Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, September 18th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 9/18/2017 12:01:35 PM Report Released : 9/18/2017 12:38:20 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
GRUB - NYSE GrubHub Inc	$52.93	-0.63 -1.18%	$54.19	1,430,010 77.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,847,000	$57.61 -8.12%	6/21/2017	$47.33	PP = $46.94 MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 9/18/2017 12:16:02 PM G - Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Its 50 DMA line ($51.59) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $46-47 area. Recently reported earnings +13% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2017. Click here.
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NCOM - NASDAQ National Commerce Corporation	$40.20	+0.20 0.50%	$40.25	22,252 78.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 28,200	$41.25 -2.55%	4/25/2017	$38.95	PP = $40.09 MB = $42.09
Most Recent Note - 9/18/2017 12:22:15 PM G - Consolidating in a tight range near its 50 DMA line ($39.79). 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
ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$98.58	+1.62 1.67%	$98.95	$96.97	1.66%	36,262 72.52%	50,000
Most Recent Note for ALG - 9/18/2017 12:02:57 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain after forming an orderly flat base. Fundamental concerns remain. 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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ALRM - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Alarm.Com Holdings, Inc	$45.21	+0.83 1.87%	$45.35	$45.93	-1.57%	297,718 65.87%	452,000
Most Recent Note for ALRM - 9/18/2017 12:04:53 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +133% on +33% sales revenues, its 6th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Up from its $14 IPO on 6/26/15.
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COHU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cohu Inc	$22.68	+2.65 13.23%	$22.85	$21.64	4.81%	414,631 157.65%	263,000
Most Recent Note for COHU - 9/18/2017 12:06:56 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. The three most recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 showed improving sales and strong earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based system.
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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$28.91	+0.76 2.70%	$29.76	$30.80	-6.14%	128,727 127.45%	101,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 9/18/2017 12:07:49 PM Rallying near 52-week and multi-year highs, but the 9/15/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "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)."
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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$11.62	+1.13 10.77%	$11.74	$10.54	10.25%	280,840 379.51%	74,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 9/18/2017 12:10:59 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earning history.
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$29.85	+0.80 2.75%	$29.85	$31.90	-6.43%	30,218 65.69%	46,000
Most Recent Note for FONR - 9/18/2017 12:12:28 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. The 9/14/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings -3% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First South Bancorp	$17.54	+0.14 0.80%	$17.54	$17.68	-0.79%	22,390 89.56%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FSBK - 9/18/2017 12:13:43 PM Perched near its 52-week high, finding support when recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +41% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have been strong but sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$44.05	+0.45 1.03%	$45.00	$46.60	-5.47%	40,469 79.35%	51,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 9/18/2017 12:16:26 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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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$23.50	+0.50 2.17%	$23.50	$23.00	2.17%	7,800 70.91%	11,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 9/18/2017 12:18:52 PM Rallied into new high territory with a streak of volume-driven gains. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$35.75	+1.94 5.74%	$35.90	$36.95	-3.25%	75,871 158.06%	48,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 9/18/2017 12:20:22 PM Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Stubbornly held its ground after recently testing support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +39% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$35.62	+0.39 1.09%	$36.13	$35.82	-0.57%	30,672 85.20%	36,000
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 9/18/2017 12:21:27 PM Touched new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground above prior highs and made gradual progress after noted with caution in the 7/26/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NRCIA - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Cl A	$41.12	+6.87 20.06%	$41.99	$34.50	19.19%	70,131 318.78%	22,000
Most Recent Note for NRCIA - 9/18/2017 12:23:42 PM Powering to a new all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven gain, getting very 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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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$52.45	+1.15 2.24%	$52.45	$51.55	1.75%	51,442 119.63%	43,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 9/18/2017 12:25:20 PM Rallying to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in recent weeks. This Hollywood, FL based Commercial Services / Consulting firm was repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +47% on +50% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but the 4 prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/13/16."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$26.45	+0.69 2.66%	$26.73	$28.41	-6.92%	202,737 79.82%	254,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 9/18/2017 12:27:27 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is rebounding further above its 50 DMA line, rising toward prior highs with a streak of gains. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $28 level. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons in Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 showed sales and earnings improving greatly. Prior earnings history (A criteria) has been quite erratic and below the investment system's guidelines.
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PAR - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Par Technology Corp	$10.37	+0.14 1.37%	$10.39	$11.09	-6.49%	46,913 104.25%	45,000
Most Recent Note for PAR - 9/18/2017 12:28:35 PM Consolidating near a new multi-year high, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($9.63) and prior highs define near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior sales revenues and earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines concerning the C and A criteria."
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$14.10	+0.05 0.36%	$14.25	$14.88	-5.24%	269,613 73.46%	367,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 9/18/2017 12:29:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +33% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$41.62	+0.43 1.03%	$41.63	$41.79	-0.42%	1,707,755 142.91%	1,195,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 9/18/2017 12:30:19 PM Perched at its 52 week high and adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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PLPM - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Planet Payment Inc	$4.46	+0.12 2.76%	$4.49	$4.64	-3.88%	267,346 101.65%	263,000
Most Recent Note for PLPM - 9/18/2017 12:31:49 PM Sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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RP - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Realpage Inc	$40.10	+0.75 1.91%	$40.15	$43.65	-8.13%	515,461 97.81%	527,000
Most Recent Note for RP - 9/18/2017 12:33:42 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($40.14) after encountering distributional pressure last week and pulling back from its all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, continuing its strong performance above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RUSHB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Rush Enterprises Cl B	$38.53	-0.30 -0.77%	$39.30	$40.99	-6.00%	13,449 84.06%	16,000
Most Recent Note for RUSHB - 9/18/2017 12:35:21 PM 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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TER - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Teradyne Inc	$35.72	-1.15 -3.12%	$36.22	$36.94	-3.30%	2,841,687 105.52%	2,693,000
Most Recent Note for TER - 9/18/2017 12:37:35 PM Gapped down today, pulling back from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings +64% on +33% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, marking a 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$27.92	+0.96 3.56%	$28.77	$26.98	3.49%	1,365,851 131.21%	1,041,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 9/18/2017 12:38:16 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 4th 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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