Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2017
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DOW 22839.52 8.84 (0.04%) | NASDAQ 6591.94 4.69 (0.07%) | S&P 500 2550.95 0.31 (0.01%)

Time of Screening : 10/11/2017 12:02:54 PM Report Released : 10/11/2017 12:49:38 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
ICHR - NASDAQ Ichor Holdings Ltd	$29.56	-0.49 -1.63%	$31.68	846,592 114.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 741,000	$30.34 -2.57%	10/10/2017	$29.39	PP = $28.36 MB = $29.78
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2017 12:18:35 PM Y - Hit a new high today but reversed into the red. Finished strong on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/02/17 high. It rallied from a cup-with-handle base. Reported great increases for the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '17, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Limited history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $9 IPO on 12/09/16. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/10/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$96.02	-0.33 -0.34%	$96.31	$98.72	-2.74%	935,937 64.64%	1,448,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 10/11/2017 12:09:40 PM Its 50 DMA line acted as support during its ongoing ascent, and it found support near prior highs in the $87 area during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/19/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +10% 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). Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10."
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$58.68	+0.93 1.60%	$58.95	$59.60	-1.55%	21,941 60.95%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 10/11/2017 12:12:07 PM Consolidating near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$15.84	+0.53 3.46%	$15.95	$15.65	1.21%	95,704 74.19%	129,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 10/11/2017 12:12:55 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings and sales revenues history.
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HPJ - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Highpower International	$5.50	+0.10 1.85%	$5.70	$6.00	-8.33%	442,472 285.47%	155,000
Most Recent Note for HPJ - 10/11/2017 12:15:12 PM Today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain has it rallying within striking distance of prior highs. Old overhead supply through the $8 level remains as a possible source of some resistance. Reported earnings +87% on +41% sales revenues versus the year ago period ended June 30. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria of the fact-based investment systems are satisfied.
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INTT - AMEX - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Intest Corporation	$10.01	+0.11 1.11%	$10.15	$10.25	-2.34%	118,680 167.15%	71,000
Most Recent Note for INTT - 10/11/2017 12:20:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high while tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong earnings increases in the 4 latest comparisons through the Jun '17 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$194.07	+1.21 0.63%	$194.67	$196.09	-1.03%	302,547 87.44%	346,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 10/11/2017 12:26:15 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. The high-ranked Electronics - Scientific firm stubbornly held its ground and wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 8/10/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +53% on +46% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential sales revenues growth rate has shown encouraging acceleration. Disciplined investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Following a downturn in FY '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) steadily improved."
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JP - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Jupai Holdings Ltd Ads	$19.88	-0.42 -2.07%	$20.36	$22.04	-9.80%	252,006 66.32%	380,000
Most Recent Note for JP - 10/11/2017 12:27:12 PM Very extended from any sound base today while pulling back after an impressive spurt of big volume-driven gains. 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). Limited and choppy history is a concern since this China-based Finance - Investment Management firm's $9.49 IPO in July 2015.
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$203.90	-1.68 -0.82%	$205.61	$205.98	-1.01%	132,431 85.99%	154,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 10/11/2017 12:29:24 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress after recent M&A news. The 8/31/17 mid-day report last noted - "Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) and IXYS Corporation (IXYS) announced 8/28/17 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Littelfuse will acquire all of the outstanding shares of IXYS in a cash and stock transaction. This Electronic - Parts firm reported earnings +46% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$40.10	+0.38 0.94%	$40.48	$39.82	0.69%	199,831 82.92%	241,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 10/11/2017 12:32:13 PM Hitting new 52-week high and all-time highs with today's gain adding to a very impressive streak of gains since testing support at its 200 DMA line on 9/08/17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$67.59	+1.55 2.35%	$67.92	$66.67	1.38%	4,487,290 70.26%	6,387,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 10/11/2017 12:35:07 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again today, getting extended from any sound base. Recent gains have been lacking great volume conviction. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$58.63	+0.41 0.70%	$59.35	$59.43	-1.35%	41,066 120.78%	34,000
Most Recent Note for SILC - 10/11/2017 12:36:39 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $56 area defining near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/14/14."
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SMBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Smart Financial Inc	$24.49	-0.49 -1.96%	$24.90	$26.26	-6.74%	8,907 59.38%	15,000
Most Recent Note for SMBK - 10/11/2017 12:37:26 PM Reported earnings +100% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Considerable downturn in FY '15 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17.
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$82.77	+0.09 0.11%	$83.41	$82.84	-0.08%	729,285 90.48%	806,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 10/11/2017 12:38:27 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$40.80	+1.03 2.59%	$40.87	$40.43	0.92%	436,927 70.47%	620,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 10/11/2017 12:39:09 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain adding to a very impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $21 IPO on 12/10/15."
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$31.85	-0.25 -0.78%	$32.10	$32.10	-0.78%	31,695 102.24%	31,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 10/11/2017 12:40:35 PM Extended from any sound base. The 10/09/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +61% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This thinly-traded Bank holding company is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UCFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans United Community Finl Cp	$9.97	-0.01 -0.10%	$9.99	$9.99	-0.20%	61,458 100.75%	61,000
Most Recent Note for UCFC - 10/11/2017 12:48:26 PM Perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Technically, it broke out with a volume-driven gain on 9/27/17. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Recent quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth through Jun '17 showed encouraging acceleration and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), making it a better match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history since FY '13 has been strong.
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