Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2019
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Time of Screening : 4/23/2019 12:10:11 PM Report Released : 4/23/2019 1:33:21 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
AUDC - NASDAQ Audiocodes Ltd	$16.94	+0.70 4.33%	$17.10	208,780 108.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 192,000	$16.36 3.56%	3/20/2019	$13.66	PP = $15.06 MB = $15.81
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2019 12:11:51 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level and getting extended from the prior base. Prior high ($14.96) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($14.12). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/20/2019. Click here.
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TEAM - NASDAQ Atlassian Corp Plc	$105.58	+1.83 1.76%	$105.93	1,552,281 95.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,621,000	$117.06 -9.81%	4/16/2019	$114.77	PP = $116.80 MB = $122.64
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2019 1:22:09 PM G - Rebounding after a damaging gap down and volume-driven loss on 4/18/19 violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal. That short-term average may act as resistance, but a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($108.84) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +133% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/9/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$486.26	+15.24 3.24%	$487.63	$474.45	2.49%	74,265 92.83%	80,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 4/23/2019 12:12:57 PM Hitting a new all-time high. The 4/12/19 mid-day report last noted - "Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings -45% on +19% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady."
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$66.69	+2.48 3.86%	$69.69	$65.64	1.60%	2,803,992 128.39%	2,184,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 4/23/2019 12:36:57 PM Gapped up today after reporting earnings +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, getting more extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. The past 5 consecutive quarterly earnings increases were at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent quarterly comparisons showed encouraging acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$14.65	+0.61 4.34%	$14.70	$14.25	2.81%	80,865 101.08%	80,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 4/23/2019 12:38:30 PM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm is hitting another new 52-week high today. During 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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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$127.66	+0.95 0.75%	$128.21	$129.47	-1.40%	393,074 102.90%	382,000
Most Recent Note for CSL - 4/23/2019 12:40:06 PM Still hovering within striking distance of its all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$33.42	-0.93 -2.71%	$34.50	$34.39	-2.82%	131,526 125.26%	105,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 4/23/2019 12:41:07 PM After completing a Secondary Offering on 4/17/19 it spiked to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports 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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DLHC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing D L H Holdings Corp	$6.08	+0.23 3.93%	$6.10	$6.78	-10.32%	74,434 145.95%	51,000
Most Recent Note for DLHC - 4/23/2019 12:42:15 PM Thinly-traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is sputtering below its 50 DMA line. The 3/25/19 mid-day report last noted fundamental concerns - "The 5 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$92.73	+2.31 2.55%	$93.72	$108.24	-14.33%	1,275,853 91.99%	1,387,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 4/23/2019 12:46:07 PM Reported earnings +21% on +29% sales revenues for the Feb '19 quarter. Rebounding in recent months after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution near its high in the 6/13/18 mid-day report - "This China-based Consumer Services - Education firm had a 'negative reversal' on 1/16/18 after hitting a new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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EME - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Emcor Group Inc	$80.30	+0.42 0.53%	$80.46	$82.04	-2.12%	442,533 108.73%	407,000
Most Recent Note for EME - 4/23/2019 12:47:19 PM Rebounding near its all-time high with a streak of 9 consecutive gains and recent gains were backed by heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. 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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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$57.00	+0.06 0.11%	$57.33	$59.83	-4.73%	215,284 92.00%	234,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 4/23/2019 12:48:25 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, holding its ground after volume-driven gains. Its 50 and 200 DMA lines define near term support in the $52 area. Reported earnings +49% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings were flat for FY '17 just matching the year earlier (A criteria), and also included a downturn in FY '14.
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$47.62	-0.10 -0.21%	$47.85	$49.25	-3.31%	423,444 109.42%	387,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 4/23/2019 12:49:01 PM Perched near its all-time high, consolidating in a tight range after M&A news on 3/19/19. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Dec '18 earnings +19% on +16% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) were up and down since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/01/14."
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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$264.89	-2.74 -1.02%	$266.59	$277.05	-4.39%	303,564 96.37%	315,000
Most Recent Note for LII - 4/23/2019 12:49:34 PM Reported +38% earnings on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Pulling back from its all-time high, enduring distributional pressure since noted with caution in the 4/09/19 mid-day report "Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth."
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$87.74	-2.28 -2.53%	$89.78	$91.70	-4.32%	720,390 110.66%	651,000
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 4/23/2019 12:53:07 PM Pulling back today after it gapped up for a big volume-driven gain on the prior session and hit a new all-time high. Due to report Mar '19 quarterly earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Reported earnings -2% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MRCY - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Mercury Systems Inc	$72.89	+2.52 3.57%	$73.40	$71.01	2.64%	350,360 113.39%	309,000
Most Recent Note for MRCY - 4/23/2019 12:54:32 PM Gapped up again today hitting another new all-time high with a volume-driven gain. Due to report earnings news 4/30/19. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the orderly consolidation since noted in the 3/15/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +68% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been great after a downturn and loss in FY '13. Completed new Public Offerings on 1/26/17 and 4/07/16."
