Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 17th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 17TH, 2018
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DOW 24750.05 -18.88 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 7403.77 5.47 (0.07%) | S&P 500 2725.66 3.2 (0.12%)

Time of Screening : 5/17/2018 12:14:20 PM Report Released : 5/17/2018 1:06:02 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
BZUN - NASDAQ Baozun Inc	$52.93	+7.87 17.47%	$53.90	8,488,222 330.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,570,000	$52.33 1.15%	5/15/2018	$45.38	PP = $52.43 MB = $55.05
Most Recent Note - 5/17/2018 12:23:13 PM Y - Gapped up today and rallied to a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting earnings +29% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. A volume-driven gain and strong close above the pivot point may clinch a convincing technical buy signal. It was first featured in the 5/15/18 mid-day report (read here). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/16/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$668.24	+16.58 2.54%	$675.00	15,501 91.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 17,000	$677.15 -1.32%	4/13/2018	$547.85	PP = $552.10 MB = $579.71
Most Recent Note - 5/17/2018 12:55:07 PM G - Challenging its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, very extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $569-552 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($553). >>> 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
BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$24.92	+0.40 1.61%	$25.38	$26.25	-5.09%	714,689 121.96%	586,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 5/17/2018 12:16:20 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new 52-week high after prior volume-driven gains. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +100% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/17/18. Sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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FCBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Community Bancshr	$33.50	-0.38 -1.12%	$34.09	$33.97	-1.38%	26,828 81.30%	33,000
Most Recent Note for FCBC - 5/17/2018 12:26:21 PM Perched at a new all-time high after a streak of gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$195.56	-3.86 -1.94%	$200.00	$217.89	-10.25%	372,015 78.15%	476,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 5/17/2018 12:29:11 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($197.84) with today's loss following a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time when noted in the 5/07/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$35.98	+0.68 1.91%	$36.55	$39.85	-9.72%	7,713 77.13%	10,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 5/17/2018 12:31:56 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +59% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$32.85	+0.35 1.08%	$32.90	$33.55	-2.09%	317,703 148.46%	214,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 5/17/2018 12:33:15 PM Stubbornly holding its ground after it rebounded above its 50 DMA line and powered to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. 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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M - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Macy's Inc	$34.68	+1.51 4.54%	$34.87	$33.40	3.82%	12,039,921 126.30%	9,533,000
Most Recent Note for M - 5/17/2018 12:37:27 PM Gapped up on the prior session and powering to another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +250% on +4% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) makes it a sub par candidate.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$25.00	+0.53 2.17%	$25.33	$24.74	1.05%	52,463 97.15%	54,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 5/17/2018 12:40:08 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +28% on +49% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. The Sep '17 quarter showed sub par sales revenues +8% and -10% lower earnings than the year ago period. Limited history is a concern since its $16 IPO on 10/27/17.
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MCFT - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Mastercraft Boat Holdings Inc	$30.70	+0.40 1.32%	$31.20	$30.42	0.92%	129,876 85.44%	152,000
Most Recent Note for MCFT - 5/17/2018 12:40:40 PM Held its ground stubbornly and rose with additional volume-driven gains for all-time highs after a gap up on 5/11/18. Found support recently near its 50 DMA line and above its 200 DMA line. Reported Mar '18 earnings +100% on +60% sales revenues, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and had sub par sales revenues growth, so fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/08/16. Limited history is a concern since its $10 IPO on 7/17/15.
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$87.45	+2.55 3.00%	$88.85	$85.20	2.64%	488,841 96.99%	504,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 5/17/2018 12:44:21 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 4/18/18 mid-day report - "This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +238% with sales revenues +33% for the Mar '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$104.44	+0.88 0.84%	$104.87	$104.10	0.32%	132,290 75.16%	176,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 5/17/2018 12:45:45 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has been inching to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria.
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RS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Reliance Steel & Aluminm	$95.06	+1.41 1.51%	$95.47	$95.97	-0.95%	476,700 88.61%	538,000
Most Recent Note for RS - 5/17/2018 12:51:15 PM Perched near its all-time high. Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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SNDR - NYSE - Transportation-Logistics Schneider National Cl B	$28.68	+0.63 2.25%	$29.54	$30.00	-4.40%	636,737 95.89%	664,000
Most Recent Note for SNDR - 5/17/2018 12:52:21 PM Rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +80% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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STBZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast State Bank Financial Crp	$33.79	+0.03 0.09%	$33.91	$34.43	-1.86%	236,543 133.64%	177,000
Most Recent Note for STBZ - 5/17/2018 12:53:40 PM Following M&A news on 5/14/18 it is perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Prior history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$81.65	+0.90 1.11%	$83.07	$83.37	-2.06%	935,701 79.36%	1,179,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 5/17/2018 12:55:47 PM There was a big "breakaway gap" on 5/11/18 followed by more volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Quarterly earnings increases and sales revenues growth through the Mar '18 quarter has been strong versus year-ago periods. Went through a choppy consolidation above and below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 2/26/18 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern. Rallied considerably and completed Secondary Offerings on 2/28/17 and 5/24/17 since its Sep '16 IPO at $18."
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$30.84	+0.64 2.11%	$31.25	$31.63	-2.51%	533,473 81.07%	658,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 5/17/2018 12:58:11 PM This Oil & Gas - US Exploration & Production LP is perched near its 52-week high, extended from the prior 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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VOYA - NYSE - Insurance-Life Voya Financial Inc	$54.85	+1.19 2.21%	$54.97	$54.87	-0.05%	2,450,395 106.22%	2,307,000
Most Recent Note for VOYA - 5/17/2018 1:02:06 PM Hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's gain. . Fundamental concerns remain. Waning sales revenues are a concern. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WRD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Wildhorse Resource Development	$26.58	+1.32 5.23%	$26.83	$29.67	-10.41%	1,873,843 207.51%	903,000
Most Recent Note for WRD - 5/17/2018 1:04:26 PM Very extended from any sound base. Rallied above prior highs in the $21 area with an impressive spurt of gains in mid-April. Limited history is a concern for this Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production firm since its $15 IPO on 12/14/16.
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WWE - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment World Wrestling Entmnt	$50.53	+6.94 15.92%	$51.33	$43.96	14.95%	3,373,612 458.37%	736,000
Most Recent Note for WWE - 5/17/2018 1:05:59 PM It gapped up today rallying to another new all-time high. Reported greatly improved earnings in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18, with sales revenues growth in the +0-14% range. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '12-13 and loss in FY '14.
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