Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, 2019
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Time of Screening : 5/7/2019 12:02:16 PM Report Released : 5/7/2019 1:35:52 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
ENSG - NASDAQ Ensign Group Inc	$51.20	-0.83 -1.60%	$53.45	233,388 84.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 277,000	$54.56 -6.16%	4/30/2019	$51.46	PP = $53.30 MB = $55.97
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2019 12:41:48 PM Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($50.32) and still perched within close striking distance of its pivot point. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 4/05/19 high while building on a double bottom base. Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, bellow the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/17/2019. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$87.03	-2.72 -3.03%	$91.05	233,563 71.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 325,100	$98.30 -11.46%	5/2/2019	$91.25	PP = $98.40 MB = $103.32
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2019 1:15:18 PM Y - Encountered distributional pressure in the past week when challenging previously stubborn resistance in the $97-98 area. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($84.38) defines near term support. Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/2/2019. Click here.
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RP - NASDAQ Realpage Inc	$60.02	-3.20 -5.05%	$62.84	1,265,017 195.22% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 648,000	$66.25 -9.41%	5/6/2019	$62.97	PP = $65.92 MB = $69.22
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2019 1:17:45 PM G - Color code was changed to green after violating the 50 DMA line ($61.93) with today's big volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. Reported earnings +8% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/30/19 high in the 5/06/19 mid-day report perched near its 52-week high after a deep 7-month cup-with-handle shaped base. Dec '18 earnings +50% on +21% sales revenues versus the year ago period marked its 4th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '14. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/24/18. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/6/2019. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$109.87	-4.35 -3.80%	$113.50	$119.50	-8.06%	773,335 72.41%	1,068,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 5/7/2019 12:14:42 PM This Chinese Internet - Content firm is perched -7.8% off its all-time high. Due to report earnings news after today's close. Reported earnings +32% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and 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 and rebounded since noted with caution in the 7/06/18 mid-day report. Has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13 and a new Public Offering on 11/20/14.
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ATKR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Atkore International Grp	$26.01	+0.92 3.67%	$26.69	$28.67	-9.28%	295,795 105.27%	281,000
Most Recent Note for ATKR - 5/7/2019 12:19:26 PM Gapped up today rallying toward previously stubborn resistance in the $27-28 range. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '19 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but sequential comparisons have shown deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$182.40	-5.84 -3.10%	$186.45	$211.70	-13.84%	10,736,802 85.60%	12,543,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 5/7/2019 12:24:12 PM Gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session today and undercut its 50 DMA line ($183.59). Due to report earnings news before the open on 5/15/19. Reported earnings +9% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/25/18 mid-day report with caution - "Owned already by 3,116 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14."
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BLD - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Topbuild Corp	$79.65	+5.85 7.93%	$81.98	$87.21	-8.67%	263,821 83.22%	317,000
Most Recent Note for BLD - 5/7/2019 12:37:20 PM Gapped up today for a big volume-driven gain nearly challenging its all-time high. Some resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $87 level. Reported earnings +45% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady since turning profitable in FY '14.
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CODA - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense Coda Octopus Group Inc	$18.45	+1.20 6.96%	$18.95	$17.35	6.34%	336,255 317.22%	106,000
Most Recent Note for CODA - 5/7/2019 12:38:36 PM This thinly-traded Aerospace/Defense firm is hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's big 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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EXPD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Expeditors Intl Wash Inc	$75.51	-3.20 -4.07%	$77.10	$80.69	-6.42%	915,949 91.78%	998,000
Most Recent Note for EXPD - 5/7/2019 12:45:16 PM Retreating from near its all-time high with gap down and big volume-driven loss today, violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +5% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, breaking a streak of 4 strong quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 12/19/18 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Specialized Electronics Fabrinet	$58.60	-1.50 -2.49%	$62.30	$62.31	-5.96%	577,415 159.95%	361,000
Most Recent Note for FN - 5/7/2019 12:47:16 PM Testing its 50 DMA line ($56.73) with today's 2nd volume-driven loss off its all-time high. Reported earnings +30% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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IT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Gartner Inc	$155.87	-5.62 -3.48%	$158.57	$161.85	-3.69%	343,058 91.48%	375,000
Most Recent Note for IT - 5/7/2019 12:51:56 PM Gapped down today after it reported earnings -19% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Rebounded and reached new all-time highs since last noted with caution in the 2/05/19 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$32.23	+1.33 4.30%	$32.53	$36.74	-12.28%	1,171,824 87.25%	1,343,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 5/7/2019 12:56:56 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($32.78) which acted as resistance in recent weeks. Reported strong earnings increases with strong sales revenues growth in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '19. Its Chairman Eric Sprott's previously announced retirement is effective today. Limited history is a concern for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm.
