Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, September 15th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 9/15/2017 11:57:00 AM Report Released : 9/15/2017 1:03:12 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
NCOM - NASDAQ National Commerce Corporation	$39.90	+0.00 0.00%	$40.00	24,712 94.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,100	$41.25 -3.27%	4/25/2017	$38.95	PP = $40.09 MB = $42.09
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2017 12:47:38 PM G - Consolidating in a tight range near its 50 DMA line ($39.80). Its Relative Strength rating is currently 75, below the minimum guideline for buy candidates. Recently reported Jun '17 earnings +23% on +45% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/14/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABBV - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs AbbVie Inc	$87.20	-2.02 -2.26%	$89.69	$89.32	-2.37%	6,677,742 117.92%	5,663,000
Most Recent Note for ABBV - 9/15/2017 11:59:15 AM Reversed into the red after hitting yet another new all-time high today. During a streak of big volume-driven gains prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$95.42	+1.14 1.21%	$95.64	$95.62	-0.21%	45,561 96.94%	47,000
Most Recent Note for ALG - 9/15/2017 12:01:45 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today after forming an orderly flat base. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 8/23/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases in prior quarters and sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/12/14."
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BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$28.79	+0.20 0.70%	$29.24	$30.23	-4.76%	560,312 98.65%	568,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 9/15/2017 12:02:37 PM Rebounding near multi-year highs after a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 4/28/17 mid-day report. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a large drop in FY '12-13, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BWFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Bankwell Financial Group, Inc	$35.15	-0.10 -0.28%	$35.43	$38.50	-8.70%	11,437 95.31%	12,000
Most Recent Note for BWFG - 9/15/2017 12:04:32 PM Recently found support at its 200 DMA line. This thinly traded Bank holding company reported +29% earnings on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$38.21	+1.75 4.81%	$39.61	$38.00	0.56%	3,518,686 106.47%	3,305,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 9/15/2017 12:09:51 PM This China-based online retailer is rallying to new all-time highs with yet another volume-driven gain adding to a spurt of gains. It is extended from any sound base. Reported strong earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 quarters. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $10 IPO in May 2015.
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$51.75	+0.20 0.39%	$51.75	$52.60	-1.62%	22,248 96.73%	23,000
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 9/15/2017 12:19:43 PM Hovering within striking distance of 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/27/13.
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DLR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Digital Realty Trust Inc	$117.53	-3.40 -2.81%	$121.09	$127.23	-7.62%	1,159,224 98.74%	1,174,000
Most Recent Note for DLR - 9/15/2017 12:20:50 PM Abruptly retreating below prior highs with volume-driven losses just after rallying to a new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This REIT reported earnings +8% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria)."
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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$29.01	+2.39 8.98%	$29.50	$30.80	-5.81%	120,533 125.56%	96,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 9/15/2017 12:23:52 PM China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria). Rallying near 52-week and multi-year highs.
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$88.00	-0.19 -0.22%	$88.51	$94.30	-6.68%	1,485,829 106.36%	1,397,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 9/15/2017 12:28:19 PM China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is pulling back for a 2nd session with above average volume, retreating from its all-time high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the May '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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FOE - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Ferro Corp	$20.77	+0.11 0.51%	$20.87	$20.77	-0.02%	474,013 94.61%	501,000
Most Recent Note for FOE - 9/15/2017 12:29:51 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 8th consecutive gain. Reported Jun '17 earnings +9% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady and above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancorp Inc	$42.85	+0.11 0.26%	$42.85	$47.20	-9.22%	20,636 137.57%	15,000
Most Recent Note for HBCP - 9/15/2017 12:31:18 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. The 9/12/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Consolidating since hitting a new all-time high on 6/28/17. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +25% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern while prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), and its up and down annual earnings history also does not match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$43.55	-0.05 -0.11%	$43.75	$46.60	-6.55%	48,717 99.42%	49,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 9/15/2017 12:32:46 PM Consolidating since gapping up on 9/07/17 rebounding above its 50 DMA line, challenging prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +46% on +15% sales revenues for the Jul '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '14."
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$40.53	-0.36 -0.87%	$41.04	$41.61	-2.61%	52,333 91.81%	57,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 9/15/2017 12:36:30 PM Perched near 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +26% on +6% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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MSFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Microsoft Corp	$75.30	+0.53 0.70%	$75.39	$75.49	-0.26%	19,019,551 92.40%	20,583,000
Most Recent Note for MSFT - 9/15/2017 12:41:04 PM Wedging into new all-time high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +42% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and recent comparisons have shown encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NCBS - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Nicolet Bankshares Inc	$55.14	+0.37 0.68%	$55.16	$56.72	-2.79%	19,814 104.28%	19,000
Most Recent Note for NCBS - 9/15/2017 12:42:28 PM Last noted with caution in the 9/01/17 mid-day report - "Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high and near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +113% on +46% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not satisfying the C criteria."
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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$56.39	-1.33 -2.30%	$56.65	$61.48	-8.28%	1,940,023 110.10%	1,762,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 9/15/2017 12:44:21 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($56.33) again. Completed a Secondary Offering on 8/14/17 and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). New CEO on 1/08/15. After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings on 11/09/13, 12/03/13, 3/07/14, 3/09/15, 5/20/15, and 8/11/15."
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NRCIA - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Cl A	$34.20	-0.15 -0.44%	$34.45	$34.50	-0.87%	27,750 132.14%	21,000
Most Recent Note for NRCIA - 9/15/2017 12:48:11 PM Perched at its all-time high following a spurt of volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sales revenues along with quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$41.32	+0.09 0.21%	$41.79	$41.44	-0.30%	1,274,656 108.76%	1,172,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 9/15/2017 12:50:51 PM Touching another new 52 week high today. Found support near its 50 DMA line again during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/31/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PRGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Progress Software Corp	$38.37	+1.41 3.81%	$38.51	$37.06	3.53%	462,011 131.63%	351,000
Most Recent Note for PRGS - 9/15/2017 12:52:16 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. The 9/14/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +27% on -3% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines for robust growth in demand typical of a hot new (N criteria) product or service. On 12/20/2005 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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SUPV - NYSE - Banks-Foreign Grupo Superviel Cl B Ads	$22.47	+0.95 4.41%	$22.52	$22.10	1.67%	459,424 112.33%	409,000
Most Recent Note for SUPV - 9/15/2017 12:53:52 PM This Argentinian Bank is powering to new all-time highs with additional volume-driven gains. Stubbornly held its ground following a prior streak of gains. Reported Jun '17 earnings +153% on +24% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamentals are sub par and limited history is a concern. Up from its $11 IPO on 5/19/16.
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TRCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Two River Bancorp	$18.19	-0.05 -0.27%	$18.19	$18.90	-3.76%	12,931 117.55%	11,000
Most Recent Note for TRCB - 9/15/2017 12:56:55 PM Since last noted with caution in the 6/26/17 mid-day report this thinly-traded Bank has been consolidating in a tight trading range near its 50 DMA line and 52-week high. Reported earnings +25% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$26.81	+0.86 3.31%	$26.89	$26.21	2.29%	981,585 97.48%	1,007,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 9/15/2017 12:58:42 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly earnings through Jun '17 have shown good increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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