Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2018
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DOW 25765.18 -33.24 (-0.13%) | NASDAQ 7629.39 -16.1 (-0.21%) | S&P 500 2807.78 -2.14 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 10/17/2018 12:19:15 PM Report Released : 10/17/2018 1:11:42 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
DPZ - NYSE Dominos Pizza Inc	$264.77	+5.14 1.98%	$265.15	378,809 71.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 531,000	$305.34 -13.29%	8/13/2018	$288.60	PP = $293.91 MB = $308.61
Most Recent Note - 10/17/2018 12:39:58 PM G - Managed a "positive reversal" after early lows today nearly tested its 200 DMA line. Gapped down on the prior session for a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +54% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. The prior low ($253.63 on 7/31/18) and 200 DMA line ($253) and define important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/15/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABT - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Abbott Laboratories	$69.88	-1.07 -1.51%	$70.69	$74.15	-5.76%	4,216,957 75.95%	5,552,000
Most Recent Note for ABT - 10/17/2018 12:21:07 PM Slumped from its all-time high and found support at its 50 DMA line ($68). Noted with caution in the 9/24/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$707.60	-65.91 -8.52%	$771.02	$797.89	-11.32%	467,720 164.11%	285,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 10/17/2018 12:22:57 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($763) and slumped near its 200 DMA line ($703). The prior mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
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BOOT - NYSE - Retail-Apparel/Shoes/Acc Boot Barn Holdings Inc	$27.97	-0.62 -2.17%	$29.26	$31.62	-11.54%	569,363 78.64%	724,000
Most Recent Note for BOOT - 10/17/2018 12:25:31 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($28.18) after enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. It is extended from any sound base. Completed a Secondary Offerings on 5/21/18 and 1/17/18. Earnings rose +700% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter versus the year-ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Showed sub par sales revenues growth and an erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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BSX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Boston Scientific Corp	$38.16	+0.05 0.13%	$38.62	$39.44	-3.25%	4,986,585 73.78%	6,759,000
Most Recent Note for BSX - 10/17/2018 12:27:14 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line ($36.36) and it remains perched near its 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and wedged higher since 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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CSX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads C S X Corp	$71.12	-1.08 -1.50%	$73.05	$76.24	-6.72%	4,413,218 86.52%	5,101,000
Most Recent Note for CSX - 10/17/2018 12:34:11 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($73.55) last week with damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +106% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons versus year-ago periods showed encouraging sales revenues and impressive earnings acceleration. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY 16 but has otherwise been steady.
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$110.03	-0.92 -0.83%	$110.84	$112.59	-2.27%	1,723,859 74.27%	2,321,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 10/17/2018 12:37:22 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Jul '16 quarterly earnings +38% on +11% sales revenues, only its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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FSV - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Firstservice Corp	$79.72	-0.11 -0.14%	$80.05	$90.21	-11.63%	25,755 111.98%	23,000
Most Recent Note for FSV - 10/17/2018 12:41:37 PM Since noted with caution in the 8/17/18 it slumped from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line. The Mar and Jun '18 quarters had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior comparisons were sub par.
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HRS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Harris Corp	$171.48	-2.06 -1.18%	$173.28	$175.50	-2.29%	543,206 74.72%	727,000
Most Recent Note for HRS - 10/17/2018 12:42:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high following M&A news. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings history are below are fact-based investment system's guidelines. To satisfy the C criteria, current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in the most ideal cases accelerating impressively in the most recent 3-4 quarterly comparisons."
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$28.25	-0.05 -0.18%	$28.49	$30.00	-5.83%	23,627 73.83%	32,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 10/17/2018 12:45:59 PM Consolidating after testing its 200 DMA line ($27.52) and it has traded in a wider than usual intra-day range in recent sessions. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $30 level. Reported Jun '18 earnings +44% on +14% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good after a downturn in FY '15.
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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$196.22	-0.04 -0.02%	$197.54	$204.49	-4.04%	37,925 70.23%	54,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 10/17/2018 12:47:32 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line ($186.89) recently as it pulled back from its 52-week high with losses backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +26% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$43.76	+0.10 0.22%	$43.76	$49.59	-11.76%	107,516 67.62%	159,000
Most Recent Note for LTC - 10/17/2018 12:49:21 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line ($44.46) in recent weeks. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "This REIT that invests in Healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LTXB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc	$41.57	-1.01 -2.36%	$43.85	$47.18	-11.90%	347,346 147.18%	236,000
Most Recent Note for LTXB - 10/17/2018 12:51:28 PM Sputtering below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported Jun '18 earnings +50% on +14% sales revenues. Prior quarters were sub par and fundamental concerns remain.
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NFLX - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores Netflix Inc	$363.30	+16.80 4.85%	$380.00	$423.21	-14.16%	18,817,254 188.97%	9,958,000
Most Recent Note for NFLX - 10/17/2018 12:55:10 PM Reported earnings +207% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Gapped up today and rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($354) but it has slumped well off the session's high. Endured distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 9/19/18 mid-day report - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $423 level. Halted its slide above the 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/30/18."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$106.38	-0.86 -0.80%	$107.11	$119.83	-11.22%	218,844 134.26%	163,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 10/17/2018 12:55:43 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has slumped near its 200 DMA line ($102.69). Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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NSC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Norfolk Southern Corp	$168.92	-3.43 -1.99%	$173.97	$186.91	-9.62%	1,222,871 70.04%	1,746,000
Most Recent Note for NSC - 10/17/2018 12:57:50 PM Retreated abruptly from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($177) with damaging volume-driven losses last week. The 9/18/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Showed greatly improved earnings in the Mar and Jun '18 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) and sales increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$330.77	-16.51 -4.75%	$347.59	$351.65	-5.94%	535,580 98.63%	543,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 10/17/2018 1:01:27 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($337) again today while retreating from its all-time high. Made gradual progress after last noted with caution in the 7/26/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +41% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is not a good match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady."
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OSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Old Second Bancorp Inc	$15.04	+0.00 0.00%	$15.13	$16.30	-7.73%	70,460 71.90%	98,000
Most Recent Note for OSBC - 10/17/2018 1:03:48 PM Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line ($14.73) after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/15/18. Its Relative Strength Rating is 78, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($15.29) would help its outlook improve. Met stubborn resistance after hitting a new high on 7/26/18 with a big volume-driven gain. Fundamentals remain strong.
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SEND - NYSE - INTERNET - Content Sendgrid Inc	$34.63	-1.83 -5.02%	$36.73	$38.66	-10.42%	1,524,096 132.88%	1,147,000
Most Recent Note for SEND - 10/17/2018 1:09:14 PM Pulling back today after a big volume-driven gain on the prior session in response to M&A news. Reportedly entered an agreement to merge with Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. Found support above its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18.
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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$87.56	+4.04 4.83%	$89.48	$91.39	-4.20%	4,183,681 147.11%	2,844,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 10/17/2018 1:11:36 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($85.83). Reported earnings +36% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth with erratic 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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