Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2018
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DOW 25301.51 113.81 (0.45%) | NASDAQ 7866.69 46.98 (0.60%) | S&P 500 2840.04 18.11 (0.64%)

Time of Screening : 8/14/2018 1:58:52 PM Report Released : 8/14/2018 2:20:34 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
NANO - NASDAQ Nanometrics Inc	$46.18	+1.01 2.24%	$48.26	918,391 270.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 339,000	$45.34 1.86%	8/13/2018	$44.17	PP = $44.27 MB = $46.48
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2018 2:14:26 PM Y - Reversed from early highs today above its "max buy" level. Finished strong on the prior session with a gain for a new 52-week high backed by 5 times average volume. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/06/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. It rallied from a cup shaped base, and it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarters through Jun '18 showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved greatly since a downturn and losses FY '13 and '14. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADUS - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Addus Homecare Corp	$62.25	-2.45 -3.79%	$63.25	$71.78	-13.28%	123,163 138.39%	89,000
Most Recent Note for ADUS - 8/14/2018 2:00:41 PM Proposed a new Public Offering and it is pulling back near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +32% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, but prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been steady (A criteria) after a downturn in FY '12 earnings.
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AIN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Albany Intl Corp Cl A	$76.40	+0.95 1.26%	$76.70	$77.35	-1.23%	133,570 118.20%	113,000
Most Recent Note for AIN - 8/14/2018 2:01:29 PM Perched at its all-time high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +413% on +19% sales for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$11.05	+0.03 0.27%	$11.32	$11.06	-0.09%	327,994 223.13%	147,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 8/14/2018 2:01:39 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm has powered to new 52-week highs with an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains while stubbornly holding its ground after a big gap 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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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$49.43	-4.19 -7.81%	$54.50	$53.82	-8.17%	36,931 136.78%	27,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 8/14/2018 2:03:24 PM Abruptly reversed into the red after an early gain today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons.
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CRL - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Charles River Labs Intl	$120.15	+0.22 0.18%	$120.54	$130.66	-8.04%	538,608 157.95%	341,000
Most Recent Note for CRL - 8/14/2018 2:05:33 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +26% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$65.40	+0.75 1.16%	$66.35	$68.20	-4.11%	56,253 119.69%	47,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 8/14/2018 2:06:30 PM Consolidating near its all-time high and finding support in recent weeks near its 50 DMA line. Noted in the 6/26/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +117% on +11% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth history has not been strong and steady."
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HIIQ - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Health Ins Innovations A	$51.15	+2.70 5.57%	$51.35	$49.70	2.92%	343,625 105.73%	325,000
Most Recent Note for HIIQ - 8/14/2018 2:06:51 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, getting very extended from prior highs in the $37 area. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in 3 of the past 4 quarters through Jun '18. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved greatly after a downturn and loss in FY '14 raised concerns with regard to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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IAC - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content I A C/Interactivecorp	$189.72	-1.45 -0.76%	$195.06	$195.92	-3.16%	951,790 114.81%	829,000
Most Recent Note for IAC - 8/14/2018 2:07:29 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time high, holding its ground following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ICUI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies I C U Medical Inc	$295.45	+2.30 0.78%	$296.30	$321.70	-8.16%	303,771 164.20%	185,000
Most Recent Note for ICUI - 8/14/2018 2:08:17 PM Perched near its all-time high, consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +250% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong (A criteria) since a downturn in FY '14.
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INDB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Independent Bank Corp Ma	$88.50	+1.25 1.43%	$88.80	$95.00	-6.84%	233,766 275.02%	85,000
Most Recent Note for INDB - 8/14/2018 2:09:09 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its all-time high following volume-driven gains. The 2 latest quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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INTT - AMEX - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Intest Corporation	$9.15	-0.10 -1.08%	$9.25	$10.25	-10.73%	47,331 118.33%	40,000
Most Recent Note for INTT - 8/14/2018 2:09:26 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through the Jun '18 quarter, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$28.60	-0.10 -0.35%	$28.90	$30.60	-6.54%	73,120 114.25%	64,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 8/14/2018 2:09:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after 7 consecutive 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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M - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Macy's Inc	$41.86	+1.78 4.44%	$41.95	$41.33	1.28%	9,102,788 126.34%	7,205,000
Most Recent Note for M - 8/14/2018 2:10:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +250% on +4% sales revenues for the Apr '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Recent quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) makes it a sub par candidate."
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MCS - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Marcus Corp	$40.30	+1.15 2.94%	$40.45	$39.95	0.88%	87,094 103.68%	84,000
Most Recent Note for MCS - 8/14/2018 2:11:31 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress after a gap up on 7/26/18. Reported earnings +81% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MINI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Mobile Mini Inc	$44.95	-0.05 -0.11%	$45.85	$50.40	-10.81%	267,583 118.93%	225,000
Most Recent Note for MINI - 8/14/2018 2:11:44 PM Reported earnings +46% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior 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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MTCH - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Match Group Inc	$48.16	-1.84 -3.67%	$50.50	$51.74	-6.93%	3,080,001 122.32%	2,518,000
Most Recent Note for MTCH - 8/14/2018 2:12:37 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported strong Mar and Jun '18 quarterly results, however prior 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$110.13	-1.67 -1.49%	$111.66	$116.05	-5.10%	251,424 107.45%	234,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 8/14/2018 2:15:02 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm held its ground near the 50 DMA line ($108.50) during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria.
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PLNT - NYSE - Leisure-Services Planet Fitness Inc	$51.80	+2.81 5.74%	$51.87	$53.41	-3.01%	1,087,844 103.60%	1,050,000
Most Recent Note for PLNT - 8/14/2018 2:15:47 PM Perched near its all-time high after volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Since its Aug 2015 IPO at $14.06 it completed Secondary Offerings on 6/22/16, 9/26/16, 3/10/17 and 5/08/17."
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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$115.05	+0.77 0.67%	$115.19	$117.48	-2.07%	468,680 114.31%	410,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 8/14/2018 2:17:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high, enduring recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +18% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to meet the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$101.10	+1.75 1.76%	$101.19	$101.49	-0.38%	3,000,486 102.83%	2,918,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 8/14/2018 2:18:54 PM Perched at its all-time high after a streak of gains backed with light or near average volume. Reported earnings +17% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$131.29	+5.60 4.46%	$132.79	$130.84	0.34%	1,563,757 147.94%	1,057,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 8/14/2018 2:20:30 PM Holding its ground after hitting a new 52-week high with a big "breakaway gap" and impressive volume-driven gain as the 8/10/18 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +15% on +54% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were much stronger. Limited history is a concern. Rallied considerably and completed Secondary Offerings on 2/28/17 and 5/24/17 since its Sep '16 IPO at $18."
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