Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2018
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DOW 24245.97 -436.34 (-1.77%) | NASDAQ 7211.62 -133.67 (-1.82%) | S&P 500 2665.93 -46 (-1.70%)

Time of Screening : 3/22/2018 11:55:19 AM Report Released : 3/22/2018 1:09:36 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
FIVE - NASDAQ Five Below Inc	$69.94	+2.80 4.17%	$70.49	2,182,036 214.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,016,000	$73.55 -4.91%	3/9/2018	$68.58	PP = $73.65 MB = $77.33
Most Recent Note - 3/22/2018 12:10:02 PM Y - Reported earnings +31% on +30% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. New pivot point was cited based on its 1/05/18 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($66.70). The recent low ($60.00 on 2/06/18) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/9/2018. Click here.
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HQY - NASDAQ HealthEquity, Inc	$66.79	+1.33 2.03%	$68.75	839,210 123.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 680,000	$66.25 0.82%	2/20/2018	$56.37	PP = $55.41 MB = $58.18
Most Recent Note - 3/22/2018 12:12:51 PM G - Tallying a 3rd consecutive gain 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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WB - NASDAQ Weibo Corp	$123.25	-10.89 -8.12%	$132.00	1,471,679 76.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,933,000	$142.12 -13.27%	1/16/2018	$126.33	PP = $122.21 MB = $128.32
Most Recent Note - 3/22/2018 1:09:32 PM G - Today's volume-driven loss has it slumping below its 50 DMA line ($129.52) which recently acted as support. Recently reported earnings +88% on +77% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/8/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Accenture Plc	$150.59	-11.44 -7.06%	$157.94	$165.58	-9.05%	3,616,929 157.26%	2,300,000
Most Recent Note for ACN - 3/22/2018 11:56:37 AM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/31/12.
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$87.44	-4.80 -5.20%	$91.56	$92.65	-5.62%	522,608 57.56%	908,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 3/22/2018 11:58:22 AM Tested support at its 50 DMA line recently and rallied to new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +82% on -7% lower sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Noted with caution in the 1/24/18 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Sales revenues rose +74%, +16%, +11%, and +5% in the Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 periods, respectively, This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$30.76	-1.11 -3.48%	$31.49	$33.05	-6.93%	43,981,743 58.22%	75,539,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 3/22/2018 11:59:34 AM Gapped down today pulling back after recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$234.84	-15.21 -6.08%	$245.17	$274.97	-14.59%	2,453,910 81.31%	3,018,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 3/22/2018 12:01:10 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +21% on +38% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Went through a long and deep consolidation and rebounded to hit new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/15.
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$46.09	-4.39 -8.70%	$49.66	$52.33	-11.92%	2,492,714 102.54%	2,431,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 3/22/2018 12:02:23 PM This China-based online retailer is pulling back from its all-time high. Made gradual progress 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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$118.17	-3.53 -2.90%	$120.66	$128.87	-8.30%	3,637,125 62.14%	5,853,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/22/2018 12:03:42 PM Gapped down for a second consecutive session. The 3/05/18 mid-day report 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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DOV - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Dover Corp	$100.16	-2.91 -2.82%	$102.00	$109.06	-8.16%	1,194,902 92.48%	1,292,000
Most Recent Note for DOV - 3/22/2018 12:04:46 PM Retreating below its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Went through a choppy consolidation from its all-time high hit when 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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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$36.90	-0.95 -2.51%	$37.80	$38.25	-3.53%	639,490 63.63%	1,005,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 3/22/2018 12:05:40 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high. 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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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$44.16	-0.40 -0.90%	$44.80	$47.75	-7.52%	645,225 59.25%	1,089,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/22/2018 12:12:14 PM Retreated from its all-time high, finding support near its 50 DMA line ($44.14) after completing a Secondary Offering on 3/15/18. 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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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$85.38	-2.14 -2.45%	$88.38	$89.31	-4.40%	134,531 61.15%	220,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 3/22/2018 12:13:58 PM This Chinese Commercial Services - Staffing firm found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs then gapped up on 3/02/18 and powered to new all-time highs with additional volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +48% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11.
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$6.85	+0.05 0.74%	$6.90	$6.80	0.74%	14,924 82.91%	18,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 3/22/2018 12:17:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of gains. Reported earnings +11% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Completed new Public Offerings on 8/09/16, 5/22/15 and Jul 2014. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. The Finance - Mortgage REIT industry group has a Group Relative Strength Rating of 6. It has a very small supply of only 5.4 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. The fact-based investment system's guidelines say that low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$22.58	-0.05 -0.22%	$22.70	$22.95	-1.61%	29,219 63.52%	46,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 3/22/2018 1:00:00 PM Consolidating since noted with caution in the 3/06/18 mid-day report after hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain - "Reported earnings +55% on +51% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The Sep '17 quarter showed sub par sales revenues +8% and -10% lower earnings than the year ago period. Limited history is a concern since its $16 IPO on 10/27/17."
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$86.95	+6.59 8.20%	$88.76	$90.34	-3.75%	408,626 274.25%	149,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 3/22/2018 1:02:13 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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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MKTAY - NASDAQ - Bldg-Hand Tools Makita Corp Adr	$49.78	+0.59 1.20%	$49.78	$51.40	-3.15%	164,139 863.89%	19,000
Most Recent Note for MKTAY - 3/22/2018 1:02:24 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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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$58.41	-2.66 -4.35%	$60.30	$63.42	-7.89%	29,765,886 58.48%	50,896,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/22/2018 1:03:20 PM Perched near its 52-week high after 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	$63.33	-1.19 -1.84%	$64.26	$65.75	-3.68%	370,586 58.27%	636,000
Most Recent Note for ORBK - 3/22/2018 1:03:34 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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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$13.75	+0.30 2.23%	$13.95	$13.55	1.48%	196,001 79.35%	247,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/22/2018 1:03:48 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	$43.58	-3.31 -7.05%	$46.52	$47.72	-8.69%	551,170 120.34%	458,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/22/2018 1:04:57 PM Perched at its all-time high after volume-driven gains. 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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SINA - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sina Corporation	$108.88	-8.64 -7.35%	$116.72	$124.60	-12.62%	602,868 61.58%	979,000
Most Recent Note for SINA - 3/22/2018 1:07:24 PM This China- based Internet Content is slumping below its 50 DMA line today, retreating from its 52-week high. Tested support at its 200 DMA during its recent consolidation. Reported Dec '17 earnings +25% on +61% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown great increases versus the year-ago periods. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved after a downturn in FY '14.
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SRI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Stoneridge Inc	$28.87	+0.09 0.31%	$29.44	$30.34	-4.85%	144,931 69.01%	210,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 3/22/2018 1:07:50 PM Gapped up on 3/20/18 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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