Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 18th, 2019

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2019
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Time of Screening : 10/18/2019 12:18:49 PM Report Released : 10/18/2019 1:08:14 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Aaron's Inc	$72.42	+0.63 0.88%	$72.71	$72.67	-0.34%	415,292 71.97%	577,000
Most Recent Note for AAN - 10/18/2019 12:19:38 PM Gapped up last week then rallied for new all-time highs this week with additional volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +11% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 consecutive comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has not been indicative of a hot new product or service (N criteria). After a downturn in FY '13 and '14 earnings results have been steadily improving."
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ABCB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Ameris Bancorp	$41.10	-0.38 -0.92%	$42.10	$45.25	-9.17%	313,299 78.13%	401,000
Most Recent Note for ABCB - 10/18/2019 12:21:09 PM Reported earnings +8% on +75% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/01/17.
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ACN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Accenture Plc	$187.86	+1.82 0.98%	$188.13	$202.80	-7.37%	1,194,072 59.97%	1,991,000
Most Recent Note for ACN - 10/18/2019 12:22:28 PM Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BLDR - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Builders Firstsource Inc	$23.11	+0.38 1.65%	$23.30	$22.90	0.90%	706,861 68.69%	1,029,000
Most Recent Note for BLDR - 10/18/2019 12:22:54 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Crown Castle Intl Corp	$143.36	+3.78 2.71%	$144.31	$149.47	-4.09%	1,455,209 84.02%	1,732,000
Most Recent Note for CCI - 10/18/2019 12:23:47 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. 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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CHEF - NASDAQ - Food-Misc Preparation Chefs' Warehouse Hldg	$37.18	+0.53 1.45%	$37.60	$42.06	-11.60%	149,016 76.03%	196,000
Most Recent Note for CHEF - 10/18/2019 12:25:20 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line during a recent streak of damaging losses. Retreated from its all-time high since noted with caution in the 9/12/19 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '19 have been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DAVA - NYSE - Computer-Tech Services Endava Plc Cl A Ads	$39.26	-0.59 -1.47%	$40.95	$43.93	-10.64%	50,563 69.26%	73,000
Most Recent Note for DAVA - 10/18/2019 12:27:28 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($37.82) perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Met stubborn resistance in the $41-43 area in recent months. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 versus the year ago period, marking its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/17/19. Limited history was noted as a concern for this UK-based Computer - Tech Services firm since it completed its $20 IPO on 7/27/18."
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DNBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast D N B Financial Corp	$43.90	+0.15 0.34%	$44.16	$46.86	-6.32%	20,833 83.33%	25,000
Most Recent Note for DNBF - 10/18/2019 12:27:55 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($43.22) and still perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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EL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Estee Lauder Cos Cl A	$184.19	-3.51 -1.87%	$186.94	$207.50	-11.23%	1,092,693 63.27%	1,727,000
Most Recent Note for EL - 10/18/2019 12:30:17 PM Slumped from its all-time high and fell below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 9/04/19 mid-day report -"Reported Jun '19 earnings +15% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines. Quarterly earnings results and sales revenues increases do not solidly meet the fact-based system's guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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ELMD - AMEX - Medical-Systems/Equip Electromed Inc	$6.78	+0.32 4.96%	$7.00	$7.25	-6.48%	16,037 89.09%	18,000
Most Recent Note for ELMD - 10/18/2019 12:31:08 PM Gapped up today and challenged its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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EXPO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exponent Inc	$64.95	-5.85 -8.26%	$67.24	$72.70	-10.66%	367,256 122.01%	301,000
Most Recent Note for EXPO - 10/18/2019 12:33:10 PM Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high, sinking well below its 50 DMA line while violating prior lows. Reported earnings +3% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and its sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the investment system's minimum guidelines for buy candidates. Share price was impacted by a 2-1 split on 6/08/18.
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FFIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks First Finl Bankshares	$34.83	+1.11 3.29%	$34.95	$33.97	2.53%	292,354 74.20%	394,000
Most Recent Note for FFIN - 10/18/2019 12:34:39 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +45% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady, but not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$91.07	-1.13 -1.23%	$91.74	$101.14	-9.96%	1,070,072 63.09%	1,696,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 10/18/2019 12:36:05 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported Jun '19 earnings +23% on +8% sales revenues, its 2nd comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/10/18, 10/02/17, 1/04/17, 11/14/16, 5/13/15, 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13.
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$93.94	+1.21 1.30%	$94.70	$93.36	0.62%	879,550 65.20%	1,349,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 10/18/2019 12:37:30 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +13% on +9% sales revenues for the Aug '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system with sub par sales revenues growth rate a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved steadily following a downturn in FY '09.
