Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2019
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DOW 25984.01 -73.97 (-0.28%) | NASDAQ 7541.89 -7.41 (-0.10%) | S&P 500 2789.1 -4.8 (-0.17%)

Time of Screening : 2/27/2019 12:33:32 PM Report Released : 2/27/2019 1:40:45 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$253.62	+18.07 7.67%	$260.63	3,327,956 254.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,310,000	$239.50 5.90%	2/25/2019	$233.54	PP = $239.60 MB = $251.58
Most Recent Note - 2/27/2019 1:29:16 PM Y - Hit a new all-time high with today's big "breakaway gap" clinching a technical buy signal while rising from a 23-week cup shaped base. Prior high ($239) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. Reported earnings +44% on +30% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/25/2019. Click here.
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PLNT - NYSE Planet Fitness Inc	$58.72	+1.83 3.22%	$61.90	2,004,552 152.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,318,000	$61.51 -4.54%	11/7/2018	$57.10	PP = $55.45 MB = $58.22
Most Recent Note - 2/27/2019 1:33:57 PM Y - Off the session's early high after a big gap up today hitting another new all-time high. Endured distributional pressure this week but found support near its 50 DMA line ($56.52) and recent low. Reported earnings +42% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/25/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACIA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Acacia Communications	$53.38	-0.54 -1.00%	$53.77	$57.53	-7.21%	637,316 114.01%	559,000
Most Recent Note for ACIA - 2/27/2019 12:37:12 PM Pulling back this week after bullish action on news earnings rose +52% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed lower sales and earnings than the year ago periods. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution after it proposed a new Public Offering on 9/26/16, up from its $23 IPO on 5/13/16,
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BHBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Blue Hills Bancorp Inc	$24.58	+0.12 0.49%	$24.61	$25.80	-4.73%	139,119 102.29%	136,000
Most Recent Note for BHBK - 2/27/2019 12:40:26 PM Rebounded toward prior highs after slumping from its all-time high since its gap up on M&A news on 9/21/18. Reported very strong earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '18 quarters above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CCMP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Microelectronics	$113.87	+0.71 0.63%	$115.61	$123.76	-7.99%	276,886 99.96%	277,000
Most Recent Note for CCMP - 2/27/2019 12:44:31 PM Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $123 level. Rebounding within striking distance of its all-time high with an impressive streak of 8 consecutive gains marked by volume. Reported earnings +60% on +58% sales revenues Dec '18 quarter, marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) showed steady improvement since a downturn in FY '11-12 .
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$456.18	+49.65 12.21%	$463.33	$448.35	1.75%	313,269 171.19%	183,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 2/27/2019 12:51:24 PM Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +125% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Return On Equity at 11% is below the 17% guideline of the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17.
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DIOD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Diodes Incorporated	$40.37	-2.09 -4.92%	$41.64	$44.27	-8.81%	512,768 136.74%	375,000
Most Recent Note for DIOD - 2/27/2019 12:53:01 PM Gapped down today retreating after spiking to new all-time highs with impressive volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported greatly improved earnings increases in recent quarters through Dec '18 with strong sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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DLHC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing D L H Holdings Corp	$6.45	+0.06 0.94%	$6.55	$6.54	-1.38%	33,891 169.46%	20,000
Most Recent Note for DLHC - 2/27/2019 12:57:45 PM Thinly-traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly earnings increases through Dec '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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DOC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care Physicians Realty Trust	$17.75	-0.88 -4.72%	$18.57	$18.84	-5.79%	1,390,640 114.08%	1,219,000
Most Recent Note for DOC - 2/27/2019 12:58:10 PM This REIT's earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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ENTG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Entegris Inc	$36.60	-1.13 -2.99%	$37.61	$40.17	-8.89%	6,432,773 328.04%	1,961,000
Most Recent Note for ENTG - 2/27/2019 1:02:28 PM Pulling back today with heavy volume after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session but reversing much of its early gain. Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady after a downturn in FY '12.
