Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 17th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2017
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DOW 20550.94 -68.83 (-0.33%) | NASDAQ 5813.73 -1.17 (-0.02%) | S&P 500 2340.41 -6.81 (-0.29%)

Time of Screening : 2/17/2017 11:36:12 AM Report Released : 2/17/2017 12:09:17 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$118.66	+18.49 18.46%	$119.39	3,230,624 443.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 728,000	$103.00 15.20%	12/30/2016	$96.77	PP = $99.00 MB = $103.95
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2017 11:38:34 AM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big "breakaway gap" after reporting earnings +30% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. . Color code was changed to yellow as it was noted - "Recovered impressively and faces no resistance due to overhead supply, but it has not formed a sound base after its gap down on 1/17/17." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/18/2017. Click here.
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NTES - NASDAQ Netease Inc Adr	$292.41	-6.32 -2.12%	$295.76	980,672 97.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,006,000	$299.68 -2.43%	2/10/2017	$259.30	PP = $272.68 MB = $286.31
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2017 11:59:15 AM Y - Triggered a technical buy signal with a big "breakaway gap" backed by heavy volume on the prior session. Reported earnings +57% on +43% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. NTES was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/14/16 high plus 10 cents in the 2/10/17 mid-day report (read here) when noted - "Subsequent volume driven gains for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Due to report Dec '16 earnings on 2/15/17 and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Gradually rebounding after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/12/16." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/10/2017. Click here.
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SBCF - NASDAQ Seacoast Banking Corp Fl	$24.04	-0.19 -0.78%	$24.20	188,000 65.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 289,000	$25.13 -4.34%	2/13/2017	$24.84	PP = $23.10 MB = $24.26
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2017 12:04:51 PM Y - Holding its ground stubbornly since its 2/13/17 gap up was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/04/17 high plus 10 cents. Its solid volume-driven gain clinched a technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/15/17. Prior highs in the $23 area define initial support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/13/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
B - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Barnes Group Inc	$48.94	+0.65 1.35%	$50.00	$49.90	-1.92%	109,539 57.96%	189,000
Most Recent Note for B - 2/17/2017 11:41:07 AM Touched a new 52-week high today. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '16 were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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BWFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Bankwell Financial Group, Inc	$32.24	+0.09 0.28%	$32.26	$34.80	-7.36%	8,961 68.93%	13,000
Most Recent Note for BWFG - 2/17/2017 11:46:17 AM Perched near all-time highs. This thinly traded Bank holding company reported +23% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$77.51	+7.06 10.02%	$77.94	$70.67	9.68%	954,551 186.07%	513,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 2/17/2017 11:49:24 AM Gapped up today rallying to new all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +83% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly sales and earnings comparisons were sub par.
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ELOS - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Syneron Medical Ltd	$9.90	+0.05 0.51%	$10.00	$10.65	-7.04%	250,852 110.02%	228,000
Most Recent Note for ELOS - 2/17/2017 11:50:01 AM There was a "negative reversal" on 2/15/17 following big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual (A criteria) earnings and sub par sales revenues growth history. This Israeli Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/30/05."
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FNSR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Finisar Corporation	$32.40	-2.38 -6.86%	$32.80	$36.85	-12.09%	4,717,897 164.27%	2,872,000
Most Recent Note for FNSR - 2/17/2017 11:50:59 AM Gapped down today. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +132% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct '16 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Quarterly comparisons through Apr '16 showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.'"
