Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 2018
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DOW 25054.88 -245.04 (-0.97%) | NASDAQ 7753.54 -117.35 (-1.49%) | S&P 500 2811.53 -28.43 (-1.00%)

Time of Screening : 8/15/2018 11:48:48 AM Report Released : 8/15/2018 12:13:58 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
NANO - NASDAQ Nanometrics Inc	$45.80	-0.42 -0.91%	$46.98	271,341 76.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 355,000	$48.26 -5.10%	8/13/2018	$44.17	PP = $44.27 MB = $46.48
Most Recent Note - 8/15/2018 12:10:26 PM Y - Powered higher after featured in the 8/13/18 mid-day report, rallying from a cup shaped base. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarters through Jun '18 showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved greatly since a downturn and losses FY '13 and '14. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$1,892.30	-27.35 -1.42%	$1,916.21	$1,925.00	-1.70%	4,165,601 95.76%	4,350,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 8/15/2018 11:50:50 AM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 were very strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since FY '15 after an erratic history.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$11.06	-0.00 -0.00%	$11.06	$11.32	-2.30%	175,286 113.09%	155,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 8/15/2018 11:51:08 AM This Israel-based Telecom firm has powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains while 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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BSX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Boston Scientific Corp	$34.30	+0.60 1.77%	$34.44	$37.30	-8.06%	5,836,021 73.16%	7,977,000
Most Recent Note for BSX - 8/15/2018 11:53:45 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 6/13/18 mid-day report after spiking to a new 52-week high following news from Stryker Corp (SYK) that a takeover was not planned. Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +28% on +10% sales revenues but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$9.29	-0.11 -1.17%	$9.36	$9.61	-3.33%	67,001 63.21%	106,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/15/2018 11:54:21 AM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following a streak of gains marked by above average volume. 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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CCMP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Microelectronics	$112.05	-9.36 -7.71%	$116.41	$123.76	-9.46%	420,633 290.09%	145,000
Most Recent Note for CCMP - 8/15/2018 11:56:48 AM Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line ($115) with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +69% on +18% sales revenues Jun '18 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) showed steady improvement since a downturn in FY '11-12 .
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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$90.80	+0.74 0.82%	$91.50	$95.58	-5.00%	238,241 58.11%	410,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 8/15/2018 11:57:46 AM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high rebounded near its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share versus a loss of 13 cents per share on +21% sales revenues over the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain, as this Portland, OR based Apparel - Clothing Mfg firm's prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$71.78	+0.86 1.21%	$71.84	$73.00	-1.67%	252,123 57.56%	438,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 8/15/2018 11:57:56 AM Perched at its 52-week high, this Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm reported +71% earnings on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/10/15. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/11/15. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14.
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EYE - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty National Vision Holdings	$40.46	-3.18 -7.28%	$43.83	$46.00	-12.05%	913,223 134.30%	680,000
Most Recent Note for EYE - 8/15/2018 12:00:46 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss with ever-increasing volume after wedging to a new 52-week high with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +133% on +14% 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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FANG - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Diamondback Energy Inc	$118.77	-14.98 -11.20%	$124.20	$138.25	-14.09%	6,041,129 450.16%	1,342,000
Most Recent Note for FANG - 8/15/2018 12:02:03 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 have been very strong and satisfy the C criteria. Fundamental concerns remain, as its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's strict guidelines. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/14/16 and went through a long and choppy consolidation. It completed a Secondary Offering on 6/24/14.
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$78.00	-2.34 -2.91%	$79.19	$81.91	-4.77%	197,172 61.04%	323,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 8/15/2018 12:03:36 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its prior 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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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$77.32	+10.48 15.68%	$78.54	$79.35	-2.56%	988,255 658.84%	150,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 8/15/2018 12:04:28 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Completed a new Public Offering on 10/20/17. Reported Apr '18 quarterly earnings +108% on +45% sales revenues, marking the 6th consecutive quarter with an earnings increase meeting the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior downturn in FY '13 and '14 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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KSS - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Kohls Corp	$74.63	-4.30 -5.45%	$77.70	$79.92	-6.62%	2,257,694 75.06%	3,008,000
Most Recent Note for KSS - 8/15/2018 12:05:58 PM Gapped down today, retreating from multi-year highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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M - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Macy's Inc	$36.34	-5.48 -13.10%	$39.30	$41.99	-13.46%	22,745,258 309.21%	7,356,000
Most Recent Note for M - 8/15/2018 12:08:03 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +59% on -1% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) makes it a sub par candidate.
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MCS - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Marcus Corp	$37.35	-2.85 -7.09%	$37.50	$40.45	-7.66%	63,311 74.48%	85,000
Most Recent Note for MCS - 8/15/2018 12:08:51 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. 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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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$60.22	+1.68 2.87%	$61.85	$59.19	1.74%	442,424 115.52%	383,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 8/15/2018 12:10:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +30% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$127.45	-5.55 -4.17%	$133.84	$133.46	-4.50%	1,061,719 100.54%	1,056,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 8/15/2018 12:11:41 PM Holding its ground stubbornly after hitting a new 52-week high with a big "breakaway gap" and impressive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +54% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were much stronger. Limited history is a concern. Rallied considerably and completed Secondary Offerings on 2/28/17 and 5/24/17 since its Sep '16 IPO at $18."
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$37.50	-0.74 -1.94%	$39.34	$38.48	-2.55%	833,127 111.98%	744,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 8/15/2018 12:13:51 PM This Oil & Gas - US Exploration & Production LP is extended from any sound base and hit another new 52-week high today but reversed into the red. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line and completed a new Public Offering on 7/31/18. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since its $26 IPO in June 2014 it completed additional new Public Offerings in Sep '14, Jul '16, Jan '17 and Jul '17.
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