Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2018
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DOW 24726.54 115.63 (0.47%) | NASDAQ 7345.91 1.67 (0.02%) | S&P 500 2710.73 -2.19 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 3/20/2018 12:11:17 PM Report Released : 3/20/2018 12:57:08 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
HQY - NASDAQ HealthEquity, Inc	$62.35	+4.45 7.69%	$63.33	1,039,010 168.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 616,000	$60.00 3.92%	2/20/2018	$56.37	PP = $55.41 MB = $58.18
Most Recent Note - 3/20/2018 12:36:10 PM G - Reported earnings +57% on +29% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Color code was changed to green after gapping up and quickly rallying to new all-time highs well above its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/21/2018. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$124.20	+5.45 4.59%	$124.46	1,151,578 70.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,644,000	$142.97 -13.13%	12/29/2017	$113.06	PP = $123.58 MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 3/20/2018 12:57:05 PM G - Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $142 level. Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($127.96) which is now downward sloping. Found support above the prior low ($109.06 on 2/09/18) which defines the next important support to watch. Reported earnings +55% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> 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
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$228.59	+6.41 2.89%	$230.46	$228.88	-0.13%	2,516,494 86.39%	2,913,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 3/20/2018 12:12:08 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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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$29.64	+2.01 7.27%	$29.73	$28.12	5.41%	139,058 126.42%	110,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 3/20/2018 12:16:29 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +32% on +14% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter and recent comparisons show better earnings with sales revenues acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CVTI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Covenant Transport Grp	$32.16	+0.19 0.58%	$32.50	$33.36	-3.61%	132,895 71.45%	186,000
Most Recent Note for CVTI - 3/20/2018 12:16:49 PM Gapped up 3/15/18 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 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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DIOD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Diodes Incorporated	$32.35	+0.39 1.22%	$32.56	$35.36	-8.51%	386,778 122.40%	316,000
Most Recent Note for DIOD - 3/20/2018 12:20:03 PM Reported greatly improved increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '17 quarters with sales revenues showing encouraging acceleration. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$24.95	+0.95 3.96%	$25.00	$24.20	3.10%	23,303 101.32%	23,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 3/20/2018 12:22:37 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line recently then spiked to new all-time highs with a spurt of gains. Recently reported earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. "
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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$39.80	+0.02 0.05%	$39.95	$39.93	-0.33%	74,337 114.36%	65,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 3/20/2018 12:30:35 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a streak of volume-driven gains, getting extended from prior highs in the $36 area. The past 3 quarterly earnings increases through Dec '17 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system.
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$24.69	+0.47 1.94%	$24.92	$25.92	-4.75%	25,604 150.61%	17,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 3/20/2018 12:31:28 PM This thinly-traded holding company in the Finance - Commercial Loans industry group is inching higher with a 6th consecutive small gain, 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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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$49.09	+1.89 4.00%	$49.94	$51.48	-4.64%	662,112 103.46%	640,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 3/20/2018 12:33:49 PM Limited history was noted as a concern in prior mid-day reports. Today's gain has it rallying above its 50 DMA line ($46.79) toward its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +58% on +40% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/15/17 and on 7/20/17 since its 4/27/17 IPO at $21.00.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$82.99	+1.60 1.97%	$83.22	$90.34	-8.14%	102,601 68.86%	149,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 3/20/2018 12:36:57 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$15.30	-0.54 -3.41%	$15.87	$15.93	-3.95%	14,579 66.27%	22,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 3/20/2018 12:37:40 PM Tallied 6 consecutive volume-driven gains hitting new 52-week highs. 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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MKTAY - NASDAQ - Bldg-Hand Tools Makita Corp Adr	$49.20	-0.93 -1.85%	$49.96	$51.40	-4.29%	50,279 279.33%	18,000
Most Recent Note for MKTAY - 3/20/2018 12:39:06 PM Japanese manufacturer of professional power tools reported earnings +35% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$48.70	+2.53 5.48%	$48.89	$55.50	-12.25%	192,200 75.67%	254,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 3/20/2018 12:40:13 PM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high, consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($48.20). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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NOW - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Servicenow Inc	$171.61	+1.80 1.06%	$172.41	$176.56	-2.80%	1,586,731 79.62%	1,993,000
Most Recent Note for NOW - 3/20/2018 12:41:51 PM Very extended from any sound base, it made gradual progress since last noted in the 2/05/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +46% on +42% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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OLBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Old Line Bancshares Inc	$33.35	-0.03 -0.09%	$33.85	$33.85	-1.48%	25,614 91.48%	28,000
Most Recent Note for OLBK - 3/20/2018 12:43:47 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +18% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ORBK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Orbotech Ltd	$64.91	+0.92 1.44%	$65.22	$65.75	-1.28%	995,340 183.30%	543,000
Most Recent Note for ORBK - 3/20/2018 12:46:23 PM This Israel-based manufacturer of optical inspection/process control systems gapped up on 3/19/18 M&A news with KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC), hitting new multi-year highs. The 3/08/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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SBBX - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Sussex Bancorp	$31.45	+0.00 0.00%	$31.85	$32.85	-4.26%	26,823 134.12%	20,000
Most Recent Note for SBBX - 3/20/2018 12:47:19 PM Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +9% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, the 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline.
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SGH - NASDAQ - Computer-Data Storage Smart Global Holdings	$44.35	+2.06 4.87%	$45.45	$46.39	-4.40%	467,005 106.38%	439,000
Most Recent Note for SGH - 3/20/2018 12:48:52 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a few big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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SRI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Stoneridge Inc	$29.97	+5.20 20.99%	$30.24	$26.47	13.22%	801,639 450.36%	178,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 3/20/2018 12:52:45 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs. The 3/19/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and its fundamentals are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TWTR - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Twitter Inc	$31.66	-3.32 -9.49%	$34.95	$36.80	-13.97%	30,334,144 95.99%	31,603,000
Most Recent Note for TWTR - 3/20/2018 12:54:40 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Made gradual progress since a big gap up on 2/08/18, and is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +73% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior 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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UCBA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan United Community Bancorp	$25.05	+0.05 0.20%	$25.10	$25.20	-0.60%	93,333 491.23%	19,000
Most Recent Note for UCBA - 3/20/2018 12:54:51 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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