Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 18TH, 2017
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DOW 21544.79 -84.93 (-0.39%) | NASDAQ 6328.92 14.49 (0.23%) | S&P 500 2457.13 -2.01 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 7/18/2017 12:06:01 PM Report Released : 7/18/2017 12:51:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
EW - NYSE Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$116.50	+0.40 0.34%	$116.65	228,125 219.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 104,000	$121.75 -4.31%	7/11/2017	$117.23	PP = $121.85 MB = $127.94
Most Recent Note - 7/18/2017 12:17:21 PM Y - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($115.72) defining near term support. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point based on its 10/10/16 all-time high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal which could mark the beginning of a considerable new leg up. Volume totals have been mostly below average in recent weeks while holding its ground in a tight range. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/26/2017. Click here.
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HTHT - NASDAQ China Lodging Group Ads	$90.77	+2.53 2.87%	$93.01	237,929 95.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 249,000	$89.50 1.42%	9/29/2016	$46.12	PP = $47.82 MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 7/18/2017 12:20:18 PM G - Rallying from a late-stage base and hitting another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever increasing volume. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($79.50) during its ongoing ascent. The prior low ($75.01 on 6/15/17) defines the next support level to watch. Sub par sales revenues growth was recently noted among concerns, however, earnings increases through the Mar '17 quarter have been strong versus the year-ago periods. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/28/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAOI - NASDAQ - Telecom-Fiber Optics Applied Optoelectronics	$89.59	+5.41 6.43%	$90.09	$86.36	3.74%	2,874,006 84.21%	3,413,000
Most Recent Note for AAOI - 7/18/2017 12:07:11 PM Powering to another new all-time high today, adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior lows during its consolidation since noted in the 5/22/17 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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AMED - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care Amedisys Inc	$57.80	-1.21 -2.05%	$59.16	$65.91	-12.30%	145,693 59.96%	243,000
Most Recent Note for AMED - 7/18/2017 12:08:23 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line. The 7/07/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$96.58	-0.13 -0.13%	$98.65	$104.50	-7.58%	94,782 118.48%	80,000
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 7/18/2017 12:08:43 PM Hovering near its all-time high. Quarterly earnings increases through the Apr '17 quarter have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline. Following big losses in FY '10-12 it reported steadily improved earnings in FY '13-17. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/31/05.
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APT - AMEX - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Alpha Pro Tech Ltd	$3.45	+0.05 1.47%	$3.45	$3.80	-9.21%	22,344 65.72%	34,000
Most Recent Note for APT - 7/18/2017 12:09:08 PM Fundamental concerns remain due to waning sales revenues and prior mid-day reports cautioned members "This low-priced Medical/Dental Supplies firm has an erratic quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$142.05	+1.83 1.31%	$142.17	$140.79	0.89%	510,638 62.12%	822,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 7/18/2017 12:09:35 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high today. Recent lows in the $126-128 area define near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +115% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$23.68	-0.34 -1.42%	$24.06	$25.80	-8.22%	54,331,022 70.80%	76,738,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 7/18/2017 12:10:10 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +46% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CACI - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services C A C I Intl Cl A	$127.45	-1.10 -0.86%	$129.03	$135.35	-5.84%	80,896 62.23%	130,000
Most Recent Note for CACI - 7/18/2017 12:10:57 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 7/17/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CMA - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Comerica Inc	$72.59	-1.94 -2.60%	$74.10	$75.72	-4.14%	1,076,428 62.84%	1,713,000
Most Recent Note for CMA - 7/18/2017 12:13:02 PM Perched near its all-time high. The 6/13/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +200% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings. Up and down annual earnings history."
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CUNB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest C U Bancorp	$36.75	+0.65 1.80%	$37.25	$40.30	-8.81%	163,805 116.17%	141,000
Most Recent Note for CUNB - 7/18/2017 12:15:44 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $40 level. Reported earnings +31% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$30.45	-0.60 -1.95%	$31.90	$31.35	-2.88%	46,112 62.31%	74,000
Most Recent Note for FONR - 7/18/2017 12:18:17 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line and prior highs during its consolidation since noted in the 6/29/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +96% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ING - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance I N G Group Nv Adr	$17.92	-0.10 -0.53%	$17.92	$18.17	-1.40%	4,948,170 110.60%	4,474,000
Most Recent Note for ING - 7/18/2017 12:21:10 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after rising from its 50 DMA line with a streak of gains backed by light volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has been erratic and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$149.50	-4.31 -2.80%	$151.50	$157.83	-5.28%	272,022 88.03%	309,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 7/18/2017 12:23:24 PM Gapped down today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high. Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +50% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential sales revenues growth rate has shown encouraging acceleration. Following a downturn in FY '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) steadily improved.
