Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 26th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2018
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DOW 24693.22 -291.33 (-1.17%) | NASDAQ 7176.38 -141.96 (-1.94%) | S&P 500 2661.13 -44.44 (-1.64%)

Time of Screening : 10/26/2018 12:12:19 PM Report Released : 10/26/2018 1:25:11 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$216.36	-3.44 -1.57%	$217.82	$233.47	-7.33%	22,085,624 67.43%	32,753,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 10/26/2018 12:14:58 PM Endured distributional pressure in recent weeks and it is sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($221). Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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AON - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Aon Plc	$152.30	+2.32 1.55%	$153.97	$158.77	-4.08%	1,014,326 118.08%	859,000
Most Recent Note for AON - 10/26/2018 12:18:33 PM Finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line and it remains perched near its all-time high. Recent quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$12.29	-0.33 -2.61%	$12.55	$12.80	-3.98%	151,830 65.44%	232,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 10/26/2018 12:23:44 PM This Israel-based Telecom firm gapped up for considerable volume-driven gains twice this week hitting new 52-week highs, rallying straight up from the bottom of a 10-week base amid broader market (M criteria) weakness. 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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BAH - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting Booz Allen Hamilton Cl A	$46.82	-0.97 -2.03%	$47.19	$52.56	-10.92%	593,732 67.24%	883,000
Most Recent Note for BAH - 10/26/2018 12:24:58 PM Gapped down today slumping further below its 50 DMA line. The 10/24/18 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history for this Commercial Services - Consulting firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BPOP - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Popular Inc	$49.97	-0.03 -0.06%	$50.25	$53.00	-5.72%	495,937 72.61%	683,000
Most Recent Note for BPOP - 10/26/2018 12:25:33 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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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$127.30	-4.15 -3.16%	$130.45	$148.24	-14.13%	1,002,543 76.24%	1,315,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 10/26/2018 12:28:48 PM Gapped down on 10/23/18 and suffering more damaging volume-driven losses since, slumping toward its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +33% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 5/03/18. Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10."
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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$85.69	-2.01 -2.29%	$89.95	$95.58	-10.35%	311,229 128.61%	242,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 10/26/2018 12:30:03 PM Making its 2nd mid-day report appearance this week consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($84.80). Noted with caution in the 8/15/18 mid-day report - "Reported Jun '18 quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share versus a loss of 13 cents per share on +21% sales revenues over the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain, as this Portland, OR based Apparel - Clothing Mfg firm's prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$170.01	-1.46 -0.85%	$170.51	$199.71	-14.87%	480,830 71.77%	670,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 10/26/2018 12:34:05 PM While finding support near its 200 DMA line ($166) the 10/25/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$53.51	+3.21 6.39%	$53.56	$59.05	-9.38%	313,103 99.08%	316,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 10/26/2018 12:41:15 PM Gapped up today rebounding to its 50 DMA line ($54.94). Reported earnings +73% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline with strong sales revenues growth. Annual earnings were flat for FY '17 just matching the year earlier (A criteria), and also included a downturn in FY '14.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$136.46	+0.64 0.47%	$142.35	$155.33	-12.15%	197,131 88.80%	222,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 10/26/2018 12:45:22 PM Found prompt support on the prior session after undercutting its 200 DMA line ($129.86). Reported earnings +15% on +49% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) after downturn in FY '10 and '11 has since been very strong and steady.
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$84.50	+11.73 16.12%	$85.36	$90.45	-6.58%	1,988,770 440.97%	451,000
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 10/26/2018 12:50:50 PM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain, rallying straight up from the bottom of a 19-week base and nearly challenging its 52-week high. This Israel-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +87% with sales revenues +24% for the Sep '18 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$57.80	-3.49 -5.69%	$60.50	$66.34	-12.87%	633,590 159.59%	397,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 10/26/2018 12:54:41 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down and big volume-driven loss today. Completed a new Public offering on 7/25/18. Reported earnings +47% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after a downturn in FY '12-13 raised fundamental concerns.
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$102.53	-2.34 -2.23%	$104.27	$119.83	-14.44%	125,929 79.20%	159,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 10/26/2018 12:55:51 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm undercut its 200 DMA line ($103) today. 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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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$64.00	+2.49 4.05%	$67.15	$73.00	-12.33%	354,706 99.36%	357,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 10/26/2018 1:00:30 PM Reported earnings +37% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were also above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however, its sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY 17, a flaw concerning the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$324.50	-0.05 -0.02%	$327.76	$351.65	-7.72%	437,187 72.02%	607,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 10/26/2018 1:04:15 PM Rebounding after it violated its 50 DMA line ($338) with damaging volume-driven losses this week. 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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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$102.86	+4.36 4.42%	$103.07	$116.64	-11.82%	574,240 85.84%	669,000
Most Recent Note for RMD - 10/26/2018 1:08:58 PM Rebounding above its 200 DMA line ($102.77) with today's big gain. Reported earnings +23 on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd comparison just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth after a downturn in FY '15 has been slow and steady, not a great match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$92.69	+8.53 10.14%	$97.65	$100.68	-7.94%	196,387 138.30%	142,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 10/26/2018 1:12:43 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain, rallying toward its all-time high. Reported earnings +108% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since a downturn in FY '16 its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/20/13 and 9/06/12.
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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$65.02	-1.30 -1.96%	$65.56	$70.94	-8.35%	2,285,902 73.74%	3,100,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 10/26/2018 1:13:55 PM Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line ($67.54) with big volume-driven losses this week. 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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TRNO - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Terreno Realty Corp	$36.00	-0.48 -1.32%	$36.37	$39.27	-8.33%	215,920 83.69%	258,000
Most Recent Note for TRNO - 10/26/2018 1:15:47 PM This REIT is sputtering just below its 200 DMA line. Reported Jun '18 earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues, its 2nd comparison below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline.
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$89.41	+0.34 0.38%	$91.41	$92.45	-3.29%	1,303,349 83.28%	1,565,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 10/26/2018 1:17:15 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($88.04) with two big volume-driven gains. 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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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$117.93	-3.62 -2.98%	$123.47	$132.64	-11.09%	483,102 77.92%	620,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 10/26/2018 1:18:51 PM Reported earnings +50% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarters not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth leaves concerns, fundamentally.
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WBA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc	$75.92	+0.18 0.23%	$76.60	$80.68	-5.91%	4,834,319 85.99%	5,622,000
Most Recent Note for WBA - 10/26/2018 1:21:34 PM Making gradual progress since testing its 50 DMA line ($71.97). The 10/12/18 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings have been slow and steady, but not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$48.14	-0.43 -0.89%	$48.93	$54.38	-11.47%	104,053 77.65%	134,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 10/26/2018 1:23:54 PM India-based Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm has been in the mid-day report 3 times this week while consolidating near its 200 DMA line ($48.59). Sputtering since noted with caution in the 7/19/18 mid-day report while violating its 50 DMA line - "Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '17, Mar and Jun '18 quarters. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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ZIXI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Zix Corporation	$6.85	+0.32 4.90%	$6.91	$6.57	4.26%	803,302 382.52%	210,000
Most Recent Note for ZIXI - 10/26/2018 1:25:02 PM Powering to new 52-week highs with a streak of big volume-driven gains this week. The 10/25/18 mid-day report noted - "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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