Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 2018
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DOW 25651.42 -82.18 (-0.32%) | NASDAQ 7887.02 -2.08 (-0.03%) | S&P 500 2857.7 -4.12 (-0.14%)

Time of Screening : 8/23/2018 12:14:41 PM Report Released : 8/23/2018 1:37:59 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
NOVT - NASDAQ Novanta Inc	$75.60	-1.40 -1.82%	$77.40	181,003 98.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 183,000	$77.53 -2.49%	7/12/2018	$65.90	PP = $68.10 MB = $71.51
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2018 1:06:57 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session, getting very extended from prior highs. The 50 DMA line ($66.44) and prior low ($61.15 on 7/31/18) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/12/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALOT - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Astronova Inc	$20.89	+0.94 4.71%	$21.50	$20.00	4.45%	16,652 104.08%	16,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 8/23/2018 12:16:35 PM Powering higher with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and challenged multi-year highs with a gap up on the prior session. 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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ARA - NYSE - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care American Renal Associates Holdings	$23.13	+1.71 7.98%	$23.99	$24.07	-3.91%	218,727 142.03%	154,000
Most Recent Note for ARA - 8/23/2018 12:18:14 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$10.60	-0.13 -1.21%	$10.83	$11.48	-7.67%	132,362 71.16%	186,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 8/23/2018 12:20:50 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm is consolidating, extended from any sound base. 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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BHBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Blue Hills Bancorp Inc	$23.53	+0.08 0.32%	$23.58	$23.65	-0.53%	43,056 71.76%	60,000
Most Recent Note for BHBK - 8/23/2018 12:23:41 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported strong earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth waned.
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CRHM - AMEX - Medical-Products C R H Medical Corp	$4.13	+0.08 1.85%	$4.20	$4.25	-2.94%	34,360 66.08%	52,000
Most Recent Note for CRHM - 8/23/2018 12:30:33 PM Canadian Medical - Products firm is perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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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CTRL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Control4 Corporation	$36.54	+0.23 0.63%	$37.25	$36.39	0.41%	407,936 111.46%	366,000
Most Recent Note for CTRL - 8/23/2018 12:43:17 PM Rallying to a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain and 4th marked by above average 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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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$31.34	-1.16 -3.57%	$34.90	$32.95	-4.89%	93,867 98.81%	95,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 8/23/2018 12:47:34 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting new multi-year highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains after an orderly consolidation above its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +700% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. 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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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$13.05	+1.13 9.44%	$13.25	$13.96	-6.52%	32,964 109.88%	30,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 8/23/2018 12:50:59 PM Rebounding near its all-time high with an impressive streak of gains. Share price was impacted by a 2-1 split as of 8/23/18. Recently reported earnings +47% on +11% sales revenues for the May '18 quarter. This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HIIQ - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Health Ins Innovations A	$54.38	-2.38 -4.19%	$57.03	$56.95	-4.52%	256,216 78.59%	326,000
Most Recent Note for HIIQ - 8/23/2018 12:52:35 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, getting very extended from prior highs in the $37 area. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in 3 of the past 4 quarters through Jun '18. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved greatly after a downturn and loss in FY '14 raised concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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JKHY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Jack Henry & Assoc Inc	$157.93	+2.64 1.70%	$159.42	$155.79	1.37%	404,885 120.14%	337,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 8/23/2018 12:54:15 PM Gapped up on the prior session rallying for a new all-time high, and rising further today. 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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LOW - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lowes Companies Inc	$106.84	+1.32 1.25%	$107.64	$109.80	-2.70%	3,507,732 82.17%	4,269,000
Most Recent Note for LOW - 8/23/2018 12:58:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +32% on +7% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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LZB - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures La-Z-Boy Inc	$34.36	-3.09 -8.25%	$36.25	$39.15	-12.23%	838,871 173.32%	484,000
Most Recent Note for LZB - 8/23/2018 1:01:16 PM Gapped up on the prior session. Reported earnings +86% on +8% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$44.98	+2.85 6.76%	$46.53	$46.49	-3.25%	114,847 99.01%	116,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 8/23/2018 1:03:31 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on the prior session and touched a new 52-week high with today's 2nd big volume-driven gain. Went through a choppy consolidation since wedging higher and hitting a new all-time high after 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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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$55.31	-1.05 -1.86%	$55.67	$63.97	-13.54%	1,095,284 225.83%	485,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 8/23/2018 1:05:24 PM Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/12/18, 5/04/18, and 12/01/17. Consolidating since its gapped up on 7/31/18 hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +60% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$87.91	+0.63 0.72%	$88.56	$87.41	0.57%	126,483 68.00%	186,000
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 8/23/2018 1:06:18 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +38% on +11% sales revenues for the May '18 quarter. Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons.
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OSB - NYSE - Bldg-Wood Prds Norbord Inc	$42.08	-0.88 -2.05%	$43.01	$45.45	-7.41%	112,247 87.01%	129,000
Most Recent Note for OSB - 8/23/2018 1:14:57 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	$38.61	-0.46 -1.18%	$39.87	$39.20	-1.51%	453,370 66.09%	686,000
Most Recent Note for PETQ - 8/23/2018 1:15:14 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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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$94.65	+1.24 1.32%	$95.38	$94.11	0.57%	1,667,039 70.25%	2,373,000
Most Recent Note for ROST - 8/23/2018 1:15:52 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.
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SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$35.14	-0.09 -0.26%	$36.33	$36.24	-3.04%	176,936 91.68%	193,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 8/23/2018 1:18:54 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain with ever increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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	$141.94	-0.29 -0.20%	$142.29	$143.20	-0.88%	713,286 122.77%	581,000
Most Recent Note for SODA - 8/23/2018 1:19:09 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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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$35.61	-0.29 -0.81%	$36.62	$39.45	-9.73%	9,464 72.80%	13,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 8/23/2018 1:25:54 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +3% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. The prior 5 quarterly earnings comparisons were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Recent leadership in the group (L criteria) is a reassuring sign.
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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$46.88	+1.40 3.08%	$47.01	$52.50	-10.70%	2,289,885 112.08%	2,043,000
Most Recent Note for URBN - 8/23/2018 1:27:20 PM Gapped up and hit new 52-week and all-time highs but there was a negative reversal on the prior session. 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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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$89.46	+0.47 0.53%	$90.73	$89.19	0.30%	696,768 77.68%	897,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 8/23/2018 1:36:32 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Due to report earnings news. Last noted in the 6/28/18 mid-day report - Reported earnings +43 on +22% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/17."
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$70.93	+8.32 13.29%	$71.55	$65.99	7.49%	8,727,932 544.14%	1,604,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 8/23/2018 1:37:52 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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