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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2020
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Time of Screening :
1/27/2020 12:04:13 PM Report Released :
1/27/2020 12:41:54 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
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At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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AUDC
- NASDAQ
Audiocodes Ltd
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$25.83
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-2.19
-7.82%
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$26.95
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432,332
170.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 254,000
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$28.73
-10.09%
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9/13/2019 |
$19.68
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PP = $19.84
MB = $20.83 |
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2020 12:13:01 PM
G - Last noted on 1/22/20 as "Very extended from the previously noted base", it gapped down today and tested its 50 DMA line ($25.04). Prior low ($24.05 on 1/06/20) defines additional near-term support to watch where subsequent violations may trigger technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/6/2020. Click here.
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PAYC
- NYSE
Paycom Software, Inc
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$313.63
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-1.18
-0.37%
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$314.45
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446,443
75.03% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 595,000
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$324.00
-3.20%
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11/20/2019 |
$252.97
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PP = $259.81
MB = $272.80 |
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2020 12:33:57 PM
G - Gapped up on 1/23/20 hitting a new all-time high, and it has been stubbornly holding its ground after getting extended from any sound base. Its prior high ($279.95 on 11/27/19) and its 50 DMA line ($271) define important near-term support levels to watch. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2020. Click here.
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TEAM
- NASDAQ
Atlassian Corp Plc
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$144.44
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-2.35
-1.60%
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$146.49
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1,240,379
85.72% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,447,000
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$150.71
-4.16%
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1/24/2020 |
$144.66
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PP = $140.49
MB = $147.51 |
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2020 12:39:39 PM
Y - Sputtering today amid widespread market weakness. Gapped up and touched a new all-time high on the prior session, rising from a cup-with-handle base pattern with volume +514% above average behind the considerable gain triggering a technical buy signal. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +48% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Fundamentals remained strong while it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/19. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/24/2020. Click here.
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ARNC
- NYSE - Mining-Metal Ores
Arconic Inc
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$29.98 |
+0.87
2.99%
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$30.48
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$31.99
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-6.28% |
3,042,135
91.85%
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3,312,000
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Most Recent Note for ARNC - 1/27/2020 12:06:53 PM
Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain.
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ASML
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
A S M L Holding N.V. NY
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$285.32 |
-10.51
-3.55%
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$288.62
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$305.90
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-6.73% |
440,128
82.27%
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535,000
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Most Recent Note for ASML - 1/27/2020 12:08:14 PM
Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($286). Reported Dec '19 quarterly earnings +42% on +26% sales revenues. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were down (negative) from the year ago period (C criteria). Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm is perched near its all-time high.
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AXP
- NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services
American Express Co
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$130.58 |
-4.54
-3.36%
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$131.47
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$138.13
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-5.47% |
2,827,866
95.57%
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2,959,000
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Most Recent Note for AXP - 1/27/2020 12:14:52 PM
This well known Finance - Credit Card Payment Processing firm gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high hit on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 7/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues increases have been sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BABA
- NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
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$206.52 |
-7.23
-3.38%
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$206.77
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$231.14
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-10.65% |
16,643,022
110.06%
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15,122,000
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Most Recent Note for BABA - 1/27/2020 12:17:30 PM
Retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($206.93) with today's gap down and 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 12/02/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 3,890 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/25/18 mid-day report with caution. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14."
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CAMT
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum
Camtek Ltd
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$12.62 |
-0.51
-3.88%
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$12.85
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$14.24
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-11.38% |
112,165
145.67%
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77,000
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Most Recent Note for CAMT - 1/27/2020 12:18:29 PM
Pulling back from its all-time high with a gap down today following several volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -19% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. This Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 10 prior quarterly comparisons versus year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history was erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DHI
- NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml
D R Horton Inc
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$60.00 |
+1.49
2.55%
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$60.95
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$59.86
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0.23% |
3,274,734
79.62%
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4,113,000
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Most Recent Note for DHI - 1/27/2020 12:21:15 PM
Spiking to new all-time highs with a recent spurt of gains. Reported earnings +42% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The 4 prior comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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EDU
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services
New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads
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$122.01 |
-2.60
-2.09%
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$122.19
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$141.60
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-13.83% |
1,784,370
182.08%
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980,000
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Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/27/2020 12:24:07 PM
Pulling back from its all-time high and slumping below its 50 DMA line ($125) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +157% on +32% sales revenues for the Nov '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +24% on +25% sales revenues for the Aug '19 quarter. This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm has been rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. 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. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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EL
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products
Estee Lauder Cos Cl A
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$196.65 |
-8.69
-4.23%
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$197.90
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$220.42
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-10.78% |
1,773,635
125.61%
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1,412,000
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Most Recent Note for EL - 1/27/2020 12:25:51 PM
Pulling back from its all-time high and it gapped down below its 50 DMA line ($202.91) with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 10/31/19 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '19 earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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FSB
- NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks
Franklin Financial Network Inc
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$38.00 |
-1.00
-2.56%
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$38.81
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$39.00
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-2.56% |
155,033
203.99%
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76,000
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Most Recent Note for FSB - 1/27/2020 12:26:07 PM
Gapped up on 1/22/20 after M&A news. Reported earnings +156% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 11/16/16. Limited history was noted as a concern following its 3/26/15 IPO.
