Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 30th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2019
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Time of Screening : 4/30/2019 12:13:26 PM Report Released : 4/30/2019 1:16:13 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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
ANET - NYSE Arista Networks, Inc	$309.33	-7.55 -2.38%	$316.07	633,305 74.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 855,000	$331.27 -6.62%	3/13/2019	$295.38	PP = $313.37 MB = $329.04
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2019 12:18:18 PM Y - Slumping below the pivot point and back into the previous base with a big loss today on higher volume raising concerns. Its 50 DMA line ($302.55)defines important near-term support to watch. Due to report earnings news on May 2nd after the close. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/22/2019. Click here.
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ZBRA - NASDAQ Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$212.24	-14.67 -6.47%	$226.34	588,917 138.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 425,000	$237.15 -10.50%	2/14/2019	$198.10	PP = $184.85 MB = $194.09
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2019 1:15:07 PM G - Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($214.35) with today's 4th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/25/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATAX - NASDAQ - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc America First Multfm Inv	$7.12	+0.11 1.57%	$7.24	$7.02	1.42%	284,800 252.04%	113,000
Most Recent Note for ATAX - 4/30/2019 12:19:48 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$1,053.50	+9.69 0.93%	$1,055.10	$1,051.69	0.17%	41,545 75.54%	55,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 4/30/2019 12:22:37 PM Very extended from any sound base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Stubbornly held its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '18. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Decelerating sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are fundamental concerns."
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$501.83	+3.89 0.78%	$509.99	$504.42	-0.51%	64,568 77.79%	83,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 4/30/2019 12:27:11 PM Hitting another new all-time high today, extended from its prior high ($467 on 8/21/18). Reported earnings +40% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior mid-day reports 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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CNI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Natl Ry Co	$92.42	-1.49 -1.59%	$92.42	$94.63	-2.34%	715,613 71.85%	996,000
Most Recent Note for CNI - 4/30/2019 12:36:48 PM Gapped down today after wedging into new all-time high territory. Encountered distributional pressure since the 4/04/19 mid-day report noted - "This Canadian railroad operator has rebounded near its 52-week high after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$14.83	+0.03 0.21%	$15.00	$14.87	-0.26%	70,004 79.55%	88,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 4/30/2019 12:38:01 PM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm hit another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain, ver extended from any sound base. 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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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$99.97	+1.44 1.46%	$99.98	$109.74	-8.91%	275,439 82.96%	332,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 4/30/2019 12:39:43 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +39% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Stalled after hitting a new all-time high when noted with caution in the 2/11/19 mid-day report - "Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings +28% on +18% sales revenues over the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain, as this Portland, OR based Apparel - Clothing Mfg firm's prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CRI - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Carters Inc	$105.78	-1.46 -1.36%	$107.98	$118.22	-10.52%	648,210 81.54%	795,000
Most Recent Note for CRI - 4/30/2019 12:40:24 PM Reported earnings -20% on -2% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns.
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DLA - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Delta Apparel Inc	$23.60	-0.25 -1.05%	$24.15	$24.99	-5.56%	20,071 125.44%	16,000
Most Recent Note for DLA - 4/30/2019 12:42:01 PM Greenville, SC - based Apparel firm is consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($23.47) and within striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases in the Dec and Sep '18 quarters, but prior comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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EMCI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance E M C Insurance Grp Inc	$31.83	-0.19 -0.59%	$32.00	$33.32	-4.47%	7,601 76.01%	10,000
Most Recent Note for EMCI - 4/30/2019 12:42:31 PM Hovering near its 52-week high in a tight range in recent months following M&A news 11/16/18. Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ENFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Entegra Financial Corp	$29.50	+0.07 0.24%	$29.50	$30.70	-3.91%	54,302 100.56%	54,000
Most Recent Note for ENFC - 4/30/2019 12:42:43 PM Gapped up on 4/24/19 challenging its 52-week high following M&A news. Reported earnings -6% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '19 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving after a loss in FY '13.
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,185.47	-102.11 -7.93%	$1,192.81	$1,289.27	-8.05%	3,578,724 276.35%	1,295,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 4/30/2019 12:44:13 PM Gapped down today after reporting earnings +9% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 3,706 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$1,193.95	-102.25 -7.89%	$1,200.98	$1,296.98	-7.94%	4,082,382 286.68%	1,424,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 4/30/2019 12:45:08 PM Gapped down today after reporting earnings +9% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 4,692 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria).
