Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, November 5th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2018
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DOW 25416.12 145.29 (0.57%) | NASDAQ 7283.95 -73.04 (-0.99%) | S&P 500 2731.33 8.27 (0.30%)

Time of Screening : 11/5/2018 12:10:35 PM Report Released : 11/5/2018 1:08:51 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
HZO - NYSE Marinemax Inc	$25.40	+0.56 2.25%	$25.46	212,018 72.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 294,000	$25.14 1.03%	11/2/2018	$25.10	PP = $25.15 MB = $26.41
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2018 12:44:57 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/07/18 high plus 10 cents in the prior mid-day report. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. New buying efforts are discouraged until a convincing follow-through day confirms a new market rally (M criteria). Reported Sep '18 earnings +105% on +23% sales revenues, its 4th consecutive quarter with a big earnings increase versus the year ago period. Sales revenues growth has shown encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/2/2018. Click here.
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OLLI - NASDAQ Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$88.55	-4.19 -4.51%	$90.38	570,510 84.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 673,000	$97.61 -9.29%	7/12/2018	$74.43	PP = $77.60 MB = $81.48
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2018 12:59:30 PM G - Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($90.27) with today's big loss on higher volume raising concerns. The recent low ($84.66 on 10/11/18) defines the next important support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/30/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$201.69	-5.79 -2.79%	$204.39	$233.47	-13.61%	40,945,751 113.91%	35,945,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 11/5/2018 12:16:03 PM Gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session today, slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($221) with yet another damaging volume-driven loss. Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported earnings +41% on +20% sales for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,311 in Mar '18 to 5,186 in Sep '18. 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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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$48.68	+2.03 4.35%	$48.68	$55.47	-12.24%	48,679 90.15%	54,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 11/5/2018 12:20:29 PM Reported earnings +58% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($47.38) with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Stalled after recently hitting a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains clearing an orderly base. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since the 10/03/18 mid-day report last noted - "It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 7.3 million shares in the public float. Reported Jun '18 earnings +88% on +33% sales revenues, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CCOI - NASDAQ - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cogent Comm Group Inc	$50.00	+0.02 0.04%	$50.39	$57.65	-13.27%	353,095 125.21%	282,000
Most Recent Note for CCOI - 11/5/2018 12:22:59 PM Last noted in the 11/01/18 mid-day report when it gapped up but abruptly reversed below its 50 DMA line, and it has been finding support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +125% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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EDUC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Educational Development	$12.47	+0.06 0.48%	$12.50	$14.35	-13.10%	26,931 207.16%	13,000
Most Recent Note for EDUC - 11/5/2018 12:25:13 PM Consolidating near its all-time high after finding support near its 200 DMA line. Share price was impacted by a 2-1 split as of 8/23/18. Recently reported earnings +38% on +2% sales revenues for the Aug '18 quarter. Last noted in the 8/23/18 mid-day report - "This thinly traded Media - Books firm's sales revenues and earnings history has been erratic, not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$45.31	-0.64 -1.39%	$46.60	$47.30	-4.21%	233,090 85.07%	274,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 11/5/2018 12:26:56 PM Pulling back today after hitting new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive big volume-driven gains. The 4 most recent quarters through Sep '18 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a great match with the investment system's guidelines.
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ESSA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Essa Bancorp Inc	$16.15	+0.00 0.00%	$16.15	$16.80	-3.87%	7,835 65.29%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ESSA - 11/5/2018 12:27:35 PM Recently undercut its 200 DMA line then quickly rebounded near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +47% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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GHC - NYSE - Media-Diversified Graham Holdings Co Cl B	$613.97	+1.81 0.30%	$615.42	$625.45	-1.84%	24,818 124.09%	20,000
Most Recent Note for GHC - 11/5/2018 12:30:11 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed strong earnings increases, however, sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns.