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GILT
- NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp
Gilat Satellite Networks
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$10.29 |
+0.05
0.48%
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$10.32
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$10.76
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-4.37% |
115,928
203.38%
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57,000
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Most Recent Note for GILT - 1/27/2020 12:26:40 PM
Israel-based firm from the Telecom - Cable Satl/Eqp industry group spiked to a new 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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HLT
- NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs
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$105.49 |
-3.00
-2.77%
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$105.97
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$113.96
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-7.43% |
1,240,354
76.00%
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1,632,000
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Most Recent Note for HLT - 1/27/2020 12:28:19 PM
Retreating from near its all-time high, it gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($107). The 1/08/20 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Sep '19 earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/10/18, 10/02/17, 1/04/17, 11/14/16, 5/13/15, 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13."
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JD
- NASDAQ - Retail-Internet
JD.com Inc Cl A Ads
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$38.55 |
-1.00
-2.53%
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$38.64
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$42.00
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-8.21% |
12,809,741
111.17%
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11,523,000
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Most Recent Note for JD - 1/27/2020 12:29:23 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $50 level. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Its 200 DMA line ($30) acted as support in recent months when consolidating. This Chinese retailer reported greatly improved earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '19 versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LOGI
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals
Logitech Intl Sa
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$46.99 |
-1.14
-2.37%
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$47.03
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$48.83
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-3.77% |
123,576
85.22%
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145,000
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Most Recent Note for LOGI - 1/27/2020 12:30:01 PM
Fundamental concerns remain. Showed bullish action last week after it reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm has been rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep 18-month consolidation.
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LSCC
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Lattice Semiconductor
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$20.70 |
-1.00
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$20.91
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$24.20
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-14.46% |
1,159,649
76.39%
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1,518,000
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Most Recent Note for LSCC - 1/27/2020 12:31:44 PM
Tested its 50 DMA line ($19.93) with today's 5th consecutive loss. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +55% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leave fundamental concerns."
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NTES
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Netease Inc Adr
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$323.53 |
-4.62
-1.41%
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$324.51
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$352.00
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-8.09% |
589,216
85.02%
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693,000
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Most Recent Note for NTES - 1/27/2020 12:32:28 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with a 6th consecutive loss today after getting very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($315) during recent consolidations. Reported Sep '19 earnings +67% on +7% sales revenues. Annual earnings included a big downturn in FY '18, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/17.
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PHG
- NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment
Koninklijke Philips ADR
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$48.98 |
-1.10
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$49.00
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$50.78
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-3.54% |
437,050
100.47%
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435,000
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Most Recent Note for PHG - 1/27/2020 12:34:41 PM
Gapped down today, pulling back from its 52-week high after noted volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SEDG
- NASDAQ - Energy-Solar
Solaredge Technologies
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$101.30 |
-8.83
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$105.00
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$112.99
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-10.35% |
895,532
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1,113,000
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Most Recent Note for SEDG - 1/27/2020 12:37:11 PM
Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Last noted with caution as it rose from a 9-week cup-with-handle base on 1/02/20 - "Reported earnings +41% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TTD
- NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising
The Trade Desk Inc Cl A
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$276.30 |
-3.87
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$293.90
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1,505,468
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1,593,000
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Most Recent Note for TTD - 1/27/2020 12:40:57 PM
Enduring distributional pressure while perched near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported Sep '19 quarterly earnings +15% on +38% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Slumped below the 200 DMA line and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/09/19."
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XPO
- NYSE - Transportation-Logistics
X P O Logistics Inc
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$89.91 |
-1.93
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$90.19
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746,724
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Most Recent Note for XPO - 1/27/2020 12:41:51 PM
Consolidating since it gapped up on 1/16/20 hitting a new 52-week high. Fundamental concern remain due to waning sales revenues in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '19.
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