Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 2ND, 2018
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Time of Screening : 5/2/2018 12:05:26 PM Report Released : 5/2/2018 12:52:29 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
MA - NYSE Mastercard Inc Cl A	$184.96	+4.71 2.61%	$188.25	4,962,976 124.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,988,000	$183.73 0.67%	5/2/2018	$184.96	PP = $183.83 MB = $193.02
Most Recent Note - 5/2/2018 12:31:00 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/13/18 high plus 10 cents. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, rising from a riskier "late stage" base. Reported earnings +49% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system, sequential quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging sales revenues acceleration and earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been good. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/11/2012. Click here.
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PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$105.37	-7.22 -6.41%	$108.85	1,064,892 158.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 673,000	$118.45 -11.04%	2/15/2018	$95.01	PP = $93.61 MB = $98.29
Most Recent Note - 5/2/2018 12:37:43 PM G - Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line ($108.36) after it reported earnings +56% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Below the 50 DMA line its recent low ($101.55 on 4/04/18) defines the next important support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/4/2018. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$72.40	-4.90 -6.34%	$73.75	337,183 103.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 325,000	$85.00 -14.82%	4/17/2018	$82.85	PP = $79.50 MB = $83.48
Most Recent Note - 5/2/2018 12:40:59 PM G - Reported earnings +80% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($76.45) and also undercutting the prior low ($70.85 on 3/28/18) triggering technical sell signals. Its color code was changed to green. 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 4/18/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$600.00	+9.22 1.56%	$607.49	11,660 83.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 14,000	$593.38 1.12%	4/13/2018	$547.85	PP = $552.10 MB = $579.71
Most Recent Note - 5/2/2018 12:46:34 PM G - Color code is changed to green after getting extended from the prior base. Reported strong results for the Mar '18 quarter and gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain, rallying above the pivot point cited based on its 2/28/18 high plus 10 cents. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch above the recent lows ($480). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/20/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$298.70	-11.80 -3.80%	$310.39	$311.60	-4.14%	417,064 96.32%	433,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 5/2/2018 12:11:42 PM Pulling back today after wedging up to touch a new all-time high, Recently found support when testing its 50 DMA line. Downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, but growth rate afterward has been great. Due to report earnings news before the open on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Reported Dec '17 quarterly earnings +106% on +34% sales revenues. The past 5 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AZUL - NYSE - Transportation-Airline Azul S A Ads	$30.48	-0.31 -1.01%	$30.99	$35.05	-13.04%	493,670 112.45%	439,000
Most Recent Note for AZUL - 5/2/2018 12:12:17 PM Rebounding after slumping below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 4/13/18 mid-day report - "This Brazil-based airline company's limited history was noted as a concern since its $20 IPO on 4/11/17."
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BFIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings &; Loans Bankfinancial Corp	$17.20	+0.18 1.06%	$17.20	$17.25	-0.29%	82,860 251.09%	33,000
Most Recent Note for BFIN - 5/2/2018 12:14:29 PM Thinly-traded Bank holding company dipped earlier today yet rebounded near its 52-week high. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth remain concerns.
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$19.87	+0.67 3.48%	$19.90	$20.58	-3.46%	329,289 75.35%	437,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 5/2/2018 12:15:53 PM Encountered distributional pressure after it touched a new 52-week high on 4/26/18. Rebounded near its prior high with volume-driven gains last week. Consolidated in an orderly fashion since noted with caution in the 2/02/18 mid-day report - "Priced a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. Reported earnings +18% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 showed better earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) remain fundamental concerns."
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CAMT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Camtek Ltd	$6.97	+0.10 1.46%	$7.26	$7.96	-12.44%	90,634 98.52%	92,000
Most Recent Note for CAMT - 5/2/2018 12:17:26 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and challenged its 52-week high with volume-driven gains. Israeli Electronics firm showed great earnings increases in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 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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CHFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Charter Financial Corp	$23.77	+0.39 1.67%	$23.79	$24.00	-0.96%	70,193 104.77%	67,000
Most Recent Note for CHFN - 5/2/2018 12:17:39 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 4/25/18 M&A news. Reported earnings +55% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$113.73	+4.96 4.56%	$114.31	$113.88	-0.14%	6,519,066 466.65%	1,397,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 5/2/2018 12:19:38 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain today. Reported earnings +94% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 2/15/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10."
