Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2017
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DOW 20735.12 73.82 (0.36%) | NASDAQ 5838.26 16.62 (0.29%) | S&P 500 2356.71 8.26 (0.35%)

Time of Screening : 3/23/2017 12:04:37 PM Report Released : 3/23/2017 12:53:47 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
MOMO - NASDAQ Momo Inc.	$34.12	+1.31 3.99%	$34.49	2,836,672 79.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,578,000	$35.76 -4.59%	3/7/2017	$29.71	PP = $27.83 MB = $29.22
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2017 12:37:14 PM G - Hovering near its all-time high, extended from its previously noted base. Prior highs in the $27-28 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/7/2017. Click here.
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STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.com Inc	$119.03	-2.73 -2.24%	$121.25	212,513 80.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 265,500	$136.00 -12.48%	2/16/2017	$129.45	PP = $123.85 MB = $130.04
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2017 12:47:45 PM G - Sinking further below the 50 DMA line today and raising concerns as it undercut the recent low ($120.11 on 3/02/17) triggering a more worrisome technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($125.46) would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/16/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAOI - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Applied Optoelectronics	$51.52	-1.11 -2.11%	$53.15	$56.14	-8.23%	666,063 59.79%	1,114,000
Most Recent Note for AAOI - 3/23/2017 12:05:38 PM Consolidating near all-time highs after getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong Dec '16 quarter earnings and sales revenues increases, but prior earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$107.92	+1.83 1.72%	$108.63	$109.87	-1.77%	6,483,605 66.70%	9,720,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 3/23/2017 12:10:38 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +30% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14. Owned already by 2,323 top-rated funds, whereas the fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest stocks begining to attract more serious institutional interest
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BBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Beasley Broadcast Grp A	$11.61	-0.75 -6.03%	$12.98	$12.75	-8.98%	22,384 106.59%	21,000
Most Recent Note for BBGI - 3/23/2017 12:12:32 PM Perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BMCH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc BMC Stock Holdings Inc	$22.95	+0.35 1.55%	$23.10	$22.80	0.66%	375,115 77.03%	487,000
Most Recent Note for BMCH - 3/23/2017 12:13:06 PM Rising since it completed a Secondary Offering on 3/15/17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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BOBE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Bob Evans Farms Inc	$62.56	-0.49 -0.77%	$63.28	$63.58	-1.61%	164,945 60.20%	274,000
Most Recent Note for BOBE - 3/23/2017 12:13:47 PM Perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$21.07	+0.07 0.33%	$21.22	$22.18	-5.00%	350,331 66.35%	528,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 3/23/2017 12:15:47 PM Perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CHFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Charter Financial Corp	$18.10	+0.13 0.72%	$18.10	$20.10	-9.95%	33,859 73.61%	46,000
Most Recent Note for CHFN - 3/23/2017 12:17:14 PM Pulled back near its 50 DMA line, retreating from multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern."
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CIM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Chimera Investment Corp	$20.21	+0.15 0.75%	$20.25	$20.17	0.20%	950,312 66.92%	1,420,000
Most Recent Note for CIM - 3/23/2017 12:18:40 PM This REIT pulled back and tested support at its 200 DMA line then rallied steadily since last noted with caution in the 8/04/16 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fundamental guidelines."
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CVCO - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing Cavco Industries Inc	$117.15	+1.25 1.08%	$117.40	$121.70	-3.74%	27,993 75.66%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CVCO - 3/23/2017 12:21:39 PM Perched at all-time highs. Reported earnings +52% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ELOS - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Syneron Medical Ltd	$10.83	+0.13 1.17%	$11.25	$10.85	-0.23%	242,295 68.44%	354,000
Most Recent Note for ELOS - 3/23/2017 12:23:21 PM Rebounded near multi-year highs with volume-driven gains in recent months. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual (A criteria) earnings and sub par sales revenues growth history. This Israeli Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/30/05."
