Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 6th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2018
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DOW 24412.32 -614.75 (-2.46%) | NASDAQ 7064.09 -94.34 (-1.32%) | S&P 500 2638.22 -61.84 (-2.29%)

Time of Screening : 12/6/2018 12:06:51 PM Report Released : 12/6/2018 12:53:40 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 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
MLR - NYSE Miller Industries Inc	$27.85	-0.26 -0.93%	$28.05	15,856 58.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 27,000	$29.40 -5.27%	11/30/2018	$28.35	PP = $29.50 MB = $30.98
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2018 12:27:48 PM Y - Quietly consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/10/18 high plus 10 cents in the 11/30/18 mid-day report. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $29 level. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +95% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and, sequentially, showed encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has also been good. Very small supply of only 11.4 million shares outstanding (A criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/3/2018. Click here.
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MPX - NYSE Marine Products Corp	$21.95	+0.45 2.09%	$22.31	39,240 87.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 45,000	$24.82 -11.56%	10/24/2018	$23.00	PP = $24.92 MB = $26.17
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2018 12:29:05 PM G - Hovering near its 50 DMA line ($22.08) and above the recent low ($20.25 on 10/26/18) previously noted as important near-term support. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/13/2018. Click here.
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PRAH - NASDAQ PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$104.90	-5.89 -5.32%	$108.89	397,605 78.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 504,000	$121.98 -14.00%	11/30/2018	$117.06	PP = $112.98 MB = $118.63
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2018 12:36:05 PM Y - Down considerably today. Markets are widely negative for a 2nd consecutive session, immediately reversing after a new confirmed market rally (M criteria) was noted in the latest Market Commentary (read here). Undercut its pivot point on the prior session raising concerns after a noted "negative reversal". >>> 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	$285.94	-5.19 -1.78%	$292.54	674,114 69.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 971,000	$322.49 -11.33%	11/8/2018	$296.36	PP = $290.40 MB = $304.92
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2018 12:46:05 PM Y - Testing the prior high ($290) and its 50 DMA line ($287) amid broad-based market weakness (M criteria). Due to report earnings news after the close. 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AB - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Alliancebernstein Hld Lp	$26.62	-3.36 -11.21%	$28.82	$31.24	-14.79%	1,551,084 468.61%	331,000
Most Recent Note for AB - 12/6/2018 12:08:57 PM Gapped down today for a big loss violating its 200 DMA line and prior lows. Last noted in the 11/01/18 mid-day report - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '18 quarters however sales revenues growth has not been strong or accelerating. Annual earning growth has been steady."
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$859.46	-20.61 -2.34%	$877.94	$894.37	-3.90%	228,220 65.02%	351,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 12/6/2018 12:10:03 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs and the mid-day report noted - "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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BEAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Services BioTelemetry Inc	$66.32	-1.88 -2.76%	$67.90	$74.73	-11.25%	355,320 62.23%	571,000
Most Recent Note for BEAT - 12/6/2018 12:11:21 PM Retreating for a 2nd loss after rallying to new all-time highs with 8 consecutive gains. It did not form a sound base pattern. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Showed solid sales revenues growth and earnings increases were well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 versus the year ago periods, helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$138.33	-0.91 -0.65%	$139.69	$161.19	-14.18%	4,218,905 59.48%	7,093,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/6/2018 12:13:23 PM Reported earnings +29% on +26% sales for the Oct '18 quarter. Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($140) and rebounding after a slump below its 200 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day report - "This Computer Software -Enterprise firm reported Jul '18 earnings +47% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in FY '14 annual earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong growth. Large supply of 733.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter, and is already owned by more than 2,318 top-rated funds (I criteria)."
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$109.14	-7.12 -6.12%	$113.42	$121.93	-10.49%	456,615 75.60%	604,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 12/6/2018 12:15:23 PM Gapped down today undercutting its 50 DMA line ($112) and prior lows, abruptly retreating after touching a new all-time high. Reported earnings +34% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ESSA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Essa Bancorp Inc	$16.05	+0.00 0.00%	$16.13	$16.80	-4.46%	25,120 209.33%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ESSA - 12/6/2018 12:16:20 PM Hovering within striking distance of its all-time high. 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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GOOS - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Canada Goose Hldgs Cl A	$62.42	-5.96 -8.72%	$65.96	$72.27	-13.63%	1,532,380 91.43%	1,676,000
Most Recent Note for GOOS - 12/6/2018 12:17:47 PM Pulling back from its all-time high. The 11/30/18 mid-day report last noted - "Went through a choppy consolidation and found support at its 200 DMA line since completing a Secondary Offering when noted in the 6/22/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +59% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rose considerably since it completed its $17 IPO on 3/16/17 and a Secondary Offering on 6/27/17."