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DCT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT D C T Industrial Tr Inc	$66.06	-0.19 -0.29%	$66.34	$66.53	-0.71%	656,387 95.82%	685,000
Most Recent Note for DCT - 5/2/2018 12:20:11 PM Gapped up on 4/30/18 following M&A news. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$22.69	+0.78 3.54%	$22.92	$24.95	-9.08%	4,402,299 97.70%	4,506,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 5/2/2018 12:20:46 PM Encountered distributional pressure last week while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. This UK-based car and truck maker reported Mar '18 earnings +76% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par but improving, and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$44.53	+0.03 0.06%	$44.60	$45.00	-1.06%	1,051,070 173.44%	606,000
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 5/2/2018 12:21:18 PM Gapped up on 4/30/18 following M&A news. Reported earnings +31% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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INGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Inogen, Inc	$165.13	-8.04 -4.64%	$172.58	$175.33	-5.82%	184,485 113.18%	163,000
Most Recent Note for INGN - 5/2/2018 12:22:35 PM Pulling back today after a considerable "breakaway gap" and new all-time high on the prior session. Very extended from prior highs in the $134 area. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +78% on +51% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Encouraging sales revenues acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons as earnings came in near or well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$17.90	-0.10 -0.55%	$18.20	$18.25	-1.91%	24,320 202.67%	12,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 5/2/2018 12:23:21 PM Hovering at its 52-week high today after 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported a big earnings increase on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly revenues have been below $10 million, and while growing, they remain rather minuscule. Limited history is a concern while up considerably from its $6 IPO in July '14.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$28.88	+2.38 8.96%	$29.20	$29.70	-2.78%	184,456 100.80%	183,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 5/2/2018 12:24:56 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line and rallying within close striking distance of its all-time high with today's big gain. Reported earnings +61% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady and sales revenues growth has been sub par, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$39.51	+6.00 17.91%	$41.33	$36.81	7.33%	480,710 258.45%	186,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 5/2/2018 12:33:12 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +82% on +82% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, marking the 3rd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '15. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/17.
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MGPI - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods M G P Ingredients Inc	$84.50	-8.49 -9.13%	$90.00	$98.65	-14.34%	196,365 87.66%	224,000
Most Recent Note for MGPI - 5/2/2018 12:35:30 PM Gapped down today with a big loss undercutting its 50 DMA line, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high hit on Monday. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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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NEO - NASDAQ - Medical-Services NeoGenomics Inc	$10.07	+0.09 0.90%	$10.18	$11.63	-13.41%	272,931 81.96%	333,000
Most Recent Note for NEO - 5/2/2018 12:36:44 PM 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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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$18.60	+0.80 4.49%	$19.20	$19.60	-5.10%	440,998 78.47%	562,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 5/2/2018 12:40:19 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a big gain today, rallying near its 52-week and all-time high. Reported earnings +171% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$125.99	+3.51 2.87%	$127.00	$131.20	-3.97%	335,707 82.69%	406,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 5/2/2018 12:43:03 PM Gapped up today challenging prior highs after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Due to report earnings news after the close on Thursday, May 3rd. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, but its 4 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$51.15	-1.63 -3.09%	$52.50	$52.98	-3.45%	377,709 89.08%	424,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 5/2/2018 12:44:28 PM Hit another new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session, but the mid-day report cautioned members - "Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating. Reported earnings +78% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '18 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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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$247.83	+5.07 2.09%	$258.27	$257.93	-3.92%	345,361 143.30%	241,000
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 5/2/2018 12:49:06 PM Gapped up today and traded near its all-time high. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +73% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$29.59	+0.54 1.85%	$30.95	$29.82	-0.78%	657,230 115.10%	571,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 5/2/2018 12:51:19 PM This Oil & Gas - US Exploration & Production LP is hitting another new 52-week high today adding to a prior streak of volume-driven gains after recently rising from a 10-week base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 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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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$79.00	-4.40 -5.28%	$80.45	$86.38	-8.54%	3,050,443 125.43%	2,432,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 5/2/2018 12:52:24 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($83.10). Reported earnings +42% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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