Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 19th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2018
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DOW 25963.42 -54.39 (-0.21%) | NASDAQ 7316.29 20.24 (0.28%) | S&P 500 2800.93 2.9 (0.10%)

Time of Screening : 1/19/2018 12:09:15 PM Report Released : 1/19/2018 1:03:18 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	$68.30	+0.30 0.44%	$69.20	128,957 83.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 155,000	$71.13 -3.98%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 1/19/2018 12:28:56 PM G - Found prompt support this week while testing prior highs in the $64 area and its 50 DMA line ($65.08) while undercutting last week's low. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong. Shares split 3/2 effective 12/11/17. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2018. Click here.
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PETS - NASDAQ Petmed Express Inc	$53.59	+3.02 5.97%	$53.75	466,208 89.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 520,000	$53.90 -0.58%	1/19/2018	$53.59	PP = $51.00 MB = $53.55
Most Recent Note - 1/19/2018 12:43:14 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/27/17 high plus 10 cents. Gains above a stock's pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Recent gains lacked great volume conviction as it wedged to new all-time highs. Due to report earnings for the Dec '17 quarter before the market opens on Monday, January 22nd. Keep in mind that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. This Pompano Beach, Florida-based Retail - Internet firm pulled back sharply and then made gradual progress since last noted in the 10/23/17 mid-day report when it had gapped up for a considerable gain - "Reported earnings +79% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact based investment system's winning models." 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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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$559.58	+7.68 1.39%	$566.22	14,864 99.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,000	$552.96 1.20%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 1/19/2018 12:58:44 PM G - Posting a 3rd consecutive gain today, getting very extended from the prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point. Prior highs in the $434 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/21/2017. 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	$204.67	+1.31 0.64%	$205.73	$205.58	-0.44%	740,376 77.36%	957,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 1/19/2018 12:10:12 PM Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm gapped up for 3 consecutive volume-driven gains hitting new all-time highs. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +39% on +53% sales revenues. That marked its 6th consecutive strong quarterly comparison more than +25% versus the the year ago period (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$17.80	+0.21 1.19%	$17.81	$19.66	-9.46%	498,658 85.68%	582,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 1/19/2018 12:11:04 PM Pulled back when pricing a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed improved earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) remain fundamental concerns.
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$6.94	+0.09 1.31%	$7.11	$7.96	-12.81%	123,373 75.69%	163,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 1/19/2018 12:13:41 PM Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 versus year ago periods, but its prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CMCO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Columbus Mckinnon Corp	$44.05	+1.26 2.94%	$44.12	$44.33	-0.63%	97,253 81.04%	120,000
Most Recent Note for CMCO - 1/19/2018 12:14:23 PM Challenging its all time high with today's gain. Noted in prior mid day reports with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues increases improved greatly for the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been unimpressive and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CRCM - NYSE - Internet-Content Care.com Inc	$19.94	+0.93 4.87%	$20.10	$20.88	-4.53%	276,999 76.31%	363,000
Most Recent Note for CRCM - 1/19/2018 12:16:23 PM Rising near multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain today. Found support at its 50 DMA line and above prior highs during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/12/17 mid-day report - "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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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$82.49	+0.01 0.01%	$83.05	$85.08	-3.04%	372,376 108.88%	342,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 1/19/2018 12:17:06 PM Holding its ground near its all-time high after volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +28% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. 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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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$23.88	+0.48 2.03%	$23.95	$23.80	0.32%	3,856,277 93.60%	4,120,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 1/19/2018 12:17:42 PM Perched at its all-time high after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Late last year this UK-based car and truck maker made little headway after noted in the 10/24/17 mid-day report amid ongoing M&A rumors - "Reported earnings +32% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HBM - NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores Hudbay Minerals Inc	$9.35	+0.15 1.63%	$9.40	$10.25	-8.78%	892,426 119.63%	746,000
Most Recent Note for HBM - 1/19/2018 12:18:27 PM Pulled back abruptly testing prior highs in the $9 area while retreating from its 52-week high after an impressive streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarters through Sep '17 showed better sales and earnings, but fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$152.26	+1.70 1.13%	$153.76	$151.92	0.22%	263,481 118.15%	223,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 1/19/2018 12:20:04 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line after last noted with caution in the 11/20/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +57% on +54% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$47.85	+1.45 3.13%	$48.00	$47.50	0.74%	315,419 99.19%	318,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 1/19/2018 12:23:09 PM Hitting new highs with volume-driven gains this week. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line after finding support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/26/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep 17 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13 raised fundamental concerns."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$219.18	-1.16 -0.52%	$223.49	$226.07	-3.05%	5,259,116 84.62%	6,215,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/19/2018 12:26:56 PM Perched at its all-time high, holding its ground following a spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Return on Equity is reported at 8%, below the 17% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +142% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,685 in Sep '17. This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a good match with A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$10.23	+0.08 0.79%	$10.70	$10.81	-5.36%	56,967 123.84%	46,000
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 1/19/2018 12:52:42 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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RUSHB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Rush Enterprises Cl B	$50.39	+0.86 1.74%	$50.39	$51.83	-2.78%	19,036 173.05%	11,000
Most Recent Note for RUSHB - 1/19/2018 12:54:43 PM Perched near its 52-week high after an orderly consolidation during which it found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. The 10/27/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - " Reported earnings +95% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter.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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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$49.92	-0.02 -0.04%	$50.29	$51.39	-2.86%	1,385,245 107.80%	1,285,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 1/19/2018 12:54:57 PM Perched near its 52-week high following considerable volume-driven gains on M&A news last week. Noted in the 6/14/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/19/15."
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TEAM - NASDAQ - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Atlassian Corp Plc	$52.71	-2.89 -5.21%	$55.17	$55.91	-5.73%	1,957,943 200.81%	975,000
Most Recent Note for TEAM - 1/19/2018 12:57:42 PM Retreating from its new all-time high with today's big loss on heavy volume after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. This UK-based software developer was noted with caution in the 1/03/18 mid-day report when rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain - "Fundamental concerns remain. Limited history since its $21 IPO on 12/10/15."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$15.07	+0.01 0.03%	$16.14	$15.08	-0.10%	59,780 103.07%	58,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 1/19/2018 12:59:59 PM Off earlier highs, it spiked to another new high today while on track for a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support and stayed above its 50 DMA line in a tight range in recent weeks since the 12/11/17 mid-day report noted - "Retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +57% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter but 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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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$210.17	+2.30 1.11%	$211.10	$211.65	-0.70%	362,031 92.59%	391,000
Most Recent Note for WAT - 1/19/2018 1:01:37 PM Perched near its 52-week high after encountering some distributional pressure this week. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 7/25/17 mid-day report - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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WYN - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Wyndham Worldwide Corp	$127.16	+4.43 3.61%	$127.74	$124.05	2.51%	964,650 106.47%	906,000
Most Recent Note for WYN - 1/19/2018 1:03:10 PM Abruptly rallying to new all-time highs this week after recently testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady."
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