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$308.12	-16.36 -5.04%	$322.64	$355.88	-13.42%	595,487 72.98%	816,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 12/6/2018 12:18:53 PM Again retreating near its 200 DMA line ($307). Retreated abruptly following a spike to a new all-time high with a big volume-driven gain on 11/07/18. Reported earnings +35% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth raises fundamental concerns. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$22.99	+0.92 4.17%	$23.31	$23.86	-3.65%	859,129 77.82%	1,104,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 12/6/2018 12:22:49 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported strong earnings increases with strong sales revenues growth in the Jun and Sep '18 quarterly comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern, however quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 have shown strong increases in earnings versus the year ago periods for this Canada-based Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems firm."
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LADR - NYSE - Finance-Mortgage REIT Ladder Capital Corp	$17.68	+0.15 0.86%	$17.70	$17.90	-1.23%	689,134 67.63%	1,019,000
Most Recent Note for LADR - 12/6/2018 12:23:52 PM Gapped down 11/14/18 as it completed a new Pubic Offering. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Reported big earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. However, this REIT's annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$42.66	-2.97 -6.51%	$44.90	$47.39	-9.98%	413,910 203.90%	203,000
Most Recent Note for LTC - 12/6/2018 12:25:07 PM Violated its 50 DMA line ($43.99) with today's big volume-driven loss. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $52 level. Fundamental concerns remain and it was noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "This REIT that invests in Healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$218.15	-3.85 -1.73%	$223.71	$229.84	-5.09%	152,789 62.11%	246,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 12/6/2018 12:26:17 PM After 3 consecutive volume-driven gain it is 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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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$71.84	-2.89 -3.86%	$75.20	$79.48	-9.62%	353,349 92.99%	380,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 12/6/2018 12:30:46 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week after wedging to a new 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. 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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POR - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power Portland General Electrc	$48.60	-0.41 -0.84%	$49.14	$49.43	-1.68%	496,893 64.45%	771,000
Most Recent Note for POR - 12/6/2018 12:32:05 PM Reported earnings +34% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. This Utility - Electric Power firm was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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REXR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Rexford Industrial Rlty	$31.70	-0.75 -2.31%	$32.19	$33.54	-5.49%	458,618 77.86%	589,000
Most Recent Note for REXR - 12/6/2018 12:36:18 PM This REIT's quarterly earnings increases through Sep '18 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$27.82	+0.09 0.32%	$28.28	$28.97	-3.97%	497,618 83.35%	597,000
Most Recent Note for SKM - 12/6/2018 12:37:25 PM Hovering within close striking distance of its 52-week high. 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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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$21.52	-0.27 -1.24%	$22.00	$22.56	-4.61%	45,568 207.13%	22,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/6/2018 12:38:40 PM Limited history since its $21 IPO on 5/04/18.
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SVBI - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Severn Bancorp Inc (Md)	$8.78	-0.25 -2.82%	$9.00	$9.86	-10.95%	11,224 102.04%	11,000
Most Recent Note for SVBI - 12/6/2018 12:39:53 PM This thinly-traded Finance - Savings & Loan firm is pulling back near its 50 DMA line. Recently found support near its 200 DMA line. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues growth. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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TMUS - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Wireless T-Mobile U.S. Inc	$66.18	-0.40 -0.59%	$66.26	$70.94	-6.72%	2,255,688 59.45%	3,794,000
Most Recent Note for TMUS - 12/6/2018 12:43:31 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($68) yet perched only -5.7% off its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Four of the past 5 quarterly comparisons 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 was noted as a concern.
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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$267.57	-10.98 -3.94%	$274.81	$287.94	-7.07%	2,223,882 61.83%	3,597,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 12/6/2018 12:49:53 PM Retreating from its all-time high amid broad-based market weakness. It has not formed a sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +28% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. That marked the 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong and steady."
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$137.17	-1.47 -1.06%	$137.97	$151.56	-9.49%	6,493,511 63.65%	10,202,000
Most Recent Note for V - 12/6/2018 12:53:32 PM Up from the session's early low after again undercutting its 200 DMA line ($134) which recently acted as support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($129.54 on 11/20/18) would raise serious concerns. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($140.61) 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). Reported earnings +34% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record.
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