Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2018
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DOW 26922.83 148.89 (0.56%) | NASDAQ 8039.51 39.96 (0.50%) | S&P 500 2934.16 10.73 (0.37%)

Time of Screening : 10/3/2018 12:05:28 PM Report Released : 10/3/2018 12:57:49 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
OLLI - NASDAQ Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$92.48	-1.13 -1.21%	$94.46	429,047 70.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 606,000	$97.61 -5.26%	7/12/2018	$74.43	PP = $77.60 MB = $81.48
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2018 12:39:09 PM G - Pulling back from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($82.62) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $77 area. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2018. Click here.
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TSC - NASDAQ TriState Capital Hld Inc	$28.03	+0.19 0.68%	$28.24	178,251 94.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 189,000	$30.10 -6.88%	9/11/2018	$29.75	PP = $30.20 MB = $31.71
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2018 12:55:35 PM G - A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($29.00) still is needed for its outlook to improve. Its Relative Strength Rating has improved to 83. Found support near prior highs in the $27 area. While rebounding it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $30 level. >>> 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
AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$49.42	-1.25 -2.47%	$50.83	$55.47	-10.91%	58,184 111.89%	52,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 10/3/2018 12:10:14 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line ($48.81) then rebounded from today's early low. Stalled after recently hitting a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains clearing an orderly base. The 9/26/18 mid-day report last noted - "It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 7.3 million shares in the public float. Reported Jun '18 earnings +88% on +33% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AMZN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Amazon.com Inc	$1,960.76	-10.55 -0.54%	$1,989.70	$2,050.50	-4.38%	2,777,427 57.95%	4,793,000
Most Recent Note for AMZN - 10/3/2018 12:13:01 PM Extended from any sound base and enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks while still perched near its all-time high after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 were very strong. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history was not a great match with the investment system's guidelines.
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$391.05	+4.68 1.21%	$392.91	$388.62	0.62%	1,872,618 58.92%	3,178,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 10/3/2018 12:16:22 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "When consolidating it found support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons showed strong earning increases, and it reported earnings +34% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate and the prior earnings history has not been a great match with the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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BHBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Blue Hills Bancorp Inc	$24.12	+0.49 2.07%	$24.15	$25.80	-6.51%	115,306 92.24%	125,000
Most Recent Note for BHBK - 10/3/2018 12:17:09 PM Consolidating since a gap up for a new all-time high on M&A news on 9/21/18. Reported very strong earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth waned.
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$406.70	+1.70 0.42%	$407.42	$448.35	-9.29%	160,996 95.26%	169,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 10/3/2018 12:19:34 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line and enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. It was wedging higher when last noted with caution in the 9/14/18 mid-day report - "Completed a new Public Offering on 9/29/17. Reported earnings +93% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) history are not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$196.98	+1.13 0.58%	$197.39	$217.34	-9.37%	371,003 68.83%	539,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 10/3/2018 12:20:01 PM Still sputtering since a gap down and damaging volume-driven loss on 9/26/18 violating its 50 DMA line ($210). Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the Aug '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline and fundamental concerns remain.
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$105.34	-2.13 -1.98%	$106.57	$112.59	-6.44%	1,369,552 66.23%	2,068,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 10/3/2018 12:23:05 PM Gapped down today undercutting its 50 DMA line ($105.82), retreating from its all-time high. Reported Jul '16 quarterly earnings +38% on +11% sales revenues, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$71.43	-0.57 -0.78%	$72.65	$77.15	-7.42%	45,489 72.20%	63,000
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 10/3/2018 12:24:36 PM Retreating from is all-time high annd testing its 50 DMA line. Reported a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in Jun '18. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady.
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$118.60	+3.30 2.86%	$118.78	$118.86	-0.22%	507,868 107.60%	472,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 10/3/2018 12:25:39 PM Gapped up on 10/01/18, and hitting a new all-time high again today while adding to a spurt of gains. Very extended from the prior high in the $101 area. Noted in the 9/19/18 mid-day report - "Still rising following a streak of 9 consecutive weekly gains. Prior earnings comparisons were below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$157.92	-4.18 -2.58%	$162.75	$175.00	-9.76%	1,456,161 106.83%	1,363,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 10/3/2018 12:26:49 PM Gapped down on the prior session, abruptly retreating from its all-time high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $155-156 area define near-term support to watch. Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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HUBB - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Hubbell Inc	$132.21	+0.14 0.11%	$132.43	$149.03	-11.29%	264,626 64.23%	412,000
Most Recent Note for HUBB - 10/3/2018 12:28:00 PM Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving, but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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IEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Idex Corp	$151.13	+1.21 0.81%	$151.32	$157.84	-4.25%	222,806 70.29%	317,000
Most Recent Note for IEX - 10/3/2018 12:29:52 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($152) while retreating from its all-time high. Reported +30% earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$59.64	+1.37 2.35%	$59.77	$64.55	-7.61%	464,810 65.28%	712,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 10/3/2018 12:34:13 PM Trading below its 50 DMA line ($61.69) after recent distributional pressure. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $64 level. Reported earnings above the +25 minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarters through Jun '18. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/06/13 and 9/20/13, 6/05/13, 3/06/13, and 12/05/12.
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LGND - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Ligand Pharmaceuticals	$256.59	-11.52 -4.30%	$268.64	$278.62	-7.91%	338,779 91.32%	371,000
Most Recent Note for LGND - 10/3/2018 12:36:06 PM Retreating from its all time high with today's 3rd consecutive loss testing its 50 DMA line ($249.85). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +287% on +222% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its up and down annual earnings (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	$114.78	+2.63 2.35%	$115.00	$119.83	-4.21%	126,770 74.57%	170,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 10/3/2018 12:37:45 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm repeatedly found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($113.41) during its ongoing ascent. 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	$50.98	-0.49 -0.95%	$51.52	$55.35	-7.90%	624,353 60.44%	1,033,000
Most Recent Note for PLNT - 10/3/2018 12:44:24 PM Stalled after hitting a new all-time high last week, and undercut its 50 DMA line ($50.53) intra-day with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter marked a 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited and included a downturn in FY '15, not a great 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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SERV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc	$40.77	+0.57 1.42%	$41.58	$42.71	-4.54%	1,315,717 80.87%	1,627,000
Most Recent Note for SERV - 10/3/2018 12:47:24 PM There was a "negative reversal" on 10/01/18 after hitting a new all-time high. Prior quarterly earnings increases through Jun '18 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues increases have been in the +5-8% range. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/09/15. New CEO on 7/26/17.
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$69.36	-0.36 -0.52%	$69.98	$70.94	-2.23%	3,174,805 105.09%	3,021,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 10/3/2018 12:52:47 PM Quietly rose to new all-time high territory after a long consolidation since last noted in the 6/16/17 mid-day report. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings improved steadily after a big loss in FY '12. Sub par sales revenues growth rate remains a concern.
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TTD - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising The Trade Desk Inc Cl A	$138.87	+5.50 4.12%	$140.54	$161.50	-14.01%	1,050,203 86.94%	1,208,000
Most Recent Note for TTD - 10/3/2018 12:57:18 PM Endured distributional pressure while retreating from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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XOXO - NYSE - Internet-Content X O Group Inc	$34.47	+0.03 0.09%	$34.65	$35.83	-3.80%	232,210 80.07%	290,000
Most Recent Note for XOXO - 10/3/2018 12:57:32 PM Gapped up on 9/25/18 challenging multi-year highs on news it will merge with WeddingWire and become a privately held company. Reported +111% earnings on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and an erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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