Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 14th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2018
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DOW 24162.46 -434.92 (-1.77%) | NASDAQ 6974.36 -95.97 (-1.36%) | S&P 500 2608.37 -42.17 (-1.59%)

Time of Screening : 12/14/2018 12:08:13 PM Report Released : 12/14/2018 12:41:30 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$257.35	-0.95 -0.37%	$261.59	$274.26	-6.17%	1,940,432 54.95%	3,531,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/14/2018 12:09:35 PM Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume helping its outlook improve. Quarterly comparisons through Oct '18 showed deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate however earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18.
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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$55.19	+0.64 1.17%	$55.54	$57.12	-3.38%	54,461 45.38%	120,000
Most Recent Note for BMI - 12/14/2018 12:10:01 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time high. Reported Sep '18 earnings +70% on +11% sales revenues. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$89.16	-0.65 -0.72%	$91.48	$96.75	-7.84%	526,995 48.00%	1,098,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 12/14/2018 12:11:12 PM Enduring distributional pressure. 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 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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CHE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Chemed Corporation	$291.27	-6.68 -2.24%	$297.99	$335.99	-13.31%	59,608 56.23%	106,000
Most Recent Note for CHE - 12/14/2018 12:11:33 PM Recently sputtering below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +43% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and 3 consecutive earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline. Annual earnings history has been steady. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par quarterly sales revenues growth rate.
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$204.02	-7.93 -3.74%	$211.58	$227.13	-10.17%	1,367,321 58.91%	2,321,000
Most Recent Note for CI - 12/14/2018 12:13:11 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and met resistance at its 50 DMA line when rebounding. Reported strong earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '18 quarterly comparisons, but sub par sales revenues and annual earnings growth (A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CIEN - NYSE - Telecom-Fiber Optics Ciena Corporation	$35.61	+0.70 2.01%	$35.88	$36.55	-2.57%	2,587,742 75.36%	3,434,000
Most Recent Note for CIEN - 12/14/2018 12:15:30 PM Perched at multi-year highs following a gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +66% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$129.45	-3.42 -2.57%	$134.75	$148.98	-13.11%	902,120 55.07%	1,638,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 12/14/2018 12:17:07 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line, slumping toward its 200 DMA line which recently acted as support. 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	$84.63	+0.09 0.10%	$86.19	$95.74	-11.61%	199,165 61.47%	324,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 12/14/2018 12:18:14 PM Slumping below its 200 DMA line ($87.40) this week. The 11/26/18 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Sep '18 quarterly earnings +10% on +6% 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 not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$68.43	-2.37 -3.35%	$70.38	$77.13	-11.28%	459,729 58.42%	787,000
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 12/14/2018 12:19:22 PM Undercutting prior lows in the $69 area and slumping near its 200 DMA line ($68.47). 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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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$87.27	+1.27 1.48%	$88.48	$91.32	-4.43%	190,666 119.92%	159,000
Most Recent Note for DORM - 12/14/2018 12:22:07 PM Stalled after hitting a new all-time high when last noted with caution in the 11/16/18 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +31% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Earnings results for prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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DTE - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities D T E Energy Co	$117.53	-1.35 -1.13%	$119.67	$121.00	-2.87%	624,151 47.79%	1,306,000
Most Recent Note for DTE - 12/14/2018 12:22:55 PM Noted with caution in the 12/11/18 mid-day report - "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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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$65.89	+2.49 3.93%	$67.14	$77.15	-14.59%	67,940 75.49%	90,000
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 12/14/2018 12:24:52 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line after meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in Jun '18. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$104.89	-2.94 -2.73%	$107.39	$121.93	-13.98%	301,729 53.50%	564,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 12/14/2018 12:26:26 PM Down again today, slumping well below 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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ESRX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Express Scripts Hldg Co	$98.11	-0.84 -0.85%	$99.98	$101.73	-3.56%	3,146,716 81.69%	3,852,000
Most Recent Note for ESRX - 12/14/2018 12:27:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +28% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Earnings growth has been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest comparisons, but with sub par sales revenues growth, so fundamental concerns remain. Total shares outstanding of 563.9 million makes it an unlikely sprinter. It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$141.00	+1.25 0.89%	$142.26	$145.47	-3.07%	141,379 50.86%	278,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 12/14/2018 12:31:36 PM Last noted with caution in the 10/09/18 mid-day report after it rallied from a base-on-base pattern. Reported earnings +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Aug '18 quarter. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady.
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HWKN - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals Hawkins Inc	$42.50	-0.90 -2.07%	$43.23	$44.03	-3.47%	15,158 52.27%	29,000
Most Recent Note for HWKN - 12/14/2018 12:33:31 PM The two most recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 showed improved earnings increases but prior comparisons were negative and its annual earnings history (the A criteria) has been erratic.
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KL - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	$24.38	-0.61 -2.44%	$24.68	$25.03	-2.60%	564,044 48.88%	1,154,000
Most Recent Note for KL - 12/14/2018 12:34:58 PM Perched at its 52-week high, pulling back today following 11 consecutive gains. 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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MSEX - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Middlesex Water Co	$57.54	+2.84 5.19%	$58.11	$60.31	-4.59%	104,195 267.17%	39,000
Most Recent Note for MSEX - 12/14/2018 12:35:53 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high when the 12/11/18 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +61% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Water Utility firm has a slow and steady annual earnings history."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$111.86	-0.86 -0.76%	$112.99	$119.83	-6.65%	106,823 49.92%	214,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/14/2018 12:36:16 PM This Israel-based Computer Software - Security firm has recently endured distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($109). Found support near its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - " Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history is not a good match with the C criteria."
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PLAB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Photronics Inc	$10.11	+0.09 0.90%	$10.23	$11.00	-8.09%	450,442 102.37%	440,000
Most Recent Note for PLAB - 12/14/2018 12:37:26 PM Overhead supply up to the $13 level remains to act as resistance. Recent quarters through Oct '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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SBUX - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Starbucks Corp	$64.63	-2.28 -3.41%	$65.84	$68.98	-6.31%	7,942,212 57.77%	13,747,000
Most Recent Note for SBUX - 12/14/2018 12:38:22 PM Gapped down today. While hovering near its all-time high prior mid-day reports 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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STXB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc	$21.90	-0.14 -0.64%	$22.57	$22.60	-3.10%	39,986 102.53%	39,000
Most Recent Note for STXB - 12/14/2018 12:38:31 PM Touched a new high on 12/07/18 when the mid-day report noted - "Limited history since its $21 IPO on 5/04/18."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$123.44	-8.53 -6.46%	$130.16	$139.63	-11.59%	440,184 54.55%	807,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 12/14/2018 12:40:17 PM Down considerably today undercutting its 50 DMA line and testing its 200 DMA line again. Following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 12/03/18 it tested its 200 DMA line then rebounded. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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	$78.80	-3.52 -4.28%	$80.10	$86.31	-8.70%	2,971,549 45.39%	6,546,000
Most Recent Note for WBA - 12/14/2018 12:41:18 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($79.33). Prior mid-day reports 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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