Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 8th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/8/2015 12:25:21 PM Report Released : 1/8/2015 1:26:42 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$183.49	-4.44 -2.36%	$188.50	935,280 88.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,054,000	$203.30 -9.75%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53 MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 12:31:03 PM G - Concerns remain since it negated the prior technical breakout. Needs gain above its 50 DMA line ($190.29) which may act as resistance while trying to rebound. The recent low ($176.01 on 12/17/14) acted as a support level. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $203 level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/2/2015. Click here.
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AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$58.89	-1.11 -1.85%	$59.34	1,625,855 80.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,013,000	$60.00 -1.85%	1/7/2015	$54.96	PP = $58.10 MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 12:32:48 PM Y - Pulling back today following a considerable volume-driven gain. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 12/04/14 high plus 10 cents in the 1/07/15 mid-day report (read here). The volume-driven gain above the pivot point triggered a technical buy signal, however new buying efforts are discouraged under the fact-based investment system until more convincing strength returns to the broader market (M criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/7/2015. Click here.
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ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc	$195.80	+0.88 0.45%	$199.47	835,567 79.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,046,000	$197.37 -0.80%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00 MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 12:58:47 PM Y - Touched a new high earlier today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Attempting to rally from a "double bottom" base, it was previously noted - "Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up through $197." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/30/2014. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$153.54	+8.42 5.80%	$156.60	3,494,823 167.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,086,000	$153.10 0.29%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 1:24:47 PM Y - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain, rallying above the new pivot point and triggering a technical buy signal. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/04/14. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated daily graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/6/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACOR - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Acorda Therapeutics Inc	$41.88	+0.06 0.14%	$44.02	$41.99	-0.26%	527,715 107.92%	489,000
Most Recent Note for ACOR - 1/8/2015 12:26:34 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Made a choppy ascent since noted with caution in the 9/25/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +36% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$60.60	+1.03 1.73%	$61.03	$65.10	-6.91%	463,350 83.04%	558,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/8/2015 12:28:48 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported +12% earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. The prior quarterly comparison was also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$349.60	-3.64 -1.03%	$360.00	$361.93	-3.41%	2,859,851 170.23%	1,680,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 1/8/2015 12:34:47 PM Churning above average volume while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +62% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison showing earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Already owned by 2,142 top-rated mutual funds.
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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$137.09	+0.49 0.36%	$139.41	$142.49	-3.79%	284,529 113.81%	250,000
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 1/8/2015 12:36:01 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. 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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CLW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Packaging & Containers Clearwater Paper Corp	$72.29	+1.96 2.79%	$72.52	$72.94	-0.89%	120,494 92.69%	130,000
Most Recent Note for CLW - 1/8/2015 12:39:58 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain after finding support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +341% while sales revenues rose +5% in the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Concerns remain and were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) is another fundamental concern."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$719.96	+25.70 3.70%	$727.97	$697.93	3.16%	686,555 199.58%	344,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 1/8/2015 12:42:00 PM Hitting new highs with today's "breakaway gap" following a volume-driven gain and strong finish on the prior session, rallying from its 50 DMA line. Reported +56% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since 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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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$93.57	+3.19 3.52%	$93.69	$92.06	1.63%	593,076 179.72%	330,000
Most Recent Note for CSL - 1/8/2015 12:44:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average acted as support during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +13% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$59.56	+1.23 2.11%	$59.81	$63.92	-6.82%	166,768 85.52%	195,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/8/2015 12:45:53 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported +62% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and 5/29/14. Fundamental concerns remain as prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$69.12	-1.15 -1.64%	$70.42	$71.78	-3.71%	3,258,250 84.98%	3,834,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 1/8/2015 12:47:51 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Last noted with caution in the 12/10/4 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$99.91	+2.41 2.47%	$100.27	$97.59	2.38%	304,226 85.46%	356,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 1/8/2015 12:49:03 PM Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line recently and a spurt of volume-driven gains has it hitting new 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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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$85.00	+5.71 7.20%	$86.29	$86.71	-1.97%	975,998 191.00%	511,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 1/8/2015 12:51:28 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line and challenging its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 10/06/14 mid-day report - "Found prompt support near its 200 DMA line following volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter. Sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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HBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Hampden Bancorp Inc	$20.28	+0.09 0.43%	$20.35	$21.49	-5.65%	17,141 81.62%	21,000
Most Recent Note for HBNK - 1/8/2015 12:53:34 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and tested support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 12/24/14 mid-day report after wedging gains lacking great volume conviction - "Reported +0%* earnings on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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HCP - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities H C P Inc	$46.45	-0.69 -1.46%	$47.67	$47.32	-1.84%	3,669,761 138.64%	2,647,000
Most Recent Note for HCP - 1/8/2015 12:55:36 PM Reversed into the red today after hitting another new 52-week high, pulling back following 4 consecutive gains into new high territory backed by volume. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 6/19/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady for this REIT that owns healthcare-related facilities."
