Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2017
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DOW 20621.05 -30.25 (-0.15%) | NASDAQ 5861.28 -5.49 (-0.09%) | S&P 500 2353.78 -3.38 (-0.14%)

Time of Screening : 4/12/2017 12:12:07 PM Report Released : 4/12/2017 12:53:19 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
HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$58.90	+0.66 1.12%	$59.24	151,020 103.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 146,000	$64.32 -8.43%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 4/12/2017 12:31:40 PM G - Holding its ground today near its 50 DMA line ($58.77) after a volume-driven loss raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal on the prior session. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '16) were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its waning sales revenues growth rate was also noted recently as a fundamental concern. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/17/2017. Click here.
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MOMO - NASDAQ Momo Inc.	$37.87	+0.50 1.34%	$39.25	3,569,109 75.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,756,000	$38.99 -2.87%	3/7/2017	$29.71	PP = $27.83 MB = $29.22
Most Recent Note - 4/12/2017 12:35:03 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's gain, getting very extended from the previously noted base. Its 50 DMA line ($30) and prior highs in the $28 area define important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/6/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$65.80	-4.60 -6.53%	$69.75	$76.70	-14.21%	166,860 102.37%	163,000
Most Recent Note for AGX - 4/12/2017 12:13:39 PM Slumping back below its 50 DMA line today. The 4/11/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported Jan '17 earnings +187% on +78% sales revenues, its 4th consecutive strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's A guideline due to up and down annual earnings."
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AMRB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks American River Bankshrs	$14.90	+0.04 0.27%	$14.92	$15.99	-6.82%	25,670 116.68%	22,000
Most Recent Note for AMRB - 4/12/2017 12:14:29 PM Consolidating near multi-year highs and near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$58.28	+0.85 1.48%	$58.69	$61.00	-4.46%	132,448 66.56%	199,000
Most Recent Note for APOG - 4/12/2017 12:17:35 PM Due to report Feb '17 quarterly results after today's close, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports noted-"Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high $61.00 and all-time high ($61.05 in June 2015). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +24% on +15% sales revenues for the Nov '16 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/20/15."
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$210.10	-7.45 -3.42%	$216.14	$227.75	-7.75%	3,604,895 142.88%	2,523,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 4/12/2017 12:20:09 PM Retreating from all-time highs and slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($215) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.
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BWEN - NASDAQ - Energy-Alternative/Other Broadwind Energy Inc	$8.71	-0.31 -3.42%	$9.69	$9.16	-4.90%	421,167 171.21%	246,000
Most Recent Note for BWEN - 4/12/2017 12:21:52 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. The 3/30/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings versus a year ago loss on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$16.47	-0.24 -1.44%	$17.24	$18.61	-11.50%	397,353 70.20%	566,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 4/12/2017 12:26:05 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported strong earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '16 quarters, but its sales revenues growth rate has shown worrisome deceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons. Limited history is also a concern since its $10 IPO in May 2015.
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CAC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Camden National Corp	$42.50	-0.32 -0.75%	$42.77	$45.43	-6.45%	25,632 59.61%	43,000
Most Recent Note for CAC - 4/12/2017 12:26:21 PM Prior quarterly earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria).
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CUNB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest C U Bancorp	$38.60	-0.35 -0.90%	$39.03	$40.30	-4.22%	57,063 62.71%	91,000
Most Recent Note for CUNB - 4/12/2017 12:26:44 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation, and holding its ground there following 4/06/17 M&A news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Perched at all-time highs after volume-driven gains and no resistance remains. Reported earnings +30% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain."
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$15.38	-0.10 -0.65%	$15.43	$17.26	-10.89%	94,070 146.98%	64,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 4/12/2017 12:27:40 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($15.76) and prior highs defining support in the $15 area. Reported earnings +27% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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GCAP - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Gain Capital Hldgs Inc	$7.75	-0.25 -3.07%	$7.93	$8.75	-11.49%	182,575 69.42%	263,000
Most Recent Note for GCAP - 4/12/2017 12:28:50 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a big loss on 4/10/17 with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HPJ - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Highpower International	$5.07	+0.07 1.47%	$5.10	$5.40	-6.05%	100,678 59.57%	169,000
Most Recent Note for HPJ - 4/12/2017 12:29:28 PM Perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Old overhead supply through the $8 level remains as a possible source of some resistance. Sep and Dec '16 quarterly results showed great sales revenues and earnings increases, however, prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the earnings guidelines (C criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria of the fact-based investment systems are satisfied."
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ING - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance I N G Group Nv Adr	$14.75	-0.20 -1.34%	$14.83	$15.80	-6.65%	4,705,742 145.69%	3,230,000
Most Recent Note for ING - 4/12/2017 12:32:26 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +65% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Prior earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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LVNTA - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Liberty Interactv Vent A	$52.04	-0.38 -0.72%	$52.66	$52.92	-1.66%	458,473 72.77%	630,000
Most Recent Note for LVNTA - 4/12/2017 12:33:36 PM Gapped up 4/04/17 and powered to new highs with volume-driven gains on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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NBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Northeast Bancorp	$15.45	+0.00 0.00%	$15.65	$15.90	-2.83%	48,120 192.48%	25,000
Most Recent Note for NBN - 4/12/2017 12:36:25 PM Perched near multi-year highs, stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. The 3/20/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported greatly improved Dec '16 quarterly results but 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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OLN - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Olin Corp	$30.81	-0.08 -0.26%	$31.23	$33.88	-9.06%	4,469,530 179.00%	2,497,000
Most Recent Note for OLN - 4/12/2017 12:39:47 PM Pulled back below its 50 DMA line on the prior session, encountering distributional pressure after recently challenging all-time highs. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$10.95	+0.05 0.46%	$11.25	$11.75	-6.81%	26,079 65.20%	40,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 4/12/2017 12:41:10 PM Gapped down on the prior session, pulling back after challenging prior highs with recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +0% on +11% sales revenues for the Feb '17 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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TAL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Tal International Group	$101.80	-0.53 -0.52%	$102.39	$108.60	-6.26%	356,441 76.65%	465,000
Most Recent Note for TAL - 4/12/2017 12:42:27 PM Perched near its all-time high but encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 1/24/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +37% on +83% sales revenues for the Nov '16 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings, fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been improving after a downturn in FY '13."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$58.35	+0.70 1.21%	$58.90	$57.65	1.21%	52,540 63.30%	83,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 4/12/2017 12:45:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Rallied from an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - " Earnings were -7% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, raising fundamental concerns. The 4 prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior deceleration in sales revenues growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons was noted as a concern. 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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TGS - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Transportad Gas Sur Adr	$16.65	+0.65 4.06%	$17.00	$16.20	2.78%	206,108 78.37%	263,000
Most Recent Note for TGS - 4/12/2017 12:48:21 PM Perched at its all-time high today following an impressive rally in recent months. 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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TX - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Ternium Sa Adr	$25.25	-1.25 -4.72%	$26.60	$28.04	-9.95%	320,005 74.25%	431,000
Most Recent Note for TX - 4/12/2017 12:49:46 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$70.10	-0.61 -0.87%	$71.73	$76.80	-8.73%	3,871,229 93.19%	4,154,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 4/12/2017 12:50:22 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line when recently rebounding. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +9% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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WAFD - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Washington Federal Inc	$32.55	-0.65 -1.96%	$33.18	$35.95	-9.46%	260,511 59.21%	440,000
Most Recent Note for WAFD - 4/12/2017 12:53:16 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance in recent weeks after retreating from all-time highs. Reported earnings +10% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 12/09/16 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history for this financial firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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