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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 8/27/2018 12:01:12 PM Report Released : 8/27/2018 12:59:04 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$307.20	-1.38 -0.45%	$312.50	1,011,841 128.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 788,000	$313.37 -1.97%	8/24/2018	$308.26	PP = $311.77 MB = $327.36
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2018 12:06:58 PM Y - Holding its ground today. Subsequent volume-driven gains and a strong close above the pivot point would be reassuring. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/15/18 high plus 10 cents when it gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain on 8/24/18, reaching a new all-time high. Found support above its 200 DMA line during the choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/21/18. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +44% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/24/2018. Click here.
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NANO - NASDAQ Nanometrics Inc	$45.12	+0.98 2.22%	$46.42	269,565 71.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 376,000	$48.26 -6.51%	8/13/2018	$44.17	PP = $44.27 MB = $46.48
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2018 12:43:41 PM Y - Rallying back above its pivot point with higher volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 50 DMA line ($39.18) defines important near-term support. 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. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2018. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$86.47	+0.36 0.42%	$87.48	986,126 84.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,167,000	$86.13 0.39%	7/27/2018	$73.73	PP = $68.85 MB = $72.29
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2018 12:54:07 PM G - Powering higher with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by greater volume conviction, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($70.69) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $68 area. Fundamentals through Jun '18 have been strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/30/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$870.10	+23.10 2.73%	$874.00	11,199 79.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 14,000	$848.44 2.55%	7/5/2018	$714.90	PP = $739.99 MB = $776.99
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2018 12:55:30 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain adding to a recent streak, getting more extended from any sound base. The 50 DMA line ($763) and recent low ($720 on 7/30/18) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2018. 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	$21.40	+0.25 1.18%	$21.50	$21.95	-2.51%	9,677 64.51%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 8/27/2018 12:03:38 PM Powered to new all-time highs with a streak of big volume-driven gains since rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a gap up on 8/22/18. 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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BGSF - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing B G Staffing Inc	$27.84	+0.15 0.54%	$28.04	$29.59	-5.91%	63,609 61.76%	103,000
Most Recent Note for BGSF - 8/27/2018 12:07:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high, very extended from any sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/25/18. Reported earnings +116% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/27/16.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$10.45	+0.03 0.29%	$10.54	$11.11	-5.94%	106,627 58.91%	181,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/27/2018 12:07:56 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a streak of 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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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$130.76	+1.61 1.25%	$131.70	$131.40	-0.49%	14,705 77.39%	19,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 8/27/2018 12:10:40 PM Touched a new all-time high today. Found support near its 50 DMA line when consolidating in recent months. Reported earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues for the May '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CHFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Charter Financial Corp	$24.91	+0.10 0.40%	$24.98	$26.01	-4.23%	46,081 67.77%	68,000
Most Recent Note for CHFN - 8/27/2018 12:11:42 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +30% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CRHM - AMEX - Medical-Products C R H Medical Corp	$4.17	+0.12 3.05%	$4.20	$4.25	-1.80%	55,482 102.74%	54,000
Most Recent Note for CRHM - 8/27/2018 12:12:18 PM Canadian Medical - Products firm is holding its ground near 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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$151.57	-0.73 -0.48%	$154.88	$152.38	-0.53%	2,917,748 62.59%	4,662,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 8/27/2018 12:21:08 PM Reversed into the red today after early gains hitting a new all-time high. This Computer Software -Enterprise firm is due to report earnings news on 8/29/18. Reported earnings +155% on +25% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Large supply of 733.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 2,313 top-rated funds (I criteria).
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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$82.40	-1.65 -1.96%	$86.24	$89.85	-8.29%	68,942 106.06%	65,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 8/27/2018 12:25:16 PM Reversed into the red after spiking to a new all-time high when last noted with caution in the 8/20/18 mid-day report - "Found support in recent weeks near its 50 DMA line. 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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HIIQ - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Health Ins Innovations A	$53.95	-1.90 -3.40%	$56.24	$57.03	-5.40%	235,801 71.45%	330,000
Most Recent Note for HIIQ - 8/27/2018 12:26:17 PM Perched near its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, 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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INTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Intuit Inc	$211.19	-5.44 -2.51%	$217.46	$219.46	-3.77%	1,123,825 82.69%	1,359,000
Most Recent Note for INTU - 8/27/2018 12:28:53 PM Retreating today after challenging its all-time high with a streak of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were near or well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15."
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$29.45	+0.15 0.51%	$29.50	$30.60	-3.76%	49,057 62.10%	79,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 8/27/2018 12:30:58 PM Stubbornly holding its ground 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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JKHY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Jack Henry & Assoc Inc	$158.00	-0.47 -0.30%	$159.99	$159.42	-0.89%	232,061 65.74%	353,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 8/27/2018 12:32:25 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and rallying for new all-time highs with recent volume-driven gains. 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	$77.55	+0.35 0.45%	$77.81	$79.35	-2.27%	243,455 112.19%	217,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 8/27/2018 12:32:40 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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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$55.69	+0.37 0.67%	$55.93	$63.97	-12.94%	390,188 75.47%	517,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 8/27/2018 12:34:37 PM Consolidating since its gapped up on 7/31/18 hitting a new all-time high, and it proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 8/07/18. Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/12/18, 5/04/18, and 12/01/17. 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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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$10.10	-0.05 -0.49%	$10.12	$11.00	-8.18%	19,718 59.75%	33,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 8/27/2018 12:36:04 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a 2:1 split. Reported earnings +78% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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MOMO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Momo Inc.	$46.54	+2.70 6.16%	$47.55	$54.24	-14.20%	3,704,366 78.82%	4,700,000
Most Recent Note for MOMO - 8/27/2018 12:40:18 PM Earnings through the Jun '18 quarter remained strong. Rebound above its 50 DMA line ($43.70) helped its outlook to improve, but it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $54 level. Found support at its 200 DMA line during the consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$368.78	+9.96 2.78%	$374.49	$423.21	-12.86%	9,515,044 76.39%	12,456,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 8/27/2018 12:46:49 PM Gapped up today, rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($370) which is now downward sloping. Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $423 level. Halted its slide above the 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 7/30/18.
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NSP - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Insperity Inc	$117.55	+2.20 1.91%	$118.20	$116.45	0.94%	250,815 82.50%	304,000
Most Recent Note for NSP - 8/27/2018 12:49:36 PM Very extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +66% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. The past 5 quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 12/19/17.
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SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$34.89	+1.22 3.61%	$34.96	$36.33	-3.98%	297,022 148.51%	200,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 8/27/2018 12:51:36 PM Pulled back on the prior session, retreating from its new all-time high after a streak of 6 consecutive gains with ever increasing volume. Due to report Jul '18 quarterly earnings news. 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	$142.23	-0.14 -0.10%	$142.44	$143.20	-0.68%	674,359 108.07%	624,000
Most Recent Note for SODA - 8/27/2018 12:51:47 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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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$102.69	+2.05 2.04%	$103.49	$101.10	1.57%	831,442 84.58%	983,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 8/27/2018 12:57:12 PM Hit another new 52-week high today, extending its impressive winning streak to an 8th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +63% on +25% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 2nd strong 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	$69.19	-2.17 -3.04%	$71.94	$73.99	-6.49%	1,158,894 58.65%	1,976,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 8/27/2018 12:58:51 PM Consolidating after a big gap up and new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on 8/23/18. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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