Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2018
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Time of Screening : 8/2/2018 12:42:01 PM Report Released : 8/2/2018 1:59:38 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 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$123.19	-8.34 -6.34%	$124.85	787,897 161.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 489,000	$137.73 -10.56%	7/5/2018	$123.70	PP = $131.85 MB = $138.44
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2018 1:05:38 PM Y - Reported earnings +26% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($127.02) and undercutting prior lows, trading near its 200 DMA line ($114.63) then rebounding near its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/27/2018. Click here.
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PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$133.80	+7.86 6.24%	$133.93	1,044,361 123.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 846,000	$128.00 4.53%	8/1/2018	$122.87	PP = $118.55 MB = $124.48
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2018 1:39:49 PM G - Color code is changed to green after quickly getting very extended from prior highs. Finished strong on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 4/18/18 high plus 10 cents. Reported earnings +69% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2018. Click here.
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STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.com Inc	$280.60	+22.30 8.63%	$283.39	562,325 228.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 246,000	$285.75 -1.80%	8/2/2018	$280.60	PP = $285.85 MB = $300.14
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2018 1:48:41 PM Y - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($265) and nearly challenging its all-time high with a big volume-driven gain today. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 6/18/18 high plus 10 cents. Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +32% on +20% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings history. The prior low ($241.55 on 6/25/18) defines the next near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/21/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$796.00	+5.00 0.63%	$809.00	15,779 105.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,000	$816.28 -2.48%	7/5/2018	$714.90	PP = $739.99 MB = $776.99
Most Recent Note - 8/2/2018 1:56:32 PM G - Today's early gain nearly challenged its all-time high while adding to the prior volume-driven gain. Color code was changed to green after rising back above its "max buy" level. The 50 DMA line ($725.57) and recent low ($720 opn 7/30/18) define important near-term support >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$206.91	+5.41 2.68%	$207.05	$201.76	2.55%	36,306,272 160.20%	22,663,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/2/2018 12:49:34 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain followings a "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AMED - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care Amedisys Inc	$106.07	+2.25 2.16%	$106.32	$108.92	-2.62%	360,171 119.26%	302,000
Most Recent Note for AMED - 8/2/2018 12:50:43 PM Trading higher today after a gap up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving since a drastic downturn in FY '12-13.
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AMN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing A M N Healthcare Svcs	$58.15	-3.50 -5.68%	$60.00	$68.20	-14.74%	713,765 195.55%	365,000
Most Recent Note for AMN - 8/2/2018 12:52:41 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss. Quarterly sales and earnings history through Mar '18 has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$9.90	-0.00 -0.04%	$9.98	$9.95	-0.55%	116,770 115.61%	101,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 8/2/2018 12:55:00 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, stubbornly holding its ground after a big gap 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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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$439.80	+12.81 3.00%	$441.19	$430.80	2.09%	143,479 155.96%	92,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 8/2/2018 12:56:14 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hitting another new all-time high with today's gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +52% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$8.35	+0.03 0.36%	$8.49	$8.74	-4.46%	77,985 102.61%	76,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/2/2018 12:58:25 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and it is consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. This Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 6 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 versus year ago periods, but its prior history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CENT - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Central Garden & Pet Co	$41.92	-1.60 -3.67%	$44.22	$45.02	-6.90%	96,276 97.25%	99,000
Most Recent Note for CENT - 8/2/2018 1:01:00 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA, remaining perched near its all-time highs. Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '12 and 13.
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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$72.84	+8.24 12.75%	$72.99	$68.83	5.82%	2,433,828 167.27%	1,455,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 8/2/2018 1:09:02 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported Jun '18 earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues. Three of the past 4 quarters had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since FY '14, also helping it better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. 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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GMED - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Globus Medical Inc Cl A	$53.33	+0.48 0.91%	$55.60	$57.55	-7.33%	547,306 93.40%	586,000
Most Recent Note for GMED - 8/2/2018 1:13:14 PM Reported earnings +38% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Meeting resistance after rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's early volume-driven gain. The Medical - Products firm has technology to treat patients with spine disorders. Reported earnings +28% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$55.10	+0.63 1.16%	$55.87	$56.64	-2.72%	686,045 182.95%	375,000
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 8/2/2018 1:25:38 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +63% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '14 -'15, thus has not been strong and steady.
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HMSY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service H M S Holdings Corp	$24.76	+0.63 2.61%	$24.76	$24.74	0.08%	480,151 118.56%	405,000
Most Recent Note for HMSY - 8/2/2018 1:27:37 PM Touched a new 52-week high today, extended from prior highs in the $20 area. Reported improved results in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/12.
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$23.75	-0.20 -0.84%	$24.30	$24.50	-3.06%	80,748 207.05%	39,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 8/2/2018 1:29:26 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +133% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly revenues have been below $10 million, and while growing, they remain rather minuscule. Limited history is a concern while up considerably from its $6 IPO in July '14.
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$59.39	-0.74 -1.23%	$61.05	$63.97	-7.16%	466,916 137.73%	339,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 8/2/2018 1:30:32 PM Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/12/18, 5/04/18, and 12/01/17. Gapped up on 7/31/18 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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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$59.35	+1.52 2.63%	$60.58	$68.79	-13.72%	172,607 105.25%	164,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 8/2/2018 1:35:43 PM Reported earnings +35% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter and recent quarterly earnings comparisons have been strong. Annual earnings history and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady.
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$49.74	+0.94 1.92%	$50.35	$55.00	-9.57%	735,810 148.95%	494,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 8/2/2018 1:37:37 PM Rebounded from below its 200 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +47% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Completed new Public Offerings on 1/26/17 and 4/07/16.
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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$83.80	+1.62 1.97%	$84.71	$86.84	-3.50%	1,465,903 125.29%	1,170,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 8/2/2018 1:42:47 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported +10% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$88.49	+0.91 1.04%	$89.42	$89.90	-1.57%	186,482 121.88%	153,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 8/2/2018 1:44:18 PM Held its ground after a gap up on 7/27/18 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs then posting additional volume-driven gains. 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). Since 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	$73.33	+0.53 0.72%	$73.36	$74.91	-2.12%	755,538 280.87%	269,000
Most Recent Note for SSD - 8/2/2018 1:45:23 PM Holding its ground since a gap up gain on 7/31/18 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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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$42.38	+0.98 2.36%	$42.50	$44.05	-3.80%	383,736 167.57%	229,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 8/2/2018 1:50:38 PM Nearly challenging its 52-week high with today's gain after gapping up above its 50 DMA line on the prior session. The 7/20/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings -2% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. This Dallas, TX-based bank undercut its 50 DMA line ($41.13) with volume-driven losses testing prior lows in the $38 area. Completed a new Public Offering on 4/10/18."
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TDY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Teledyne Tech Inc	$225.06	+6.18 2.82%	$230.98	$220.85	1.91%	131,791 92.81%	142,000
Most Recent Note for TDY - 8/2/2018 1:52:34 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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TTEK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Tetra Tech Inc	$65.83	+4.88 8.00%	$66.70	$62.25	5.74%	380,122 178.46%	213,000
Most Recent Note for TTEK - 8/2/2018 1:58:47 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +34% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases for this Pollution Control - Services firm have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$45.15	+0.95 2.15%	$45.25	$45.78	-1.38%	195,201 98.59%	198,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 8/2/2018 1:59:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. 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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