Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 25th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2019
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Time of Screening : 4/25/2019 12:06:40 PM Report Released : 4/25/2019 1:19:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$261.72	+19.02 7.84%	$269.27	2,789,890 158.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,757,000	$251.65 4.00%	4/22/2019	$242.64	PP = $251.75 MB = $264.34
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2019 12:56:47 PM Y - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. The gain above the pivot point triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Reported earnings +20% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising concerns, fundamentally. Found support prompt near the 50 DMA line. Prior lows ($230.14 on 4/04/19 and $226.71 on 3/08/19) define near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/15/2019. Click here.
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PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$110.03	+2.81 2.62%	$110.92	5,343,608 81.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 6,591,000	$109.00 0.94%	1/24/2019	$92.56	PP = $93.80 MB = $98.49
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2019 1:03:14 PM G - Powering to another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Very extended from any sound base. Well above its 50 DMA line ($101.54) which defines support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/2/2019. Click here.
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UBNT - NASDAQ Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$165.59	-2.77 -1.64%	$168.30	242,989 69.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 351,000	$174.95 -5.35%	2/8/2019	$121.97	PP = $115.54 MB = $121.32
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2019 1:15:11 PM G - Pulling back from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($150.70) and prior high ($148.68 on 2/27/19) define near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/12/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Aaron's Inc	$58.35	+5.08 9.54%	$59.71	$56.04	4.12%	870,456 165.49%	526,000
Most Recent Note for AAN - 4/25/2019 12:14:59 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +33% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has not been indicative of a hot new product or service (N criteria). After a downturn in FY '13 and '14 earnings results have been steadily improving.
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ALLE - NYSE - Security/Sfty Allegion plc Adr	$95.35	-0.16 -0.16%	$97.50	$96.57	-1.27%	560,563 73.18%	766,000
Most Recent Note for ALLE - 4/25/2019 12:20:17 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +10% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Last noted in the 2/19/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns."
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$110.99	-3.50 -3.06%	$112.89	$119.50	-7.12%	755,620 69.64%	1,085,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 4/25/2019 12:24:22 PM Rebounded from today's early low, and it has recently been perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Due to report earnings news on 5/06/19. Reported earnings +32% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. The past 7 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 7/06/18 mid-day report - "This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$10.52	-0.30 -2.77%	$10.96	$11.11	-5.31%	147,203 70.77%	208,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 4/25/2019 12:26:08 PM Touched a new 52-week high on the prior session and it is pulling back today. Tallied a spurt of volume-driven gains on the right ride of a deep 8-month cup-with-handle base. Due to report earnings news before the open on Monday, May 6th. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. on 5/02/19. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 8 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 versus year ago periods. Prior history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CMCSA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Comcast Corp Cl A	$43.20	+1.35 3.23%	$43.81	$42.83	0.86%	13,916,279 79.96%	17,403,000
Most Recent Note for CMCSA - 4/25/2019 12:28:39 PM Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/20/13 due to fundamental and technical concerns.
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CY - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Cypress Semiconductor	$16.24	-0.35 -2.08%	$16.55	$18.59	-12.67%	2,328,888 67.82%	3,434,000
Most Recent Note for CY - 4/25/2019 12:29:26 PM Recent quarters through Dec '18 showed deceleration in earnings increases and mostly sub par sales revenues growth below the investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$44.39	-2.28 -4.89%	$44.92	$46.91	-5.37%	4,426,197 74.43%	5,947,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 4/25/2019 12:31:32 PM Gapped down today. Reported earnings +2% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ENFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Entegra Financial Corp	$29.47	-0.03 -0.10%	$29.51	$30.70	-4.01%	278,768 796.48%	35,000
Most Recent Note for ENFC - 4/25/2019 12:34:31 PM Gapped up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high following M&A news. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving after a loss in FY '13.
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HSY - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners Hershey Company	$122.75	+5.68 4.85%	$124.63	$117.74	4.26%	1,400,122 137.94%	1,015,000
Most Recent Note for HSY - 4/25/2019 12:38:07 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with great volume conviction behind a 2nd consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +13% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady.
