Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 21st, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2014
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DOW 16434.22 103.17 (0.63%) | NASDAQ 4318.81 -0.48 (-0.01%) | S&P 500 1881.28 9.27 (0.50%)

Time of Screening : 3/21/2014 11:49:16 AM Report Released : 3/21/2014 12:37:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$129.37	-0.63 -0.48%	$132.04	$131.66	-1.74%	1,938,418 76.89%	2,521,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 3/21/2014 11:53:12 AM Quarterly reports through Dec '13 showed sub par earnings increases while its annual earnings growth has been steady. Recently wedged to new 52-weeks with gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 5/02/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25% guideline. Rebounded to new highs after undercutting its 200 DMA line again during its latest consolidation since last noted in the 10/27/11 mid-day report."
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$163.30	-10.36 -5.97%	$177.07	$185.43	-11.93%	1,756,586 108.10%	1,625,000
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 3/21/2014 11:57:06 AM Retreating abruptly and testing its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss today. Recently reported earnings +45% on +38% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history. Current consolidation is still too brief to be considered a sound base, and it was noted in recent mid-day reports - "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Fundamentals remain strong with respect to the quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history. Rebounded from lows after slumping beneath its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/22/12."
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$20.38	+0.19 0.92%	$20.81	$20.20	0.87%	14,264,611 104.45%	13,657,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 3/21/2014 11:58:11 AM Hitting a new 52-week high again with today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The 3/20/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "The Oct '13 and Jan '14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$17.87	-0.05 -0.28%	$18.03	$18.00	-0.72%	75,462,215 65.73%	114,799,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 3/21/2014 12:00:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/16/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$333.20	-13.84 -3.99%	$355.00	$358.89	-7.16%	1,774,438 117.36%	1,512,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 3/21/2014 12:01:36 PM Abruptly retreating from all-time highs, falling with above average volume today indicating distributional pressure. It is extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after a "breakaway gap" when noted with caution on 11/25/13 mid-day report. Reported earnings +67% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. The prior quarterly comparison showed earnings just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have shown encouraging acceleration. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. It is already owned by 1,805 top-rated mutual funds.
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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$158.02	+4.86 3.17%	$158.25	$155.25	1.78%	477,498 84.81%	563,000
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 3/21/2014 12:03:58 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs after gapping up today. Reported earnings +24% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain.
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$46.42	+0.09 0.18%	$47.47	$46.53	-0.25%	467,874 65.25%	717,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 3/21/2014 12:07:44 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today while rallying within close striking distance of its all-time high hit in 2011. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.
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CMA - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Comerica Inc	$53.29	+1.34 2.58%	$53.33	$52.54	1.43%	1,054,997 68.77%	1,534,000
Most Recent Note for CMA - 3/21/2014 12:09:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain, rallying from a cup-with-handle base. Quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed sub par sales revenues and earnings.
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$34.84	+0.67 1.96%	$35.02	$38.04	-8.41%	94,695 83.07%	114,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 3/21/2014 12:12:45 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 6 gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +13% on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has earned high ranks and its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history had been strong, however, quarterly earnings comparisons showed worrisome deceleration while increasing by +62%, +53%, +26%, and +10% over the Jul '12, Oct '12, Jan '13 and Apr '13 periods, respectively. The Jul '13 quarter was also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05."
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DAVE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Famous Dave's Of America	$31.00	-0.34 -1.08%	$31.99	$31.34	-1.08%	32,987 76.71%	43,000
Most Recent Note for DAVE - 3/21/2014 12:13:26 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Announced a new CEO on 2/10/14 and found support near its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution long ago in the 2/09/11 mid-day report - "Sales and earning history are below the investment system's guidelines."
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$27.27	+0.07 0.27%	$27.30	$28.22	-3.35%	49,925 142.64%	35,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 3/21/2014 12:13:42 PM The 3/10/14 mid-day report noted - "Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain for new highs on 3/06/14. Reported improved sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria) in the Sep and Dec '13 quarters but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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FNSR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Finisar Corporation	$27.75	+1.20 4.52%	$27.81	$26.96	2.93%	2,604,375 98.13%	2,654,000
Most Recent Note for FNSR - 3/21/2014 12:15:47 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with its 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and stayed well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation from Oct '13 highs. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jan '14 showed better sales revenues and strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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KRNY - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Kearny Financial Corp	$15.25	-0.05 -0.33%	$15.30	$15.49	-1.55%	20,801 74.29%	28,000
Most Recent Note for KRNY - 3/21/2014 12:16:55 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base after rallying in recent weeks. The 3/18/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed improved earnings increases, but sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history do not match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$22.64	+0.69 3.14%	$23.12	$23.24	-2.58%	84,412 136.15%	62,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 3/21/2014 12:17:19 PM Still holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/31/11 mid-day report - 'Its earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines.'"
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$17.18	+0.27 1.60%	$17.25	$17.85	-3.75%	71,782 80.65%	89,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 3/21/2014 12:19:01 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following a recent streak of gains into new high territory marked by volume. The 3/13/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +16 sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, an improvement following 2 consecutive reports below the +25% minimum. Found support near its 200 DMA line the rallied since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when noted on 4/18/13."
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MTX - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Minerals Technologies	$63.89	+1.71 2.75%	$63.89	$62.26	2.62%	150,104 70.80%	212,000
Most Recent Note for MTX - 3/21/2014 12:21:30 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 2/01/13 mid-day report - "Its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NWLI - NASDAQ - Insurance-Life National Western Life	$252.25	+0.25 0.10%	$252.26	$255.49	-1.27%	5,763 96.05%	6,000
Most Recent Note for NWLI - 3/21/2014 12:22:51 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit this week, extended from prior highs. The 3/18/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 were below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$43.31	-0.88 -1.99%	$43.48	$48.20	-10.15%	38,122 165.75%	23,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 3/21/2014 12:25:08 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, encountering distributional pressure since a "negative reversal" on 3/14/14 at its high. Tallied an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains while rallying from a short flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$57.05	+0.76 1.35%	$57.16	$58.77	-2.93%	33,014 82.54%	40,000
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/21/2014 12:27:15 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit this week, stubbornly holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members- "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/05. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Protective Life Corp	$54.25	+0.53 0.99%	$54.26	$54.48	-0.42%	294,717 69.02%	427,000
Most Recent Note for PL - 3/21/2014 12:30:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high while on track for a 4th consecutive small gain without great volume conviction. Showed improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '13 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$31.40	+0.17 0.54%	$31.50	$31.66	-0.82%	317,825 72.90%	436,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 3/21/2014 12:31:34 PM Inching to another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive small gain. The 3/20/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported very big earnings increases in the latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 but with only 0-3% sales revenues growth. Underwriters helped it complete a $125 Million Subordinated Debt Offering and a new Public Offering of $75 Million in Common Stock when noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report with caution - 'Reported earnings +93% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.'"
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$132.48	+0.21 0.16%	$135.00	$132.67	-0.14%	239,967 70.17%	342,000
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 3/21/2014 12:34:17 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line then rallied further into new high territory since last noted in the 1/24/14 mid-day report with caution - " Reported earnings +13% on +47% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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VTNR - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Vertex Energy Inc	$5.17	+0.52 11.10%	$5.33	$4.83	6.96%	247,559 589.43%	42,000
Most Recent Note for VTNR - 3/21/2014 12:37:18 PM Blasted higher with volume-driven gains this week, on track for a 5th consecutive gain today with ever-increasing volume. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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