Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 3rd, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 3RD, 2019
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Time of Screening : 5/3/2019 12:10:51 PM Report Released : 5/3/2019 1:30:05 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
FTNT - NASDAQ Fortinet Inc	$85.61	-5.90 -6.45%	$86.32	2,348,568 140.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,666,000	$96.96 -11.70%	4/10/2019	$89.76	PP = $88.70 MB = $93.14
Most Recent Note - 5/3/2019 12:40:02 PM G - Reported earnings +39% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Color code is changed to green after a gap down today violated prior highs in the $88 area and its 50 DMA line ($87.20) triggering a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/10/2019. Click here.
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PLNT - NYSE Planet Fitness Inc	$74.90	-0.45 -0.60%	$75.60	3,107,871 208.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,490,000	$77.34 -3.15%	11/7/2018	$57.10	PP = $55.45 MB = $58.22
Most Recent Note - 5/3/2019 1:13:36 PM G - Pulled back and tested support at its 50 DMA line ($68.55) today with a volume-driven loss after reporting earnings +30% on +23% sales revenues for its first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It remains very extended from any sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/5/2019. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$92.65	+0.88 0.96%	$93.78	254,269 81.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 312,000	$98.30 -5.75%	5/2/2019	$91.25	PP = $98.40 MB = $103.32
Most Recent Note - 5/3/2019 1:25:51 PM Y - On track today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Finished in the middle of a wider than usual intra-day trading range on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited still based on its 7/24/18 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history. Perched near its 52-week and all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Price action was choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/08/18 but fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/2/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACIA - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Acacia Communications	$58.13	-2.43 -4.00%	$59.65	$62.18	-6.52%	623,773 65.25%	956,000
Most Recent Note for ACIA - 5/3/2019 12:12:52 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Earnings rose +270% on +44% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed shrinking sales and earnings versus the year ago periods. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution after it proposed a new Public Offering on 9/26/16, up from its $23 IPO on 5/13/16,
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$1,958.00	+57.18 3.01%	$1,964.40	$2,050.50	-4.51%	3,640,783 87.62%	4,155,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 5/3/2019 12:15:33 PM Gapped up today, rebounding toward its all-time high after a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/15/18 mid-day report. Earnings increases in the 6 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '19 were very strong, well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BRKR - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Bruker Corp	$43.87	+5.28 13.68%	$44.47	$40.25	8.99%	1,140,349 163.84%	696,000
Most Recent Note for BRKR - 5/3/2019 12:16:55 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been up and down, and waning sales revenues also leave fundamental concerns.
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CLCT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Collectors Universe Inc	$18.88	-0.47 -2.43%	$19.50	$19.35	-2.43%	34,777 75.60%	46,000
Most Recent Note for CLCT - 5/3/2019 12:24:14 PM Recent quarters Mar '19 and Dec '18 showed great earnings increases, but its prior sales and earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines.
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CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$15.82	+0.31 2.00%	$15.82	$15.80	0.13%	64,752 67.45%	96,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 5/3/2019 12:25:13 PM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm hit another new 52-week high with today's gain, getting very 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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CSCO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Cisco Systems Inc	$54.53	-0.41 -0.74%	$54.82	$57.53	-5.21%	14,065,099 73.48%	19,142,000
Most Recent Note for CSCO - 5/3/2019 12:25:48 PM Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain a concern today, as when noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report.
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CSGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S G Systems Inc	$46.68	-1.26 -2.63%	$47.75	$49.75	-6.17%	118,588 70.59%	168,000
Most Recent Note for CSGS - 5/3/2019 12:27:06 PM Reported earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth for this Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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EMCI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance E M C Insurance Grp Inc	$32.76	+0.54 1.68%	$32.85	$33.32	-1.68%	9,955 99.55%	10,000
Most Recent Note for EMCI - 5/3/2019 12:30:44 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	$29.52	+0.02 0.07%	$29.60	$30.70	-3.84%	183,646 306.08%	60,000
Most Recent Note for ENFC - 5/3/2019 12:30:58 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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EPRT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Essential Properties Realty Trust	$20.64	+0.14 0.68%	$20.72	$20.95	-1.48%	543,883 76.50%	711,000
Most Recent Note for EPRT - 5/3/2019 12:36:42 PM Extended from any sound base. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Completed its $14.00 IPO on 6/21/18 and completed an additional Public Offering on 3/13/19. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '18 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases.