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FRBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Bank NJ	$14.58	+0.78 5.62%	$14.80	$14.00	4.11%	34,567 138.27%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FRBA - 2/17/2017 11:52:10 AM Hitting new all-time highs. Reported Dec '16 quarterly earnings +129% on +28% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '16 quarters, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are another reason its fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$41.82	-0.29 -0.68%	$42.04	$42.17	-0.84%	112,464 64.63%	174,000
Most Recent Note for FRME - 2/17/2017 11:54:43 AM Made gradual progress into new all-time high territory. Quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$25.95	-0.05 -0.19%	$26.10	$27.05	-4.07%	38,675 77.35%	50,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 2/17/2017 11:55:29 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Dec '16 earnings +21% on +5% sales and fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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JACK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Jack In The Box Inc	$106.85	-2.45 -2.24%	$109.51	$113.30	-5.69%	280,625 62.78%	447,000
Most Recent Note for JACK - 2/17/2017 11:56:19 AM Hovering in a tight range near its all-time high. Noted with caution in the 11/22/16 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +66% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues and earnings in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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KB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks K B Financial Group Adr	$41.02	-0.16 -0.39%	$41.07	$42.04	-2.43%	166,125 116.17%	143,000
Most Recent Note for KB - 2/17/2017 11:56:35 AM Fundamental concerns remain for this South Korean banking firm.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$81.74	-0.01 -0.01%	$82.79	$81.77	-0.04%	399,041 86.19%	463,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 2/17/2017 11:56:53 AM Prior mid-day reports noted - "Rallying into new high territory with great volume conviction, very extended from any sound base. Reported +200% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but the 2 prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MFC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Manulife Financial Corp	$18.83	-0.02 -0.08%	$18.90	$19.52	-3.53%	1,790,577 73.60%	2,433,000
Most Recent Note for MFC - 2/17/2017 11:57:15 AM Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 11/06/07 mid-day report.
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NSSC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services N A P C O Security Tech	$8.38	-0.33 -3.74%	$8.70	$9.75	-14.10%	62,803 251.21%	25,000
Most Recent Note for NSSC - 2/17/2017 11:58:03 AM Slumping below its 50 DMA line, retreating from multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +0% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues growth and earnings (C and A criteria) history is below guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ORA - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Ormat Technologies Inc	$56.17	-0.32 -0.57%	$56.95	$56.51	-0.60%	93,481 57.70%	162,000
Most Recent Note for ORA - 2/17/2017 12:01:54 PM Recently wedging higher, perched at all-time highs. Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$67.06	-0.09 -0.13%	$67.60	$67.68	-0.92%	979,510 59.26%	1,653,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 2/17/2017 12:03:41 PM Reported +31% earnings on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $88 level.
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$4.99	-0.01 -0.20%	$5.02	$5.24	-4.77%	106,067 65.07%	163,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 2/17/2017 12:04:05 PM Recently tallying considerable volume-driven gains, but fundamental and technical concerns remain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply after a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +33% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$70.49	-0.17 -0.24%	$70.76	$73.08	-3.54%	494,603 65.17%	759,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 2/17/2017 12:06:24 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +38% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a choppy consolidation and rose to new highs since noted with caution in the 8/20/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SWIR - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Sierra Wireless Inc	$27.25	+1.02 3.90%	$27.25	$26.50	2.83%	300,092 85.25%	352,000
Most Recent Note for SWIR - 2/17/2017 12:06:34 PM Gapped up on 2/10/17 for a considerable gain and rallied further, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings and improved sales in the Dec '16 quarter. 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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TEDU - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Tarena International, Inc	$15.54	+0.10 0.65%	$15.72	$17.75	-12.45%	183,984 85.18%	216,000
Most Recent Note for TEDU - 2/17/2017 12:06:46 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +36% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown sales revenue growth rate decelerating. Its $9 IPO was on 4/03/14."
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$69.52	-1.05 -1.49%	$70.52	$72.21	-3.73%	146,317 69.67%	210,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 2/17/2017 12:08:11 PM Consolidating near all-time highs. Reported +73% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$22.21	+0.15 0.68%	$22.23	$22.70	-2.16%	11,646 97.05%	12,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 2/17/2017 12:08:32 PM Gapped up on 2/06/17 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons also were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This thinly-traded Bank holding company is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines,
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WB - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Weibo Corp	$54.34	-0.92 -1.66%	$55.34	$56.30	-3.48%	779,138 60.12%	1,296,000
Most Recent Note for WB - 2/17/2017 12:09:10 PM Quietly touched a new all-time high on the prior session when the mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +140% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, continuing its strong quarterly earnings track record. Completed its $17 IPO in April 2014. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history for this China-based Internet - Content firm remains a concern."
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