Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 15th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2018
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DOW 24959.36 201.24 (0.81%) | NASDAQ 7494.25 -2.56 (-0.03%) | S&P 500 2754.67 5.19 (0.19%)

Time of Screening : 3/15/2018 12:36:34 PM Report Released : 3/15/2018 1:10:51 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
PYPL - NASDAQ PayPal Holdings, Inc	$82.97	-0.34 -0.41%	$83.99	5,964,162 58.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 10,130,000	$86.32 -3.88%	2/1/2018	$80.35	PP = $79.49 MB = $83.46
Most Recent Note - 3/15/2018 1:00:47 PM G - Gapped up on the prior session, rising considerably with above average volume after quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($79.58). Subsequent losses below the 50 DMA line and recent low ($71.63 on 2/09/18) would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/26/2018. Click here.
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SIVB - NASDAQ S V B Financial Group	$261.82	+2.29 0.88%	$262.73	269,969 61.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 437,000	$271.79 -3.67%	3/12/2018	$267.79	PP = $263.19 MB = $276.35
Most Recent Note - 3/15/2018 1:08:26 PM Y - Volume-driven gains are still needed to clinch a convincing technical buy signal. Endured distributional pressure with 3 straight losses with above average volume after highlighted in yellow in the 3/12/18 mid-day report 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/12/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$331.38	+1.12 0.34%	$332.92	$371.60	-10.82%	5,193,799 83.49%	6,221,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 3/15/2018 12:37:52 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high, and a big loss on the prior session was noted as it violated its 50 DMA line. The 3/02/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +94% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior sales and earnings history is below the guidelines for the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$200.16	+7.60 3.95%	$201.50	$206.20	-2.93%	23,292,419 110.41%	21,096,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 3/15/2018 12:40:46 PM Gapped up today rebounding toward its all-time high. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after it reported earnings +25% on +66% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$32.93	+1.73 5.54%	$33.60	$31.40	4.87%	939,074 197.28%	476,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/15/2018 12:44:43 PM At its all-time high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains backed by heavier volume, very 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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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$87.29	+0.10 0.11%	$87.92	$92.66	-5.80%	857,166 78.64%	1,090,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 3/15/2018 12:46:25 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss on 3/13/18. Consolidating in a tight range since noted in the 11/29/17 mid-day report after M&A news with Marvell Technology Group (MRVL). Reported earnings +48% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarters had strong earnings and sales revenues well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$23.52	+0.47 2.04%	$23.91	$25.92	-9.26%	12,296 81.97%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 3/15/2018 12:47:40 PM This thinly-traded holding company in the Finance - Commercial Loans industry group is hovering near its all-time high. Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $5-7 million range, rather minuscule, along with its small supply (S criteria) of only 5.1 million shares in the public float. Limited history is a concern since its $14 IPO on 6/29/17. Reported earnings +80% on +37% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year-ago period, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline.
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$43.79	-3.21 -6.83%	$45.67	$47.75	-8.29%	7,098,414 999.78%	710,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/15/2018 12:52:26 PM Retreating from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line ($43.90) with today's gap down after pricing a Secondary Offering. The 50 DMA line acted as support on prior pullbacks. Reported earnings +34% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth.
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$53.89	+1.07 2.03%	$54.22	$53.61	0.52%	104,732 126.18%	83,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 3/15/2018 12:55:28 PM Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress after gapping up and hitting a new all-time high when 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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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$14.52	+0.83 6.06%	$15.00	$14.07	3.19%	50,715 266.92%	19,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/15/2018 12:56:41 PM Tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain today and hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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PLOW - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Douglas Dynamics Inc	$46.65	+0.10 0.21%	$46.70	$47.40	-1.58%	64,232 61.76%	104,000
Most Recent Note for PLOW - 3/15/2018 12:59:06 PM Made gradual progress since powering to a new 52-week high with a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 2/27/18. The 2/28/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +18% earnings on +6% sales for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not have strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$78.04	-4.18 -5.08%	$80.02	$86.84	-10.13%	4,291,418 195.69%	2,193,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 3/15/2018 1:03:15 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($75.83) with a big loss on above average volume, abruptly pulling back from its 52-week high. Reported +25% earnings on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern.
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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$12.85	-0.10 -0.77%	$13.00	$13.40	-4.10%	209,435 108.52%	193,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/15/2018 1:03:56 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of 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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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$41.67	+1.85 4.65%	$42.15	$43.16	-3.45%	556,370 140.85%	395,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/15/2018 1:04:55 PM Challenging its 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $11 IPO on 5/24/17 and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/30/17.
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TSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Timberland Bancorp Inc	$30.84	-0.06 -0.19%	$31.00	$32.10	-3.93%	15,993 99.96%	16,000
Most Recent Note for TSBK - 3/15/2018 1:08:47 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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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$19.10	+0.47 2.52%	$19.12	$19.33	-1.19%	87,125 61.79%	141,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 3/15/2018 1:09:17 PM Powered to new all-time highs 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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UCBA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan United Community Bancorp	$25.10	+0.05 0.20%	$25.10	$25.20	-0.40%	25,617 182.98%	14,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/15/2018 1:09:27 PM Thinly-traded Finance - Savings Loan firm gapped up on 3/12/18 following M&A news it will be bought by Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB) in a cash or stock deal.
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VRSN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Verisign Inc	$124.75	+1.74 1.41%	$126.50	$125.07	-0.26%	839,668 81.05%	1,036,000
Most Recent Note for VRSN - 3/15/2018 1:10:48 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain adding to an impressive spurt. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +12 on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain."
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