Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2014
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DOW 17896.89 17.34 (0.10%) | NASDAQ 4763.72 7.91 (0.17%) | S&P 500 2069.99 3.44 (0.17%)

Time of Screening : 12/3/2014 11:57:56 AM Report Released : 12/3/2014 1:07:31 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$55.04	+1.94 3.65%	$56.41	$56.88	-3.23%	1,317,798 66.09%	1,994,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/3/2014 12:01:57 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's gain. It is extended from any sound base. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $34-36 area during its consolidation since noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution. Rallied from a previously noted bullish reverse-head-and-shoulders base but concerns were noted - "Reported earnings +42% on +25% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, an improvement after Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals have not been a match with the fact-based investment system since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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BCR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Bard C R Inc	$173.34	+2.35 1.37%	$173.85	$171.65	0.98%	353,347 63.44%	557,000
Most Recent Note for BCR - 12/3/2014 12:03:58 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth hints at no new (N criteria) product or service in great demand."
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BKW - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Burger King Worldwide	$34.18	+0.55 1.64%	$34.62	$37.30	-8.36%	1,445,289 76.35%	1,893,000
Most Recent Note for BKW - 12/3/2014 12:08:42 PM Pulled back from its new 52-week high with volume-driven losses this week. Last noted with caution on 9/09/14 when rallying on news it would buy Tim Hortons Inc (THI). Reported earnings +17% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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CBG - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen C B R E Group Inc	$32.92	-0.42 -1.26%	$33.40	$34.00	-3.18%	976,249 61.59%	1,585,000
Most Recent Note for CBG - 12/3/2014 12:12:49 PM Made gradual progress and wedged to a new 52-week high with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted with caution in the 10/30/14 mid-day report - "Reported +33% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress following a severe downturn since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/27/07."
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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$59.51	-1.02 -1.69%	$60.08	$63.27	-5.94%	376,204 60.39%	623,000
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 12/3/2014 12:18:01 PM Consolidating near prior highs in the $59 area. There was a "negative reversal" on 11/05/14 after noted in the mid-day report - "Rallying from a 7-month saucer-like base pattern with above average volume behind recent gains in its 12 session winning streak. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 3/25/14 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).'"
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$33.75	-0.64 -1.86%	$33.91	$35.56	-5.09%	2,808,382 364.72%	770,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 12/3/2014 12:22:30 PM Pulling back after proposing another Secondary Offering on 12/02/14. The 11/25/14 mid-day report cautioned - "Did not form a sound base yet found support near its 200 DMA line and gapped up during its recent consolidation. Perched at its 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '14 earnings +28% on +14% sales revenues. Quarterly earnings increases in 4 latest comparisons through Sep '14 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth showed modest acceleration. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/03/14 and 3 earlier Secondary Offerings as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13."
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CPHD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cepheid	$52.75	-0.86 -1.60%	$53.71	$56.47	-6.59%	386,701 60.42%	640,000
Most Recent Note for CPHD - 12/3/2014 12:27:07 PM Recently wedged to a new 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/13/14 mid-day report. Reported strong earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '14 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 2/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$93.47	+9.11 10.80%	$95.20	$92.00	1.60%	725,062 318.01%	228,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/3/2014 12:32:44 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting strong Oct '14 results and encouraging guidance. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/24/14. Found prompt support after briefly undercutting its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 9/03/14 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain as previously noted - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$50.70	-0.09 -0.18%	$51.16	$54.74	-7.38%	755,127 88.42%	854,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 12/3/2014 12:33:27 PM Recently churned heavier volume at its 52-week high, encountering distributional pressure while prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +23% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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IBCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Intervest Bancshares	$9.90	-0.01 -0.10%	$9.91	$9.97	-0.70%	48,464 62.13%	78,000
Most Recent Note for IBCA - 12/3/2014 12:34:02 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range near its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/01/14 news it is to be acquired by Bank of the Ozarks Inc (OZRK). Fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$34.52	+0.17 0.49%	$34.55	$34.91	-1.12%	719,814 63.81%	1,128,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 12/3/2014 12:39:23 PM Reported earnings +38% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/06/13 and 9/20/13, 6/05/13, 3/06/13, and 12/05/12.
