Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2017
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DOW 20461.89 -61.39 (-0.30%) | NASDAQ 5883.79 34.32 (0.59%) | S&P 500 2348.4 6.21 (0.27%)

Time of Screening : 4/19/2017 12:11:10 PM Report Released : 4/19/2017 12:47:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
ESNT - NYSE Essent Group Ltd	$39.07	+1.13 2.99%	$39.50	758,253 110.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 687,000	$38.53 1.41%	4/4/2017	$36.38	PP = $36.81 MB = $38.65
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2017 12:22:26 PM G - Color code is changed to green as today's volume-driven gain has it rallying above its "max buy" level to a new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($35.94) and recent lows define important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/10/2017. Click here.
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SIRI - NASDAQ Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$5.00	-0.06 -1.12%	$5.01	26,242,832 113.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 23,058,000	$5.53 -9.52%	3/13/2017	$5.48	PP = $5.32 MB = $5.59
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2017 12:42:38 PM G - Color code is changed to green after early losses today undercut the recent low ($5.04 on 3/27/17). It is up from the session's early low ($4.95), but a prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line ($5.09) is needed for its outlook to improve. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/13/2017. Click here.
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ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$280.04	-2.82 -1.00%	$282.43	559,884 87.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 641,700	$289.27 -3.19%	3/6/2017	$274.96	PP = $278.73 MB = $292.67
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2017 12:47:41 PM Y - A volume-driven loss today is raising concerns and testing prior highs in the $278 area defining important support along with its 50 DMA line ($279.61). More damaging losses leading to violations would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 79, just below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/7/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$39.58	+1.53 4.01%	$39.66	$39.81	-0.59%	7,117,193 80.12%	8,883,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 4/19/2017 12:15:26 PM Gapped up today challenging multi-year highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation from new highs hit since last noted with caution in the 2/16/17 mid-day report - "Reported +158% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Jan '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady. There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2028 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria)."
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CUNB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest C U Bancorp	$36.48	+0.33 0.90%	$36.55	$40.30	-9.49%	183,107 167.99%	109,000
Most Recent Note for CUNB - 4/19/2017 12:18:10 PM Slumped further below its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Following 4/06/17 M&A news it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Perched at all-time highs after volume-driven gains and no resistance remains. Reported earnings +30% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain."
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DY - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Dycom Inds Inc	$107.85	+4.70 4.56%	$109.16	$103.80	3.90%	1,148,008 179.94%	638,000
Most Recent Note for DY - 4/19/2017 12:19:49 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with another big volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +52% on +25% sales revenues for Jan '17 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison)."
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FBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast First Conn Bancorp Inc	$25.10	+1.10 4.58%	$25.20	$25.00	0.40%	34,402 137.61%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FBNK - 4/19/2017 12:23:40 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating. Reported earnings +39% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. 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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FSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First South Bancorp	$12.25	-0.16 -1.29%	$12.45	$12.94	-5.33%	19,312 193.12%	10,000
Most Recent Note for FSBK - 4/19/2017 12:25:04 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss. The 4/17/17 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong but sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HPJ - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Highpower International	$5.75	+0.15 2.68%	$5.75	$5.80	-0.86%	181,308 96.96%	187,000
Most Recent Note for HPJ - 4/19/2017 12:25:30 PM Perched near multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Old overhead supply through the $8 level remains as a possible source of some resistance. Sep and Dec '16 quarterly results showed great sales revenues and earnings increases, however, prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the earnings guidelines (C criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria of the fact-based investment systems are satisfied."
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$134.94	+7.51 5.89%	$136.40	$130.13	3.70%	3,510,950 227.39%	1,544,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 4/19/2017 12:27:23 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +137% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MOCO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mocon Inc	$29.75	+0.03 0.08%	$29.75	$30.15	-1.33%	58,073 145.18%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MOCO - 4/19/2017 12:27:34 PM Gapped up 4/17/17 on M&A news. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Morgan Stanley	$42.27	+1.06 2.57%	$42.94	$47.33	-10.69%	11,281,990 100.26%	11,253,000
Most Recent Note for MS - 4/19/2017 12:29:47 PM Slumped below prior lows after violating its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +82% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MTG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance M G I C Invt Corp	$11.04	+0.09 0.78%	$11.15	$11.35	-2.73%	3,999,377 104.40%	3,831,000
Most Recent Note for MTG - 4/19/2017 12:33:01 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs. Due to report Mar '17 quarterly results tomorrow. Showed improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '16 quarters. Sub par sales revenues growth history indicates no new product or service (N criteria) in great demand.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$141.38	-1.98 -1.38%	$144.00	$148.29	-4.66%	4,111,247 77.98%	5,272,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 4/19/2017 12:34:20 PM Slumping from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($143). Made gradual progress since a "breakaway gap" on 1/19/17. Reported earnings +567% on +35% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarter. Sales revenues and earnings growth rate acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons is encouraging. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,488 in Mar '17. This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a match with A criteria. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11.
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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$11.68	+0.08 0.69%	$11.73	$12.37	-5.58%	192,085 110.39%	174,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 4/19/2017 12:35:26 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with heavier than average volume behind recent losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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QIWI - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr QIWI Plc Cl B Ads	$17.04	+0.01 0.06%	$17.18	$17.90	-4.80%	518,818 87.20%	595,000
Most Recent Note for QIWI - 4/19/2017 12:35:51 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '16 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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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$71.52	+0.93 1.32%	$71.77	$74.99	-4.63%	563,686 132.32%	426,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 4/19/2017 12:36:44 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Repeatedly noted in recent mid-day reports - "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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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$5.96	+0.42 7.58%	$6.20	$5.96	0.00%	908,221 192.01%	473,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 4/19/2017 12:37:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted with caution in the 3/06/17 mid-day report - "Recently tallying considerable volume-driven gains, but fundamental and technical concerns remain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply after a deep consolidation. Reported earnings +33% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$82.87	+0.88 1.07%	$83.71	$90.45	-8.38%	99,470 85.75%	116,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 4/19/2017 12:38:37 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$52.98	+1.56 3.03%	$53.08	$52.26	1.38%	299,195 77.11%	388,000
Most Recent Note for SODA - 4/19/2017 12:45:14 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. Reported earnings +196% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems has an erratic annual earnings history (A criteria), so it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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