Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 15th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 2/15/2018 12:43:46 PM Report Released : 2/15/2018 2:30:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$301.94	-0.18 -0.06%	$311.67	1,146,514 133.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 862,000	$305.44 -1.15%	1/8/2018	$248.88	PP = $245.75 MB = $258.04
Most Recent Note - 2/15/2018 12:50:28 PM G - Getting very extended and tallying a 5th consecutive gain today with above average volume for yet another new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($253) defines support above prior highs in the $245 area. Due to release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 after the market close on Thursday, February 15th. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/31/2018. Click here.
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LOGM - NASDAQ Logmein Inc	$132.35	+2.15 1.65%	$134.52	530,696 104.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 506,000	$131.20 0.88%	2/15/2018	$132.35	PP = $129.61 MB = $136.09
Most Recent Note - 2/15/2018 2:00:19 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/27/17 high plus 10 cents. Rallying into new all-time high territory after finding support near its 50 DMA line. A strong gain on the prior session triggered a technical buy signal as it rose above the pivot point. Keep in mind it is due to report Dec '17 earnings after the close today, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +107% on +216% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '13. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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SPLK - NASDAQ Splunk Inc	$96.06	+3.71 4.02%	$96.07	1,144,249 76.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,497,000	$93.68 2.54%	2/15/2018	$96.06	PP = $93.68 MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 2/15/2018 2:23:57 PM Y - Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive gain, it recently found support at its 50 DMA line. May be considered a valid "secondary buy point" up to +5% above the prior high after testing support at the 10 WMA after a prior breakout. Reported earnings +70% on +34% sales revenues for the Oct '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since reaching profitability in FY '15. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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WB - NASDAQ Weibo Corp	$135.72	-3.92 -2.81%	$142.12	2,025,572 111.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,810,000	$140.00 -3.06%	1/16/2018	$126.33	PP = $122.21 MB = $128.32
Most Recent Note - 2/15/2018 2:27:58 PM G - Hit new all-time highs with 4 consecutive gains backed by above average volume, rallying further above its "max buy" level. Recently reported earnings +88% on +77% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/9/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AOI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - obacco Products Alliance One Intl Inc	$20.57	-0.98 -4.53%	$22.40	$22.10	-6.90%	146,724 229.26%	64,000
Most Recent Note for AOI - 2/15/2018 12:51:05 PM Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$192.77	+1.43 0.75%	$193.58	$208.58	-7.58%	900,891 84.59%	1,065,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 2/15/2018 12:51:30 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm pulled back from its all-time high and found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line last week. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +39% on +53% sales revenues. That marked its 6th consecutive strong quarterly comparison more than +25% versus the the year ago period (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CHE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Chemed Corporation	$253.79	+0.06 0.02%	$267.99	$275.84	-7.99%	72,234 75.24%	96,000
Most Recent Note for CHE - 2/15/2018 1:01:55 PM Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Slumped from all-time highs back to test support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 1/25/16 mid-day report - "Fundamentally below the guidelines. It has earned good ranks, however quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$99.36	-2.77 -2.71%	$102.91	$112.42	-11.62%	1,252,150 84.21%	1,487,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 2/15/2018 1:03:28 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line which had acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Reported earnings -18% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10.
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COHU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cohu Inc	$22.59	+0.54 2.45%	$23.04	$26.17	-13.68%	333,309 155.03%	215,000
Most Recent Note for COHU - 2/15/2018 1:09:22 PM Due to report Dec '17 earnings after the close. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution on 11/08/17 - "Reported earnings +169% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 4 most recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales revenues growth and very strong earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$45.18	+0.28 0.62%	$45.23	$46.09	-1.97%	870,443 79.06%	1,101,000
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/15/2018 1:11:05 PM Rebounding near its all-time high after a slump below its 50 DMA since last noted in the 11/22/17 - "Reported earnings +18% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '13."
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DST - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service D S T Systems Inc	$83.10	+0.04 0.05%	$83.24	$84.48	-1.63%	1,211,677 97.48%	1,243,000
Most Recent Note for DST - 2/15/2018 1:11:25 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high following 1/11/18 M&A news. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history was below guidelines.
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FANG - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Diamondback Energy Inc	$124.82	+1.99 1.62%	$125.14	$134.52	-7.21%	1,158,229 90.35%	1,282,000
Most Recent Note for FANG - 2/15/2018 1:21:30 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line this week helping its outlook improve after enduring damaging distributional pressure. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 have been very strong but fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's strict guidelines. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/14/16 and went through a long and choppy consolidation. It completed a Secondary Offering on 6/24/14.
