Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, April 12th, 2019

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Sunday, October 20, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2019
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 26335.78 192.73 (0.74%) | NASDAQ 7965.7 18.34 (0.23%) | S&P 500 2900.69 12.37 (0.43%)

Time of Screening : 4/12/2019 11:45:04 AM Report Released : 4/12/2019 12:46:15 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
More details about this report...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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
FTNT - NASDAQ Fortinet Inc	$92.55	+2.87 3.20%	$92.79	926,099 51.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,787,000	$94.37 -1.93%	4/10/2019	$89.76	PP = $88.70 MB = $93.14
Most Recent Note - 4/12/2019 12:06:23 PM Y - Still below the "max buy" level, yet approaching its all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Highlighted in yellow in the 4/10/19 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 2/25/19 high plus 10 cents. The gain with +57% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal, rising from a flat base during which its 50 DMA line ($84.38) acted as support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/10/2019. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
LHCG - NASDAQ L H C Group Inc	$107.10	+0.08 0.07%	$107.87	118,235 48.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 246,000	$115.54 -7.30%	1/23/2019	$107.29	PP = $107.61 MB = $112.99
Most Recent Note - 4/12/2019 12:26:22 PM G - Slump below its 50 DMA line raised concerns. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($109.65) is needed for its outlook to improve. Prior low ($106.04 on 3/28/19) defines the next important near-term support above its 200 DMA line ($98.86). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/1/2019. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ZBRA - NASDAQ Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$232.98	+6.28 2.77%	$233.03	236,785 51.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 456,000	$226.99 2.64%	2/14/2019	$198.10	PP = $184.85 MB = $194.09
Most Recent Note - 4/12/2019 12:44:24 PM G - Hitting another new all-time high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($203.86) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/25/2019. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALLY - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Ally Financial Inc	$29.17	+0.19 0.67%	$29.44	$29.27	-0.33%	2,266,763 67.62%	3,352,000
Most Recent Note for ALLY - 4/12/2019 11:49:13 AM Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $31 level. Reported strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 with sales revenues growth rate accelerating.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$188.35	+3.37 1.82%	$189.79	$211.70	-11.03%	6,495,880 51.11%	12,709,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 4/12/2019 11:49:37 AM Reported earnings +9% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/25/18 mid-day report with caution - "Owned already by 3,116 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$448.50	+3.21 0.72%	$455.72	$467.26	-4.01%	40,334 47.45%	85,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 4/12/2019 11:51:40 AM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings -45% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CNI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Natl Ry Co	$91.22	+0.90 1.00%	$91.40	$91.90	-0.74%	628,072 61.46%	1,022,000
Most Recent Note for CNI - 4/12/2019 11:53:40 AM Encountered distributional pressure since the 4/04/19 mid-day report last noted - "This Canadian railroad operator has rebounded near its 52-week high after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$13.14	+0.28 2.18%	$13.50	$13.39	-1.87%	112,026 172.35%	65,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 4/12/2019 11:54:52 AM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm is hitting another new high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings of 12 cents per share while sales revenues were $5.8 million for the Jan '19 quarter, versus a 2 cent per share loss on $3.1 million in sales for the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CVGI - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Commercial Vehicle Group	$9.00	+0.03 0.33%	$9.22	$10.28	-12.45%	216,859 100.40%	216,000
Most Recent Note for CVGI - 4/12/2019 11:55:31 AM Recent quarters through Dec '18 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly in FY '17 and `18 but prior history was not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
DISCA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Discovery Com Cl A	$30.09	-0.10 -0.33%	$30.80	$34.89	-13.76%	2,073,656 48.31%	4,292,000
Most Recent Note for DISCA - 4/12/2019 11:59:26 AM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above support at its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods with solid sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern, fundamentally. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 1,013 in Jun '18 to 1,115 in Mar '19, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
FAST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Fastenal Co	$69.00	+0.52 0.76%	$69.30	$69.20	-0.29%	1,098,308 54.24%	2,025,000
Most Recent Note for FAST - 4/12/2019 12:01:05 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. The prior mid-day report noted - "Reported +33% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, marking the 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Small downturn in FY '16 earnings was noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HASI - NYSE - Finance-Mortgage REIT Hannon Armstrong Sus Inf	$26.17	-0.16 -0.61%	$26.49	$26.42	-0.95%	200,269 49.09%	408,000
