Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2018
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DOW 24732.27 -274.76 (-1.10%) | NASDAQ 7487.66 -23.35 (-0.31%) | S&P 500 2751.51 -13.8 (-0.50%)

Time of Screening : 3/14/2018 12:04:01 PM Report Released : 3/14/2018 12:42:08 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
PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$82.35	+2.15 2.68%	$83.44	5,888,352 59.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 9,934,000	$86.32 -4.60%	2/1/2018	$80.35	PP = $79.49 MB = $83.46
Most Recent Note - 3/14/2018 12:29:39 PM G - Gapped up, rising considerably today after quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($79.36). Subsequent losses below the 50 DMA line and recent low ($71.63 on 2/09/18) would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/26/2018. Click here.
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SQ - NYSE Square Inc	$53.44	+1.61 3.11%	$54.84	12,238,696 78.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,681,000	$53.79 -0.65%	3/5/2018	$49.70	PP = $49.66 MB = $52.14
Most Recent Note - 3/14/2018 12:33:38 PM G - Gapped up today, technically, getting more extended from the prior base while rallying well above its "max buy" level with a big gain backed by higher volume. Prior highs in the $49-47 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/5/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$11.35	+0.25 2.25%	$11.60	$11.20	1.34%	102,483 105.65%	97,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 3/14/2018 12:06:14 PM Powering to new 52-week highs again today, adding more volume-driven gains following a big "breakaway gap" on 3/06/18. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +257% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AMTD - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa T D Ameritrade Hldg Corp	$60.98	-0.75 -1.21%	$61.90	$63.01	-3.22%	2,257,099 64.43%	3,503,000
Most Recent Note for AMTD - 3/14/2018 12:07:40 PM Pulling back from a new all-time high hit since last noted in the 2/27/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +53% on +46% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate showed encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons, up +5%, +7%, +11% and up +19% in the Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters, respectively."
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$325.62	-13.05 -3.85%	$340.52	$371.60	-12.37%	4,964,457 82.78%	5,997,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 3/14/2018 12:15:04 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high, and today's big loss is violating its 50 DMA line. The 3/02/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$31.38	+1.38 4.60%	$31.40	$31.13	0.80%	557,385 122.77%	454,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/14/2018 12:15:40 PM At its all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains backed by heavier volume, very extended from any sound base. Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17.
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EBIX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Ebix Inc	$82.80	+0.50 0.61%	$83.75	$87.50	-5.37%	158,185 88.87%	178,000
Most Recent Note for EBIX - 3/14/2018 12:19:39 PM Reported earnings +11% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Recently wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines due to up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/25/11."
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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$28.97	+1.76 6.47%	$29.61	$33.81	-14.32%	555,153 155.51%	357,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 3/14/2018 12:21:28 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line after a gap down and damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session, retreating from its all-time high. This Chinese Insurance- Broker was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings and sales revenues history."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$89.25	+1.16 1.32%	$89.89	$88.73	0.59%	217,581 71.57%	304,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 3/14/2018 12:22:54 PM Hitting another new all-time high today. Held its ground and made gradual progress after the 2/28/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter. Showing encouraging sequential acceleration but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria."
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$46.70	+0.90 1.97%	$47.50	$47.57	-1.83%	926,924 141.73%	654,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/14/2018 12:23:32 PM Recently rallied to a new all-time high. 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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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$13.55	+0.27 2.03%	$13.90	$14.07	-3.70%	45,434 252.41%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/14/2018 12:25:02 PM Tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today and within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +68% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$58.85	-0.58 -0.98%	$59.89	$63.42	-7.21%	46,035,617 94.93%	48,493,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/14/2018 12:26:10 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with recent gap up gains adding to an impressive spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$49.40	+0.94 1.94%	$50.07	$55.50	-10.99%	219,596 88.91%	247,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 3/14/2018 12:27:11 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($48.10). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$19.03	+0.13 0.66%	$19.25	$19.60	-2.93%	291,882 66.79%	437,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/14/2018 12:27:46 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after big volume-driven gains. 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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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$13.13	+0.48 3.75%	$13.40	$13.06	0.50%	250,164 137.45%	182,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/14/2018 12:30:59 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of big volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 12/19/17 mid-day report with caution - "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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TSG - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming The Stars Group Inc	$27.05	-2.20 -7.52%	$28.05	$29.80	-9.23%	731,853 234.57%	312,000
Most Recent Note for TSG - 3/14/2018 12:35:34 PM Gapped down today following Dec '17 quarterly earnings news, retreating toward its 50 DMA line. Noted in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +38% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$36.10	+1.99 5.83%	$36.28	$35.84	0.73%	18,248,207 59.34%	30,752,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 3/14/2018 12:38:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since a big gap up and volume-driven gain on 2/08/18 after it reported earnings +73% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. 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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UCBA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan United Community Bancorp	$24.95	+0.00 0.00%	$25.00	$25.20	-0.99%	16,790 119.93%	14,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/14/2018 12:41:38 PM Thinly-traded Finance - Savings Loan firm gapped up on 3/12/18 following M&A news it will be bought by Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB) in a cash or stock deal.
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ZNH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines China South Airline Ads	$64.34	-1.30 -1.98%	$65.50	$70.52	-8.76%	30,929 60.65%	51,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 3/14/2018 12:42:02 PM This thinly-traded Chinese Transportation - Airline firm is hovering 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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