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MTG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance M G I C Invt Corp	$14.16	+0.41 2.98%	$14.24	$14.14	0.14%	2,999,016 126.75%	2,366,000
Most Recent Note for MTG - 4/23/2019 12:56:11 PM Reported Mar '19 quarterly earnings +11% on +10% sales revenues, the 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth history indicates no new product or service (N criteria) in great demand.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$138.22	+0.82 0.60%	$140.29	$137.41	0.59%	194,512 110.52%	176,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 4/23/2019 12:56:49 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 an impressive streak. 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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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$95.11	+0.59 0.62%	$95.22	$103.00	-7.67%	498,727 93.39%	534,000
Most Recent Note for PKI - 4/23/2019 12:58:35 PM Slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with a streak of volume-driven losses after last noted in the 4/12/19 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +22% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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QSR - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Restaurant Brands International Inc	$66.42	+0.50 0.76%	$66.85	$67.93	-2.22%	1,239,859 77.20%	1,606,000
Most Recent Note for QSR - 4/23/2019 12:59:31 PM Pulled back with heavy volume on the prior session and the mid-day report cautioned members - "Due to report earnings news. Recently wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction challenging previously stubborn resistance in the $65-68 area. Reported earnings +3% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$138.40	-0.09 -0.06%	$138.46	$149.85	-7.64%	272,483 83.07%	328,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 4/23/2019 1:00:16 PM Rebounding after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/08/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +34% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and waning sales revenues is a concern, fundamentally. Limited history since its $52 IPO in Oct '15. 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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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$182.38	+0.37 0.20%	$182.72	$183.58	-0.65%	1,142,395 87.81%	1,301,000
Most Recent Note for RHT - 4/23/2019 1:08:47 PM Holding its ground since a gap up 10/29/18 on M&A news with IBM. Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the Feb '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a great match guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady.
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SAR - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Saratoga Investment Corp	$25.01	+0.18 0.71%	$25.20	$28.30	-11.63%	39,783 102.01%	39,000
Most Recent Note for SAR - 4/23/2019 1:11:00 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after a deep consolidation. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Nov '18 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$459.15	+7.26 1.61%	$465.10	$479.64	-4.27%	629,499 112.21%	561,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 4/23/2019 1:13:40 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after a choppy consolidation since its September '18 peak. Reported earnings +1% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving since a downturn in FY '07 - '09.
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SOI - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure	$19.26	+0.34 1.80%	$19.31	$20.18	-4.56%	554,814 118.80%	467,000
Most Recent Note for SOI - 4/23/2019 1:15:47 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after a choppy consolidation since its Jan '18 peak. The 4/15/19 mid-day report last noted - "Quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since FY '16. History is limited and has been choppy since its $12 IPO in May '17 and an additional Public Offering in Nov '17."
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TDY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Teledyne Tech Inc	$253.67	+3.51 1.40%	$253.67	$255.00	-0.52%	219,273 141.47%	155,000
Most Recent Note for TDY - 4/23/2019 1:18:03 PM Perched at its all-time high, due to report Mar '19 quarterly earnings results. Last noted in the 1/29/19 mid-day report - "Report earnings +26% on +6% sales revenues for Dec '18. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$265.96	+6.87 2.65%	$267.46	$282.98	-6.02%	1,345,750 90.68%	1,484,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 4/23/2019 1:25:20 PM Found prompt support and it is rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($262) with today's big volume-driven gain. It wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction, then encountered distributional pressure last week. 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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WLFC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Willis Lease Financial	$47.67	+1.62 3.52%	$47.81	$46.29	2.98%	11,286 112.86%	10,000
Most Recent Note for WLFC - 4/23/2019 1:30:06 PM Thinly traded aircraft equipment leasing firm is hitting a new all-time high with today's 9th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed great earnings improvements and sales revenues increases. Prior history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$55.56	-1.01 -1.79%	$56.89	$57.09	-2.68%	96,354 82.35%	117,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 4/23/2019 1:32:01 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is pulling back today after hitting new all-time highs last week with gains backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +11% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 11/13/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to deceleration in sales revenues growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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YETI - NYSE - Leisure-Products Yeti Holdings Inc	$31.87	+0.96 3.11%	$32.71	$34.43	-7.44%	1,317,638 77.05%	1,710,000
Most Recent Note for YETI - 4/23/2019 1:33:14 PM There was a "negative reversal" on 3/28/19 after hitting a new high and it has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Prior mid-day reports noted - Bullish action came after it reported earnings +375% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 10/25/18."
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