Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 1st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2018
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DOW 26296.39 147 (0.56%) | NASDAQ 7426.71 15.23 (0.21%) | S&P 500 2832.76 8.95 (0.32%)

Time of Screening : 2/1/2018 12:22:05 PM Report Released : 2/1/2018 1:26:53 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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	$63.55	-0.50 -0.78%	$65.50	203,721 110.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 184,500	$72.35 -12.16%	10/26/2017	$90.90	PP = $87.90 MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2018 1:08:46 PM G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($66.70) today after considerable volume-driven losses recently raised concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. Its Relative Strength Rating has slumped to 74, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2018. Click here.
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PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$79.90	-5.42 -6.35%	$80.95	30,674,282 341.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,978,000	$86.32 -7.44%	2/1/2018	$80.35	PP = $79.49 MB = $83.46
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2018 1:18:07 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while it is testing support at prior highs and its 10 week moving average line ($78.00). The well-known digital payments firm is being featured at a "secondary buy point" following a breakout in recent weeks from a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($77.59). More damaging losses may trigger a technical sell signal. Reported earnings +31% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing very encouraging sales revenues and earnings growth rate acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons, making it a better match with 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	$532.00	-5.05 -0.94%	$537.95	16,660 104.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 16,000	$569.99 -6.67%	12/21/2017	$419.50	PP = $435.09 MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2018 1:25:19 PM G - Reported earnings +29% on +118% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Still consolidating near its high after getting very extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($458) defines initial support to watch above prior highs in the $434 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$247.90	+12.90 5.49%	$253.88	$239.92	3.33%	407,630 137.25%	297,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 2/1/2018 12:23:43 PM Hitting a new all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, but growth rate afterward has been great. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +106% on +34% sales revenues. The past 5 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$196.51	-7.78 -3.81%	$199.49	$206.20	-4.70%	32,377,037 155.79%	20,782,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 2/1/2018 12:25:53 PM Reported earnings +25% on +66% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Gapped down today, pulling back after clearing prior resistance in the $191-192 area with last week's volume-driven gains. Tested its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 1/02/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +63% on +47% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 5th quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Owned already by 2,892 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14."
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$18.01	+0.48 2.74%	$18.42	$19.66	-8.39%	1,043,629 173.36%	602,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 2/1/2018 12:27:50 PM Pulled back when pricing a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. Reported earnings +18% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed better earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) remain fundamental concerns.
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$42.64	-2.22 -4.95%	$45.25	$46.00	-7.30%	2,842,481 128.33%	2,215,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 2/1/2018 12:30:01 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss, retreating after recently wedging to touch a new all-time high with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +15% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline are needed to satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings history has been steady.
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EZPW - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ezcorp Inc Cl A	$13.20	+1.40 11.86%	$13.20	$12.50	5.60%	4,466,689 803.36%	556,000
Most Recent Note for EZPW - 2/1/2018 12:31:56 PM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs after consolidating in a tight range in recent weeks. Reported earnings +87% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Survived but failed to impress since noted on 8/02/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list due to weak technical action. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment systems fundamental guidelines.
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$45.64	+0.67 1.49%	$45.87	$45.52	0.26%	656,401 139.07%	472,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 2/1/2018 12:33:05 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and making gradual progress into new high territory. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 show earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth.
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HLG - NASDAQ - Consumer Svcs-Education Hailiang Educatkion Group Inc Ads	$45.87	-0.72 -1.55%	$46.75	$48.94	-6.27%	131,513 147.77%	89,000
Most Recent Note for HLG - 2/1/2018 12:35:24 PM This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm undercut its 50 DMA line today then promptly rebounded. In recent weeks it held its ground in a very tight range near its all-time high. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A) history has not been strong and steady, failing to meet the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$29.20	-0.10 -0.34%	$30.05	$30.00	-2.67%	24,087 218.97%	11,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 2/1/2018 12:52:18 PM Touched a new all-time high today while on track for a 6th consecutive gain. Rebounded from a slump below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 12/22/17 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KTEC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Key Technology Inc	$26.61	-0.01 -0.04%	$26.65	$27.45	-3.06%	369,672 672.13%	55,000
Most Recent Note for KTEC - 2/1/2018 12:53:09 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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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$58.93	+0.36 0.61%	$59.27	$59.80	-1.46%	1,099,516 175.36%	627,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 2/1/2018 12:55:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high after tallying additional volume-driven gains since last noted in the 1/05/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +0% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$173.64	+4.64 2.75%	$176.72	$170.81	1.66%	3,888,236 114.93%	3,383,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 2/1/2018 12:58:58 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +33% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$62.65	-0.30 -0.48%	$64.60	$64.40	-2.72%	996,426 170.04%	586,000
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 2/1/2018 1:01:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) fails to match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MIXT - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse MiX Telematics Ltd ADS	$11.99	+0.09 0.76%	$12.00	$13.17	-8.96%	64,636 124.30%	52,000
Most Recent Note for MIXT - 2/1/2018 1:02:42 PM This South Africa based Computer Software - Enterprise firm is rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation following its $16 IPO in August 2013. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Stubbornly held its ground and found support near its 50 DMA line since noted in the 7/24/17 mid-day report. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '17 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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MSCI - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty M S C I Inc	$147.33	+8.10 5.81%	$147.74	$141.95	3.79%	419,474 102.31%	410,000
Most Recent Note for MSCI - 2/1/2018 1:07:21 PM Extended from any sound base, it found support at its 50 DMA line again and rallied to new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +42% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a small downturn in FY '13. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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QNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Quinstreet Inc	$12.45	+3.12 33.44%	$12.84	$10.97	13.49%	2,078,270 490.16%	424,000
Most Recent Note for QNST - 2/1/2018 1:21:10 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain following earnings news. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed better sales revenues and improved earnings. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 2/14/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$129.11	+9.61 8.04%	$129.87	$121.46	6.30%	1,836,461 413.62%	444,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 2/1/2018 1:22:47 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but its 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$122.60	-4.08 -3.22%	$129.25	$127.77	-4.05%	3,397,510 166.95%	2,035,000
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 2/1/2018 1:26:49 PM Hit another new all-time high today but reversed into the red. Gapped up and with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session it cleared an orderly base. Made gradual progress after noted with caution in the 12/05/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +82% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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