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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 5/10/2017 11:31:53 AM Report Released : 5/10/2017 12:34:14 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
HLI - NYSE Houlihan Lokey Inc	$35.85	+1.88 5.53%	$36.65	268,955 108.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 247,000	$34.95 2.58%	5/10/2017	$35.85	PP = $35.05 MB = $36.80
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2017 11:48:43 AM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base. There was a "breakaway gap" today hitting new all-time highs after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +37% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$77.45	+2.62 3.50%	$78.79	166,110 97.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 171,000	$75.70 2.31%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2017 11:50:37 AM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $64 area and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch. Due to report earnings results for first quarter ended March 31, 2017 after the US market closes on May 10, 2017. The Sep and Dec '16 earnings were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its waning sales revenues growth rate was noted as a fundamental concern. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/19/2017. Click here.
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INGN - NASDAQ Inogen, Inc	$82.04	-1.73 -2.07%	$88.62	153,242 83.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 184,000	$85.94 -4.54%	4/17/2017	$76.77	PP = $80.04 MB = $84.04
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2017 11:53:19 AM Y - Trading in a wide intra-day range today after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +125% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Recent gains above the pivot point lacked the minimum +40% above average volume needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $79 area define support along with its 50 DMA line ($77.35). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/1/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALRM - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Alarm.Com Holdings, Inc	$32.35	-0.24 -0.72%	$32.94	$34.43	-6.06%	170,430 57.58%	296,000
Most Recent Note for ALRM - 5/10/2017 11:34:19 AM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating after challenging its 52-week high. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +77% on +26% sales revenues, its 5th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Up from its $14 IPO on 6/26/15.
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$37.51	+0.51 1.38%	$37.51	$37.50	0.03%	1,673,738 203.12%	824,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 5/10/2017 11:36:27 AM Hitting new 52-week highs with a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by volume. Reported Mar '17 earnings +15% on +16% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. This Chinese Internet - Content firm has a new CEO as of 6/27/16. It completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$119.41	-0.59 -0.49%	$120.33	$120.00	-0.49%	5,235,778 58.27%	8,986,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 5/10/2017 11:37:45 AM No resistance remains due to overhead supply as it perched at its 52-week high after a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +30% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14. Owned already by 2,395 top-rated funds, whereas the fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when beginning to attract institutional interest.
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COHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Coherent Inc	$244.52	+24.47 11.12%	$252.87	$226.72	7.85%	583,664 166.29%	351,000
Most Recent Note for COHR - 5/10/2017 11:39:30 AM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +180% on +112% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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ELOS - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Syneron Medical Ltd	$10.88	-0.08 -0.68%	$10.95	$11.43	-4.86%	1,176,886 165.06%	713,000
Most Recent Note for ELOS - 5/10/2017 11:40:26 AM Holding its ground near multi-year highs following 4/03/17 M&A news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual (A criteria) earnings and sub par sales revenues growth history. This Israeli Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/30/05."
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GDOT - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Green Dot Corp Cl A	$36.64	+2.15 6.23%	$38.34	$35.12	4.33%	494,093 169.79%	291,000
Most Recent Note for GDOT - 5/10/2017 11:42:20 AM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +28% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$43.32	+0.47 1.10%	$43.63	$44.04	-1.63%	216,254 138.62%	156,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 5/10/2017 11:55:02 AM Perched at multi-year highs today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been slow since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11.
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MCHP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Microchip Tech	$78.16	+1.71 2.24%	$80.20	$77.32	1.09%	2,698,692 107.82%	2,503,000
Most Recent Note for MCHP - 5/10/2017 12:02:49 PM Gapped up hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +66% on +62% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '12.
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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$33.53	-0.57 -1.67%	$33.69	$34.10	-1.67%	306,159 66.13%	463,000
Most Recent Note for MDC - 5/10/2017 12:03:49 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high. The 5/09/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +126% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter versus the year ago period. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings making it an interesting turn-around story. However, its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been poor. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/05."
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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$54.54	-1.24 -2.22%	$55.24	$56.29	-3.11%	1,830,247 137.20%	1,334,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 5/10/2017 12:04:52 PM Reported earnings +5% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). New CEO on 1/08/15. After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings on 11/09/13, 12/03/13, 3/07/14, 3/09/15, 5/20/15, and 8/11/15.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$278.27	+6.37 2.34%	$281.87	$308.66	-9.85%	868,277 84.54%	1,027,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 5/10/2017 12:09:05 PM Fundamentals remain strong and it is due to report earnings for the Mar '17 quarter today. Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($278.75) today, but faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $308 level. Met resistance at its 50 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/12/17.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$23.27	+1.14 5.15%	$23.42	$22.60	2.96%	334,549 227.58%	147,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 5/10/2017 12:10:50 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session hitting new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons in Sep, Dec '16, and Mar '17 showed sales and earnings improving. Prior earnings history (A criteria) has been quite erratic and below the investment system's guidelines.
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OC - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Owens Corning	$62.49	+0.13 0.21%	$62.80	$63.42	-1.47%	603,013 65.05%	927,000
Most Recent Note for OC - 5/10/2017 12:13:08 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched near all-time highs. Reported earnings +60% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings growth rate has been sub par and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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PCLN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Priceline.com Inc	$1,826.32	-84.81 -4.44%	$1,853.78	$1,927.13	-5.23%	781,769 186.58%	419,000
Most Recent Note for PCLN - 5/10/2017 12:16:48 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high and slumping near its 50 DMA line ($1,785). Reported Mar '17 earnings +7% on +13% sales revenues, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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PETS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Petmed Express Inc	$32.39	-0.23 -0.71%	$33.22	$32.88	-1.49%	543,402 152.21%	357,000
Most Recent Note for PETS - 5/10/2017 12:19:34 PM Spiked to new 52-week and all-time highs with considerable volume-driven gains this week. The 5/09/17 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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PRI - NYSE - Insurance-Life Primerica Inc	$80.95	-3.80 -4.48%	$81.95	$86.45	-6.36%	272,160 87.51%	311,000
Most Recent Note for PRI - 5/10/2017 12:21:01 PM This Insurance - Life firm gapped down from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with today's big loss. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$12.07	+0.01 0.08%	$12.16	$12.72	-5.11%	378,533 133.76%	283,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 5/10/2017 12:22:21 PM Encountered distributional pressure while recently perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +17% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downward turn in its FY '14 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria).
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REX - NYSE - Energy-Alternative/Other Rex American Resources	$105.06	+2.73 2.66%	$106.04	$102.59	2.40%	36,284 62.56%	58,000
Most Recent Note for REX - 5/10/2017 12:25:15 PM Hitting new 52-week highs and perched within striking distance of its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jan '17 quarterly earnings +248% on +13% sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$8.60	-0.20 -2.27%	$8.90	$9.40	-8.51%	18,839 125.59%	15,000
Most Recent Note for TACT - 5/10/2017 12:26:33 PM Pulling back further from its 52-week high with another loss today with above average volume. The 5/08/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +63% on -3% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues growth has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$35.43	+0.02 0.06%	$35.43	$35.46	-0.08%	5,006,241 89.40%	5,600,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 5/10/2017 12:31:46 PM Perched at all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $33.50 area. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +44% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison meeting the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '11. Large supply of 5.18 billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$53.65	-1.32 -2.40%	$53.70	$57.22	-6.24%	1,659,312 149.76%	1,108,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 5/10/2017 12:34:10 PM Recently rebounded toward its 52-week high, but it faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. Reported Mar '17 earnings +97% on +29% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly report above the +25% minimum (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/18/14.
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