Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, August 3rd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2018
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DOW 25326.16 -7.66 (-0.03%) | NASDAQ 7802.69 95.4 (1.24%) | S&P 500 2827.22 13.86 (0.49%)

Time of Screening : 8/3/2018 1:15:34 PM Report Released : 8/3/2018 2:05:14 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
NVEE - NASDAQ N V 5 Holdings Inc	$83.10	+4.85 6.20%	$85.00	87,112 150.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 58,000	$78.35 6.06%	6/15/2018	$7,070.00	PP = $72.00 MB = $75.60
Most Recent Note - 8/3/2018 1:49:26 PM G - Gapped up today rallying further from the previously noted base with a 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $71 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/28/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$109.10	+0.82 0.76%	$112.68	$111.29	-1.97%	294,256 132.55%	222,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 8/3/2018 1:17:35 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Priced another Secondary Offering on 3/27/18. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Has a new CEO as of 1/01/18. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/19/15, 8/11/15, 5/29/15, 12/11/14, 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$41.48	+1.84 4.64%	$43.17	$45.18	-8.19%	993,078 174.22%	570,000
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 8/3/2018 1:19:13 PM Rebounding but meeting resistance near its 50 DMA line ($41.66) after damaging distributional pressure. Rescheduled its fourth quarter 2018 report from 7/26/18 to 8/07/18. Noted with caution in the 5/22/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$440.62	-6.09 -1.36%	$449.53	$449.89	-2.06%	97,425 100.44%	97,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 8/3/2018 1:20:34 PM Gapped up on 8/01/18 and powered to new all-time highs with considerable volume-driven gains, quickly 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	$8.53	+0.19 2.28%	$8.53	$8.74	-2.40%	88,473 114.90%	77,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/3/2018 1:21:34 PM Perched within close 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. Prior history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CBPX - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Continental Building Products	$34.40	+2.75 8.69%	$34.90	$32.75	5.04%	510,476 278.95%	183,000
Most Recent Note for CBPX - 8/3/2018 1:23:48 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +84% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CENT - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Central Garden & Pet Co	$43.02	+0.02 0.05%	$43.21	$45.02	-4.44%	110,568 105.30%	105,000
Most Recent Note for CENT - 8/3/2018 1:24:27 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA this week, remaining perched near its all-time high. 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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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$100.70	-9.46 -8.59%	$109.17	$112.42	-10.43%	1,496,069 208.95%	716,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 8/3/2018 1:26:16 PM Down considerably today violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported Jun '18 earnings +310% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain because its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$64.87	-5.48 -7.78%	$73.10	$70.50	-7.98%	65,658 102.59%	64,000
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 8/3/2018 1:29:07 PM There was a "negative reversal" after early gains today for a new all-time high. Reported a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in Jun '18, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady.
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HMSY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service H M S Holdings Corp	$28.85	+3.99 16.05%	$29.50	$25.19	14.53%	914,077 218.16%	419,000
Most Recent Note for HMSY - 8/3/2018 1:31:41 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high today, getting very extended from prior highs in the $20 area. Reported greatly improved earnings results in the Dec '17, Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Annual earnings have been improving after a downturn in FY '13 and '14.
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LHCG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care L H C Group Inc	$92.73	-0.85 -0.91%	$94.25	$93.97	-1.32%	283,693 108.69%	261,000
Most Recent Note for LHCG - 8/3/2018 1:34:57 PM Hit new 52-week highs with 3 big volume-driven gains. Jun '18 marked its 2nd strong quarterly earnings increase. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$45.77	+0.52 1.14%	$45.96	$47.17	-2.97%	275,009 112.25%	245,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 8/3/2018 1:38:54 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm found prompt support near its 50 DMA line after retreating from its all-time high with losses marked by above average volume. Jun '18 quarterly earnings rose +42% on +15% sales revenues results, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$218.21	+43.20 24.68%	$229.20	$182.82	19.36%	561,862 294.17%	191,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 8/3/2018 1:41:17 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported very strong Dec '17, Mar and Jun '18 quarterly earnings increases, marking a 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% sales minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing very encouraging sequential acceleration in its sales revenues growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has strong after a downturn in FY '14 and '15.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$20.90	+0.52 2.55%	$21.35	$20.74	0.77%	43,714 257.14%	17,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 8/3/2018 1:41:44 PM Powering into new 52-week high territory with another big volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground after a big gain on 7/25/18 following a consolidation 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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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$117.58	-3.94 -3.24%	$119.89	$125.31	-6.17%	1,208,866 111.21%	1,087,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 8/3/2018 1:43:57 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($116.88) with today's damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +30% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic and fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$35.09	-4.27 -10.85%	$37.84	$40.81	-14.02%	142,033 146.43%	97,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 8/3/2018 1:45:18 PM Abruptly reversing the prior gain and testing its 200 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Fundamental characteristics are not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system.
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NSIT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises Inc	$51.27	+2.39 4.89%	$51.41	$54.06	-5.16%	382,844 180.59%	212,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 8/3/2018 1:47:08 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain challenging its all-time high hit on Wednesday. Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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OEC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Orion Engineered Carbons LLC	$33.55	+0.75 2.29%	$36.20	$33.95	-1.18%	576,496 139.93%	412,000
Most Recent Note for OEC - 8/3/2018 1:52:41 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation. Reported earnings +73% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RILY - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs B Riley Financial Inc	$22.00	-0.30 -1.35%	$23.40	$23.70	-7.17%	66,412 118.59%	56,000
Most Recent Note for RILY - 8/3/2018 1:54:02 PM Reversed an early gain today slumping back near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +118% on +88% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior 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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RP - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Realpage Inc	$56.75	-1.20 -2.07%	$59.50	$61.95	-8.39%	1,047,606 110.04%	952,000
Most Recent Note for RP - 8/3/2018 1:55:59 PM Meeting resistance near its 50 DMA line while trying to rebound. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/24/18. Reported earnings +61% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$56.83	+2.48 4.56%	$60.97	$56.31	0.92%	1,428,263 110.21%	1,296,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 8/3/2018 1:58:57 PM Reported earnings +35% on +118% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big gain with above average volume. Completed new Public Offerings on 4/03/18 and on 6/19/15.
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$42.03	-0.28 -0.65%	$42.40	$44.05	-4.60%	481,845 194.29%	248,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 8/3/2018 2:00:30 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high after gapping up above its 50 DMA line and additional volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$23.70	+0.84 3.68%	$23.70	$23.80	-0.42%	39,104 126.14%	31,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 8/3/2018 2:02:27 PM Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high today, adding to a spurt of gains in recent months. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TTEK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Tetra Tech Inc	$65.25	-0.85 -1.29%	$66.40	$66.90	-2.47%	270,257 120.11%	225,000
Most Recent Note for TTEK - 8/3/2018 2:02:50 PM Gapped up on the prior session 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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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$58.31	+8.00 15.90%	$62.19	$55.86	4.39%	2,058,376 353.67%	582,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 8/3/2018 2:03:59 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +35% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '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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WTS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Watts Water Technologies	$86.35	+0.00 0.00%	$93.35	$88.85	-2.81%	125,151 106.06%	118,000
Most Recent Note for WTS - 8/3/2018 2:05:07 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today into new high territory. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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