Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2018
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DOW 25340.7 -74.49 (-0.29%) | NASDAQ 7685.22 13.43 (0.18%) | S&P 500 2812.19 -4.1 (-0.15%)

Time of Screening : 8/1/2018 12:25:17 PM Report Released : 8/1/2018 1:20:22 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
PAYC - NYSE Paycom Software, Inc	$122.87	+16.62 15.64%	$125.17	2,416,126 314.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 769,000	$118.45 3.73%	8/1/2018	$122.87	PP = $118.55 MB = $124.48
Most Recent Note - 8/1/2018 1:02:16 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 4/18/18 high plus 10 cents. Reported earnings +69% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/22/2018. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$85.20	-1.90 -2.18%	$93.05	462,494 126.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 366,000	$98.30 -13.33%	7/23/2018	$97.05	PP = $97.85 MB = $102.74
Most Recent Note - 8/1/2018 1:06:41 PM G - Color code is changed to green while slumping below its 50 DMA line ($87.59) and raising concerns with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/16/2018. Click here.
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TPL - NYSE Texas Pacific Land Trust	$784.66	+44.58 6.02%	$797.78	13,347 88.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 15,000	$816.28 -3.87%	7/5/2018	$714.90	PP = $739.99 MB = $776.99
Most Recent Note - 8/1/2018 1:15:00 PM G - Gapped up and today's big gain has it perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Color code is changed to green after rising back above its "max buy" level. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($723) during the recent consolidation. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$200.16	+9.87 5.19%	$201.32	$195.96	2.15%	41,529,566 191.62%	21,673,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/1/2018 12:26:54 PM Gapped up today, hitting another new all-time high. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$71.41	-3.85 -5.12%	$72.00	$83.08	-14.05%	4,689,743 219.66%	2,135,000
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 8/1/2018 12:29:39 PM Gapped down today slumping near its 200 DMA line ($68.15). Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), a fundamental flaw. Rebounded after a deep slump since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/15/15.
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AMED - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care Amedisys Inc	$106.06	+12.43 13.28%	$108.92	$98.35	7.84%	791,908 282.82%	280,000
Most Recent Note for AMED - 8/1/2018 12:30:41 PM Gapped up today for a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving since a drastic downturn in FY '12-13.
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ARCB - NASDAQ - Transportation-Truck Arcbest Corp	$43.75	-2.80 -6.02%	$47.75	$50.45	-13.28%	338,179 107.02%	316,000
Most Recent Note for ARCB - 8/1/2018 12:35:03 PM Retreating below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +100% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Endured distributional pressure since last noted in the 5/30/18 mid-day report - "Perched at its 52-week high and challenging its all-time high after big volume-driven gains. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$9.86	+0.10 1.02%	$9.92	$9.80	0.61%	120,720 124.45%	97,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 8/1/2018 12:36:28 PM Powering to new 52-week highs today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up on 7/24/18. Reported earnings +75% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate improved in recent quarters, an encouraging sign.
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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$422.40	+38.80 10.11%	$430.80	$387.99	8.87%	238,709 280.83%	85,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 8/1/2018 12:41:07 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +52% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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CPS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cooper-Standard Hldgs	$140.23	+5.43 4.03%	$143.57	$142.08	-1.30%	136,822 102.87%	133,000
Most Recent Note for CPS - 8/1/2018 12:41:53 PM Hit a new all-time high with today's big gain. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues and earnings growth history. Reported earnings +5% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering 3/18/16.
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$236.51	-8.42 -3.44%	$244.93	$252.49	-6.33%	565,559 135.63%	417,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 8/1/2018 12:47:09 PM Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison, and recent acceleration helps it better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$24.00	+1.00 4.35%	$24.50	$23.58	1.78%	51,398 135.26%	38,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 8/1/2018 12:49:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, it held its ground following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +133% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly revenues have been below $10 million, and while growing, they remain rather minuscule. Limited history is a concern while up considerably from its $6 IPO in July '14.
