Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Monday, March 4, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2018
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 26064.02 14.38 (0.06%) | NASDAQ 8030.04 12.14 (0.15%) | S&P 500 2897.52 0.78 (0.03%)

Time of Screening : 8/29/2018 12:10:17 PM Report Released : 8/29/2018 1:02:55 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.
More details about this report...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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
IRBT - NASDAQ Irobot Corp	$112.07	-5.64 -4.79%	$116.68	672,494 74.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 898,000	$118.75 -5.63%	8/29/2018	$112.07	PP = $109.88 MB = $115.37
Most Recent Note - 8/29/2018 12:46:46 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/31/17 mid-day report plus 10 cents. Pulling back today following a technical breakout from a long choppy base with the 2 prior volume-driven gains clearing the old high. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar and Jun '18 quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong since last noted in the 3/12/14 mid-day report. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$200.18	+5.92 3.04%	$201.00	1,287,084 77.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,663,000	$196.63 1.80%	8/24/2018	$193.83	PP = $194.91 MB = $204.66
Most Recent Note - 8/29/2018 12:53:48 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line again recently. Gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The recent low ($174) defines the next important near-term support. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/17/2018. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$831.14	+7.07 0.86%	$838.00	10,294 79.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 13,000	$874.00 -4.90%	7/5/2018	$714.90	PP = $739.99 MB = $776.99
Most Recent Note - 8/29/2018 1:00:35 PM G - Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. The 50 DMA line ($768) and recent low ($760 on 8/15/18) 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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

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	$22.25	+0.75 3.49%	$22.35	$21.95	1.37%	43,056 307.54%	14,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 8/29/2018 12:12:38 PM Powered to new all-time highs with an impressive 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BBY - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Best Buy Co Inc	$77.27	-0.30 -0.39%	$77.89	$84.37	-8.42%	1,931,991 65.31%	2,958,000
Most Recent Note for BBY - 8/29/2018 12:15:20 PM Gapped down on the prior session, undercutting but finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line when retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +32% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison at or 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 drastic downturn in FY '13-14.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$38.69	-0.91 -2.30%	$39.70	$39.75	-2.67%	957,179 123.99%	772,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 8/29/2018 12:22:58 PM Pulling back today after gapping up and blasting to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session following news it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its semiconductor cryogenics business to Edwards Vacuum LLC (a member of the Atlas Copco Group) for $675 million in cash. Found support at it 200 DMA line during the consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BURL - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Burlington Stores Inc	$164.85	-2.28 -1.36%	$167.90	$172.65	-4.52%	480,475 67.39%	713,000
Most Recent Note for BURL - 8/29/2018 12:24:55 PM Due to report earnings news. Hovering near its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted in the 6/05/18 mid-day report - "Reported Apr '18 quarterly earnings +59% on +13% sales revenues. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. Sales revenues growth rate improved in the 2 latest quarters but has been mostly sub par and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$9.84	-0.43 -4.19%	$10.24	$11.11	-11.43%	288,146 154.92%	186,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 8/29/2018 12:25:52 PM Retreating from 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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$154.55	+1.56 1.02%	$154.80	$154.88	-0.22%	3,178,922 68.44%	4,645,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 8/29/2018 12:28:27 PM Hitting another new all-time high. This Computer Software -Enterprise firm is due to report earnings news after today's close. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. 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).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CTRL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Control4 Corporation	$33.12	-0.57 -1.69%	$33.98	$37.30	-11.21%	374,878 91.88%	408,000
Most Recent Note for CTRL - 8/29/2018 12:29:19 PM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from a new all-time high following a streak of 7 consecutive gains 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
EBS - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Emergent Biosolutions	$61.90	+0.37 0.59%	$62.85	$61.86	0.06%	202,100 68.51%	295,000
Most Recent Note for EBS - 8/29/2018 12:31:19 PM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +723% on +119% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 2/23/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$92.63	+2.91 3.25%	$93.21	$89.94	2.99%	391,991 122.88%	319,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 8/29/2018 12:32:19 PM Gapped up for a considerable gain with heavy volume hitting a new all-time high on the prior session and rallying further today. Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HIIQ - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Health Ins Innovations A	$49.85	-1.55 -3.02%	$51.50	$57.03	-12.59%	289,700 84.96%	341,000
Most Recent Note for HIIQ - 8/29/2018 12:33:05 PM Pulling back from 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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$76.55	+1.91 2.56%	$76.60	$88.92	-13.91%	48,164 104.70%	46,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 8/29/2018 12:38:04 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line, slowly recovering after a damaging gap down on 8/13/18 nearly tested its 200 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 7/20/18 mid-day report - "Limited history remains a concern. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm's annual earnings (A) history has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$37.76	+0.02 0.06%	$37.89	$38.59	-2.14%	700,952 65.76%	1,066,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 8/29/2018 12:39:53 PM Hovering near multi-year highs, quietly wedging higher following a volume-driven gain when last noted in the 8/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. its 2nd earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history has been strong."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
JKHY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Jack Henry & Assoc Inc	$157.90	+0.89 0.57%	$158.58	$159.99	-1.31%	327,990 89.37%	367,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 8/29/2018 12:47:14 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and rallying for new all-time highs with volume-driven gains last week. 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).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
KRNT - NASDAQ - Computer-Hardware/Perip Kornit Digital Ltd	$21.20	+0.95 4.69%	$21.52	$21.00	0.95%	337,089 153.92%	219,000
Most Recent Note for KRNT - 8/29/2018 12:48:55 PM Rallying from support at its 50 DMA line and challenging its 52-week high with big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +125% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of 8/01/18 Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17. Its IPO was at $10 in April 2015.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$59.56	+2.70 4.75%	$59.60	$63.97	-6.89%	624,371 111.30%	561,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 8/29/2018 12:50:31 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).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$10.05	-0.18 -1.81%	$10.98	$11.00	-8.64%	43,163 130.80%	33,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 8/29/2018 12:51:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a 2:1 share split effective 8/27/18. Reported earnings +75% 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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$67.15	+0.40 0.60%	$67.40	$68.80	-2.40%	247,009 66.94%	369,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 8/29/2018 12:55:02 PM Perched near its all-time high. Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress since noted in the 7/27/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and its sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady enough to satisfy the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
OSB - NYSE - Bldg-Wood Prds Norbord Inc	$43.46	-0.06 -0.14%	$43.61	$45.45	-4.38%	92,811 67.25%	138,000
Most Recent Note for OSB - 8/29/2018 12:55:25 PM Recent mid-day reports 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$41.23	+4.32 11.69%	$44.40	$37.63	9.55%	1,574,168 705.90%	223,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 8/29/2018 12:58:11 PM Gapped up today spiking into new all-time high territory and adding to a recent spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported Jul '18 quarterly earnings +217% on +14% sales revenues. marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior comparisons' sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
THG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Hanover Insurance Group	$127.32	-0.73 -0.57%	$128.26	$131.44	-3.13%	144,027 96.02%	150,000
Most Recent Note for THG - 8/29/2018 12:59:09 PM Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
UBNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$88.09	-1.13 -1.27%	$90.37	$89.99	-2.11%	399,239 105.62%	378,000
Most Recent Note for UBNT - 8/29/2018 1:02:47 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply but there was a "negative reversal" after it touched a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +35% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.