Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, June 18th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2018
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DOW 24947.14 -143.34 (-0.57%) | NASDAQ 7735.42 -10.96 (-0.14%) | S&P 500 2768.36 -11.3 (-0.41%)

Time of Screening : 6/18/2018 12:16:29 PM Report Released : 6/18/2018 1:06:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
BRKS - NASDAQ Azenta, Inc.	$35.09	-1.27 -3.49%	$36.33	552,341 87.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 634,000	$36.45 -3.73%	6/15/2018	$35.44	PP = $34.87 MB = $36.61
Most Recent Note - 6/18/2018 12:25:46 PM Y - Pulling back today. First featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report as it clinched a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/15/2018. Click here.
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FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$219.31	+12.22 5.90%	$219.74	2,279,887 352.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 647,000	$213.74 2.61%	6/18/2018	$219.31	PP = $213.84 MB = $224.53
Most Recent Note - 6/18/2018 12:40:06 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/25/18 high plus 10 cents. Hitting new highs today with a "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gain clearing previously stubborn resistance in the $212-213 area. Showed bullish action since last noted in the 5/29/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has shown sequential deceleration while +30%, +19%, +18%, and +13% in the Jun, Sep, Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters, respectively. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong, a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/18/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$255.18	+3.36 1.33%	$256.77	$258.91	-1.44%	2,011,029 74.10%	2,714,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 6/18/2018 12:18:09 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Reported May '18 quarterly earnings +63% on +24% sales revenues. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth, however, its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '13 and '14, a flaw in regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ALOT - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Astronova Inc	$19.10	+0.15 0.79%	$19.20	$20.00	-4.50%	23,254 89.44%	26,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 6/18/2018 12:20:12 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line and it is consolidating near multi-year high. Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Oct '17, Jan and Apr '18 quarters, a streak of 3 strong quarters above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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AMCX - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Amc Networks Inc	$66.80	-1.02 -1.50%	$67.99	$69.02	-3.22%	623,733 77.68%	803,000
Most Recent Note for AMCX - 6/18/2018 12:21:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high following big volume-driven gains last week. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. After a downturn in FY '14 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history for this Leisure - Movies Related firm has improved.
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AMSWA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software American Software Inc A	$14.41	+0.73 5.36%	$14.50	$13.97	3.17%	53,789 91.17%	59,000
Most Recent Note for AMSWA - 6/18/2018 12:23:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain with above average and ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jan '18 versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par sales revenues growth falls short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CBZ - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting C B I Z Inc	$22.35	+0.05 0.22%	$22.50	$22.55	-0.89%	292,864 138.14%	212,000
Most Recent Note for CBZ - 6/18/2018 12:26:19 PM Reported Mar '18 quarterly earnings +42% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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COBZ - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Cobiz Financial Inc	$21.95	-0.20 -0.90%	$22.51	$23.48	-6.52%	672,102 497.85%	135,000
Most Recent Note for COBZ - 6/18/2018 12:29:27 PM Retreating from multi-year highs, consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +55% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history also is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines.
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EQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Equity Bancshares Cl A	$43.67	+1.03 2.42%	$44.00	$42.67	2.34%	41,641 75.71%	55,000
Most Recent Note for EQBK - 6/18/2018 12:34:53 PM Powering to new all-time highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains, getting extended from prior highs in the $40-41 area, The past 4 quarterly earnings increases through Mar '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GOOS - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Canada Goose Hldgs Cl A	$63.81	+2.79 4.57%	$66.30	$61.69	3.44%	4,670,271 519.50%	899,000
Most Recent Note for GOOS - 6/18/2018 12:40:47 PM Gapped up for a considerable gain on the prior session, and hitting another new high with today's 7th consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings per share of 9 cents versus a loss of 14 cents per share for the Mar '18 quarter on +144% sales revenues versus the year ago period. When rallying from an orderly base it was 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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HOME - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores At Home Group Inc	$37.35	-0.31 -0.81%	$38.04	$39.31	-5.00%	535,869 76.77%	698,000
Most Recent Note for HOME - 6/18/2018 12:42:17 PM Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 6/12/18 while perched at its all-time high. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +63% on +21% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter and prior comparisons were above the year ago period by well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/27/18, after an earlier offering 12/07/17. Limited and up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history was noted as a concern since its $15 IPO in August '16."
