Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2019
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Time of Screening : 10/1/2019 12:25:28 PM Report Released : 10/1/2019 1:22:07 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
PFPT - NASDAQ Proofpoint Inc	$129.59	+0.54 0.41%	$133.00	558,263 84.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 658,000	$132.85 -2.46%	10/1/2019	$129.59	PP = $132.95 MB = $139.60
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2019 1:10:41 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/26/19 high. Reversed into the red after touching a new all-time high today. Met stubborn resistance in the $132 area in recent months. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '19 were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since turning profitable in FY '16 " There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADES - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Advanced Emissions Solutions Inc.	$14.11	-0.73 -4.92%	$15.34	$14.98	-5.81%	125,409 87.70%	143,000
Most Recent Note for ADES - 10/1/2019 12:27:29 PM Hit a new 52-week high and promptly reversed into the red. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic."
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AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$82.31	+0.65 0.80%	$83.45	$87.67	-6.11%	34,905 72.72%	48,000
Most Recent Note for AGM - 10/1/2019 12:29:24 PM Reported earnings +22% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings (C and A criteria) history not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Slumped from its all-time high since noted with caution in the 8/08/18 mid-day report.
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CCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Crown Castle Intl Corp	$137.13	-1.88 -1.35%	$139.19	$149.47	-8.26%	1,201,221 68.68%	1,749,000
Most Recent Note for CCI - 10/1/2019 12:31:03 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line again. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This REIT's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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COUP - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Coupa Software Inc	$132.91	+3.34 2.58%	$133.19	$156.16	-14.89%	1,571,962 89.88%	1,749,000
Most Recent Note for COUP - 10/1/2019 12:33:10 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($138.29) since a "negative reversal" noted at its all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '19 showed strong sales revenues growth and great earnings after years of losses. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern, fundamentally."
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CRH - NYSE - Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag C R H Plc Adr	$33.91	-0.45 -1.31%	$34.46	$35.50	-4.48%	732,312 130.30%	562,000
Most Recent Note for CRH - 10/1/2019 12:33:29 PM Irish Building - Cement firm has an erratic earnings history.
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DOOR - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Masonite International	$57.92	-0.08 -0.14%	$58.85	$65.23	-11.21%	112,337 95.20%	118,000
Most Recent Note for DOOR - 10/1/2019 12:35:52 PM Quarterly comparisons through Jun '19 showed sub par sales revenues growth and sub par earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$15.15	-0.13 -0.82%	$15.41	$16.66	-9.06%	90,566 73.63%	123,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 10/1/2019 12:38:42 PM Bank reported strong Jun '19 results but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FUNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First United Corp	$21.86	-0.14 -0.64%	$22.46	$23.24	-5.94%	50,750 181.25%	28,000
Most Recent Note for FUNC - 10/1/2019 12:39:15 PM Reported earnings -14% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 6/21/18 mid-day report - "Reported great earnings increases for the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings and its sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HOLX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Hologic Inc	$49.48	-1.02 -2.01%	$50.97	$52.19	-5.20%	1,588,336 94.94%	1,673,000
Most Recent Note for HOLX - 10/1/2019 12:40:51 PM Challenged its all-time high with its early gain on 9/26/19 before reversing and retesting support at its 50 DMA line That short-term average acted as support since noted with caution in the 8/01/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, and prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline. The Medical-Systems/Equip firm's sales and earnings history are not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/28/08."
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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$76.93	-5.20 -6.33%	$81.89	$87.00	-11.57%	692,866 151.61%	457,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 10/1/2019 12:44:59 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's damaging volume-driven loss. It wedged to a new 52-week high with gains lacking volume since noted again with caution in the 8/16/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +25% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. The Aerospace/Defense firm's prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$37.64	-0.20 -0.52%	$38.13	$39.14	-3.83%	95,323 72.77%	131,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 10/1/2019 12:47:28 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding toward its all-time high after a long and choppy consolidation since noted last with caution in the 9/12/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +48% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady and sales revenues growth has been sub par, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$78.31	-3.59 -4.38%	$83.03	$89.89	-12.88%	667,920 105.35%	634,000
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 10/1/2019 1:05:15 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($78.75) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +32% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 8th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 5/03/19 mid-day report - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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PHG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Koninklijke Philips ADR	$45.18	-0.95 -2.05%	$45.72	$48.84	-7.49%	559,457 91.86%	609,000
Most Recent Note for PHG - 10/1/2019 1:11:16 PM Gapped down on 9/27/19 violating its 50 DMA line ($46.85). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - Hovering at its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain. Sales and earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SF - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Stifel Financial Corp	$54.34	-3.04 -5.30%	$57.61	$61.94	-12.27%	274,956 69.43%	396,000
Most Recent Note for SF - 10/1/2019 1:12:44 PM Earnings increased by +16% on +9% sales revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Fails to meet the fact-based investment system's strict fundamental guidelines.
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SPAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Spartan Motors Inc	$13.76	+0.04 0.26%	$13.90	$14.86	-7.44%	122,546 71.25%	172,000
Most Recent Note for SPAR - 10/1/2019 1:14:49 PM Reported earnings +25% on +35% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 5/03/18 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SPGI - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch S&P Global Inc	$243.70	-1.28 -0.52%	$245.03	$269.57	-9.60%	1,134,431 84.91%	1,336,000
Most Recent Note for SPGI - 10/1/2019 1:17:05 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses since last noted with caution in the 8/06/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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VOD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Vodafone Group Plc Adr	$19.38	-0.53 -2.66%	$19.57	$21.85	-11.30%	2,559,576 73.47%	3,484,000
Most Recent Note for VOD - 10/1/2019 1:19:35 PM Slumped considerably since last noted with caution in the 11/13/07 mid-day report - "Gapped up and rallied to a new 2007 high. Its sub par earnings and sales growth, and a huge supply of 5.285 billion shares outstanding, make it an unlikely sprinter."
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XPEL - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Xpel Inc	$12.00	+0.20 1.69%	$12.15	$13.20	-9.09%	167,799 108.26%	155,000
Most Recent Note for XPEL - 10/1/2019 1:22:00 PM After an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains for new highs it has been consolidating for a few weeks, staying above its 20-day moving average. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Thinly traded Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts firm hit a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and its erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history."
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