	-5.77 -3.72%	$151.89	$166.23	-10.27%	95,264 83.56%	114,000
Most Recent Note for CEO - 2/7/2018 12:48:40 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line while retreating from multi-year highs. Last noted with caution in the 1/24/18 mid-day report - "Its erratic earnings history is cause for concern with respect to both the C and A criteria. This huge Chinese Oil and Gas Exploration/Production firm was noted with caution in the 4/06/11 mid-day report - 'Its 2 most recent quarterly comparisons showed big sales revenues and earnings increases after a streak of at least 6 prior comparisons with earnings ranging from +6% to -54% versus the year ago period, below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.'"
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$46.98	+0.87 1.89%	$47.43	$53.32	-11.89%	4,921,172 116.15%	4,237,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 2/7/2018 12:52:24 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line and slumped further after last noted in the 1/31/18 mid-day report while rebounding after damaging losses from its all-time high. 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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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$44.79	+0.24 0.54%	$45.19	$45.87	-2.35%	1,048,127 205.52%	510,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 2/7/2018 12:56:26 PM Making gradual progress into new high territory, its 50 DMA line acted as support on pullbacks. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 show earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth.
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$82.52	+1.83 2.27%	$83.28	$88.11	-6.34%	1,512,645 80.67%	1,875,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 2/7/2018 12:57:59 PM Retreated from its all-time high and found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line. Completed a new Secondary Offering on 10/02/17. Reported Sep '17 earnings +87% on +26% sales revenues, marking a 3rd strong quarter. Prior earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down. Completed Secondary Offerings on 1/04/17, 11/14/16, 5/13/15, 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13.
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$67.71	+2.27 3.46%	$69.95	$68.35	-0.94%	4,169,215 206.09%	2,023,000
Most Recent Note for KORS - 2/7/2018 1:00:55 PM Reported +8% earnings on +6% revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Tested support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session and rallied for a new 52-week high with today's 2nd big volume-driven gain. Recovering after a very deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/23/14.
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$26.63	+0.02 0.08%	$26.63	$27.45	-2.99%	65,996 97.05%	68,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 2/7/2018 1:02:32 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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LEA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Lear Corporation	$193.07	+8.56 4.64%	$194.78	$202.42	-4.62%	465,256 86.48%	538,000
Most Recent Note for LEA - 2/7/2018 1:04:23 PM Rebounding near its all-time high after a sharp pullback briefly undercut its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 1/29/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$11.17	+0.71 6.79%	$11.27	$11.23	-0.53%	56,999 111.76%	51,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/7/2018 1:05:15 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/18/13."
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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$108.15	+1.15 1.07%	$109.40	$113.05	-4.33%	154,362 95.88%	161,000
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 2/7/2018 1:09:40 PM Managed a "positive reversal" after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($103.86) on the prior session. Hovering near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +12% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/05/13."
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QBAK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Qualstar Corporation	$12.12	+1.39 12.97%	$12.20	$13.20	-8.18%	41,674 96.92%	43,000
Most Recent Note for QBAK - 2/7/2018 1:10:58 PM Challenge its 52-week high with an impressive streak of gains. Fundamental concerns remain.
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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$53.45	+1.75 3.38%	$53.55	$56.15	-4.81%	364,645 84.41%	432,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 2/7/2018 1:13:54 PM Showing strong earnings increases with impressive sales revenues growth acceleration in quarterly comparisons through Sep '17. Had a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line this week, as it has during its ongoing ascent.
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SPGI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch S&P Global Inc	$183.75	+3.79 2.11%	$184.31	$185.34	-0.86%	962,571 87.83%	1,096,000
Most Recent Note for SPGI - 2/7/2018 1:15:43 PM Trading near its all-time high with big volume-driven gains after a sharp pullback briefly undercut its 50 DMA line ($173.54). Reported earnings +45% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$26.76	+1.52 6.02%	$26.88	$27.33	-2.09%	20,740,828 92.44%	22,436,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 2/7/2018 1:19:18 PM Gapped up today. Quickly rebounded and hit new 52-week highs with big volume-driven gains after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line. 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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USAK - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking U S A Truck Inc	$26.65	+0.04 0.15%	$27.38	$27.00	-1.30%	135,059 142.17%	95,000
Most Recent Note for USAK - 2/7/2018 1:19:37 PM Gapped up on 2/02/18 and hitting new 52-week highs with additional volume-driven gains. Earnings history has been erratic since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/17/06.
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$23.33	-0.41 -1.73%	$24.96	$26.19	-10.92%	844,294 197.73%	427,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 2/7/2018 1:22:02 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, enduring distributional pressure and retreating from multi-year highs since last noted with caution in the 1/22/18 mid-day report. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since its $26 IPO in June 2014 it completed additional new Public Offerings in Sep '14, Jul '16, Jan '17 and Jul '17.
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$176.90	+13.68 8.38%	$180.10	$203.63	-13.13%	10,266,777 288.64%	3,557,000
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 2/7/2018 1:23:38 PM Gapped up today, rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Retreated from multi-year highs very abruptly with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +180% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns.
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ZNH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines China South Airline Ads	$61.61	-4.07 -6.19%	$61.70	$68.93	-10.63%	45,900 117.69%	39,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 2/7/2018 1:24:41 PM This thinly-traded Chinese Transportation - Airline firm is pulling back this week after hitting new multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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