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$21.03	+0.04 0.19%	$21.08	$21.30	-1.27%	310,524 59.15%	525,000
Most Recent Note for KKD - 12/3/2014 12:42:48 PM Reported earnings -7% on +7% sales for the Jul '14 quarter.
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MELI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Mercadolibre Inc	$141.96	+1.71 1.22%	$141.96	$144.23	-1.57%	507,308 78.77%	644,000
Most Recent Note for MELI - 12/3/2014 12:45:18 PM Holding its ground stubbornly with volume totals cooling following a considerable gap up gain on 10/31/14 clearing prior highs and challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. Last noted with caution in the 11/04/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +15% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$64.63	+0.51 0.80%	$64.65	$71.82	-10.01%	143,519 63.79%	225,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 12/3/2014 12:49:17 PM Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses this week, slumping near its 50 DMA line and prior highs coinciding in the $65 area. Reported earnings +27% on +42% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago quarters.
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$20.24	+0.12 0.60%	$20.47	$21.04	-3.80%	280,586 81.33%	345,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 12/3/2014 12:50:31 PM In mid-day reports, while tallying volume-driven gains, it was recently noted with caution - "Earnings increases have been strong through the Sep '14 quarter. Volume-driven gains have it rebounding toward its 52-week high following a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $25 level."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$12.96	+0.93 7.71%	$12.96	$13.40	-3.30%	20,802 65.01%	32,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 12/3/2014 12:51:57 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating after a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +41%* on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$26.80	+0.02 0.07%	$27.06	$28.95	-7.43%	770,064 118.84%	648,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 12/3/2014 12:54:25 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line following an abrupt retreat from its 52-week high on 12/01/14 with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +0% on -1% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 8/15/14 mid-day report following a big gap up gain on M&A news - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern as it suggests there is not great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$26.45	-1.15 -4.17%	$26.99	$29.42	-10.10%	132,548 79.85%	166,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 12/3/2014 12:56:37 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss with ever-increasing volume, retreating from its 52-week high after getting very extended from prior highs in the $19 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +150% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$71.13	+1.18 1.69%	$71.25	$73.00	-2.56%	21,928 59.26%	37,000
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 12/3/2014 12:57:17 PM Still consolidating in a tight trading range after gapping up on 11/06/14 for a considerable gain and new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +54% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long consolidation and completed a Secondary Offering on 4/29/14 since noted with caution in the 7/24/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C criteria) after a sub par Dec '12 quarter. Lackluster +8% sales revenues increases in the 2 latest comparisons hints that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services coupled with the stock's rise to new highs."
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RCL - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Royal Caribbean Cruises	$77.65	+0.90 1.17%	$78.11	$76.77	1.15%	2,516,240 84.78%	2,968,000
Most Recent Note for RCL - 12/3/2014 12:58:36 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +29% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its ongoing ascent since noted with caution in the 4/24/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$63.25	+0.63 1.01%	$63.33	$64.16	-1.42%	317,941 108.51%	293,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 12/3/2014 12:59:42 PM Still hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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THI - NYSE - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Tim Hortons Inc	$83.85	+1.21 1.46%	$84.12	$84.98	-1.33%	543,008 60.13%	903,000
Most Recent Note for THI - 12/3/2014 1:01:54 PM Holding its ground and edging higher following considerable gap up gains on news in August that the Canada-based donut retailer was to be bought by Burger King Worldwide (BKW). Fundamentals remain a concern, as was the case when noted in the 5/11/12 mid-day report - "Annual and quarterly earnings history (C and A criteria) is not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TXT - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Textron Inc	$42.96	+0.80 1.90%	$43.17	$44.47	-3.40%	1,258,059 57.79%	2,177,000
Most Recent Note for TXT - 12/3/2014 1:05:19 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +71% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 7/18/14 mid-day report with caution - "Prior earnings and sales growth has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$19.61	+1.09 5.89%	$19.83	$19.88	-1.36%	179,592 59.86%	300,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 12/3/2014 1:07:15 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a small gap up gain today. Held its ground stubbornly and wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/13/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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