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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2018
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DOW 24437.99 -170.99 (-0.69%) | NASDAQ 7200.79 20.23 (0.28%) | S&P 500 2673.06 -4.61 (-0.17%)
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Time of Screening :
3/2/2018 12:04:48 PM Report Released :
3/2/2018 1:03:26 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.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group |
PRICE |
CHANGE
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Day High |
Volume
(% DAV)
(50 DAV) |
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Date
Featured |
Price
Featured |
Pivot Point |
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Max Buy |
SPLK
- NASDAQ
Splunk Inc
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$100.12
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+6.48
6.92%
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$100.48
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3,440,492
238.92% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,440,000
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$97.27
2.93%
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2/15/2018 |
$96.06
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PP = $93.68
MB = $98.36 |
Most Recent Note - 3/2/2018 12:57:13 PM
G - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Color code was changed to green after rising above the "max buy" level. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +76% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2018 versus the year ago period.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/16/2018. Click here.
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% From Hi |
Volume
% DAV |
DAV |
BA
- NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major
Boeing Co
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$341.77 |
-7.93
-2.27%
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$342.60
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$371.60
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-8.03% |
5,322,761
97.52%
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5,458,000
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Most Recent Note for BA - 3/2/2018 12:06:10 PM
Abruptly retreated from its all-time high to near its 50 DMA line. 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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BLD
- NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc
Topbuild Corp
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$70.00 |
+2.00
2.94%
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$71.29
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$78.64
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-10.99% |
267,083
100.79%
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265,000
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Most Recent Note for BLD - 3/2/2018 12:07:54 PM
Sputtering since noted 2/27/18 as it revered early gains and fell below its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest comparisons. Reported Dec '17 earnings +42% on +13% sales revenues. Sub par sales revenues growth and limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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CASA
- NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure
Casa Systems Inc
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$22.83 |
+0.16
0.69%
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$22.89
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$24.24
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-5.83% |
281,981
90.09%
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313,000
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Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/2/2018 12:09:35 PM
Holding is ground since hitting an all-time high with 4 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17.
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CRM
- NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Salesforce.com Inc
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$120.28 |
+0.85
0.71%
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$120.34
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$122.47
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-1.79% |
4,169,145
88.22%
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4,726,000
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Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/2/2018 12:11:13 PM
Very extended from any sound base today and hitting all-time highs with volume-driven gains. 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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HEES
- NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components
H & E Equipment Svcs Inc
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$39.25 |
+0.68
1.76%
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$39.66
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$41.72
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-5.92% |
275,085
109.16%
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252,000
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Most Recent Note for HEES - 3/2/2018 12:18:41 PM
Reported earnings +120% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) no not match favorably with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HLG
- NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education
Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads
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$61.67 |
+2.17
3.64%
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$61.67
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$60.90
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1.26% |
80,035
75.50%
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106,000
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Most Recent Note for HLG - 3/2/2018 12:19:33 PM
This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched at its all-time high after an impressive spurt of gains. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line and in recent weeks held its ground in a very tight range near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) history has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ICUI
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies
I C U Medical Inc
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$241.38 |
+18.28
8.19%
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$249.00
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$240.20
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0.49% |
138,155
160.65%
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86,000
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Most Recent Note for ICUI - 3/2/2018 12:24:46 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported strong Dec '17 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain because its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down.
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MSCC
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir
Microsemi Corp
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$67.19 |
+2.89
4.49%
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$67.50
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$66.34
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1.28% |
31,138,849
2,330.75%
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1,336,000
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Most Recent Note for MSCC - 3/2/2018 12:27:48 PM
Perched near its all-time high with gains on 3/01/18 news it will be bought by fellow chip maker Microchip Technology (MCHP). Reported earnings +17% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history was below the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/09/06.
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STB
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks
Student Transportation
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$7.50 |
+0.01
0.07%
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$7.50
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$7.51
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-0.20% |
1,671,259
207.10%
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807,000
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Most Recent Note for STB - 3/2/2018 12:57:59 PM
Gapped up on 2/28/18 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
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$21.97 |
-0.11
-0.50%
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$21.98
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$25.30
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-13.16% |
3,249,857
84.96%
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3,825,000
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Most Recent Note for STM - 3/2/2018 12:58:33 PM
Slumping below its 50 DMA line again this week. 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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SUPV
- NYSE - Banks-Foreign
Grupo Superviel Cl B Ads
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$29.20 |
-0.49
-1.65%
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$31.35
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$33.85
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-13.74% |
377,185
92.45%
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408,000
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Most Recent Note for SUPV - 3/2/2018 1:01:03 PM
This Argentinian Bank is sputtering below its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported Dec '17 earnings +9% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamentals are sub par and limited history is a concern. Up from its $11 IPO on 5/19/16.
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UTMD
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies
Utah Medical Products
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$86.50 |
-1.05
-1.20%
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$87.90
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$94.00
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-7.98% |
13,515
112.63%
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12,000
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Most Recent Note for UTMD - 3/2/2018 1:02:25 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support in the $85 area. Reported earnings +38% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VEEV
- NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical
Veeva Systems Inc Cl A
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$72.60 |
+2.65
3.79%
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$72.60
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$71.35
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1.75% |
828,385
76.07%
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1,089,000
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Most Recent Note for VEEV - 3/2/2018 1:03:21 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 new all-time highs with considerable volume-driven gains this week. 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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