Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 22nd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2015
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DOW 17656.35 102.07 (0.58%) | NASDAQ 4708 40.58 (0.87%) | S&P 500 2047.1 14.98 (0.74%)

Time of Screening : 1/22/2015 11:51:11 AM Report Released : 1/22/2015 12:54:34 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$77.67	-1.63 -2.06%	$80.00	1,758,447 60.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,898,000	$82.76 -6.15%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44 MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 1/22/2015 12:26:39 PM Y - Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support following a "negative reversal" last week at its 52-week high. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/5/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$58.90	-0.20 -0.34%	$60.38	$61.00	-3.44%	332,767 185.90%	179,000
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 1/22/2015 11:53:30 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure this week after challenging its 52-week high. 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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ACC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential Amer Campus Communities	$44.18	+0.43 0.97%	$44.26	$44.11	0.15%	658,905 78.07%	844,000
Most Recent Note for ACC - 1/22/2015 11:54:23 AM Fundamental concerns remain. This REIT was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ADVS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Advent Software Inc	$36.79	-1.04 -2.75%	$37.81	$38.25	-3.82%	729,683 134.88%	541,000
Most Recent Note for ADVS - 1/22/2015 11:55:55 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria), although it has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$67.53	+2.55 3.92%	$67.54	$65.20	3.57%	1,198,564 88.65%	1,352,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 1/22/2015 11:56:41 AM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Made gradual progress since noted in the 12/02/14 mid-day report with caution - "Shares split 2:1 on 7/10/14. Reported earnings +32% on -6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), however, 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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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$20.35	+0.47 2.36%	$20.43	$20.52	-0.83%	28,852 120.22%	24,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 1/22/2015 11:59:39 AM Found support at its 50 DMA line and today it is perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. There was a Special Dividend 12/03/14. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings increases in the May, Aug, and Nov '14 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$59.26	-2.17 -3.53%	$60.91	$64.61	-8.28%	650,973 107.78%	604,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 1/22/2015 12:02:37 PM Reported earnings +38% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons also showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Testing support at its 50 DMA line for a 2nd time since last noted with caution in the 12/09/14 mid-day report - "Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$65.70	-0.13 -0.20%	$66.53	$71.27	-7.82%	84,466 126.07%	67,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/22/2015 12:09:38 PM Holding its ground in a tight trading range while consolidating near its 52-week high and finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +45% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and earnings increases have been near or above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving.
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$79.69	+0.24 0.30%	$79.89	$80.35	-0.83%	1,047,919 133.32%	786,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 1/22/2015 12:10:46 PM Perched near its 52-week high while consolidating in a tight trading range above prior highs since a considerable gap up gain on 12/19/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +26%* on +0% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."*
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$68.94	+1.73 2.57%	$69.79	$71.78	-3.96%	6,715,979 142.17%	4,724,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 1/22/2015 12:11:40 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven gain. Noted with caution repeatedly 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	$70.05	+2.24 3.30%	$70.26	$71.53	-2.07%	5,336,873 198.77%	2,685,000
Most Recent Note for DLTR - 1/22/2015 12:12:40 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line following a damaging spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating from 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "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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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$34.34	+0.21 0.62%	$34.52	$34.51	-0.49%	799,564 100.57%	795,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 1/22/2015 12:13:17 PM Still stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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GFF - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Griffon Corporation	$13.41	+0.20 1.51%	$13.60	$14.29	-6.16%	90,339 70.58%	128,000
Most Recent Note for GFF - 1/22/2015 12:16:22 PM Technically, it is perched within striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental concern and prior quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues growth.
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$36.25	+0.08 0.22%	$36.67	$38.23	-5.18%	156,028 91.24%	171,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 1/22/2015 12:17:57 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 1/21/15 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +34% on +26% revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, an improvement after the -6% earnings in the Jun '14 comparison, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines when consolidating following a rebound from lows hit after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/01/14."
