Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, November 27th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 11/27/2017 12:14:57 PM Report Released : 11/27/2017 12:58:43 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
ICHR - NASDAQ Ichor Holdings Ltd	$30.32	+1.26 4.34%	$30.39	696,241 70.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 986,000	$35.51 -14.62%	10/10/2017	$29.39	PP = $28.36 MB = $29.78
Most Recent Note - 11/27/2017 12:38:15 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising back above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($29.11) and recent low ($26.07 on 11/13/17) define near-term support to watch where violations would trigger technical sell signals and raise more serious concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/3/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANIP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech A N I Pharmaceuticals	$67.77	-6.79 -9.11%	$74.50	$74.70	-9.28%	172,746 136.02%	127,000
Most Recent Note for ANIP - 11/27/2017 12:16:51 PM Abruptly retreating today after hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain when the 11/24/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +44% on +25% for the Sep '17 quarter and prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history since FY '13 has been improving after an abrupt downturn and big losses."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$184.95	-1.42 -0.76%	$185.94	$186.37	-0.76%	614,243 72.01%	853,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 11/27/2017 12:17:27 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '17 earnings +46% 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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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$62.51	-2.68 -4.11%	$65.18	$67.69	-7.65%	649,276 65.06%	998,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 11/27/2017 12:18:24 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($61.05) with a big volume-driven loss today. Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Sales revenues rose +74%, +16%, +11%, and +5% in the Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 periods, respectively, This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13.
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$87.45	-1.35 -1.52%	$88.73	$88.96	-1.70%	1,010,782 70.93%	1,425,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 11/27/2017 12:19:57 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base following recent M&A news in will be bought by Marvell Technology Group (MRVL). Reported earnings +77% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 4th strong quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$121.60	+0.20 0.17%	$123.65	$127.65	-4.74%	16,213 85.33%	19,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 11/27/2017 12:21:47 PM Perched near its all-time high after finding support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +4% on +12% sales revenues for the Aug '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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CEVA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ceva Inc	$50.93	+0.83 1.65%	$51.46	$50.30	1.24%	166,821 98.13%	170,000
Most Recent Note for CEVA - 11/27/2017 12:24:37 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 7th consecutive gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. The 11/01/17 mid-day report last noted - "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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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$142.76	-1.62 -1.12%	$145.04	$145.98	-2.21%	713,628 90.56%	788,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 11/27/2017 12:25:38 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. 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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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$8.46	-0.01 -0.16%	$8.58	$9.50	-10.98%	103,890 88.79%	117,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 11/27/2017 12:26:07 PM Pulled back from multi-year highs with a gap down as it priced a new Public Offering on 11/17/17. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$25.42	+0.50 2.01%	$25.75	$26.25	-3.16%	96,131 102.27%	94,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 11/27/2017 12:28:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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DAIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Data I O Corp	$15.75	+0.65 4.30%	$16.49	$15.26	3.21%	510,782 231.12%	221,000
Most Recent Note for DAIO - 11/27/2017 12:29:10 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$52.43	-0.92 -1.72%	$53.70	$53.61	-2.20%	305,825 163.54%	187,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 11/27/2017 12:29:37 PM Perched at multi-year highs today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "China-based firm in the Energy - Solar industry has not shown strong and steady earnings growth meeting the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EBS - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Emergent Biosolutions	$41.35	-0.33 -0.79%	$41.51	$44.86	-7.82%	395,761 107.25%	369,000
Most Recent Note for EBS - 11/27/2017 12:31:00 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains last week, and it is still perched near its all-time high. Noted with caution as it hit a new all-time high in the 11/03/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FANH - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Fanhua Inc Ads	$21.52	-1.37 -5.99%	$22.92	$23.94	-10.11%	321,324 125.52%	256,000
Most Recent Note for FANH - 11/27/2017 12:34:20 PM Stubbornly held its ground and powered to new 52-week highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its erratic earnings and sales revenues history."
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GCAP - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Gain Capital Hldgs Inc	$7.81	-0.52 -6.24%	$8.86	$8.95	-12.74%	996,007 310.28%	321,000
Most Recent Note for GCAP - 11/27/2017 12:36:30 PM Touched a new 52-week high with a gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$41.25	-1.13 -2.67%	$43.26	$44.29	-6.86%	58,266 104.05%	56,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 11/27/2017 12:36:56 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched near its 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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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$220.72	+5.86 2.73%	$220.95	$216.08	2.15%	524,645 74.21%	707,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 11/27/2017 12:39:43 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/25/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior comparisons were also well below with +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15."
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JASO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized J A Solar Holdings Ads	$7.34	-0.02 -0.27%	$7.42	$8.48	-13.44%	455,625 81.22%	561,000
Most Recent Note for JASO - 11/27/2017 12:44:53 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line since M&A news on 11/17/17. 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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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$211.65	-5.18 -2.39%	$213.46	$219.70	-3.66%	1,655,140 77.96%	2,123,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 11/27/2017 12:46:38 PM Wedged higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. The 10/19/17 mid-day report last noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +91% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$30.00	-1.38 -4.40%	$30.99	$31.88	-5.90%	323,008 106.60%	303,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 11/27/2017 12:47:54 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is pulling back today after hitting a new all-time high with 4 consecutive gains. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($28.53) in recent weeks. 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.
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PRI - NYSE - Insurance-Life Primerica Inc	$99.35	+0.40 0.40%	$100.05	$100.65	-1.29%	185,146 72.04%	257,000
Most Recent Note for PRI - 11/27/2017 12:49:37 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high since spiking higher on 11/08/17. This component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a huge Insurance - Life firm. Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter.
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RGA - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Reinsurance Grp Of Amer	$160.05	+1.46 0.92%	$160.19	$159.30	0.47%	295,060 97.38%	303,000
Most Recent Note for RGA - 11/27/2017 12:52:26 PM Up today for a 6th consecutive gain hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +40% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during consolidations since last noted with caution in the 1/31/17 mid-day report - "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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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$25.19	+0.63 2.54%	$25.23	$25.48	-1.16%	15,149 84.16%	18,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 11/27/2017 12:53:35 PM Holding its ground near its all-time high following a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +10% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$125.26	+1.04 0.83%	$126.60	$126.33	-0.85%	1,262,734 77.47%	1,630,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 11/27/2017 12:56:41 PM Touching new multi-year highs with today's gain. Due to report earnings news after the close on Thursday, 11/30/17 and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales for the Jul '17 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/14/12.
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VPG - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Vishay Precision Group	$26.89	-0.36 -1.31%	$27.80	$27.85	-3.43%	44,654 99.23%	45,000
Most Recent Note for VPG - 11/27/2017 12:57:26 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its all-time high. During an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$44.91	-3.09 -6.43%	$45.40	$50.64	-11.32%	16,749 104.68%	16,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 11/27/2017 12:58:38 PM This Chinese airline is pulling back today after hitting new 52-week highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 4/28/10 mid-day report - "It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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