Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 16th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2018
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Time of Screening : 3/16/2018 12:27:30 PM Report Released : 3/16/2018 1:16:52 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
LOB - NASDAQ Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.	$28.63	+0.73 2.60%	$28.85	135,079 109.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 123,000	$28.20 1.51%	3/16/2018	$28.63	PP = $28.30 MB = $29.72
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2018 1:00:23 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/25/18 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high today. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger and clinch a technical buy signal. Recently consolidated in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep and Dec '17 quarters. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a good match with 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
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$224.75	+5.88 2.69%	$228.88	$224.90	-0.07%	5,247,627 190.68%	2,752,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 3/16/2018 12:31:38 PM Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Reported Feb '18 quarterly earnings +65% on +24% sales revenues. Reported earnings +40% on +25% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line on pullbacks as it rallied after noted in the 12/15/17 mid-day report - "Reported strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth through Aug '17. However, its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '13 and '14, a flaw in regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$31.67	-1.92 -5.72%	$34.21	$34.00	-6.85%	1,162,367 233.41%	498,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 3/16/2018 12:32:40 PM Reversed from its all-time high today following 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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CCBG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Capital City Bk Gp	$26.29	+0.30 1.15%	$26.43	$26.33	-0.15%	28,028 155.71%	18,000
Most Recent Note for CCBG - 3/16/2018 12:33:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Found support above its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 9/26/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as its sales revenues growth has been sub par, and quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CMD - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Cantel Medical Corp	$117.19	+2.25 1.96%	$118.55	$123.60	-5.19%	147,996 107.24%	138,000
Most Recent Note for CMD - 3/16/2018 12:35:37 PM Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong. Consolidating near its all-time high and just above its 50 DMA line.
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CTS - NYSE - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg C T S Corp	$27.80	-0.10 -0.36%	$28.05	$28.45	-2.28%	79,325 88.14%	90,000
Most Recent Note for CTS - 3/16/2018 12:37:58 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with today's 11th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CVTI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Covenant Transport Grp	$31.67	-0.38 -1.19%	$32.38	$32.38	-2.19%	165,454 94.55%	175,000
Most Recent Note for CVTI - 3/16/2018 12:42:24 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain after the company raised its guidance. Found support above its 200 DMA line after the 2/14/18 mid-day report last noted - "Consolidating below its 50 DMA line. 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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EBIX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Ebix Inc	$79.75	-2.00 -2.45%	$81.80	$87.50	-8.86%	210,451 119.57%	176,000
Most Recent Note for EBIX - 3/16/2018 12:43:43 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +11% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Recently wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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FCB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks FCB Financial Holdings, Inc	$56.60	+0.05 0.09%	$57.00	$57.90	-2.25%	245,720 127.32%	193,000
Most Recent Note for FCB - 3/16/2018 12:45:03 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after recently testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +11% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. This Banks - Southeast firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FCNCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Citizens Bancshs A	$455.01	+5.07 1.13%	$456.95	$463.44	-1.82%	36,030 116.23%	31,000
Most Recent Note for FCNCA - 3/16/2018 12:47:47 PM Encountering distributional pressure in the past week while perched at its all-time high. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 2/12/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +52% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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HGV - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Grand Vacations	$44.43	+0.54 1.23%	$44.74	$47.75	-6.95%	1,001,846 106.35%	942,000
Most Recent Note for HGV - 3/16/2018 12:51:14 PM Retreated from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line ($43.90) with a gap down 3/15/18 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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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$32.40	+1.00 3.18%	$32.50	$31.80	1.89%	11,863 107.85%	11,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 3/16/2018 12:53:02 PM Hitting another new all-time high today while on track for a 3rd consecutive gain. Slumped below its 50 DMA line then rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 2/01/18 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$39.33	-0.60 -1.50%	$39.43	$43.54	-9.67%	599,773 109.45%	548,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 3/16/2018 1:01:41 PM This Switzerland-based Computer - Hardware/Peripherals firm is finding support near its 50 DMA line after retreating from its all-time high following an impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Dec '17 quarterly earnings rose +16% on +22% sales revenues results, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MGRC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Mcgrath Rentcorp	$53.70	+0.01 0.02%	$53.94	$54.22	-0.96%	77,410 88.98%	87,000
Most Recent Note for MGRC - 3/16/2018 1:09:01 PM Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress with volume-driven gains 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	$14.91	+0.14 0.95%	$15.00	$15.00	-0.60%	35,549 177.75%	20,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/16/2018 1:09:59 PM Tallying a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain today and hitting another 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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RDNT - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Radnet Inc	$12.75	+0.00 0.00%	$13.19	$13.40	-4.85%	263,822 124.44%	212,000
Most Recent Note for RDNT - 3/16/2018 1:10:13 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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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$27.70	-0.55 -1.95%	$28.44	$28.85	-3.99%	35,591 222.44%	16,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 3/16/2018 1:11:21 PM Reported Dec '17 earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$44.49	+2.33 5.53%	$45.44	$43.16	3.08%	758,737 188.27%	403,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/16/2018 1:12:46 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a 3rd big volume-driven gain. The 3/15/18 mid-day report noted - "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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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$19.28	+0.29 1.53%	$19.46	$19.33	-0.26%	137,494 92.90%	148,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 3/16/2018 1:13:24 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	$25.00	+0.00 0.00%	$25.10	$25.20	-0.79%	74,247 494.98%	15,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/16/2018 1:14:14 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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UTMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Utah Medical Products	$94.90	+0.60 0.64%	$96.41	$95.00	-0.11%	15,796 105.31%	15,000
Most Recent Note for UTMD - 3/16/2018 1:15:07 PM Wedging to new highs this week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $85 area. Reported earnings +38% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues totals in the $9-11 million range are rather minuscule for publicly traded companies.
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VPG - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Vishay Precision Group	$31.65	+0.75 2.43%	$31.80	$32.30	-2.01%	76,669 105.03%	73,000
Most Recent Note for VPG - 3/16/2018 1:16:46 PM Hovering near its all-time high following a volume-driven loss when last noted in the 3/09/18 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +92% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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