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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$57.75	+2.35 4.24%	$58.21	$57.35	0.70%	66,789 101.20%	66,000
Most Recent Note for LABL - 1/8/2015 1:01:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 2nd consecutive gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. The 12/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
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LB - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum L Brands Inc	$86.23	-0.82 -0.94%	$87.14	$87.58	-1.54%	1,470,263 89.70%	1,639,000
Most Recent Note for LB - 1/8/2015 1:02:08 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance 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	$4.01	-0.19 -4.52%	$4.37	$4.44	-9.68%	53,670 97.58%	55,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 1/8/2015 1:03:13 PM Pulling back with above average volume today for a 3rd consecutive loss, 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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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$45.50	-0.06 -0.13%	$45.60	$45.58	-0.18%	177,638 110.33%	161,000
Most Recent Note for LTC - 1/8/2015 1:05:21 PM Rallied from its 50 DMA line to new 52-week highs, but fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 12/16/14 mid-day report - "This REIT that invests in Healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MNR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Monmouth Real Estate Inv	$11.58	-0.05 -0.43%	$11.75	$11.65	-0.60%	143,009 86.67%	165,000
Most Recent Note for MNR - 1/8/2015 1:06:47 PM This REIT is hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs, but fundamental concerns remain.
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RECN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Resources Connection Inc	$16.98	+0.41 2.47%	$17.47	$16.93	0.30%	260,371 167.98%	155,000
Most Recent Note for RECN - 1/8/2015 1:09:55 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +22% on +4% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter. Tested support at its 50 DMA line again this week. Reported better earnings increases in the May and Aug '14 quarters but sales revenues growth and prior earnings history has been sub par.
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$34.99	+1.19 3.52%	$34.99	$35.50	-1.44%	30,948 147.37%	21,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 1/8/2015 1:10:55 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today, adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$26.20	-0.05 -0.19%	$26.60	$28.96	-9.53%	341,406 78.66%	434,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 1/8/2015 1:11:36 PM Reported earnings +78% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/07/14 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07."
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SONC - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Sonic Corp	$30.59	+0.87 2.93%	$30.81	$31.59	-3.17%	697,347 83.61%	834,000
Most Recent Note for SONC - 1/8/2015 1:14:49 PM Gapped up on the prior session, technically breaking out from a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$107.11	+4.06 3.94%	$109.24	$105.35	1.67%	1,965,919 182.88%	1,075,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/8/2015 1:17:11 PM Hitting another new 52-week high after gapping up today. Rallied following a recent analyst upgrade and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter. The prior 3 quarterly comparisons had huge earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating after wedging higher since last noted with caution in the 10/10/14 mid-day report - 'Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$81.09	+3.35 4.31%	$81.70	$79.69	1.76%	872,358 95.44%	914,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 1/8/2015 1:19:52 PM Found support this week at its 50 DMA line and gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.
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TXT - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Textron Inc	$42.73	+1.28 3.09%	$42.75	$44.47	-3.91%	1,463,716 79.68%	1,837,000
Most Recent Note for TXT - 1/8/2015 1:21:17 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and it is rallying 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 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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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$40.04	-0.24 -0.60%	$40.50	$40.43	-0.97%	231,338 86.97%	266,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 1/8/2015 1:26:01 PM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs today, making gradual progress after finding recent support at its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived after a dramatic downturn but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stock list 10/30/07."
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