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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2018
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Time of Screening :
1/30/2018 12:29:15 PM Report Released :
1/30/2018 1:33:46 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
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At around
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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
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highlighted
by our staff
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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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ANET
- NYSE
Arista Networks, Inc
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$275.11
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-2.88
-1.03%
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$276.58
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848,232
109.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 773,000
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$284.76
-3.39%
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1/8/2018 |
$248.88
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PP = $245.75
MB = $258.04 |
Most Recent Note - 1/30/2018 12:46:31 PM
G - Rebounded promptly after a sharp pullback at the open briefly undercut its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $245 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($242.70).
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/2/2018. Click here.
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HLI
- NYSE
Houlihan Lokey Inc
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$49.86
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-1.22
-2.38%
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$52.81
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241,645
131.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 184,000
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$51.79
-3.74%
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1/3/2018 |
$45.88
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PP = $47.09
MB = $49.44 |
Most Recent Note - 1/30/2018 1:11:56 PM
G - Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Hit a new all-time high today and reversed into the red. Extended from any sound base, its 50 DMA line ($46.52) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. On 10/26/17 it completed a Secondary Offering.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2018. Click here.
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ABBV
- NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs
AbbVie Inc
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$117.30 |
-5.01
-4.10%
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$121.45
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$125.86
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-6.80% |
5,245,125
106.07%
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4,945,000
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Most Recent Note for ABBV - 1/30/2018 12:30:27 PM
Gapped up on 1/26/18 hitting a new all-time high after reporting earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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AET
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans
Aetna Inc
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$188.79 |
-4.95
-2.55%
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$189.79
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$194.40
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-2.89% |
3,985,154
119.42%
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3,337,000
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Most Recent Note for AET - 1/30/2018 12:42:34 PM
Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high. Recently wedged higher following 12/04/17 M&A news. Reported earnings -23% on -6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Waning sales revenues trend is a concern and prior earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ALGN
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment
Align Technology Inc
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$267.48 |
-9.29
-3.36%
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$272.00
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$287.32
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-6.91% |
1,295,304
115.76%
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1,119,000
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Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/30/2018 12:43:40 PM
Pulling back from its all-time high. Due to report earnings today after the close of market. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day report - "Reported +60% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show encouraging sales revenues and growth rate acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15 raising fundamental concerns."
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CAT
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery
Caterpillar Inc
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$161.53 |
-1.05
-0.65%
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$163.75
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$173.24
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-6.76% |
4,597,568
100.52%
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4,574,000
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Most Recent Note for CAT - 1/30/2018 12:47:08 PM
Goliath company in the Machinery - Construction/Mining industry is very extended from any sound base and encountering distributional pressure this week while retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +160% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Sequential quarterly comparisons show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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CI
- NYSE - Medical-Managed Care
Cigna Corp
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$210.34 |
-13.56
-6.06%
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$215.56
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$227.13
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-7.39% |
2,607,266
220.58%
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1,182,000
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Most Recent Note for CI - 1/30/2018 12:59:32 PM
Gapped down today amid widespread weakness in the healthcare group, testing its 50 DMA line again. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) has not bee a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CVTI
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking
Covenant Transport Grp
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$27.65 |
-1.87
-6.33%
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$28.23
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$30.61
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-9.67% |
234,312
216.96%
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108,000
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Most Recent Note for CVTI - 1/30/2018 1:01:43 PM
Gapped down today. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is 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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$48.03 |
-0.29
-0.60%
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$48.26
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$53.32
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-9.92% |
4,138,151
109.91%
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3,765,000
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Most Recent Note for DHI - 1/30/2018 1:02:50 PM
Retreating from multi-year highs, down considerably more after violating its 50 DMA line last week with a big loss marked by heavy volume. Noted with caution in the 11/10/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, and earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarters. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'It may be an interesting turnaround story however, fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05.'"
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ESRX
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services
Express Scripts Hldg Co
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$76.73 |
-5.19
-6.34%
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$76.99
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$83.49
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-8.10% |
6,424,641
161.67%
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3,974,000
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Most Recent Note for ESRX - 1/30/2018 1:04:34 PM
Gapped down today amid widespread weakness in the healthcare group. Rebounded impressively from its October '17 low ($55.80). Reported earnings +9% on -3% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - "Its total shares outstanding of 484.8 million makes it an unlikely sprinter. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria) and no overhead supply to act as resistance. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25% or greater increases versus the year ago periods, leaving fundamental concerns."
