Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2014
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DOW 16393.03 116.34 (0.71%) | NASDAQ 4235.17 8.78 (0.21%) | S&P 500 1866.28 8.84 (0.48%)

Time of Screening : 3/25/2014 1:46:00 PM Report Released : 3/25/2014 2:17:45 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 90% 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.com Inc	$1,219.41	-8.52 -0.69%	$1,244.80	982,668 118.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 828,000	$1,378.96 -11.57%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85 MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 3/25/2014 2:03:48 PM G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line today while on track for a 3rd consecutive loss with above average and ever-increasing volume, action indicative of distributional pressure. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and always sell if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/10/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$57.23	+0.66 1.17%	$58.15	$59.28	-3.46%	624,765 92.83%	673,000
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 3/25/2014 1:48:14 PM Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line which define important near term support in the $55 area. Recently rallied from a sound base pattern, however fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$573.42	-15.13 -2.57%	$593.10	$622.90	-7.94%	571,642 105.08%	544,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 3/25/2014 1:49:52 PM Retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume. Made gradual progress since its "breakaway gap" on 1/31/14 when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings below the +25% minimum for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$35.03	+0.06 0.17%	$35.60	$38.04	-7.91%	116,168 98.45%	118,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 3/25/2014 1:50:48 PM Perched within close striking distance of prior highs and its 52-week high. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 7 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 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	$29.03	-1.28 -4.23%	$31.43	$31.99	-9.26%	43,343 94.22%	46,000
Most Recent Note for DAVE - 3/25/2014 1:52:04 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$70.53	-3.93 -5.28%	$71.57	$77.22	-8.66%	776,901 282.51%	275,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 3/25/2014 1:54:59 PM Reported Jan '14 earnings and lowered guidance then gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Finding support near its 50 DMA line after undercutting that important short-term average. Last noted with caution in the 1/29/14 mid-day report - " Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. Reported earnings +19% on +23% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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GMK - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Gruma Sab De Cv Adr	$32.60	-0.11 -0.34%	$33.00	$34.14	-4.51%	13,525 90.17%	15,000
Most Recent Note for GMK - 3/25/2014 1:56:28 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and building on an orderly base.
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GRFS - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Grifols Sa Ads	$40.73	+1.38 3.51%	$40.94	$43.45	-6.26%	682,775 120.63%	566,000
Most Recent Note for GRFS - 3/25/2014 1:59:34 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line today, an encouraging sign. Reported earnings +39% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This Spanish firm from the Medical- Ethical Drugs industry has shown good earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13, however sales revenues growth has been sub par."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$44.54	-0.04 -0.09%	$44.82	$48.42	-8.01%	3,029,857 153.72%	1,971,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 3/25/2014 2:01:29 PM Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. When hitting its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain the 2/25/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria). It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares fall from 232 in Mar '13 to 200 in Dec '13, not a good sign concerning the I criteria."
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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$55.14	+0.59 1.08%	$56.29	$58.77	-6.18%	38,399 93.66%	41,000
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/25/2014 2:05:15 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit last week, enduring mild distributional pressure. 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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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$31.15	+0.57 1.86%	$31.23	$31.66	-1.61%	407,961 91.27%	447,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 3/25/2014 2:07:00 PM Perched near its 52-week high hit last week, stubbornly holding its ground. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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QADA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl A	$20.88	+0.08 0.38%	$20.91	$21.65	-3.56%	15,453 103.02%	15,000
Most Recent Note for QADA - 3/25/2014 2:09:01 PM Reported earnings +108% on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been sub par. Extended from any sound base after recent volume-driven gains.
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$125.50	-2.46 -1.92%	$128.95	$133.09	-5.70%	516,563 152.38%	339,000
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 3/25/2014 2:11:47 PM Enduring distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high toward its 50 DMA line. Held its ground and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 1/23/14 mid-day report - Reported earnings +28%* on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns concerns remain.* Quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 show 8 consecutive earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline, and the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as cause for concern."
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SGK - NYSE - MEDIA - Marketing Services Schawk Inc	$20.00	+0.01 0.05%	$20.12	$20.40	-1.96%	97,690 119.13%	82,000
Most Recent Note for SGK - 3/25/2014 2:13:50 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). Holding its ground following a considerable gap up on 3/17/14 news. Under terms of the announced transaction shareholders will receive $11.80 in cash and 0.20582 shares of Matthews Int'l Corp (MATW) common stock for each share of Schawk stock they own.
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TEN - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Tenneco Inc	$57.46	-1.54 -2.61%	$59.76	$62.75	-8.43%	714,974 118.96%	601,000
Most Recent Note for TEN - 3/25/2014 2:15:11 PM Reported earnings +45% with +16% sales revenues growth for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 2/04/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$13.75	-0.57 -3.98%	$13.94	$15.34	-10.37%	1,164,310 199.37%	584,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 3/25/2014 2:17:19 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit since last noted with caution in the 3/04/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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