Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 5th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2018
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DOW 24697.16 159.1 (0.65%) | NASDAQ 7310.03 52.16 (0.72%) | S&P 500 2711.82 20.57 (0.76%)

Time of Screening : 3/5/2018 11:59:27 AM Report Released : 3/5/2018 12:52:14 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
SPLK - NASDAQ Splunk Inc	$102.52	+0.20 0.20%	$102.80	1,623,168 105.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,540,000	$102.61 -0.08%	2/15/2018	$96.06	PP = $93.68 MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 3/5/2018 12:33:59 PM G - Hovering near its all-time high today. Gapped up hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session and its color code was changed to green after rising above the "max buy" level. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +76% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/16/2018. Click here.
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SQ - NYSE Square Inc	$49.70	+3.68 8.00%	$49.97	15,778,294 107.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 14,696,000	$49.56 0.28%	3/5/2018	$49.70	PP = $49.66 MB = $52.14
Most Recent Note - 3/5/2018 12:44:32 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/24/17 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new all-time high today while rising from a choppy "late-stage" base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed strong sales revenues growth acceleration and solid earnings increases versus the year-ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern, yet it had a profitable FY '16 following its $9 IPO in Nov '15. 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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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$135.45	+1.67 1.25%	$136.84	977,045 86.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,128,000	$142.97 -5.26%	12/29/2017	$113.06	PP = $123.58 MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 3/5/2018 12:52:10 PM G - Due to report earnings news after the close today, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Found support when recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($127.38), however it has not formed a sound base pattern. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/27/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANET - NYSE - Computer-Networking Arista Networks, Inc	$282.02	+10.52 3.87%	$283.21	$311.67	-9.51%	824,372 68.07%	1,211,000
Most Recent Note for ANET - 3/5/2018 12:04:10 PM Recent rebound above its 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve, however it is extended from any sound base. Tallied several gains backed by above average volume since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/21/18. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Fundamentals remain strong.
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BUFF - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc	$39.86	-0.06 -0.14%	$39.95	$40.15	-0.73%	1,431,907 67.38%	2,125,000
Most Recent Note for BUFF - 3/5/2018 12:04:47 PM Holding its ground since gapping up on 2/23/18 for a new all-time high on M&A news it will be acquired by General Mills Inc (GIS). Reported Dec '17 earnings +50% on +14% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a Secondary Offering on 6/28/16.
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CADE - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest Cadence Bancorp	$27.93	+0.09 0.32%	$27.95	$29.05	-3.86%	294,473 67.85%	434,000
Most Recent Note for CADE - 3/5/2018 12:05:50 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($27.60). Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/08/18. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Limited history is a concern since its $20 IPO on 4/13/17 and Secondary Offering 11/09/17."
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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$24.11	+2.16 9.83%	$24.50	$24.24	-0.55%	507,331 158.54%	320,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/5/2018 12:07:04 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's gain backed by heavier volume following last week's gains. Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$122.40	+0.48 0.39%	$122.53	$122.47	-0.06%	4,701,393 96.74%	4,860,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/5/2018 12:08:28 PM Getting more extended from any sound base with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain hitting another new all-time high. The 3/02/18 mid-day report noted - "This Computer Software -Enterprise firm reported earnings +25% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Already owned by more than 1,977 top-rated funds (I criteria), it made gradual progress since 10/06/10 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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EBIX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Ebix Inc	$80.50	-2.55 -3.07%	$83.05	$87.50	-8.00%	112,408 69.82%	161,000
Most Recent Note for EBIX - 3/5/2018 12:10:51 PM Reported earnings +11% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Retreating below its 50 DMA line today. Recently wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs. Last noted with caution in the 12/01/16 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines due to up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/25/11."
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$236.10	-8.70 -3.55%	$242.00	$264.11	-10.60%	373,240 77.60%	481,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 3/5/2018 12:13:58 PM Building on a new base in recent weeks, but suffering distributional pressure and sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($243.15). The high-ranked Electronics - Scientific firm reported earnings +34% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 5th strong quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following a downturn in FY '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) steadily improved.
