Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 26th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 26TH, 2018
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DOW 25576.51 162.41 (0.64%) | NASDAQ 7877.62 -54.62 (-0.69%) | S&P 500 2841.94 -4.13 (-0.15%)

Time of Screening : 7/26/2018 12:06:05 PM Report Released : 7/26/2018 1:26:10 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$138.61	+3.88 2.88%	$141.06	1,643,285 89.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,836,000	$138.85 -0.17%	5/30/2018	$107.56	PP = $105.68 MB = $110.96
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2018 12:46:44 PM G - Gapped up on the prior session and rallied into new all-time high territory, quickly getting extended from prior highs. 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. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/12/2018. Click here.
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LOB - NASDAQ Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$29.98	-1.88 -5.89%	$31.85	277,912 191.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 145,000	$32.95 -9.03%	5/21/2018	$29.35	PP = $30.15 MB = $31.66
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2018 12:55:32 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line ($30.66) with today's big volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. Prior low ($29.05 on 6/15/18) defines an important chart support level. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/11/2018. Click here.
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MA - NYSE Mastercard Inc Cl A	$207.88	-6.29 -2.93%	$211.80	3,828,238 124.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,074,000	$214.28 -2.99%	7/11/2018	$203.84	PP = $204.10 MB = $214.31
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2018 12:58:56 PM Y - Reported earnings +51% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Gapped down today, retreating from a new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($199) and recent low ($193.16 on 6/27/18) define important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/20/2018. Click here.
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NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$190.67	+6.81 3.70%	$194.67	1,527,338 94.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,610,000	$194.81 -2.13%	5/8/2018	$174.63	PP = $176.66 MB = $185.49
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2018 1:13:57 PM G - Reported earnings +123% on +41% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings history. Endured distributional pressure but quickly rebounded near its all-time high and above the previously cited "max buy" level. The 50 DMA line ($181) 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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PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$88.97	-2.40 -2.63%	$89.49	7,040,448 96.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 7,304,000	$92.35 -3.66%	7/23/2018	$89.24	PP = $87.55 MB = $91.93
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2018 1:23:49 PM Y - Perched near its all-time high after today's early weakness. Gains backed by above average volume while hitting new all-time highs were noted indications of recent institutional buying demand. Reported earnings +26% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. A valid secondary buy point exists up to 5% above the prior high ($87.55 on 6/21/18) since finding support at the 10 WMA line following a prior breakout. The 50 DMA line ($84.64) defines near-term support above the prior low ($80.16 on 6/28/18). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/8/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$365.21	-16.56 -4.34%	$380.00	$385.00	-5.14%	1,071,353 120.24%	891,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 7/26/2018 12:12:33 PM Pulling back today after recently wedging to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +53% on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, marking its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison showing very encouraging sales revenues and earning growth. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15, a small flaw in its fundamentals under the fact-based investment system."
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$136.98	-0.20 -0.15%	$138.77	$149.34	-8.28%	1,252,934 100.88%	1,242,000
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 7/26/2018 12:17:09 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). It was last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/15.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$9.34	+0.39 4.36%	$9.45	$9.35	-0.11%	614,582 945.51%	65,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 7/26/2018 12:19:18 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up on 7/24/18 for 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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BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$54.90	+6.10 12.50%	$57.35	$51.05	7.54%	1,085,707 361.90%	300,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 7/26/2018 12:26:34 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly and made steady progress after a big gap up 4/20/18. Showed strong sales revenues growth and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 versus the year ago periods, 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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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$348.01	-35.82 -9.33%	$353.41	$388.67	-10.46%	2,093,770 111.02%	1,886,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 7/26/2018 12:29:15 PM Gapped down today after hitting new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CTXS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Citrix Systems Inc	$113.00	+3.76 3.44%	$116.82	$110.94	1.86%	1,962,744 121.83%	1,611,000
Most Recent Note for CTXS - 7/26/2018 12:30:44 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$31.55	+0.35 1.12%	$32.40	$32.95	-4.25%	391,326 115.10%	340,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 7/26/2018 12:32:45 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/29/15. Reported +155% earnings on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history is a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$76.90	+8.76 12.86%	$79.39	$69.25	11.05%	492,418 190.86%	258,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 7/26/2018 12:39:03 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain challenging its all-time high ($80 in Sep '08). Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +185% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Sequential quarterly comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved steadily after a downturn in FY '12-14. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/22/08.
