Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 25th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2018
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DOW 24861.65 278.23 (1.13%) | NASDAQ 7266.71 158.31 (2.23%) | S&P 500 2700.21 44.11 (1.66%)

Time of Screening : 10/25/2018 12:24:34 PM Report Released : 10/25/2018 1:29:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
AMGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Amgen Inc	$189.25	+1.37 0.73%	$190.48	$210.19	-9.96%	1,975,337 77.40%	2,552,000
Most Recent Note for AMGN - 10/25/2018 12:29:01 PM Retreated from its all-time high with a streak of losses. Managed a "positive reversal" today after undercutting its 200 DMA line ($187). Reported earnings +17% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter, and prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a slow and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ASRV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Ameriserv Financial Inc	$4.27	-0.02 -0.47%	$4.30	$4.55	-6.15%	21,119 91.82%	23,000
Most Recent Note for ASRV - 10/25/2018 12:31:14 PM Slumped back below its 50 DMA line nearly testing its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/16/18 mid-day report - "Reported improved earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '18, but with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$12.41	+0.59 5.02%	$12.72	$12.39	0.19%	457,320 202.35%	226,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 10/25/2018 12:33:56 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up again today hitting another new 52-week high while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +90% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate improved in recent quarters, an encouraging sign.
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BPOP - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Popular Inc	$50.23	+0.95 1.92%	$50.53	$53.00	-5.24%	755,458 115.34%	655,000
Most Recent Note for BPOP - 10/25/2018 12:37:33 PM Still near its 52-week high but encountering distributional pressure and sputtering below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Showed great increases in the Sep and Jun '18 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CMS - NYSE - UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities C M S Energy Corp	$50.59	-1.11 -2.15%	$51.39	$51.91	-2.54%	1,623,204 77.78%	2,087,000
Most Recent Note for CMS - 10/25/2018 12:40:23 PM This Utility firm hit another new all-time high on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -8% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, Prior quarterly earnings and sales revenues were not strong and steady.
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CTXS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Citrix Systems Inc	$102.94	+3.01 3.01%	$103.95	$116.82	-11.88%	1,305,338 82.77%	1,577,000
Most Recent Note for CTXS - 10/25/2018 12:44:38 PM Rebounded near its 200 DMA line ($102) with today's gain after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +15% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Endued distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 7/26/18 mid-day report when gapping up and hitting a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$72.45	+2.11 3.00%	$72.49	$77.13	-6.07%	667,828 94.06%	710,000
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 10/25/2018 12:46:27 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($73.13). Reported earnings +69% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with ongoing sub par sales revenues growth also a fundamental concern.
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DTE - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities D T E Energy Co	$115.45	-2.25 -1.91%	$116.99	$118.22	-2.34%	1,249,071 113.35%	1,102,000
Most Recent Note for DTE - 10/25/2018 12:53:50 PM Pulling back today after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. This Detroit, Michigan-based Utility firm was last noted in the 8/02/16 mind-day report - "Earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FCN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services F T I Consulting Inc	$73.91	+7.32 10.99%	$74.76	$81.91	-9.77%	481,089 137.06%	351,000
Most Recent Note for FCN - 10/25/2018 12:57:48 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $81 level. Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons showed encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved steadily after a downturn in FY '12-14. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/22/08.
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$171.54	+9.94 6.15%	$175.55	$199.71	-14.11%	690,354 106.05%	651,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 10/25/2018 12:59:45 PM Finding support today and promptly rebounding above its 200 DMA line ($166). Reported earnings +19% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady. Went through several deep consolidations since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11.
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IR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Ingersoll-Rand Co Cl A	$94.82	+2.25 2.43%	$96.30	$105.76	-10.34%	1,447,487 86.01%	1,683,000
Most Recent Note for IR - 10/25/2018 1:01:24 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 200 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +22% on +10% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth showed encouraging acceleration.
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MNRO - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts and Sercices Monro Muffler Brake	$74.25	+8.46 12.85%	$75.29	$73.45	1.08%	256,856 103.99%	247,000
Most Recent Note for MNRO - 10/25/2018 1:05:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +24% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match, fundamentally, with the investment system's winning models.
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MORN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Morningstar Inc	$129.40	+14.44 12.56%	$131.99	$144.34	-10.35%	71,832 81.63%	88,000
Most Recent Note for MORN - 10/25/2018 1:07:04 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '18 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MSA - NYSE - Security/Sfty M S A Safety Inc	$107.24	+12.07 12.68%	$107.67	$108.86	-1.49%	206,250 156.25%	132,000
Most Recent Note for MSA - 10/25/2018 1:10:25 PM Rallied above its 50 DMA line and quickly hit a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. It did not form a sound base pattern Reported earnings +26% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. The 5 most recent quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a small downturn in FY '15.
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NSC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Norfolk Southern Corp	$164.85	+4.66 2.91%	$167.41	$186.91	-11.80%	1,540,773 75.86%	2,031,000
Most Recent Note for NSC - 10/25/2018 1:11:55 PM Found support this week at its 200 DMA line ($155) after damaging volume-driven losses. The 9/18/18 mid-day report 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	$325.63	+2.80 0.87%	$334.00	$351.65	-7.40%	606,981 104.29%	582,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 10/25/2018 1:14:21 PM Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($338) with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss while retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +40% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$27.54	+0.77 2.86%	$27.67	$28.97	-4.95%	487,264 101.51%	480,000
Most Recent Note for SKM - 10/25/2018 1:15:10 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. This South Korean Telecom Services firm was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$229.58	+9.02 4.09%	$230.49	$249.95	-8.15%	1,555,368 110.70%	1,405,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 10/25/2018 1:16:01 PM Reported earnings +13% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Gapped up on the prior session but met resistance near its 50 DMA line ($236) and slumped back near its 200 DMA line ($219) which recently acted as support. 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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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$65.42	-0.29 -0.44%	$67.00	$70.94	-7.78%	2,818,516 93.58%	3,012,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 10/25/2018 1:21:14 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Due to report earnings news on 10/30/18. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$89.76	+5.58 6.63%	$91.78	$92.45	-2.91%	1,816,608 119.36%	1,522,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 10/25/2018 1:23:39 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.
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UHT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities Universal Health Realty	$71.96	+0.95 1.34%	$73.28	$77.81	-7.52%	21,174 78.42%	27,000
Most Recent Note for UHT - 10/25/2018 1:24:48 PM This REIT's earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$138.14	+3.88 2.89%	$138.50	$151.56	-8.85%	6,554,851 80.12%	8,181,000
Most Recent Note for V - 10/25/2018 1:27:56 PM Reported earnings +34% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. Its 200 DMA line ($132) recently has acted as support, but more damaging losses would raise serious concerns. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($144) is needed for its outlook to improve. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/24/18 amid broad market weakness (M criteria).
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$6.20	+0.53 9.35%	$6.25	$6.20	0.00%	440,510 238.11%	185,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 10/25/2018 1:29:22 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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