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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2018
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DOW 25280.01 -546.42 (-2.12%) | NASDAQ 7245.98 -195.44 (-2.63%) | S&P 500 2741.17 -49.2 (-1.76%)
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Time of Screening :
12/4/2018 12:39:23 PM Report Released :
12/4/2018 1:24:19 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.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group |
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52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Date
Featured |
Price
Featured |
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PRAH
- NASDAQ
PRA Health Sciences, Inc
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$112.42
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-3.70
-3.18%
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$116.48
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370,944
74.64% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 497,000
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$121.98
-7.84%
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11/30/2018 |
$117.06
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PP = $112.98
MB = $118.63 |
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2018 1:17:25 PM
Y - Undercutting its pivot point today raising concerns after a "negative reversal" on the prior session. Markets are widely negative today, immediately reversing after a new confirmed market rally (M criteria) was noted in the latest Market Commentary (read here).
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2018. Click here.
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ULTA
- NASDAQ
Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag
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$290.68
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-15.81
-5.16%
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$308.40
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705,406
73.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 955,000
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$322.49
-9.86%
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11/8/2018 |
$296.36
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PP = $290.40
MB = $304.92 |
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2018 1:22:59 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow while abruptly retreating below its "max buy" level. The prior high ($290) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($286.93). Due to report earnings news after the close on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/9/2018. Click here.
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ANTM
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans
Anthem, Inc
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$295.54 |
+0.04
0.01%
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$300.57
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$297.23
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-0.57% |
1,038,755
76.55%
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1,357,000
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Most Recent Note for ANTM - 12/4/2018 12:41:31 PM
Hit another new all-time high today but reversed into the red. Tallied recent volume-driven gains and held its ground after last noted in the 11/07/18 mid-day report - "Reported +44% earnings +4% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AZO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores
Autozone Inc
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$877.00 |
+52.54
6.37%
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$894.37
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$842.10
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4.14% |
450,075
133.16%
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338,000
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Most Recent Note for AZO - 12/4/2018 12:45:59 PM
Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +34% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,572 top-rated mutual funds.
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BAH
- NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton Cl A
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$49.82 |
-1.20
-2.35%
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$51.61
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$52.88
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-5.79% |
772,718
66.84%
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1,156,000
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Most Recent Note for BAH - 12/4/2018 12:46:44 PM
Encountering more distributional pressure this week after wedging gains without great volume touched a new high. Earnings history and sales revenues growth rate for this Commercial Services - Consulting firm is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CDW
- NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services
C D W Corp
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$95.02 |
-0.95
-0.99%
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$96.75
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$95.97
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-0.99% |
670,661
65.95%
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1,017,000
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Most Recent Note for CDW - 12/4/2018 12:50:49 PM
Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Found support near its 50 DMA line and rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains since last noted in the 11/27/18 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '18 earnings +31% on +11% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Secondary Offerings were completed on 11/24/15, 5/19/15, 12/02/14, and 9/03/14 as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13."
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CVGW
- NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products
Calavo Growers Inc
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$96.89 |
-0.09
-0.09%
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$98.65
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$108.00
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-10.29% |
80,959
71.65%
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113,000
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Most Recent Note for CVGW - 12/4/2018 12:55:34 PM
Found prompt support on the prior session after undercutting its 200 DMA line and testing prior lows in the $91-92 area. Noted with caution in the 11/16/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +72% on -2% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history has not been steady, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds (I criteria) is a reassuring sign."
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CZNC
- NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast
Citizens & Northern Corp
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$26.07 |
-0.89
-3.30%
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$26.95
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$28.99
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-10.07% |
7,180
65.27%
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11,000
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Most Recent Note for CZNC - 12/4/2018 12:57:44 PM
The 11/09/18 mid-day report last noted - "Recently found support near its 200 DMA line. The three latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Unimpressive annual earnings (A criteria) history and lack of sales revenues growth are fundamental concerns."
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DATA
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc
Tableau Software Cl A
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$126.40 |
-1.03
-0.81%
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$129.28
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$127.70
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-1.02% |
775,822
73.33%
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1,058,000
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Most Recent Note for DATA - 12/4/2018 12:59:13 PM
Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during the prior consolidation. Reported earnings +488% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DG
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
Dollar General Corp
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$103.88 |
-7.83
-7.01%
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$108.13
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$118.45
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-12.30% |
4,163,303
171.40%
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2,429,000
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Most Recent Note for DG - 12/4/2018 1:02:15 PM
Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line again, slumping near the prior low ($101.89) and 200 DMA line ($101.27) defining important support. Reported Oct '18 quarterly earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady.
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DTE
- NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities
D T E Energy Co
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$120.11 |
+0.95
0.80%
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$120.76
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$121.00
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-0.74% |
1,102,663
93.29%
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1,182,000
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Most Recent Note for DTE - 12/4/2018 1:05:13 PM
Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. This Detroit, Michigan-based Utility firm has maintained a slow and steady earnings history that is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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EPAM
- NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service
Epam Systems Inc
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$133.20 |
-1.24
-0.92%
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$134.66
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$144.19
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-7.63% |
232,679
68.64%
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339,000
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Most Recent Note for EPAM - 12/4/2018 1:08:19 PM
It has not formed a sound base and faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up through the $144 level. Reported earnings +27% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and fundamentals remain strong. Showing resilience and strength after slumping below its 200 DMA line when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/18.
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MKTX
- NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa
Marketaxess Holdings Inc
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$221.32 |
+2.03
0.93%
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$224.87
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$229.84
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-3.71% |
271,602
112.70%
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241,000
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Most Recent Note for MKTX - 12/4/2018 1:09:19 PM
Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has it perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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PLAB
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Photronics Inc
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$9.40 |
-0.46
-4.67%
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$9.85
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$11.00
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-14.55% |
285,563
80.21%
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356,000
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Most Recent Note for PLAB - 12/4/2018 1:10:36 PM
Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's big loss on higher volume. Noted with caution at its 52-week high in the 8/24/18 mid-day report while posting a 4th consecutive big volume-driven gain - "Overhead supply up to the $13 level remains to act as resistance. Recent quarters through Jul '18 showed improving sales and great earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below guidelines."
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RSG
- NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management
Republic Services Inc
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$77.03 |
-0.32
-0.41%
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$78.54
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$78.08
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-1.34% |
2,193,359
148.20%
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1,480,000
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Most Recent Note for RSG - 12/4/2018 1:18:54 PM
This waste collection firm reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high today. Last noted in the 11/21/18 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been steady, however, lack of sales revenues growth and other fundamental concerns remain."
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UDR
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential
U D R Inc
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$42.18 |
-0.66
-1.54%
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$42.50
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$42.89
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-1.66% |
3,521,246
213.02%
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1,653,000
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Most Recent Note for UDR - 12/4/2018 1:19:59 PM
Proposed a new Public Offering on the prior session while perched at an all-time high. Sales revenues and earnings history for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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WM
- NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans
Waste Management Inc
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$94.02 |
+0.94
1.01%
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$95.49
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$94.50
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-0.51% |
1,628,683
81.43%
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2,000,000
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Most Recent Note for WM - 12/4/2018 1:24:11 PM
Hit a new all-time high today. Reported improved earnings in the Mar, Jun and Sep '18 quarters, however sales revenues growth and prior earnings history has been sub par.
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