Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2017
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DOW 23433.92 56.68 (0.24%) | NASDAQ 6722.26 -5.41 (-0.08%) | S&P 500 2579.95 4.69 (0.18%)

Time of Screening : 11/1/2017 12:21:33 PM Report Released : 11/1/2017 1:23:30 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BCC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Boise Cascade LLC	$35.75	+0.30 0.85%	$37.25	$38.85	-7.98%	389,032 90.68%	429,000
Most Recent Note for BCC - 11/1/2017 12:23:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Reported Sep '17 earnings +98% on +15% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain, as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CEVA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ceva Inc	$43.65	-4.65 -9.63%	$48.30	$49.50	-11.82%	326,570 216.27%	151,000
Most Recent Note for CEVA - 11/1/2017 12:26:51 PM Abruptly retreating today after challenging its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/03/17 mid-day report. Reported earnings +50% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been a concern since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/22/11.
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CHKP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Check Point Sftware Tech	$104.05	-13.66 -11.60%	$110.00	$119.20	-12.71%	4,807,827 614.81%	782,000
Most Recent Note for CHKP - 11/1/2017 12:29:15 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a damaging and volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +15% on ++6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. It made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 7/20/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has earned high ranks. History of steady sales revenues and earnings increases (not showing acceleration), however, has been below the fact-based investment system's minimum guidelines."
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CIFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc	$39.10	-2.30 -5.56%	$41.36	$43.30	-9.70%	257,598 126.90%	203,000
Most Recent Note for CIFS - 11/1/2017 12:29:43 PM Spiked to new highs with 10 consecutive volume-driven gains, and it is very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Limited earnings history for this China-based Financial firm is a fundamental concern (A criteria)."
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CMCO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Columbus Mckinnon Corp	$37.12	-2.44 -6.17%	$39.89	$41.50	-10.55%	132,479 116.21%	114,000
Most Recent Note for CMCO - 11/1/2017 12:32:24 PM Abruptly retreating from a new all-time high hit on the prior session. Earnings and sales revenues increases improved greatly for the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been unimpressive and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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DAIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Data I O Corp	$13.00	+0.26 2.04%	$13.48	$13.10	-0.76%	346,259 258.40%	134,000
Most Recent Note for DAIO - 11/1/2017 12:33:01 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th 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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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$80.24	-0.85 -1.05%	$81.74	$81.42	-1.45%	719,225 122.94%	585,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 11/1/2017 12:36:11 PM Due to report Sep '17 earnings after the Thursday, Nov 2nd market close. Reported earnings per share of 10 cents versus a year-ago loss of one cent for the Jun '17 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 5/19/15 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain because its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$113.41	-6.19 -5.18%	$116.60	$122.79	-7.64%	5,482,315 223.68%	2,451,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 11/1/2017 12:38:21 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating below its 50 DMA line toward the prior low ($110.31 on 10/18/17). Reported earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, however the 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$26.40	+0.72 2.80%	$26.40	$26.68	-1.05%	34,118 110.06%	31,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 11/1/2017 12:38:46 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched at a new all-time highs with today's 7th 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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HPJ - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Highpower International	$5.30	-0.35 -6.19%	$5.70	$6.00	-11.67%	267,432 129.82%	206,000
Most Recent Note for HPJ - 11/1/2017 12:40:32 PM Pulling back with higher volume today after it was perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$109.13	-4.48 -3.94%	$113.10	$114.00	-4.28%	163,227 220.58%	74,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 11/1/2017 12:42:21 PM Pulling back today after spiking to another new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +84% on +45% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$188.02	-20.98 -10.04%	$195.18	$212.54	-11.54%	330,052 207.58%	159,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 11/1/2017 12:44:16 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +13% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$143.06	-2.29 -1.58%	$146.45	$145.76	-1.85%	225,459 96.76%	233,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 11/1/2017 12:44:38 PM Reported earnings +91% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress into new high territory since noted with caution in the 7/20/16 mid-day report.