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EXTR
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Extreme Networks Inc
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$15.22 |
+1.46
10.61%
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$15.34
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$14.60
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4.25% |
7,026,681
401.52%
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1,750,000
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Most Recent Note for EXTR - 1/30/2018 1:07:14 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since the 11/29/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases with encouraging acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15 and prior growth has not been strong and steady, so it is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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GGG
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Graco Inc
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$46.16 |
-2.16
-4.47%
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$46.94
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$49.69
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-7.10% |
1,703,541
241.98%
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704,000
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Most Recent Note for GGG - 1/30/2018 1:09:44 PM
Gapped down and undercut its 50 DMA line yet rebounded considerably from early lows. Recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction following a 3:1 share split effective 12/28/17. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, so it is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's A criteria.
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IDTI
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Integrated Device Tech
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$30.62 |
-2.91
-8.68%
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$31.72
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$34.13
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-10.28% |
3,487,446
270.97%
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1,287,000
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Most Recent Note for IDTI - 1/30/2018 1:14:41 PM
Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line ($31.43) with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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KTEC
- NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Key Technology Inc
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$26.62 |
-0.01
-0.04%
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$26.65
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$27.45
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-3.02% |
106,311
221.48%
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48,000
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Most Recent Note for KTEC - 1/30/2018 1:18:39 PM
Gapped up on 1/25/18 following M&A news ahead of earnings news. Sputtered near its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation after there was a "negative reversal" on 12/15/17. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '17 quarters. 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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MATX
- NYSE - Transportation-Ship
Matson Inc
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$35.20 |
-2.48
-6.58%
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$37.48
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$40.32
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-12.70% |
250,304
106.97%
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234,000
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Most Recent Note for MATX - 1/30/2018 1:21:17 PM
Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high and it is pulling back today. Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been erratic while sales revenues growth has been sub par, not indicative of a new product or service (N criteria) in great demand.
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NFLX
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores
Netflix Inc
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$280.87 |
-3.72
-1.31%
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$282.73
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$286.81
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-2.07% |
7,875,367
100.77%
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7,815,000
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Most Recent Note for NFLX - 1/30/2018 1:23:02 PM
Gapped up on 1/23/18 for a considerable gain, and hit new all-time highs with 8 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +173% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 6th consecutive strong quarter. Return on Equity is now reported at 18%, above the 17% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,713 in Dec '17. This well-known online movie services firm's erratic annual earnings history is not a great 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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SNHY
- NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone
Sun Hydraulics Inc
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$62.76 |
-6.43
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$66.90
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$70.83
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-11.39% |
167,849
155.42%
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108,000
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Most Recent Note for SNHY - 1/30/2018 1:25:16 PM
Proposed a new Pubic Offering and gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($62.98). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters with encouraging acceleration, helping it better match the C criteria. Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual (A criteria) earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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TWIN
- NASDAQ - Transportation-Equip Mfg
Twin Disc Inc
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$29.63 |
-1.71
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$31.00
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-7.26% |
57,812
137.65%
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42,000
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Most Recent Note for TWIN - 1/30/2018 1:26:33 PM
Technically, it broke out on the prior session and is pulling back today. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 12/26/17 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic."
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TWTR
- NYSE - INTERNET - Content
Twitter Inc
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$26.09 |
+0.91
3.61%
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$26.40
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$25.85
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0.93% |
28,303,256
144.16%
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19,633,000
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Most Recent Note for TWTR - 1/30/2018 1:27:49 PM
Quickly rebounded and hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line after a streak of losses. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +11% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UNH
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans
Unitedhealth Group Inc
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$238.96 |
-8.45
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$242.74
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$250.79
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-4.72% |
7,734,981
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3,023,000
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Most Recent Note for UNH - 1/30/2018 1:29:16 PM
Gapped down today amid widespread weakness in the healthcare group, retreating from its all-time high after a streak of gains backed by above average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +23% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par.
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WERN
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking
Werner Enterprises Inc
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$41.28 |
-1.63
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1,079,618
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694,000
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Most Recent Note for WERN - 1/30/2018 1:32:07 PM
Big loss today, retreating from its all-time high after a streak of 10 consecutive gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed improved earnings increases, but its sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WUBA
- NYSE - Retail-Internet
58.com Inc Cl A Ads
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$80.10 |
-3.95
-4.70%
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$87.65
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-8.61% |
1,080,671
109.16%
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990,000
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Most Recent Note for WUBA - 1/30/2018 1:33:40 PM
This Chinese Retail - Internet firm touched a new 52-week high on the prior session but reversed into the red and gapped down today for a loss with higher volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed accelerating sales revenues growth and impressive earnings versus year-ago losses. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental concern."
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