Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 19th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2018
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DOW 24623.5 -124.57 (-0.50%) | NASDAQ 7229.68 -65.56 (-0.90%) | S&P 500 2687.04 -21.6 (-0.80%)

Time of Screening : 4/19/2018 12:36:04 PM Report Released : 4/19/2018 1:14:40 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$83.47	-0.98 -1.15%	$84.95	285,308 82.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 346,000	$85.00 -1.79%	4/17/2018	$82.85	PP = $79.50 MB = $83.48
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2018 1:02:37 PM G - Perched at its all-time high today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Color code was changed to green after quickly rising above its "max buy" level. Prior high in the $79 area defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/18/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AA - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Aluminum Alcoa Inc	$60.73	+1.33 2.24%	$62.35	$60.28	0.75%	7,535,644 190.20%	3,962,000
Most Recent Note for AA - 4/19/2018 12:39:05 PM Rallied straight up from the bottom of a 13-week cup, hitting a new 52-week highs again today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +22% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Recently found support at its 200 DMA line. Noted in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported Dec '17 earnings +643% on +25% sales revenues. Earnings history has been erratic and prior mid-day reports noted -'Fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines.'"
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$254.27	-22.78 -8.22%	$267.02	$287.32	-11.50%	1,433,099 151.33%	947,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 4/19/2018 12:45:46 PM Gapped down today, pulling back after quiet gains this week challenging its all-time high. Due to report first quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 after the close of market. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line whikle consolidating since last noted in the 1/31/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +100% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison showing very encouraging sales revenues and earning growth rate acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15, a small flaw in its fundamentals under the fact-based investment system."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$196.43	-9.89 -4.79%	$203.62	$216.00	-9.06%	1,504,647 146.08%	1,030,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/19/2018 12:47:22 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session after challenging its all-time high. Reported Mar '18 quarterly earnings +38% on +35% sales revenues, its 7th consecutive strong quarterly comparison more than +25% versus the the year ago period (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$48.15	+0.23 0.48%	$49.76	$52.33	-7.99%	2,222,644 81.12%	2,740,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 4/19/2018 12:48:11 PM This China-based online retailer is still hovering near its all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Made gradual progress following a considerable 'breakaway gap' on 3/06/18 after reporting Dec '17 earnings +133% on +31% sales revenues. The prior quarter (September '17) it reported earnings +13% on +19% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Reported very strong earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 quarters. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $10 IPO in May 2015.'"
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$62.12	+1.31 2.15%	$62.16	$61.44	1.11%	25,870 78.39%	33,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 4/19/2018 12:49:30 PM Rallying today for a 4th consecuive gain on ever-increasing volume hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GOOS - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Canada Goose Hldgs Cl A	$36.30	+1.31 3.74%	$37.22	$38.25	-5.10%	1,181,026 123.93%	953,000
Most Recent Note for GOOS - 4/19/2018 12:54:22 PM Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '17 quarters. Limited history is a concern. Rose considerably since it completed its $17 IPO on 3/16/17 and a Secondary Offering on 6/27/17.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$464.60	-6.43 -1.37%	$468.00	$473.79	-1.94%	763,928 95.25%	802,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 4/19/2018 12:54:51 PM Gapped up on the prior session and powered to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +43% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.
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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$97.49	-5.35 -5.21%	$102.69	$103.87	-6.15%	214,911 119.40%	180,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 4/19/2018 12:56:50 PM Made gradual progress since a big "breakaway gap" on 3/07/18. Pulling back this week after hitting new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +76% on +25% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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OLBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Old Line Bancshares Inc	$34.39	+0.53 1.57%	$34.50	$33.99	1.18%	47,025 88.73%	53,000
Most Recent Note for OLBK - 4/19/2018 12:58:07 PM Perched at its all-time high, posting a 4th consecutive small volume-driven gain and rising from a short flat base during which its 50 DMA line acted as support. Reported earnings +33% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Three of the 4 past quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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POOL - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Pool Corp	$142.02	-4.85 -3.30%	$148.96	$150.26	-5.48%	376,040 154.75%	243,000
Most Recent Note for POOL - 4/19/2018 1:01:23 PM Retreating from its all-time high, pulling back near its 50 DMA line today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +65% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$18.05	+0.14 0.78%	$18.21	$20.21	-10.69%	8,802,172 77.10%	11,417,000
Most Recent Note for RF - 4/19/2018 1:03:32 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. "
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SLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Laboratories Inc	$90.05	-5.05 -5.31%	$95.00	$101.90	-11.63%	221,725 98.98%	224,000
Most Recent Note for SLAB - 4/19/2018 1:06:57 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sub par quarterly sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$20.72	+0.53 2.63%	$20.80	$20.49	1.12%	210,682 100.80%	209,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 4/19/2018 1:07:22 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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TXT - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Textron Inc	$65.07	+1.08 1.69%	$65.73	$64.88	0.29%	1,647,101 91.81%	1,794,000
Most Recent Note for TXT - 4/19/2018 1:10:33 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive gap up gains in a 4 session winning streak. Reported earnings +57% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 1/08/15 mid-day report with caution - "Prior earnings and sales growth has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UBFO - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest United Security Bncsh Ca	$11.36	+0.21 1.92%	$11.50	$11.65	-2.45%	21,103 140.69%	15,000
Most Recent Note for UBFO - 4/19/2018 1:11:47 PM Rising near its all-time high. This thinly traded Bank holding company showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, Dec '17, and Mar '18 quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$170.08	-9.92 -5.51%	$175.75	$190.74	-10.83%	2,894,503 211.12%	1,371,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 4/19/2018 1:14:37 PM Gapped down today undercutting its 50 DMA line ($176.19) again after perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported Mar '18 quarterly earnings +76% on +28% sales revenues. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in sequential quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have shown encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a loss in FY '09.
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