Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 21st, 2018

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2018
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DOW 22659.51 -200.09 (-0.88%) | NASDAQ 6366.8 -161.61 (-2.48%) | S&P 500 2452.49 -14.93 (-0.61%)

Time of Screening : 12/21/2018 12:35:12 PM Report Released : 12/21/2018 1:02:35 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 80% 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	$26.60	+0.38 1.45%	$26.87	50,121 151.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 33,000	$29.40 -9.52%	11/30/2018	$28.35	PP = $29.50 MB = $30.98
Most Recent Note - 12/21/2018 12:50:33 PM G - Sputtering near its closely coinciding 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines. Resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $29 level. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/20/2018. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACNB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast A C N B Corporation	$39.93	+0.49 1.24%	$39.93	$41.45	-3.67%	13,805 138.05%	10,000
Most Recent Note for ACNB - 12/21/2018 12:39:24 PM This thinly-traded Bank is challenging its prior highs with a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter and fundamental concerns remain.
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AON - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Aon Plc	$143.75	-2.02 -1.39%	$146.56	$166.55	-13.69%	1,282,999 123.37%	1,040,000
Most Recent Note for AON - 12/21/2018 12:41:37 PM Slumped below its 200 DMA line with a streak of 6 consecutive losses. Recent quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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AON - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Aon Plc	$143.75	-2.02 -1.39%	$146.56	$166.55	-13.69%	1,282,999 123.37%	1,040,000
Most Recent Note for AON - 12/21/2018 12:41:35 PM Slumped below its 200 DMA line with a streak of 6 consecutive losses. Recent quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$247.55	+5.66 2.34%	$251.74	$274.26	-9.74%	3,171,624 82.85%	3,828,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/21/2018 12:42:25 PM Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines after 5 consecutive losses marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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. 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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BRO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Brown & Brown Inc	$27.00	-0.02 -0.07%	$27.52	$31.55	-14.42%	1,095,387 92.28%	1,187,000
Most Recent Note for BRO - 12/21/2018 12:43:15 PM Slumping well below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$60.69	+0.15 0.25%	$62.77	$70.73	-14.19%	34,412 95.59%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 12/21/2018 12:44:34 PM Pulled back from new all-time highs and slumped below its 50 DMA line ($61.71) with a streak of volume-driven losses. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +52% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/27/13."
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CZNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Citizens & Northern Corp	$24.80	+0.06 0.24%	$24.85	$28.99	-14.45%	21,206 192.78%	11,000
Most Recent Note for CZNC - 12/21/2018 12:45:35 PM Slumping below its 200 DMA line with volume-driven losses. 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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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$83.80	-0.12 -0.14%	$85.59	$91.32	-8.24%	135,840 81.34%	167,000
Most Recent Note for DORM - 12/21/2018 12:46:50 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near its all-time high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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ESSA - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Essa Bancorp Inc	$15.95	+0.13 0.82%	$16.08	$16.80	-5.06%	18,037 138.75%	13,000
Most Recent Note for ESSA - 12/21/2018 12:47:14 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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EXPO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exponent Inc	$47.46	-0.94 -1.94%	$48.43	$54.58	-13.05%	204,033 84.66%	241,000
Most Recent Note for EXPO - 12/21/2018 12:48:57 PM Undercutting its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Share price was impacted by a 2-1 split on 6/08/18. Reported earnings +23% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the investment system's minimum guidelines for buy candidates."
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IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$48.30	+0.55 1.15%	$48.36	$48.70	-0.82%	3,143,712 131.43%	2,392,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 12/21/2018 12:49:22 PM Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Gapped up 9/10/18 on M&A news, hitting new multi-year highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +33% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. its 2nd earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings history has been strong."
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MSEX - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Middlesex Water Co	$52.83	-0.08 -0.16%	$53.73	$60.31	-12.41%	77,414 164.71%	47,000
Most Recent Note for MSEX - 12/21/2018 12:51:56 PM Pulling back 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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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$115.91	+0.41 0.35%	$118.52	$133.97	-13.48%	836,811 85.74%	976,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 12/21/2018 12:53:10 PM Slumping below its 200 DMA line this week with a streak of 7 consecutive losses. Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY 14, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare National Research Corp	$38.78	+0.46 1.20%	$40.34	$42.85	-9.50%	35,412 177.06%	20,000
Most Recent Note for NRC - 12/21/2018 12:54:18 PM Hovering within close striking distance of its all-time high ($41.99 on 9/18/17). Reported strong Sep '18 quarterly earnings +211% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this Commercial Services - Healthcare firm.
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PBIP - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Prudential Bancorp Inc	$17.88	+0.09 0.51%	$17.88	$19.87	-10.02%	15,480 154.80%	10,000
Most Recent Note for PBIP - 12/21/2018 12:55:28 PM Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain.
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POST - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Post Holdings Inc	$88.97	-0.77 -0.85%	$90.89	$101.43	-12.29%	723,810 99.70%	726,000
Most Recent Note for POST - 12/21/2018 12:57:26 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +35% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic, not strong and steady.
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PSB - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial P S Business Parks Inc	$134.85	+0.98 0.73%	$135.74	$143.55	-6.06%	69,814 82.13%	85,000
Most Recent Note for PSB - 12/21/2018 12:58:02 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "This REIT's quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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SACH - AMEX - Finance-Mortgage REIT Sachem Capital Corp	$4.01	-0.10 -2.43%	$4.13	$4.55	-11.87%	42,697 85.39%	50,000
Most Recent Note for SACH - 12/21/2018 12:58:36 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history for this REIT since its $5 IPO in Feb '17. Minuscule quarterly sales revenues in the $3 million area leave fundamental concerns."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$218.62	-1.05 -0.48%	$221.23	$253.91	-13.90%	1,637,849 88.15%	1,858,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 12/21/2018 1:00:12 PM Reported earnings +13% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Slumped below its 200 DMA line ($224) which acted as support in prior months. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WLTW - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Willis Towers Eatson Plc	$148.92	-0.42 -0.28%	$150.54	$164.99	-9.74%	1,158,537 144.28%	803,000
Most Recent Note for WLTW - 12/21/2018 1:01:17 PM Slumping below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with volume-driven losses . Reported +45% earnings on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WM - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Waste Management Inc	$88.18	+0.23 0.26%	$89.13	$95.49	-7.66%	1,773,419 80.10%	2,214,000
Most Recent Note for WM - 12/21/2018 1:02:26 PM Retreated from its all-time high, finding support at its 200 DMA line this week. 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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