Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2017
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DOW 22074.59 75.6 (0.34%) | NASDAQ 6363.83 30.82 (0.49%) | S&P 500 2472.85 8.24 (0.33%)

Time of Screening : 8/16/2017 12:02:54 PM Report Released : 8/16/2017 12:55:03 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
HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$100.00	+2.41 2.47%	$100.81	226,715 85.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 266,000	$107.17 -6.69%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 8/16/2017 12:27:56 PM G - Due to report earnings news on Thursday, 8/17/17 before the open. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks yet it remains perched near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($88.46) and prior highs in the $88 area define important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/9/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BITA - NYSE - Internet-Content Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$37.01	-0.88 -2.31%	$39.22	$40.63	-8.92%	593,033 90.96%	652,000
Most Recent Note for BITA - 8/16/2017 12:04:36 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high for a 2nd consecutive session after reporting Jun '17 earnings +9% on +52% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +78% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Erratic history is not a match with respect to the C and A criteria."
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BSRR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Sierra Bancorp	$25.99	-0.14 -0.54%	$27.21	$29.50	-11.90%	20,585 64.33%	32,000
Most Recent Note for BSRR - 8/16/2017 12:18:21 PM Reported earnings +19% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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DSGX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Descartes Systems Group	$27.15	+0.30 1.12%	$27.15	$27.00	0.56%	124,556 191.62%	65,000
Most Recent Note for DSGX - 8/16/2017 12:19:28 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings rose by +13% on +11% sales revenues for the Apr '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ELS - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Equity Lifestyle Pptys	$86.76	-0.61 -0.70%	$87.89	$88.16	-1.59%	269,577 65.91%	409,000
Most Recent Note for ELS - 8/16/2017 12:20:18 PM Perched near all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EXTR - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Extreme Networks Inc	$10.42	+0.03 0.30%	$10.45	$11.03	-5.52%	1,051,295 73.98%	1,421,000
Most Recent Note for EXTR - 8/16/2017 12:21:02 PM Gapped up on the prior session, rebounding above its 50 DMA line and challenging its 52-week high. The 8/15/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "The Mar and Jun '17 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$14.33	-0.33 -2.22%	$14.65	$15.45	-7.28%	424,523 58.55%	725,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 8/16/2017 12:21:38 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '17 have been strong. Rebounded after a deep consolidation to its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 3/01/17 mid-day report. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/25/15. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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JKHY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Jack Henry & Assoc Inc	$103.14	-3.37 -3.16%	$105.00	$109.67	-5.95%	614,656 158.01%	389,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 8/16/2017 12:29:07 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, retreating from its all-time high. Sales revenues growth has been sub par and earnings increases through Jun '17 have been under the +25% guideline (C criteria).
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JP - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Jupai Holdings Ltd Ads	$10.40	+0.65 6.67%	$10.70	$9.95	4.52%	462,768 601.00%	77,000
Most Recent Note for JP - 8/16/2017 12:31:17 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gain adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +150% on +75% sales revenues. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in prior quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited and choppy history is a concern since its $9.49 IPO in July 2015.
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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$21.22	+0.45 2.18%	$21.31	$21.39	-0.78%	887,427 65.30%	1,359,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 8/16/2017 12:31:58 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +450% on +48% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales revenues growth and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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LOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$23.65	+0.40 1.72%	$23.71	$26.05	-9.21%	74,307 69.45%	107,000
Most Recent Note for LOB - 8/16/2017 12:32:13 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line as it recently completed a new Public Offering. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$164.01	+3.80 2.37%	$165.19	$170.00	-3.53%	3,359,872 126.22%	2,662,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 8/16/2017 12:36:02 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line this week, and rallying toward its prior high with today's volume-driven gain. It has not formed an orderly base. Reported earnings +73% on +52% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) after a few sub par comparisons.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$61.09	+0.93 1.55%	$61.09	$61.16	-0.11%	79,075 70.60%	112,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 8/16/2017 12:37:17 PM Inching into new all-time high territory with a streak of small gains without great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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NYT - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers New York Times Co Cl A	$18.03	-0.18 -0.96%	$18.30	$20.15	-10.55%	1,008,890 84.00%	1,201,000
Most Recent Note for NYT - 8/16/2017 12:39:03 PM Testing its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '17 earnings +64% on +9% sales revenues but prior quarterly comparisons were under the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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PAR - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Par Technology Corp	$9.06	-0.42 -4.43%	$9.49	$9.77	-7.26%	157,464 507.95%	31,000
Most Recent Note for PAR - 8/16/2017 12:40:04 PM Pulling back from multi-year highs testing its 50 DMA line today while adding to a streak of volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line while forming a short cup shaped base. Prior sales revenues and earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines concerning the C and A criteria."
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RATE - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Bankrate Inc	$13.95	+0.05 0.36%	$13.95	$14.25	-2.11%	674,820 58.48%	1,154,000
Most Recent Note for RATE - 8/16/2017 12:41:41 PM Holding its ground in a tight range since a gap up 7/03/17 on M&A news The 11/10/15 mid-day report last cautioned - "Reported earnings +12% on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings versus year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SAFM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Sanderson Farms Inc	$142.43	-2.10 -1.45%	$145.02	$144.93	-1.72%	223,235 59.37%	376,000
Most Recent Note for SAFM - 8/16/2017 12:43:19 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Made steady progress since last noted with caution in the 7/26/17 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Apr '17 showed strong earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SHOO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Steven Madden Limited	$42.63	+0.03 0.06%	$42.90	$43.80	-2.68%	312,090 67.12%	465,000
Most Recent Note for SHOO - 8/16/2017 12:49:01 PM This popular Shoe Manufacturer was on the Featured Stocks list about 5 years ago, but fundamentals today are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$214.30	+5.40 2.58%	$214.50	$217.97	-1.68%	130,742 60.25%	217,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 8/16/2017 12:50:10 PM Perched near its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +8% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues history has not been strong and steady."
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$383.78	+0.61 0.16%	$387.50	$385.00	-0.32%	17,723 68.17%	26,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 8/16/2017 12:50:34 PM Held its ground stubbornly and it is powering to new all-time highs today, adding to an impressive 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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TTC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Toro Co	$73.52	+1.40 1.94%	$73.82	$73.86	-0.46%	333,150 64.69%	515,000
Most Recent Note for TTC - 8/16/2017 12:50:58 PM Holding its ground near its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 5/25/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Apr '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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WLDN - NASDAQ - Bldg-Heavy Construction Willdan Group Inc	$32.78	-3.52 -9.70%	$36.39	$36.87	-11.09%	276,336 240.29%	115,000
Most Recent Note for WLDN - 8/16/2017 12:52:47 PM Retreating from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss today. Reported earnings -3% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$72.48	-0.62 -0.85%	$72.50	$83.00	-12.67%	4,383,123 334.85%	1,309,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 8/16/2017 12:54:59 PM Gapped down on the prior session after proposing a new Public Offering, retreating from its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. It is very extended from any sound base. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +53% on +29% sales revenues, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly report above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Disciplined 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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