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$62.00	-1.15 -1.82%	$66.70	$68.63	-9.66%	3,511,188 197.04%	1,782,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 11/1/2017 12:48:07 PM Reported earnings -12% on -6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with waning sales revenues and earnings. Prior quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Retreating with 2 consecutive volume-driven losses after challenging prior highs. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17.
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$48.15	+3.45 7.72%	$49.66	$46.73	3.04%	55,607 99.30%	56,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 11/1/2017 12:49:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +28% on +11% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$27.23	-4.03 -12.89%	$29.23	$31.69	-14.07%	1,123,106 477.92%	235,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 11/1/2017 12:53:22 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line ($27.11) while abruptly retreating from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported Sep '17 earnings +35% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons 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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NYT - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers New York Times Co Cl A	$18.23	-0.88 -4.58%	$19.80	$20.15	-9.55%	1,800,059 185.00%	973,000
Most Recent Note for NYT - 11/1/2017 12:57:17 PM Reversed an early gain and quickly slumped below its 50 DMA line ($19.16) with today's damaging volume-driven loss. Reported Sep '17 earnings +117% on +6% sales, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is a fundamental concern and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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OSK - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Oshkosh Corp	$88.89	-2.67 -2.92%	$93.30	$94.16	-5.60%	558,782 107.87%	518,000
Most Recent Note for OSK - 11/1/2017 12:59:28 PM Retreating from new all-time highs hit on the prior session. Reported earnings +31% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PAR - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Par Technology Corp	$11.26	+0.32 2.93%	$11.44	$11.79	-4.50%	61,330 98.92%	62,000
Most Recent Note for PAR - 11/1/2017 1:01:08 PM Repaired a 50 DMA line violation and it is rebounding near its prior high with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$77.26	-4.94 -6.01%	$78.91	$82.59	-6.45%	1,327,556 337.80%	393,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 11/1/2017 1:04:59 PM Gapped down today undercutting its 50 DMA line ($76.35) with a damaging volume-driven loss. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +93% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rallied to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/03/16.
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PLPM - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Planet Payment Inc	$4.48	+0.01 0.11%	$4.48	$4.64	-3.56%	1,072,204 142.01%	755,000
Most Recent Note for PLPM - 11/1/2017 1:05:50 PM Gapped up on 10/27/17 following M&A news. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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QLYS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Qualys Inc	$55.55	+2.65 5.01%	$57.35	$54.15	2.59%	517,940 224.22%	231,000
Most Recent Note for QLYS - 11/1/2017 1:11:04 PM Technically, it hit a new all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '17 earnings +41% on +17% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong. It went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/06/15.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$151.99	-0.09 -0.06%	$154.00	$152.43	-0.29%	302,097 272.16%	111,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 11/1/2017 1:11:58 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high today following 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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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$89.01	-4.32 -4.63%	$91.74	$93.39	-4.69%	515,900 141.34%	365,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 11/1/2017 1:14:57 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line ($88.54) with a volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +6% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to meet the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been slow and steady in recent years.
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TEL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Te Connectivity Ltd	$90.87	-0.10 -0.11%	$93.11	$91.17	-0.33%	1,003,095 97.01%	1,034,000
Most Recent Note for TEL - 11/1/2017 1:16:23 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings -2% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$106.46	-2.99 -2.73%	$109.79	$112.39	-5.28%	292,438 118.40%	247,000
Most Recent Note for TREX - 11/1/2017 1:17:44 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting new all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. 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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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$27.72	-2.59 -8.55%	$30.71	$32.10	-13.64%	38,186 119.33%	32,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 11/1/2017 1:21:28 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company Violated its 50 DMA line ($29.75) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +26% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WLH - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml William Lyon Homes Cl A	$28.74	+0.99 3.57%	$29.94	$27.84	3.23%	399,832 95.88%	417,000
Most Recent Note for WLH - 11/1/2017 1:23:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Showed greater sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters, but prior growth has not been strong and steady.
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