Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 12th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 10/12/2018 12:13:08 PM Report Released : 10/12/2018 1:05:13 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
MA - NYSE Mastercard Inc Cl A	$202.21	+7.70 3.96%	$204.69	2,831,965 85.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,304,000	$225.35 -10.27%	7/11/2018	$203.84	PP = $204.10 MB = $214.31
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 12:45:30 PM G - Bouncing back today after damaging losses. Slumped near its 200 DMA line ($189) after volume-driven losses this week triggered technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($211) is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/27/2018. Click here.
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SIVB - NASDAQ S V B Financial Group	$293.14	+0.25 0.08%	$303.55	299,704 77.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 386,000	$333.74 -12.17%	8/6/2018	$314.77	PP = $329.75 MB = $346.24
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 12:58:41 PM G - Slumped below its 200 DMA ($287) with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive loss raising greater concerns while also undercutting its 7/02/18 low ($284.42). A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($319) is needed for its outlook to improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/11/2018. Click here.
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V - NYSE Visa Inc Cl A	$138.92	+5.19 3.88%	$140.98	5,916,692 78.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 7,573,000	$151.56 -8.34%	4/26/2018	$126.68	PP = $126.98 MB = $133.33
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 1:03:00 PM G - Bouncing today after slumping near its 200 DMA line ($131) following noted technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($144) is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/13/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Alliancebernstein Hld Lp	$28.99	+0.73 2.58%	$29.10	$31.24	-7.20%	236,215 91.56%	258,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 10/12/2018 12:15:15 PM Abruptly slumped to its 200 DMA line. Last noted in the 9/14/18 mid-day report - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters however sales revenues growth has not been strong or accelerating. Annual earning growth has been steady."
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ABT - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Abbott Laboratories	$69.52	+1.42 2.09%	$69.98	$74.15	-6.24%	3,540,496 66.75%	5,304,000
Most Recent Note for ABT - 10/12/2018 12:17:24 PM Slumped from its all-time high with 8 consecutive losses to test its 50 DMA line ($67.80). Last noted with caution in the 9/24/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$246.44	+7.85 3.29%	$248.47	$277.61	-11.23%	2,136,049 71.87%	2,972,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 10/12/2018 12:18:15 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line ($233) on the prior session after a damaging streak of 7 consecutive losses. Noted with caution at its all-time high in the 9/14/18 mid-day report - "Reported Aug '18 quarterly earnings +57% on +24% sales revenues. Strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth, 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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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$1,774.15	+54.79 3.19%	$1,808.95	$2,050.50	-13.48%	4,920,584 97.67%	5,038,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 10/12/2018 12:19:46 PM Slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($1921) with a streak of volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 were very strong. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history was not a great match with the investment system's guidelines."
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ATVI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software Activision Blizzard Inc	$77.50	+3.65 4.94%	$80.25	$84.68	-8.48%	6,089,390 90.79%	6,707,000
Most Recent Note for ATVI - 10/12/2018 12:21:25 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +13% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BJRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants B J S Restaurants Inc	$67.00	+1.49 2.27%	$67.99	$76.50	-12.42%	292,985 80.49%	364,000
Most Recent Note for BJRI - 10/12/2018 12:23:35 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line after volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported +61% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales growth. The restaurant company's quarterly earnings show recent improvement, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history comes in below the investment system's strict guidelines."
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$145.11	+5.87 4.22%	$148.75	$161.19	-9.98%	4,640,044 85.70%	5,414,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 10/12/2018 12:25:41 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($150) with damaging volume-driven losses, yet it has bounced and stayed well above its 200 DMA line ($131). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This Computer Software -Enterprise firm reported Jul '18 earnings +47% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. its 5th 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 2,318 top-rated funds (I criteria)."
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$386.88	+11.88 3.17%	$393.64	$448.35	-13.71%	136,903 74.81%	183,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 10/12/2018 12:27:18 PM Finding support today near its 200 DMA line ($385) after enduring damaging distributional pressure in recent weeks. It was wedging higher when noted with caution in the 9/14/18 mid-day report - "Completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17. Reported earnings +93% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) history are not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Bancorp Nc	$39.54	-1.17 -2.87%	$40.98	$43.14	-8.34%	106,229 100.22%	106,000
Most Recent Note for FBNC - 10/12/2018 12:28:21 PM Pulled back and tested support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +71% on +33% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FIBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Intrstate Bncsys A	$44.13	-0.49 -1.10%	$45.23	$47.05	-6.21%	241,738 115.11%	210,000
Most Recent Note for FIBK - 10/12/2018 12:30:19 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($45.34) with 3 consecutive volume-driven losses while abruptly retreating from its all-time high. The two latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth has been slow and steady.
