Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 23rd, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2017
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DOW 23342.59 13.96 (0.06%) | NASDAQ 6620.13 -8.92 (-0.13%) | S&P 500 2573.75 -1.46 (-0.06%)

Time of Screening : 10/23/2017 12:51:04 PM Report Released : 10/23/2017 1:41:32 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
ESNT - NYSE Essent Group Ltd	$43.48	-1.02 -2.29%	$44.46	639,452 89.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 712,000	$45.10 -3.59%	10/9/2017	$39.75	PP = $41.54 MB = $43.62
Most Recent Note - 10/23/2017 1:10:13 PM Y - Retreating from its all-time high with today's loss following 9 consecutive gains. Prior highs in the $41 area define near term support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/29/2017. Click here.
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HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$140.64	+6.12 4.55%	$141.79	458,263 117.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 389,000	$138.44 1.59%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 10/23/2017 1:14:01 PM G - Rallying to another new all-time high today, very extended from any sound base. Earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line ($118) defines near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/5/2017. Click here.
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PFBC - NASDAQ Preferred Bank Los Angls	$57.97	-0.99 -1.68%	$58.99	94,657 147.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 64,300	$60.99 -4.95%	10/10/2017	$59.38	PP = $59.08 MB = $62.03
Most Recent Note - 10/23/2017 1:29:42 PM Y - Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 78, below the 80+ minimum for buy candidates. Sputtering since highlighted in the 10/10/17 mid-day report. Prior highs in the 58 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($55.77) >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/11/2017. 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	$178.24	+3.02 1.72%	$179.28	$176.87	0.77%	875,479 109.85%	797,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 10/23/2017 12:52:52 PM Powering to a new all-time high today. Held its ground following an impressive streak of gains. Reported Sep '17 earnings +48% on +42% sales revenues, its 5th consecutive strong quarterly comparison versus the the year ago period(s). Prior highs in the $155 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. 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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BANF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Bancfirst Corp	$56.15	-0.25 -0.44%	$56.50	$61.05	-8.03%	46,225 110.06%	42,000
Most Recent Note for BANF - 10/23/2017 12:56:10 PM There was a "negative reversal" on Friday after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +18% versus the year ago period for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$115.15	-1.85 -1.58%	$116.00	$118.35	-2.70%	15,376 85.42%	18,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 10/23/2017 12:57:54 PM Perched near its all-time high following a pullback undercutting its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 6/30/17 mid-day report. Reported earnings +50% on +1% sales revenues for the May '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth hints that there is not great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09.
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CIFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc	$31.29	+1.78 6.02%	$31.68	$30.63	2.15%	319,588 220.41%	145,000
Most Recent Note for CIFS - 10/23/2017 12:59:05 PM Limited history for this China-based Financial firm.
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$94.42	+1.67 1.80%	$94.55	$94.63	-0.22%	1,182,596 85.32%	1,386,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 10/23/2017 1:02:49 PM China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched near its all-time high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent months when consolidating. Due to report earnings for the first quarter ended August 31, 2017, before the U.S. market opens on October 24, 2017. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the May '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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FSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First South Bancorp	$18.90	+0.24 1.29%	$18.96	$18.90	0.00%	63,347 287.94%	22,000
Most Recent Note for FSBK - 10/23/2017 1:12:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found prompt support when recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +48% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) 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	$9.05	+0.11 1.23%	$9.35	$10.25	-11.71%	162,691 171.25%	95,000
Most Recent Note for INTT - 10/23/2017 1:14:24 PM Stalled after recently hitting a new 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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JP - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Jupai Holdings Ltd Ads	$27.07	-1.33 -4.68%	$29.00	$28.47	-4.92%	846,684 158.56%	534,000
Most Recent Note for JP - 10/23/2017 1:14:40 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Very extended from any sound base 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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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$36.98	+0.27 0.74%	$36.99	$40.82	-9.41%	491,566 173.70%	283,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 10/23/2017 1:18:23 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($36). Due to report Set '17 earnings news tonight. The Jun '17 quarterly earnings rose +20% on +10% sales revenues results, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$42.00	+0.00 0.00%	$42.30	$45.50	-7.69%	317,245 101.03%	314,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 10/23/2017 1:20:50 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $42 area. Will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, after the close of the stock market on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Reported earnings +38% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 4th strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13 raised fundamental concerns.
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PCH - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Potlatch Corp	$53.38	+0.38 0.71%	$56.35	$53.80	-0.79%	727,998 254.54%	286,000
Most Recent Note for PCH - 10/23/2017 1:23:35 PM This REIT is perched at an all-time high. Its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria).
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PETS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Petmed Express Inc	$44.28	+7.54 20.52%	$46.94	$50.90	-13.01%	3,164,058 240.98%	1,313,000
Most Recent Note for PETS - 10/23/2017 1:26:45 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its prior high. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through the $50 level. Reported earnings +79% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact based investment system's winning models.
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$42.20	+0.63 1.50%	$42.35	$42.25	-0.13%	2,868,853 198.54%	1,445,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 10/23/2017 1:31:28 PM Hit a new high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. 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	$70.18	-0.79 -1.11%	$71.33	$71.73	-2.16%	6,336,466 85.45%	7,415,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 10/23/2017 1:31:53 PM Perched at its all-time high after volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +31% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing encouraging sales revenues and earnings growth rate acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons, making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's winning models. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$12.55	+0.58 4.85%	$12.70	$12.25	2.45%	68,585 120.32%	57,000
Most Recent Note for PZN - 10/23/2017 1:34:09 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings and sales revenues increases for the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact based investment system's guidelines.
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$69.16	-1.92 -2.70%	$70.26	$71.50	-3.27%	31,549 85.27%	37,000
Most Recent Note for SILC - 10/23/2017 1:37:57 PM This Israel-based Computer- Networking firm gapped up and hit new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains last week, nearly challenging its 2014 all-time high ($73.44). Due to report Sep '17 earnings results on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 before the market open. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. 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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SKX - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Skechers U S A Inc Cl A	$34.62	+0.63 1.85%	$34.87	$34.33	0.84%	6,430,728 227.07%	2,832,000
Most Recent Note for SKX - 10/23/2017 1:40:31 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hit new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +40% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 7/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines (C & A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/11/05 mid-day report."
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$48.40	-1.77 -3.53%	$49.00	$50.88	-4.87%	1,589,831 199.23%	798,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 10/23/2017 1:41:27 PM Gapped up hitting yet another new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Held is ground after 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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