Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 1st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2018
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DOW 25045.9 16.7 (0.07%) | NASDAQ 7280.11 7.1 (0.10%) | S&P 500 2711.7 -2.13 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 3/1/2018 11:54:18 AM Report Released : 3/1/2018 12:41:52 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$77.73	+1.04 1.36%	$77.94	$79.71	-2.48%	208,687 72.97%	286,000
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 3/1/2018 11:56:24 AM Hovering near its all-time high. Reported earnings +125% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Through Sep '17 its quarterly earnings comparisons were consistently below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09.
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$75.44	+3.00 4.14%	$75.90	$78.59	-4.01%	7,606,897 230.16%	3,305,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 3/1/2018 12:00:20 PM During the recent consolidation it found support at its 50 DMA line and above prior highs. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jan '18. Prior sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, but improved since a downturn in FY '13-14.
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BUFF - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc	$40.01	-0.05 -0.12%	$40.05	$40.15	-0.35%	1,552,869 78.27%	1,984,000
Most Recent Note for BUFF - 3/1/2018 12:00:34 PM Gapped up on 2/23/18 hitting a new all-time high on M&A news it will be acquired by General Mills Inc (GIS). Reported Dec '17 earnings +50% on +14% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a Secondary Offering on 6/28/16.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$119.85	+3.60 3.10%	$122.47	$118.15	1.44%	8,216,351 180.18%	4,560,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/1/2018 12:04:53 PM Very extended from any sound base after gapping up today hitting a all-time high. This Computer Software -Enterprise firm reported earnings +25% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Already owned by more than 1,977 top-rated funds (I criteria), it made gradual progress since 10/06/10 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$22.84	-0.16 -0.70%	$23.20	$25.92	-11.88%	8,394 76.31%	11,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 3/1/2018 12:07:49 PM Hovering near its all-time high, it has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Reported earnings +80% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year-ago period, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline. Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $5-7 million range, rather minuscule, along with its small supply (S criteria) of only 5.1 million shares in the public float. Limited history is a concern since its $14 IPO on 6/29/17.
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$45.40	+0.33 0.73%	$45.75	$51.48	-11.81%	535,446 76.27%	702,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 3/1/2018 12:11:02 PM Sputtering below ts 50 DMA line ($46.63). Reported earnings +58% on +40% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history was noted as a concern in prior mid-day reports. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and on 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00.
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$43.16	+0.00 0.00%	$44.09	$45.87	-5.91%	608,072 111.57%	545,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/1/2018 12:12:41 PM Its 50 DMA line acted as support on prior pullbacks. Reported earnings +34% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth.
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MCRN - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Milacron Holdings Corp	$21.19	-0.25 -1.14%	$21.49	$22.62	-6.34%	419,489 89.63%	468,000
Most Recent Note for MCRN - 3/1/2018 12:14:01 PM Pulling back from its all-time high after an impressive streak of 8 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +0% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$45.85	+0.35 0.77%	$49.50	$48.10	-4.68%	237,335 86.30%	275,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 3/1/2018 12:18:11 PM Off early highs after hitting a new all-time high today. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line when last noted in the 2/15/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +6% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison below 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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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$48.56	-0.25 -0.51%	$48.80	$49.89	-2.67%	26,226,112 62.08%	42,243,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/1/2018 12:21:31 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after a spurt of gains. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/10/18 mid-day report - "Recent quarters through Nov '17 show sales and earnings increasing greatly, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PANW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Palo Alto Networks	$175.48	+2.11 1.22%	$175.94	$179.15	-2.05%	864,315 64.36%	1,343,000
Most Recent Note for PANW - 3/1/2018 12:22:53 PM Reported earnings +37% on +28% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Hit yet another new 52-week high with a gap up and volume-driven gain on 2/27/18 while adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has remained strong. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/16.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$18.45	+0.95 5.43%	$18.45	$18.65	-1.07%	446,626 130.98%	341,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/1/2018 12:24:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while tallying another big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +80% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SEDG - NASDAQ - Energy-Solar Solaredge Technologies	$49.30	-0.75 -1.50%	$49.90	$51.20	-3.71%	455,797 57.84%	788,000
Most Recent Note for SEDG - 3/1/2018 12:26:15 PM Israel-based Energy - Solar firm had a "breakaway gap" for a considerable volume-driven gain on 2/15/18 and tallied additional volume driven gains for new all-time highs. Bullish action came after it reported Dec '17 earnings +166% on +70% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with a great acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Disciplined investors may wait for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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STB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Student Transportation	$7.50	+0.01 0.07%	$7.51	$7.51	-0.20%	4,197,469 627.42%	669,000
Most Recent Note for STB - 3/1/2018 12:27:32 PM Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$22.08	-0.72 -3.16%	$22.39	$25.30	-12.73%	2,412,484 64.33%	3,750,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 3/1/2018 12:32:33 PM Gapped down today slumping below its 50 DMA line again. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after wedging to its January high, This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +173% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, adding to a streak of strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TAL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Tal International Group	$36.62	-1.14 -3.02%	$37.51	$39.28	-6.77%	4,641,206 78.88%	5,884,000
Most Recent Note for TAL - 3/1/2018 12:34:34 PM Stalled after hitting new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. 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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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$45.86	-1.32 -2.79%	$47.78	$48.30	-5.06%	449,573 131.45%	342,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 3/1/2018 12:35:56 PM Pulling back today. Hit a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session when the mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The prior 3 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, however, sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VAC - NYSE - Leisure-Services Marriott Vacations Wrld	$144.57	+4.07 2.90%	$146.85	$154.14	-6.21%	179,047 96.78%	185,000
Most Recent Note for VAC - 3/1/2018 12:38:47 PM Finding support again near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -15% on -15% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year ago period. The prior 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have steadily improved since a downturn in FY '11-12.
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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$70.70	+1.00 1.43%	$70.79	$71.05	-0.49%	1,256,035 118.38%	1,061,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 3/1/2018 12:41:25 PM Reported earnings +5% on +23% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Spiked to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/17.
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ZNH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines China South Airline Ads	$65.16	-0.95 -1.44%	$65.96	$70.52	-7.60%	29,391 61.23%	48,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 3/1/2018 12:41:38 PM This thinly-traded Chinese Transportation - Airline firm is near 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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