Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2019
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DOW 26429.63 -23.03 (-0.09%) | NASDAQ 7986.77 -13.46 (-0.17%) | S&P 500 2897.95 -9.11 (-0.31%)

Time of Screening : 4/17/2019 12:28:40 PM Report Released : 4/17/2019 1:06:36 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
LHCG - NASDAQ L H C Group Inc	$101.85	+2.10 2.11%	$103.17	380,507 154.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 247,000	$115.54 -11.85%	1/23/2019	$107.29	PP = $107.61 MB = $112.99
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2019 12:48:47 PM G - Finding prompt support at its 200 DMA line ($99.13) today after a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session violated the prior low ($106.04 on 3/28/19). Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/1/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$127.93	-9.01 -6.58%	$137.77	$141.86	-9.82%	1,067,236 80.30%	1,329,000
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 4/17/2019 12:30:07 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's big loss. Last noted with caution in the 2/04/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '18. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$201.96	-1.66 -0.82%	$208.90	$221.66	-8.89%	765,111 116.28%	658,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 4/17/2019 12:31:48 PM Reported Mar '19 quarterly earnings -39% on -11% sales revenues, and the 2 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline versus the year ago period (C criteria). Dutch Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm has been rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 6/21/18 mid-day report. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady, also leaving fundamental concerns regarding the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$112.32	+3.98 3.67%	$117.99	$119.50	-6.01%	1,103,708 104.92%	1,052,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 4/17/2019 12:33:53 PM Off earlier highs after gapping up challenging its all-time high today. Rebounded quickly, rising through resistance due to overhead supply that remains up to the $119 level. Reported earnings +32% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. The past 7 quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 7/06/18 mid-day report - "This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
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CCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Crown Castle Intl Corp	$123.50	-1.11 -0.89%	$127.22	$130.60	-5.44%	1,456,179 80.36%	1,812,000
Most Recent Note for CCI - 4/17/2019 12:34:17 PM This REIT's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$12.79	-0.81 -5.94%	$13.74	$13.75	-6.97%	73,152 93.78%	78,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 4/17/2019 12:35:38 PM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm remains perched near its 52-week high after a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings of 12 cents per share while sales revenues were $5.8 million for the Jan '19 quarter, versus a 2 cent per share loss on $3.1 million in sales for the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CSX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads C S X Corp	$79.42	+3.53 4.65%	$80.51	$77.15	2.94%	4,052,208 88.44%	4,582,000
Most Recent Note for CSX - 4/17/2019 12:40:04 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +31% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons versus year-ago periods showed more encouraging sales revenues and impressive earnings increases. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '16 but has otherwise been steady.
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$27.20	-0.08 -0.28%	$27.39	$31.50	-13.67%	47,862 104.05%	46,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 4/17/2019 12:40:37 PM Gapped down on the prior session after proposing a Secondary Offering. The 2/28/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern for this UK-based Computer - tech Services firm since it completed its $20 IPO on 7/27/18."
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$181.96	-8.43 -4.43%	$191.00	$197.86	-8.04%	1,228,573 100.46%	1,223,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 4/17/2019 12:42:44 PM Abruptly retreating near its 50 DMA line ($180.82) with today's big loss. Last noted with caution on 3/18/18 as it gapped up hitting a new all-time high - "Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Reported earnings +24% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, so 2 of the past 3 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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FSV - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Firstservice Corp	$86.10	-2.11 -2.39%	$88.83	$90.21	-4.56%	23,898 77.09%	31,000
Most Recent Note for FSV - 4/17/2019 12:44:14 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($86.83) with today's big loss. The Dec '18 quarter earnings increased +27% on +13% sales revenues, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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INTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Intel Corp	$58.59	+1.88 3.31%	$59.59	$57.60	1.71%	21,666,887 110.28%	19,647,000
Most Recent Note for INTC - 4/17/2019 12:46:23 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's "breakaway gap". Has a new CEO as of 6/20/18. Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history steadily improved after a downturn in FY '12-13.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$123.22	-9.12 -6.89%	$132.85	$141.05	-12.64%	366,753 92.85%	395,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 4/17/2019 12:50:33 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a big loss today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. The 4/04/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported +54% earnings on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate leaves fundamental concerns."
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MSB - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Mesabi Trust	$31.06	-0.85 -2.65%	$32.19	$32.68	-4.94%	53,561 86.39%	62,000
Most Recent Note for MSB - 4/17/2019 12:51:07 PM Pulling back today after hitting new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "The 3 latest quarters through Dec '18 showed impressive increases but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$129.55	+0.74 0.57%	$129.83	$129.22	0.26%	298,466 195.08%	153,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 4/17/2019 12:52:01 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm is hitting yet another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain gain adding to a recent spurt. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$20.55	-2.14 -9.43%	$22.55	$18.40	11.68%	156,099 240.15%	65,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 4/17/2019 12:53:12 PM Pulling back today after spiking to a new high with a big volume-driven gain when the prior mid-day report noted - "Limited history is a concern since this China - based Financial Services - Specialty firm completed its $16.50 IPO on 12/14/18."
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$6.95	-0.32 -4.40%	$7.33	$7.09	-1.97%	470,873 97.49%	483,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 4/17/2019 12:54:05 PM Reversed into the red after touching another new 52-week high today following 4 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +129% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparisons with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$128.87	-7.23 -5.31%	$131.93	$141.25	-8.76%	1,532,891 414.29%	370,000
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 4/17/2019 12:55:14 PM Gapped down today after reporting earnings -2% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$257.58	-9.25 -3.47%	$269.59	$282.98	-8.98%	1,681,030 123.61%	1,360,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 4/17/2019 12:57:10 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($261) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. The 4/15/19 mid-day report cautioned members - "Pulling back today after it wedged to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$72.44	-1.66 -2.24%	$74.31	$74.27	-2.46%	4,779,649 142.17%	3,362,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 4/17/2019 12:58:38 PM Retreating from its all-time high testing its 50 DMA line ($71.48) with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +61% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is a concern. Two of the past 5 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings improved steadily after a big loss in FY '12.
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TRP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Transcanada Corp	$46.76	+0.25 0.54%	$46.95	$46.70	0.13%	1,066,936 75.88%	1,406,000
Most Recent Note for TRP - 4/17/2019 1:01:39 PM Reported earnings +26% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$88.71	+3.54 4.15%	$89.73	$97.85	-9.35%	3,044,780 101.09%	3,012,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 4/17/2019 1:05:12 PM Gapped up today, but faces near term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $97 level. Reported earnings +135% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings up more than +25% (C criteria) versus the year ago period. Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$96.68	-1.42 -1.44%	$98.55	$97.96	-1.30%	817,757 87.74%	932,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 4/17/2019 1:06:29 PM Perched at its all-time high today after 13 gains in the span of 14 sessions while several gains were marked by above average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($88.05) in recent months. Reported greatly improved earnings in the 7 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '18. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '12-13 and loss in FY '14.
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