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$116.75	+3.97 3.52%	$117.93	$129.25	-9.67%	768,957 73.80%	1,042,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 10/12/2018 12:32:11 PM Found prompt support today at its 200 DMA line ($114.74) after 9 consecutive losses marked by volume. Reported earnings +37% on -13% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarter with waning sales revenues versus the year ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain. It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria).
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$28.18	-0.67 -2.32%	$29.10	$30.00	-6.07%	20,386 67.95%	30,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 10/12/2018 12:34:19 PM Slumping near its 200 DMA line ($27.49) today and it has traded in a wider than usual intra-day range in recent sessions. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $30 level. Reported Jun '18 earnings +44% on +14% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good after a downturn in FY '15.
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$320.14	+12.69 4.13%	$324.33	$372.61	-14.08%	855,741 94.98%	901,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 10/12/2018 12:36:30 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a big gap down 10/05/18 during a damaging streak of losses marked by volume. Wedged higher with most gains lacking great volume conviction after noted with caution in the 8/17/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +74% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Prior comparisons were well below with +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and negative versus the year ago periods."
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$528.30	+20.08 3.95%	$537.44	$581.12	-9.09%	418,796 71.83%	583,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 10/12/2018 12:36:56 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($543) with damaging volume-driven losses, but it remains well above its 200 DMA line ($472) . Reported earnings +38% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good after a downturn in FY '14 raised concerns with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1.
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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$189.61	+1.96 1.04%	$193.01	$204.49	-7.28%	35,688 69.98%	51,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 10/12/2018 12:37:55 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with 3 consecutive losses backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +26% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its 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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LULU - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lululemon Athletica	$145.40	+4.89 3.48%	$146.90	$164.79	-11.77%	1,411,951 70.00%	2,017,000
Most Recent Note for LULU - 10/12/2018 12:43:02 PM Rebounding today near its 50 DMA line ($145) following 6 consecutive losses while slumping from its all-time high. Broader market weakness (M criteria) argues against new buying efforts under the fact-based investment system until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day occurs. Reported Jul '18 earnings +82% on +25% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent quarterly comparisons showed encouraging acceleration in sales revenues and earnings improvement helping it better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 8/20/18. It went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/14/13. Rallied impressively and stubbornly held its ground since a gap on 12/07/17.
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MBTF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks M B T Financial Corp	$11.79	-0.24 -2.00%	$12.13	$12.49	-5.60%	72,662 134.56%	54,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 10/12/2018 12:45:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a big volume-driven gain on M&A news. Reported earnings +31% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NOMD - NYSE - Food-Packaged Nomad Foods Ltd	$20.02	+0.52 2.67%	$20.03	$21.15	-5.34%	659,443 66.75%	988,000
Most Recent Note for NOMD - 10/12/2018 12:47:17 PM Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($20.05). Encountered distributional pressure after noted with caution in the 9/11/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth was not strong and steady."
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$184.30	+9.33 5.33%	$188.07	$206.30	-10.66%	1,626,339 87.67%	1,855,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 10/12/2018 12:51:45 PM Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18 due to technical weakness, it now faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $206 level. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($190) is needed for its outlook to improve. Halted its slide after violating the prior low ($174.35 on 7/12/18) and testing support at its 200 DMA line ($172).
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PTSI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking P A M Transportation Sv	$65.76	+4.08 6.61%	$67.00	$70.00	-6.06%	12,322 82.15%	15,000
Most Recent Note for PTSI - 10/12/2018 12:53:13 PM Perched near its 52-week high, meeting recent resistance when trying to rally from a new base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports after clearing an orderly 6-month base - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's criteria. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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SBRA - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Sabra Healthcare Reit	$21.49	-0.32 -1.47%	$22.13	$23.83	-9.82%	804,114 66.68%	1,206,000
Most Recent Note for SBRA - 10/12/2018 12:55:11 PM This REIT that owns Healthcare properties has a sub par earnings history with quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SPG - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Simon Property Group Inc	$173.00	+2.60 1.53%	$174.57	$186.03	-7.00%	907,358 65.42%	1,387,000
Most Recent Note for SPG - 10/12/2018 1:00:15 PM This REITs fundamentals remain sub par. Last noted in the 3/12/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history does not meet the investment system's guidelines."
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WBA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc	$72.58	+1.68 2.37%	$72.74	$80.68	-10.04%	4,034,977 75.07%	5,375,000
Most Recent Note for WBA - 10/12/2018 1:04:31 PM A gap down tested its 50 DMA line ($70.17) on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings have been slow and steady, but not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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XOXO - NYSE - Internet-Content X O Group Inc	$34.49	-0.10 -0.29%	$34.60	$35.83	-3.74%	231,190 72.70%	318,000
Most Recent Note for XOXO - 10/12/2018 1:05:09 PM Holding its ground since a gap up on 9/25/18 challenging multi-year highs on news it will merge with WeddingWire and become a privately held company. Reported +111% earnings on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and an erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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