Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 13th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 10/13/2017 12:10:16 PM Report Released : 10/13/2017 12:52:47 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	$51.91	-0.25 -0.48%	$52.32	1,290,176 69.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,863,000	$57.61 -9.89%	6/21/2017	$47.33	PP = $46.94 MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 10/13/2017 12:26:26 PM G - Early weakness today nearly tested the recent low ($49.60 on 9/22/17) noted as near-term support above prior highs in the $47 area. A rebound above its 50 DMA line ($54.08) is needed for its outlook to improve. 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 10/2/2017. Click here.
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ICHR - NASDAQ Ichor Holdings Ltd	$32.01	+0.67 2.14%	$32.97	529,435 72.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 727,000	$31.68 1.04%	10/10/2017	$29.39	PP = $28.36 MB = $29.78
Most Recent Note - 10/13/2017 12:35:23 PM G - Color code is changed to green while on track for a 7th consecutive gain today, getting very extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. 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
ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$175.97	+2.36 1.36%	$176.68	$174.89	0.62%	526,764 72.96%	722,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/13/2017 12:12:17 PM Hitting a new all-time high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior highs in the $155 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Reported earnings +34% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BWFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Bankwell Financial Group, Inc	$36.50	-0.30 -0.80%	$37.08	$38.50	-5.21%	11,900 79.33%	15,000
Most Recent Note for BWFG - 10/13/2017 12:14:58 PM Challenged its all-time high with gains earlier this week. 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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CEVA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ceva Inc	$47.00	+1.70 3.75%	$49.50	$48.67	-3.43%	686,019 476.40%	144,000
Most Recent Note for CEVA - 10/13/2017 12:18:02 PM Hit a new all-time high earlier with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/03/17 mid-day report - "Through Jun '17 earnings increases were above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in the past 3 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been a concern. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/22/11."
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$185.44	-1.52 -0.81%	$186.00	$193.00	-3.92%	935,567 76.12%	1,229,000
Most Recent Note for CI - 10/13/2017 12:20:12 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week and testing its 50 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) has not bee a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CNBKA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Century Bancorp Inc Ma	$84.60	-0.80 -0.94%	$85.17	$89.30	-5.26%	10,899 90.83%	12,000
Most Recent Note for CNBKA - 10/13/2017 12:20:57 PM Pulling back after rallying to new highs with volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Reported earnings +31% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$88.69	-4.99 -5.33%	$89.06	$98.72	-10.16%	3,967,563 265.74%	1,493,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 10/13/2017 12:22:20 PM Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($89.75) which has acted as support during its ongoing ascent. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$98.16	+3.44 3.63%	$98.23	$100.26	-2.09%	518,689 92.62%	560,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 10/13/2017 12:27:33 PM Gapped up today rebounding above the 50 DMA line ($96.06). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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HPJ - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Highpower International	$5.43	+0.13 2.36%	$5.60	$6.00	-9.58%	157,235 95.29%	165,000
Most Recent Note for HPJ - 10/13/2017 12:28:39 PM Perched 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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HUN - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals Huntsman Corp	$29.26	+1.04 3.69%	$29.30	$28.67	2.06%	3,822,645 152.54%	2,506,000
Most Recent Note for HUN - 10/13/2017 12:29:47 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarters had a streak of negative sales revenues and earnings comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a fundamental flaw."
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HY - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Hyster-Yale Mat Handling	$77.46	-4.54 -5.54%	$80.78	$82.32	-5.90%	83,510 132.56%	63,000
Most Recent Note for HY - 10/13/2017 12:32:09 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The Mar and Jun '17 quarters showed improved earnings increases. 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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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$26.70	+1.70 6.80%	$26.75	$26.71	-0.04%	22,087 138.04%	16,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 10/13/2017 12:36:59 PM Perched at its all-time high, tallying another big volume-driven gain. The 10/03/17 mid-day report noted - "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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INTT - AMEX - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Intest Corporation	$9.80	+0.15 1.55%	$9.90	$10.25	-4.39%	117,122 152.11%	77,000
Most Recent Note for INTT - 10/13/2017 12:37:52 PM Holding its ground stubbornly, perched at its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains. 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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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$202.31	-6.73 -3.22%	$206.73	$209.85	-3.59%	202,578 135.05%	150,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 10/13/2017 12:39:15 PM Gapped down today, and it is extended from any sound base. Made gradual progress after recent M&A news. Prior mid-day reports 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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MGI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Moneygram International	$15.73	-0.09 -0.57%	$15.91	$17.92	-12.22%	266,475 66.79%	399,000
Most Recent Note for MGI - 10/13/2017 12:39:27 PM Consolidating near its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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NEP - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Nextera Energy Partners LP	$43.90	+1.47 3.46%	$43.90	$43.68	0.50%	190,257 84.94%	224,000
Most Recent Note for NEP - 10/13/2017 12:41:16 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Faces resistance due to older overhead supply."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$198.03	+2.17 1.11%	$200.82	$199.40	-0.69%	7,120,615 111.36%	6,394,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 10/13/2017 12:42:31 PM Perched at its all-time high following recent gains marked by heavy volume while rising from a cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +67% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,615 in Jun '17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a good match with A criteria. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11."
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PAR - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Par Technology Corp	$11.53	+0.01 0.09%	$11.79	$11.70	-1.45%	357,720 567.81%	63,000
Most Recent Note for PAR - 10/13/2017 12:44:05 PM Powered to new highs with considerable volume-driven gains this week. Its 50 DMA line recently acted as support above its prior high ($9.19 on 6/26/17). Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '17 quarters, however 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	$41.03	-0.06 -0.13%	$41.12	$42.25	-2.90%	1,236,256 91.04%	1,358,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 10/13/2017 12:44:21 PM Hovering near its 52 week high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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	$68.33	-0.54 -0.78%	$69.61	$68.98	-0.95%	4,470,322 68.85%	6,493,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 10/13/2017 12:46:38 PM Perched at its all-time high after volume-driven gains, making steady progress, but very extended from any sound base. 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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SNC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl State National Companies, Inc	$21.04	+0.02 0.10%	$21.05	$21.51	-2.19%	1,205,354 305.15%	395,000
Most Recent Note for SNC - 10/13/2017 12:46:56 PM Holding its ground since a gap up on 7/26/17 for a new all-time high on M&A news. Reported earnings +29% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SNHY - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Sun Hydraulics Inc	$56.10	-1.03 -1.80%	$57.15	$57.73	-2.82%	136,571 111.94%	122,000
Most Recent Note for SNHY - 10/13/2017 12:48:17 PM Enduring distributional pressure today after getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported improved results for the Mar and Jun '17 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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SRCE - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Source Corp	$52.44	-0.23 -0.44%	$52.96	$52.77	-0.63%	30,016 68.22%	44,000
Most Recent Note for SRCE - 10/13/2017 12:49:44 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs this week with volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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UL - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever Plc	$59.79	+0.44 0.74%	$60.13	$59.68	0.19%	889,475 84.63%	1,051,000
Most Recent Note for UL - 10/13/2017 12:51:20 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and rallied to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain This UK-based Food firm was noted with caution in the 11/03/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever N V Ny Shrs	$61.23	+0.44 0.72%	$61.62	$60.90	0.54%	2,433,839 189.70%	1,283,000
Most Recent Note for UN - 10/13/2017 12:51:44 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and rallied to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. This Netherlands-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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WHG - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Westwood Holdings Group	$67.36	+0.17 0.25%	$67.73	$68.77	-2.05%	41,540 148.36%	28,000
Most Recent Note for WHG - 10/13/2017 12:52:42 PM Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Jun '17. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/04/08."
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