The average mid cap score is 58.15 this week, below the four week moving average score of 56.80. The average mid cap stock is trading -16.96% below its 52 week high, -1.65% below its 200 dma, and has 7.98 days to cover held short.

As many investors enjoy the final weeks of summer, some optimistic bulls seem to be positioning themselves well ahead of Labor Day in anticipation of a fall rally. Indeed, last week’s action was impressive

The average mid cap score is 60.35, above the four week moving average score of 57.78. The average mid cap stock is trading -11.17% below its 52 week high, 4.92% above its 200 dma, has 7.83 days to cover short, and is expected to grow EPS by 19.7% next year.

The best scoring sector remains utilities this week. Basic materials and healthcare score in line with the average universe score. In basics and healthcare, large and mid cap score better relative to peers than small cap.

The average mid cap score is 55.98, above the four week moving average score of 54.6. The average mid cap is trading -13.79% below the 52 week high, 1.59% above the 200 dma, has 6.94 days to cover held short, and is expected to post EPS growth of 19.52% next year.

The average mid cap score is 54.97, above the four week moving average score of 53.62. The average mid cap is trading -14.73% below its 52 week high, 0.84% above its 200 dma, has 6.7 days to cover short, and is expected to grow its earnings per share by 19.2% next year.