Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 24th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2019
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DOW 24558.15 -17.47 (-0.07%) | NASDAQ 7061.8 36.03 (0.51%) | S&P 500 2642.94 4.24 (0.16%)

Time of Screening : 1/24/2019 12:10:58 PM Report Released : 1/24/2019 1:13:51 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
PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$92.56	+2.06 2.28%	$92.99	4,749,252 53.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,893,000	$93.70 -1.22%	1/24/2019	$92.56	PP = $93.80 MB = $98.49
Most Recent Note - 1/24/2019 1:03:44 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/13/18 high plus 10 cents. Challenging its all-time high. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. Due to report earnings news on 1/30/19. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/12/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Analog Devices	$95.01	+6.15 6.92%	$95.42	$103.59	-8.28%	2,620,033 86.93%	3,014,000
Most Recent Note for ADI - 1/24/2019 12:14:55 PM Rebounding above its 200 DMA line with today's big gain. Endured distributional pressure since touching a new all-time high last June. Reported Oct '18 quarterly earnings +7% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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APT - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Alpha Pro Tech Ltd	$4.02	-0.23 -5.41%	$4.21	$4.44	-9.46%	17,175 61.34%	28,000
Most Recent Note for APT - 1/24/2019 12:16:14 PM Encountering distributional pressure after a spurt of gains for a new 52-week high. 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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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$12.68	+0.33 2.67%	$12.85	$12.97	-2.24%	118,027 68.22%	173,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 1/24/2019 12:20:23 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm encountered distributional pressure in the past week since touching a new 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line weeks ago and has rebounded. Due to report earnings news on Monday, January 28, 2019, before the market opens. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +90% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate improved in recent quarters, an encouraging sign."
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BPOP - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Popular Inc	$52.03	+0.90 1.76%	$52.67	$58.55	-11.14%	388,534 52.01%	747,000
Most Recent Note for BPOP - 1/24/2019 12:21:28 PM Trading above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain. Reported earnings +108% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/26/18 mid-day report - "Showed great increases in the Sep and Jun '18 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BRO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Brown & Brown Inc	$28.34	-0.09 -0.32%	$28.46	$31.55	-10.17%	746,542 71.10%	1,050,000
Most Recent Note for BRO - 1/24/2019 12:23:08 PM Sputtering near its 200 DMA line, it wedged higher since last noted with caution in the 12/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Crown Castle Intl Corp	$112.01	+1.74 1.58%	$112.88	$117.60	-4.75%	1,140,966 51.28%	2,225,000
Most Recent Note for CCI - 1/24/2019 12:23:33 PM This REIT's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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CHD - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products Church & Dwight Inc	$63.59	-1.92 -2.93%	$65.36	$69.49	-8.49%	2,269,353 117.16%	1,937,000
Most Recent Note for CHD - 1/24/2019 12:25:23 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss after wedging up not far from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Its earnings growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$201.84	+6.30 3.22%	$203.29	$224.19	-9.97%	498,014 73.67%	676,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 1/24/2019 12:27:34 PM Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with recent gains. Reported earnings +41% on +17% sales for the Dec '18 quarter, its 2nd strong comparison versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth was sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$21.00	+0.30 1.45%	$21.00	$20.75	1.20%	10,948 91.23%	12,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 1/24/2019 12:28:14 PM Traded above recent highs however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$212.64	-1.90 -0.88%	$216.20	$237.95	-10.64%	171,737 55.76%	308,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 1/24/2019 12:33:38 PM Meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line today. Recently wedging higher, it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/18/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues for the Nov '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$82.18	+1.59 1.97%	$82.72	$82.79	-0.74%	4,159,420 105.76%	3,933,000
Most Recent Note for FISV - 1/24/2019 12:35:51 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain adding to an impressive spurt from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +23% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Earnings growth in prior quarterly comparisons was below the +25% minimum guideline, short of the C criteria, with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,719 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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HCCI - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Heritage-Crystal Clean	$27.01	-0.15 -0.53%	$27.08	$28.71	-5.94%	52,245 56.18%	93,000
Most Recent Note for HCCI - 1/24/2019 12:38:01 PM Rebounding toward its prior high in the $28 area. Found support near the 200 DMA line annd made steady progress since the 12/13/18 mid-day report 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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INTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Intel Corp	$49.71	+1.77 3.69%	$49.99	$57.60	-13.70%	18,016,230 67.36%	26,748,000
Most Recent Note for INTC - 1/24/2019 12:42:48 PM Due to report earnings news after the close today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain, but it faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $57 level. Has a new CEO as of 6/20/18. Reported earnings +39% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking the 5th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history steadily improved after a downturn in FY '12-13.