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FOXF - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Fox Factory Holding Corp	$65.91	+4.78 7.82%	$69.87	$76.77	-14.15%	461,552 160.26%	288,000
Most Recent Note for FOXF - 2/27/2019 1:05:57 PM Reported earnings +53% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Gapped up and rebounded toward its all-time high but erased much of its early gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $76 level. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its choppy consolidation in recent months. Completed prior Secondary Offerings on 3/02/17, 11/18/16. 8/10/16, 3/11/16, and 7/11/14.
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$91.24	-2.36 -2.52%	$94.95	$95.00	-3.96%	400,731 119.98%	334,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 2/27/2019 1:07:45 PM Reported earnings +26% on +15% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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HMI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Huami Corp Cl A Ads	$18.15	-0.69 -3.66%	$18.84	$19.09	-4.92%	239,171 174.58%	137,000
Most Recent Note for HMI - 2/27/2019 1:10:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly results through Sep '18 were strong, however, this Chinese - Apparel (wearable devices) firm has a limited history since its $11 IPO on 2/08/18."
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HZNP - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Horizon Pharma Inc	$22.03	+1.14 5.46%	$22.25	$24.03	-8.32%	1,905,340 127.88%	1,490,000
Most Recent Note for HZNP - 2/27/2019 1:11:21 PM Reported earnings +131% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. 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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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$125.97	+1.30 1.04%	$125.98	$125.16	0.65%	16,572,066 213.70%	7,755,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 2/27/2019 1:12:26 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with yet another volume-driven gain today, adding to a recent spurt. Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings +17% on +5% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '14.
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LOW - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lowes Companies Inc	$106.33	+1.30 1.24%	$109.92	$117.70	-9.66%	5,187,793 109.98%	4,717,000
Most Recent Note for LOW - 2/27/2019 1:14:05 PM Reported earnings +8% on +1% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$134.49	+6.56 5.13%	$135.75	$130.40	3.14%	463,843 110.97%	418,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 2/27/2019 1:17:16 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported +54% earnings on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate leaves fundamental concerns.
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$80.06	+2.01 2.58%	$81.33	$80.11	-0.06%	181,260 125.01%	145,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 2/27/2019 1:19:56 PM Reported earnings +27% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate is a concern, fundamentally. Made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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NTRI - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Nutrisystem Inc	$43.30	-0.22 -0.51%	$43.56	$45.25	-4.31%	1,278,973 118.86%	1,076,000
Most Recent Note for NTRI - 2/27/2019 1:24:26 PM Holding its ground in a tight range since gaping up on M&A news on 12/10/18. Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings +45% on -1% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and lacked sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a considerable downturn in FY '11 and '12.
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SERV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc	$44.67	-0.59 -1.30%	$45.11	$46.15	-3.21%	1,197,765 115.17%	1,040,000
Most Recent Note for SERV - 2/27/2019 1:37:16 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted 11/06/18 after the spin-off of Frontdoor Inc (FTDR). Reported earnings +171% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '18 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues increases were noted as a concern. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/09/15. New CEO on 7/26/17.
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$50.97	+1.25 2.51%	$51.12	$56.64	-10.01%	7,863,275 117.40%	6,698,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 2/27/2019 1:37:57 PM Reported Jan '19 earnings +10% on +2% sales revenues. Quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$117.03	-2.70 -2.25%	$124.00	$122.73	-4.65%	1,553,020 119.10%	1,304,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 2/27/2019 1:40:42 PM Reported earnings +88% on +25% sales revenues for the Jan '19 quarter. Hit a new all-time high today but reversed into the red. Patient investors may watch for a pullback, new base, or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Made steady progress and stubbornly held its ground since noted in the 1/15/19 mid-day report - "Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a streak of gains. Reported earnings rose +80% on +27 sales revenues for the Oct '18 quarter, marking its 3rd strong quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/17."
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