Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 31st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 31ST, 2018
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Time of Screening : 5/31/2018 12:20:28 PM Report Released : 5/31/2018 1:17:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 70% 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	$43.82	-0.20 -0.45%	$45.10	1,515,262 72.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,079,000	$44.46 -1.44%	5/15/2018	$34.52	PP = $41.57 MB = $43.65
Most Recent Note - 5/31/2018 12:46:52 PM Y - Erased early gains after trading above its "max buy" level and touching a new all-time high today. Prior highs in the $40-41 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Do not be confused by the 4:1 split impacting share prices (Price Featured, Pivot Point and Max Buy were updated to account for the split). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/15/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$389.63	+1.06 0.27%	$391.97	$403.45	-3.43%	530,692 72.01%	737,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 5/31/2018 12:22:03 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Mar '18 quarterly earnings +100% on +40% sales revenues. The past 6 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, but growth rate afterward has been great."
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BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$33.00	+0.39 1.20%	$33.00	$34.77	-5.09%	404,331 72.85%	555,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 5/31/2018 12:26:10 PM Rebounding near multi-year highs after a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 9/15/17 mid-day report. The 7 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following a large drop in FY '12-13 its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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BURL - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Burlington Stores Inc	$147.79	+11.26 8.25%	$150.18	$142.23	3.91%	1,768,094 215.10%	822,000
Most Recent Note for BURL - 5/31/2018 12:29:28 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Apr '18 quarterly earnings +59% on +13% sales revenues. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. Sales revenues growth rate improved in the 2 latest quarters but has been mostly sub par and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CMD - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Cantel Medical Corp	$116.15	-13.63 -10.50%	$126.67	$130.92	-11.28%	243,157 150.10%	162,000
Most Recent Note for CMD - 5/31/2018 12:30:45 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high, undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong.
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$43.85	-0.19 -0.43%	$44.58	$47.04	-6.78%	1,060,252 73.99%	1,433,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 5/31/2018 12:32:03 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating impressively."
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ESQ - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Esquire Financial Holdings	$26.30	+1.29 5.16%	$26.73	$25.92	1.47%	14,008 87.55%	16,000
Most Recent Note for ESQ - 5/31/2018 12:34:06 PM This thinly-traded holding company in the Finance - Commercial Loans industry group has been noted in prior mid-day reports while hovering in a tight range and hit a new all-time high with today's gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $5-8 million range, rather minuscule, along with its small supply (S criteria) of only 5.1 million shares in the public float. Limited history is a concern since its $14 IPO on 6/29/17. Reported earnings +136% on +48% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter versus the year-ago period, the 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline."
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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$23.02	+0.81 3.65%	$23.25	$24.95	-7.74%	3,887,458 85.46%	4,549,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 5/31/2018 12:36:49 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Encountered distributional pressure recently while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. This UK-based car and truck maker reported Mar '18 earnings +76% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par but improving, and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$23.02	+0.81 3.65%	$23.25	$24.95	-7.74%	3,887,458 85.46%	4,549,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 5/31/2018 12:36:16 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Encountered distributional pressure recently while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. This UK-based car and truck maker reported Mar '18 earnings +76% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par but improving, and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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FCAU - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Fiat Chrysler Automobile	$23.02	+0.81 3.65%	$23.25	$24.95	-7.74%	3,887,458 85.46%	4,549,000
Most Recent Note for FCAU - 5/31/2018 12:35:09 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Encountered distributional pressure recently while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. This UK-based car and truck maker reported Mar '18 earnings +76% on +12% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has been sub par but improving, and not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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GBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Guaranty Bancorp	$33.90	+0.35 1.04%	$34.00	$34.10	-0.59%	124,796 83.76%	149,000
Most Recent Note for GBNK - 5/31/2018 12:40:35 PM Extended from the prior base and perched at its 52-week high following M&A news. Reported earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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GOOS - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Canada Goose Hldgs Cl A	$41.30	+1.48 3.72%	$41.65	$41.50	-0.48%	544,555 90.91%	599,000
Most Recent Note for GOOS - 5/31/2018 12:42:39 PM Hitting another new high with today's volume-driven gain. When rallying from an orderly base it was last noted in the 5/15/18 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '17 quarters. Limited history is a concern. Rose considerably since it completed its $17 IPO on 3/16/17 and a Secondary Offering on 6/27/17."