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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$172.26	-5.29 -2.98%	$178.70	$178.90	-3.71%	31,597 87.77%	36,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 8/1/2018 12:51:14 PM Retreating today after an abrupt spike higher for a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +26% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its 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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LHCG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care L H C Group Inc	$91.97	+5.89 6.84%	$92.12	$89.95	2.25%	214,004 85.60%	250,000
Most Recent Note for LHCG - 8/1/2018 12:53:11 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain. The 11/22/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MEDP - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Medpace Holdings Inc	$58.90	-2.47 -4.02%	$61.60	$63.97	-7.93%	535,549 166.84%	321,000
Most Recent Note for MEDP - 8/1/2018 12:53:42 PM Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/12/18, 5/04/18, and 12/01/17. Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +60% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior earnings comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MERC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Mercer International Inc	$18.35	+0.40 2.23%	$18.35	$18.30	0.27%	193,975 85.45%	227,000
Most Recent Note for MERC - 8/1/2018 12:55:06 PM Today's 5th consecutive gain with above average volume hit a new 52-week high. Tested support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain.
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NSIT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises Inc	$47.78	-2.49 -4.95%	$54.06	$52.00	-8.12%	348,927 174.46%	200,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 8/1/2018 12:57:32 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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PCMI - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics P C M Inc	$23.05	+0.95 4.30%	$23.25	$22.25	3.60%	273,356 179.84%	152,000
Most Recent Note for PCMI - 8/1/2018 1:03:25 PM Reported earnings +116% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Streak of volume-driven gains has it rebounding after a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/28/17 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Reported earnings of 51 cents per share on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2016 versus earnings of 5 cents per share in the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '16 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases."
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PTSI - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking P A M Transportation Sv	$57.20	+2.65 4.86%	$58.20	$59.00	-3.05%	21,179 96.27%	22,000
Most Recent Note for PTSI - 8/1/2018 1:04:28 PM Perched at its 52-week high after recently clearing an orderly 6-month base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's criteria. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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SEND - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Sendgrid Inc	$29.04	+3.51 13.75%	$29.22	$32.03	-9.33%	1,961,622 268.35%	731,000
Most Recent Note for SEND - 8/1/2018 1:08:33 PM Gapped up today, rebounding above its 50 DMA line, helping its outlook to improve. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $32 level. Prior lows in the $24 area define important support. Completed a new Public Offering and Secondary Offering on 4/05/18.
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SSD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Simpson Manufacturing	$73.36	+0.40 0.55%	$74.91	$74.75	-1.86%	359,728 142.75%	252,000
Most Recent Note for SSD - 8/1/2018 1:09:25 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported greatly improved earnings in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$53.67	-0.18 -0.33%	$54.79	$60.15	-10.77%	302,704 94.60%	320,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 8/1/2018 1:11:19 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session, and with volume-driven losses it violated its 50 DMA line ($55.29). Reported earnings +67% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$272.43	-4.46 -1.61%	$286.78	$297.93	-8.56%	351,117 146.30%	240,000
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 8/1/2018 1:17:14 PM Retreated from its all-time high, testing its 50 DMA line, but it has not formed a sound base. Reported earnings +43% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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VNOM - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Viper Energy Partners Lp	$33.39	+1.41 4.41%	$34.37	$34.49	-3.19%	2,597,435 382.54%	679,000
Most Recent Note for VNOM - 8/1/2018 1:18:49 PM This Oil & Gas - US Exploration & Production LP hit a new 52-week high today after recently finding support at its 50 DMA line. 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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WLK - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Westlake Chemical Corp	$106.93	-0.29 -0.27%	$109.87	$124.30	-13.97%	692,139 87.50%	791,000
Most Recent Note for WLK - 8/1/2018 1:20:17 PM Finding support near its 200 DMA line. Due to report Junb '18 earnings news. Reported better earnings in the Sep, Dec '17, and Mar '18 quarters. Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/14.
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