Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, November 16th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2017
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DOW 23465.07 193.79 (0.83%) | NASDAQ 6797.57 91.36 (1.36%) | S&P 500 2585.4 20.78 (0.81%)

Time of Screening : 11/16/2017 12:33:32 PM Report Released : 11/16/2017 1:27:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$44.67	+0.78 1.78%	$45.22	1,046,609 117.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 890,000	$45.10 -0.95%	10/9/2017	$39.75	PP = $41.54 MB = $43.62
Most Recent Note - 11/16/2017 12:41:35 PM G - Its 50 DMA line ($41.23) and recent low ($39.79 on 11/03/17) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong. Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level and hitting a new all-time high. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/24/2017. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$108.85	-2.54 -2.28%	$116.90	2,468,640 165.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,488,000	$111.52 -2.39%	9/25/2017	$80.26	PP = $83.10 MB = $87.26
Most Recent Note - 11/16/2017 1:25:06 PM G - Reversed into the red today after hitting another new high. Spiked to a new all-time high with a gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +42% on +49% sales revenues. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($87.96). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/14/2017. 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	$180.84	+2.93 1.65%	$180.84	$185.39	-2.45%	1,558,399 187.53%	831,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 11/16/2017 12:35:18 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CIFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt China Internet Nationwide Financial Services Inc	$58.27	+3.07 5.56%	$58.38	$55.85	4.33%	302,782 110.91%	273,000
Most Recent Note for CIFS - 11/16/2017 12:36:19 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "After an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains it is very extended from any sound base. Limited earnings history for this China-based Financial firm is a fundamental concern (A criteria)."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$9.37	+0.38 4.17%	$9.40	$9.50	-1.42%	70,838 112.44%	63,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 11/16/2017 12:38:23 PM Perched at multi-year highs, it stubbornly held its ground following a gap up and volume-driven gain on 11/06/17. Reported earnings +288% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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EXTR - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Extreme Networks Inc	$12.57	+0.74 6.21%	$12.65	$13.20	-4.81%	1,494,090 109.78%	1,361,000
Most Recent Note for EXTR - 11/16/2017 12:46:34 PM Rebounding well above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain challenging its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases with encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15 and prior growth has not been strong and steady, so it is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$19.44	+1.04 5.63%	$19.58	$18.95	2.56%	310,381 161.66%	192,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 11/16/2017 12:48:10 PM Stubbornly held its ground, and powering to another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings and sales revenues history."
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GDOT - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Green Dot Corp Cl A	$62.54	+1.48 2.43%	$62.89	$65.88	-5.06%	500,734 128.06%	391,000
Most Recent Note for GDOT - 11/16/2017 12:51:17 PM Hovering near multi-year highs after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 11/08/17. Reported earnings +62% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases coupled with an encouraging sales revenues growth rate acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$38.80	-0.40 -1.02%	$39.58	$40.59	-4.41%	35,358 76.87%	46,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 11/16/2017 12:52:28 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched at an all-time high, very extended from any sound base after an impressive streak of gains marked by heavy volume. 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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HRC - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Hill-Rom Holdings Inc	$82.28	+3.99 5.10%	$82.30	$84.65	-2.80%	484,399 91.40%	530,000
Most Recent Note for HRC - 11/16/2017 12:54:11 PM Rallying near prior highs after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +12% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LHCG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care L H C Group Inc	$67.10	+0.57 0.86%	$68.33	$76.14	-11.87%	420,648 269.65%	156,000
Most Recent Note for LHCG - 11/16/2017 12:58:07 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line and tested prior lows today then managed a "positive reversal". 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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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$21.83	+0.33 1.53%	$22.01	$23.42	-6.79%	153,829 97.36%	158,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 11/16/2017 12:58:36 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '17 earnings -2% on +7% sales revenues and fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Limited history is a concern since its $10 IPO on 7/17/15. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is also cause for concern."
