Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, July 9th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JULY 9TH, 2018
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DOW 24735.24 278.76 (1.14%) | NASDAQ 7728.16 39.77 (0.52%) | S&P 500 2777.62 17.8 (0.64%)

Time of Screening : 7/9/2018 11:48:59 AM Report Released : 7/9/2018 12:29:47 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
LOB - NASDAQ Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$32.25	-0.05 -0.15%	$32.30	117,381 91.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 128,000	$32.30 -0.15%	5/21/2018	$29.35	PP = $30.15 MB = $31.66
Most Recent Note - 7/9/2018 12:08:11 PM G - Touched a new high after today's early weakness following 6 consecutive gains. Near term support to watch is at its 50 DMA line ($29.88). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/23/2018. Click here.
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NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$414.68	+6.43 1.58%	$418.50	5,975,068 68.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,779,000	$423.21 -2.02%	5/24/2018	$348.85	PP = $338.92 MB = $355.87
Most Recent Note - 7/9/2018 12:15:02 PM G - Challenging its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($360) defines near-term support to watch above the prior high ($338.82 on 4/18/18). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/24/2018. Click here.
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OSBC - NASDAQ Old Second Bancorp Inc	$15.10	+0.15 1.00%	$15.20	53,547 67.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 79,800	$15.60 -3.21%	5/21/2018	$15.50	PP = $15.10 MB = $15.86
Most Recent Note - 7/9/2018 12:18:55 PM Y - Volume totals have been light while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($14.87). Its prior low ($14) and 200 DMA line define the next important support level. Stalled after highlighted in yellow on 5/21/18 with pivot point cited based on prior highs plus 10 cents. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/21/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$350.61	-6.87 -1.92%	$360.35	$370.57	-5.39%	2,018,089 113.06%	1,785,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 7/9/2018 11:52:13 AM Gapped up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good. Already owned by 2,645 top-rated mutual funds.
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$350.61	-6.87 -1.92%	$360.35	$370.57	-5.39%	2,018,089 113.06%	1,785,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 7/9/2018 11:54:38 AM Gapped up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very good. Already owned by 2,645 top-rated mutual funds.
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FFNW - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan First Finl Northwest Inc	$20.39	+0.47 2.36%	$20.50	$21.81	-6.51%	30,429 62.10%	49,000
Most Recent Note for FFNW - 7/9/2018 11:54:49 AM Consolidating near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line after retreating from its all-time high. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +200% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '18 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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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$56.47	+0.58 1.04%	$56.98	$57.57	-1.91%	299,983 71.09%	422,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 7/9/2018 11:57:28 AM This Luxembourg-based Computer - Tech Services firm completed a Secondary Offering on 6/21/18 and remains perched near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support recently at its 200 DMA line. Reported Mar '18 quarterly earnings +52% on +35% sales revenues, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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INGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Inogen, Inc	$200.49	+8.63 4.50%	$200.96	$195.84	2.38%	145,660 59.21%	246,000
Most Recent Note for INGN - 7/9/2018 12:02:00 PM Hitting a new high today. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction and found support above its 50 DMA line during a tight consolidation since last noted in the 5/24/18 mid-day report - "Bullish action came after it reported earnings +78% on +51% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Encouraging sales revenues acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons as earnings came in near or well 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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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$27.80	+1.70 6.51%	$27.91	$27.35	1.65%	1,672,109 121.43%	1,377,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 7/9/2018 12:03:45 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/08/17. Reported earnings +221% on +61% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarters also showed very strong sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving in recent years after a downturn and losses in FY '13 and '14.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$22.39	-0.05 -0.22%	$22.93	$22.75	-1.58%	420,936 75.71%	556,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 7/9/2018 12:04:42 PM Touched yet another new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since noted with caution in the 5/15/18 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern, however quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 have shown strong increases in earnings versus the year ago periods for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm."
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$7.88	+0.05 0.64%	$7.90	$8.00	-1.50%	24,499 87.50%	28,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 7/9/2018 12:05:54 PM Holding its ground near multi-year highs after a streak of 6 consecutive gains on ever increasing volume. This thinly-traded Finance - Mortgage REIT reported earnings +20% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Completed new Public Offerings on 8/09/16, 5/22/15 and Jul 2014. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. The Finance - Mortgage REIT industry group has a Group Relative Strength Rating of 55. It has a very small supply of only 5.4 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. The fact-based investment system's guidelines say that low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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MPX - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Marine Products Corp	$19.15	+0.15 0.79%	$19.69	$19.82	-3.38%	10,402 57.79%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MPX - 7/9/2018 12:11:45 PM Cleared previously stubborn resistance in the $16-17 area and added a convincing volume-driven gain on the prior session. 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). Sales revenues growth rate has not been especially strong and steady. Small supply of only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float.
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NATH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Nathans Famous Inc	$99.50	-0.65 -0.65%	$107.05	$100.90	-1.39%	10,813 63.61%	17,000
Most Recent Note for NATH - 7/9/2018 12:13:40 PM Rallying to new all-time highs (above its 11/20/17 high) with recent gains. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 6/18/18 mid-day report - "Prior sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$57.00	+0.30 0.53%	$57.70	$57.20	-0.35%	197,124 64.00%	308,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 7/9/2018 12:18:15 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +314% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history was not strong and steady enough to satisfy the C and A criteria. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07.
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PETQ - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty Petiq Inc	$27.43	-0.43 -1.54%	$29.24	$28.70	-4.43%	380,222 98.00%	388,000
Most Recent Note for PETQ - 7/9/2018 12:20:21 PM Touched a new 52-week high today but reversed into the red. Tallied an impressive streak of gains since the beginning of June. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $16 IPO on 7/21/17
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PLT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products Plantronics Inc	$77.80	-4.41 -5.36%	$80.86	$82.28	-5.44%	299,164 143.14%	209,000
Most Recent Note for PLT - 7/9/2018 12:22:47 PM Pulling back from its 52-week and all-time high today. Reported earnings +30% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$82.10	+1.20 1.48%	$82.25	$87.05	-5.69%	156,763 65.05%	241,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 7/9/2018 12:24:49 PM Consolidating near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support in the $79 area. Last noted in the 6/20/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +75% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$22.60	+0.70 3.20%	$22.65	$23.90	-5.44%	49,903 83.17%	60,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 7/9/2018 12:25:50 PM Extended from the prior base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +57% on +29% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $2-6 million range, rather minuscule for publicly traded companies."
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$42.48	-4.17 -8.95%	$46.90	$47.79	-11.12%	47,124,196 166.02%	28,384,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 7/9/2018 12:27:31 PM Abruptly retreating today from its 52-week high with a big loss marked by volume. Very extended from the prior high ($36.80 on 3/14/18). Reported earnings +129% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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UTMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Utah Medical Products	$111.05	+0.50 0.45%	$112.45	$117.65	-5.61%	16,268 116.20%	14,000
Most Recent Note for UTMD - 7/9/2018 12:28:10 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high, it found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 6/19/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues totals in the $9-11 million range are rather minuscule for publicly traded companies."
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WHD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Cactus Inc	$36.19	+2.11 6.19%	$37.38	$37.50	-3.49%	536,818 148.29%	362,000
Most Recent Note for WHD - 7/9/2018 12:29:43 PM Challenged its 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Limited history is a concern while it has rallied from its $19 IPO on 2/08/18.
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