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$23.27	+0.00 0.00%	$23.64	$25.31	-8.06%	844,838 72.83%	1,160,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 4/30/2019 12:45:37 PM Encountering distributional pressure and there was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high when noted with caution in the 4/11/19 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Formed an orderly flat base since noted in the 3/11/19 mid-day report - "Bullish action came after it reported earnings +165% on +40% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '15. Completed new Public Offerings on 12/01/17 and 3/25/15.'"
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HLI - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Houlihan Lokey Inc	$49.11	-0.39 -0.79%	$49.70	$53.20	-7.69%	129,290 70.27%	184,000
Most Recent Note for HLI - 4/30/2019 12:48:15 PM Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since it proposed another Secondary Offering on 5/30/18. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/28/18. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/12/18.
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IR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Ingersoll-Rand Co Cl A	$121.18	+0.72 0.60%	$123.69	$121.85	-0.55%	2,026,528 150.22%	1,349,000
Most Recent Note for IR - 4/30/2019 12:48:42 PM Gapped up for a new all-time high on the prior session following M&A news. Due to report earnings news before the open on Tuesday. Made steady progress since noted in the 1/30/19 mid-day report - "Rallying above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported Dec '18 quarterly earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth showed encouraging acceleration."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$252.17	+5.04 2.04%	$257.43	$248.21	1.60%	3,531,386 116.74%	3,025,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 4/30/2019 12:50:50 PM Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Rebounded impressively after slumping below its 200 DMA line during the consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/24/18.
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$90.82	-0.17 -0.19%	$93.10	$98.60	-7.89%	618,370 91.61%	675,000
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 4/30/2019 12:52:26 PM Hit a new all-time high on the prior session but ended near the session low. Reported earnings +13% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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PAYS - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Paysign Inc	$8.48	-0.66 -7.22%	$9.22	$9.55	-11.20%	345,775 108.73%	318,000
Most Recent Note for PAYS - 4/30/2019 12:59:02 PM Changed its name from TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPNL). Perched near its 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during the consolidation after the 4/01/19 mid-day report cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern for this company hailing from the Finance - Credit Card/Payment Processing industry group."
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PCAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Paccar Inc	$71.24	-0.08 -0.11%	$73.00	$72.89	-2.26%	1,447,520 78.24%	1,850,000
Most Recent Note for PCAR - 4/30/2019 1:01:25 PM Reported earnings +25% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarters showed much better than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern.
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RCL - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Royal Caribbean Cruises	$120.54	-1.74 -1.42%	$121.88	$133.60	-9.78%	994,680 74.68%	1,332,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 4/30/2019 1:02:56 PM Due to report earnings news before the open tomorrow. The 4/18/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain."
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$61.88	+0.13 0.21%	$65.00	$63.65	-2.78%	365,835 95.27%	384,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 4/30/2019 1:04:17 PM Hit a new 52-week high today but erased much of the considerable early gain. Reported earnings +23% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$787.31	-34.69 -4.22%	$822.00	$915.66	-14.02%	19,325 120.78%	16,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 4/30/2019 1:08:10 PM Reported earnings +222% on +219% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Abruptly retreated from its all-time high with volume-driven losses testing its 50 DMA line ($793) which defines important support. Encountering distributional pressure since noted with caution in the 4/12/19 mid-day report - "It did not form a sound base. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted on 10/22/18 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list. Reported earnings +117% on +133% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter continuing its strong earnings track record."
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VMC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Vulcan Materials Co	$125.78	+2.72 2.21%	$126.06	$133.59	-5.85%	748,607 70.03%	1,069,000
Most Recent Note for VMC - 4/30/2019 1:12:26 PM Due to report earnings news on 5/02/19. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but with sub par sales revenues growth Quarterly sales revenues increases should be +18% to +25% or more and are better if accelerating over prior quarters.
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WWD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Woodward Inc	$109.90	+6.98 6.78%	$114.55	$105.21	4.46%	496,719 124.80%	398,000
Most Recent Note for WWD - 4/30/2019 1:13:39 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big gap up gain. It found support above its 50 DMA line during an orderly consolidation in recent weeks, however it did not form a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +71% on +38% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings history has been slow and steady.
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$8.18	+0.26 3.28%	$8.35	$9.07	-9.81%	474,994 70.89%	670,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 4/30/2019 1:16:06 PM Reported earnings +13% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter. Due to report earnings news on 5/02/19. Noted with caution in the 2/22/19 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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