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KB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks K B Financial Group Adr	$50.56	+0.28 0.56%	$50.82	$50.94	-0.75%	213,934 151.73%	141,000
Most Recent Note for KB - 7/18/2017 12:23:41 PM Fundamental concerns remain for this South Korean banking firm.
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$184.21	+12.45 7.25%	$184.21	$173.54	6.15%	100,055 96.21%	104,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 7/18/2017 12:24:27 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, breaking out from an orderly base. This Electronic - Parts firm reported earnings +22% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has not been a great match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria).
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$38.38	-0.50 -1.29%	$38.46	$39.23	-2.17%	279,081 67.90%	411,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 7/18/2017 12:26:28 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations and it is perched near its 52-week high after gapping up on 7/12/17, rising from an orderly flat base. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +50% on +15% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MBUU - NASDAQ - Leisure-Products Malibu Boats Inc Cl A	$28.63	+0.13 0.46%	$28.63	$29.50	-2.95%	145,311 96.23%	151,000
Most Recent Note for MBUU - 7/18/2017 12:27:33 PM Perched at its all-time high following M&A news and volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +23% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$81.00	+0.00 0.00%	$85.92	$82.83	-2.21%	1,220,350 178.41%	684,000
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 7/18/2017 12:28:43 PM Perched at multi-year highs today with yet another volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +19% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$183.36	+21.66 13.40%	$183.69	$166.87	9.88%	22,090,928 372.34%	5,933,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 7/18/2017 12:37:38 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's big "breakaway gap" and considerable gain following solid earnings news and encouraging guidance. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line last week with a streak of gains. Reported earnings +67% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 4th consecutive strong quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares (I criteria) rose from 1,409 in Jun '16 to 1,545 in Mar '17. This well-known online movie services firm may be an interesting turnaround story, but it has an erratic annual earnings history, not a good match with A criteria. Rebounded impressively following a deep consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/03/11.
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PMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Psychemedics Corp	$26.14	-0.40 -1.51%	$26.55	$27.99	-6.61%	15,866 58.76%	27,000
Most Recent Note for PMD - 7/18/2017 12:38:57 PM Holding its ground since a "negative reversal" after hitting a new high on 7/12/17. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded since a damaging volume-driven loss on 1/31/17. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports noted - "Its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PUB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks People's Utah Bancorp	$26.95	-0.10 -0.37%	$28.00	$29.35	-8.18%	39,167 139.88%	28,000
Most Recent Note for PUB - 7/18/2017 12:40:37 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high. 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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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$72.16	+3.86 5.65%	$74.00	$71.40	1.06%	1,790,865 65.48%	2,735,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 7/18/2017 12:41:35 PM Rebounding following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/24/15. Faces resistance due to overhead supply."
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SNV - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Synovus Financial Corp	$44.47	-0.41 -0.91%	$44.88	$45.38	-2.01%	526,584 71.35%	738,000
Most Recent Note for SNV - 7/18/2017 12:43:52 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and its prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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TTMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards T T M Technologies Inc	$18.43	-0.05 -0.29%	$18.50	$18.85	-2.25%	1,050,407 96.28%	1,091,000
Most Recent Note for TTMI - 7/18/2017 12:45:13 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, and it found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed better earnings increases versus the year earlier without strong sales revenues increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$185.19	-1.17 -0.63%	$186.99	$188.66	-1.84%	1,693,742 60.53%	2,798,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 7/18/2017 12:48:06 PM Holding its ground near its all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line during prior consolidations. Reported earnings +26% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has shown deceleration.
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VVI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Viad Corp	$48.00	+0.05 0.10%	$48.95	$48.85	-1.74%	100,625 130.68%	77,000
Most Recent Note for VVI - 7/18/2017 12:51:39 PM Touching a new 52 week high today with another volume-driven gain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during an orderly consolidation in recent months. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings per share of 33 cents on +35% sales revenues versus a loss of 30 cents per share in the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Company has a new CEO as of 12/04/14.
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