Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2018
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DOW 24765.72 395.48 (1.62%) | NASDAQ 7178.99 147.16 (2.09%) | S&P 500 2676.27 39.49 (1.50%)

Time of Screening : 12/12/2018 12:15:42 PM Report Released : 12/12/2018 1:05:54 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 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
GDOT - NYSE Green Dot Corp Cl A	$83.23	+3.68 4.63%	$83.74	315,070 64.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 492,000	$93.00 -10.51%	11/8/2018	$90.35	PP = $91.61 MB = $96.19
Most Recent Note - 12/12/2018 12:34:27 PM G - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line, however it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $93 level. Its 200 DMA line and prior low ($71.50 on 10/29/18) define important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/7/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Arbor Realty Trust Inc	$11.84	+0.19 1.63%	$11.86	$12.79	-7.43%	1,094,992 93.59%	1,170,000
Most Recent Note for ABR - 12/12/2018 12:18:17 PM Still below its 50 DMA line following volume-driven losses. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/29/18. Pulled back into the prior base after hitting new 52-week highs. This REIT was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +48% on +37% sales revenues for the the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$49.31	-0.38 -0.75%	$50.43	$55.47	-11.11%	33,093 50.14%	66,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 12/12/2018 12:20:43 PM Gapped up on 12/07/18 when noted - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $55 level. Found support near its 200 DMA line and prior lows with a 'positive reversal' on the prior session. Reported earnings +58% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members -'It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 7.3 million shares in the public float. Reported Jun '18 earnings +88% on +33% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$56.19	+2.32 4.31%	$56.29	$57.12	-1.63%	57,089 48.38%	118,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 12/12/2018 12:23:53 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time high. Reported Sep '18 earnings +70% on +11% sales revenues. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$132.30	+2.84 2.20%	$133.24	$133.07	-0.58%	303,101 93.26%	325,000
Most Recent Note for CASY - 12/12/2018 12:25:41 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a big gain on the prior session, and challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. The 12/11/18 mid-day report noted - "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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$143.56	+6.77 4.95%	$144.03	$161.19	-10.94%	3,405,110 46.93%	7,255,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/12/2018 12:31:17 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($138.55) again. Rebounding after a slump below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +29% on +26% sales for the Oct '18 quarter. This Computer Software -Enterprise firm has reported 6 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Large supply of 765 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 2,522 top-rated funds (I criteria).
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$47.90	+1.40 3.01%	$48.14	$48.17	-0.56%	621,082 174.95%	355,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 12/12/2018 12:32:16 PM Built an orderly flat base and trading up with above average volume today hitting a new 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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ESSA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Essa Bancorp Inc	$16.12	+0.07 0.44%	$16.12	$16.80	-4.05%	14,128 117.73%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ESSA - 12/12/2018 12:32:41 PM Hovering within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +47% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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FVCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast FVC Bancorp Inc	$20.15	+0.05 0.25%	$20.23	$21.20	-4.95%	11,607 52.76%	22,000
Most Recent Note for FVCB - 12/12/2018 12:32:54 PM Limited history for this thinly traded Bank.
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GLOB - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Globant SA	$57.34	+2.98 5.47%	$57.54	$66.41	-13.67%	188,436 91.92%	205,000
Most Recent Note for GLOB - 12/12/2018 12:36:17 PM Finding support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with this week's gains. Recently reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +24% on +23% sales revenues, while the 3 prior quarterly comparison versus the year ago period were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Luxembourg-based Computer - Tech Services firm completed a Secondary Offering on 6/21/18.
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HSIC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale Henry Schein Inc	$86.54	+1.88 2.22%	$86.67	$91.35	-5.27%	799,116 52.78%	1,514,000
Most Recent Note for HSIC - 12/12/2018 12:43:23 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it remain perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline through Sep '18.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$24.70	+0.36 1.48%	$25.00	$24.52	0.73%	783,259 67.76%	1,156,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 12/12/2018 12:44:09 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 10th 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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LADR - NYSE - Finance-Mortgage REIT Ladder Capital Corp	$17.33	+0.23 1.35%	$17.38	$17.96	-3.51%	492,123 45.19%	1,089,000
Most Recent Note for LADR - 12/12/2018 12:45:18 PM Gapped down 11/14/18 as it completed a new Pubic Offering. Finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported big earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. However, this REIT's annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$113.21	+1.20 1.07%	$113.84	$119.83	-5.52%	153,962 74.74%	206,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/12/2018 12:48:15 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has recently endured distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($109.63). Found support near its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - " 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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PLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Photronics Inc	$9.48	-0.10 -1.01%	$9.78	$11.00	-13.79%	487,831 128.72%	379,000
Most Recent Note for PLAB - 12/12/2018 12:49:22 PM Overhead supply up to the $13 level remains to act as resistance. Recent quarters through Oct '18 showed improving sales and great earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below guidelines.
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RSG - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management Republic Services Inc	$73.93	-0.21 -0.28%	$74.99	$78.54	-5.87%	767,579 46.35%	1,656,000
Most Recent Note for RSG - 12/12/2018 12:51:24 PM This waste collection firm had a "negative reversal" after hitting another new all-time high on 12/04/18. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been steady, however, lack of sales revenues growth and other fundamental concerns remain."
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SEND - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Sendgrid Inc	$47.44	+2.83 6.34%	$48.41	$47.72	-0.59%	566,493 47.09%	1,203,000
Most Recent Note for SEND - 12/12/2018 12:59:56 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain after a choppy consolidation. Showing bullish action since 10/16/18 M&A news after an agreement to merge with Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO). Reported earnings +150% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earning track record. Found support above its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18.
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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$21.95	-0.23 -1.04%	$22.58	$22.60	-2.88%	57,765 165.04%	35,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/12/2018 1:00:13 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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SYNH - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Syneos Health Inc	$46.93	-1.14 -2.37%	$48.09	$53.95	-13.01%	608,220 109.00%	558,000
Most Recent Note for SYNH - 12/12/2018 1:00:36 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$132.63	+3.56 2.76%	$133.45	$139.63	-5.01%	460,480 58.36%	789,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 12/12/2018 1:02:11 PM Following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 12/03/18 it undercut its 50 DMA line and tested its 200 DMA line then rebounded. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +50% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarters not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth leaves concerns, fundamentally."
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$163.95	-0.55 -0.33%	$167.00	$169.25	-3.13%	603,840 45.64%	1,323,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 12/12/2018 1:03:55 PM Erased most of the prior session's gain after touching a new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports 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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VRSN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Verisign Inc	$158.84	+3.42 2.20%	$159.27	$176.76	-10.14%	495,482 52.60%	942,000
Most Recent Note for VRSN - 12/12/2018 1:05:49 PM Sputtering since last noted with caution in the 11/02/18 mid-day report after gapping up and hitting a new 52-week high - "Reported earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain."
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