Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 2018
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DOW 25794 -28.29 (-0.11%) | NASDAQ 7884.43 25.26 (0.32%) | S&P 500 2864.72 1.76 (0.06%)

Time of Screening : 8/22/2018 12:33:51 PM Report Released : 8/22/2018 2:20:42 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 80% 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
ALOT - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Astronova Inc	$19.50	+1.60 8.94%	$20.00	$20.00	-2.50%	32,867 219.11%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 8/22/2018 12:36:45 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line and challenging multi-year highs. Reported earnings +55% on +23% sales revenues for the July '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$82.12	+0.69 0.85%	$84.37	$81.82	0.37%	2,251,917 84.56%	2,663,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 8/22/2018 12:38:14 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and rallied to new all-time highs with recent gains backed by greater volume conviction. Due to report earnings news. Reported earnings +37% on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earning (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, but improved since a downturn in FY '13-14.
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BJRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants B J S Restaurants Inc	$67.10	+0.30 0.45%	$67.48	$73.05	-8.15%	368,650 111.37%	331,000
Most Recent Note for BJRI - 8/22/2018 12:41:24 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during the consolidation after hitting a new all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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	$10.59	+0.53 5.27%	$10.60	$11.11	-4.68%	219,119 129.66%	169,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/22/2018 12:42:42 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a streak of 3 consecutive big 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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CTRL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Control4 Corporation	$35.68	+0.38 1.07%	$36.36	$35.99	-0.86%	629,512 180.89%	348,000
Most Recent Note for CTRL - 8/22/2018 12:44:54 PM Rallying to a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain marked by ever-increasing volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line - "Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong increases, however fundamental concerns remain. A downturn in FY '15 earnings hurt its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system."
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INTT - AMEX - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Intest Corporation	$9.20	+0.05 0.55%	$9.25	$10.25	-10.24%	34,767 82.78%	42,000
Most Recent Note for INTT - 8/22/2018 12:46:09 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and hovering in a tight range within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through the Jun '18 quarter, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) 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	$151.30	+7.20 4.99%	$152.54	$145.53	3.96%	442,602 138.75%	319,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 8/22/2018 12:48:00 PM Gapped up today rallying for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Sales revenues growth has been sub par and prior earnings increases have been under the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$76.99	+0.29 0.38%	$77.09	$79.35	-2.97%	259,746 115.96%	224,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 8/22/2018 12:49:01 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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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$41.62	+2.18 5.53%	$42.60	$46.49	-10.48%	207,565 185.33%	112,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 8/22/2018 12:52:15 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Went through a choppy consolidation since wedging higher and hitting a new all-time high after last noted with caution in the 5/03/18 mid-day report - "Bullish action came after it reported earnings +82% on +82% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, marking the 3rd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '15. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17."
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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$37.12	-1.38 -3.59%	$38.24	$41.45	-10.45%	308,225 162.22%	190,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 8/22/2018 12:53:55 PM Gapped down today, slumping toward its 200 DMA line. Last noted in the 8/08/18 mid-day report with caution after violating its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss - "Reported earnings +40% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/12/15. Rallied impressively from its $12 IPO on 10/31/13."
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MOV - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods, Other Movado Group Inc	$51.20	+1.90 3.85%	$52.10	$53.73	-4.71%	253,996 162.82%	156,000
Most Recent Note for MOV - 8/22/2018 12:56:32 PM Consolidating near its all-time high and finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Apr '18 quarterly results. Stubbornly held its ground since last noted with caution in the 6/12/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this Retail/Wholesale - Jewelry firm."
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NRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Corp	$38.45	+0.55 1.45%	$38.45	$38.95	-1.28%	178,889 511.11%	35,000
Most Recent Note for NRC - 8/22/2018 12:59:57 PM Today's volume-driven gain has it rallying within close striking distance of its all-time high ($41.99 on 9/18/17). Reported strong Jun '18 quarterly earnings +115% on -1% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this Commercial Services - Healthcare firm.
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OSB - NYSE - Bldg-Wood Prds Norbord Inc	$42.86	-0.58 -1.34%	$43.75	$45.45	-5.70%	115,537 91.70%	126,000
Most Recent Note for OSB - 8/22/2018 1:00:52 PM The 8/21/18 mid-day report noted - "Impressive streak of consecutive gains helped it rebound near the prior high after a choppy consolidation. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern since trading began on the NYSE in Feb '16."
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PETQ - NASDAQ - Retail-Specialty Petiq Inc	$38.58	+1.79 4.87%	$38.72	$38.20	1.00%	784,795 118.37%	663,000
Most Recent Note for PETQ - 8/22/2018 1:02:46 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, adding to an impressive spurt of 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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SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$35.61	+1.22 3.55%	$35.83	$36.24	-1.74%	215,376 113.96%	189,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 8/22/2018 1:04:28 PM Rallying near its all-time high with a streak of volume-driven gains after sputtering below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 7/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +73% on +2% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$142.44	-0.16 -0.11%	$142.60	$143.20	-0.53%	764,032 138.91%	550,000
Most Recent Note for SODA - 8/22/2018 1:06:19 PM This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems gapped up on 8/20/18 M&A news with Pepsico Inc (PEP), capping an impressive streak of gains marked by heavy volume. 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). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) was noted as not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$24.80	+0.75 3.12%	$25.35	$24.75	0.20%	28,017 80.05%	35,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 8/22/2018 1:07:38 PM Extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high today while adding to a recent streak of gains marked by above average volume. 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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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$85.95	+2.58 3.10%	$87.19	$83.65	2.75%	1,419,964 99.44%	1,428,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 8/22/2018 1:10:46 PM Reported earnings +35% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.
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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$49.25	+1.51 3.16%	$52.50	$49.00	0.51%	5,774,752 321.36%	1,797,000
Most Recent Note for URBN - 8/22/2018 1:14:32 PM Gapped up and hit new 52-week and all-time highs today but reversed into the red. Reported earnings +91% on +14% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/02/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$55.71	+1.12 2.05%	$56.08	$55.68	0.05%	128,213 81.66%	157,000
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 8/22/2018 1:16:28 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it hit new multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +100% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, marking its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the models of past great winners. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/08/14.
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WEX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum W E X Inc	$186.87	+2.23 1.21%	$187.04	$198.82	-6.01%	277,352 84.56%	328,000
Most Recent Note for WEX - 8/22/2018 1:19:33 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported stronger sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (A criteria).
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