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$176.11	+0.91 0.52%	$178.99	$183.27	-3.91%	507,409 77.94%	651,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 7/26/2018 12:42:30 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line ($175). Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady. Went through several deep consolidations since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11.
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FLIR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Flir Systems Inc	$59.86	+1.27 2.17%	$60.71	$58.78	1.84%	866,192 89.48%	968,000
Most Recent Note for FLIR - 7/26/2018 12:43:40 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +31% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/2008.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$123.16	+5.03 4.26%	$123.17	$119.40	3.15%	1,453,964 86.96%	1,672,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 7/26/2018 12:47:47 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session today hitting new 52-week highs. 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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HEES - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components H & E Equipment Svcs Inc	$39.24	+0.88 2.29%	$40.20	$44.24	-11.30%	297,546 131.08%	227,000
Most Recent Note for HEES - 7/26/2018 12:49:51 PM Reported earnings +107% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) does not match favorably with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its 4-month consolidation.
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IIIN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Insteel Industries Inc	$42.16	+0.16 0.38%	$42.26	$43.78	-3.70%	83,691 86.28%	97,000
Most Recent Note for IIIN - 7/26/2018 12:51:26 PM Powered to new 52-week and all-time highs with a recent streak of volume-driven gains. The 7/23/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +86% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. This Mount Airy, NC-based maker of steel wire reinforcements and prestressed concrete strands has an erratic earnings history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$54.50	-0.80 -1.45%	$55.00	$61.18	-10.92%	1,570,057 369.43%	425,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 7/26/2018 1:01:06 PM Retreating from a new all-time high after proposing a new Public offering on 7/24/18. Found support while consolidating near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13 raised fundamental concerns.
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MSA - NYSE - Security/Sfty M S A Safety Inc	$95.44	-4.35 -4.36%	$99.94	$100.40	-4.94%	224,814 135.43%	166,000
Most Recent Note for MSA - 7/26/2018 1:05:21 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line today, yet it rebounded from early lows. Reported earnings +26% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. The 4 most recent quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a small downturn in FY '15.
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MSA - NYSE - Security/Sfty M S A Safety Inc	$95.44	-4.35 -4.36%	$99.94	$100.40	-4.94%	224,814 135.43%	166,000
Most Recent Note for MSA - 7/26/2018 1:06:07 PM Pulling back from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line today, yet it rebounded from early lows. Reported earnings +26% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. The 4 most recent quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a small downturn in FY '15.
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MTRN - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals Materion Corp	$60.63	+2.78 4.80%	$62.00	$58.35	3.90%	71,073 87.74%	81,000
Most Recent Note for MTRN - 7/26/2018 1:10:50 PM Hitting a new 52-week high and today's big early gain also topped its all-time high ($61.82 in 2007). Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a concern.
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ODFL - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Old Dominion Fght Lines	$143.16	-4.80 -3.24%	$146.93	$164.10	-12.76%	967,631 161.81%	598,000
Most Recent Note for ODFL - 7/26/2018 1:16:27 PM Undercut its 200 DMA line ($139) today while slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($151). Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +67% on +23% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period.
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$303.74	+6.54 2.20%	$310.00	$301.69	0.68%	787,463 117.88%	668,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 7/26/2018 1:19:08 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today. Reported earnings +41% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a good match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$74.50	-2.70 -3.50%	$77.20	$87.05	-14.42%	211,909 90.56%	234,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 7/26/2018 1:24:36 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line, testing its 200 DMA line ($72.78). Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$42.59	+4.54 11.93%	$43.45	$38.40	10.91%	225,716 126.81%	178,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 7/26/2018 1:26:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +57% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down.
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