Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2018
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DOW 25474.59 167.76 (0.66%) | NASDAQ 7705 75 (0.98%) | S&P 500 2822.07 19.47 (0.69%)

Time of Screening : 7/31/2018 12:36:23 PM Report Released : 7/31/2018 1:28:15 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$13.32	+0.52 4.04%	$13.40	$13.95	-4.54%	114,122 102.81%	111,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 7/31/2018 12:38:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs which define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. 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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ATHN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Athenahealth Inc	$150.90	+3.57 2.42%	$156.25	$163.94	-7.95%	583,647 162.58%	359,000
Most Recent Note for ATHN - 7/31/2018 12:42:09 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $163 level. Reported +114% earnings on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. That marked a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$9.65	-0.14 -1.43%	$9.80	$9.80	-1.53%	138,362 150.39%	92,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 7/31/2018 12:44:06 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with a recent spurt of big volume-driven gains. This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up on 7/24/18. 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, an encouraging sign.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$8.20	-0.24 -2.84%	$8.49	$8.74	-6.18%	178,883 259.25%	69,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 7/31/2018 12:45:31 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 versus year ago periods, but its prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$34.25	+1.90 5.87%	$34.33	$33.95	0.88%	382,603 98.61%	388,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 7/31/2018 12:48:09 PM Powering into new 52-week territory, and today's gain reached a new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/29/15."
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$78.23	+1.20 1.56%	$79.00	$79.39	-1.46%	500,313 174.33%	287,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 7/31/2018 12:49:54 PM Gapped up 7/26/18 for a big volume-driven gain, and with additional volume-driven gains it has been 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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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$55.00	+0.25 0.46%	$55.30	$59.05	-6.86%	350,456 174.36%	201,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 7/31/2018 12:52:37 PM Gapped up 7/27/18 hitting a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $45 area during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +65% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady.
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HSII - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heidrick & Struggles	$40.50	+6.30 18.42%	$44.00	$39.73	1.94%	349,092 260.52%	134,000
Most Recent Note for HSII - 7/31/2018 12:55:34 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line, rallying for a big volume-driven gain and hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +79% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly results were erratic. Made gradual progress since noted in the 11/30/17 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$35.07	+1.78 5.35%	$35.76	$35.71	-1.79%	1,363,035 109.75%	1,242,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 7/31/2018 1:00:43 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Had difficulty making progress above prior resistance in the $34 area. Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. its 2nd earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history has been strong.
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IIIN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Insteel Industries Inc	$42.83	+2.40 5.94%	$43.15	$43.78	-2.17%	190,441 176.33%	108,000
Most Recent Note for IIIN - 7/31/2018 1:01:46 PM Powered to new 52-week and all-time highs with a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$319.00	+29.76 10.29%	$321.04	$317.16	0.58%	1,808,300 227.46%	795,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 7/31/2018 1:05:10 PM Gapped up and hit a new all-time high today with a big volume-driven gain, getting extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($287) defines near-term support. Reported earnings +74% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were well below with +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and negative versus the year ago periods.
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MCS - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Marcus Corp	$38.75	+0.45 1.17%	$39.05	$38.65	0.26%	127,216 171.91%	74,000
Most Recent Note for MCS - 7/31/2018 1:05:41 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain after a gap up on 7/26/18. Reported earnings +81% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$60.72	+13.65 29.01%	$63.97	$49.69	22.20%	693,796 235.99%	294,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 7/31/2018 1:07:51 PM Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/12/18, 5/04/18, and 12/01/17. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +60% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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OMAB - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services Grupo Aero Cent Nort Ads	$48.69	-0.66 -1.34%	$49.30	$51.17	-4.85%	172,489 196.01%	88,000
Most Recent Note for OMAB - 7/31/2018 1:11:13 PM Sub par sales revenues growth and other fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the guidelines."
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PCMI - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics P C M Inc	$21.80	+0.75 3.56%	$21.84	$21.10	3.32%	144,385 98.22%	147,000
Most Recent Note for PCMI - 7/31/2018 1:13:01 PM Reported earnings +116% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Rebounding after going through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/28/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Reported earnings of 51 cents per share on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2016 versus earnings of 5 cents per share in the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '16 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases."
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$85.72	+0.76 0.89%	$85.72	$89.90	-4.65%	140,947 95.88%	147,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 7/31/2018 1:14:50 PM Holding its ground after a gap up on 7/27/18 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +113% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The past 3 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '16 its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/20/13 and 9/06/12.
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SSD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Simpson Manufacturing	$71.65	+11.65 19.42%	$74.75	$67.32	6.43%	1,029,537 474.44%	217,000
Most Recent Note for SSD - 7/31/2018 1:17:09 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported greatly improved earnings in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$55.79	-0.95 -1.67%	$60.15	$58.61	-4.81%	336,344 109.56%	307,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 7/31/2018 1:20:32 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting a new all-time high, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($55.31). Reported earnings +67% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$78.13	+14.02 21.87%	$78.71	$69.27	12.79%	727,506 204.93%	355,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 7/31/2018 1:23:44 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's considerable gap up and volume-driven gain, quickly getting extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +49% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Three of the 4 latest quarters had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '14.
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$63.17	-2.92 -4.42%	$64.74	$70.86	-10.85%	2,034,648 327.64%	621,000
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 7/31/2018 1:25:58 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses this week after recently wedging higher. Through Jun '18 its quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$49.52	+0.18 0.36%	$50.01	$55.86	-11.35%	501,023 90.77%	552,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 7/31/2018 1:28:09 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line, today it undercut the prior low ($48.61 on 6/04/18) before rebounding. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern and it completed Secondary Offerings on 8/09/16 and 3/08/16 after its $17 IPO on 6/12/15."
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