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HZO - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Marinemax Inc	$21.58	-2.38 -9.92%	$22.50	$25.05	-13.87%	212,888 69.34%	307,000
Most Recent Note for HZO - 6/18/2018 12:44:23 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, retreating after rallying to new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Mar '18 earnings +127% on +10% sales revenues, a 2nd strong quarter with a big earnings increase versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth has not been strong or indicative of great demand for a new product or service (N criteria)."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$34.00	-1.45 -4.09%	$35.45	$39.85	-14.68%	10,736 97.60%	11,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 6/18/2018 12:46:21 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's big loss undercutting the prior low ($34.20 on 5/14/18) and raising greater concerns. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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INTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Intel Corp	$52.87	-2.25 -4.07%	$54.30	$57.60	-8.22%	22,174,332 86.50%	25,634,000
Most Recent Note for INTC - 6/18/2018 12:49:14 PM Gapped down and violated its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction after last noted in the 4/27/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking the 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history steadily improved after a downturn in FY '12-13."
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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$25.56	+0.27 1.07%	$25.69	$27.35	-6.54%	965,470 79.66%	1,212,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 6/18/2018 12:54:28 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high. Since last noted in the 10/09/17 mid-day report it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/08/17. Reported earnings +221% on +61% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarters also showed very strong sales revenues and earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving in recent years after a downturn and losses in FY '13 and '14.
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MBIN - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Merchants Bancorp	$27.87	+0.05 0.16%	$28.24	$29.15	-4.41%	53,929 75.96%	71,000
Most Recent Note for MBIN - 6/18/2018 12:54:45 PM Perched at its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. 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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NATH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Nathans Famous Inc	$96.50	+2.90 3.10%	$96.90	$100.90	-4.36%	16,187 107.91%	15,000
Most Recent Note for NATH - 6/18/2018 12:56:44 PM Rallying to a new all-time high (above its 11/20/17 high) with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$21.65	+0.80 3.84%	$21.80	$21.97	-1.46%	390,748 77.38%	505,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 6/18/2018 12:58:42 PM Perched at its all-time high and adding volume-driven gains to a recent spurt. Stubbornly held its ground after last noted in the 5/29/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +171% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$134.95	+0.45 0.33%	$136.00	$135.55	-0.44%	90,462 67.01%	135,000
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 6/18/2018 1:02:35 PM Rallied from an orderly base last week. Reported earnings +39% on +34% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/05/13.
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$154.73	-6.14 -3.81%	$158.50	$164.49	-5.93%	986,572 89.93%	1,097,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 6/18/2018 1:03:08 PM Stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high after a big gap up 6/12/18 capped a streak of 8 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Reported strong earnings on -1% lower sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Went through a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15.
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SOGO - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Sogou Inc Cl A Ads	$14.92	+1.07 7.74%	$15.27	$15.30	-2.47%	10,274,119 412.45%	2,491,000
Most Recent Note for SOGO - 6/18/2018 1:05:02 PM Perched at its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Limited history is a concern for this Chinese Internet - Content firm which completed its $13 IPO on 11/09/17.
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TRNS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Transcat Inc	$20.28	+0.18 0.87%	$20.60	$21.10	-3.91%	32,798 172.62%	19,000
Most Recent Note for TRNS - 6/18/2018 1:05:58 PM Perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base after recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$29.20	+0.78 2.74%	$29.44	$29.53	-1.12%	200,591 65.34%	307,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 6/18/2018 1:06:14 PM Extended from any sound base and adding to an impressive streak of gains into all-time high territory. Reported earnings +267% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) as sales revenues have shown encouraging acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history which is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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