Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 3rd, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 3RD, 2017
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DOW 20566.13 -97.09 (-0.47%) | NASDAQ 5882.97 -28.77 (-0.49%) | S&P 500 2351.38 -11.34 (-0.48%)

Time of Screening : 4/3/2017 11:47:56 AM Report Released : 4/3/2017 12:07:56 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
VBTX - NASDAQ Veritex Holdings, Inc	$27.59	-0.53 -1.88%	$28.13	97,513 109.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 89,000	$29.43 -6.25%	1/23/2017	$27.30	PP = $27.87 MB = $29.26
Most Recent Note - 4/3/2017 12:07:52 PM G - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($28.10) with higher volume behind today's loss. Subsequent losses below the prior low ($26.82 on 3/10/17) would raise more serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/8/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANW - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Aegean Marine Petroleum	$12.40	+0.35 2.90%	$12.45	$13.10	-5.34%	330,044 80.70%	409,000
Most Recent Note for ANW - 4/3/2017 11:49:54 AM Reported earnings +56% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CCMP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Microelectronics	$75.77	-0.84 -1.10%	$77.04	$77.01	-1.61%	645,048 375.03%	172,000
Most Recent Note for CCMP - 4/3/2017 11:50:48 AM Perched at its 52-week high, pulling back with heavy volume behind today's loss. Stubbornly held its ground after volume-driven gains, but it is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun, Sep, and Dec '16 quarters. Annual earnings history has been improving since a downturn in FY '11-12 (A criteria)."
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$83.96	+0.01 0.01%	$86.88	$84.61	-0.77%	591,193 93.40%	633,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 4/3/2017 11:51:28 AM Reversed into the red after early gains today. Gapped up on 2/17/17 and steadily advanced into new all-time high ground with volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +83% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly sales and earnings comparisons were sub par."
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CTRL - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Edu/Media Control4 Corporation	$15.32	-0.47 -2.98%	$15.89	$16.17	-5.26%	193,064 57.63%	335,000
Most Recent Note for CTRL - 4/3/2017 11:52:05 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following recent volume-driven gains. Formed an orderly flat base since noted following considerable gap up gains on 2/13/17 and 2/14/17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to old overhead supply. Reported earnings +343% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong increases, however fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ELOS - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Syneron Medical Ltd	$11.33	+0.78 7.35%	$11.43	$11.25	0.67%	9,058,274 2,264.57%	400,000
Most Recent Note for ELOS - 4/3/2017 11:52:56 AM Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual (A criteria) earnings and sub par sales revenues growth history. This Israeli Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/30/05."
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FMNB - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Farmers Natl Banc Corp	$13.95	-0.40 -2.79%	$14.50	$15.50	-10.00%	99,556 171.65%	58,000
Most Recent Note for FMNB - 4/3/2017 11:54:58 AM Perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +25% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarter with earnings at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 12/16/16 mid-day report last cautioned members- "Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HRC - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Hill-Rom Holdings Inc	$71.10	+0.50 0.71%	$71.25	$71.22	-0.17%	311,410 58.76%	530,000
Most Recent Note for HRC - 4/3/2017 11:55:46 AM Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +10% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ICHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment Ichor Holdings Ltd	$19.89	+0.06 0.30%	$20.37	$20.20	-1.53%	214,921 114.93%	187,000
Most Recent Note for ICHR - 4/3/2017 11:56:08 AM Hitting a new all-time high again today, up considerably from its $9 IPO on 12/09/16. Reported great increases for the Sep and Dec '16 quarters. Prior sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$31.55	+0.70 2.27%	$32.35	$31.20	1.12%	31,519 98.50%	32,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 4/3/2017 11:57:51 AM Rallying above previously noted resistance in the $29 area with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Near term support to watch is at its 50 DMA line ($28.47). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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JBT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery John Bean Technologies	$87.85	-0.10 -0.11%	$88.28	$93.55	-6.09%	144,342 62.49%	231,000
Most Recent Note for JBT - 4/3/2017 11:58:52 AM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week and all-time high after pricing a new Public Offering on 3/07/17. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported Dec '16 earnings +21% on +14% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$45.10	-0.97 -2.11%	$46.14	$46.80	-3.63%	39,490 73.13%	54,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 4/3/2017 11:59:53 AM Retreating today from a new all-time high following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Held its ground above prior highs during its consolidation since a big gap up on 3/14/17. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jan '17 earnings +43% on +12% sales however fundamental concerns remain. The Chemicals - Specialty firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A guidelines."
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LVNTA - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Liberty Interactv Vent A	$44.47	-0.01 -0.02%	$44.90	$45.17	-1.55%	306,924 74.68%	411,000
Most Recent Note for LVNTA - 4/3/2017 12:02:08 PM It has been perched near its all-time high and built a base-on-base pattern. Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history has not been strong and steady. Consensus estimates are calling for a loss in FY '17.
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NCOM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks National Commerce Corporation	$36.00	-0.60 -1.64%	$36.90	$39.99	-9.98%	18,424 61.41%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NCOM - 4/3/2017 12:02:43 PM Retreated back below its 50 DMA line. Up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15. Reported Dec '16 earnings +57% on +21% sales revenues extending its streak to 8 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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NTRI - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Nutrisystem Inc	$54.38	-1.13 -2.03%	$56.25	$55.92	-2.76%	311,514 76.16%	409,000
Most Recent Note for NTRI - 4/3/2017 12:03:10 PM Perched at multi-year highs, stubbornly holding its ground and rising after a big 2/28/17 gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '16 quarterly earnings +53% on +21% sales revenues. In 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a considerable downturn in FY '11 and '12. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 290 in Jun '16 to 330 in Dec '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$19.04	+0.45 2.42%	$19.11	$18.99	0.26%	95,809 59.88%	160,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 4/3/2017 12:04:38 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel gapped up and hit another new 52-week high today. Gapped up on 3/27/17 with a considerable volume-driven gain, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec '16 showed sales and earnings improving, but its prior earnings history has been quite erratic and below the investment system's guidelines."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$73.68	-0.68 -0.91%	$74.66	$74.99	-1.75%	261,077 57.76%	452,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 4/3/2017 12:05:09 PM Hovering neat its all-time high. Repeatedly noted in recent mid-day reports - "Rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +135% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SGBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Stonegate Bank	$46.90	-0.19 -0.40%	$47.34	$48.53	-3.36%	70,519 71.96%	98,000
Most Recent Note for SGBK - 4/3/2017 12:05:17 PM Gapped up 3/28/17 on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +25% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but prior results were below the minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SITE - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds SiteOne Landscape Supply	$48.20	-0.21 -0.43%	$48.50	$48.68	-0.99%	198,854 64.98%	306,000
Most Recent Note for SITE - 4/3/2017 12:06:09 PM Perched at its all-time high but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Dec '16 quarter. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$11.26	-0.50 -4.21%	$11.75	$11.75	-4.21%	21,410 61.17%	35,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 4/3/2017 12:07:00 PM Pulling back today after challenging prior highs with volume-driven gains. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line and gradually rebounded since noted with caution in the 2/10/16 mid-day report. Reported earnings +33% on +12% sales revenues for the Nov '16 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $2-6 million range, rather minuscule for publicly traded companies.
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