Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 12th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/12/2015 12:02:48 PM Report Released : 1/12/2015 12:46:29 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$58.00	+0.88 1.53%	$58.21	$60.94	-4.83%	137,588 75.18%	183,000
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 1/12/2015 12:04:18 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress since the 10/22/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "The past 2 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but prior quarters showed waning sales and earnings versus the year-ago periods. This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm has not shown a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, which is a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ACOR - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Acorda Therapeutics Inc	$42.95	+0.87 2.07%	$43.89	$44.02	-2.43%	376,724 74.01%	509,000
Most Recent Note for ACOR - 1/12/2015 12:06:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a gap up gain today. Reported earnings +36% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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	$62.95	+0.37 0.59%	$63.30	$65.10	-3.30%	461,109 78.42%	588,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/12/2015 12:07:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$32.00	+0.42 1.33%	$32.09	$31.58	1.33%	1,642,455 129.74%	1,266,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 1/12/2015 12:08:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/11/14 and on 5/29/14. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12/13 IPO at $20."
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AYI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Acuity Brands Inc	$152.34	+0.84 0.55%	$155.60	$154.73	-1.54%	327,523 120.41%	272,000
Most Recent Note for AYI - 1/12/2015 12:11:02 PM Perched at new 52-week and multi-year highs following a gap up gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +38% on +13% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/09/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$24.03	-0.02 -0.08%	$24.07	$24.17	-0.58%	426,711 111.12%	384,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 1/12/2015 12:11:43 PM Holding its ground in a very tight trading 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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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$114.41	+0.74 0.65%	$117.18	$119.84	-4.53%	4,054,459 80.56%	5,033,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 1/12/2015 12:13:04 PM Finding support above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks while building a new base. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded quickly after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."
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CLW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Packaging & Containers Clearwater Paper Corp	$72.51	+0.10 0.14%	$72.66	$72.94	-0.59%	81,791 62.44%	131,000
Most Recent Note for CLW - 1/12/2015 12:14:35 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today 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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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$67.24	-0.88 -1.29%	$67.89	$71.78	-6.32%	5,605,438 137.90%	4,065,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 1/12/2015 12:16:24 PM Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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DLTR - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar Tree Inc	$68.77	-0.69 -0.99%	$69.54	$71.53	-3.86%	1,494,602 68.72%	2,175,000
Most Recent Note for DLTR - 1/12/2015 12:19:12 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. Making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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ESRT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Empire State Rlt Tr Cl A	$18.02	-0.18 -0.99%	$18.31	$18.34	-1.74%	527,651 73.80%	715,000
Most Recent Note for ESRT - 1/12/2015 12:20:36 PM Perched at its 52-week high, making gradual progress since 2 mid-day reports in Dec '14 cautioned members - "This REIT reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings through the Sep '14 quarter, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ETH - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Ethan Allen Interiors	$31.71	+0.50 1.60%	$31.87	$31.84	-0.41%	133,082 78.75%	169,000
Most Recent Note for ETH - 1/12/2015 12:23:42 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Showed improved earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '14 quarters, but sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern.
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$74.47	-0.16 -0.21%	$75.94	$74.86	-0.52%	130,775 75.59%	173,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 1/12/2015 12:24:35 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high. The 1/09/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Showed a great earnings increase in the Nov '14 quarter, but prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady."
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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$34.40	-0.29 -0.84%	$34.65	$35.70	-3.64%	705,067 63.75%	1,106,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 1/12/2015 12:25:53 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Traded in a tight range since last noted with caution in the 12/03/14 mid-day report - "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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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.05	+0.00 0.00%	$4.15	$4.44	-8.78%	33,599 60.00%	56,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 1/12/2015 12:27:09 PM Perched near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground. 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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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$115.01	-2.03 -1.73%	$117.57	$118.70	-3.11%	770,680 75.78%	1,017,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 1/12/2015 12:28:55 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 made gradual progress 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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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$190.00	+14.35 8.17%	$191.29	$188.40	0.85%	674,503 681.32%	99,000
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 1/12/2015 12:33:49 PM Gapped up today for new 52-week and all-time highs on M&A news. Reported +21% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/13.
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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$45.48	+0.28 0.62%	$46.21	$48.16	-5.56%	1,272,064 96.08%	1,324,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 1/12/2015 12:35:22 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Extended from any sound base, it retreated from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session after replacing its CEO, slumping near its 50 DMA line. After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings in Aug and Dec '13 and on 3/07/14.
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$15.40	-0.48 -3.02%	$16.20	$16.01	-3.81%	505,724 181.92%	278,000
Most Recent Note for NLS - 1/12/2015 12:38:43 PM Churning heavy volume today after reporting preliminary Q4 results, pulling back on higher volume after wedging to new 52-week highs with gains lacking volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$185.50	-2.31 -1.23%	$187.61	$196.80	-5.74%	469,502 64.14%	732,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 1/12/2015 12:40:32 PM Pulling back and testing its 50 DMA line today after enduring distributional pressure. The 1/09/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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PLKI - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Popeyes Louisiana Kitchn	$60.36	+2.32 4.00%	$60.50	$59.80	0.94%	201,838 90.92%	222,000
Most Recent Note for PLKI - 1/12/2015 12:41:49 PM Hitting new all-time highs and adding more volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 11/13/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members -"Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."*
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RECN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Resources Connection Inc	$16.97	+0.05 0.30%	$17.03	$17.47	-2.86%	107,044 62.60%	171,000
Most Recent Note for RECN - 1/12/2015 12:43:01 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. The 1/08/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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	$34.36	-2.63 -7.12%	$37.79	$37.88	-9.30%	24,070 104.65%	23,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 1/12/2015 12:43:40 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Repeatedly 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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VFC - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing V F Corp	$75.57	+0.33 0.44%	$75.96	$75.99	-0.55%	889,763 60.08%	1,481,000
Most Recent Note for VFC - 1/12/2015 12:45:27 PM Made gradual progress from support at its 200 DMA line and it is consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +10% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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