Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 12/5/2017 11:45:29 AM Report Released : 12/5/2017 12:31:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$215.57	+6.09 2.91%	$218.64	641,253 79.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 802,000	$245.65 -12.25%	10/27/2017	$195.65	PP = $196.37 MB = $206.19
Most Recent Note - 12/5/2017 11:50:29 AM G - Pulled back from its high with 4 consecutive losses marked by volume after getting very extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($206.52) and prior highs in the $196 area define near-term support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/9/2017. Click here.
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OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$168.05	+0.50 0.30%	$170.15	603,170 66.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 908,000	$192.75 -12.81%	8/31/2017	$128.22	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 12/5/2017 12:07:09 PM G - Retreating from its all-time high with a spurt of losses marked by above average volume, action indicative of distributional pressure. Still very extended from any sound base pattern. Its 50 DMA line ($152.31) 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
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$170.19	+1.75 1.04%	$171.78	$186.27	-8.63%	1,883,142 66.61%	2,827,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 12/5/2017 11:46:42 AM Retreated from its all-time high and tested its 50 DMA line ($169.10) with a big volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth through Aug '17. However, its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '13 and '14, a flaw in regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$179.91	+1.21 0.68%	$180.80	$192.37	-6.48%	2,332,512 78.93%	2,955,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 12/5/2017 11:47:20 AM Perched near its all-time high following M&A news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$229.06	+3.26 1.44%	$233.82	$266.41	-14.02%	1,075,346 97.67%	1,101,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 12/5/2017 11:48:55 AM Abruptly pulled back from its all-time high, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($222). Made gradual progress since noted in the 10/30/17 mid-day report after gapping up for a considerable gain - "Reported +60% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show encouraging sales revenues and growth rate acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15 raising fundamental concerns."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$171.79	+2.21 1.30%	$172.96	$191.75	-10.41%	18,810,506 101.67%	18,502,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 12/5/2017 11:51:37 AM Managed a "positive reversal" today. Retreated from its 52-week high and violated its 50 DMA line ($180) with damaging volume-driven losses last week. 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 2,891 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	$29.23	+0.17 0.57%	$29.27	$29.31	-0.29%	39,838,579 59.39%	67,077,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 12/5/2017 11:52:09 AM Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new 52-week high. 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 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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DQ - NYSE - Energy-Solar Daqo New Energy Corp Ads	$50.53	+3.49 7.42%	$51.20	$58.49	-13.61%	242,080 100.03%	242,000
Most Recent Note for DQ - 12/5/2017 11:53:09 AM Retreated from multi-year highs with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. 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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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$200.99	-3.50 -1.71%	$202.50	$204.66	-1.79%	255,652 63.44%	403,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 12/5/2017 11:54:34 AM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales revenues for the Aug '17 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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GCAP - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Gain Capital Hldgs Inc	$8.13	+0.33 4.23%	$8.22	$8.95	-9.17%	241,621 60.56%	399,000
Most Recent Note for GCAP - 12/5/2017 11:55:53 AM Consolidating since it touched a new 52-week high with a gap up and big volume-driven gain on 11/24/17. 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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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$51.30	+0.35 0.69%	$51.40	$51.00	0.59%	39,726 90.29%	44,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 12/5/2017 11:58:08 AM Perched at its all-time high. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 9/19/19 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +46% on +15% sales revenues for the Jul '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '14."
