Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, July 25th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 25TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 7/25/2014 11:59:52 AM Report Released : 7/25/2014 12:53:55 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A	$69.50	-0.05 -0.07%	$70.94	2,240,752 82.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,704,000	$70.25 -1.07%	7/10/2014	$58.50	PP = $60.79 MB = $63.83
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2014 12:48:38 PM G - Color code is changed to green. Reported earnings +0% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), yet the company raised its guidance. Holding its ground at its 52-week high today following a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session with more than 4 times average volume. A breakaway gap is the one noted exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above prior highs, however risk increases. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/10/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$82.96	-1.20 -1.43%	$83.40	$85.72	-3.22%	1,813,048 92.64%	1,957,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 7/25/2014 12:02:02 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with a gap down today, slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 2 quarterly comparisons through Mar '14, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$45.82	+0.79 1.75%	$46.88	$50.49	-9.25%	1,597,248 108.44%	1,473,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 7/25/2014 12:06:30 PM Violated its 50 DMA line on the prior session with a damaging volume-driven loss. Shares split 2:1 on 7/10/14. Reported earnings +53% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues increases hint that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. After a severe downturn in FY '08 it has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$21.16	-0.60 -2.74%	$21.64	$23.46	-9.80%	11,398,643 81.80%	13,934,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 7/25/2014 12:09:07 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss, slumping near prior highs in the $21 area, enduring distributional pressure while retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted in the 7/22/14 mid-day report with caution - "The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Apr '14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AON - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Aon Plc	$87.26	-3.71 -4.08%	$90.09	$91.28	-4.40%	1,004,961 81.18%	1,238,000
Most Recent Note for AON - 7/25/2014 12:10:02 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '14 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$223.04	+18.77 9.19%	$223.50	$205.50	8.54%	7,189,103 247.56%	2,904,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 7/25/2014 12:14:27 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, rallying unhindered by overhead supply. Reported earnings +36% on +57% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/07/14 mid-day report- "Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding."
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$37.77	-0.82 -2.12%	$38.35	$40.65	-7.08%	353,274 81.40%	434,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 7/25/2014 12:16:27 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Stalled following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high when last noted with caution in the 7/07/14 mid-day report - "Its quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have improved recently. Poor annual earnings history (A criteria) including a loss in FY '09 were previously noted as fundamental concerns."
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$74.00	-5.64 -7.08%	$74.39	$81.98	-9.73%	1,814,563 225.13%	806,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 7/25/2014 12:18:58 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +22% on +54% sales for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales and earning increases improved in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. This previously featured stock was dropped from the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks list on 7/27/05."
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COO - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cooper Companies Inc	$158.33	-2.53 -1.57%	$160.93	$161.65	-2.06%	644,722 115.75%	557,000
Most Recent Note for COO - 7/25/2014 12:20:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 5 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +9%* on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/12."*
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CTCT - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Services Constant Contact Inc	$33.09	+1.31 4.11%	$33.74	$33.54	-1.35%	413,505 128.02%	323,000
Most Recent Note for CTCT - 7/25/2014 12:23:03 PM Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '14, but a downturn in FY '12 is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. Approaching its 52-week high today following a brief pullback near its 50 DMA line. Noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
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FET - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Forum Energy Technology	$35.20	-1.45 -3.94%	$35.54	$37.03	-4.96%	782,332 141.22%	554,000
Most Recent Note for FET - 7/25/2014 12:24:47 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +16% sales for the Jun '14 quarter, but prior comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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IDXX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Idexx Laboratories Inc	$129.07	-3.98 -2.99%	$140.00	$137.68	-6.25%	994,845 407.72%	244,000
Most Recent Note for IDXX - 7/25/2014 12:28:27 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it abruptly reversed into the red after hitting a new 52-week high today, violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +11%* on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$32.73	+0.68 2.12%	$32.91	$34.43	-4.94%	825,408 75.38%	1,095,000
Most Recent Note for KS - 7/25/2014 12:32:12 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain on the prior session and it is approaching its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. The rally above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance and outlook improve, however its choppy consolidation is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Found support at its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/08/14 due to technical deterioration.
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$53.32	+1.00 1.91%	$53.38	$53.18	0.26%	1,021,451 128.16%	797,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 7/25/2014 12:34:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high and technically breaking out with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported strong earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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LYB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Lyondellbasell Ind A Nv	$106.79	+4.37 4.27%	$107.65	$103.47	3.21%	2,129,177 78.19%	2,723,000
Most Recent Note for LYB - 7/25/2014 12:36:19 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +4% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "The Netherlands-based Chemicals firm's earnings and sales revenues growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed Secondary Offerings on 9/04/12, 11/02/12, 12/05/12, and 2/14/13."
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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$91.48	-1.01 -1.09%	$95.00	$92.54	-1.15%	688,736 82.88%	831,000
Most Recent Note for MCO - 7/25/2014 12:38:13 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then abruptly reversed into the red. Reported earnings +12% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$42.58	+1.48 3.59%	$44.77	$43.49	-2.10%	426,482 161.55%	264,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 7/25/2014 12:41:46 PM Erased much of its gain after gapping up today hitting a new 52-week high, trying to rally from a base-on-base pattern. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near-term support in the $41 area. Reported earnings +54% on +19% for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison showing an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The three prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08."
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NXPI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Nxp Semiconductors N V	$63.32	-2.01 -3.08%	$65.50	$67.79	-6.59%	2,393,880 87.91%	2,723,000
Most Recent Note for NXPI - 7/25/2014 12:43:53 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind recent losses. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however it has not formed a proper base. The 7/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Disciplined investors may watch for a proper base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/14/14, and earlier Secondary Offerings on 2/04/13, 3/08/13, 9/13/13, and 12/10/13. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) through Jun '14 have shown strong growth and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is a good match the investment system guidelines.
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$104.23	+6.69 6.86%	$108.80	$98.90	5.39%	1,339,112 176.66%	758,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 7/25/2014 12:50:00 PM Found recent support at its 50 DMA line and gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +29% on +10% sales revenues for the June '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 12/19/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - 'Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS).'"
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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$13.11	-0.19 -1.43%	$13.50	$14.10	-7.02%	216,451 82.61%	262,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 7/25/2014 12:52:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session after reporting earnings +200% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and raising guidance. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 6/18/14 mid-day report - "Showed strong earnings increases in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarters but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history 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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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$31.76	-0.50 -1.55%	$32.42	$33.15	-4.19%	1,332,283 85.57%	1,557,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 7/25/2014 12:53:36 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today following 3 consecutive gains with above average volume. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +38% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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