Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2018
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DOW 23961.78 -62.35 (-0.26%) | NASDAQ 7009.42 2.07 (0.03%) | S&P 500 2626.7 -7.86 (-0.30%)

Time of Screening : 4/25/2018 12:38:49 PM Report Released : 4/25/2018 1:33:16 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
GRUB - NYSE GrubHub Inc	$95.58	-2.45 -2.50%	$97.35	1,298,542 81.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,599,000	$112.41 -14.97%	6/21/2017	$47.33	PP = $46.94 MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2018 12:56:12 PM G - Big loss on the prior session violated the 50 DMA line ($101.42) triggering a technical sell signal. Today's weakness tested the recent low ($94.08 on 4/04/18) where further deterioration would raise more serious concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/29/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$291.71	+0.78 0.27%	$294.26	$309.28	-5.68%	618,692 142.88%	433,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 4/25/2018 12:43:24 PM Pulled back after wedging up last week to touch a new all-time high, testing its 50 DMA line today. Downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, but growth rate afterward has been great. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +106% on +34% sales revenues. The past 5 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$334.49	+5.43 1.65%	$344.03	$371.60	-9.99%	6,502,376 117.80%	5,520,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 4/25/2018 12:45:10 PM Sputtering near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +68% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior sales and earnings history is below the guidelines for the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$128.40	-6.27 -4.66%	$130.75	$143.22	-10.35%	3,307,946 250.60%	1,320,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 4/25/2018 12:48:55 PM Gapped down today undercutting recent lows and slumping well below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +30% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Quarterly comparisons have generally shown a sales revenues growth rate deceleration which is of some concern.
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FFKT - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Farmers Capital Bank Cp	$50.25	+0.10 0.20%	$50.70	$50.15	0.20%	31,139 75.95%	41,000
Most Recent Note for FFKT - 4/25/2018 12:50:48 PM Perched at a new all-time high, holding its ground and edging higher after a big gap up on 4/20/18 following M&A news. The 10/26/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$54.30	-1.24 -2.23%	$54.52	$58.28	-6.83%	620,671 88.04%	705,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 4/25/2018 12:53:07 PM Consolidating near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Limited history and other concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +58% on +40% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and on 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00."
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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$22.99	+0.65 2.91%	$23.16	$24.60	-6.54%	1,709,162 79.87%	2,140,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 4/25/2018 12:53:56 PM Gapped down on 4/20/18 violating its 50 DMA line after reporting earnings +21% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports 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	$277.80	-1.76 -0.63%	$280.23	$309.80	-10.33%	742,223 85.02%	873,000
Most Recent Note for GWW - 4/25/2018 12:58:02 PM Retreating near its 50 DMA line ($276.93) this week, stalling after gapping up and spiking to a new all-time high on 4/19/18. 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 and down which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HSII - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heidrick & Struggles	$38.05	+0.10 0.26%	$38.25	$39.32	-3.23%	110,295 77.67%	142,000
Most Recent Note for HSII - 4/25/2018 12:59:10 PM Gapped up and posted a big volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session after it reported earnings +179% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly results were erratic. Made gradual progress since noted in the 11/30/17 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$230.34	-8.16 -3.42%	$251.99	$256.64	-10.25%	1,563,275 209.55%	746,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 4/25/2018 1:01:59 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week after challenging its all-time high. Reported earnings +127% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were well below with +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and negative versus the year ago periods. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15.
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JOUT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Johnson Outdoors Cl A	$64.86	-0.31 -0.48%	$65.41	$76.18	-14.86%	24,477 76.49%	32,000
Most Recent Note for JOUT - 4/25/2018 1:02:55 PM Consolidating in a tight range in recent weeks near its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Through Dec '17 its 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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LMT - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Lockheed Martin Corp	$327.51	-8.98 -2.67%	$337.15	$363.00	-9.78%	1,852,016 122.65%	1,510,000
Most Recent Note for LMT - 4/25/2018 1:05:15 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high near its 200 DMA line and prior lows with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +31% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Its earnings and sales revenues history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LXFR - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Luxfer Holdings Plc Ads	$14.43	-0.33 -2.24%	$14.80	$16.21	-10.98%	47,995 76.18%	63,000
Most Recent Note for LXFR - 4/25/2018 1:07:25 PM This UK-based Chemicals - Specialty firm showed improved sales revenues and earnings in the Sep and Dec '17 quarterly comparisons. 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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MPX - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Marine Products Corp	$15.02	-0.49 -3.16%	$15.09	$17.12	-12.27%	52,286 326.79%	16,000
Most Recent Note for MPX - 4/25/2018 1:10:28 PM Reported earnings +60% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Met stubborn resistance in the $16-17 area and sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/30/17.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$303.63	-3.39 -1.10%	$308.43	$338.82	-10.39%	9,486,081 79.82%	11,885,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 4/25/2018 1:13:11 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's 6th consecutive loss. Stalled and slumped since last noted with caution on 4/17/18 after a gap up - "Rallying from a 'late stage' base. Reported earnings +60% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 7th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,534 in Mar '17 to 1,744 in Mar '18. This well-known online movie services firm's erratic annual earnings history is not a great match with A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11."
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$159.73	-0.93 -0.58%	$162.79	$176.56	-9.53%	1,722,469 91.67%	1,879,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 4/25/2018 1:17:07 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($165) with a streak of losses testing the prior low ($156 on 4/04/18). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +46% on +42% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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RBB - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan R B B Bancorp	$27.90	+0.26 0.94%	$28.20	$28.72	-2.86%	85,782 120.82%	71,000
Most Recent Note for RBB - 4/25/2018 1:17:31 PM Perched near its all-time high. Reported stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Limited history remains a concern, while it has rallied since its $23 IPO on 7/26/17. Fundamentals are not a match (C and A criteria) with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$18.49	+0.28 1.51%	$18.79	$19.02	-2.81%	1,929,256 104.45%	1,847,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 4/25/2018 1:19:55 PM Reported +68% earnings on -2% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and waning sales revenues is a concern. Last noted with caution in the 7/30/15 mid-day report - "Went through a deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern."
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$55.37	-1.84 -3.22%	$56.83	$62.78	-11.80%	1,827,509 145.39%	1,257,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 4/25/2018 1:21:20 PM This Australia -based software developer gapped down on 4/20/18 for a volume-driven loss and today it is slumping below its 50 DMA line ($56.91). Reported earnings +25% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. It had just rebounded to touch a new 52-week high, however prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $21 IPO on 12/10/15."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$213.34	+0.17 0.08%	$218.00	$226.44	-5.79%	1,150,182 85.01%	1,353,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 4/25/2018 1:22:52 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."*
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$32.46	-0.52 -1.58%	$32.91	$33.28	-2.46%	31,066 124.26%	25,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 4/25/2018 1:26:17 PM There has been great leadership in the group (L criteria) and this thinly-traded Bank holding company is perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +36% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. The 5 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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TSS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Total System Services	$83.23	-2.38 -2.78%	$86.81	$90.74	-8.28%	1,329,640 120.77%	1,101,000
Most Recent Note for TSS - 4/25/2018 1:29:29 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line and undercutting the prior low ($83.23 on 4/04/18) with today's 5th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +38% on -17% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 1/24/18 mid-day report - "Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system (C criteria)."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$47.32	-0.11 -0.23%	$47.37	$48.26	-1.95%	153,435 82.94%	185,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 4/25/2018 1:33:12 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm consolidated after hitting new all-time highs in March, testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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