Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2018
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Time of Screening : 3/21/2018 12:26:07 PM Report Released : 3/21/2018 1:25:41 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
HQY - NASDAQ HealthEquity, Inc	$65.88	+1.34 2.08%	$66.25	526,379 79.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 665,000	$65.00 1.35%	2/20/2018	$56.37	PP = $55.41 MB = $58.18
Most Recent Note - 3/21/2018 12:57:56 PM G - Hitting new all-time highs and getting very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $55 area define initial support along with its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +57% on +29% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/21/2018. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$128.10	+0.67 0.52%	$131.97	1,416,751 85.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,664,000	$142.97 -10.40%	12/29/2017	$113.06	PP = $123.58 MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 3/21/2018 1:25:33 PM G - Meeting resistance today near its 50 DMA line ($127.98) which is now downward sloping. The prior low ($109.06 on 2/09/18) defines the next important support to watch. Reported earnings +55% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/27/2018. 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	$12.13	+0.03 0.21%	$12.15	$12.25	-1.02%	83,537 73.28%	114,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 3/21/2018 12:29:48 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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BAP - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Credicorp Ltd	$225.06	+2.67 1.20%	$225.20	$237.99	-5.43%	218,384 86.32%	253,000
Most Recent Note for BAP - 3/21/2018 12:37:17 PM Endured distributional pressure in recent weeks yet today's gain has it rebounding above its 50 DMA line to within -5% of its all-time high. This Peru-based Bank recently reported earnings +23% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Had a big downturn in FY '13 earnings (the A criteria).
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$122.93	-2.19 -1.75%	$123.28	$128.87	-4.61%	8,661,216 154.22%	5,616,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/21/2018 12:40:14 PM Gapped down today. The 3/05/18 mid-day report last noted - "Getting more extended from any sound base with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain hitting another new 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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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$31.16	+1.40 4.70%	$31.28	$29.82	4.49%	115,492 100.43%	115,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 3/21/2018 12:42:18 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today while tallying a 9th consecutive gain in an impressive streak marked by heavy volume. Reported earnings +32% on +14% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter and recent comparisons show better earnings with sales revenues acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CVTI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Covenant Transport Grp	$33.06	+1.23 3.86%	$33.06	$33.36	-0.90%	221,105 115.76%	191,000
Most Recent Note for CVTI - 3/21/2018 12:43:44 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and rising after it gapped up on 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 - "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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DOV - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Dover Corp	$103.10	-0.81 -0.78%	$104.22	$109.06	-5.46%	1,198,876 95.83%	1,251,000
Most Recent Note for DOV - 3/21/2018 12:47:06 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Went through a choppy consolidation from its all-time high hit when last noted with caution in the 1/31/18 mid-day report - "Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '17. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$25.25	+0.15 0.60%	$25.25	$25.10	0.60%	18,427 80.12%	23,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 3/21/2018 12:48:48 PM Extended from any sound base. Tested support at its 50 DMA line recently then spiked to new all-time highs with an impressive 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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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$39.72	-0.04 -0.10%	$39.93	$39.95	-0.58%	64,311 95.99%	67,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 3/21/2018 12:50:03 PM Perched at its all-time high after volume-driven gains, extended from prior highs in the $36 area. The past 3 quarterly earnings increases through Dec '17 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system.
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$51.28	+1.58 3.18%	$51.73	$51.48	-0.39%	643,435 99.30%	648,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 3/21/2018 12:55:05 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Limited history and other concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports - "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). 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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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$89.91	-1.04 -1.14%	$92.13	$92.91	-3.23%	105,596 77.08%	137,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 3/21/2018 12:59:05 PM Gapped up on 3/07/18 for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time high, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +76% on +25% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$55.00	+1.19 2.21%	$55.19	$55.06	-0.11%	65,422 70.35%	93,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 3/21/2018 1:00:35 PM Hitting a new all-time high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +55% on +16% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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MKTAY - NASDAQ - Bldg-Hand Tools Makita Corp Adr	$48.80	-0.40 -0.80%	$49.10	$51.40	-5.06%	12,501 65.79%	19,000
Most Recent Note for MKTAY - 3/21/2018 1:01:42 PM Perched near its all-time high. Japanese manufacturer of professional power tools reported earnings +35% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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MSCI - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty M S C I Inc	$158.18	+0.10 0.06%	$158.62	$158.54	-0.23%	405,903 72.22%	562,000
Most Recent Note for MSCI - 3/21/2018 1:04:36 PM Extended from any sound base, it found support at its 50 DMA line again and rallied to new 52-week 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 +42% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a small downturn in FY '13.
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ORBK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Orbotech Ltd	$64.82	-0.05 -0.08%	$65.30	$65.75	-1.41%	948,404 157.02%	604,000
Most Recent Note for ORBK - 3/21/2018 1:04:53 PM This Israel-based manufacturer of optical inspection/process control systems gapped up on 3/19/18 M&A news with KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC), 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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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$123.97	+2.29 1.88%	$124.46	$131.20	-5.51%	482,366 80.93%	596,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 3/21/2018 1:05:54 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating since it gapped up on 2/01/18 hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but its 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$45.93	+1.01 2.25%	$47.16	$46.39	-0.99%	472,141 106.10%	445,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/21/2018 1:10:56 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with yet another volume-driven gain. Due to report earnings news for the Feb '18 quarter after the market closes on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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	$28.97	+0.18 0.63%	$29.19	$30.34	-4.52%	189,566 92.47%	205,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 3/21/2018 1:13:22 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$30.46	-0.47 -1.50%	$31.00	$32.10	-5.12%	46,089 271.11%	17,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/21/2018 1:15:08 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company is consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines, enduring distributional pressure while perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The 4 latest quarterly earnings comparisons were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$32.80	+1.45 4.61%	$33.15	$36.80	-10.88%	26,042,059 79.01%	32,962,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 3/21/2018 1:18:04 PM Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session when noted in the mid-day report - "Made gradual progress since a big gap up on 2/08/18, and is extended from any sound base. 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	$25.40	+0.30 1.20%	$25.50	$25.20	0.79%	20,605 98.12%	21,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/21/2018 1:18:18 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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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$180.65	-3.54 -1.92%	$183.04	$203.63	-11.29%	3,511,923 74.56%	4,710,000
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 3/21/2018 1:19:37 PM Consolidating since last noted with caution in the 3/09/18 mid-day report - "Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session, rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high. Retreated from multi-year highs very abruptly with recent volume-driven losses and named a new CEO on 2/06/18. Reported earnings +180% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns."
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XCRA - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg Xcerra Corp	$12.00	+0.21 1.78%	$12.08	$11.87	1.10%	688,014 65.03%	1,058,000
Most Recent Note for XCRA - 3/21/2018 1:23:17 PM Extended from prior highs in the $10 area after an impressive steak of gains in recent weeks. Quarterly comparisons through Jan '18 have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw with regard to the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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