Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 20th, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2016
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DOW 19956.54 73.48 (0.37%) | NASDAQ 5478.46 21.02 (0.39%) | S&P 500 2267.87 5.34 (0.24%)

Time of Screening : 12/20/2016 12:23:14 PM Report Released : 12/20/2016 12:55:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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
BEAT - NASDAQ BioTelemetry Inc	$23.75	+0.55 2.37%	$24.10	428,303 143.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 298,000	$23.40 1.50%	12/19/2016	$22.91	PP = $21.78 MB = $22.87
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2016 12:28:30 PM G - Getting extended from its prior base and rallying above its "max buy" level so its color code is changed to green. Finished strong with +350% above average volume behind its considerable gain after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/05/16 high plus 10 cents in the 12/19/16 mid-day report (read here). A breakaway gap cleared an 11-week "V shaped pattern during which it found prompt support near its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings history is a good match with the C and A criteria. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria, and it has a small supply (S criteria) of only 28.2 million shares outstanding. See the latest FSU analysis for additional; details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/19/2016. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AWH - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Allied Wrld Assurance Co	$52.23	+0.47 0.91%	$52.48	$52.27	-0.08%	2,646,519 410.95%	644,000
Most Recent Note for AWH - 12/20/2016 12:25:18 PM Gapped up for new all-time highs on 12/19/16 M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BMRC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bank Of Marin Bancorp	$68.50	-1.70 -2.42%	$70.55	$75.05	-8.73%	10,165 72.61%	14,000
Most Recent Note for BMRC - 12/20/2016 12:30:17 PM This Bank Holding firm has been pulling back after a rally to new highs. The 12/12/16 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported +44% earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior 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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COBZ - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Cobiz Financial Inc	$16.80	+0.32 1.94%	$17.05	$17.04	-1.41%	71,481 72.94%	98,000
Most Recent Note for COBZ - 12/20/2016 12:30:50 PM Perched at multi-year highs today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +47% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$28.87	-0.13 -0.45%	$28.92	$29.95	-3.61%	94,213 165.29%	57,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 12/20/2016 12:31:18 PM Made gradual progress since noted in the 11/21/16 mid-day report - "Powered to new 52-week and all-time highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +176% on +71% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$21.45	+0.45 2.14%	$21.60	$21.15	1.42%	60,386 82.72%	73,000
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 12/20/2016 12:31:53 PM Rallying to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +36% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues and its erratic earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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KINS - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Kingstone Companies Inc	$12.30	-0.35 -2.77%	$12.60	$14.15	-13.07%	24,404 87.16%	28,000
Most Recent Note for KINS - 12/20/2016 12:32:27 PM Pulling back from all-time highs with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +28% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recently rallied into new all-time high territory."
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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$37.75	+0.01 0.03%	$38.12	$37.97	-0.58%	30,890 70.20%	44,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 12/20/2016 12:33:08 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs today following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported Oct '16 earnings +14% on +0% sales and fundamental concerns remain. The Chemicals - Specialty firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A guidelines."
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MBWM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mercantile Bank Corp	$38.33	+0.91 2.43%	$38.68	$37.53	2.13%	28,062 77.95%	36,000
Most Recent Note for MBWM - 12/20/2016 12:33:30 PM Powering to new multi-year highs with additional volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Navigant Consulting Inc	$26.20	-0.15 -0.57%	$26.41	$27.86	-5.96%	227,976 75.99%	300,000
Most Recent Note for NCI - 12/20/2016 12:34:12 PM Perched near multi-year highs, consolidating following big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NWBI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Northwest Bancshares Inc	$18.11	-0.17 -0.93%	$18.36	$19.10	-5.18%	510,940 79.22%	645,000
Most Recent Note for NWBI - 12/20/2016 12:37:58 PM Recently encountering distributional pressure marked by volume-driven losses from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history also is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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NWLI - NASDAQ - Insurance-Life National Western Life	$320.00	+5.10 1.62%	$325.90	$320.35	-0.11%	16,254 147.76%	11,000
Most Recent Note for NWLI - 12/20/2016 12:41:46 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with volume-driven gains again this week, getting very extended from prior highs in the $270 area. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$51.00	+2.02 4.12%	$51.55	$50.00	2.00%	73,770 98.36%	75,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 12/20/2016 12:42:08 PM Perched at multi-year highs. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable streak of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PGC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Peapack Gladstone Finl	$31.16	+0.83 2.74%	$31.22	$31.38	-0.70%	30,551 71.05%	43,000
Most Recent Note for PGC - 12/20/2016 12:42:49 PM Held its ground stubbornly after rallying from support at its 50 DMA line, then powered to new multi-year highs with additional volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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PKBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Parke Bancorp Inc	$18.26	-0.19 -1.03%	$18.77	$19.05	-4.15%	9,025 82.05%	11,000
Most Recent Note for PKBK - 12/20/2016 12:43:59 PM Holding its ground near 52-week and all-time highs following a streak of gains. Made gradual progress and stubbornly held its ground since noted with caution in the 10/31/16 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +54% on -12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2016 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria."
