Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 20th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 20TH, 2017
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DOW 21591.75 -49 (-0.23%) | NASDAQ 6387.37 2.33 (0.04%) | S&P 500 2473.15 -0.68 (-0.03%)

Time of Screening : 7/20/2017 12:04:54 PM Report Released : 7/20/2017 1:18:36 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAOI - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Applied Optoelectronics	$94.59	+2.05 2.22%	$95.67	$95.43	-0.88%	2,792,119 84.18%	3,317,000
Most Recent Note for AAOI - 7/20/2017 12:16:07 PM Powering to yet another new all-time high today, adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior lows during its consolidation since noted in the 5/22/17 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ABCO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Advisory Board Company	$57.63	+0.83 1.45%	$58.20	$59.50	-3.15%	472,960 120.65%	392,000
Most Recent Note for ABCO - 7/20/2017 12:23:46 PM Up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern. Faces resistance due to old overhead supply.
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$102.55	+3.40 3.43%	$107.30	$104.50	-1.87%	386,591 449.52%	86,000
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 7/20/2017 12:25:12 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Quarterly earnings increases through the Apr '17 quarter have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline. Following big losses in FY '10-12 it reported steadily improved earnings in FY '13-17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/31/05.
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$56.66	-0.92 -1.60%	$57.58	$57.97	-2.26%	823,538 117.15%	703,000
Most Recent Note for AOS - 7/20/2017 12:27:51 PM Slumping toward its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +28% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$153.94	+3.31 2.20%	$153.99	$150.82	2.07%	1,857,497 214.00%	868,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/20/2017 12:30:40 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high today, adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $137 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Reported earnings +34% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$54.06	-2.11 -3.76%	$56.18	$61.95	-12.74%	4,904,313 105.33%	4,656,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 7/20/2017 12:33:02 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's big loss on higher volume. Completed a bearish "island reversal" pattern as it gapped down on 7/20/17 after the "breakaway gap" for a new all-time high on 5/25/17. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady."
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BX - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Blackstone Group Lp	$34.77	-0.01 -0.03%	$34.97	$35.09	-0.91%	3,252,025 70.93%	4,585,000
Most Recent Note for BX - 7/20/2017 12:36:44 PM Following a spurt of gains it is perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +70% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history. Last noted in 7/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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CHKP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Check Point Sftware Tech	$107.49	-8.23 -7.11%	$109.99	$116.63	-7.84%	2,510,949 251.09%	1,000,000
Most Recent Note for CHKP - 7/20/2017 12:38:39 PM Gapped down today with a big volume-driven loss while retreating from its 52-week high, violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has earned high ranks. History of steady sales revenues and earnings increases (not showing acceleration), however, has been below the fact-based investment system's minimum guidelines.
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CSX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads C S X Corp	$50.50	-1.37 -2.64%	$52.13	$55.48	-8.98%	10,413,101 140.81%	7,395,000
Most Recent Note for CSX - 7/20/2017 12:39:32 PM Gapped down on the prior session and slumping further below its 50 DMA line today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +36% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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KEY - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Keycorp	$18.18	-0.90 -4.69%	$18.75	$19.53	-6.94%	13,100,754 134.13%	9,767,000
Most Recent Note for KEY - 7/20/2017 12:40:43 PM Pulling back from near its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history do not match with the C and A criteria.
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$25.05	+0.45 1.83%	$25.20	$26.05	-3.84%	85,204 107.85%	79,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 7/20/2017 12:41:32 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($24.80). Reported earnings +46% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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LPL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics L G Display Co Ltd	$15.21	-1.41 -8.48%	$15.50	$17.05	-10.79%	921,114 128.11%	719,000
Most Recent Note for LPL - 7/20/2017 12:42:54 PM Gapped down today for a volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line ($15.22), abruptly retreating from near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$28.59	+0.01 0.03%	$29.07	$29.50	-3.08%	106,244 68.54%	155,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 7/20/2017 12:43:17 PM Perched at its all-time high following M&A news and volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +23% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MGM - NYSE - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters M G M Resorts Intl	$33.61	+0.82 2.50%	$33.74	$34.34	-2.13%	11,254,642 170.99%	6,582,000
Most Recent Note for MGM - 7/20/2017 12:45:29 PM Gapped up today, rebounding toward multi-year highs after a brief consolidation below its 50 DMA line. Due to report Jun '17 quarterly earnings on 7/27/17, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +138% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$110.21	-2.07 -1.84%	$111.96	$114.31	-3.59%	485,585 77.32%	628,000
Most Recent Note for PKG - 7/20/2017 12:49:19 PM Retreating from its all-time high, consolidating well above its 50 DMA line ($106.64). Reported earnings +14% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$99.82	+2.20 2.25%	$99.88	$97.62	2.25%	668,325 115.83%	577,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 7/20/2017 12:49:54 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating and today's gain helped it hit yet another new all-time high. 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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RCL - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Royal Caribbean Cruises	$115.61	+3.05 2.71%	$116.06	$115.63	-0.02%	778,266 65.68%	1,185,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 7/20/2017 12:51:44 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after the 5/01/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +74% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady."
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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$352.54	-7.18 -2.00%	$354.27	$362.57	-2.77%	1,979,637 335.53%	590,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 7/20/2017 12:53:55 PM Up from early lows after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($346) when it gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +9% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving since a downturn in FY '07-09."
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$106.87	+1.46 1.38%	$107.14	$112.11	-4.68%	1,243,475 75.00%	1,658,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 7/20/2017 12:57:24 PM Rebounding from a slump well below its 50 DMA line ($103) since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high ($112.88 in June 2015). Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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UCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks United Community Banks	$28.46	+0.19 0.67%	$28.57	$30.47	-6.60%	561,259 137.90%	407,000
Most Recent Note for UCBI - 7/20/2017 12:57:54 PM Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history through Mar '17 has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has also shown erratic annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$123.02	+4.32 3.64%	$126.26	$134.28	-8.39%	1,631,179 100.44%	1,624,000
Most Recent Note for URI - 7/20/2017 1:18:22 PM Gapped up today, rebounding toward its all-time high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 2/23/17 mid-day report. Reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a loss in FY '09.
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