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$109.47	+1.89 1.75%	$110.31	$113.26	-3.35%	1,544,814 141.60%	1,091,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 2/15/2018 1:23:16 PM Rebounding near its all-time high, it found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and its sales revenues growth rate recently showed deceleration in sequential comparisons. Fundamental concerns remain as earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria).
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HCC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C C Insurance Hldgs	$31.75	+0.82 2.63%	$32.66	$31.19	1.78%	703,980 86.80%	811,000
Most Recent Note for HCC - 2/15/2018 1:31:25 PM Hitting a new all-time high today. Reported earnings +161% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. 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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LPX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Louisiana Pacific Corp	$29.16	-0.91 -3.03%	$30.28	$31.07	-6.15%	2,064,985 117.06%	1,764,000
Most Recent Note for LPX - 2/15/2018 2:02:07 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 have been showing strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria).
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MAR - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Marriott International	$142.24	-3.00 -2.07%	$144.95	$149.21	-4.67%	2,041,902 87.30%	2,339,000
Most Recent Note for MAR - 2/15/2018 2:03:50 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently while consolidating near its all-time high. Reported earnings +32% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily after a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$44.73	+1.38 3.17%	$44.85	$48.10	-7.02%	326,020 115.20%	283,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 2/15/2018 2:05:01 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's gain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/26/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep 17 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13 raised fundamental concerns."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$11.25	+0.03 0.27%	$11.34	$11.91	-5.54%	87,289 138.55%	63,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/15/2018 2:05:44 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground after volume-driven gains last week. 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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QLYS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Qualys Inc	$71.60	+3.65 5.37%	$71.60	$68.10	5.14%	189,539 78.00%	243,000
Most Recent Note for QLYS - 2/15/2018 2:11:00 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support after recently violating its 50 DMA line, but it did not form a sound base pattern. Reported Dec '17 earnings +39% on +20% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong. It went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/06/15.
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QNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Quinstreet Inc	$12.41	-0.65 -4.98%	$13.25	$13.25	-6.34%	477,111 83.41%	572,000
Most Recent Note for QNST - 2/15/2018 2:12:05 PM Held its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain on 2/01/18 after 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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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$59.50	+1.65 2.85%	$59.78	$58.85	1.10%	534,751 113.78%	470,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 2/15/2018 2:12:56 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Showing strong earnings increases with impressive sales revenues growth acceleration in quarterly comparisons through Dec '17. Had a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years.
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SERV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc	$54.45	+2.33 4.47%	$54.83	$54.48	-0.06%	531,138 94.68%	561,000
Most Recent Note for SERV - 2/15/2018 2:13:58 PM Gapped up today and hit a new high. The 2/09/18 mid-day report noted - "Prior quarterly earnings increases through Sep '17 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues increases have been in the +5-8% range. Encountering distributional pressure and slumping below its 50 DMA line this week. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/09/15."
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SINA - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sina Corporation	$118.77	+1.22 1.04%	$121.03	$122.93	-3.38%	921,763 101.63%	907,000
Most Recent Note for SINA - 2/15/2018 2:17:55 PM This China- based Internet Content firm rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($109) this week and is challenging its 52-week high with a 5th consecutive big volume gain. Tested support at its 200 DMA during its consolidation. Reported Dec '17 earnings +25% on +61% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown great increases versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved after a downturn in FY '14.
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TAL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Tal International Group	$34.97	+1.66 4.98%	$35.10	$36.16	-3.29%	4,084,639 76.32%	5,352,000
Most Recent Note for TAL - 2/15/2018 2:25:27 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain since rebounding above its 50 DMA line. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm reported earnings +125% on +66% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had strong earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has improved steadily after a downturn in FY '13.
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USAK - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking U S A Truck Inc	$24.42	-1.35 -5.25%	$26.10	$27.45	-11.05%	97,139 94.31%	103,000
Most Recent Note for USAK - 2/15/2018 2:26:46 PM Held its ground since its gap up and additional volume-driven gains. The 2/07/18 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history has been erratic since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/17/06."
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$76.90	+2.44 3.27%	$81.40	$80.13	-4.04%	2,219,582 89.00%	2,494,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 2/15/2018 2:30:22 PM Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high following a brief consolidation below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +47% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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