Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 25th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH, 2018
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DOW 25194.17 -47.77 (-0.19%) | NASDAQ 7872.6 31.83 (0.41%) | S&P 500 2823.97 3.57 (0.13%)

Time of Screening : 7/25/2018 12:00:00 PM Report Released : 7/25/2018 1:00:56 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 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
GRUB - NYSE GrubHub Inc	$131.89	+22.83 20.93%	$133.54	4,877,285 299.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,631,000	$120.07 9.84%	5/30/2018	$107.56	PP = $105.68 MB = $110.96
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2018 12:14:34 PM G - Gapped up today and rallied into new all-time high territory, quickly getting extended from prior highs, and its color code is changed to green. Reported earnings +92% on +51% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/12/2018. Click here.
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NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$185.97	+1.06 0.57%	$186.78	1,071,212 68.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,573,000	$194.81 -4.54%	5/8/2018	$174.63	PP = $176.66 MB = $185.49
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2018 12:35:40 PM G - Endured distributional pressure but remains near its all-time high and above the previously cited "max buy" level. The 50 DMA line ($180) and recent low ($167) define important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/26/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$12.80	+0.05 0.39%	$12.95	$13.95	-8.24%	82,113 73.98%	111,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 7/25/2018 12:01:35 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings of 16 cents per share versus a loss of 4 cents on +24% sales revenues for year ago quarter ended March 31st. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$8.98	-0.02 -0.22%	$9.35	$9.07	-0.99%	349,847 636.09%	55,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 7/25/2018 12:02:30 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +75% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate improved in recent quarters but is not a great match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$350.47	-7.80 -2.18%	$354.97	$374.48	-6.41%	3,747,138 107.31%	3,492,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 7/25/2018 12:04:42 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($350). Reported earnings +34% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Sales revenues growth rate and prior earnings history is below the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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BGSF - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing B G Staffing Inc	$26.46	+0.71 2.76%	$26.75	$27.35	-3.25%	83,821 97.47%	86,000
Most Recent Note for BGSF - 7/25/2018 12:05:52 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/25/18. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +80% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/27/16."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$378.41	+5.57 1.49%	$388.67	$383.00	-1.20%	2,347,225 128.12%	1,832,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 7/25/2018 12:07:02 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +15% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '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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BRO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Brown & Brown Inc	$29.06	+0.10 0.35%	$29.26	$29.78	-2.42%	635,244 75.44%	842,000
Most Recent Note for BRO - 7/25/2018 12:07:44 PM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its 52-week high and retesting support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +29% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$432.76	+8.67 2.04%	$441.00	$434.52	-0.41%	236,196 108.85%	217,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 7/25/2018 12:09:42 PM Powering to another new all-time high. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17. Reported earnings +93% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) history are not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ETFC - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs E*Trade Financial Corp	$61.17	+1.13 1.88%	$61.76	$66.46	-7.96%	2,380,442 98.37%	2,420,000
Most Recent Note for ETFC - 7/25/2018 12:11:15 PM Retreated from multi-year highs and it has been sputtering below its 50 DMA line for nearly 5 weeks. Reported earnings +83% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$117.52	+9.36 8.65%	$119.40	$110.00	6.84%	2,251,822 140.13%	1,607,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 7/25/2018 12:17:11 PM Gapped up today and rallied for a new 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +31% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '13 earnings hurt its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late in 2012 and completing Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14.
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IART - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Integra Lifesciences Hld	$58.39	-4.27 -6.81%	$59.09	$67.50	-13.50%	898,642 92.55%	971,000
Most Recent Note for IART - 7/25/2018 12:24:18 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 5/09/18 and then wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Gapped down today for a big volume-driven loss after reporting earnings +33% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline.
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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$28.00	-0.02 -0.05%	$28.14	$29.85	-6.21%	2,027,909 134.48%	1,508,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 7/25/2018 12:26:42 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high but enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +67% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '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. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/08/17.
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MCB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Meteropolitan Bank Hldg	$48.20	-2.69 -5.29%	$50.67	$55.00	-12.36%	76,512 144.36%	53,000
Most Recent Note for MCB - 7/25/2018 12:28:43 PM Reported earnings +119% on +45% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarters also showed very strong sales revenues and earnings growth well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited and concerns remain since its $35 IPO on November 8, 2017.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$19.25	+2.17 12.67%	$19.77	$18.42	4.51%	59,112 328.40%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 7/25/2018 12:30:46 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain after consolidating in a very tight range. Reported earnings +78% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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MPX - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Marine Products Corp	$20.94	+0.89 4.44%	$23.19	$20.49	2.20%	36,815 204.53%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MPX - 7/25/2018 12:33:38 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Cleared previously stubborn resistance in the $16-17 area in recent weeks. Reported earnings +44% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, so the past 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate in prior comparisons has not been especially strong or steady. Small supply of only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float.
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PLT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products Plantronics Inc	$70.18	-0.09 -0.13%	$70.98	$82.28	-14.71%	235,313 94.88%	248,000
Most Recent Note for PLT - 7/25/2018 12:37:34 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($74.93) with today's 8th consecutive loss in a streak marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$131.69	-1.56 -1.17%	$132.52	$149.85	-12.12%	818,722 200.18%	409,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 7/25/2018 12:39:19 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($137). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +37% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RHI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Robert Half Intl Inc	$72.54	+3.57 5.18%	$73.94	$70.35	3.11%	1,195,357 112.35%	1,064,000
Most Recent Note for RHI - 7/25/2018 12:42:15 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big gain on above average volume. Reported earnings +39% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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RICK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ricks Cabaret Intl Inc	$33.56	+1.30 4.01%	$34.84	$33.78	-0.67%	58,832 130.74%	45,000
Most Recent Note for RICK - 7/25/2018 12:43:39 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation and hit a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - " Reported earnings +59% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its quarterly and annual earnings comparisons (C and A criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SAMG - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Silvercrest Asset Cl A	$17.60	+0.25 1.44%	$18.05	$17.50	0.57%	18,242 101.34%	18,000
Most Recent Note for SAMG - 7/25/2018 12:44:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly earnings increases through Mar '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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SLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Laboratories Inc	$99.70	-5.40 -5.14%	$108.15	$110.70	-9.94%	354,209 146.97%	241,000
Most Recent Note for SLAB - 7/25/2018 12:49:38 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady but not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TSS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Total System Services	$93.78	+3.21 3.54%	$97.82	$91.80	2.16%	1,167,300 94.52%	1,235,000
Most Recent Note for TSS - 7/25/2018 12:52:21 PM Gain today with above average volume has it hitting a new all-time high, and it held its ground since rising from an orderly base after a breakout on 7/12/18. Reported earnings +31% on -18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system (C criteria)."
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TXN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Texas Instruments	$112.31	-1.49 -1.31%	$114.39	$120.75	-6.99%	3,134,241 75.29%	4,163,000
Most Recent Note for TXN - 7/25/2018 12:53:26 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks and it remains perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increasing at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving since a downturn in FY '11 and '12.
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USNA - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products U S A N A Health Science	$133.45	+24.30 22.26%	$133.85	$121.15	10.15%	321,679 160.84%	200,000
Most Recent Note for USNA - 7/25/2018 12:59:53 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's big "breakaway gap" backed by heavy volume, quickly getting extended from prior highs in the $121 area. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues increases have shown encouraging acceleration, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. 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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WHD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip Cactus Inc	$32.11	-1.49 -4.42%	$33.69	$37.50	-14.39%	478,798 70.31%	681,000
Most Recent Note for WHD - 7/25/2018 1:00:52 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Completed a new Public Offering on 7/11/18. 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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