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HLI - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Houlihan Lokey Inc	$49.08	-0.07 -0.14%	$49.55	$52.81	-7.06%	941,599 473.17%	199,000
Most Recent Note for HLI - 5/31/2018 12:43:59 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/28/18. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/12/18. Reported earnings +10% on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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HURC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Hurco Companies Inc	$48.80	-0.40 -0.81%	$49.30	$50.50	-3.37%	14,822 87.19%	17,000
Most Recent Note for HURC - 5/31/2018 12:47:38 PM Touched a new 52-week high with a big gain on the prior session. Found support near its 50 DMA line during the recent orderly consolidation. Reported earnings +562% on +40% sales revenues for the Jan '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly report showing greatly improved sales revenues and strong earnings increases. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$107.66	-0.43 -0.40%	$109.26	$109.76	-1.91%	229,542 89.66%	256,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 5/31/2018 12:48:08 PM This Chinese Commercial Services - Staffing firm has been rallying for new all-time highs and is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +20% on +46% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above 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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MCBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Macatawa Bank Corp	$12.35	+0.14 1.14%	$12.48	$12.24	0.89%	38,332 123.65%	31,000
Most Recent Note for MCBC - 5/31/2018 12:49:06 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, very extended from any sound base. The 53-/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$16.20	+0.65 4.18%	$16.20	$18.42	-12.05%	18,533 80.58%	23,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 5/31/2018 12:50:36 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. The 5/22/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +300% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm's prior earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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MOMO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Momo Inc.	$45.84	+2.71 6.28%	$45.85	$46.69	-1.82%	5,816,689 139.02%	4,184,000
Most Recent Note for MOMO - 5/31/2018 12:57:14 PM Approaching its all-time high with volume-driven gains this week. Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/25/17 it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA then rebounded impressively. Reported earnings +57% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. The Dec '17 quarter showed earnings +20%, however, three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MOV - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods, Other Movado Group Inc	$49.15	-0.05 -0.10%	$49.70	$49.85	-1.40%	189,539 90.69%	209,000
Most Recent Note for MOV - 5/31/2018 1:00:16 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting strong Apr '18 quarterly results. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this Retail/Wholesale - Jewelry firm.
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MU - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Micron Technology Inc	$58.90	-3.67 -5.87%	$60.25	$64.66	-8.91%	49,765,530 92.39%	53,867,000
Most Recent Note for MU - 5/31/2018 1:01:57 PM Touched a new 52-week high on the prior session but finished flat and gapped down today. Reported earnings +213% on +58% sales revenues for the Feb '18 quarter. Found support above its 200 DMA line during consolidations since noted with caution in the 1/10/18 mid-day report - "Recent quarters through Nov '17 show sales and earnings increasing greatly, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$60.43	-0.75 -1.23%	$63.03	$69.56	-13.13%	465,320 119.93%	388,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 5/31/2018 1:02:30 PM Reported earnings +16% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Encountering distributional pressure and retreating from its all-time high after a "negative reversal" on 5/21/18. Still extended from prior highs in the $55 area. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +45% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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OEC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Orion Engineered Carbons LLC	$28.78	+0.28 0.96%	$28.88	$30.25	-4.88%	379,384 91.42%	415,000
Most Recent Note for OEC - 5/31/2018 1:04:26 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +33% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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PFSW - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services P F S Web Inc	$10.74	+0.30 2.87%	$10.74	$10.80	-0.56%	23,914 70.34%	34,000
Most Recent Note for PFSW - 5/31/2018 1:05:29 PM At its 52-week high today after making gradual progress following a big volume-driven gain on 5/11/18. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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PVH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing P V H Corp	$160.04	+4.54 2.92%	$160.46	$163.78	-2.28%	1,193,024 121.00%	986,000
Most Recent Note for PVH - 5/31/2018 1:07:52 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain today. Reported earnings +43% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the investment system's minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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SBCF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Seacoast Banking Corp Fl	$31.25	-0.11 -0.35%	$31.34	$32.03	-2.44%	254,904 75.19%	339,000
Most Recent Note for SBCF - 5/31/2018 1:09:19 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down on 5/29/18, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +54% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It made gradual progress after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/10/17.
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$17.94	+0.09 0.48%	$18.08	$20.46	-12.34%	2,177,416 95.17%	2,288,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 5/31/2018 1:09:38 PM Reported +68% earnings on -2% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and waning sales revenues is a concern. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Went through a deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern."
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SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$7.21	+0.09 1.26%	$7.23	$7.15	0.84%	12,154,016 77.40%	15,702,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 5/31/2018 1:15:34 PM Quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 showed waning sales revenues growth which is cause for some concern. Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings growth, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Extended from any sound base. Made a choppy advance that included a dip below its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/03/17.
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STBZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast State Bank Financial Crp	$33.67	+0.20 0.60%	$33.97	$34.66	-2.86%	261,172 90.68%	288,000
Most Recent Note for STBZ - 5/31/2018 1:15:59 PM Following M&A news on 5/14/18 it is perched at its all-time high. 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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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$23.85	+0.14 0.61%	$23.97	$25.30	-5.72%	2,249,402 73.20%	3,073,000
Most Recent Note for STM - 5/31/2018 1:16:32 PM Hovering in a tight range perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its orderly consolidation. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "This Switzerland-based manufacturer of Semiconductor products reported earnings +133% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, adding to a streak of strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WMS - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Advanced Drainage Systems Corp	$29.30	-0.70 -2.33%	$31.00	$30.15	-2.82%	271,457 123.39%	220,000
Most Recent Note for WMS - 5/31/2018 1:17:00 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain.
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