Most Recent Note for HASI - 4/12/2019 12:07:11 PM This REIT is perched at its all-time high and was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Completed a new Public Offering on 12/12/18 and went through a deeper consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '18 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HLNE - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Hamilton Lane Inc	$47.61	+0.77 1.64%	$47.99	$54.59	-12.79%	88,995 71.77%	124,000
Most Recent Note for HLNE - 4/12/2019 12:07:48 PM Sequential quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 show a decelerating sales revenues growth rate. Went though a deep consolidation since noted in the 7/20/18 mid-day report perched near its all-time high - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$44.05	+1.09 2.54%	$44.23	$49.60	-11.19%	752,505 50.47%	1,491,000
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 4/12/2019 12:20:20 PM Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $49 level. Reported earnings +50% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarters had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sales revenues growth rate has shown some deceleration in sequential comparisons versus the year ago periods. Changed its name from China Lodging Group during a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$336.89	+8.37 2.55%	$340.40	$372.61	-9.59%	667,736 73.14%	913,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 4/12/2019 12:22:25 PM Rebounding toward prior highs after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings -8% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, breaking a streak of 4 quarterly comparisons above +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
INTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Intuit Inc	$259.94	+0.35 0.13%	$261.84	$272.14	-4.48%	845,315 54.08%	1,563,000
Most Recent Note for INTU - 4/12/2019 12:24:07 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 2/25/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PCMI - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics P C M Inc	$37.13	-1.22 -3.17%	$38.48	$39.69	-6.44%	125,885 56.70%	222,000
Most Recent Note for PCMI - 4/12/2019 12:28:18 PM Perched at its all-time high. Held its ground stubbornly after prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Reported earnings of 57 cents per share on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 versus earnings of 3 cents per share in the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed greatly improved earnings increases but sub par sales revenues growth."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$101.53	+1.18 1.18%	$101.84	$103.00	-1.43%	296,113 53.35%	555,000
Most Recent Note for PKI - 4/12/2019 12:29:05 PM Hovering at its all-time high. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +22% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$4.75	+0.10 2.22%	$4.76	$4.77	-0.35%	426,875 406.55%	105,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 4/12/2019 12:30:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Found prompt support and managed a "positive reversal" on 4/02/19 after undercutting its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -8% for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Limited history for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $3 million area leave fundamental concerns."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SOI - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure	$17.87	+0.20 1.13%	$18.32	$20.18	-11.45%	237,939 55.08%	432,000
Most Recent Note for SOI - 4/12/2019 12:36:34 PM Quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since FY '16. History is limited and has been choppy since its $12 IPO in May '17 and an additional Public Offering in Nov '17.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
TGNA - NYSE - Media-Radio/Tv Tegna Inc	$15.86	-0.18 -1.12%	$16.18	$16.04	-1.12%	1,657,124 65.65%	2,524,000
Most Recent Note for TGNA - 4/12/2019 12:37:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains, but the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces some resistance due to overhead supply. Reported stronger sales revenues increases with improved earnings in the Sep and Dec '18 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$898.00	+19.17 2.18%	$915.00	$915.66	-1.93%	12,946 76.15%	17,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 4/12/2019 12:39:47 PM Perched at its all-time high following volume-driven gains. It did not form a sound base. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted on 10/22/18 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list. Reported earnings +117% on +133% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter continuing its strong earnings track record.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
VSM - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Versum Materials Inc	$51.97	+0.06 0.12%	$52.10	$51.99	-0.04%	2,795,261 122.87%	2,275,000
Most Recent Note for VSM - 4/12/2019 12:39:59 PM Posted a big gain on 1/28/19 after M&A news. Reported earnings +2% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior earnings history has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
WTS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Watts Water Technologies	$83.22	-0.30 -0.35%	$84.67	$93.35	-10.86%	62,065 45.30%	137,000
Most Recent Note for WTS - 4/12/2019 12:41:56 PM Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/03/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$7.72	+0.28 3.76%	$7.79	$9.07	-14.88%	338,561 54.78%	618,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 4/12/2019 12:46:10 PM Reported earnings +13% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 2/22/19 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.