Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, July 13th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 13TH, 2018
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DOW 24997.34 72.45 (0.29%) | NASDAQ 7832.56 8.64 (0.11%) | S&P 500 2803.27 4.98 (0.18%)

Time of Screening : 7/13/2018 11:51:53 AM Report Released : 7/13/2018 12:14:15 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
NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$400.36	-13.14 -3.18%	$410.00	8,724,546 96.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 9,070,000	$423.21 -5.40%	5/24/2018	$348.85	PP = $338.92 MB = $355.87
Most Recent Note - 7/13/2018 12:03:25 PM G - Consolidating near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($367) 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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PFBC - NASDAQ Preferred Bank Los Angls	$65.00	-0.71 -1.08%	$65.86	107,302 61.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 173,500	$69.48 -6.45%	5/18/2018	$62.91	PP = $67.75 MB = $71.14
Most Recent Note - 7/13/2018 12:12:05 PM Y - Stalled after spiking to a new all-time high, and with today's 4th loss it is testing near its 50 DMA line ($64.92). Recent low ($61.14) defines near-term support where more damaging losses would raise serious concerns. Relative Strength Rating is now 64, remaining below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates, however it is only -6.5% 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
ALOT - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Astronova Inc	$18.80	-0.10 -0.53%	$18.90	$20.00	-6.00%	22,278 111.39%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 7/13/2018 11:53:09 AM Found prompt support recently near its 50 DMA line and it is consolidating near multi-year highs. Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Oct '17, Jan and Apr '18 quarters, a streak of 3 strong quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$43.04	+0.37 0.87%	$43.40	$44.30	-2.84%	45,944 66.59%	69,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 7/13/2018 11:54:23 AM Consolidating above prior highs in the $40-41 area and its 50 DMA line defining near-term support. The past 4 quarterly earnings increases through Mar '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Blue triangles beside the annual earnings figures within the graphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$32.72	-0.18 -0.53%	$35.00	$34.38	-4.83%	52,669 103.27%	51,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 7/13/2018 11:55:27 AM Perched at its all-time high while a 2:1 split impacts share prices today. 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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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$525.98	+0.98 0.19%	$532.30	$525.12	0.16%	498,215 63.71%	782,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 7/13/2018 11:56:02 AM Hit another new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +43% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good after a downturn in FY '14 raised concerns with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.
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JAZZ - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc	$176.34	-3.13 -1.74%	$179.15	$184.00	-4.17%	384,874 60.61%	635,000
Most Recent Note for JAZZ - 7/13/2018 11:56:58 AM Consolidating near its 52-week high. The 6/01/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15."
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KAMN - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Kaman Corporation	$67.95	+0.47 0.70%	$67.99	$75.08	-9.50%	155,257 79.21%	196,000
Most Recent Note for KAMN - 7/13/2018 11:58:39 AM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings increases after several negative quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings history has been up and down, a concern with respect to the investment system's A criteria.
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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$59.44	-0.18 -0.30%	$60.07	$59.88	-0.73%	598,637 62.75%	954,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 7/13/2018 12:00:10 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +32% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/06/13 and 9/20/13, 6/05/13, 3/06/13, and 12/05/12.
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KLIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Kulicke & Soffa Ind Inc	$28.02	+0.31 1.12%	$28.25	$28.71	-2.40%	523,741 63.41%	826,000
Most Recent Note for KLIC - 7/13/2018 12:02:40 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its 52 week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarters showed much better sales and earnings results, but its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines.
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NATH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Nathans Famous Inc	$98.58	+0.83 0.84%	$98.58	$107.05	-7.92%	16,913 99.49%	17,000
Most Recent Note for NATH - 7/13/2018 12:02:48 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on 7/09/18. 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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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$82.65	-1.35 -1.61%	$84.10	$89.75	-7.91%	542,241 74.59%	727,000
Most Recent Note for NXST - 7/13/2018 12:05:06 PM Perched near its 52-week high after above average volume was behind recent gains an impressive winning streak. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Found support above its 200 DMA during a deep consolidation, meanwhile it also completed a Secondary Offerings on 11/29/12 and 2/08/13. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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OEC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Orion Engineered Carbons LLC	$32.05	+0.10 0.31%	$32.20	$33.95	-5.60%	493,171 115.23%	428,000
Most Recent Note for OEC - 7/13/2018 12:06:26 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 6/06/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$144.00	+10.66 7.99%	$145.40	$164.49	-12.46%	1,072,635 89.24%	1,202,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 7/13/2018 12:12:47 PM Reported strong earnings on -1% lower sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15.
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WHD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Cactus Inc	$33.96	+0.39 1.15%	$34.18	$37.50	-9.45%	355,664 65.50%	543,000
Most Recent Note for WHD - 7/13/2018 12:12:59 PM Pulled back after it challenged its 52-week high as it proposed a new Public Offering on 7/09/18. 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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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$75.72	+1.18 1.58%	$79.95	$77.46	-2.25%	919,401 67.85%	1,355,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 7/13/2018 12:14:11 PM Hitting another new all-time high today with a volume driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Very extended from any sound base. Reported greatly improved earnings in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18, with sales revenues growth in the +0-14% range. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '12-13 and loss in FY '14."
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