Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 18th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2018
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DOW 25398.65 -308.03 (-1.20%) | NASDAQ 7507.71 -134.99 (-1.77%) | S&P 500 2774.96 -34.25 (-1.22%)

Time of Screening : 10/18/2018 12:23:14 PM Report Released : 10/18/2018 12:54:34 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
DPZ - NYSE Dominos Pizza Inc	$266.30	-1.39 -0.52%	$268.00	347,012 64.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 541,000	$305.34 -12.79%	8/13/2018	$288.60	PP = $293.91 MB = $308.61
Most Recent Note - 10/18/2018 12:37:10 PM G - Managed a "positive reversal" on the prior session after testing near its 200 DMA line ($254), however, a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($286) is needed for its outlook to improve. The prior low ($253.63 on 7/31/18) and 200 DMA line define important near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +54% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. 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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MA - NYSE Mastercard Inc Cl A	$204.06	-3.32 -1.60%	$207.22	2,811,851 81.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,453,000	$225.35 -9.45%	7/11/2018	$203.84	PP = $204.10 MB = $214.31
Most Recent Note - 10/18/2018 12:41:20 PM G - Found support above its 200 DMA line ($191), however, a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($211) is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/27/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADBE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Adobe Systems Inc	$247.29	-11.62 -4.49%	$257.21	$277.61	-10.92%	2,255,238 68.90%	3,273,000
Most Recent Note for ADBE - 10/18/2018 12:27:09 PM Retreating after its 50 DMA line ($260) acted as resistance this week. The 200 DMA line and recent low define important near term support in the $235 area. Noted with caution at its all-time high in the 9/14/18 mid-day report - "Reported Aug '18 quarterly earnings +57% on +24% sales revenues. Strong quarterly earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with solid sales revenues growth, however, its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '13 and '14, a flaw in regard to the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ATVI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software Activision Blizzard Inc	$73.07	-5.23 -6.68%	$74.58	$84.68	-13.71%	12,133,974 179.23%	6,770,000
Most Recent Note for ATVI - 10/18/2018 12:28:15 PM Gapped down today testing its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +13% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$723.61	+8.90 1.25%	$734.05	$797.89	-9.31%	198,036 66.01%	300,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 10/18/2018 12:29:19 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($763) and slumped near its 200 DMA line ($703) on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$389.86	-3.06 -0.78%	$394.54	$448.35	-13.05%	141,740 72.69%	195,000
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 10/18/2018 12:32:50 PM Recent low ($370.80 on 10/11/18) defines important near-term support while consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($387) now. Encountered damaging distributional pressure after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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CSX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads C S X Corp	$69.11	-1.60 -2.26%	$70.55	$76.24	-9.35%	3,826,181 72.81%	5,255,000
Most Recent Note for CSX - 10/18/2018 12:33:46 PM Sputtering since violating its 50 DMA line last week with 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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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$38.23	-0.55 -1.42%	$38.77	$40.64	-5.93%	132,635 57.67%	230,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 10/18/2018 12:39:45 PM Stalled immediately after rising from any orderly base since last noted in the 10/08/18 mid-day report - "The 3 most recent quarters through Jun '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a great match with the investment system's guidelines."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$106.16	-0.20 -0.19%	$107.82	$119.83	-11.41%	130,219 78.45%	166,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 10/18/2018 12:42:11 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm slumped near its 200 DMA line ($102) and it was 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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NOMD - NYSE - Food-Packaged Nomad Foods Ltd	$20.04	-0.37 -1.81%	$20.40	$21.15	-5.25%	615,470 59.70%	1,031,000
Most Recent Note for NOMD - 10/18/2018 12:43:09 PM Slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($20.16) today after an impressive rebound. Encountered distributional pressure after noted with caution in the 9/11/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17 and Mar '18 quarters. Prior earnings and sales revenues growth was not strong and steady."
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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$27.01	+0.20 0.73%	$27.27	$28.97	-6.78%	287,416 62.35%	461,000
Most Recent Note for SKM - 10/18/2018 12:45:31 PM Fundamental concerns remain. This South Korean Telecom Services firm was last noted with caution in the 11/04/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.79	+0.11 1.97%	$5.80	$5.90	-1.86%	32,444 249.57%	13,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 10/18/2018 12:46:16 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Hovering near its 52-week high but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$229.59	-5.06 -2.16%	$233.44	$249.95	-8.15%	861,619 70.11%	1,229,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 10/18/2018 12:48:15 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging losses since last noted with caution at its all-time high in the 10/01/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TSC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products TriState Capital Hld Inc	$25.83	+0.02 0.08%	$26.63	$30.10	-14.19%	251,377 115.31%	218,000
Most Recent Note for TSC - 10/18/2018 12:50:56 PM Consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($25.97) but on track today for a 9th consecutive loss. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $30 level. After noted technical deterioration it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/18.
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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$87.67	-0.82 -0.93%	$89.61	$91.39	-4.07%	1,887,847 62.64%	3,014,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 10/18/2018 12:51:30 PM Gapped up on the prior session rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($85.94). 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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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$148.12	-1.77 -1.18%	$150.08	$165.63	-10.57%	3,778,519 88.93%	4,249,000
Most Recent Note for UNP - 10/18/2018 12:53:42 PM This Transportation - Rail firm slumped below its 50 DMA line ($155), enduring damaging distributional pressure. Last noted with caution in the 9/20/18 mid-day report while hovering near its all-time high - "Reported earnings +37% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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WING - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wingstop Inc	$72.01	-1.93 -2.61%	$72.63	$75.58	-4.72%	367,500 74.54%	493,000
Most Recent Note for WING - 10/18/2018 12:54:27 PM Pulling back after spiking to new all-time highs with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Showed bullish action since noted in the 8/06/18 mid-day report -- "Reported earnings +35% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern and it completed Secondary Offerings on 8/09/16 and 3/08/16 after its $17 IPO on 6/12/15."
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