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KOP - NYSE - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Koppers Holdings Inc	$30.02	+0.03 0.10%	$30.33	$31.79	-5.57%	68,546 66.55%	103,000
Most Recent Note for KOP - 10/18/2019 12:40:10 PM Perched at its 52-week high but it faces resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LHX - NYSE - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp L3Harris Technologies	$196.75	-4.19 -2.09%	$201.67	$217.31	-9.46%	1,029,092 75.28%	1,367,000
Most Recent Note for LHX - 10/18/2019 12:42:27 PM Sinking well below its 50 DMA line and undercutting prior lows. Slumped from its all-time high since last noted with caution in the 7/31/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LMT - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Lockheed Martin Corp	$370.43	-6.63 -1.76%	$377.71	$399.96	-7.38%	747,642 74.10%	1,009,000
Most Recent Note for LMT - 10/18/2019 12:44:21 PM Violated its 50 DMA line and prior lows, slumping further since last noted with caution in the 10/02/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, breaking a streak of 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior sales revenues and annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$110.70	-0.58 -0.52%	$111.30	$121.13	-8.61%	253,347 65.63%	386,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 10/18/2019 12:44:57 PM Consolidating above support at its 200 DMA line ($109). Previously noted M&A news with Nvidia (NVDA). This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +22% with sales revenues +16% for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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NCBS - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Nicolet Bankshares Inc	$68.29	-0.47 -0.68%	$68.89	$69.82	-2.20%	14,712 61.30%	24,000
Most Recent Note for NCBS - 10/18/2019 12:47:12 PM Thinly-traded Bank holding firm found support near its 50 DMA line ($65) during its ongoing ascent. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +95% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and not satisfying the C criteria."
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NOC - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Northrop Grumman Corp	$351.18	-5.09 -1.43%	$357.51	$383.89	-8.52%	736,467 77.60%	949,000
Most Recent Note for NOC - 10/18/2019 12:50:02 PM Retreated from its all-time high and it is slumping further below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 10/10/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +43% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong and steady."
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NUAN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Nuance Communications	$15.85	+0.10 0.60%	$15.99	$15.76	0.54%	2,150,793 86.34%	2,491,000
Most Recent Note for NUAN - 10/18/2019 12:52:28 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Sales revenues growth has been sub par, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 1/25/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It priced a $600 million convertible debenture offering last week. It is unhindered by resistance after clearing all overhead supply with its impressive rebound. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when weak action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/12/07."
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NUVA - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Nuvasive Inc	$66.70	+1.41 2.16%	$67.27	$69.51	-4.04%	287,035 64.65%	444,000
Most Recent Note for NUVA - 10/18/2019 12:53:26 PM Reported earnings +9% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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POOL - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Pool Corp	$215.01	+2.04 0.96%	$215.79	$228.19	-5.78%	182,516 82.96%	220,000
Most Recent Note for POOL - 10/18/2019 12:55:02 PM Tested its 50 DMA line this week then powered into new 52-week high territory with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to a sub par sales revenues growth history that is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RNG - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse RingCentral Inc Cl A	$159.89	-10.28 -6.04%	$169.64	$177.99	-10.17%	807,101 75.71%	1,066,000
Most Recent Note for RNG - 10/18/2019 12:56:27 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with volume-driven losses this week. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the Mar and Jun '19 quarters versus the year ago periods although sales revenues growth remained strong. Annual earnings growth has been strong since turning a profitable FY '16 after shrinking losses in prior years."
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SNBR - NASDAQ - Retail-Home Furnishings Sleep Number Corp	$48.10	-0.20 -0.41%	$49.74	$52.08	-7.64%	425,157 83.69%	508,000
Most Recent Note for SNBR - 10/18/2019 12:58:03 PM Reported earnings +81% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter. Found support recently at its 200 DMA line and it has been rebounding toward its high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +400% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Downturn in FY '15 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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TPX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Tempur Sealy Intl Inc	$82.12	-0.53 -0.64%	$84.38	$82.92	-0.96%	580,011 88.55%	655,000
Most Recent Note for TPX - 10/18/2019 1:02:18 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and hit new 52-week highs. The 10/11/19 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +39% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VMC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Vulcan Materials Co	$144.45	-3.29 -2.22%	$147.07	$152.49	-5.28%	573,659 65.94%	870,000
Most Recent Note for VMC - 10/18/2019 1:03:56 PM Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, the 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Hovering near its all-time high.
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$62.85	-0.96 -1.51%	$64.67	$65.99	-4.76%	109,086 63.42%	172,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 10/18/2019 1:05:48 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm gapped up and touched a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session when noted in the mid-day report - "Reported earnings +22% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Went through a deep consolidation and rebounded after noted with caution in the 11/13/18 mid-day report - 'Fundamental concerns remain due to deceleration in sales revenues growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.'"
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YETI - NYSE - Leisure-Products Yeti Holdings Inc	$32.60	+0.71 2.23%	$33.41	$38.11	-14.46%	696,770 68.38%	1,019,000
Most Recent Note for YETI - 10/18/2019 1:08:03 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after finding support at its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 8/01/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/08/19. Reported very strong earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +375% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter versus the year ago period. Limited history is a concern. Completed its $18 IPO on 10/25/18.
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