Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 31st, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2019
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DOW 24986.55 -28.31 (-0.11%) | NASDAQ 7286.08 103 (1.43%) | S&P 500 2705.48 24.43 (0.91%)

Time of Screening : 1/31/2019 12:32:16 PM Report Released : 1/31/2019 1:22:30 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
NOW - NYSE Servicenow Inc	$218.14	+24.14 12.44%	$228.41	6,588,227 314.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,097,000	$206.30 5.74%	1/31/2019	$218.14	PP = $206.40 MB = $216.72
Most Recent Note - 1/31/2019 1:04:16 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/113/18 high plus 10 cents. Today's big "breakaway gap" cleared the prior high after it reported earnings +79% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Prior mid-day report noted - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/3/2018. Click here.
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PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$88.41	-4.01 -4.34%	$90.09	12,099,402 132.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 9,142,000	$94.58 -6.52%	1/24/2019	$92.56	PP = $93.80 MB = $98.49
Most Recent Note - 1/31/2019 1:07:09 PM Y - Gapped down today after reporting +25% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Disciplined investors note that the recent gains above the pivot point lacked the +40% above average volume needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/24/2019. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$99.39	+4.38 4.61%	$100.00	1,380,354 81.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,693,000	$100.00 -0.61%	1/7/2019	$94.68	PP = $98.31 MB = $103.23
Most Recent Note - 1/31/2019 1:09:49 PM Y - Volume is running at an above average pace today while matching its all-time high. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may help to clinch a convincing technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($86.21) and prior low define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/28/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALSN - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Allison Transmission Hld	$49.14	+0.32 0.66%	$49.42	$53.76	-8.59%	1,061,140 101.64%	1,044,000
Most Recent Note for ALSN - 1/31/2019 12:33:15 PM Reported earnings +69% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '16 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, so it fails to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$14.01	-0.71 -4.82%	$14.77	$14.96	-6.35%	331,585 147.37%	225,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 1/31/2019 12:33:50 PM Reported earnings +67% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Telecom firm is pulling back after rallying to a new 52-week high with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support at its 200 DMA line weeks ago and rebounded.
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BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$73.06	+3.19 4.57%	$73.59	$74.73	-2.23%	449,870 79.06%	569,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 1/31/2019 12:37:14 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding support at its 200 DMA line during an 8 week "V" shaped consolidation. Earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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BGSF - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing B G Staffing Inc	$25.47	+0.99 4.03%	$25.51	$29.59	-13.94%	37,654 75.31%	50,000
Most Recent Note for BGSF - 1/31/2019 12:39:57 PM Rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/25/18. Reported earnings +40% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter earning-wise. Sales revenues and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/27/16.
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CRNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Ceragon Networks Ltd	$4.39	-0.06 -1.24%	$4.46	$4.95	-11.41%	416,927 83.05%	502,000
Most Recent Note for CRNT - 1/31/2019 12:41:50 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm rebounded near its 52-week high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/28/18 mid-day reports - "Erratic quarterly reports through Sep '18 are not a good match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Based on the weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/7/07 and subsequently slumped from $14 to as low as $3.90 before rebounding."
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$88.56	+1.68 1.93%	$88.94	$87.00	1.79%	491,436 76.07%	646,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 1/31/2019 12:42:18 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's gain. Held its ground after a streak of 4 gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +92% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14. This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm's prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/10/15 after a Secondary Offering on 3/11/15.
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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$126.91	-1.16 -0.90%	$131.73	$131.82	-3.72%	1,246,088 115.49%	1,079,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 1/31/2019 12:46:10 PM Found prompt support at is 50 DMA line and it is challenging its 52-week high. Due to report earnings news on 1/30/19. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +488% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$23.73	+0.00 0.00%	$23.73	$24.00	-1.13%	17,814 127.24%	14,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 1/31/2019 12:47:03 PM Tallying a 7th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying through overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain. 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.
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GFI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Gold Fields Ltd Adr	$4.07	+0.04 0.99%	$4.14	$4.34	-6.22%	3,326,597 78.03%	4,263,000
Most Recent Note for GFI - 1/31/2019 12:51:02 PM This South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems industry has shown sub par sales revenues growth in the 2-4% range. Earnings history through the Jun '18 quarter improved. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental concern.
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$212.23	+8.21 4.02%	$212.97	$225.35	-5.82%	4,251,012 90.41%	4,702,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 1/31/2019 12:53:41 PM Reported earnings +36% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Gapped up today rallying above its December high and helping its outlook improve, however, it faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $225 level. Undercut its 200 DMA line during the consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/24/18.
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MIXT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse MiX Telematics Ltd ADS	$18.04	+2.19 13.82%	$18.32	$21.00	-14.10%	150,837 181.73%	83,000
Most Recent Note for MIXT - 1/31/2019 12:56:54 PM This South Africa based Computer Software - Enterprise firm is rallying above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's big volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +36% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while its sales revenues growth rate decelerated. Last noted with caution in the 11/26/18 mid-day report - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system. Completed its $16 IPO in August 2013."
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$93.35	+5.81 6.64%	$94.40	$99.14	-5.84%	2,814,783 337.10%	835,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 1/31/2019 12:58:40 PM Gapped up today after this Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +73% with sales revenues +22% for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarter. Consolidating since 11/08/18 M&A news. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$59.45	+1.19 2.04%	$59.82	$60.85	-2.30%	406,216 133.62%	304,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 1/31/2019 12:59:29 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +68% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Completed new Public Offerings on 1/26/17 and 4/07/16.
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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$4.05	+0.01 0.25%	$4.08	$4.55	-10.99%	45,273 85.42%	53,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 1/31/2019 1:07:19 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $3 million area leave fundamental concerns."
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TGE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Tallgrass Energy Lp	$23.51	-0.67 -2.77%	$24.23	$26.35	-10.78%	1,634,615 131.61%	1,242,000
Most Recent Note for TGE - 1/31/2019 1:14:12 PM Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2108 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history has been erratic.
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$21.96	-0.02 -0.07%	$22.22	$25.35	-13.39%	20,184 134.56%	15,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 1/31/2019 1:14:37 PM 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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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$86.57	-3.05 -3.40%	$87.57	$97.65	-11.35%	3,162,721 219.03%	1,444,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 1/31/2019 1:16:11 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and slumping near its 200 DMA line ($82.45). Reported earnings +22% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$135.55	-2.05 -1.49%	$135.70	$151.56	-10.56%	8,077,715 77.46%	10,428,000
Most Recent Note for V - 1/31/2019 1:19:10 PM Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Sputtering below its 200 DMA line ($137) again. More damaging losses below the recent low ($121.60 on 12/24/18) would raise serious concerns. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/24/18.
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WWD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Woodward Inc	$90.37	+3.71 4.28%	$90.45	$90.75	-0.42%	305,636 94.92%	322,000
Most Recent Note for WWD - 1/31/2019 1:20:31 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd big volume-driven gain in the span of 3 sessions. Met stubborn resistance in the past year in the $89 area. Reported earnings +85% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history has been slow and steady.
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$7.23	-0.10 -1.36%	$7.48	$7.67	-5.74%	250,796 81.16%	309,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 1/31/2019 1:22:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today after 10 consecutive gains, and recent gains were backed by heavy volume. 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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