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ITT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen I T T Corp	$62.07	+2.52 4.23%	$63.50	$63.08	-1.60%	428,002 73.79%	580,000
Most Recent Note for ITT - 5/3/2019 12:43:14 PM Reported earnings +18% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Gapped up today and at the earlier session high hit new 52-week and all-time highs. Tested support at its 50 DMA line on the prior sesssion. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues growth and earnings increases in its quarterly comparisons (C criteria) versus the year ago period have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) has been up and down."
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$82.09	-0.19 -0.23%	$83.57	$83.40	-1.57%	35,991 92.28%	39,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 5/3/2019 12:45:25 PM Spiked to new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '19 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is also a concern.
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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$218.43	-4.62 -2.07%	$222.97	$224.30	-2.62%	56,356 72.25%	78,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 5/3/2019 12:46:36 PM Fundamental concerns remain after it reported sub par Mar '19 sales revenues and earnings. Last noted in the 4/02/19 mid-day report with caution - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation. Reported earnings +19% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Its 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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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$84.02	+9.93 13.40%	$85.00	$79.34	5.89%	1,440,658 211.24%	682,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 5/3/2019 12:51:02 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with a big gap up and volume-driven gain today. Reported earnings +77% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 7th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$144.75	-11.43 -7.32%	$148.36	$161.22	-10.22%	456,307 175.50%	260,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 5/3/2019 12:54:20 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($143.76), abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Last noted with caution in the 4/26/19 mid-day report after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +6% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$145.76	+3.41 2.40%	$148.43	$147.59	-1.24%	666,758 80.14%	832,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 5/3/2019 12:56:09 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line, and early gains today reached a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY 14, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MTZ - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Mastec Inc	$50.21	+0.00 0.00%	$53.80	$54.70	-8.21%	668,739 75.91%	881,000
Most Recent Note for MTZ - 5/3/2019 12:59:37 PM Reversed into the red after gapping up today challenging its 52-week high, slumping back toward its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +66% on +9% sales for the Mar '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Erratic sales revenues and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns with respect to the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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NEO - NASDAQ - Medical-Services NeoGenomics Inc	$22.80	+0.31 1.38%	$23.12	$22.51	1.29%	569,398 70.82%	804,000
Most Recent Note for NEO - 5/3/2019 1:06:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +133% on +51% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Sequential quarterly comparisons show impressive acceleration in its sales revenues growth rate with impressive earnings improvement. 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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OLED - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Universal Display Corp	$179.29	+22.69 14.49%	$190.00	$174.87	2.53%	2,355,646 287.27%	820,000
Most Recent Note for OLED - 5/3/2019 1:10:31 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume. Reported very strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Rebounding after a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/29/18,
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POST - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Post Holdings Inc	$103.45	-6.30 -5.74%	$108.30	$113.73	-9.04%	456,937 96.00%	476,000
Most Recent Note for POST - 5/3/2019 1:20:32 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +21% on -13% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, a 2nd quarter of waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic, not strong and steady.
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QFIN - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty 360 Finance Inc Cl A Ads	$20.88	+0.92 4.61%	$21.50	$24.45	-14.60%	108,068 136.79%	79,000
Most Recent Note for QFIN - 5/3/2019 1:21:46 PM Pulled back from its all-time high in recent weeks after spiking higher with a big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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TRP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Transcanada Corp	$46.81	-0.17 -0.36%	$47.33	$47.91	-2.30%	971,611 67.52%	1,439,000
Most Recent Note for TRP - 5/3/2019 1:26:55 PM Reported earnings +9% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '19 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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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$10.49	+2.26 27.46%	$10.82	$9.07	15.66%	3,877,050 541.49%	716,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 5/3/2019 1:30:00 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings -13% on +76% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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