Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, August 20th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2018
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DOW 25779.52 110.2 (0.43%) | NASDAQ 7814.77 -1.56 (-0.02%) | S&P 500 2854.82 4.69 (0.16%)

Time of Screening : 8/20/2018 11:55:32 AM Report Released : 8/20/2018 12:21:45 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$215.66	-1.92 -0.88%	$219.18	$217.95	-1.05%	16,820,942 68.28%	24,636,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/20/2018 11:57:09 AM Extended from any sound base, and it held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 8/01/18. 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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BJRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants B J S Restaurants Inc	$67.05	+0.30 0.45%	$67.15	$73.05	-8.21%	233,966 71.77%	326,000
Most Recent Note for BJRI - 8/20/2018 11:59:10 AM Found support at its 50 DMA line during the consolidation after hitting a new all-time high when last noted with caution in the 7/27/18 mid-day report - "Reported +61% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales growth. The restaurant company's quarterly earnings show recent improvement, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history comes in below the investment system's strict guidelines."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$10.76	+0.41 3.94%	$10.84	$10.75	0.07%	386,801 280.29%	138,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/20/2018 11:59:31 AM Held its ground stubbornly, and it is hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive big gain 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	$109.15	+0.16 0.15%	$109.63	$123.76	-11.81%	110,923 61.62%	180,000
Most Recent Note for CCMP - 8/20/2018 12:00:54 PM Gapped down on 8/15/18 violating its 50 DMA line. and it has been testing its 200 DMA line. 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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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$80.00	-1.55 -1.90%	$89.85	$81.95	-2.38%	119,640 221.56%	54,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 8/20/2018 12:03:42 PM Reversed into the red today after spiking to another new all-time high. Found support in recent weeks near its 50 DMA line. After a considerable gap up gain it was noted in the mid-day report on the prior session - "Reported earnings +70% on +12% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is still a concern."
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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$31.26	+1.13 3.75%	$31.30	$32.49	-3.79%	69,961 77.73%	90,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 8/20/2018 12:06:14 PM Rebounding near multi-year highs after an orderly consolidation above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/02/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +22% on +6% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter. Recent comparisons had shown better earnings with sales revenues acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EYE - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty National Vision Holdings	$42.54	+2.08 5.14%	$42.63	$46.00	-7.52%	766,151 105.10%	729,000
Most Recent Note for EYE - 8/20/2018 12:08:36 PM Pulled back to its 50 DMA line 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. Completed Secondary Offerings on 7/26/18 and 3/15/18 since its $22 IPO on 10/26/17. 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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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$29.25	-0.20 -0.68%	$29.50	$30.60	-4.41%	43,123 59.07%	73,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 8/20/2018 12:10:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. 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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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$76.50	-0.40 -0.52%	$76.79	$79.35	-3.59%	288,383 136.67%	211,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 8/20/2018 12:10:59 PM Gapped up on M&A news 8/15/18 and it has been hovering near its all-time high. 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	$78.86	+2.42 3.17%	$79.36	$79.92	-1.33%	1,899,828 65.15%	2,916,000
Most Recent Note for KSS - 8/20/2018 12:12:48 PM Challenging multi-year highs with today's big gain adding to a spurt of quiet gains. Due to report earnings news for the Jul '18 quarter. 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	$37.54	+1.51 4.19%	$37.55	$41.99	-10.60%	5,135,028 66.52%	7,719,000
Most Recent Note for M - 8/20/2018 12:14:03 PM Rebounding since a damaging gap down on 8/15/18 abruptly violated its 50 DMA line. 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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NEP - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Nextera Energy Partners LP	$49.47	+1.04 2.15%	$49.75	$48.75	1.48%	138,213 69.45%	199,000
Most Recent Note for NEP - 8/20/2018 12:16:45 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable gain. Reported great earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters, but sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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PETQ - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty Petiq Inc	$35.50	+0.99 2.87%	$36.19	$37.45	-5.21%	417,683 67.37%	620,000
Most Recent Note for PETQ - 8/20/2018 12:16:56 PM Perched at a new 52-week and all-time high following big volume-driven gains. Tallied an impressive streak of gains since the beginning of June. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $16 IPO on 7/21/17
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RBB - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan R B B Bancorp	$28.89	-0.48 -1.63%	$29.45	$33.62	-14.07%	62,229 105.47%	59,000
Most Recent Note for RBB - 8/20/2018 12:17:24 PM Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Slumping toward its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings -13% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Limited history remains a concern, while it has rallied since its $23 IPO on 7/26/17. Fundamentals are not a match (C and A criteria) with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SKYW - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Skywest Inc	$61.90	+0.80 1.31%	$61.95	$62.45	-0.88%	211,755 113.85%	186,000
Most Recent Note for SKYW - 8/20/2018 12:18:42 PM Held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 7/27/18 mid-day report after gapping up for a new 52-week high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +51% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues and earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$142.45	+12.60 9.70%	$142.80	$130.30	9.32%	4,136,389 1,155.42%	358,000
Most Recent Note for SODA - 8/20/2018 12:19:59 PM Gapped up today for another new all-time high, very extended from any sound base and adding to an impressive streak. Reported earnings +78% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems has an up and down annual earnings history (A criteria), so it is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$101.19	+0.84 0.84%	$101.25	$101.49	-0.30%	1,691,974 58.65%	2,885,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 8/20/2018 12:21:00 PM Due to report Jul '18 earnings news. Perched at its all-time high after a spurt of gains backed with light or near average volume. Reported earnings +17% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VPG - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Vishay Precision Group	$43.85	+1.85 4.40%	$44.63	$44.82	-2.16%	44,977 61.61%	73,000
Most Recent Note for VPG - 8/20/2018 12:21:38 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high, and it is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +97% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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