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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$116.34	-8.27 -6.64%	$119.76	$129.03	-9.83%	1,873,901 137.48%	1,363,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 5/7/2019 12:58:42 PM Reported earnings -11% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the strict guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$61.74	+0.35 0.57%	$62.73	$69.95	-11.74%	1,594,248 105.37%	1,513,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 5/7/2019 1:01:42 PM Reported earnings +17% on +45% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with sub par earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17 and another deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 3/12/18 mid-day report.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$141.36	+1.79 1.28%	$143.10	$141.05	0.22%	419,873 90.69%	463,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 5/7/2019 1:03:43 PM Repaired the damage since violating its 50 DMA line and rebounded to hit a new all-time high. Reported +23% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, but the 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate also leaves fundamental concerns.
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MCHP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Microchip Tech	$94.51	-2.47 -2.55%	$95.79	$104.20	-9.30%	2,667,518 108.57%	2,457,000
Most Recent Note for MCHP - 5/7/2019 1:06:34 PM Due to report earnings news. Gapped down today for a 2nd consecutive session, retreating after rebounding to challenge its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +38% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '12 and then matching results for FY '13.
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$91.69	-1.62 -1.74%	$93.43	$98.60	-7.01%	562,292 75.37%	746,000
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 5/7/2019 1:07:56 PM Hovering near its all-time high since last noted with caution in the 4/30/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$79.34	-8.07 -9.23%	$87.99	$89.78	-11.63%	205,771 130.23%	158,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 5/7/2019 1:11:09 PM Big volume-driven loss today is violating its 50 DMA line ($84.85). Reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate was previously noted as a concern, fundamentally. Made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/05/18.
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O - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Realty Income Corp	$67.22	-2.74 -3.92%	$68.17	$74.14	-9.34%	9,276,122 539.31%	1,720,000
Most Recent Note for O - 5/7/2019 1:12:00 PM Gapped down today. Reported earnings +4% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$190.21	+0.84 0.44%	$191.29	$206.43	-7.86%	120,826 69.84%	173,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 5/7/2019 1:16:42 PM Stubbornly holding its ground since a big gap up on 5/01/19 for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +25% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$62.14	+1.66 2.74%	$66.57	$63.18	-1.65%	4,345,922 325.29%	1,336,000
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 5/7/2019 1:19:50 PM This Hunt Valley, MD-based Media - Radio/TV firm powered to a new all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain following M&A news on the prior session. Due to report earnings news. Went through a deep consolidation since noted when it completed a new Public Offering in Mar '17. Reported earnings +26% on +25% sales for the Dec '18 quarter. Prior quarters were erratic and so was its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Has a new CEO as of 1/02/17.
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$484.33	+9.04 1.90%	$485.23	$489.95	-1.15%	222,397 66.19%	336,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 5/7/2019 1:23:11 PM Reported earnings +11% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, yet it made choppy progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/18/16.
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UPLD - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Upland Software Inc	$43.53	-2.93 -6.31%	$45.43	$47.75	-8.84%	279,762 92.94%	301,000
Most Recent Note for UPLD - 5/7/2019 1:30:21 PM Extended from any sound base and consolidating -9.5% off its 52-week high, encountering distributional pressure. Its 50 DMA line recently acted as support. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '19 have shown impressive sales revenues growth and greatly improved earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After years of losses it had a profitable FY '16 and strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth. That helps it better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines calling for 3-5 years of strong and steady earnings growth.
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USFD - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale US Foods Holding Corp	$38.10	+1.31 3.56%	$38.72	$40.92	-6.89%	2,016,008 157.87%	1,277,000
Most Recent Note for USFD - 5/7/2019 1:32:26 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. Through Mar '19 quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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VPG - NYSE - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Vishay Precision Group	$39.96	+1.61 4.19%	$40.51	$45.00	-11.21%	33,814 78.64%	43,000
Most Recent Note for VPG - 5/7/2019 1:35:48 PM Posting a big gain today rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time high Reported earnings +65% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate is a concern. The Dec '18 quarterly earnings increase was +8%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '15, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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