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$75.47	-0.93 -1.21%	$75.84	$77.05	-2.06%	284,426 161.61%	176,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 3/5/2018 12:17:06 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs and gapped up on the prior session as it powered to a new all-time high. Reported earnings +48% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$26.80	-0.25 -0.92%	$27.70	$28.95	-7.43%	113,433 90.03%	126,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 3/5/2018 12:17:59 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss. Reported earnings +25% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady and sales revenues growth has been sub par, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$22.26	+0.71 3.29%	$22.35	$22.00	1.18%	54,074 110.36%	49,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 3/5/2018 12:20:35 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's big gain. Reported earnings +55% on +51% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The Sep '17 quarter showed sub par sales revenues +8% and -10% lower earnings than the year ago period. Limited history is a concern since its $16 IPO on 10/27/17.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$82.38	-0.38 -0.46%	$84.21	$90.34	-8.81%	104,133 68.51%	152,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 3/5/2018 12:22:12 PM Retreated from its all-time high yet found prompt support near its 50 DMA line last week. Reported earnings +15% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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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MSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Microsemi Corp	$67.45	+0.15 0.22%	$67.50	$67.50	-0.07%	5,846,406 245.75%	2,379,000
Most Recent Note for MSCC - 3/5/2018 12:23:23 PM Perched near its all-time high with gains on 3/01/18 news it will be bought by fellow chip maker Microchip Technology (MCHP). Reported earnings +17% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history was below the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/09/06.
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$51.14	+2.03 4.13%	$51.45	$49.89	2.51%	31,922,275 74.86%	42,643,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/5/2018 12:25:06 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's big gain adding to a recent spurt of gains marked by average and above average volume. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 1/10/18 mid-day report - "Recent quarters through Nov '17 show sales and earnings increasing greatly, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$309.76	+8.71 2.89%	$310.00	$301.18	2.85%	8,811,587 89.41%	9,855,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 3/5/2018 12:26:59 PM Wedged into new all-time high territory with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. 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 1,739 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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PRFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Perficient Inc	$23.00	+0.98 4.45%	$23.00	$22.10	4.07%	295,035 135.34%	218,000
Most Recent Note for PRFT - 3/5/2018 12:30:21 PM Tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today and hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +37% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is also not a good match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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SPAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Spartan Motors Inc	$16.30	-0.40 -2.40%	$16.70	$18.10	-9.94%	217,195 77.29%	281,000
Most Recent Note for SPAR - 3/5/2018 12:32:14 PM Rebounded near its prior high with volume-driven gains last week after it reported earnings +175% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The 12/29/17 mid-day report last noted - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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STB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Student Transportation	$7.50	-0.01 -0.07%	$7.50	$7.51	-0.20%	932,403 106.68%	874,000
Most Recent Note for STB - 3/5/2018 12:45:44 PM Gapped up on 2/28/18 following M&A news. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$22.61	+0.41 1.82%	$22.61	$25.30	-10.65%	3,346,855 86.04%	3,890,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 3/5/2018 12:46:07 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line again. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after wedging to its January high, This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +173% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, adding to a streak of strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$29.21	+0.22 0.76%	$29.24	$32.10	-9.00%	10,419 69.46%	15,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/5/2018 12:47:08 PM This thinly-traded Bank holding company is consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +28% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. The 4 latest quarterly earnings comparisons were near or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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VEEV - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Medical Veeva Systems Inc Cl A	$75.16	+1.39 1.88%	$75.73	$74.12	1.40%	816,449 72.51%	1,126,000
Most Recent Note for VEEV - 3/5/2018 12:48:14 PM Reported earnings +5% on +23% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Spiking to new all-time highs with 4 considerable volume-driven gains in a row. Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/21/17.
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