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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2018
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DOW 24555.67 -328.45 (-1.32%) | NASDAQ 7321.75 -50.26 (-0.68%) | S&P 500 2711.59 -16.53 (-0.61%)
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Time of Screening :
3/7/2018 12:15:31 PM Report Released :
3/7/2018 12:39:41 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
mid-way through each trading day we run
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
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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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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SPLK
- NASDAQ
Splunk Inc
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$104.95
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+1.06
1.02%
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$106.39
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1,237,458
76.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,628,000
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$104.69
0.25%
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2/15/2018 |
$96.06
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PP = $93.68
MB = $98.36 |
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 12:37:23 PM
G - Hitting yet another new all-time high today, getting more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. 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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YY
- NASDAQ
Joyy Inc
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$122.54
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+3.78
3.18%
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$123.79
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1,847,499
138.39% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,335,000
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$142.97
-14.29%
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12/29/2017 |
$113.06
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PP = $123.58
MB = $129.76 |
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 12:39:17 PM
G - Erased early gains and violated its 50 DMA line ($127.65) with a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session. As previously noted, it had not formed a sound base pattern. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +55% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Members were reminded that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/27/2018. Click here.
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ASML
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
A S M L Holding N.V. NY
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$204.30 |
+1.46
0.72%
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$205.93
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$208.58
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-2.05% |
876,307
87.54%
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1,001,000
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Most Recent Note for ASML - 3/7/2018 12:16:22 PM
Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm pulled back from its all-time high and found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +39% on +53% sales revenues. That marked its 6th consecutive strong quarterly comparison more than +25% versus the the year ago period (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ATHM
- NYSE - Internet-Content
Autohome Inc Cl A Ads
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$77.81 |
-3.14
-3.88%
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$79.62
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$86.86
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-10.42% |
962,862
127.03%
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758,000
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Most Recent Note for ATHM - 3/7/2018 12:18:58 PM
Reported earnings +82% on -7% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Testing its 50 DMA line while consolidating near its all-time high since last noted with caution in the 1/24/18 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Sales revenues rose +74%, +16%, +11%, and +5% in the Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 periods, respectively, This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
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BURL
- NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc
Burlington Stores Inc
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$118.01 |
-4.74
-3.86%
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$120.57
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$128.93
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-8.47% |
681,818
80.03%
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852,000
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Most Recent Note for BURL - 3/7/2018 12:20:07 PM
Slumped from its all-time high and it is sputtering below its 50 DMA line again. Last noted in the 12/22/17 mid-day report - "Reported Oct '17 quarterly earnings +37% on +7% sales revenues. Quarterly and annual earnings growth has been strong and steady. However, sub par sales revenues growth is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BZUN
- NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse
Baozun Inc
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$45.50 |
-2.71
-5.62%
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$45.78
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$48.75
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-6.67% |
4,437,057
226.50%
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1,959,000
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Most Recent Note for BZUN - 3/7/2018 12:20:50 PM
This China-based online retailer hit a new all-time high with a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session after reporting Dec '17 earnings +133% on +31% sales revenues. The prior quarter (September '17) it reported earnings +13% on +19% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Reported very strong earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '16, Mar and Jun '17 quarters. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $10 IPO in May 2015."
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CASA
- NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure
Casa Systems Inc
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$24.73 |
+0.40
1.64%
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$25.90
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$25.20
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-1.87% |
549,340
158.77%
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346,000
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Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/7/2018 12:22:20 PM
Hitting new all-time highs today while adding to a spurt of gains backed by heavier volume. Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17.
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KFRC
- NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing
Kforce Inc
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$28.45 |
+0.60
2.15%
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$28.50
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$28.95
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-1.73% |
156,315
118.42%
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132,000
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Most Recent Note for KFRC - 3/7/2018 12:25:20 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. 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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KFY
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service
Korn Ferry International
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$47.84 |
+4.51
10.41%
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$48.68
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$45.26
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5.70% |
839,780
276.24%
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304,000
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Most Recent Note for KFY - 3/7/2018 12:28:01 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a big volume driven gain. Earnings increases prior to the Jan '18 quarter were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13.
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LRCX
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Lam Research Corp
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$208.87 |
+0.93
0.45%
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$211.78
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$219.70
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-4.93% |
2,984,310
83.11%
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3,591,000
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Most Recent Note for LRCX - 3/7/2018 12:28:30 PM
Rebounding toward prior resistance in the $218-219 area and its all-time high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 1/26/18 mid-day report - "This widely held Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported earnings +94% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MED
- NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Medifast Inc
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$90.89 |
+23.38
34.63%
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$92.91
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$74.78
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21.54% |
567,052
630.06%
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90,000
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Most Recent Note for MED - 3/7/2018 12:30:40 PM
Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time high. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +76% on +25% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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MGRC
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services
Mcgrath Rentcorp
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$50.87 |
+0.11
0.21%
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$51.41
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$51.49
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-1.21% |
99,303
139.86%
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71,000
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Most Recent Note for MGRC - 3/7/2018 12:32:07 PM
Held its ground stubbornly after gapping up and hitting a new all-time high when last noted in the 2/28/18 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +55% on +16% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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MSCC
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir
Microsemi Corp
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$67.33 |
-0.08
-0.12%
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$67.49
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$67.52
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-0.28% |
4,217,055
151.26%
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2,788,000
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Most Recent Note for MSCC - 3/7/2018 12:32:21 PM
Perched near its all-time high after 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
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$53.76 |
+0.02
0.04%
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$55.00
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$54.64
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-1.61% |
35,615,176
83.18%
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42,817,000
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Most Recent Note for MU - 3/7/2018 12:33:29 PM
Powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of gains marked by 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
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$315.97 |
-9.26
-2.85%
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$323.74
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$325.79
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-3.02% |
9,040,973
87.49%
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10,334,000
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Most Recent Note for NFLX - 3/7/2018 12:34:10 PM
Perched at its all-time high after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. 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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ROST
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores
Ross Stores Inc
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$76.41 |
-4.10
-5.09%
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$77.31
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$85.66
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-10.80% |
4,525,318
189.82%
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2,384,000
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Most Recent Note for ROST - 3/7/2018 12:37:02 PM
Gapped down today after meeting resistance recently near its 50 DMA line. Retreating from its all-time high and fundamental concerns remain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +27% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.
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TSBK
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans
Timberland Bancorp Inc
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$30.14 |
+0.43
1.45%
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$30.37
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$32.10
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-6.11% |
22,667
151.11%
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15,000
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Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/7/2018 12:37:37 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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ZNH
- NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines
China South Airline Ads
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$62.34 |
-1.29
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$70.52
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-11.60% |
39,256
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Most Recent Note for ZNH - 3/7/2018 12:39:36 PM
This thinly-traded Chinese Transportation - Airline firm is hovering near multi-year highs. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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