Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, April 20th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 4/20/2018 12:07:57 PM Report Released : 4/20/2018 1:04:38 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
PFBC - NASDAQ Preferred Bank Los Angls	$66.37	-0.07 -0.11%	$67.62	50,327 62.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 81,000	$67.65 -1.89%	4/10/2018	$64.56	PP = $67.75 MB = $71.14
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2018 12:43:55 PM Y - Early gain today challenged its 52-week high and previously cited pivot point. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported +35% earnings on +23% sales revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($64.45) after holding its ground stubbornly in recent weeks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/10/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$193.85	-1.25 -0.64%	$195.99	$216.00	-10.25%	890,443 86.87%	1,025,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/20/2018 12:09:56 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm abruptly slumped below its 50 DMA line this week with volume-driven losses after challenging its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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CAL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Caleres Inc	$32.69	-1.05 -3.11%	$33.96	$36.00	-9.19%	214,448 60.07%	357,000
Most Recent Note for CAL - 4/20/2018 12:11:01 PM Pulling back after recently challenging near multi-year highs, rallying after a gap up on 3/14/18. Reported earnings +45% on +10% sales revenues growth for the Jan '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has been sub par.
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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$34.08	-0.58 -1.66%	$35.05	$38.25	-10.92%	685,889 66.21%	1,036,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 4/20/2018 12:12:16 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and undercut its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +75% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12.
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ETFC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs E*Trade Financial Corp	$59.68	+0.85 1.44%	$60.10	$59.23	0.76%	2,311,900 79.04%	2,925,000
Most Recent Note for ETFC - 4/20/2018 12:14:22 PM Perched at multi-year highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress. Reported earnings +83% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FBP - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks First Bancorp Hldg Co	$6.85	+0.25 3.71%	$6.85	$6.80	0.66%	1,892,372 116.53%	1,624,000
Most Recent Note for FBP - 4/20/2018 12:14:42 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "On 11/30/16 it completed a Secondary Offering. Earnings history for this bank has been erratic. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list after noted on 1/04/05."
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$22.44	-1.22 -5.16%	$23.15	$24.60	-8.78%	1,786,601 87.02%	2,053,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 4/20/2018 12:16:55 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line after reporting earnings +21% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. The 4/17/18 mid-day report noted - "Quietly wedging to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +90% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GWW - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Grainger W W Inc	$291.29	-8.59 -2.86%	$302.88	$309.80	-5.97%	571,876 64.47%	887,000
Most Recent Note for GWW - 4/20/2018 12:20:50 PM Retreating today after gapping up and spiking to a new all-time high on the prior session. Reported earnings +45% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria). The annual earnings history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Products firm has been up annd down which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$455.66	-7.05 -1.52%	$460.00	$473.79	-3.83%	641,229 79.66%	805,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 4/20/2018 12:21:49 PM Gapped up on 4/18/18 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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MKTAY - NASDAQ - Bldg-Hand Tools Makita Corp Adr	$45.53	-0.90 -1.94%	$46.00	$51.40	-11.42%	156,819 746.76%	21,000
Most Recent Note for MKTAY - 4/20/2018 12:22:52 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 4/10/18 mid-day report with caution - "Perched near its all-time high. Japanese manufacturer of professional power tools reported earnings +35% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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MSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Microsemi Corp	$63.24	+1.16 1.87%	$65.14	$67.52	-6.34%	2,975,694 77.86%	3,822,000
Most Recent Note for MSCC - 4/20/2018 12:23:30 PM Consolidating near its all-time high after 3/01/18 news it will be bought by fellow chip maker Microchip Technology (MCHP). Reported earnings +17% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 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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OFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks O F G Bancorp	$13.13	+1.33 11.23%	$13.15	$12.25	7.14%	203,795 87.84%	232,000
Most Recent Note for OFG - 4/20/2018 12:24:58 PM Reported earnings +37% on -5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Up and down annual earnings history raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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OLBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Old Line Bancshares Inc	$34.25	+0.02 0.06%	$34.48	$34.50	-0.72%	61,206 111.28%	55,000
Most Recent Note for OLBK - 4/20/2018 12:26:38 PM Perched at its all-time high, posting a 5th consecutive small volume-driven gain and inching up 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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OVBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Ohio Valley Banc Corp	$44.80	+0.50 1.13%	$45.10	$45.40	-1.32%	6,753 67.53%	10,000
Most Recent Note for OVBC - 4/20/2018 12:29:51 PM Perched near its all-time high today, on track for its 15th small gain in the span of 17 sessions since finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '17 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain.
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PERY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Perry Ellis Intl Inc	$26.01	-0.36 -1.37%	$26.76	$28.00	-7.11%	55,239 58.15%	95,000
Most Recent Note for PERY - 4/20/2018 12:33:16 PM Quietly perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$17.60	-0.75 -4.09%	$18.30	$19.60	-10.20%	312,326 58.38%	535,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 4/20/2018 12:45:21 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a big loss today, retreating after hovering near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +80% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but 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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POOL - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Pool Corp	$142.75	-1.95 -1.35%	$144.50	$150.26	-5.00%	207,661 82.08%	253,000
Most Recent Note for POOL - 4/20/2018 12:45:59 PM Retreating from its all-time high, pulling back below its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd 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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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$282.28	+2.30 0.82%	$284.71	$292.97	-3.65%	307,420 65.83%	467,000
Most Recent Note for ROP - 4/20/2018 12:47:24 PM Reported earnings +24% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 10/26/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Texas Capital Bancshares	$96.35	-0.40 -0.41%	$97.75	$102.90	-6.37%	395,553 77.11%	513,000
Most Recent Note for TCBI - 4/20/2018 12:50:01 PM Gapped up and rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($92.23) on the prior session after reporting earnings +73% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed a new Public Offerings on 11/13/14, 1/24/14 and 7/26/12.
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$59.59	-2.68 -4.30%	$59.62	$62.78	-5.08%	5,556,046 557.28%	997,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 4/20/2018 12:52:05 PM This UK-based software developer gapped down with a volume-driven loss today testing its 50 DMA line ($56.47) after it had just rebounded to touch a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $21 IPO on 12/10/15."
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TRU - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty TransUnion	$66.56	+6.01 9.93%	$67.32	$61.42	8.37%	1,721,608 115.54%	1,490,000
Most Recent Note for TRU - 4/20/2018 12:57:21 PM Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high after reporting earnings +36% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/07/18. Completed Secondary Offerings on 10/31/17, 8/02/17, 4/28/17, 9/08/16, 6/07/16, and 3/09/16. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $23 IPO on 6/25/15.
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$32.84	+0.89 2.77%	$32.99	$32.10	2.29%	22,612 94.22%	24,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 4/20/2018 12:58:39 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company is hitting a new all-time high today. Prior mid-day reports noted while consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines - "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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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$32.18	+0.64 2.03%	$33.12	$36.80	-12.56%	19,059,694 58.02%	32,853,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 4/20/2018 1:00:04 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($31.80) with gains this week. Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high in recent weeks and noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +73% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TXT - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Textron Inc	$65.05	-0.43 -0.66%	$65.99	$65.73	-1.03%	1,352,961 74.38%	1,819,000
Most Recent Note for TXT - 4/20/2018 1:02:22 PM Hit new 52-week highs this week with 2 consecutive gap up gains in 4 session winning streak. Reported earnings +57% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$165.33	-2.89 -1.72%	$170.18	$190.74	-13.32%	1,023,149 71.60%	1,429,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 4/20/2018 1:04:34 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($175) with a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session and slumping near prior lows today, retreating further from 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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