Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 17th, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 2018
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DOW 24082.05 -19.3 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 6927.88 17.22 (0.25%) | S&P 500 2590.66 -9.29 (-0.36%)

Time of Screening : 12/17/2018 12:04:26 PM Report Released : 12/17/2018 1:00:13 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 50% 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
GDOT - NYSE Green Dot Corp Cl A	$79.45	-1.55 -1.91%	$80.99	277,440 54.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 506,000	$93.00 -14.57%	11/8/2018	$90.35	PP = $91.61 MB = $96.19
Most Recent Note - 12/17/2018 12:40:59 PM G - Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line ($79.08). Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $93 level. Its 200 DMA line and prior low ($71.50 on 10/29/18) define important near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/7/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Arbor Realty Trust Inc	$11.40	-0.06 -0.52%	$11.52	$12.79	-10.87%	783,351 65.83%	1,190,000
Most Recent Note for ABR - 12/17/2018 12:06:25 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line following volume-driven losses. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/29/18, as it pulled back into the prior base after hitting new 52-week highs. This REIT was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +48% on +37% sales revenues for the the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ANTM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Anthem, Inc	$270.42	-5.16 -1.87%	$270.71	$300.57	-10.03%	968,758 65.37%	1,482,000
Most Recent Note for ANTM - 12/17/2018 12:08:14 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Hit a new all-time high but reversed into the red when last noted with caution in the 12/04/18 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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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$259.25	+4.42 1.73%	$261.32	$274.26	-5.47%	1,800,697 50.34%	3,577,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/17/2018 12:12:09 PM Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Stubbornly holding its ground after a rebound above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct '18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.
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BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$112.62	+0.73 0.65%	$112.78	$123.93	-9.13%	153,035 62.72%	244,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 12/17/2018 12:14:31 PM Encountered distributional and slumped below its 50 DMA line after reaching a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain and it was noted with caution in the 11/29/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Made gradual progress since completing another Secondary Offering on 3/27/18. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/18. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/19/15, 8/11/15, 5/29/15, 12/11/14, 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$64.69	+3.43 5.60%	$65.80	$66.21	-2.30%	22,521 62.56%	36,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 12/17/2018 12:17:57 PM Thinly traded Biomed/Biotech firm is challenging its 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. Sales revenues growth showed acceleration, but quarterly totals have been in the $7-8 million range, still rather minuscule in the context of all publicly traded companies.
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CABO - NYSE - Telecom Svcs-Cable/Satl Cable One Inc	$858.00	+2.58 0.30%	$863.42	$924.31	-7.17%	22,124 61.46%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CABO - 12/17/2018 12:18:46 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line, yet still hovering near its all-time high. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '18. Decelerating sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are fundamental concerns.
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CCBG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Capital City Bk Gp	$24.00	-0.80 -3.23%	$24.80	$26.95	-10.95%	9,973 52.49%	19,000
Most Recent Note for CCBG - 12/17/2018 12:20:14 PM This thinly traded Bank reversed back into the prior base. Stalled after hitting a new 52-week high with a big gain on 11/28/18, and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is a fair match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines however sales revenues growth has been sub par, not indicative of a new (N criteria) product or service in great demand."
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$202.17	-3.20 -1.56%	$202.33	$227.13	-10.99%	1,291,872 54.95%	2,351,000
Most Recent Note for CI - 12/17/2018 12:22:05 PM Slumping again after meeting 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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CRL - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Charles River Labs Intl	$122.11	-2.85 -2.28%	$123.83	$139.72	-12.60%	202,351 51.23%	395,000
Most Recent Note for CRL - 12/17/2018 12:23:12 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$67.06	-2.38 -3.43%	$69.65	$77.13	-13.06%	553,927 69.94%	792,000
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 12/17/2018 12:26:02 PM Undercut prior lows in the $69 area recently, and today's big loss has it slumping below its 200 DMA line ($68.52). The 12/14/18 mid-day report noted - "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	$85.60	-0.43 -0.50%	$86.89	$91.32	-6.26%	113,548 70.09%	162,000
Most Recent Note for DORM - 12/17/2018 12:29:28 PM Holding its ground stubbornly after hitting a new all-time high when 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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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$42.13	-0.69 -1.61%	$43.64	$48.96	-13.95%	218,862 57.90%	378,000
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 12/17/2018 12:33:09 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line and sinking near prior highs in the $40 area with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Near its 52-week high prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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ESRX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Express Scripts Hldg Co	$97.52	-0.70 -0.71%	$97.55	$101.73	-4.14%	2,617,487 66.62%	3,929,000
Most Recent Note for ESRX - 12/17/2018 12:38:38 PM Still perched near its 52-week high and finding support near its 50 DMA line. 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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GPMT - NYSE - Finance-Mortgage REIT Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc	$19.05	+0.33 1.76%	$19.08	$19.33	-1.45%	597,652 176.82%	338,000
Most Recent Note for GPMT - 12/17/2018 12:46:44 PM Reported earnings +48% on +54% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. This REIT's prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$303.78	+3.85 1.28%	$303.78	$355.88	-14.64%	543,696 60.14%	904,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 12/17/2018 12:47:44 PM Below its 200 DMA line ($308). 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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LHCG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care L H C Group Inc	$95.28	-3.96 -3.99%	$99.13	$107.51	-11.38%	190,750 60.56%	315,000
Most Recent Note for LHCG - 12/17/2018 12:53:36 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line ($96.43) with today's loss and it faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $107 level. The Sep '18 report marked its 3rd strong quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MSEX - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Middlesex Water Co	$56.78	-1.78 -3.04%	$58.29	$60.31	-5.85%	52,393 124.75%	42,000
Most Recent Note for MSEX - 12/17/2018 12:55:55 PM Down big today after spiking to new highs with recent volume driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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	$109.92	-1.77 -1.58%	$112.00	$119.83	-8.27%	136,013 63.56%	214,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 12/17/2018 12:56:22 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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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$27.25	-0.21 -0.76%	$27.33	$28.97	-5.94%	341,771 53.49%	639,000
Most Recent Note for SKM - 12/17/2018 12:57:26 PM Still perched within 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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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$119.22	-1.93 -1.59%	$119.96	$139.63	-14.62%	865,335 105.66%	819,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 12/17/2018 12:59:36 PM Violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines following the previously noted "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 12/03/18. 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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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$261.56	-3.46 -1.31%	$262.00	$287.94	-9.16%	2,070,201 55.83%	3,708,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 12/17/2018 1:00:06 PM Retreated from its all-time high and below its 50 DMA line 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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