Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, September 25th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 9/25/2017 12:09:12 PM Report Released : 9/25/2017 12:52:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$40.40	-0.10 -0.25%	$40.65	30,845 94.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 32,500	$41.25 -2.06%	4/25/2017	$38.95	PP = $40.09 MB = $42.09
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2017 12:31:03 PM G - Trading above its 50 DMA line ($39.80) and still perched near its 52-week high. Relative Strength rating is currently 79, just below the 80+ 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. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/14/2017. Click here.
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OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$125.74	-6.96 -5.24%	$131.70	710,364 82.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 863,000	$145.30 -13.46%	8/31/2017	$128.22	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2017 12:35:44 PM Y - Today's 4th consecutive loss with volume running at an above average pace is raising concerns while undercutting prior highs in the $127-130 area. Its 50 DMA line ($122.07) defines the next important support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/31/2017. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$80.26	-0.26 -0.32%	$82.50	1,589,035 94.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,684,000	$83.00 -3.30%	9/25/2017	$80.26	PP = $83.10 MB = $87.26
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2017 12:52:16 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 8/10/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. This Chinese Internet - Content firm found support in recent weeks above its 50 DMA line and rebounded to challenge its 52-week high. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/16/17. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +53% on +29% sales revenues, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly report above the +25% minimum (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/5/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$145.54	-2.96 -1.99%	$148.71	$157.89	-7.82%	1,888,099 97.98%	1,927,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 9/25/2017 12:11:29 PM Gapped down on 9/20/17 and slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($150.58) with a damaging streak of volume-driven losses. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth through Aug '17. However, its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '13 and '14, a flaw in regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$170.54	-7.60 -4.27%	$177.00	$180.87	-5.71%	17,252,929 94.65%	18,228,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 9/25/2017 12:13:51 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's loss. Wedged higher without great volume conviction in recent weeks, rising from an advanced ascending base. It is owned already by 2,674 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +60% on +53% sales revenues, its 4th quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$34.65	-3.08 -8.16%	$37.33	$40.65	-14.76%	2,986,971 84.74%	3,525,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 9/25/2017 12:15:08 PM This China-based online retailer is pulling back from its all-time high following volume-driven 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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CCBG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Capital City Bk Gp	$22.69	+0.17 0.75%	$22.70	$23.15	-1.99%	29,297 101.02%	29,000
Most Recent Note for CCBG - 9/25/2017 12:16:31 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains after finding support at its 200 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain as its sales revenues growth has been sub par, and 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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COHU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cohu Inc	$22.12	-0.58 -2.55%	$22.98	$23.53	-5.99%	229,251 79.60%	288,000
Most Recent Note for COHU - 9/25/2017 12:17:41 PM Consolidating above prior highs since hitting a new 52-week high with a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on 9/18/17 as the mid-day report noted - "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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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$114.42	-4.08 -3.44%	$118.29	$122.79	-6.82%	2,064,609 85.00%	2,429,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 9/25/2017 12:21:29 PM Retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +343% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$11.83	-1.14 -8.79%	$13.08	$13.70	-13.65%	139,944 155.49%	90,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 9/25/2017 12:21:59 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earning history.
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$164.37	-6.17 -3.62%	$169.30	$175.49	-6.34%	21,371,566 134.23%	15,922,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 9/25/2017 12:24:41 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high, violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting the prior low ($165 on 8/29/17) with today's damaging volume-driven loss. On 7/27/17 when the mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +69% on +45% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Impressive annual earnings history (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system because of its large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria). It is also heavily owned by 3,689 top-rated mutual funds. That can be problematic in cases where sentiment shifts due to news events. Stocks with a small supply just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal."
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FOR - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Forestar Group Inc	$17.20	-0.10 -0.58%	$17.30	$17.78	-3.26%	604,233 123.82%	488,000
Most Recent Note for FOR - 9/25/2017 12:25:36 PM Hovering in a tight range near its high following M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior 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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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$51.89	+2.18 4.38%	$52.45	$51.72	0.33%	47,323 394.36%	12,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 9/25/2017 12:26:24 PM Thinly traded Bank stock is hitting a new all-time high today. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/08/17. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been great.