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ISCA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Intl Speedway Corp	$44.18	-0.02 -0.05%	$44.19	$49.95	-11.55%	99,975 54.63%	183,000
Most Recent Note for ISCA - 1/24/2019 12:43:23 PM Reported earnings +0% on -14% sales revenues for the Nov '18 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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KEYS - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Keysight Technologies Inc	$70.81	+3.19 4.72%	$70.93	$70.40	0.58%	1,215,748 71.26%	1,706,000
Most Recent Note for KEYS - 1/24/2019 12:51:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Oct '18 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a small downturn in FY '15 -16 which is a noted flaw in regard to the with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ORI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Old Republic Intl Corp	$20.25	-1.52 -6.98%	$21.97	$23.05	-12.15%	1,164,419 72.14%	1,614,000
Most Recent Note for ORI - 1/24/2019 12:53:30 PM Slumping below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's big loss. Reported earnings +36% on -26% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 12/28/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +522% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 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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PANW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Palo Alto Networks	$211.66	+5.94 2.89%	$211.82	$239.50	-11.62%	829,281 52.75%	1,572,000
Most Recent Note for PANW - 1/24/2019 12:56:26 PM Fundamentals remain strong. Rebounded above its 200 DMA line ($201) and it has been making steady progress. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $239 level. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/19/18.
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POST - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Post Holdings Inc	$92.32	-7.17 -7.20%	$97.95	$102.78	-10.18%	442,959 62.21%	712,000
Most Recent Note for POST - 1/24/2019 12:57:44 PM Retreating abruptly from its 52-week high and violating ts 50 DMA line with today's big loss. Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line and prior low since noted in the 12/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic, not strong and steady."
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QSR - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Restaurant Brands International Inc	$62.94	+0.33 0.53%	$64.11	$65.17	-3.42%	1,872,914 117.65%	1,592,000
Most Recent Note for QSR - 1/24/2019 1:06:43 PM Volume-driven gains have it quickly rebounding toward previously stubborn resistance in the $65-68 area. Reported earnings +9% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ROL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Rollins Inc	$37.42	+0.22 0.59%	$37.48	$42.94	-12.86%	1,166,600 81.81%	1,426,000
Most Recent Note for ROL - 1/24/2019 1:07:50 PM Gapped down on the prior session testing prior lows yet finding support near its 200 DMA line. There was a 3-2 split effective 12/11/18. Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter and prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly and annual earnings growth history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.25	-0.02 -0.38%	$5.27	$5.90	-11.02%	35,639 323.99%	11,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 1/24/2019 1:08:58 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Hovering near its 52-week high but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$68.05	-1.04 -1.51%	$69.20	$69.32	-1.83%	68,177 79.28%	86,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 1/24/2019 1:11:36 PM Rebounded within close striking distance of its all-time high after a choppy one-year consolidation. Wedged higher since the 12/18/18 mid-day report last noted - "Earnings rose +56% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding toward its all-time high following a choppy year."
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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$159.65	+5.32 3.45%	$160.42	$165.63	-3.61%	2,473,727 55.80%	4,433,000
Most Recent Note for UNP - 1/24/2019 1:13:47 PM This Transportation - Rail firm is rebounding near its all-time high. Reported earnings +39% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remain fundamental concerns.
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