Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 18th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2019
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DOW 24647.83 277.73 (1.14%) | NASDAQ 7166.95 82.49 (1.16%) | S&P 500 2664.83 28.87 (1.10%)

Time of Screening : 1/18/2019 11:40:57 AM Report Released : 1/18/2019 12:48:15 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
BSTC - NASDAQ Biospecifics Technologie	$67.40	+1.07 1.61%	$67.60	23,995 61.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 39,000	$68.00 -0.89%	1/18/2019	$67.40	PP = $66.31 MB = $69.63
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2019 12:05:59 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/07/18 high plus 10 cents. Thinly traded Biomed/Biotech firm hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with its twice average volume, and it is on track today for a 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. 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 in the context of all publicly traded companies. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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MLR - NYSE Miller Industries Inc	$29.01	+0.54 1.90%	$29.07	23,510 61.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 38,000	$29.40 -1.33%	11/30/2018	$28.35	PP = $29.50 MB = $30.98
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2019 12:28:49 PM Y - Challenging its prior high with today's early gain. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Volume totals have been cooling in recent weeks while remaining perched within close striking distance of prior highs. Its 50 DMA line and recent low define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/8/2019. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$90.65	-2.27 -2.44%	$100.00	4,497,752 298.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,507,000	$98.21 -7.70%	1/7/2019	$94.68	PP = $98.31 MB = $103.23
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2019 12:36:15 PM Y - Hit a new high today then reversed into the red. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +92% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter after the close today. It has been holding its ground in a tight range, churning higher volume while perched within close striking distance of its prior high. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/01/18 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($82.94) and prior low define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/7/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$71.88	+0.79 1.11%	$72.60	$77.75	-7.55%	226,570 93.24%	243,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 1/18/2019 11:42:58 AM Reported +49% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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ACNB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast A C N B Corporation	$38.36	-0.47 -1.21%	$38.69	$41.45	-7.45%	6,400 58.18%	11,000
Most Recent Note for ACNB - 1/18/2019 11:44:31 AM This thinly-traded Bank met stubborn resistance in the $41 area in prior months. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain."
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ALRM - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Alarm.Com Holdings, Inc	$59.23	+1.27 2.18%	$59.63	$60.20	-1.62%	332,255 65.66%	506,000
Most Recent Note for ALRM - 1/18/2019 11:56:36 AM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/01/18 high plus 10 cents. Challenging its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. During a choppy 16-week consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +33% on +24% sales revenues, its 11th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Up considerably from its $14 IPO on 6/26/15.
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AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$14.95	-0.08 -0.53%	$15.25	$16.59	-9.89%	57,501 51.34%	112,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 1/18/2019 12:00:58 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 11/07/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Sales revenues growth and prior earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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APT - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Alpha Pro Tech Ltd	$4.25	+0.06 1.47%	$4.29	$4.22	0.75%	14,073 54.13%	26,000
Most Recent Note for APT - 1/18/2019 12:01:36 PM Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members "This low-priced Medical/Dental Supplies firm has an erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."
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DENN - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Denny's Corporation	$18.14	+0.08 0.44%	$18.18	$18.94	-4.22%	182,595 59.09%	309,000
Most Recent Note for DENN - 1/18/2019 12:06:36 PM There was a "negative reversal" on 1/14/18 after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs following a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +21% on +19% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$20.21	+0.21 1.05%	$20.42	$20.65	-2.13%	5,616 51.05%	11,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 1/18/2019 12:07:48 PM Traded up above recent highs on the prior session as the mid-day report noted - "Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $23 level. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '18 have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Fundamental concerns remain since noted with caution in the 1/06/12 mid-day report."
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$93.20	+0.36 0.38%	$93.36	$97.38	-4.30%	252,523 115.84%	218,000
Most Recent Note for DORM - 1/18/2019 12:11:32 PM Inched into new all-time high territory with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/19. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +31% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Earnings results for prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$262.71	+3.77 1.45%	$266.59	$305.34	-13.96%	441,602 77.47%	570,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 1/18/2019 12:15:28 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $305 level. Rebounding near its 200 DMA line ($265) after a deeper consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/19/18. Quarterly and annual earnings history has been strong and steady, satisfying the C and A criteria.
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FAST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Fastenal Co	$58.82	+1.48 2.58%	$58.84	$61.14	-3.79%	1,583,041 50.51%	3,134,000
Most Recent Note for FAST - 1/18/2019 12:16:54 PM Rebounding toward previous resistance in the $60-61 area. Reported +33% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking the 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Small downturn in FY '16 earnings was noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$25.77	+0.23 0.90%	$25.77	$28.71	-10.24%	75,752 86.08%	88,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 1/18/2019 12:22:56 PM Rebounding toward its prior high in the $28 area. Found support near the 200 DMA line since the 12/13/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +80% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HRC - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Hill-Rom Holdings Inc	$97.13	+0.83 0.86%	$97.53	$99.81	-2.69%	284,828 54.56%	522,000
Most Recent Note for HRC - 1/18/2019 12:24:35 PM Rebounding toward the prior high after a choppy consolidation. Reported earnings +23% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$115.61	-3.55 -2.98%	$116.39	$119.84	-3.53%	3,032,231 61.00%	4,971,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 1/18/2019 12:26:47 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and challenged its 52-week high on the prior session. Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +32% on +7% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '14.
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NRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Corp	$39.90	+0.39 0.99%	$39.90	$42.85	-6.88%	12,187 60.94%	20,000
Most Recent Note for NRC - 1/18/2019 12:29:06 PM Hovering within close striking distance of its all-time high ($42.85 on 8/23/18). Reported strong Sep '18 quarterly earnings +211% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this Commercial Services - Healthcare firm.
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$36.33	+0.69 1.94%	$36.45	$38.77	-6.29%	290,468 63.28%	459,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 1/18/2019 12:30:29 PM Faces some resistance up to the $38 level due to overhead supply. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Rebounded above its 200 DMA line with above average volume behind a recent spurt of gains. The three latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed strong earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$67.30	+1.05 1.58%	$68.05	$70.94	-5.13%	2,004,724 53.11%	3,775,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 1/18/2019 12:44:41 PM Perched -5% off its all-time high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($66.67) defining important near-term support. Reported earnings +22% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Four of the past 5 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings improved steadily after a big loss in FY '12. Sub par sales revenues growth rate was noted as a concern.
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$21.90	+0.33 1.53%	$22.27	$25.35	-13.61%	8,720 67.08%	13,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 1/18/2019 12:47:48 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines after a choppy consolidation. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$6.31	+0.15 2.35%	$6.49	$7.09	-11.07%	195,342 71.03%	275,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 1/18/2019 12:48:13 PM Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $7 level. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/30/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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