Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 12th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2018
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DOW 25245.31 -90.43 (-0.36%) | NASDAQ 7598.79 37.98 (0.50%) | S&P 500 2786.16 -0.41 (-0.01%)

Time of Screening : 3/12/2018 12:10:37 PM Report Released : 3/12/2018 12:56:42 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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
ESNT - NYSE Essent Group Ltd	$43.99	-3.67 -7.70%	$47.66	769,217 123.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 625,000	$50.08 -12.16%	10/9/2017	$39.75	PP = $41.54 MB = $43.62
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 12:18:52 PM G - Slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($46.30) with a big volume-driven loss raising concerns and again testing support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/2/2018. Click here.
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SIVB - NASDAQ S V B Financial Group	$267.79	-2.93 -1.08%	$271.48	391,566 95.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 410,000	$271.79 -1.47%	3/12/2018	$267.79	PP = $263.19 MB = $276.35
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 12:51:53 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents. Wedged to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction after a short flat base. Gains above a stock's pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Ameresco Inc Cl A	$10.60	-0.15 -1.40%	$10.85	$10.80	-1.85%	91,362 101.51%	90,000
Most Recent Note for AMRC - 3/12/2018 12:12:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after more volume-driven gains following a big "breakaway gap" on 3/06/18. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +257% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$48.57	+0.69 1.43%	$51.03	$48.94	-0.76%	3,478,090 157.81%	2,204,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 3/12/2018 12:13:10 PM This China-based online retailer is hitting a new all-time high following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/06/18 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	$29.88	+2.98 11.08%	$29.96	$27.05	10.46%	1,083,925 280.81%	386,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/12/2018 12:13:43 PM Hitting another new all-time highs today while adding to a spurt of gains backed by heavier volume, extended from any sound base. Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17.
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DECK - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Deckers Outdoor Corp	$89.81	-7.69 -7.89%	$95.70	$98.92	-9.21%	1,178,505 143.90%	819,000
Most Recent Note for DECK - 3/12/2018 12:16:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Survived but failed to impress since 4/29/11 when fundamental and technical weakness prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$123.64	+1.12 0.91%	$124.97	$123.48	0.13%	208,144 70.32%	296,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 3/12/2018 12:16:49 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it is rallying into new all-time high territory with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported Dec '17 earnings +31% on +27% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from Featured Stocks list on 8/11/15.
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$49.58	-0.01 -0.02%	$50.33	$49.97	-0.78%	346,712 98.22%	353,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 3/12/2018 12:21:15 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with a big volume driven gain on 3/07/18 . Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$68.11	-1.93 -2.76%	$70.60	$70.25	-3.05%	95,339 71.68%	133,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 3/12/2018 12:23:29 PM Gapped up for a big gain and new all-time high on the prior session with its 6th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Completed a new Public Offering on 10/20/17. Reported Jan '18 quarterly earnings +82% on +44% sales revenues, marking the 5th consecutive quarter with an earnings increase meeting the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior downturn in FY '13 and '14 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$179.35	+3.31 1.88%	$181.40	$177.78	0.88%	209,231 70.93%	295,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 3/12/2018 12:24:44 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Tested support at its 50 DMA line after noted with caution in the 1/22/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +77% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$73.60	+4.63 6.71%	$74.40	$69.25	6.28%	3,910,824 164.18%	2,382,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 3/12/2018 12:28:08 PM Gapped up today hitting a new high while on track for a 9th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +193% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, a marked improvement after 2 quarterly comparisons with waning sales revenues and earnings. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17.
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$26.52	+0.11 0.40%	$27.68	$28.62	-7.35%	209,461 105.79%	198,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 3/12/2018 12:29:40 PM Poised for a best ever close with today's gain challenging its all-time high. Found support recently near its 50 DMA line and above its 200 DMA line. Reported Dec '17 earnings +62% on +53% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par sales revenues growth, so fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Limited history is a concern since its $10 IPO on 7/17/15.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$12.96	+0.77 6.34%	$13.00	$14.07	-7.86%	58,036 362.73%	16,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/12/2018 12:31:26 PM This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +68% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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MSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Microsemi Corp	$67.04	-0.20 -0.30%	$67.25	$67.52	-0.71%	3,649,316 109.03%	3,347,000
Most Recent Note for MSCC - 3/12/2018 12:31:46 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	$59.77	+5.18 9.49%	$59.95	$55.83	7.06%	60,948,011 138.71%	43,938,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 3/12/2018 12:34:54 PM Powering to new 52-week highs with a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain today adding to 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	$323.97	-7.47 -2.25%	$333.98	$331.44	-2.25%	9,595,741 87.55%	10,960,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 3/12/2018 12:35:54 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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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$19.30	-0.10 -0.52%	$19.60	$19.55	-1.28%	285,316 70.62%	404,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/12/2018 12:37:07 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +80% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$87.80	-1.05 -1.18%	$89.75	$99.80	-12.02%	155,684 137.77%	113,000
Most Recent Note for PJC - 3/12/2018 12:38:01 PM Minneapolis, MN-based firm in the Finance - Investment Bank/Brokers industry is consolidating below its 50 DMA line and -12.6% off its all-time high. Reported earnings +3% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$12.60	+0.80 6.78%	$12.80	$11.90	5.88%	234,252 146.41%	160,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/12/2018 12:44:01 PM Gapped up for a 3rd consecutive session, rising above the prior high and hitting a new 52-week high with big volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 12/19/17 mid-day report with caution - "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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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$18.68	-0.15 -0.80%	$19.02	$18.93	-1.32%	103,630 79.72%	130,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 3/12/2018 12:53:35 PM Powered to new all-time highs last week with an impressive streak of gains with above average volume. Found support and stayed above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +100% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a 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	$114.49	-2.12 -1.82%	$117.35	$129.25	-11.42%	1,525,763 72.28%	2,111,000
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 3/12/2018 12:56:39 PM Reported earnings +26% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and with respect to the C and A criteria its prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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