Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2018
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DOW 24249.9 -158.1 (-0.65%) | NASDAQ 7092.97 -1.33 (-0.02%) | S&P 500 2646.38 -10.49 (-0.39%)

Time of Screening : 4/11/2018 11:34:09 AM Report Released : 4/11/2018 12:30:02 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 40% 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
FIVE - NASDAQ Five Below Inc	$75.26	+1.17 1.58%	$76.31	547,861 45.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,195,000	$74.35 1.22%	3/9/2018	$68.58	PP = $73.65 MB = $77.33
Most Recent Note - 4/11/2018 12:02:12 PM Y - Trading further into new high territory today after a big gain on the prior session backed by only +18% above average volume. New pivot point recently was cited based on its 1/05/18 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors know that gains above a stock's pivot point must have a minimum +40% above average volume to trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/5/2018. Click here.
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OLLI - NASDAQ Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$62.90	+0.85 1.37%	$63.65	406,501 64.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 628,000	$62.55 0.56%	4/10/2018	$62.05	PP = $62.15 MB = $65.26
Most Recent Note - 4/11/2018 12:25:29 PM Y - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Posted a big gain for a new high backed by +66% above average volume on the prior session. Color code was changed to yellow and new pivot point cited based on its 3/06/18 high. Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($58.30) and nearly testing the prior low ($54.44 on 3/09/18). Reported earnings +31% on +26% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/13/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AA - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Aluminum Alcoa Inc	$53.17	-0.91 -1.68%	$54.10	$57.50	-7.53%	1,649,163 43.46%	3,795,000
Most Recent Note for AA - 4/11/2018 11:50:44 AM Gapped up on the 2 prior sessions, quickly rebounding toward its 52-week high. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 1/18/18 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '17 earnings +643% on +25% sales revenues. Earnings history has been erratic and prior mid-day reports noted -'Fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines.'"
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$7.41	+0.28 3.93%	$7.50	$7.96	-6.91%	295,205 286.61%	103,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 4/11/2018 11:51:51 AM Found support near its 50 DMA line and it is rallying to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains this week. Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 versus year ago periods, but its prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CASA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Casa Systems Inc	$30.65	+0.85 2.85%	$30.99	$34.21	-10.41%	280,716 41.90%	670,000
Most Recent Note for CASA - 4/11/2018 11:53:26 AM There was a noted "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on 3/16/18. It is extended from any sound base and the 3/19/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Limited history is cause for concern. Rallied impressively from its $13 IPO on 12/15/17."
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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$81.75	+1.06 1.31%	$82.35	$80.87	1.09%	131,359 50.33%	261,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 4/11/2018 11:54:30 AM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today after a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain, as when this Portland, OR based Apparel - Clothing Mfg firm was noted with caution in the 8/19/15 mid-day report - "Prior 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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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$25.45	+0.25 0.99%	$25.60	$27.93	-8.88%	12,047 44.62%	27,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 4/11/2018 11:57:32 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs after rallying to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. The 4/03/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Recently reported earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues for the Nov '17 quarter. 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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EVBN - AMEX - Banks-Northeast Evans Bancorp Inc	$45.74	-0.81 -1.74%	$46.16	$47.08	-2.84%	5,689 51.72%	11,000
Most Recent Note for EVBN - 4/11/2018 11:59:01 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($43.89) and near its 52-week high. The 4/03/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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FND - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Bldg Prds Floor & Decor Hldgs	$54.83	-1.00 -1.79%	$55.55	$58.28	-5.92%	354,476 48.89%	725,000
Most Recent Note for FND - 4/11/2018 12:03:46 PM Hovering near its new all-time high hit with big volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Limited history and other concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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FTNT - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Fortinet Inc	$55.52	-0.71 -1.26%	$56.35	$56.53	-1.79%	704,779 40.64%	1,734,000
Most Recent Note for FTNT - 4/11/2018 12:07:37 PM Perched at a new 52-week and all-time high after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported Dec '17 earnings +7% on +15% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$90.23	-0.36 -0.39%	$91.43	$91.96	-1.89%	97,500 41.85%	233,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 4/11/2018 12:08:05 PM This Chinese Commercial Services - Staffing firm found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs then gapped up on 3/02/18 and powered to new all-time highs with additional volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +48% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$16.96	+0.80 4.95%	$17.34	$16.89	0.41%	941,858 118.62%	794,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 4/11/2018 12:12:26 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Limited history is a concern, however quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 have shown strong increases in sales revenues and earnings versus the year ago periods for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm.
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MAR - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Marriott International	$132.40	+2.56 1.97%	$133.64	$149.21	-11.27%	1,627,956 67.83%	2,400,000
Most Recent Note for MAR - 4/11/2018 12:15:30 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Last noted with caution in the 2/15/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily after a downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$307.92	+9.85 3.30%	$311.64	$333.98	-7.80%	7,084,298 61.99%	11,428,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 4/11/2018 12:18:46 PM Recently found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($291.92) while possibly forming a new "late stage" base. Due to report earnings news in about 5 days, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. 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 1,534 in Mar '17 to 1,736 in Mar '18. 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$92.35	-1.30 -1.39%	$92.52	$98.48	-6.22%	77,232 44.64%	173,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 4/11/2018 12:19:44 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is consolidating but meeting resistance near its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +14% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$28.37	+1.03 3.77%	$28.60	$31.88	-11.01%	166,196 87.93%	189,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 4/11/2018 12:22:25 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is rebounding toward prior highs after finding support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported Dec '17 earnings +7% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons had shown sales and earnings improving greatly. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '12 followed by flat numbers in FY '13.
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$38.45	-0.20 -0.52%	$38.95	$44.05	-12.71%	124,542 75.48%	165,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 4/11/2018 12:26:36 PM This Dallas, TX-based bank recently slumped below its 50 DMA line and completed a new Public Offering on 4/10/18. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Return on Equity is reported at 9%, below the 17% minimum guideline."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$20.15	+0.15 0.75%	$20.22	$20.49	-1.66%	95,816 47.67%	201,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 4/11/2018 12:27:10 PM Extended from any sound base. 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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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$27.06	+1.06 4.08%	$27.25	$27.30	-0.88%	654,888 149.52%	438,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 4/11/2018 12:28:24 PM This Oil & Gas - US Exploration & Production LP is perched at its 52-week high, rising from a 10-week base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since its $26 IPO in June 2014 it completed additional new Public Offerings in Sep '14, Jul '16, Jan '17 and Jul '17."
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$45.98	+0.26 0.57%	$45.98	$52.88	-13.05%	108,321 44.39%	244,000
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 4/11/2018 12:29:54 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line, retreating from multi-year highs since the 3/13/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the models of past great winners. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/08/14."
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