Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, June 8th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2017
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DOW 21169.17 -4.52 (-0.02%) | NASDAQ 6288.43 -8.95 (-0.14%) | S&P 500 2431.71 -1.43 (-0.06%)

Time of Screening : 6/8/2017 12:36:41 PM Report Released : 6/8/2017 2:26:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
HQY - NASDAQ HealthEquity, Inc	$53.84	+1.16 2.19%	$54.48	481,046 105.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 454,000	$52.83 1.90%	6/7/2017	$50.01	PP = $49.35 MB = $51.82
Most Recent Note - 6/8/2017 1:05:14 PM G - Color code is changed to green after quickly getting extended from its prior base. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 1/24/17 high plus 10 cents in the 6/07/17 mid-day report. The strong close above the pivot point clinched a technical buy signal. Found support recently at its 50 DMA line ($45.01). Reported earnings +27% on +26% sales revenues for the Apr '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 10/20/16. Completed its $14 IPO on 7/31/14 followed by an additional Public Offering on 5/05/15 and a Secondary Offering on 9/23/15. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/7/2017. Click here.
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NTES - NASDAQ Netease Inc Adr	$310.76	-3.90 -1.24%	$323.10	1,627,387 134.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,212,000	$314.99 -1.34%	6/8/2017	$310.76	PP = $307.62 MB = $323.00
Most Recent Note - 6/8/2017 1:29:26 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/01/17 high plus 10 cents. Reversed into the red after hitting a new high today following 5 consecutive gains with ever increasing volume. Fundamentals remain strong and it reported earnings +52% on +62% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/23/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABCO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Advisory Board Company	$51.18	-0.23 -0.44%	$51.55	$54.50	-6.10%	412,404 109.68%	376,000
Most Recent Note for ABCO - 6/8/2017 12:40:47 PM Faces resistance due to old overhead supply. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$139.69	+14.05 11.18%	$142.85	$126.40	10.51%	51,622,788 488.76%	10,562,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 6/8/2017 12:45:53 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain after raising guidance, hitting a new 52-week high and getting very extended from any sound base. Previously noted in the 5/19/17 mid-day report - "Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +37% on +50% sales revenues, its 3rd quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14. Owned already by 2,420 top-rated funds, whereas the fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when beginning to attract institutional interest."
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BZUN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Baozun Inc	$23.36	+0.58 2.55%	$25.04	$23.56	-0.85%	4,248,907 311.96%	1,362,000
Most Recent Note for BZUN - 6/8/2017 12:46:56 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's considerable gain. Reported strong earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '16, and Mar '17 quarters, but its sales revenues growth rate has shown worrisome deceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons. Limited history is also a concern since its $10 IPO in May 2015.
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DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$59.03	-0.26 -0.44%	$59.56	$59.70	-1.12%	1,408,882 110.24%	1,278,000
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 6/8/2017 12:50:21 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs after rallying in recent weeks from support at its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain.
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DSGX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Descartes Systems Group	$24.95	-0.10 -0.40%	$25.05	$25.45	-1.96%	53,947 117.28%	46,000
Most Recent Note for DSGX - 6/8/2017 12:50:52 PM The 6/07/17 mid-day report noted - "Earnings rose by +13% on +11% sales revenues for the Apr '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$75.89	-6.77 -8.19%	$83.09	$83.21	-8.80%	1,686,880 140.93%	1,197,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 6/8/2017 12:52:03 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's big volume-driven loss following 3 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +41% on +26% sales revenues for the Feb '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16. This China-based firm is rallying into new high territory. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/17/08."
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FOR - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Forestar Group Inc	$16.13	+0.28 1.74%	$16.20	$16.15	-0.15%	1,207,212 124.58%	969,000
Most Recent Note for FOR - 6/8/2017 12:54:19 PM Holding its ground after a gap up on 6/05/17 following M&A news. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FSBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First South Bancorp	$14.27	-0.12 -0.83%	$14.46	$14.85	-3.91%	42,435 265.22%	16,000
Most Recent Note for FSBK - 6/8/2017 12:55:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high. 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	$25.25	-0.10 -0.39%	$25.60	$27.30	-7.51%	169,077 111.23%	152,000
Most Recent Note for GBNK - 6/8/2017 12:57:31 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support after its gap up on 4/20/17 hitting a new 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - " Reported earnings +21% on +45% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GSB - AMEX - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Globalscape Inc	$4.79	-0.02 -0.42%	$4.85	$4.91	-2.44%	66,088 169.46%	39,000
Most Recent Note for GSB - 6/8/2017 12:59:04 PM Hovering near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +50% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$65.18	-0.97 -1.47%	$65.47	$67.79	-3.85%	4,021,079 171.47%	2,345,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 6/8/2017 1:00:36 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high. Reported Mar '17 earnings +171% on +25% sales revenues. Prior earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 5/13/15, 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13.
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IXYS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized I X Y S Corp	$16.50	+0.30 1.85%	$16.55	$16.25	1.54%	296,884 221.56%	134,000
Most Recent Note for IXYS - 6/8/2017 1:06:30 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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KMG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas K M G Chemicals Inc	$59.32	+1.65 2.86%	$59.50	$59.20	0.20%	97,316 101.37%	96,000
Most Recent Note for KMG - 6/8/2017 1:16:32 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Due to report Apr '17 quarterly results tomorrow before the open. The 5/01/17 mid-day report last cautioned - "Reported Jan '17 earnings +43% on +12% sales however fundamental concerns remain. The Chemicals - Specialty firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A guidelines."
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MTN - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Vail Resorts Inc	$207.73	-7.23 -3.36%	$209.86	$215.82	-3.75%	569,716 178.04%	320,000
Most Recent Note for MTN - 6/8/2017 1:17:49 PM Retreating from its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent. Fundamental concerns remain. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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NOVT - NASDAQ - Elec-Scientific/Msrng Novanta Inc	$37.95	-0.05 -0.13%	$39.00	$38.05	-0.26%	159,252 104.09%	153,000
Most Recent Note for NOVT - 6/8/2017 1:18:20 PM Hit another new all-time high today, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +72% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has shown encouraging acceleration, but prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RTEC - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Rudolph Technologies Inc	$27.20	+0.90 3.42%	$27.20	$26.45	2.84%	209,768 108.69%	193,000
Most Recent Note for RTEC - 6/8/2017 1:56:45 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. The 6/07/17 mid-day report noted - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +44% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year earlier but with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SBBX - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Sussex Bancorp	$24.64	+0.19 0.80%	$24.64	$28.55	-13.68%	26,184 163.65%	16,000
Most Recent Note for SBBX - 6/8/2017 2:10:43 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has been good after a downturn in FY '12. Blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the graphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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SWIR - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Sierra Wireless Inc	$31.15	+2.65 9.30%	$31.40	$30.60	1.80%	980,339 248.82%	394,000
Most Recent Note for SWIR - 6/8/2017 2:18:10 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported strong earnings and improved sales in the Dec '16 and Mar '17 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$89.28	-3.57 -3.84%	$92.62	$98.00	-8.90%	1,442,548 100.32%	1,438,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 6/8/2017 2:20:45 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +15% on +9% sales for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Faces resistance due overhead supply. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks on 5/14/12.
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XBKS - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Xenith Bankshares Inc	$31.21	+0.46 1.50%	$31.41	$31.69	-1.51%	130,525 189.17%	69,000
Most Recent Note for XBKS - 6/8/2017 2:26:31 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Stubbornly held its ground following a streak of big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Erratic earnings history and sub par sales revenues growth leave fundamental concerns."
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