Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2017
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Time of Screening : 10/31/2017 12:00:06 PM Report Released : 10/31/2017 1:25:01 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
OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$147.73	+9.13 6.59%	$148.88	850,253 104.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 814,000	$145.30 1.67%	8/31/2017	$128.22	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 10/31/2017 12:53:13 PM G - Hitting a new high with today's big gain, rising from a riskier "late stage" base pattern. Due to report Sep '17 quarterly results after the close on Thursday, November 2nd. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Its 50 DMA line ($129.66) and prior highs in the $130 area define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/25/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$170.03	-1.20 -0.70%	$170.77	$184.98	-8.08%	2,090,344 103.43%	2,021,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 10/31/2017 12:02:53 PM Retreating after a volume-driven blast to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +18% on -5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Waning sales revenues trend is a concern and prior earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ALSN - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Allison Transmission Hld	$42.79	+0.49 1.16%	$45.69	$43.68	-2.04%	2,450,131 130.95%	1,871,000
Most Recent Note for ALSN - 10/31/2017 12:06:48 PM Hit another new all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Reported earnings +178% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with big increases. Downturn in FY '16 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, so it fails to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$290.57	-5.45 -1.84%	$295.45	$299.92	-3.12%	185,255 98.54%	188,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 10/31/2017 12:09:18 PM Churning above average volume while perched near its all-time high. Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +20% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$123.08	-0.58 -0.47%	$129.89	$126.00	-2.32%	1,125,600 186.98%	602,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 10/31/2017 12:14:09 PM Very extended from any sound base, it made gradual progress since noted in the 8/02/17 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings for the Sep '17 quarter +91% on +76% sales revenues, a solid improvement after sub par results in the Jun '17 period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum (C criteria) earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system. Disciplined 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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CIFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc	$40.77	-0.53 -1.28%	$42.00	$42.50	-4.07%	298,799 155.62%	192,000
Most Recent Note for CIFS - 10/31/2017 12:14:57 PM Spiked to new highs with 9 consecutive volume-driven gains, and it is very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited earnings history for this China-based Financial firm is a fundamental concern (A criteria)."
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DAIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Data I O Corp	$12.72	+0.50 4.09%	$13.10	$12.74	-0.16%	415,747 349.37%	119,000
Most Recent Note for DAIO - 10/31/2017 12:17:05 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain following a considerable gap up on 10/27/17. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$18.56	+0.26 1.42%	$18.61	$19.84	-6.45%	77,867 102.46%	76,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 10/31/2017 12:21:22 PM Consolidating near prior highs following a "negative reversal" at a new 52-week high on 10/26/17 after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. After several strong quarters, it reported earnings +0% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$25.55	+0.30 1.19%	$25.75	$26.68	-4.24%	43,954 146.51%	30,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 10/31/2017 12:25:19 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched at a new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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IIVI - NASDAQ - Electronic-Parts Ii-Vi Incorporated	$45.43	+1.13 2.54%	$45.75	$44.85	1.28%	939,667 135.20%	695,000
Most Recent Note for IIVI - 10/31/2017 12:31:05 PM Hitting a new all-time high today. Reported earnings +35% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show solid sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Concerns remain, but following a downturn in FY '12-14 its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving. Consensus earnings estimates for FY '18 are +8%. Has a new CEO as of 9/01/16.
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INTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Intel Corp	$45.59	+1.22 2.75%	$45.80	$45.19	0.89%	20,674,093 86.77%	23,825,000
Most Recent Note for INTC - 10/31/2017 12:32:23 PM Gapped up for a big volume-driven gain on 10/27/17, and hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +26% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history 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	$213.51	+5.89 2.84%	$219.64	$211.73	0.84%	523,714 162.64%	322,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 10/31/2017 12:39:05 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. The high-ranked Electronics - Scientific firm has recently tallied gains with great volume conviction. Reported earnings +64% on +48% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 4th 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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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$146.56	-2.39 -1.60%	$152.00	$151.48	-3.25%	4,149,804 127.06%	3,266,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 10/31/2017 12:40:44 PM Hitting another new all-time high today then reversed into the red following 7 consecutive gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$37.39	+1.82 5.12%	$39.64	$38.94	-3.98%	127,037 149.46%	85,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 10/31/2017 12:42:42 PM Hit a new high today while on track for a 6th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25%minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$30.90	+0.35 1.15%	$31.14	$31.35	-1.44%	242,919 105.62%	230,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 10/31/2017 12:49:15 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is hitting a new 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground after a big volume-driven breakout gain on 10/02/17. Due to report results for its third quarter 2017 before the NASDAQ market opens on Wednesday, November 1. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons in Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 showed sales and earnings improving greatly. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '12 followed by flat numbers in FY '13, yet growth has been good since.
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$119.49	+2.31 1.97%	$119.78	$118.10	1.18%	508,467 85.60%	594,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 10/31/2017 12:56:11 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently while building on an orderly flat base. Due to report Sep '17 quarterly earnings results after the close on Thursday, November 2nd. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as it has a limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$150.53	+2.45 1.65%	$150.58	$148.16	1.60%	131,811 123.19%	107,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 10/31/2017 1:00:30 PM Rallying for new all-time highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news on Thursday, November 2nd after the close. Reported earnings +51% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its second strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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SMMF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Summit Financial Group	$27.90	-0.01 -0.04%	$28.00	$30.06	-7.19%	63,194 263.31%	24,000
Most Recent Note for SMMF - 10/31/2017 1:01:27 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Thinly traded Bank holding company has little resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on +40% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since 2011.
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$114.07	+2.07 1.85%	$114.80	$112.30	1.58%	1,309,262 87.17%	1,502,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 10/31/2017 1:07:04 PM Hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while topping the $112.88 mark hit in June 2015. Found support above its 200 DMA line since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news after the close on 11/06/17. Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since 7/09/15 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$411.00	+15.32 3.87%	$430.75	$434.99	-5.52%	21,140 124.35%	17,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 10/31/2017 1:10:51 PM Pulling back after gapping up today and challenging its all-time high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($398) after recent volume-driven losses. The thinly-traded Texas Real Estate Development firm has only 7.9 million shares outstanding. It reported earnings +200% on +198% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, marking its 4th very strong quarterly comparison. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$107.12	+20.01 22.97%	$112.39	$91.85	16.62%	668,488 301.12%	222,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 10/31/2017 1:15:24 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/01/17 mid-day report. Reported earnings +42% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, a solid improvement, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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TRU - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty TransUnion	$52.00	-0.47 -0.90%	$52.41	$54.49	-4.57%	2,394,697 117.27%	2,042,000
Most Recent Note for TRU - 10/31/2017 1:18:59 PM Pulling back after hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/27/17. Rebounded from below its 50-day moving average line, but iit did not form a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/02/17, 4/28/17, 9/08/16, 6/07/16, and 3/09/16. Limited history is a concern since it completed its $23 IPO on 6/25/15.
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XYL - NYSE - Machinery-Tools & Rel Xylem Inc	$67.40	+2.76 4.27%	$67.64	$66.28	1.69%	811,460 92.21%	880,000
Most Recent Note for XYL - 10/31/2017 1:20:04 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's big gain, very extended from any sound base. Through Sep '17 its 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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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$117.04	+6.57 5.94%	$117.44	$113.12	3.46%	253,248 98.16%	258,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 10/31/2017 1:24:53 PM Gapped up today for a big gain and new 52-week high, also challenging its all-time high ($119.47 in June 2015). Due to report Sep '17 earnings news before the open on Tuesday, November 2nd. Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 8/15/17 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '17 earnings +29% on +2% sales revenues and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarters showed erratic results not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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