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IPCC - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Infinity Ppty & Cslty	$107.34	-0.26 -0.24%	$107.80	$110.63	-2.97%	29,327 65.17%	45,000
Most Recent Note for IPCC - 12/5/2017 11:59:56 AM Perched at its all-time high. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$373.03	+3.08 0.83%	$377.55	$405.05	-7.91%	575,678 68.13%	845,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 12/5/2017 12:01:18 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and undercut its 50 DMA line ($374) with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Effective 10/06/17 its shares split 3-for-1. Reported earnings +34% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$67.15	-0.55 -0.81%	$68.12	$71.96	-6.68%	200,515 62.27%	322,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 12/5/2017 12:02:48 PM Reversed into the red after hitting yet another new all-time high on the prior session. Still very extended from any sound base. The 11/08/17 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +63% on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues increases and earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may wait for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$145.62	+2.19 1.53%	$145.88	$154.65	-5.84%	3,259,952 94.68%	3,443,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 12/5/2017 12:04:20 PM Retreated from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($147) with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. The 10/31/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$88.38	+0.38 0.43%	$88.61	$88.52	-0.16%	149,924 122.89%	122,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/5/2017 12:05:14 PM Perched at its all-time high. The 12/04/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +14% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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ORBK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Orbotech Ltd	$49.57	+0.56 1.14%	$49.93	$56.44	-12.17%	249,174 70.99%	351,000
Most Recent Note for ORBK - 12/5/2017 12:08:43 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($47.52), extended from any sound base. The 11/20/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +34% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$77.09	+0.43 0.56%	$77.71	$86.10	-10.47%	314,003 59.36%	529,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 12/5/2017 12:10:12 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($79.48) with volume-driven losses while recently encountering distributional pressure. 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). Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/03/16 it found support near its 200 DMA line and then rebounded and rallied to new highs.
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PFGC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale Performance Food Group Co	$30.20	-0.95 -3.05%	$30.75	$31.25	-3.36%	1,575,045 209.73%	751,000
Most Recent Note for PFGC - 12/5/2017 12:14:10 PM Gapped down today, retreating from a new all-time high hit on the prior session after proposing yet another Secondary Offering. Completed numerous Secondary Offerings in recent years while making limited headway. Reported earnings +35% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly comparisons have shown good earnings improvement but with sub par and sales revenues growth.
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PHM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Pulte Group Inc	$33.53	-0.91 -2.64%	$33.78	$34.60	-3.09%	3,736,186 78.59%	4,754,000
Most Recent Note for PHM - 12/5/2017 12:15:27 PM Pulling back from multi-year highs after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +40% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern. It may be an interesting turnaround story, but fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since 11/08/05 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$72.36	+1.39 1.96%	$72.75	$79.39	-8.86%	6,227,746 64.46%	9,661,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 12/5/2017 12:17:45 PM Pulled back on heavy volume for 3 losses in the prior 4 sessions, testing its 50 DMA line ($71.04). Abruptly retreated from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports 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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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$122.03	+1.72 1.43%	$123.10	$129.61	-5.85%	941,348 58.91%	1,598,000
Most Recent Note for RHT - 12/5/2017 12:19:00 PM Retreated from its 52-week high, finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($120.98) today. Reported earnings +40% on +21% sales revenues for the Aug '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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TOL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Toll Brothers Inc	$47.53	-3.13 -6.18%	$48.14	$51.08	-6.95%	5,024,935 259.82%	1,934,000
Most Recent Note for TOL - 12/5/2017 12:22:06 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down, retreating from its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported Oct '17 earnings +75% on +9% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.
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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$104.63	+2.52 2.47%	$105.41	$120.62	-13.26%	1,714,439 79.45%	2,158,000
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 12/5/2017 12:24:00 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($108) with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Noted with caution near its all-time high 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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UBFO - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest United Security Bncsh Ca	$10.25	+0.10 0.99%	$10.25	$10.20	0.49%	18,203 121.35%	15,000
Most Recent Note for UBFO - 12/5/2017 12:26:50 PM Hitting new highs with today's 18th consecutive small gain. This thinly traded Bank holding company showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$21.79	+0.30 1.40%	$22.29	$22.00	-0.95%	112,305 59.74%	188,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 12/5/2017 12:28:38 PM Tallying a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain today, it is perched at multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since its $26 IPO in June 2014 it completed additional new Public Offerings in Sep '14, Jul '16, Jan '17 and Jul '17.
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$45.96	+0.88 1.94%	$46.13	$48.71	-5.66%	133,298 83.84%	159,000
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 12/5/2017 12:31:34 PM Hovering near multi-year highs since last noted with caution in the 11/13/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the models of past great winners. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/08/14."
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