Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2017
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DOW 24175.19 -5.45 (-0.02%) | NASDAQ 6769.11 6.9 (0.10%) | S&P 500 2631.01 1.44 (0.05%)

Time of Screening : 12/6/2017 12:06:31 PM Report Released : 12/6/2017 12:41:37 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
OLED - NASDAQ Universal Display Corp	$164.20	-1.80 -1.08%	$166.40	618,220 68.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 906,000	$192.75 -14.81%	8/31/2017	$128.22	PP = $127.78 MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2017 12:27:20 PM G - Streak of losses marked by above average volume has been noted as indicative of distributional pressure. Still very extended from any sound base pattern. Its 50 DMA line ($153.03) 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
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$179.17	+0.48 0.27%	$179.72	$192.37	-6.86%	2,751,527 90.13%	3,053,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 12/6/2017 12:07:06 PM 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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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$119.90	-5.20 -4.16%	$126.90	$136.05	-11.87%	175,707 126.41%	139,000
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 12/6/2017 12:08:01 PM Consolidating after hitting a new all-time high with a big gap up and volume-driven gain on 12/01/17. Quarterly earnings increases through the Oct '17 quarter have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following big losses in FY '10-12 it reported steadily improved earnings in FY '13-17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/31/05.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$171.51	+2.55 1.51%	$172.46	$191.75	-10.56%	12,268,259 66.48%	18,453,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 12/6/2017 12:09:01 PM Retreated from its 52-week high and violated its 50 DMA line ($180) with a streak of damaging volume-driven losses. 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 2,892 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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BCR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Bard C R Inc	$332.92	+0.43 0.13%	$333.48	$337.73	-1.42%	385,544 76.19%	506,000
Most Recent Note for BCR - 12/6/2017 12:10:42 PM Reported earnings +14% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth hints at no new (N criteria) product or service in great demand. Holding its ground and edging higher since a big gap up on 4/24/17 M&A news.
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BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$89.37	-0.78 -0.87%	$90.50	$93.13	-4.04%	134,879 57.89%	233,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 12/6/2017 12:11:31 PM Held its ground above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since gapping down when noted with caution in the 11/09/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/19/15, 8/11/15, 5/29/15, 12/11/14, 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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CMD - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Cantel Medical Corp	$100.65	+0.16 0.16%	$101.51	$108.00	-6.81%	120,739 73.18%	165,000
Most Recent Note for CMD - 12/6/2017 12:15:54 PM Due to report Oct '17 quarterly results before the market open on 12/07/17. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Consolidating near its all-time high and just above its 50 DMA line.
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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$26.13	+0.57 2.23%	$26.40	$26.60	-1.77%	66,201 57.57%	115,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 12/6/2017 12:16:43 PM Hovering at its 52-week high following a recent streak of 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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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$180.21	-2.64 -1.44%	$182.15	$186.31	-3.27%	3,567,640 86.20%	4,139,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 12/6/2017 12:18:52 PM Perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the Oct '17 quarter. Prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14. Sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been especially strong, revealing no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving after a downturn in FY '08 - FY '10.
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$17.94	+0.06 0.34%	$17.94	$19.67	-8.80%	13,650 113.75%	12,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 12/6/2017 12:20:47 PM Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior 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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KYO - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kyocera Corp Adr	$66.94	-0.95 -1.40%	$66.95	$71.92	-6.92%	7,347 66.79%	11,000
Most Recent Note for KYO - 12/6/2017 12:22:00 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's 6th consecutive loss. The 11/20/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2017 versus the year ago period and 3 of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$69.25	+2.41 3.61%	$69.44	$71.96	-3.77%	204,134 62.24%	328,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 12/6/2017 12:23:05 PM Perched at its all-time high, still very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$41.68	+1.15 2.84%	$41.70	$48.30	-13.71%	515,181 177.04%	291,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 12/6/2017 12:24:41 PM Pulled back from its all-time high last week, finding support above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. 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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REI - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Ring Energy Inc	$13.70	-0.72 -4.99%	$14.28	$15.13	-9.45%	219,472 66.51%	330,000
Most Recent Note for REI - 12/6/2017 12:29:01 PM Pulling back after hitting new multi-year highs this week. Prior 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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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$103.74	-0.14 -0.13%	$103.94	$107.48	-3.48%	932,814 71.32%	1,308,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 12/6/2017 12:31:10 PM Edging to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive small gain. Reported +420% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Oct '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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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$24.83	-0.06 -0.23%	$25.20	$26.08	-4.78%	28,469 167.46%	17,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 12/6/2017 12:31:54 PM Hovering near its all-time high following a streak of 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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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$21.44	-0.48 -2.17%	$21.46	$24.80	-13.53%	4,959,015 131.75%	3,764,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 12/6/2017 12:33:15 PM Pulled back from its 52 week high, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($22.07) with volume-driven losses. 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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SVA - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Sinovac Biotech Ltd	$7.78	-0.08 -1.02%	$7.88	$7.98	-2.51%	126,604 65.26%	194,000
Most Recent Note for SVA - 12/6/2017 12:36:29 PM This Chinese developer of vaccines is hovering near multi-year highs. Prior 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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TOL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Toll Brothers Inc	$47.63	+0.70 1.50%	$47.89	$51.08	-6.75%	1,422,939 68.87%	2,066,000
Most Recent Note for TOL - 12/6/2017 12:37:12 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its 52-week high with a 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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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$21.07	-0.64 -2.95%	$21.85	$22.30	-5.52%	145,511 76.18%	191,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 12/6/2017 12:38:58 PM Pulling back today after 5 consecutive volume-driven gains, 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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WTBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest West Bancorporation Inc	$26.60	+0.20 0.76%	$26.95	$28.00	-5.00%	25,330 101.32%	25,000
Most Recent Note for WTBA - 12/6/2017 12:40:10 PM Pulled back from its all-time high following 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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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$29.14	+0.37 1.29%	$29.43	$29.68	-1.82%	380,913 60.75%	627,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 12/6/2017 12:41:30 PM Extended from any sound base. Prior 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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