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PLBC - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Plumas Bancorp Quincy Ca	$17.86	-1.34 -6.97%	$19.00	$19.23	-7.11%	14,289 102.06%	14,000
Most Recent Note for PLBC - 12/20/2016 12:44:31 PM Perched at new multi-year highs following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Sep '16 are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RDI - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Reading Intl Cl A	$16.83	+0.03 0.18%	$17.18	$16.90	-0.41%	58,414 100.71%	58,000
Most Recent Note for RDI - 12/20/2016 12:45:44 PM Recent gains backed by volume are challenging its November 2015 high, adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported +23% sales revenues and +700% earnings increases in the Sep '16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RNST - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Renasant Corporation	$42.07	+0.37 0.89%	$42.14	$44.65	-5.78%	161,146 70.06%	230,000
Most Recent Note for RNST - 12/20/2016 12:47:11 PM Gapped down 12/14/16 as it completed a new Public Offering. Reported earnings +11% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SFST - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Southern First Bancshrs	$36.25	+1.05 2.98%	$36.25	$35.30	2.69%	8,991 89.91%	10,000
Most Recent Note for SFST - 12/20/2016 12:47:51 PM Hitting new highs with volume-driven gains this week. Reported earnings +24% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied to new highs since noted in the 9/16/16 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been good."
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SNC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl State National Companies, Inc	$13.74	+0.15 1.10%	$13.81	$14.01	-1.93%	87,783 86.91%	101,000
Most Recent Note for SNC - 12/20/2016 12:49:18 PM Perched at its all-time high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +32% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 3/15/16 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SONA - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Southern Natl Bancorp Va	$16.51	+0.29 1.79%	$16.78	$16.22	1.79%	36,503 98.66%	37,000
Most Recent Note for SONA - 12/20/2016 12:49:57 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base following a noted rally in Bank stocks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior 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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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$24.60	+0.10 0.41%	$25.33	$25.05	-1.80%	60,733 151.83%	40,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 12/20/2016 12:50:30 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Perched at all-time highs. Reported earnings +45% sales revenues on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady."
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UCFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans United Community Finl Cp	$9.29	+0.03 0.32%	$9.32	$9.50	-2.21%	62,466 70.98%	88,000
Most Recent Note for UCFC - 12/20/2016 12:51:09 PM Very extended from any sound base with above average volume behind a spurt of gains. Volume-driven gains helped it rally from orderly base-on-base patterns in recent months. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$33.98	+0.26 0.78%	$34.43	$34.70	-2.07%	67,464 75.80%	89,000
Most Recent Note for UFI - 12/20/2016 12:53:18 PM Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $37 level. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 11/21/13 mid-day report - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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UMBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks U M B Financial Corp	$76.00	+0.00 0.00%	$76.95	$81.11	-6.30%	291,405 75.69%	385,000
Most Recent Note for UMBF - 12/20/2016 12:54:40 PM Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +64% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2016 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sales increases have were not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines for the C and A criteria."
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$55.68	+0.08 0.13%	$55.75	$57.15	-2.58%	142,283 74.49%	191,000
Most Recent Note for VASC - 12/20/2016 12:55:21 PM Perched at all-time highs after gapping up on 12/02/16 M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +15% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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