Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 23rd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2018
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DOW 23962.83 4.94 (0.02%) | NASDAQ 7125.31 -41.37 (-0.58%) | S&P 500 2633.42 -10.27 (-0.39%)

Time of Screening : 3/23/2018 12:29:44 PM Report Released : 3/23/2018 1:20:57 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
FIVE - NASDAQ Five Below Inc	$70.88	+0.92 1.32%	$72.20	987,890 91.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,085,000	$73.55 -3.63%	3/9/2018	$68.58	PP = $73.65 MB = $77.33
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2018 12:49:20 PM Y - Early gain today challenged its all-time high. Posted a solid volume-driven gain on the prior session after reporting 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 ($66.80). 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	$64.60	-2.22 -3.32%	$66.09	668,475 94.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 708,000	$68.75 -6.04%	2/20/2018	$56.37	PP = $55.41 MB = $58.18
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2018 1:00:50 PM G - Pulling back today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains 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 3/22/2018. Click here.
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PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$109.33	-1.40 -1.26%	$110.45	540,231 69.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 777,000	$113.93 -4.04%	2/15/2018	$95.01	PP = $93.61 MB = $98.29
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2018 1:09:22 PM G - Hovering near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($96.86) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $93 area. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/7/2018. Click here.
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SQ - NYSE Square Inc	$51.74	-3.42 -6.20%	$54.63	11,048,111 72.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,344,000	$58.46 -11.50%	3/5/2018	$49.70	PP = $49.66 MB = $52.14
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2018 1:13:44 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after retreating near its "max buy" level with today's 3rd consecutive loss after getting very 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
BBD - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Bradesco Sa Adr	$11.53	+0.09 0.74%	$11.62	$13.18	-12.56%	6,177,687 66.59%	9,277,000
Most Recent Note for BBD - 3/23/2018 12:34:20 PM Reported earnings +9% for the Dec '17 quarter. This Brazilian bank has slumped below its 50 DMA line and it has been consolidating since last noted with caution in the 1/26/18 mid-day report hitting new multi-year highs and approaching its all-time high - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 show earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Consensus estimates are calling for a -73% downward turn in its FY '17 earnings."
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CFR - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Cullen Frost Bankers Inc	$103.72	-1.91 -1.81%	$106.09	$111.10	-6.64%	313,022 71.79%	436,000
Most Recent Note for CFR - 3/23/2018 12:35:52 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line, Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '17 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$50.95	+0.16 0.31%	$52.00	$53.02	-3.91%	28,153 70.38%	40,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 3/23/2018 12:39:52 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling, stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains when last noted with caution in the 2/26/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +200% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. 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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$116.45	-1.59 -1.35%	$118.31	$128.87	-9.64%	5,361,320 89.27%	6,006,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/23/2018 12:43:13 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line and prior highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Gapped down on the prior 2 sessions and the mid-day reports cautioned - "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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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$170.65	+7.54 4.62%	$174.70	$178.34	-4.31%	660,978 110.35%	599,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 3/23/2018 12:46:35 PM Rebounding today quickly repairing the prior session's 50 DMA line violation. Reported earnings +22% on +27% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline and fundamental concerns remain.
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$24.23	+0.23 0.94%	$24.45	$25.25	-4.06%	26,309 109.62%	24,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 3/23/2018 12:47:02 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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FOE - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Ferro Corp	$23.21	-0.04 -0.17%	$23.40	$25.50	-8.98%	334,278 82.74%	404,000
Most Recent Note for FOE - 3/23/2018 12:54:49 PM Hovering near multi-year highs. Recently found support at its 200 DMA and then tested its 50 DMA line this week. Reported Dec '17 earnings +7% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady and above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HOME - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores At Home Group Inc	$31.57	+5.11 19.31%	$33.25	$34.02	-7.20%	2,111,957 812.29%	260,000
Most Recent Note for HOME - 3/23/2018 12:59:34 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line after consolidating above prior highs and its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +79% on +25% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter and prior comparisons were above the year ago period by well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/07/17. Limited and up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern since its $15 IPO in August '16.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$25.88	-0.48 -1.82%	$26.25	$28.71	-9.86%	447,847 65.76%	681,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 3/23/2018 1:04:02 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52 week high. Gradually rebounding toward its all-time high, but fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 2/01/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings results, but its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$7.05	+0.10 1.44%	$7.10	$6.95	1.44%	39,184 206.23%	19,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 3/23/2018 1:05:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of gains. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "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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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$85.52	+0.20 0.23%	$86.90	$90.34	-5.34%	235,240 143.44%	164,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 3/23/2018 1:05:42 PM Gapped on the prior session 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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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$55.17	-3.75 -6.36%	$58.80	$63.42	-13.01%	74,061,321 144.87%	51,122,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/23/2018 1:08:06 PM Reported earnings +213% on +58% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Recent gap up gains added 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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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$49.98	+5.91 13.40%	$50.78	$47.72	4.73%	1,513,942 316.72%	478,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/23/2018 1:10:59 PM Powering to a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported +652% earnings on +83% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. 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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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$30.39	+0.04 0.13%	$30.50	$32.10	-5.33%	14,497 76.30%	19,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/23/2018 1:14:23 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company is consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines, enduring recent 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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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$19.36	-0.26 -1.33%	$19.80	$19.92	-2.81%	141,081 80.62%	175,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 3/23/2018 1:15:31 PM Extended from any sound base. 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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UBFO - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest United Security Bncsh Ca	$10.60	-0.25 -2.30%	$10.90	$11.65	-9.01%	12,249 68.05%	18,000
Most Recent Note for UBFO - 3/23/2018 1:17:32 PM Hovering near its all-time high. This thinly traded Bank holding company showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '17 quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WDC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Western Digital Corp	$94.13	-6.70 -6.64%	$99.32	$106.96	-12.00%	5,268,856 122.67%	4,295,000
Most Recent Note for WDC - 3/23/2018 1:20:10 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss after tallying an impressive streak of big volume-driven gains. Last noted with caution in the 3/13/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +72% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 9/13/17 mid-day report - 'Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.'"
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$178.30	+2.76 1.57%	$183.91	$203.63	-12.44%	3,834,826 79.66%	4,814,000
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 3/23/2018 1:20:54 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since 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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