Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 10TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 7/10/2018 12:11:38 PM Report Released : 7/10/2018 1:17:24 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$211.09	+2.19 1.05%	$212.61	1,584,541 119.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,327,000	$217.40 -2.90%	6/12/2018	$206.55	PP = $214.69 MB = $225.42
Most Recent Note - 7/10/2018 12:48:42 PM Y - Stalled soon after featured in the 6/12/18 mid-day report and it has been consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($205.19). The prior low ($195.78 on 6/07/18) defines the next important support level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/13/2018. Click here.
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PFBC - NASDAQ Preferred Bank Los Angls	$67.45	-1.20 -1.75%	$68.74	156,400 96.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 162,400	$69.48 -2.92%	5/18/2018	$62.91	PP = $67.75 MB = $71.14
Most Recent Note - 7/10/2018 12:53:34 PM Y - Pulling back after hitting new all-time highs with a spurt of 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Recent low ($61.14) defines near-term support where more damaging losses would raise serious concerns. Relative Strength Rating is now 76, remaining below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates, however it is only -3.1% off its all-time high. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/3/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADUS - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Addus Homecare Corp	$57.18	+0.18 0.31%	$57.75	$61.25	-6.65%	48,390 58.30%	83,000
Most Recent Note for ADUS - 7/10/2018 12:15:32 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Last noted in the 6/20/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady (A criteria) after a downturn in FY '12 earnings."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$341.08	-12.93 -3.65%	$347.90	$370.57	-7.96%	1,678,160 92.16%	1,821,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 7/10/2018 12:17:42 PM Gapped up on 7/06/18 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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CBPX - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Continental Building Products	$31.60	-0.40 -1.25%	$31.95	$32.75	-3.51%	125,337 64.28%	195,000
Most Recent Note for CBPX - 7/10/2018 12:20:15 PM Hovering near its all-time high since last noted in the 6/19/18 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CNXN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale P C Connection Inc	$34.34	-0.34 -0.97%	$34.91	$34.75	-1.19%	39,557 77.56%	51,000
Most Recent Note for CNXN - 7/10/2018 12:23:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high, wedging higher after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues growth and earnings (C and A criteria) track record is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$63.60	-0.90 -1.40%	$65.30	$68.20	-6.74%	35,482 64.51%	55,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 7/10/2018 12:28:00 PM Consolidating near its all-time high after recently enduring distributional pressure. Noted in the 6/26/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +117% on +11% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has not been strong and steady."
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$66.59	+2.88 4.52%	$67.57	$65.14	2.23%	251,050 88.09%	285,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 7/10/2018 12:29:50 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain hitting new multi-year highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +206% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and its sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped form the Featured Stocks list on 10/22/08."
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$67.47	-1.01 -1.47%	$68.15	$68.75	-1.86%	19,668 78.67%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 7/10/2018 12:31:02 PM Perched at its all-time high following big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +42% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$116.50	+1.65 1.44%	$118.15	$119.25	-2.31%	328,327 139.12%	236,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 7/10/2018 12:33:07 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported Feb '16 earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady.
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$233.37	+3.86 1.68%	$237.94	$229.98	1.47%	308,099 65.97%	467,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 7/10/2018 12:36:22 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation since last noted in the 5/17/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$22.80	+1.35 6.29%	$22.90	$21.55	5.80%	44,549 131.03%	34,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 7/10/2018 12:38:24 PM Gapped up today powering further into new 52-week high territory. Stubbornly held its ground in recent weeks following volume-driven gains. Reported a big earnings increase on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly revenues have been below $10 million, and while growing, they remain rather minuscule. Limited history is a concern while up considerably from its $6 IPO in July '14.
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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$28.49	+0.64 2.30%	$28.68	$28.41	0.28%	971,749 67.76%	1,434,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 7/10/2018 12:41:23 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 7th 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	$22.17	-0.08 -0.34%	$22.47	$22.93	-3.34%	468,596 83.08%	564,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 7/10/2018 12:43:08 PM Touched another new 52-week high on the prior session but reversed into the red. Very extended from any sound base, it 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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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$85.15	+0.75 0.89%	$85.30	$90.45	-5.86%	478,354 105.83%	452,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 7/10/2018 12:44:25 PM Recently testing support at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in the 6/20/18 mid-day report when hitting a new 52-week high - "This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +238% with sales revenues +33% for the Mar '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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NATH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Nathans Famous Inc	$98.80	-0.25 -0.25%	$99.90	$107.05	-7.71%	10,949 64.41%	17,000
Most Recent Note for NATH - 7/10/2018 12:46:06 PM Reversed into the red after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session. Held its ground stubbornly since 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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PRSC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Providence Service Corp	$79.55	-3.26 -3.94%	$83.34	$83.90	-5.18%	198,423 204.56%	97,000
Most Recent Note for PRSC - 7/10/2018 12:54:55 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss testing prior highs in the $79 area. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent in recent months. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the C and A guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PTSI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking P A M Transportation Sv	$49.25	-0.29 -0.59%	$50.19	$51.73	-4.79%	22,432 106.82%	21,000
Most Recent Note for PTSI - 7/10/2018 12:57:22 PM Perched near its 52-week high after recently clearing an orderly 6-month base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's criteria. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$23.15	-0.40 -1.70%	$23.95	$23.90	-3.14%	79,517 128.25%	62,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 7/10/2018 12:58:44 PM Extended from the prior base. Has a new CEO effective 6/26/18. 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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TPIC - NASDAQ - Energy-Alternative/Other TPI Composites Inc	$31.79	+2.10 7.07%	$32.07	$30.34	4.78%	226,970 60.53%	375,000
Most Recent Note for TPIC - 7/10/2018 12:59:52 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +60% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Consensus estimates currently call for -67% lower earnings in FY '18 and its limited history remains a concern. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/11/17 after its $11 IPO in Jul '16."
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$44.15	+0.01 0.02%	$45.26	$47.79	-7.62%	23,041,869 77.69%	29,660,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 7/10/2018 1:09:59 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with a big loss on the prior session marked by heavy volume. Earnings rose +129% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter and recent quarters showed encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration. 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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UBNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$87.62	-0.21 -0.24%	$88.86	$89.99	-2.63%	254,818 58.71%	434,000
Most Recent Note for UBNT - 7/10/2018 1:11:28 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line during the consolidation since a noted "negative reversal" on 6/20/18 at its 52-week high. Went through a choppy consolidation then rebounded impressively since noted in the 1/24/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12."
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WDFC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals W D 40 Co	$150.65	-0.55 -0.36%	$153.00	$153.65	-1.95%	39,512 61.74%	64,000
Most Recent Note for WDFC - 7/10/2018 1:15:39 PM Perched at its all-time high. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 4/06/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Sub par quarterly earnings and waning sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WHD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Cactus Inc	$34.68	-0.92 -2.58%	$36.48	$37.50	-7.52%	1,048,865 276.02%	380,000
Most Recent Note for WHD - 7/10/2018 1:17:18 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on the prior session as it challenged its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern while it has rallied from its $19 IPO on 2/08/18."
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