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HQY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service HealthEquity, Inc	$42.19	-1.64 -3.74%	$43.31	$49.25	-14.33%	360,528 61.63%	585,000
Most Recent Note for HQY - 3/23/2017 12:27:12 PM Pulled back below its 50 DMA line ($44.92). Reported earnings +0% on +30% sales revenues for the Jan '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 10/20/16. Completed its $14 IPO on 7/31/14 followed by an additional Public Offering on 5/05/15 and a Secondary Offering on 9/23/15.
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HSII - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heidrick & Struggles	$26.05	+0.60 2.36%	$26.25	$26.45	-1.51%	63,061 92.74%	68,000
Most Recent Note for HSII - 3/23/2017 12:29:44 PM Reported earnings +229% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but prior results were erratic. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line. Went through a deep consolidation from its high after a "negative reversal" when noted in the 12/02/15 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$29.50	+0.65 2.25%	$29.55	$29.75	-0.84%	20,599 62.42%	33,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 3/23/2017 12:30:51 PM Making very little headway above previously noted resistance in the $29 area after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$28.40	-1.20 -4.05%	$28.85	$31.70	-10.41%	2,474,131 862.07%	287,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 3/23/2017 12:33:51 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 3/20/17 while perched at an all-time high. Undercutting its 50 DMA line today after pricing the offering. Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted with caution in the 10/08/15 mid-day report - "Prior history is not a good match for the investment system's winning models."
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ORA - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Ormat Technologies Inc	$56.33	+0.02 0.03%	$56.55	$59.63	-5.54%	113,144 60.50%	187,000
Most Recent Note for ORA - 3/23/2017 12:38:03 PM Perched near its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on -3% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PLCE - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Childrens Place Retail	$119.55	+3.45 2.97%	$119.55	$121.15	-1.32%	288,075 58.08%	496,000
Most Recent Note for PLCE - 3/23/2017 12:40:15 PM Gapped up for an impressive volume-driven gain on 3/08/17 and stubbornly holding its ground near all-time highs. Reported earnings +58% on +4% sales revenues for the Jan '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings and sales revenues growth rate is sub par and not showing great growth in demand for new products or services (N criteria).
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$70.36	+2.18 3.20%	$70.54	$69.50	1.24%	416,172 99.33%	419,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 3/23/2017 12:41:46 PM Hitting a new all-time high today with a gap up gain. Noted in recent mid-day reports rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +135% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SP - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc SP Plus Corp	$33.75	+0.20 0.60%	$33.75	$38.55	-12.45%	62,095 79.61%	78,000
Most Recent Note for SP - 3/23/2017 12:43:28 PM Making gradual progress after prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Technically broke out with a big volume-driven gain on 2/23/17. 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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STL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Sterling Bancorp	$23.48	+0.73 3.19%	$23.50	$25.85	-9.19%	938,872 63.78%	1,472,000
Most Recent Note for STL - 3/23/2017 12:45:21 PM Retreated from its 52-week high and violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven losses. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/16/16. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior 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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SWIR - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Sierra Wireless Inc	$30.40	+1.95 6.85%	$30.60	$29.85	1.84%	532,750 101.48%	525,000
Most Recent Note for SWIR - 3/23/2017 12:49:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Gapped up on 2/10/17 for a considerable gain and rallied further, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings and improved sales in the Dec '16 quarter. Prior 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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TMHC - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Taylor Morrison Hme Cl A	$21.35	+0.50 2.40%	$21.41	$22.17	-3.70%	908,691 93.87%	968,000
Most Recent Note for TMHC - 3/23/2017 12:51:42 PM Gapped down 3/22/17 after proposing a new Public Offering perched at its 52-week high. It is consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($20.11). Made steady progress following a new Public Offering on 1/31/17. 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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YIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Yintech Investment Holdings Inc	$20.05	-0.55 -2.67%	$20.72	$22.97	-12.71%	104,493 99.52%	105,000
Most Recent Note for YIN - 3/23/2017 12:53:46 PM Volume-driven losses this week erased a lot of the previous volume-driven gains after spiking to new highs above prior resistance in the $20 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed very strong sales and earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '16 quarters, but limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Rallied back after a rough start following its $13.50 IPO on 4/27/16."
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