Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2017
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DOW 22004.16 40.24 (0.18%) | NASDAQ 6335.33 -27.61 (-0.43%) | S&P 500 2471.72 -4.63 (-0.19%)

Time of Screening : 8/2/2017 12:01:22 PM Report Released : 8/2/2017 1:47:05 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
LITE - NASDAQ Lumentum Holdings Inc	$63.40	-0.30 -0.47%	$65.00	2,084,933 125.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,664,000	$68.63 -7.62%	7/13/2017	$64.15	PP = $67.40 MB = $70.77
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2017 12:20:41 PM Y - Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line ($61.18). Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. More damaging losses would raise concerns and the prior low ($56.20 on 6/29/17) defines the next important support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/13/2017. Click here.
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MELI - NASDAQ Mercadolibre Inc	$284.48	-4.40 -1.52%	$293.86	532,953 83.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 637,000	$297.95 -4.52%	6/15/2017	$261.73	PP = $297.95 MB = $312.85
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2017 12:32:25 PM Y - Due to report Jun '17 quarterly earnings news. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($273), and little resistance remains due to overhead supply. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/26/2017. Click here.
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NTES - NASDAQ Netease Inc Adr	$297.90	-10.50 -3.40%	$307.54	910,414 76.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,195,000	$337.55 -11.75%	6/8/2017	$310.76	PP = $307.62 MB = $323.00
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2017 12:34:51 PM G - Color code is changed to green while slumping bellow its 50 DMA line ($304) today. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. Recent gains lacked great volume conviction. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/21/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABCO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Advisory Board Company	$54.78	-0.53 -0.95%	$55.60	$59.50	-7.94%	378,165 92.69%	408,000
Most Recent Note for ABCO - 8/2/2017 12:03:04 PM Up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a concern. Pulling back to its 50 DMA line. Faces resistance due to old overhead supply.
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ALL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Allstate Corp	$93.92	+2.92 3.21%	$93.98	$91.43	2.72%	1,233,093 75.14%	1,641,000
Most Recent Note for ALL - 8/2/2017 12:05:37 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported improved earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '17, but with sub par sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history also is a concern.
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$103.58	-1.70 -1.61%	$106.66	$110.69	-6.42%	804,428 96.34%	835,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 8/2/2017 12:07:02 PM Hit a new all-time high with a big "breakaway gap" on the prior session when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum (C criteria) earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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CTSH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Cognizant Tech Sol Cl A	$68.76	-0.76 -1.09%	$69.52	$70.49	-2.46%	2,827,270 77.50%	3,648,000
Most Recent Note for CTSH - 8/2/2017 12:08:43 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line. Due to report Jun '17 quarterly results. Fundamental concern remain. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/23/11.
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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$125.78	-3.33 -2.58%	$128.85	$129.35	-2.76%	982,406 123.26%	797,000
Most Recent Note for FISV - 8/2/2017 12:09:58 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain after reporting earnings +10% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Earnings growth in quarterly comparisons has been below the +25% minimum guideline, short of the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,478 in Jun '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$36.62	-0.56 -1.52%	$37.17	$37.53	-2.44%	123,552 78.20%	158,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 8/2/2017 12:11:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/01/14.
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$241.47	+10.70 4.64%	$241.99	$243.74	-0.93%	1,196,865 92.78%	1,290,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 8/2/2017 12:13:08 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +6% on -3% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth raises fundamental concerns. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ING - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance I N G Group Nv Adr	$18.69	-0.18 -0.95%	$18.69	$18.94	-1.32%	5,012,917 108.32%	4,628,000
Most Recent Note for ING - 8/2/2017 12:14:41 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today after steadily rising from its 50 DMA line with a streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$49.18	-1.00 -1.99%	$50.80	$50.59	-2.79%	106,642 76.17%	140,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 8/2/2017 12:16:16 PM Extended from any sound base, perched at multi-year highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Due to report Jun '17 earnings results. Reported earnings +32% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11.
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$181.56	+0.23 0.13%	$188.60	$188.19	-3.52%	114,021 96.63%	118,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 8/2/2017 12:19:12 PM Touched a new all-time high today. This Electronic - Parts firm reported earnings +46% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$25.35	-0.40 -1.55%	$25.75	$26.05	-2.69%	87,165 130.10%	67,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 8/2/2017 12:22:06 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($24.82). Reported earnings +155% on +56% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$36.18	+0.12 0.33%	$36.53	$40.82	-11.37%	465,447 84.63%	550,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 8/2/2017 12:23:40 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($37.13) while slumping back into the prior base. Reported Jun '17 quarterly results, and the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +50% on +15% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LOPE - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services Grand Canyon Education	$80.74	+7.57 10.35%	$85.94	$83.00	-2.72%	718,704 311.13%	231,000
Most Recent Note for LOPE - 8/2/2017 12:30:56 PM Gapped up today but encountered distributional pressure after it touched a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun'17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$42.54	-1.56 -3.54%	$44.00	$44.92	-5.30%	549,647 152.26%	361,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 8/2/2017 12:33:53 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($41.39), retreating from its 52-week high. Completed another new Public Offering on 1/26/17. Reported earnings +10% on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) have been erratic and below guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns. Completed an earlier Public Offering on 4/07/16.
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$67.11	-4.08 -5.73%	$72.63	$73.61	-8.83%	1,639,421 300.26%	546,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 8/2/2017 1:33:30 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line with today's early volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +24% on +33% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rallied to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/03/16.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$106.40	-1.92 -1.77%	$106.69	$109.78	-3.08%	1,423,333 205.09%	694,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 8/2/2017 1:36:00 PM Perched at its all-time high today, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings 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	$115.86	-1.01 -0.86%	$117.68	$120.00	-3.45%	987,804 78.21%	1,263,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 8/2/2017 1:38:57 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +57% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history and sales revenues growth rate has not been strong and steady.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$17.18	+0.26 1.54%	$17.33	$17.34	-0.92%	3,505,548 80.35%	4,363,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 8/2/2017 1:41:27 PM Rebounding near its 52 week high. The Jun '17 quarter and recent quarters showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year earlier periods. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) is not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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SYX - NYSE - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Systemax Inc	$23.75	+4.65 24.35%	$24.92	$20.67	14.90%	197,399 226.90%	87,000
Most Recent Note for SYX - 8/2/2017 1:43:27 PM Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +233% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior sales revenues and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Gapped up today hitting a new high after finding support near its 50 DMA line.
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$365.00	+17.00 4.89%	$365.96	$357.49	2.10%	35,531 169.20%	21,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 8/2/2017 1:44:18 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive big gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines in recent months. The Texas Real Estate Development firm reported earnings +68% on +69% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, marking its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VOYA - NYSE - Insurance-Life Voya Financial Inc	$40.61	+0.91 2.29%	$41.24	$42.96	-5.47%	1,459,790 97.97%	1,490,000
Most Recent Note for VOYA - 8/2/2017 1:45:02 PM Prior sales revenues and earnings history through the Jun '17 quarter has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$46.42	-3.84 -7.64%	$47.90	$53.43	-13.12%	303,754 157.39%	193,000
Most Recent Note for WD - 8/2/2017 1:46:41 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +3% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support recently near its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been noted as a fundamental concern, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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