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MIXT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse MiX Telematics Ltd ADS	$11.62	-0.02 -0.17%	$11.64	$11.69	-0.60%	59,811 92.02%	65,000
Most Recent Note for MIXT - 11/16/2017 1:03:27 PM This South Africa based Computer Software - Enterprise firm hit another new 52-week high today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Has been stubbornly holding its ground and finding support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 7/24/17 mid-day report. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '17 were above the +25%minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system.
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MOD - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Modine Mfg Co	$21.70	+0.10 0.46%	$21.95	$23.70	-8.44%	286,123 100.04%	286,000
Most Recent Note for MOD - 11/16/2017 1:04:00 PM Perched near multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain even though it showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior quarter and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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MTG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance M G I C Invt Corp	$14.34	+0.33 2.32%	$14.70	$14.50	-1.14%	2,799,792 100.53%	2,785,000
Most Recent Note for MTG - 11/16/2017 1:05:13 PM Powering to a new multi-year high with today's gain. Last noted with caution in the 10/18/17 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +28% on -1% sales revenues. Sub par sales revenues growth history indicates no new product or service (N criteria) in great demand."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$43.33	+3.56 8.95%	$43.58	$40.98	5.73%	302,580 122.50%	247,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 11/16/2017 1:06:52 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground following a very impressive streak of gains since testing support at its 200 DMA line on 9/08/17. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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NTAP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Netapp Inc	$52.80	+6.98 15.23%	$53.89	$47.20	11.86%	7,713,862 291.75%	2,644,000
Most Recent Note for NTAP - 11/16/2017 1:08:35 PM Gapped up today after reporting earnings +35% on +6% sales revenues for the Oct '17 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain today due to its sub par sales revenues and earnings growth history. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/23/11."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$80.84	+2.34 2.98%	$82.10	$83.11	-2.73%	345,877 75.52%	458,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 11/16/2017 1:10:21 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line ($77.72) while recently encountering distributional pressure, but it has not formed a sound base. 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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Q - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Quintiles Transnational	$103.48	+0.57 0.55%	$103.66	$103.66	-0.17%	1,299,753 87.94%	1,478,000
Most Recent Note for Q - 11/16/2017 1:14:15 PM Quintiles has changed its name to IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV). Retreated from its all-time high hit last week, slumping near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining important support in the $99-100 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +65% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 7/31/15, 5/14/15, 11/06/14, and 3/12/14."
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$104.73	+21.43 25.72%	$105.44	$93.64	11.84%	4,538,185 289.98%	1,565,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 11/16/2017 1:18:07 PM Gapped up for a considerable gain today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported +48% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jul '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15.
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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$14.30	+0.55 4.00%	$14.40	$14.15	1.06%	26,466 94.52%	28,000
Most Recent Note for TACT - 11/16/2017 1:18:39 PM Held its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following 5 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +100% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues growth has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$43.32	+1.22 2.90%	$43.66	$43.53	-0.48%	293,537 76.44%	384,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 11/16/2017 1:20:04 PM Held its ground and made gradual progress since its gap up for a big gain on 11/03/17 hitting new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +93% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The past 3 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, however, sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UNTY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Unity Bancorp Inc	$20.00	+0.35 1.78%	$20.00	$20.40	-1.96%	14,416 102.97%	14,000
Most Recent Note for UNTY - 11/16/2017 1:21:52 PM Rallying near its all-time high with today's gain after an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Sep '17 and prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VPG - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Vishay Precision Group	$26.25	+0.35 1.35%	$26.40	$26.40	-0.57%	38,620 107.28%	36,000
Most Recent Note for VPG - 11/16/2017 1:22:45 PM Perched at its all-time high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ZNH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines China South Airline Ads	$41.67	+2.53 6.46%	$41.74	$43.35	-3.88%	18,738 144.14%	13,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 11/16/2017 1:27:01 PM This Chinese airline is challenging its 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 4/28/10 mid-day report - "It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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