Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 19th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2018
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DOW 24619.25 -327.26 (-1.31%) | NASDAQ 7313.6 -168.39 (-2.25%) | S&P 500 2711.8 -40.21 (-1.46%)

Time of Screening : 3/19/2018 12:19:22 PM Report Released : 3/19/2018 1:15:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
LMAT - NASDAQ Lemaitre Vascular Inc	$36.77	+0.05 0.14%	$37.14	98,474 78.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 126,000	$39.88 -7.80%	3/19/2018	$36.77	PP = $39.98 MB = $41.98
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2018 1:05:19 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/20/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong, as it reported +62% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Recently consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/04/17. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/15/2017. Click here.
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SQ - NYSE Square Inc	$53.53	-1.36 -2.48%	$55.89	10,531,139 66.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,941,000	$55.54 -3.63%	3/5/2018	$49.70	PP = $49.66 MB = $52.14
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2018 1:09:54 PM G - Touched a new high today and it is extended from the prior base. 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	$11.65	+0.20 1.75%	$11.73	$11.80	-1.27%	72,166 68.08%	106,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 3/19/2018 12:20:31 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with 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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ANET - NYSE - Computer-Networking Arista Networks, Inc	$275.79	-17.93 -6.10%	$283.50	$311.67	-11.51%	963,271 71.46%	1,348,000
Most Recent Note for ANET - 3/19/2018 12:23:54 PM Gapped down today, retreating abruptly after rebounding near its all-time high with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Tallied impressive gains backed by above average volume since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/21/18. Fundamentals remain strong. Patient investors may watch for a sound new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$47.11	-1.48 -3.05%	$49.82	$51.03	-7.68%	1,917,829 80.99%	2,368,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 3/19/2018 12:28:23 PM This China-based online retailer is hovering near its all-time high, holding its ground stubbornly following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/06/18 after reporting Dec '17 earnings +133% on +31% sales revenues. The prior quarter (September '17) it reported earnings +13% on +19% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Reported very strong earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 quarters. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $10 IPO in May 2015."
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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$30.86	-0.69 -2.19%	$31.39	$34.21	-9.79%	382,276 65.68%	582,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/19/2018 12:30:51 PM There was a noted "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session following 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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CVTI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Covenant Transport Grp	$32.00	+0.20 0.63%	$33.36	$32.38	-1.17%	218,256 121.25%	180,000
Most Recent Note for CVTI - 3/19/2018 12:31:52 PM Gapped up 3/15/18 hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain after the company raised its guidance. Found support above its 200 DMA line after the 2/14/18 mid-day report noted - "Consolidating below its 50 DMA line. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DPS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Dr Pepper Snapple Group	$118.34	+0.74 0.63%	$118.46	$126.65	-6.56%	2,212,733 81.05%	2,730,000
Most Recent Note for DPS - 3/19/2018 12:34:54 PM Holding its ground since a gap up on 1/29/18 on M&A news of an agreement to merge with Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$22.85	-0.05 -0.22%	$24.20	$23.00	-0.65%	23,625 107.39%	22,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 3/19/2018 12:36:50 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line recently then spiked to new all-time highs with a spurt of gains. Recently reported earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. "
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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$35.85	-0.25 -0.69%	$36.63	$36.88	-2.79%	950,013 100.11%	949,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 3/19/2018 12:42:44 PM Extended from any sound base and encountering distributional pressure after recently wedging to new all-time highs. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +75% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12.
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$24.35	+0.42 1.74%	$24.44	$25.92	-6.07%	10,861 72.41%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 3/19/2018 12:44:13 PM This thinly-traded holding company in the Finance - Commercial Loans industry group is hovering near its all-time high. 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. 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.
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$44.48	-0.02 -0.04%	$44.74	$47.75	-6.85%	810,032 82.15%	986,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/19/2018 12:45:03 PM Retreated from its all-time high and tested its 50 DMA line ($43.90) with a gap down 3/15/18 after pricing a Secondary Offering. The 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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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$111.52	-9.10 -7.54%	$118.95	$123.96	-10.04%	1,882,212 129.36%	1,455,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 3/19/2018 12:48:25 PM Reported earnings +30% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarters had earnings growth versus the year-ago period above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$165.72	-6.13 -3.56%	$171.36	$184.79	-10.32%	225,960 68.89%	328,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 3/19/2018 12:50:53 PM Retreating from its all-time high, undercutting prior highs in the $170 area. Found support at its 50 DMA line after noted with caution in the 1/22/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +77% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$15.68	+0.53 3.50%	$15.93	$15.25	2.82%	34,992 166.63%	21,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/19/2018 1:05:50 PM Tallying a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain today and hitting another new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$58.92	-1.66 -2.74%	$60.99	$63.42	-7.10%	35,101,500 70.20%	50,003,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/19/2018 1:06:08 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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ORBK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Orbotech Ltd	$62.89	+2.99 4.99%	$65.75	$60.42	4.09%	3,578,293 832.16%	430,000
Most Recent Note for ORBK - 3/19/2018 1:07:25 PM This Israel-based manufacturer of optical inspection/process control systems gapped up again today hitting new multi-year highs. The 3/08/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$12.68	+0.23 1.81%	$12.86	$13.40	-5.41%	158,381 70.39%	225,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/19/2018 1:07:45 PM Powered to 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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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$42.46	-1.76 -3.97%	$46.39	$45.44	-6.55%	644,192 152.65%	422,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/19/2018 1:08:47 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern. Completed its $11 IPO on 5/24/17 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/30/17."
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SRI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Stoneridge Inc	$24.37	-0.56 -2.25%	$25.00	$26.47	-7.93%	134,311 76.75%	175,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 3/19/2018 1:12:12 PM Hovering within striking distance of multi-year highs. Reported earnings +24% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and its fundamentals are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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STB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Student Transportation	$7.51	+0.01 0.13%	$7.52	$7.54	-0.40%	885,984 81.13%	1,092,000
Most Recent Note for STB - 3/19/2018 1:12:57 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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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$18.88	-0.37 -1.92%	$19.40	$19.46	-2.98%	110,603 71.36%	155,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 3/19/2018 1:13:17 PM Powered to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of gains with above average volume. Found support and stayed above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +100% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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UCBA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan United Community Bancorp	$25.00	-0.10 -0.40%	$25.05	$25.20	-0.79%	23,896 140.56%	17,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/19/2018 1:15:15 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	$62.39	-1.92 -2.99%	$63.18	$70.52	-11.53%	36,411 71.39%	51,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 3/19/2018 1:15:31 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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