Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2018
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DOW 24334.46 -88.8 (-0.36%) | NASDAQ 7032.21 11.69 (0.17%) | S&P 500 2644.24 6.52 (0.25%)

Time of Screening : 12/11/2018 12:21:35 PM Report Released : 12/11/2018 1:01:09 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMED - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care Amedisys Inc	$128.02	-1.16 -0.90%	$133.74	$140.91	-9.15%	255,880 45.29%	565,000
Most Recent Note for AMED - 12/11/2018 12:23:47 PM Pulling back testing prior highs in the $127 area previously noted as defining initial support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving since a drastic downturn in FY '12-13."
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AMN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing A M N Healthcare Svcs	$60.29	+1.46 2.48%	$60.72	$68.20	-11.60%	224,301 45.78%	490,000
Most Recent Note for AMN - 12/11/2018 12:24:19 PM Quarterly sales and earnings history through Sep '18 has not been a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$61.75	+0.34 0.55%	$65.22	$66.21	-6.74%	17,930 51.23%	35,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 12/11/2018 12:29:00 PM Challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. Sales revenues growth showed acceleration, but quarterly totals have been in the $7-8 million range, still rather minuscule.
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$858.61	-2.34 -0.27%	$872.03	$924.31	-7.11%	25,520 70.89%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 12/11/2018 12:33:08 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line, still hovering near its all-time high. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. Decelerating sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are fundamental concerns.
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$127.89	+8.21 6.86%	$128.77	$133.07	-3.89%	641,549 211.73%	303,000
Most Recent Note for CASY - 12/11/2018 12:35:22 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain. Reported earnings +41% on +18% sales revenues for the Oct '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system.
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CHE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Chemed Corporation	$299.63	-1.77 -0.59%	$308.00	$335.99	-10.82%	77,324 74.35%	104,000
Most Recent Note for CHE - 12/11/2018 12:37:22 PM Recently sputtering below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +43% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and 3 consecutive earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline. Annual earnings history has been steady. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par quarterly sales revenues growth rate.
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$77.95	+2.22 2.93%	$79.16	$84.21	-7.43%	295,524 46.25%	639,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 12/11/2018 12:39:19 PM Gapped up today, rebounding near its 52-week and all-time highs. The 11/12/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +92% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm reported +71% earnings on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/10/15. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/11/15. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14."
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DRE - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Duke Realty Corp	$28.44	+0.01 0.04%	$28.84	$29.48	-3.53%	1,269,758 65.42%	1,941,000
Most Recent Note for DRE - 12/11/2018 12:41:23 PM This REIT is hovering near its 52-week high. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Sep '18.
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DTE - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities D T E Energy Co	$119.69	+0.38 0.32%	$120.05	$121.00	-1.08%	664,570 52.54%	1,265,000
Most Recent Note for DTE - 12/11/2018 12:41:40 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. This Detroit, Michigan-based Utility firm has maintained a slow and steady earnings history that is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$46.84	+1.18 2.58%	$47.49	$48.17	-2.76%	181,997 51.56%	353,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 12/11/2018 12:43:15 PM Building on an orderly flat base and trading up today near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 4 most recent quarters through Sep '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a great match with the investment system's guidelines."
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FOXF - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Fox Factory Holding Corp	$66.11	+1.92 2.99%	$67.97	$76.77	-13.89%	154,305 48.83%	316,000
Most Recent Note for FOXF - 12/11/2018 12:44:32 PM Retreated from its all-time high and found support near its 50 DMA line. The 11/07/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +57% on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed prior Secondary Offerings on 3/02/17, 11/18/16. 8/10/16, 3/11/16, and 7/11/14."
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FVCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast FVC Bancorp Inc	$19.94	-0.12 -0.60%	$20.32	$21.20	-5.94%	22,836 108.74%	21,000
Most Recent Note for FVCB - 12/11/2018 12:44:48 PM Limited history for this thinly traded Bank.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$137.55	-1.51 -1.09%	$142.06	$155.33	-11.45%	130,798 45.42%	288,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 12/11/2018 12:47:52 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months while consolidating. Reported earnings +15% on +49% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) after downturn in FY '10 and '11 has since been very strong and steady.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$23.64	-0.16 -0.67%	$24.48	$24.08	-1.83%	674,064 59.18%	1,139,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 12/11/2018 12:48:28 PM Touched another new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain. Reported strong earnings increases with strong sales revenues growth in the Jun and Sep '18 quarterly comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern, however quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 have shown strong increases in earnings versus the year ago periods for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm."
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$227.94	+1.54 0.68%	$230.40	$229.84	-0.83%	129,404 50.35%	257,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 12/11/2018 12:49:31 PM Adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains today and hitting a new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong."
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MPW - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities Medical Properties Trust	$17.20	+0.22 1.27%	$17.30	$17.52	-1.86%	2,224,575 72.72%	3,059,000
Most Recent Note for MPW - 12/11/2018 12:50:48 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high after a streak of volume-driven gains and the 12/07/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +6% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. This REIT's prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MSEX - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Middlesex Water Co	$53.71	-0.25 -0.46%	$60.31	$54.54	-1.52%	23,735 65.93%	36,000
Most Recent Note for MSEX - 12/11/2018 12:51:23 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +61% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Water Utility firm has a slow and steady annual earnings history."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$111.67	-0.54 -0.48%	$113.32	$119.83	-6.81%	105,956 51.69%	205,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/11/2018 12:53:42 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is enduring distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($109.63). Found support near its 200 DMA line. The 11/26/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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SIGI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Selective Ins Group Inc	$63.40	+0.37 0.59%	$64.33	$67.17	-5.61%	99,636 46.56%	214,000
Most Recent Note for SIGI - 12/11/2018 12:54:42 PM Reported earnings +38% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$27.86	+0.09 0.32%	$28.20	$28.97	-3.83%	315,310 49.73%	634,000
Most Recent Note for SKM - 12/11/2018 12:54:53 PM Hovering within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain. This South Korean Telecom Services firm was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$21.85	-0.06 -0.27%	$22.24	$22.60	-3.32%	35,498 110.93%	32,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/11/2018 12:55:37 PM Touched a new high on 12/07/18 when the mid-day report noted - "Limited history since its $21 IPO on 5/04/18."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$62.74	+1.40 2.28%	$63.40	$71.75	-12.56%	49,386 60.23%	82,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 12/11/2018 12:57:10 PM Earnings rose +56% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding toward its all-time high following a choppy year.
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$165.23	+1.87 1.14%	$169.25	$168.89	-2.17%	915,395 70.20%	1,304,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 12/11/2018 12:58:32 PM Erased most of today's early gain after hitting a new all-time high. The 12/03/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +27% on +14% sales for the Oct '18 quarter, but 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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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$114.94	+0.56 0.49%	$116.61	$125.99	-8.77%	484,248 50.87%	952,000
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 12/11/2018 12:59:43 PM Endured distributional pressure after touching a new high since last noted in the 11/13/18 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +30% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 5/06/15. Annual earnings history has been steady."
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XOXO - NYSE - Internet-Content X O Group Inc	$34.98	+0.31 0.88%	$34.98	$35.83	-2.39%	714,938 229.88%	311,000
Most Recent Note for XOXO - 12/11/2018 1:01:04 PM Holding its ground at multi-year highs since a gap up on 9/25/18 on news it will merge with WeddingWire and become a privately held company. Reported +36% earnings on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and an erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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