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IPAR - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Inter Parfums Inc	$72.08	-3.30 -4.38%	$75.09	$80.99	-11.00%	119,707 86.74%	138,000
Most Recent Note for IPAR - 4/25/2019 12:39:55 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with a big loss today on higher volume. Due to report earnings news on 5/06/19. Encountering distributional pressure since noted in the 3/05/19 mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +44% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Only 2 of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases have not been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong after a downturn in FY '14."
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ITW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Illinois Tool Works Inc	$152.79	-4.03 -2.57%	$152.83	$158.69	-3.72%	1,139,488 90.36%	1,261,000
Most Recent Note for ITW - 4/25/2019 12:41:15 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -2% on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons also showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$110.00	+5.08 4.84%	$110.23	$106.99	2.81%	262,645 99.49%	264,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 4/25/2019 12:44:14 PM Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. This Medford, Oregon-based Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has strong and steady after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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MAS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Masco Corp	$38.46	-1.53 -3.83%	$39.15	$41.00	-6.19%	3,315,210 97.71%	3,393,000
Most Recent Note for MAS - 4/25/2019 12:46:00 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -2% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth not indicative of great demand for new products or services.
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$70.50	-2.55 -3.49%	$72.96	$73.40	-3.95%	317,262 97.92%	324,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 4/25/2019 12:48:19 PM Pulling back today after hitting new all-time highs with 6 consecutive gains. Due to report earnings news 4/30/19. Found support well above its 50 DMA line during the orderly consolidation since noted in the 3/15/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +68% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Completed new Public Offerings on 1/26/17 and 4/07/16."
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$130.01	+5.00 4.00%	$131.37	$125.58	3.53%	22,685,514 94.29%	24,060,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 4/25/2019 12:50:48 PM Making steady progress into all-time high territory in recent weeks while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Gapped up today after it reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$136.30	-1.76 -1.27%	$138.89	$140.29	-2.84%	169,658 90.24%	188,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 4/25/2019 12:52:22 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is perched at its all-time high after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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ODFL - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Old Dominion Fght Lines	$154.79	-4.16 -2.61%	$162.99	$170.22	-9.07%	739,634 149.12%	496,000
Most Recent Note for ODFL - 4/25/2019 12:58:43 PM Reported earnings +23% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18.
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ON - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg O N Semiconductor Corp	$22.46	-0.56 -2.43%	$23.34	$26.38	-14.86%	4,067,377 66.62%	6,105,000
Most Recent Note for ON - 4/25/2019 12:59:34 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady. Its all-time high $27.75 was hit in May 2000 after its IPO. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/25/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and prior comparisons were also above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$379.90	-16.81 -4.24%	$382.20	$414.63	-8.38%	1,185,981 198.99%	596,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 4/25/2019 1:01:35 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. The 4 prior comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 2/07/19 mid-day report - "Sub par sales revenues growth is not a good match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady."
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$6.52	-0.24 -3.55%	$6.79	$7.33	-11.05%	393,038 76.47%	514,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 4/25/2019 1:05:40 PM Encountering distributional pressure today and pulling back after a "negative reversal" noted at its 52-week high on 4/17/19. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +129% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparisons with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$348.77	-1.49 -0.43%	$363.85	$353.69	-1.39%	281,096 71.71%	392,000
Most Recent Note for ROP - 4/25/2019 1:09:27 PM Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +26 on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Dec earnings +19% on +12% sales did not meet the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth.
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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$48.02	+0.03 0.05%	$48.88	$49.45	-2.90%	1,923,594 88.81%	2,166,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 4/25/2019 1:10:22 PM Challenged its 2018 high with a gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +20% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior quarterly comparison were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$24.50	+0.16 0.66%	$24.75	$25.35	-3.35%	16,887 84.44%	20,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 4/25/2019 1:12:20 PM Consolidating near its all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The 4/03/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported Dec '18 earnings +0% on +1% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$106.72	+2.66 2.55%	$107.98	$106.08	0.60%	1,801,444 141.85%	1,270,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 4/25/2019 1:14:00 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +11% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.
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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$87.51	-10.99 -11.16%	$93.37	$100.10	-12.58%	4,402,470 479.57%	918,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 4/25/2019 1:19:00 PM Gapped down today and slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($89) with a big volume-driven loss. Reported a loss of 11 cents per share on -3% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter versus the year ago period when it earned 18 cents per share. Broke a streak of greatly improved earnings in the 7 prior quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '12-13 and loss in FY '14.
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