Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 11/29/2017 12:17:27 PM Report Released : 11/29/2017 1:19:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
FIVE - NASDAQ Five Below Inc	$59.79	-0.46 -0.77%	$62.25	868,003 116.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 746,000	$60.47 -1.13%	10/6/2017	$57.13	PP = $54.23 MB = $56.94
Most Recent Note - 11/29/2017 12:47:12 PM G - Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, November 30th. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Hit another new all-time high today, getting more extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line ($56.12) and prior low ($54.71 on 10/27/17) define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/24/2017. Click here.
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OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$173.20	-12.80 -6.88%	$186.19	1,172,714 132.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 885,000	$192.75 -10.14%	8/31/2017	$128.22	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 11/29/2017 1:00:46 PM G - Retreating from its all-time high with today's loss on higher volume indicative of distributional pressure. Very extended from any sound base pattern. Its 50 DMA line ($149.10) and prior high in the $145 area define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/17/2017. 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	$173.57	-10.72 -5.82%	$182.52	$186.37	-6.87%	1,124,805 132.64%	848,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 11/29/2017 12:20:29 PM Gapped down today then gradually slumped below prior lows and below its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. Abruptly retreating from its all-time high after getting very 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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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$175.77	-10.92 -5.85%	$185.41	$191.75	-8.33%	24,080,196 141.01%	17,077,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 11/29/2017 12:23:41 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($180) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +63% on +47% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 2,673 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$28.14	+0.50 1.79%	$28.49	$27.98	0.55%	66,221,016 107.28%	61,727,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 11/29/2017 12:26:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +17% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line after last noted with caution in the 9/05/17 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$295.59	+8.94 3.12%	$296.99	$299.92	-1.44%	239,287 116.73%	205,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 11/29/2017 12:28:55 PM Churned above average volume while recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched near its all-time high. The 10/31/17 mid-day report cautioned - "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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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$84.62	-2.94 -3.36%	$88.71	$88.96	-4.88%	1,502,788 101.81%	1,476,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 11/29/2017 12:29:09 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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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$121.17	-1.55 -1.26%	$125.04	$122.80	-1.33%	900,794 107.75%	836,000
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 11/29/2017 12:32:56 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting another new 52-week high earlier today. Reported earnings +53% on +262% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CEVA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ceva Inc	$47.80	-2.60 -5.16%	$50.60	$51.80	-7.72%	177,037 102.33%	173,000
Most Recent Note for CEVA - 11/29/2017 12:34:37 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a spurt of gains since finding support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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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CMA - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Comerica Inc	$83.69	+2.86 3.53%	$84.83	$81.01	3.30%	1,805,956 119.68%	1,509,000
Most Recent Note for CMA - 11/29/2017 12:38:06 PM Powering to a new all-time high with higher volume behind today's gain. Reported earnings +40% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly comparisons have shown improving sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$25.72	-0.03 -0.10%	$26.60	$26.38	-2.52%	135,761 133.10%	102,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 11/29/2017 12:38:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$50.93	-2.89 -5.37%	$54.00	$53.98	-5.65%	266,518 133.26%	200,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 11/29/2017 12:39:11 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	$42.12	+0.11 0.26%	$42.40	$44.86	-6.11%	485,292 123.80%	392,000
Most Recent Note for EBS - 11/29/2017 12:40:20 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains leaving it again 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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EXTR - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Extreme Networks Inc	$12.50	-1.36 -9.78%	$14.03	$14.34	-12.87%	1,904,172 126.27%	1,508,000
Most Recent Note for EXTR - 11/29/2017 12:42:31 PM Retreating near its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Spiked to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains but the 11/22/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$174.52	-7.90 -4.33%	$181.97	$184.25	-5.28%	25,309,119 166.10%	15,237,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 11/29/2017 12:45:10 PM Retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line ($175). Last noted in the 11/02/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +77% on +47% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Impressive annual earnings history (A criteria). Not a good match with most winning models of the fact-based investment system because of its large supply of shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is heavily owned by 3,834 top-rated mutual funds. That can be problematic in cases where sentiment shifts due to news events. Stocks with a small supply and just beginning to attract the serious interest of institutional investors (I criteria) are considered most ideal."