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$16.24	+0.96 6.25%	$16.39	$16.21	0.15%	6,732,558 78.07%	8,624,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 1/22/2015 12:19:29 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up and 5th consecutive gain. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +14%* on +6% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, sub par sales and earnings below +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."*
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JNS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Janus Capital Grp Inc	$17.91	+1.63 10.01%	$17.92	$17.28	3.65%	4,658,682 140.24%	3,322,000
Most Recent Note for JNS - 1/22/2015 12:21:09 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +14% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$44.70	+2.87 6.86%	$45.09	$43.19	3.50%	9,722,079 117.13%	8,300,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 1/22/2015 12:22:49 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high. Reported earnings +62% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service in great demand. Briefly undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 11/28/14 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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LZB - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures La-Z-Boy Inc	$27.07	+0.16 0.59%	$27.20	$28.48	-4.95%	343,681 109.11%	315,000
Most Recent Note for LZB - 1/22/2015 12:24:54 PM Reported earnings +16% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its ongoing lack of strong sales revenues growth and poor annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns."
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OCIR - NYSE - Chemicals-Basic O C I Resources LP	$26.54	+0.09 0.34%	$26.60	$27.00	-1.70%	17,241 74.96%	23,000
Most Recent Note for OCIR - 1/22/2015 12:27:43 PM Gapped up on 1/20/15 hitting a new 52-week high, rising from a cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +136% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 8/11/14 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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RJET - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Republic Airways Holdngs	$14.78	+0.67 4.75%	$14.99	$14.85	-0.47%	435,951 93.55%	466,000
Most Recent Note for RJET - 1/22/2015 12:28:44 PM Hit new 52-week and multi-year highs today. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/31/14 mid-day report with caution - "Sup par sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines. Current earnings per share through Sep '14 have been +25% or more (C criteria) and accelerating in recent quarters. However, quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$66.86	+0.37 0.56%	$67.03	$71.79	-6.87%	344,917 108.12%	319,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 1/22/2015 12:31:32 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven losses, but found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution near its high in the 12/30/14 mid-day report - "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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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$318.50	+6.91 2.22%	$320.37	$314.21	1.37%	39,970 67.75%	59,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 1/22/2015 12:35:46 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior gains lacked great volume conviction while rising from a short flat base. Last noted in the 12/18/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it did not form a recent sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +48% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$77.32	+2.62 3.50%	$77.44	$85.35	-9.41%	666,790 58.03%	1,149,000
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 1/22/2015 12:38:47 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. Stalled and encountered heavy distributional pressure after last noted with caution near its high in the 11/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '14 earnings +28% on +14% sales revenues. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12 after its 5/26/11 IPO at $12."
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$23.45	+0.24 1.03%	$23.46	$23.54	-0.38%	9,969,167 88.04%	11,323,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/22/2015 12:43:37 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain adding to a streak of volume-driven gains since a gap up on 1/15/15 helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +69% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '11. Large supply of 5.18 Billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$48.30	+1.52 3.25%	$48.84	$48.88	-1.19%	1,225,136 108.04%	1,134,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 1/22/2015 12:45:25 PM Challenging its 52-week high and previously stubborn resistance in the $48 are with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$72.59	+3.38 4.88%	$73.20	$69.46	4.51%	4,873,405 85.41%	5,706,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 1/22/2015 12:48:16 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +85% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$119.00	+4.60 4.02%	$120.90	$123.61	-3.73%	2,836,449 68.75%	4,126,000
Most Recent Note for UNP - 1/22/2015 12:51:34 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gap up and 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25% minimum guideline. This Transportation - Rail firm's prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '09."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$22.45	-0.10 -0.44%	$22.72	$22.72	-1.19%	203,803 58.56%	348,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 1/22/2015 12:52:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following recent volume-driven gains. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 12/15/14 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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VFC - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing V F Corp	$72.10	+0.42 0.59%	$72.59	$76.89	-6.23%	1,175,769 71.17%	1,652,000
Most Recent Note for VFC - 1/22/2015 12:54:14 PM Sputtering near prior lows in the $71 area after violating its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses following a "negative reversal" on 1/13/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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