Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 14th, 2017

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 9/14/2017 12:29:43 PM Report Released : 9/14/2017 1:24:57 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
GRUB - NYSE GrubHub Inc	$55.48	-0.70 -1.25%	$56.18	1,184,207 67.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,763,000	$57.61 -3.70%	6/21/2017	$47.33	PP = $46.94 MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 1:08:44 PM G - Encountering some distributional pressure while perched at its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($51.20) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $46-47 area. Recently reported earnings +13% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABBV - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs AbbVie Inc	$88.70	+0.23 0.26%	$89.06	$88.84	-0.16%	4,661,259 83.94%	5,553,000
Most Recent Note for ABBV - 9/14/2017 12:30:36 PM Hitting new all-time highs with a streak of big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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AMT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv American Tower Reit	$141.87	-1.83 -1.27%	$143.10	$148.71	-4.60%	1,121,817 71.18%	1,576,000
Most Recent Note for AMT - 9/14/2017 12:31:25 PM This REIT is consolidating near its 52-week high. Through Jun '17 its quarterly earnings and sales increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$177.10	-1.87 -1.04%	$179.93	$179.10	-1.12%	13,425,533 77.24%	17,382,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 9/14/2017 12:36:55 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after wedging higher without great volume conviction on the prior session, rising from an advanced ascending base. Disciplined investors may watch for a convincing volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. However, it is owned already by 2,661 top-rated funds. The fact-based investment system's guidelines suggest finding stocks when just beginning to attract institutional interest. Reported Jun '17 quarterly earnings +60% on +53% sales revenues, its 4th quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14.
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BRKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Azenta, Inc.	$28.56	+0.84 3.03%	$28.98	$30.23	-5.52%	384,305 68.02%	565,000
Most Recent Note for BRKS - 9/14/2017 12:38:44 PM Rebounding near multi-year highs after a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 4/28/17 mid-day report. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a large drop in FY '12-13, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$38.22	+0.77 2.06%	$38.27	$39.49	-3.22%	1,638,980 84.01%	1,951,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 9/14/2017 12:39:54 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Endured distributional pressure after reaching a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on 8/31/17. Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline are needed to satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings history has been steady.
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COR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Coresite Realty Corp	$111.06	-0.26 -0.23%	$111.32	$120.85	-8.10%	381,477 70.00%	545,000
Most Recent Note for COR - 9/14/2017 12:42:21 PM Abruptly retreated from its all-time high while encountering distributional pressure, and it is testing support today at its 50 DMA line. This REIT reported earnings +24% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and only 2 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a 4/29/15 Secondary Offering.
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DLR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Digital Realty Trust Inc	$119.37	-1.24 -1.03%	$121.05	$127.23	-6.18%	1,083,221 94.44%	1,147,000
Most Recent Note for DLR - 9/14/2017 12:44:14 PM Abruptly retreating below prior highs with volume-driven losses just after rallying to a new all-time high. This REIT reported earnings +8% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria).
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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$88.91	-2.95 -3.21%	$90.74	$94.30	-5.72%	1,320,793 96.83%	1,364,000
Most Recent Note for EDU - 9/14/2017 12:47:50 PM This China-based firm is pulling back today from a new all-time high. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the May '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Has a new CEO as of 9/02/16."
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FBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Bancorp Nc	$31.49	+0.37 1.19%	$31.59	$32.99	-4.55%	63,859 101.36%	63,000
Most Recent Note for FBNC - 9/14/2017 12:58:42 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '17 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FOE - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Ferro Corp	$20.71	+0.21 1.02%	$20.77	$20.67	0.19%	321,449 65.60%	490,000
Most Recent Note for FOE - 9/14/2017 1:02:40 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 7th consecutive gain. Reported Jun '17 earnings +9% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady and above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$28.68	+0.33 1.17%	$29.00	$31.90	-10.09%	54,413 120.92%	45,000
Most Recent Note for FONR - 9/14/2017 1:04:12 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings -3% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '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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FSBW - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest F S Bancorp	$48.36	-0.35 -0.72%	$48.98	$51.72	-6.50%	7,729 77.29%	10,000
Most Recent Note for FSBW - 9/14/2017 1:06:34 PM Thinly traded Bank stock is hovering near its all-time high after completing a Public Offering on 9/08/17. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been great.
