Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/7/2015 12:12:18 PM Report Released : 1/7/2015 1:12:29 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$54.96	+2.08 3.93%	$55.50	1,202,385 61.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,952,000	$58.00 -5.24%	1/7/2015	$54.96	PP = $58.10 MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 1/7/2015 12:31:30 PM Y - Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating in recent weeks. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 12/04/14 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are a better match with the fact-based investment system after it reported earnings +84% on +43% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show improvement above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues showing encouraging acceleration. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$73.48	+0.77 1.06%	$74.26	$78.73	-6.67%	215,100 61.11%	352,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 1/7/2015 12:14:50 PM Undercut prior highs in the $73 area and violated its 50 DMA line while encountering mild distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 12/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported +19% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$23.35	+0.10 0.43%	$23.48	$25.71	-9.18%	7,137,680 58.73%	12,154,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 1/7/2015 12:18:29 PM Recent quarterly earnings increases through Oct '14 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Halted its slide this week near its 50 DMA line. Consolidating from new highs hit since last noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "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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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$24.07	+0.06 0.25%	$24.10	$24.17	-0.41%	421,798 103.89%	406,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 1/7/2015 12:31:45 PM Holding its ground in a tight range and making limited progress since rebounding from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable gap up gain on 10/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$136.71	+2.72 2.03%	$138.02	$142.49	-4.06%	184,408 76.20%	242,000
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 1/7/2015 12:33:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high still following 3 consecutive volume-driven losses. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it has made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/25/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings comparisons are sub par with respect to the C criteria and sales revenues increases have been lackluster. It has a slow but steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$684.69	+20.31 3.06%	$687.99	$697.93	-1.90%	279,581 82.23%	340,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 1/7/2015 12:35:28 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported +56% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum in 3 of the past 4 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$48.02	-0.88 -1.80%	$49.18	$52.98	-9.36%	801,822 65.62%	1,222,000
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 1/7/2015 12:36:24 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +12% on +53% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12.
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$96.22	+1.93 2.05%	$96.61	$97.15	-0.96%	231,053 65.27%	354,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 1/7/2015 12:37:54 PM Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Made gradual progress since noted in the 10/21/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +24%* on +11 sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."*
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$60.02	+2.59 4.51%	$60.06	$59.78	0.40%	701,367 88.33%	794,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 1/7/2015 12:44:00 PM Made gradual progress from support at its 200 DMA line and rose into new high territory since last noted with caution in the 10/21/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating impressively."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$61.87	+0.32 0.52%	$62.22	$61.58	0.47%	423,640 59.17%	716,000
Most Recent Note for EXR - 1/7/2015 12:45:13 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, rising from a flat base after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/06/13 and 11/07/12. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have shown sales revenues and earnings increases at or very near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This REIT was noted with caution in the 6/18/13 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates. Completed a new Public Offering back on 4/20/12."
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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$56.21	+1.13 2.05%	$56.26	$60.45	-7.01%	645,752 58.07%	1,112,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 1/7/2015 12:47:25 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with 5 consecutive losses and finding support today at its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/05/13. Earnings were +31% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd quarterly comparison. Downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings was noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$113.79	-0.49 -0.43%	$116.18	$116.29	-2.15%	165,915 68.84%	241,000
Most Recent Note for HII - 1/7/2015 12:48:18 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation then rallied to new highs. Reported earnings +43% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues growth has been sub par, and its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$17.78	+0.09 0.51%	$17.85	$17.87	-0.50%	17,691 61.00%	29,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 1/7/2015 12:50:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high and near multi-year highs. Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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JNS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Janus Capital Grp Inc	$16.07	+0.51 3.28%	$16.29	$16.61	-3.25%	1,947,054 60.64%	3,211,000
Most Recent Note for JNS - 1/7/2015 12:52:16 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ascent in recent months. Sales revenues growth and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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LB - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum L Brands Inc	$86.15	+2.26 2.69%	$86.33	$87.58	-1.63%	1,004,299 62.50%	1,607,000
Most Recent Note for LB - 1/7/2015 12:54:44 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Quarterly results through Oct '14 showed sub par sales revenues growth and its earnings history has not been strong and steady.
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.19	-0.01 -0.24%	$4.25	$4.44	-5.63%	81,666 154.09%	53,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 1/7/2015 12:55:38 PM Pulling back for a 2nd day, retreating from its 52-week high after 5 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (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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M - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Macy's Inc	$66.77	+1.88 2.90%	$67.83	$66.96	-0.28%	3,712,660 72.30%	5,135,000
Most Recent Note for M - 1/7/2015 12:58:14 PM Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +30% on -1% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/13/14 mid-day report with caution regarding its fundamentals - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Recent quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and its prior earnings history (including a downward turn in FY '09 earnings) makes it a sub par candidate."
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$41.11	+2.58 6.70%	$41.38	$43.20	-4.84%	254,437 59.45%	428,000
Most Recent Note for MANH - 1/7/2015 1:00:59 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line today following a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session. Last noted with caution in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain, rising from a 9-month cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +23% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). After a downturn in its FY '09 earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong earnings growth."
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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$114.73	+2.45 2.18%	$115.25	$113.99	0.65%	634,057 64.50%	983,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 1/7/2015 1:02:31 PM The Mar, Jun, and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sales revenues growth has been sub par and decelerating. Held its ground and rose since gapping up on 8/15/14 following news it would sell a 16.7% equity stake to Coca Cola (KO) for $2.15 Billion in cash. A 2:1 split impacted its share prices as of 2/16/12. Strong annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$104.55	+3.45 3.41%	$106.47	$107.47	-2.72%	315,312 79.03%	399,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 1/7/2015 1:05:32 PM Clear of all resistance and challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +10% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 11/21/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +8% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rebounded following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.'"
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$27.03	+1.33 5.18%	$27.10	$28.95	-6.63%	784,211 136.62%	574,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 1/7/2015 1:07:43 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. 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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PETM - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Petsmart Inc	$81.27	+0.01 0.01%	$81.35	$81.97	-0.85%	858,924 62.79%	1,368,000
Most Recent Note for PETM - 1/7/2015 1:08:06 PM Gapped up for new all-time highs on 12/15/14 M&A news. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 11/19/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Earnings per share should be up +25% or more in 3 of the past 4 comparisons to satisfy the C criteria. Sub par quarterly sales revenues increases are below the robust growth guidelines of the investment system. Sales should be up +18-25% or more or showing great acceleration over prior quarters."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$33.59	-0.56 -1.64%	$34.62	$35.50	-5.38%	30,073 150.37%	20,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 1/7/2015 1:09:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +100% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$32.21	+0.19 0.59%	$32.44	$33.70	-4.42%	78,087 136.99%	57,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 1/7/2015 1:12:15 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a "negative reversal" when last noted with caution in the 12/31/14 mid-day report - "Rallied after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Sep '14 quarterly results, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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