Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2017
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DOW 20825.85 136.61 (0.66%) | NASDAQ 5923.92 25.31 (0.43%) | S&P 500 2374.1 13.94 (0.59%)

Time of Screening : 4/5/2017 12:01:19 PM Report Released : 4/5/2017 12:57:26 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
BEAT - NASDAQ BioTelemetry Inc	$27.50	-1.10 -3.85%	$29.00	224,208 62.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 361,000	$29.50 -6.78%	2/14/2017	$25.10	PP = $24.55 MB = $25.78
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2017 12:09:53 PM G - Its 50 DMA line ($25.73) and prior highs in the $24 area define important near-term support. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/3/2017. Click here.
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ESNT - NYSE Essent Group Ltd	$37.97	+1.59 4.37%	$38.05	801,810 113.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 704,000	$38.10 -0.34%	4/4/2017	$36.38	PP = $36.81 MB = $38.65
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2017 12:22:10 PM Y - Challenging its 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Rallying above the new pivot point cited based on its 3/16/17 high, clearing the "double bottom" base formed over the past 8 weeks, triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define important near-term support. Subsequent losses leading to violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/10/2017. Click here.
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LITE - NASDAQ Lumentum Holdings Inc	$48.95	-1.50 -2.97%	$50.45	1,072,354 58.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,839,000	$55.92 -12.46%	2/8/2017	$44.60	PP = $44.80 MB = $47.04
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2017 12:31:23 PM G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($46.86) which defines important near-term support to watch above prior highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/14/2017. Click here.
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NTES - NASDAQ Netease Inc Adr	$281.20	+8.11 2.97%	$282.35	697,950 60.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,151,000	$308.66 -8.90%	2/10/2017	$259.30	PP = $272.68 MB = $286.31
Most Recent Note - 4/5/2017 12:49:57 PM G - Rebounding today after violating its 50 DMA line ($279.76) with a volume-driven loss on the prior session triggering a technical sell signal. Prior highs in the $272 area define important chart support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/23/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$58.30	-0.03 -0.05%	$59.42	$61.00	-4.43%	141,968 73.56%	193,000
Most Recent Note for APOG - 4/5/2017 12:06:33 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high $61.00 and all-time high ($61.05 in June 2015). Due to report Feb '17 quarterly results on 4/12/17, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 2/16/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +15% sales revenues for the Nov '16 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/20/15."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$6.77	-0.12 -1.74%	$6.95	$7.26	-6.75%	133,665 87.36%	153,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 4/5/2017 12:07:33 PM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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BMTC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Bryn Mawr Bank Corp	$39.50	+0.05 0.13%	$40.20	$42.60	-7.28%	35,137 71.71%	49,000
Most Recent Note for BMTC - 4/5/2017 12:12:15 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior 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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CAC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Camden National Corp	$42.80	-0.36 -0.83%	$43.78	$45.43	-5.79%	38,564 104.23%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CAC - 4/5/2017 12:13:32 PM Prior quarterly earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria).
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DVMT - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Dell Technologies Inc	$64.79	+0.61 0.95%	$64.93	$65.78	-1.51%	820,037 66.51%	1,233,000
Most Recent Note for DVMT - 4/5/2017 12:14:59 PM Perched within striking distance of its prior high. The 4/04/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Building an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Oct '16 and Jan '17 quarters. Prior sales revenues growth and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Conn Bancorp Inc	$24.55	+0.05 0.20%	$25.00	$25.00	-1.80%	19,174 71.01%	27,000
Most Recent Note for FBNK - 4/5/2017 12:25:08 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating. Reported earnings +50% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '13 earnings.
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ING - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance I N G Group Nv Adr	$14.95	+0.02 0.10%	$15.10	$15.80	-5.41%	2,126,016 68.45%	3,106,000
Most Recent Note for ING - 4/5/2017 12:26:20 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +65% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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LVNTA - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Liberty Interactv Vent A	$51.88	+1.45 2.88%	$52.17	$50.82	2.09%	1,517,003 278.86%	544,000
Most Recent Note for LVNTA - 4/5/2017 12:33:15 PM Gapped up on the prior session and it is hitting new highs on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It has been perched near its all-time high and built a base-on-base pattern. Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history has not been strong and steady. Consensus estimates are calling for a loss in FY '17."
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MCS - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Marcus Corp	$31.05	+0.00 0.00%	$31.45	$32.60	-4.75%	34,264 60.11%	57,000
Most Recent Note for MCS - 4/5/2017 12:34:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +15% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted with caution in the 11/28/16 mid-day report - "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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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$179.04	-6.83 -3.67%	$190.73	$200.90	-10.88%	119,033 58.93%	202,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 4/5/2017 12:42:15 PM Violated its 50 DMA line and it is testing prior highs in the $178 area with a considerable loss today. A prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +35% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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MSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Microsemi Corp	$50.16	-0.55 -1.08%	$51.20	$57.97	-13.47%	557,647 63.95%	872,000
Most Recent Note for MSCC - 4/5/2017 12:45:54 PM Still consolidating below its 50 DMA line which acted as resistance since last noted with caution in the 1/30/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history was below the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/09/06."
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$27.00	+0.80 3.05%	$27.00	$27.70	-2.53%	120,576 88.66%	136,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 4/5/2017 12:48:13 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gain after holding its ground stubbornly, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PCH - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Potlatch Corp	$45.90	-0.15 -0.33%	$46.30	$46.40	-1.08%	200,952 75.26%	267,000
Most Recent Note for PCH - 4/5/2017 12:51:01 PM This REIT's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria).
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PLCE - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Childrens Place Retail	$111.95	-2.15 -1.88%	$114.80	$122.95	-8.95%	312,209 61.70%	506,000
Most Recent Note for PLCE - 4/5/2017 12:53:03 PM Pulling back from its all-time high, slumping near prior highs in the $111 area and its 50 DMA line defining near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$12.16	-0.10 -0.82%	$12.34	$12.37	-1.70%	177,186 99.54%	178,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 4/5/2017 12:54:02 PM Found prompt support after recently undercutting its 50 DMA line. The 3/10/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +27% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downward turn in its FY '14 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria)."
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PWR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Quanta Services Inc	$36.22	-0.13 -0.36%	$36.59	$38.82	-6.70%	1,034,308 60.77%	1,702,000
Most Recent Note for PWR - 4/5/2017 12:56:17 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '16 quarters but fundamental concens remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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YIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Yintech Investment Holdings Inc	$20.24	-0.96 -4.53%	$21.36	$22.97	-11.89%	158,232 143.85%	110,000
Most Recent Note for YIN - 4/5/2017 12:57:22 PM Encountering distributional pressure. Found support at prior resistance in the $20 area during its pullback in recent weeks following a technical breakout. 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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