Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 4th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 4TH, 2017
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DOW 20909.17 -48.73 (-0.23%) | NASDAQ 6067.62 -4.93 (-0.08%) | S&P 500 2389.75 1.62 (0.07%)

Time of Screening : 5/4/2017 12:10:15 PM Report Released : 5/4/2017 1:05:36 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$291.00	+0.64 0.22%	$291.00	95,344 100.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 95,000	$291.50 -0.17%	3/6/2017	$274.96	PP = $278.73 MB = $292.67
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2017 1:03:20 PM G - Wedging into new high territory with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Its current Relative Strength rank is 76, below the 80+ guideline for buy candidates. Recent lows near the $276 area define important support where more damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> 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
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$125.98	-3.91 -3.01%	$128.88	$134.82	-6.56%	400,210 146.60%	273,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 5/4/2017 12:14:19 PM Pulling back for a 2nd session after reaching new all-time highs, rebounding after testing its 50 DMA line earlier today. Reported earnings +67% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period ended March 31. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '14.
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CAKE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cheesecake Factory Inc	$60.77	-6.32 -9.42%	$63.00	$67.14	-9.49%	1,827,518 251.03%	728,000
Most Recent Note for CAKE - 5/4/2017 12:16:03 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +6% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) with underlying sub par sales revenues increases."
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CBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Capital Bank Financial	$39.05	-3.00 -7.13%	$39.35	$45.00	-13.22%	2,706,022 923.56%	293,000
Most Recent Note for CBF - 5/4/2017 12:17:35 PM Gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line. Reported +18% earnings on +51% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and the prior quarterly comparison also was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CENT - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Central Garden & Pet Co	$36.61	+1.84 5.29%	$39.10	$39.33	-6.92%	169,468 171.18%	99,000
Most Recent Note for CENT - 5/4/2017 12:19:42 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward its all-time high. Reported earnings +3% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CZWI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Citizens Cmmty Banc Md	$14.30	+0.29 2.07%	$14.30	$14.34	-0.28%	33,333 256.41%	13,000
Most Recent Note for CZWI - 5/4/2017 12:21:24 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +13% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior sales revenues and earnings growth was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$150.97	-0.83 -0.55%	$151.52	$153.60	-1.71%	23,694,928 151.24%	15,667,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 5/4/2017 12:23:12 PM Reported earnings +73% on +49% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Impressive annual earnings history (A criteria). Not a good match with winning models of the fact-based investment system because of its large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria). It is also heavily owned by 3,632 top-rated mutual funds. That can be problematic in cases where sentiment shifts due to news events. Stocks with a small supply just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are most ideal.
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FBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Bancorp Nc	$29.59	+0.23 0.78%	$29.62	$32.27	-8.30%	310,912 341.66%	91,000
Most Recent Note for FBNC - 5/4/2017 12:24:29 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Mar '17 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FIZZ - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks National Beverage Corp	$83.90	-7.10 -7.80%	$85.95	$92.85	-9.64%	641,525 190.93%	336,000
Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 5/4/2017 12:28:23 PM Gapped down today, retreating from near its all-time high, and it has been showing distributional action in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong quarterly earnings (C criteria) through the Jan '17 period, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '14. Small supply of only 11.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater volatility."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$30.50	-0.05 -0.16%	$30.70	$32.35	-5.72%	72,868 196.94%	37,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 5/4/2017 12:29:01 PM Consolidating above near-term support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $29 area. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$66.46	-5.16 -7.20%	$71.50	$74.69	-11.02%	161,290 131.13%	123,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 5/4/2017 12:29:59 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '17 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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KBAL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings and Fixtures Kimball International, Inc	$17.66	-0.83 -4.49%	$18.94	$18.51	-4.59%	148,214 114.89%	129,000
Most Recent Note for KBAL - 5/4/2017 12:32:09 PM Reversed into the red after early gains for new multi-year highs. Reported earnings +58% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$48.55	+5.80 13.57%	$50.65	$55.92	-13.18%	5,015,682 264.12%	1,899,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 5/4/2017 12:35:14 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a gain on higher volume, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $55 level. Reported earnings +53% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter and fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong. It found support at its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/12/17.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$89.75	-13.73 -13.27%	$101.63	$104.71	-14.29%	2,061,410 218.37%	944,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 5/4/2017 12:36:53 PM Abruptly retreating from all-time high territory and violating its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported +8% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$17.55	-0.04 -0.23%	$17.75	$17.70	-0.85%	26,918 99.70%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 5/4/2017 12:37:34 PM Perched at multi-year highs following an impressive streak of gains. Stubbornly held its ground in recent weeks. Reported Mar '17 earnings +105% on +30% sales revenues, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. 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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NNBR - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories N N Inc	$30.85	+3.65 13.42%	$31.65	$28.25	9.20%	189,976 98.95%	192,000
Most Recent Note for NNBR - 5/4/2017 12:39:40 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +74% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down.
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$35.86	+0.78 2.22%	$35.88	$35.18	1.93%	1,840,287 104.38%	1,763,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 5/4/2017 12:40:39 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$12.18	-0.01 -0.08%	$12.25	$12.72	-4.25%	345,360 137.59%	251,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 5/4/2017 12:41:03 PM Encountering distributional pressure while perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +17% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and the past 3 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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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$59.71	+2.16 3.75%	$60.00	$60.43	-1.19%	5,786,142 512.96%	1,128,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 5/4/2017 12:42:15 PM Reported +10% earnings on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving following losses in FY '08-10.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$80.51	+4.49 5.90%	$80.90	$76.11	5.77%	1,098,474 235.72%	466,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 5/4/2017 12:43:37 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +49% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings (C and A criteria) growth history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RBPAA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Royal Bancshares Pa	$4.25	+0.04 0.95%	$4.26	$4.66	-8.80%	167,408 144.32%	116,000
Most Recent Note for RBPAA - 5/4/2017 12:44:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +17% on +1% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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SNC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl State National Companies, Inc	$15.20	+0.22 1.47%	$15.24	$15.29	-0.59%	283,524 232.40%	122,000
Most Recent Note for SNC - 5/4/2017 12:57:46 PM Perched at its all-time high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +3% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 3/15/16 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SRI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Stoneridge Inc	$18.68	-1.31 -6.55%	$20.82	$20.20	-7.52%	231,924 134.06%	173,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 5/4/2017 1:00:36 PM Reversed into the red from new multi-year highs today. Reported earnings +23% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarters showed no meaningful growth in sales revenues while it produced far better earnings versus year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and its fundamentals are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$49.12	-2.87 -5.52%	$52.31	$53.43	-8.07%	325,334 123.23%	264,000
Most Recent Note for WD - 5/4/2017 1:05:31 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new all-time high. The 4 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '17 have been well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support recently near its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been noted as a fundamental concern, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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