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$15.38	-0.58 -3.61%	$16.08	$16.70	-7.93%	1,040,630 107.73%	966,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 11/29/2017 12:50:52 PM Reported earnings -19% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Pulling back from near its 52-week high, testing its 50 DMA line after proposing a new Public Offering on 11/27/17. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/25/15. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '17 have not been strong and steady. 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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GWRE - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Guidewire Software Inc	$76.36	-5.15 -6.32%	$81.37	$83.52	-8.57%	515,424 102.27%	504,000
Most Recent Note for GWRE - 11/29/2017 12:53:59 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Due to report Oct '17 earnings news after the close today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +51% on +28% sales revenues for the Jul '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not satisfying the C criteria.
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$224.12	-17.31 -7.17%	$241.95	$248.23	-9.71%	516,023 123.16%	419,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 11/29/2017 12:55:38 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with above average volume behind another loss today, very extended from any sound base. The high-ranked Electronics - Scientific firm 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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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$189.77	-23.37 -10.96%	$211.87	$219.70	-13.62%	4,328,224 204.35%	2,118,000
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 11/29/2017 12:57:20 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($197.89) with today's damaging volume-driven loss. Wedged higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports 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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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$185.75	-13.43 -6.74%	$199.03	$204.38	-9.12%	7,262,974 103.82%	6,996,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 11/29/2017 12:59:11 PM Violating its 50 DMA line ($193) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +142% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,662 in Sep '17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a good match with A criteria. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$72.24	-5.55 -7.13%	$77.98	$79.39	-9.01%	13,344,348 153.26%	8,707,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 11/29/2017 1:03:12 PM Pulling back on heavy volume today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. The 11/17/17 mid-day report last noted - "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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RBPAA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Royal Bancshares Pa	$4.60	+0.13 2.87%	$4.68	$4.66	-1.32%	54,599 195.00%	28,000
Most Recent Note for RBPAA - 11/29/2017 1:06:08 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Recently found support near its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines, holding its ground in a tight range. Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +33% on -2% sales revenues. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) and sales revenues growth history and has not been strong and steady.
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RBS - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Royal Bk Of Scotland Ads	$7.60	+0.23 3.12%	$7.68	$7.64	-0.52%	1,190,474 165.80%	718,000
Most Recent Note for RBS - 11/29/2017 1:08:49 PM Gapped up and touched a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is a concern.
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RVSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Riverview Bancorp Inc	$9.27	+0.32 3.58%	$9.29	$9.05	2.43%	95,211 130.43%	73,000
Most Recent Note for RVSB - 11/29/2017 1:10:43 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 11/09/17 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +75% on +26%, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-base investment system's guidelines."
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SMMF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Summit Financial Group	$27.68	+0.43 1.58%	$27.74	$30.06	-7.92%	27,373 105.28%	26,000
Most Recent Note for SMMF - 11/29/2017 1:12:18 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after finding support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/31/17 mid-day report - "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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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$22.17	-1.86 -7.74%	$23.88	$24.80	-10.60%	4,707,535 130.69%	3,602,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 11/29/2017 1:13:53 PM Pulling back from its 52 week high with a big loss today on higher volume, slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($21.79). Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +155% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, adding to a streak of strong quarterly earnings increases with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$108.67	-7.52 -6.47%	$116.00	$120.62	-9.91%	2,187,438 119.93%	1,824,000
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 11/29/2017 1:15:41 PM Retreating from its all-time high and testing support at its 50 DMA line ($108) with today's big volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/09/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +82% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$118.92	-8.42 -6.61%	$127.60	$127.57	-6.78%	2,465,050 144.41%	1,707,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 11/29/2017 1:17:06 PM Abruptly retreating from new multi-year highs with today's volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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WTBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest West Bancorporation Inc	$27.80	+1.15 4.32%	$27.80	$26.85	3.54%	40,585 184.48%	22,000
Most Recent Note for WTBA - 11/29/2017 1:19:30 PM Powering into new all-time high territory with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +8% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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