Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2017
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DOW 24538.14 152.11 (0.62%) | NASDAQ 6881.45 6.37 (0.09%) | S&P 500 2668.1 8.11 (0.30%)

Time of Screening : 12/12/2017 12:28:12 PM Report Released : 12/12/2017 1:12:59 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
PATK - NASDAQ Patrick Industries Inc	$64.60	-1.10 -1.67%	$66.55	74,926 87.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 86,000	$68.63 -5.87%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 12/12/2017 1:05:31 PM G - Hovering near its all-time high, extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line ($60.28) defines important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. Shares split 3/2 effective 12/11/17, so do not be confused by the impact on the share prices. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/21/2017. 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	$173.21	-1.92 -1.10%	$173.58	$186.37	-7.06%	751,188 85.36%	880,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 12/12/2017 12:30:22 PM It has not formed a sound base and is still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($177) after damaging volume-driven losses as it abruptly retreated from its all-time high. 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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CRCM - NYSE - Internet-Content Care.com Inc	$17.82	-1.25 -6.56%	$18.84	$20.88	-14.66%	391,247 120.38%	325,000
Most Recent Note for CRCM - 12/12/2017 12:32:11 PM Retreating from multi-year highs with a volume-driven loss today, slumping toward its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Reported earnings +800% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After years of operating losses it had a profitable FY '16.
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$288.19	-2.31 -0.80%	$291.40	$314.73	-8.43%	365,380 160.96%	227,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 12/12/2017 12:37:47 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($292) with volume-driven losses this week. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17 and rose to new highs after last noted with caution in the 7/12/17 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CUTR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Cutera Inc	$47.25	+2.35 5.23%	$47.40	$47.15	0.21%	259,261 117.85%	220,000
Most Recent Note for CUTR - 12/12/2017 12:41:21 PM Hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$104.21	-0.29 -0.28%	$104.77	$107.91	-3.43%	238,257 78.89%	302,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 12/12/2017 12:42:35 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line and it has rebounded toward its all-time high with a streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '17 earnings +21% on +27% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from Featured Stocks list on 8/11/15."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$97.00	+0.02 0.02%	$97.20	$100.26	-3.25%	779,626 129.51%	602,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 12/12/2017 12:44:19 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$92.06	+1.30 1.43%	$92.37	$93.00	-1.01%	156,767 79.18%	198,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 12/12/2017 12:45:38 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 10/03/17 mid-day report - "Reported +8% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Jul '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria."
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$44.90	+0.90 2.05%	$45.45	$47.50	-5.47%	117,405 172.65%	68,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 12/12/2017 12:46:00 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm is perched at 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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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$62.62	+7.43 13.46%	$62.79	$61.10	2.49%	427,949 230.08%	186,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 12/12/2017 12:49:17 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($54.30) after completing a new Public Offering on 10/20/17. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported Oct '17 quarterly earnings +73% on +45% sales revenues, marking the 4th consecutive quarter with an earnings increase meeting the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 11/13/17 mid-day report - "Prior downturn in FY '13 and '14 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$19.99	+0.04 0.20%	$20.50	$19.99	0.00%	18,271 114.19%	16,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 12/12/2017 12:51:03 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$112.60	-1.28 -1.12%	$114.00	$126.80	-11.20%	183,772 75.94%	242,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 12/12/2017 12:53:05 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA linen with recent volume-driven losses. It has not formed a sound base since last noted with caution in the 11/13/17 mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +27% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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MSCI - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty M S C I Inc	$128.89	+0.55 0.43%	$129.68	$130.58	-1.29%	565,412 137.57%	411,000
Most Recent Note for MSCI - 12/12/2017 12:55:21 PM Since last noted in the 10/16/17 mid-day report with caution it found support at its 50 DMA line and rallied to a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Two of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history and sales revenues growth rate has been sub par.
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NCS - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials N C I Building Systems	$18.80	-1.80 -8.74%	$19.55	$21.20	-11.32%	2,069,671 428.50%	483,000
Most Recent Note for NCS - 12/12/2017 1:01:33 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating after powering to a new 52-week high with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +14% on +2% sales revenues for the Oct '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental flaws are concerns. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05."
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PUMP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Propetro Holding Corp	$19.97	+1.05 5.54%	$20.46	$19.67	1.51%	1,581,649 92.77%	1,705,000
Most Recent Note for PUMP - 12/12/2017 1:09:20 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Recent quarters through Sep '17 showed improved sales and earnings versus losses for the year-ago periods. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SGMA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Sigmatron International	$10.66	+0.19 1.86%	$10.66	$10.84	-1.62%	15,271 89.83%	17,000
Most Recent Note for SGMA - 12/12/2017 1:11:04 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Recent quarters through Oct '17 showed improved sales revenues and earnings versus the year-ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SVA - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Sinovac Biotech Ltd	$7.91	+0.03 0.38%	$7.97	$7.98	-0.88%	199,353 95.84%	208,000
Most Recent Note for SVA - 12/12/2017 1:11:26 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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UBFO - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest United Security Bncsh Ca	$10.95	+0.15 1.39%	$10.95	$11.00	-0.45%	19,958 117.40%	17,000
Most Recent Note for UBFO - 12/12/2017 1:12:15 PM Perched at its all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains. 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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ZNH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines China South Airline Ads	$46.35	-3.45 -6.93%	$46.50	$50.64	-8.47%	18,993 111.72%	17,000
Most Recent Note for ZNH - 12/12/2017 1:12:56 PM This Chinese airline has recently been hovering near its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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