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HMSY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service H M S Holdings Corp	$34.80	+0.71 2.08%	$35.47	$35.94	-3.17%	481,065 92.16%	522,000
Most Recent Note for HMSY - 11/5/2018 12:36:08 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a gap up and big volume-driven gain clearing the prior high ($33.85) on the prior session. Perched within striking distance of its all-time high ($37.19 in Aug 2012). Reported greatly improved earnings results in the 4 latest quarters through Sep '18. Annual earnings have been improving after a downturn in FY '13 and '14.
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HUD - NYSE - Retail-Specialty Hudson Ltd	$19.79	-1.19 -5.67%	$21.15	$23.22	-14.77%	1,370,728 442.17%	310,000
Most Recent Note for HUD - 11/5/2018 12:37:44 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. The 9/18/18 mid-day report noted - "This UK-based retail firm has a limited history since its $19 IPO on 2/01/18. It is extended from any sound base."
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INVA - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Innoviva Inc	$16.31	+0.43 2.71%	$16.41	$17.99	-9.34%	651,986 78.65%	829,000
Most Recent Note for INVA - 11/5/2018 12:48:57 PM Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $18 level. Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good after turning a profitable FY '15.
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LADR - NYSE - Finance-Mortgage REIT Ladder Capital Corp	$17.37	+0.25 1.46%	$17.38	$17.71	-1.92%	526,036 77.02%	683,000
Most Recent Note for LADR - 11/5/2018 12:51:13 PM Reported big earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. This REIT's annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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LLY - NYSE - Medical-Diversified Lilly Eli & Co	$111.40	+4.65 4.36%	$111.55	$116.61	-4.47%	2,843,819 69.21%	4,109,000
Most Recent Note for LLY - 11/5/2018 12:53:44 PM Gapped up today. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating from its all-time high. Due to report Sep '18 quarterly results, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar and Jun '18 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '14.
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LXFR - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Luxfer Holdings Plc Ads	$26.95	+0.34 1.28%	$27.29	$26.95	0.00%	154,253 106.38%	145,000
Most Recent Note for LXFR - 11/5/2018 12:54:15 PM This UK-based Chemicals - Specialty firm showed strong sales revenues and very strong earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MPW - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities Medical Properties Trust	$15.91	+0.57 3.72%	$15.97	$15.57	2.18%	1,837,425 83.98%	2,188,000
Most Recent Note for MPW - 11/5/2018 12:54:59 PM Reported earnings +6% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. This REIT's prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MSEX - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Middlesex Water Co	$48.02	+4.24 9.68%	$48.25	$49.00	-2.00%	31,925 99.77%	32,000
Most Recent Note for MSEX - 11/5/2018 12:58:00 PM Reported earnings +61% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with above average volume behind its big gain. Water Utility has a slow and steady annual earnings history.
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SBUX - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Starbucks Corp	$65.01	+0.69 1.06%	$65.13	$65.68	-1.03%	8,134,436 70.83%	11,485,000
Most Recent Note for SBUX - 11/5/2018 1:00:23 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high but the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Retail - Restaurants firm has a large supply of 1.35 billion shares (S criteria) outstanding. Already owned by 2,302 top-rated funds (I criteria). Not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.70	+0.00 0.00%	$5.71	$5.90	-3.39%	8,777 67.52%	13,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 11/5/2018 1:00:33 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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STOR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT STORE Capital Corp	$29.43	+0.48 1.66%	$29.47	$29.82	-1.31%	1,110,015 70.79%	1,568,000
Most Recent Note for STOR - 11/5/2018 1:03:53 PM Reported Sep '18 earnings +15% on +24% sales revenues and fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Completed several new Public Offerings in recent years as this REIT rallied from its $19 IPO on 11/18/14.
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UFPT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers U F P Tech Inc	$34.38	+0.15 0.44%	$34.60	$39.98	-14.01%	8,628 66.37%	13,000
Most Recent Note for UFPT - 11/5/2018 1:07:07 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +143% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings history has not been strong and steady.
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WLDN - NASDAQ - Bldg-Heavy Construction Willdan Group Inc	$35.18	+0.57 1.63%	$36.09	$35.11	0.19%	74,447 91.91%	81,000
Most Recent Note for WLDN - 11/5/2018 1:08:45 PM Rallying for a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +43% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.
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