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$94.40	-2.83 -2.91%	$96.13	$100.26	-5.84%	538,726 98.85%	545,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 9/25/2017 12:27:42 PM Retreating from its all-time high, violating its 50 DMA line with today's gap down and big loss on higher volume. The 50 DMA line acted as support in prior months when consolidating. Reported earnings +25% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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JP - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Jupai Holdings Ltd Ads	$12.81	-0.80 -5.88%	$13.50	$13.98	-8.37%	229,576 92.57%	248,000
Most Recent Note for JP - 9/25/2017 12:28:48 PM Limited and choppy history is a concern since this China-based Finance - Investment Management firm's $9.49 IPO in July 2015. Pulling back today from a new all-time high hit on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Impressive volume-driven gains in August helped it rally well above prior highs the $9.50 area. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +150% on +75% sales revenues. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in prior quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$73.55	-0.64 -0.86%	$75.56	$74.60	-1.41%	1,460,383 86.21%	1,694,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 9/25/2017 12:29:55 PM Reported earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the Aug '17 quarter. and prior quarterly comparisons did not show earnings increases strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved following a downturn in FY '09.
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NRCIA - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Cl A	$37.75	+0.30 0.80%	$38.05	$41.99	-10.10%	31,541 121.31%	26,000
Most Recent Note for NRCIA - 9/25/2017 12:32:57 PM Powered to a new all-time high on 9/18/17 with a 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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OSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Old Second Bancorp Inc	$12.50	+0.00 0.00%	$12.60	$12.75	-1.96%	74,304 99.07%	75,000
Most Recent Note for OSBC - 9/25/2017 12:36:54 PM Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line, challenging prior highs with an impressive streak of gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PAR - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Par Technology Corp	$10.01	-0.15 -1.48%	$10.16	$11.09	-9.74%	72,974 155.26%	47,000
Most Recent Note for PAR - 9/25/2017 12:38:16 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($9.78) which defines near-term support above prior highs. 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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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$41.40	-0.34 -0.81%	$41.64	$42.09	-1.64%	1,443,694 111.48%	1,295,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 9/25/2017 12:38:34 PM Perched near its 52 week high, extended from any sound base following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$63.34	-1.74 -2.67%	$65.00	$65.24	-2.91%	5,886,733 81.54%	7,219,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 9/25/2017 12:40:06 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session and it is pulling back today. Last noted with caution in the 7/27/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$105.68	-0.62 -0.58%	$107.13	$108.39	-2.50%	1,573,780 116.49%	1,351,000
Most Recent Note for RHT - 9/25/2017 12:42:48 PM Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line ($102.73). Last noted with caution in the 8/09/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +19% sales revenues for the May '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$18.54	-1.09 -5.57%	$19.20	$19.90	-6.85%	3,883,594 103.15%	3,765,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 9/25/2017 12:43:56 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52 week high with a big loss on higher volume. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "The Jun '17 quarter and recent quarters showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year earlier periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TSS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Total System Services	$65.00	-4.07 -5.89%	$66.97	$70.62	-7.96%	1,382,377 116.56%	1,186,000
Most Recent Note for TSS - 9/25/2017 12:45:47 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting the prior low with a damaging volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system (C criteria)."
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$26.84	-1.37 -4.86%	$28.51	$28.86	-7.00%	915,394 81.73%	1,120,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 9/25/2017 12:46:33 PM Perched near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. 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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UN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever N V Ny Shrs	$58.56	-0.05 -0.09%	$58.87	$60.90	-3.84%	1,483,755 127.58%	1,163,000
Most Recent Note for UN - 9/25/2017 12:47:24 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($58.86), pulling back from its all-time high hit on 9/11/17. Reported earnings +22% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain This Neatherlands-based Food firm was noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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