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GRFS - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Grifols Sa Ads	$21.44	-0.26 -1.20%	$21.54	$22.83	-6.09%	370,674 68.52%	541,000
Most Recent Note for GRFS - 9/14/2017 1:07:03 PM Rebounding toward multi-year highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '17 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/14."
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$91.10	+0.45 0.50%	$92.50	$91.10	0.00%	107,326 178.88%	60,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 9/14/2017 1:09:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +18% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$137.10	-0.85 -0.61%	$137.68	$138.49	-1.01%	223,982 97.81%	229,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 9/14/2017 1:09:44 PM Reported earnings +91% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress into new high territory since noted with caution in the 7/20/16 mid-day report.
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MGI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Moneygram International	$16.21	-0.62 -3.66%	$16.49	$17.92	-9.57%	540,256 120.32%	449,000
Most Recent Note for MGI - 9/14/2017 1:10:35 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. The 9/07/17 mid-day report noted - "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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NEP - NYSE - ENERGY - Alternative Nextera Energy Partners LP	$41.96	+0.86 2.09%	$42.14	$43.40	-3.32%	139,820 73.20%	191,000
Most Recent Note for NEP - 9/14/2017 1:11:31 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 6/30/17 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Faces resistance due to older overhead supply."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$49.70	+1.05 2.16%	$49.85	$49.75	-0.10%	28,658 68.23%	42,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 9/14/2017 1:13:00 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks, and it has held its ground stubbornly after rallying to new all-time highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. This Hollywood, FL based Commercial Services / Consulting firm was repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +47% on +50% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but the 4 prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/13/16."
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PFGC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale Performance Food Group Co	$28.30	-1.10 -3.74%	$29.00	$29.90	-5.35%	2,015,616 387.62%	520,000
Most Recent Note for PFGC - 9/14/2017 1:16:53 PM Gapped down today, retreating from a new all-time high hit on the prior session after proposing a Secondary Offering. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/18/16 and it is consolidating near its 50 DMA line.Reported earnings +50% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '16 quarter. Quarterly comparisons have shown great earnings improvement but with sub par and sales revenues growth and signs of deceleration."
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PRGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Progress Software Corp	$36.80	+0.57 1.57%	$37.06	$36.94	-0.38%	258,966 74.63%	347,000
Most Recent Note for PRGS - 9/14/2017 1:21:25 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +27% on -3% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2017 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines for robust growth in demand typical of a hot new (N criteria) product or service. On 12/20/2005 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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RATE - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Bankrate Inc	$13.88	+0.03 0.18%	$13.93	$14.25	-2.63%	2,528,946 258.58%	978,000
Most Recent Note for RATE - 9/14/2017 1:21:46 PM Holding its ground in a tight range since a gap up 7/03/17 on M&A news The 11/10/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +12% on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings versus year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$80.03	+0.93 1.18%	$80.15	$80.70	-0.83%	1,221,237 156.37%	781,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 9/14/2017 1:22:51 PM Posting a volume-driven gain today challenging its all-time high. Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRU - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty TransUnion	$42.60	-1.07 -2.45%	$44.00	$49.46	-13.87%	5,259,411 403.64%	1,303,000
Most Recent Note for TRU - 9/14/2017 1:23:26 PM Violated its 50-day moving average line with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Previously noted with caution - "Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/02/17, 4/28/17, 9/08/16, 6/07/16, and 3/09/16. Limited history is a concern and it completed its $23 IPO on 6/25/15."
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UCTT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ultra Clean Holdings Inc	$25.75	+1.15 4.69%	$25.93	$26.21	-1.74%	781,336 79.32%	985,000
Most Recent Note for UCTT - 9/14/2017 1:24:52 PM Rallying near its 52-week high today. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly earnings through Jun '17 have shown good increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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