Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 13th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2018
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DOW 26167.31 168.39 (0.65%) | NASDAQ 8031.91 77.68 (0.98%) | S&P 500 2900.5 11.58 (0.40%)

Time of Screening : 9/13/2018 12:06:11 PM Report Released : 9/13/2018 1:24:06 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$94.29	-0.22 -0.23%	$95.77	348,274 87.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 399,000	$97.94 -3.73%	8/13/2018	$82.39	PP = $83.44 MB = $87.61
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2018 12:53:22 PM G - Very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($85) and prior highs in the $82-83 area define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/10/2018. Click here.
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TSC - NASDAQ TriState Capital Hld Inc	$28.50	-0.95 -3.23%	$29.65	118,505 79.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 150,000	$30.10 -5.32%	9/11/2018	$29.75	PP = $30.20 MB = $31.71
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2018 1:22:18 PM G - Slumping today, raising concerns while violating its 50 DMA line ($28.77), and its color code is changed to green. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Albany Intl Corp Cl A	$80.30	+0.70 0.88%	$80.35	$79.85	0.56%	176,396 121.65%	145,000
Most Recent Note for AIN - 9/13/2018 12:07:54 PM Hitting a new all-time high today adding to a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +413% on +19% sales for the Jun '18 quarter. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ALOT - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Astronova Inc	$22.15	+0.12 0.54%	$23.23	$23.95	-7.52%	15,441 77.21%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ALOT - 9/13/2018 12:09:19 PM Hovering near its all-time high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Retested prior highs in the $20 area when noted in the 9/12/18 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +55% on +23% sales revenues for the July '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarter 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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BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$59.50	+0.75 1.28%	$59.80	$62.55	-4.88%	450,925 117.73%	383,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 9/13/2018 12:36:24 PM Managed a positive reversal from early lows today, and it remains perched near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Held its ground stubbornly and made steady progress after a big gap up 4/20/18. Showed strong sales revenues growth and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$61.68	+1.05 1.73%	$61.68	$61.40	0.46%	36,213 120.71%	30,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 9/13/2018 12:38:22 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's gain marked by heavier volume, adding to a recent spurt. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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BSX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Boston Scientific Corp	$37.36	+0.92 2.51%	$37.64	$37.30	0.15%	5,897,185 95.98%	6,144,000
Most Recent Note for BSX - 9/13/2018 12:40:49 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and wedged higher since last noted in the 8/15/18 mid-day report following news from Stryker Corp (SYK) that a takeover was not planned - "Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings +28% on +10% sales revenues but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CNXN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale P C Connection Inc	$40.29	+1.20 3.07%	$40.37	$39.79	1.26%	51,750 83.47%	62,000
Most Recent Note for CNXN - 9/13/2018 12:49:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues growth and earnings (C and A criteria) track record is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$93.15	+0.16 0.17%	$93.90	$94.12	-1.03%	263,126 81.46%	323,000
Most Recent Note for HEI - 9/13/2018 12:50:20 PM Holding its ground perched near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Jul '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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HMSY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service H M S Holdings Corp	$33.33	-0.09 -0.27%	$33.84	$33.51	-0.54%	695,777 131.78%	528,000
Most Recent Note for HMSY - 9/13/2018 12:51:56 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting very extended from prior highs in the $20 area. Reported greatly improved earnings results in the Dec '17, Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Annual earnings have been improving after a downturn in FY '13 and '14.
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IAC - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content I A C/Interactivecorp	$218.56	+5.67 2.66%	$219.97	$212.93	2.64%	967,474 112.37%	861,000
Most Recent Note for IAC - 9/13/2018 12:55:12 PM Powering to new all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong results in the Mar and Jun '18 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. 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	$287.90	-14.40 -4.76%	$303.05	$321.70	-10.51%	146,986 89.63%	164,000
Most Recent Note for ICUI - 9/13/2018 12:58:45 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with today's volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line ($297). Last noted with caution in the 9/11/18 mid-day report - "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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IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$47.00	+0.31 0.66%	$47.00	$46.92	0.17%	2,951,405 123.13%	2,397,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 9/13/2018 12:59:25 PM Gapped up 9/10/18 on M&A news, hitting new multi-year highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. its 2nd earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history has been strong."
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KRNT - NASDAQ - Computer-Hardware/Perip Kornit Digital Ltd	$19.40	-2.75 -12.42%	$20.85	$22.20	-12.61%	630,296 265.95%	237,000
Most Recent Note for KRNT - 9/13/2018 1:01:28 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line ($19.34). After 2 big volume-driven gains the 8/30/18 mid-day report last noted - "Faces resistance up to the $23 level. Reported earnings +125% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of 8/01/18 Completed a new Public Offering on 1/26/17. Its IPO was at $10 in April 2015."
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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$251.50	-4.44 -1.73%	$260.98	$257.43	-2.30%	178,817 89.41%	200,000
Most Recent Note for MED - 9/13/2018 1:04:58 PM Hitting new all-time highs with a streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Reported very strong Dec '17, Mar and Jun '18 quarterly earnings increases, marking 3 consecutive comparisons above the +25% sales minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing very encouraging sequential acceleration in its sales revenues growth versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has strong after a downturn in FY '14 and '15.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$134.64	-6.73 -4.76%	$141.25	$152.21	-11.54%	650,809 211.99%	307,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 9/13/2018 1:07:47 PM Pulling back from its all-time high, it violated its 50 DMA line with a streak of 5 consecutive losses on ever increasing volume. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +32% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MTRN - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals Materion Corp	$58.85	-0.55 -0.93%	$59.90	$65.10	-9.60%	94,477 98.41%	96,000
Most Recent Note for MTRN - 9/13/2018 1:13:14 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($60.60) since retreating from its all-time high with a streak of volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a concern."
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NBHC - NYSE - Banks-West/Southwest National Bank Holdings	$38.77	-1.10 -2.75%	$39.89	$41.44	-6.44%	84,653 75.58%	112,000
Most Recent Note for NBHC - 9/13/2018 1:14:20 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($39.78). The 9/10/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +73% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OSB - NYSE - Bldg-Wood Prds Norbord Inc	$40.10	-1.94 -4.61%	$42.23	$45.45	-11.77%	138,652 78.33%	177,000
Most Recent Note for OSB - 9/13/2018 1:16:24 PM Reversed today after spiking to a new high with a streak of gains. Tested support at its 50 DMA line after the 8/30/18 mid-day report last noted - "Impressive streak of consecutive gains helped it rebound near the prior high after a choppy consolidation. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern since trading began on the NYSE in Feb '16."
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$23.78	-0.77 -3.14%	$24.40	$26.40	-9.92%	495,970 98.41%	504,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 9/13/2018 1:17:47 PM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its all-time high after proposing a new Public Offering, and the mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +105% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain, as its up and down annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria)."
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TPB - NYSE - Tobacco Turning Point Brands Inc	$38.71	-2.05 -5.03%	$41.25	$44.13	-12.28%	86,632 75.99%	114,000
Most Recent Note for TPB - 9/13/2018 1:19:13 PM Very extended from any sound base, retreating from its all-time high following an impressive streak of 6 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Tobacco firm reported earnings +43% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 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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UBNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$97.53	+1.64 1.71%	$98.39	$96.99	0.56%	505,713 147.01%	344,000
Most Recent Note for UBNT - 9/13/2018 1:23:40 PM Hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it is perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +35% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12."
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