Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 11th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 2017
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DOW 20895.46 -47.65 (-0.23%) | NASDAQ 6101.51 -27.63 (-0.45%) | S&P 500 2387.98 -11.65 (-0.49%)

Time of Screening : 5/11/2017 12:25:28 PM Report Released : 5/11/2017 1:19:52 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$76.51	+1.34 1.78%	$77.90	241,344 134.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 180,000	$78.79 -2.89%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2017 12:54:38 PM G - Perched near its all-time high with today's 4th 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. Report earnings +74% on +4% sales revenues for first quarter ended March 31, 2017. 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Arbor Realty Trust Inc	$8.22	-0.53 -6.01%	$8.27	$8.99	-8.62%	2,722,690 1,143.99%	238,000
Most Recent Note for ABR - 5/11/2017 12:27:47 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +154% on +156% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$78.36	-2.25 -2.79%	$79.00	$81.23	-3.53%	849,539 345.34%	246,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 5/11/2017 12:48:10 PM Reported earnings +20% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Gapped down from new highs. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/19/15, 8/11/15, 5/29/15, 12/11/14, 3/26/14 and 6/12/13.
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CEVA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ceva Inc	$42.55	-0.25 -0.58%	$42.85	$43.88	-3.03%	138,283 90.98%	152,000
Most Recent Note for CEVA - 5/11/2017 12:49:22 PM Perched at all-time highs following a streak of volume-driven gains. Through Mar '17 earnings increases were above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has been a concern. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/22/11.
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$108.01	-0.15 -0.14%	$109.32	$110.61	-2.35%	2,998,905 110.13%	2,723,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 5/11/2017 12:50:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +262% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ELOS - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Syneron Medical Ltd	$10.85	+0.00 0.00%	$10.90	$11.43	-5.07%	972,278 131.92%	737,000
Most Recent Note for ELOS - 5/11/2017 12:51:17 PM 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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FSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First South Bancorp	$13.48	+0.18 1.35%	$13.49	$13.68	-1.46%	22,889 190.74%	12,000
Most Recent Note for FSBK - 5/11/2017 12:52:07 PM Perched near its 52-week high after recently testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong but sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Guaranty Bancorp	$24.93	+0.13 0.50%	$24.95	$27.30	-8.70%	179,586 146.00%	123,000
Most Recent Note for GBNK - 5/11/2017 12:52:50 PM Stalled after its gap up on 4/20/17 hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +21% on +45% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sub par sales revenues growth and prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ICUI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies I C U Medical Inc	$169.35	+7.10 4.38%	$175.73	$163.00	3.90%	302,444 252.04%	120,000
Most Recent Note for ICUI - 5/11/2017 12:57:39 PM Rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +33% on +176% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 296 in Sep '14 to 440 in Mar '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$33.45	+0.20 0.60%	$36.95	$33.40	0.15%	38,707 94.41%	41,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 5/11/2017 12:59:14 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Near-term support is at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $29 area. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$43.42	+0.22 0.51%	$43.49	$44.04	-1.41%	148,139 90.88%	163,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 5/11/2017 1:00:28 PM Perched at multi-year highs today with a 3rd 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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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$34.52	+0.61 1.80%	$34.71	$34.10	1.23%	400,413 87.62%	457,000
Most Recent Note for MDC - 5/11/2017 1:01:20 PM Gapped up on 5/09/17 and hitting another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports 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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MELI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Mercadolibre Inc	$281.84	-0.42 -0.15%	$284.95	$284.70	-1.00%	565,758 137.65%	411,000
Most Recent Note for MELI - 5/11/2017 1:06:41 PM Gapped up on 5/05/17 and held it ground stubbornly while rising since, but its is very extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in thew weeks ahead. Reported earnings +64% on +74% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong and steady.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$278.81	-0.25 -0.09%	$289.70	$308.66	-9.67%	2,462,113 234.71%	1,049,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 5/11/2017 1:10:38 PM Fundamentals remain strong and it reported earnings +52% on +62% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($278.32) today, but faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $308 level.
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$23.31	+0.21 0.91%	$23.49	$23.45	-0.60%	197,019 123.14%	160,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 5/11/2017 1:11:23 PM This Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel is hitting new 52-week highs with a streak of 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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OKSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southwest Bancorp Okla	$25.55	-0.45 -1.73%	$25.85	$29.70	-13.97%	51,095 124.62%	41,000
Most Recent Note for OKSB - 5/11/2017 1:12:19 PM Met resistance recently and it is still trading below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +180% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history for this Banks - West/Southwest firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PCLN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Priceline.com Inc	$1,806.24	-18.53 -1.02%	$1,824.76	$1,927.13	-6.27%	378,360 90.30%	419,000
Most Recent Note for PCLN - 5/11/2017 1:12:55 PM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its all-time high and slumping near its 50 DMA line ($1,787). Reported Mar '17 earnings +7% on +13% sales revenues, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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PRI - NYSE - Insurance-Life Primerica Inc	$77.45	-1.30 -1.65%	$78.30	$86.45	-10.41%	329,131 102.85%	320,000
Most Recent Note for PRI - 5/11/2017 1:13:40 PM This Insurance - Life firm gapped down from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. 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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PUB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks People's Utah Bancorp	$25.30	-0.20 -0.78%	$25.40	$27.85	-9.16%	49,878 178.14%	28,000
Most Recent Note for PUB - 5/11/2017 1:15:03 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history for this Bank holding firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SALM - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Salem Communications A	$7.98	+0.18 2.24%	$8.00	$8.10	-1.54%	68,539 159.39%	43,000
Most Recent Note for SALM - 5/11/2017 1:17:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high and near multi-year highs. Quarterly comparisons in Sep, Dec '16 and Mar '17 periods showed stronger earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases in the +1-6% range, not showing growth indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service. Noted in the 7/01/16 mid-day report - "Up and down annual history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl State National Companies, Inc	$16.10	+1.10 7.33%	$16.99	$15.29	5.30%	171,800 141.98%	121,000
Most Recent Note for SNC - 5/11/2017 1:18:45 PM Gapped up, powering to a new all-time high today, so no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 3/15/16 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$170.17	-3.94 -2.26%	$173.26	$174.83	-2.67%	586,487 121.43%	483,000
Most Recent Note for WAT - 5/11/2017 1:19:43 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure. Sales revenues growth has been sub par and quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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