Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/28/2015 11:53:54 AM Report Released : 1/28/2015 1:33:56 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc	$203.47	+0.22 0.11%	$213.33	1,029,757 83.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,237,000	$206.00 -1.23%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00 MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/28/2015 1:07:31 PM Y - Reported earnings +93% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. There was a "negative reversal" after gapping up today and hitting a new 52-week high. Prior gains lacked great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/20/2015. Click here.
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NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$80.92	+2.89 3.71%	$82.14	2,618,524 89.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,933,000	$82.76 -2.23%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44 MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 1/28/2015 1:15:54 PM Y - Small gap up gain today has it poised for a best-ever close, and little resistance remains to hinder its progress. Its 50 DMA line acted as support following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/22/2015. Click here.
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OTEX - NASDAQ Open Text Corp	$55.03	-4.56 -7.65%	$56.90	1,045,154 444.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 235,000	$60.44 -8.95%	1/26/2015	$58.41	PP = $59.67 MB = $62.65
Most Recent Note - 1/28/2015 1:22:04 PM G - Color code is changed to green. Gapped down today for a damaging volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line and testing support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. It did not clear the previously noted "double bottom" base and trigger a convincing technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated weekly graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/26/2015. Click here.
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UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding	$25.17	+1.39 5.85%	$26.27	427,496 213.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 200,000	$24.33 3.45%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31 MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 1/28/2015 1:33:27 PM G - Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting another new 52-week high, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/13/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$115.94	+6.80 6.23%	$118.12	$119.75	-3.18%	79,751,306 154.36%	51,666,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 1/28/2015 11:59:22 AM Gapped up today for a considerable gain approaching its 52-week high and all-time highs. Reported earnings +48% on +30% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its first strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$60.06	-0.45 -0.74%	$60.99	$61.00	-1.54%	258,472 135.33%	191,000
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 1/28/2015 12:00:28 PM 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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ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$98.80	+2.88 3.00%	$100.20	$96.49	2.39%	1,978,953 121.19%	1,633,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 1/28/2015 12:07:48 PM Gapped up today for yet another new 52-week high with its 8th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Found support at its 50 DMA line during a recent consolidation. Reported earnings +43% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings increasing more than the +25% minimum (C criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system.
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$58.89	-0.84 -1.41%	$59.61	$60.17	-2.13%	304,399 68.87%	442,000
Most Recent Note for AOS - 1/28/2015 12:10:16 PM Pulling back following a considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AVB - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential Avalonbay Communities	$178.64	-0.82 -0.46%	$180.89	$181.32	-1.48%	499,336 71.54%	698,000
Most Recent Note for AVB - 1/28/2015 12:13:15 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/11/14 when last noted in the mid-day report, then slumped near its 200 DMA line before rebounding and rallying to new 52-week highs. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$187.31	+5.12 2.81%	$189.87	$188.56	-0.66%	288,438 78.38%	368,000
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 1/28/2015 12:15:18 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +20% on +18% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Deeply undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution on 8/04/14 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$68.84	+0.24 0.35%	$69.52	$71.27	-3.41%	53,384 80.88%	66,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/28/2015 12:23:11 PM Still 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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COMM - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Commscope Holding Co Inc	$27.85	+2.28 8.90%	$28.68	$27.96	-0.41%	4,125,676 325.88%	1,266,000
Most Recent Note for COMM - 1/28/2015 12:31:36 PM On M&A news it gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high tallying a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain from below its 50 and DMA lines. Quarterly earnings in the past 3 comparisons through Sep '14 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed two Secondary Offerings since its $15 IPO in Oct '13.
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$63.19	-0.37 -0.58%	$64.47	$64.42	-1.91%	144,776 82.73%	175,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/28/2015 12:34:57 PM Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line to reach a new 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 1/08/15 mid-day report - "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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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$22.54	-0.12 -0.53%	$22.99	$22.84	-1.31%	43,321 68.76%	63,000
Most Recent Note for CSV - 1/28/2015 12:37:58 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks in recent months, and hitting new 52-week highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings in the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in the 11/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CYN - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks City Natl Corp	$88.71	-0.67 -0.75%	$89.90	$90.06	-1.50%	458,713 75.08%	611,000
Most Recent Note for CYN - 1/28/2015 12:38:21 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Holding its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-drive gain on 1/22/15 on M&A news.
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$53.31	+4.92 10.17%	$54.11	$50.41	5.75%	6,864,058 173.69%	3,952,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 1/28/2015 12:41:27 PM Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/29/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings -3% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$60.25	-1.38 -2.24%	$61.80	$62.72	-3.94%	1,385,316 166.70%	831,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 1/28/2015 12:44:51 PM Retreating from its 52-week high it gapped down today following the release of Dec '14 earnings. Made gradual progress from support at its 200 DMA line and rose into new high territory since 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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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$79.25	-0.03 -0.04%	$80.22	$80.47	-1.52%	157,481 76.45%	206,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 1/28/2015 12:57:42 PM Perched at its 52-week high after rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/18/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$114.03	+1.56 1.38%	$115.50	$116.05	-1.74%	721,025 104.65%	689,000
Most Recent Note for HBI - 1/28/2015 1:02:50 PM Approaching its 52-week high with today's gain after forming a "late stage" base, however it has made little headway since last noted in the 10/30/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +41% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '09."
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KNX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Knight Transportation	$32.80	+0.16 0.49%	$34.48	$34.69	-5.45%	813,971 122.40%	665,000
Most Recent Note for KNX - 1/28/2015 1:13:45 PM There was a "negative reversal" and slump back below its 50 DMA line after early gains today challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +60% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Showing encouraging sales revenues acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons.
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$28.60	+0.48 1.71%	$30.20	$29.42	-2.79%	737,901 295.16%	250,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 1/28/2015 1:23:50 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/14/15 and rebounded above its 50 DMA line during a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. Today's gain above its 12/22/14 high ($28.84) is clearing a "double bottom" base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$77.13	+0.80 1.05%	$79.10	$82.63	-6.66%	693,884 84.83%	818,000
Most Recent Note for PKG - 1/28/2015 1:25:37 PM Holding its ground today near its 50 DMA line following a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session. Prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, breaking a strong track record of at least 7 quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$4.85	-0.04 -0.82%	$4.95	$4.97	-2.41%	67,751 77.87%	87,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 1/28/2015 1:26:17 PM Still hovering at its 52-week high today holding its ground after big volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported its earnings +0% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Reported earnings +20% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply after clearing the previously noted orderly base. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$27.81	-0.76 -2.66%	$28.99	$28.96	-3.97%	467,614 92.60%	505,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 1/28/2015 1:28:45 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a streak of volume-driven gains from support at its 50 DMA line. The 1/27/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Downturn in FY '13 earnings (A criteria)is a flaw with respect to the fundamental 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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SPIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Siliconware Prec Ind Adr	$8.73	+0.38 4.50%	$8.74	$9.08	-3.90%	706,591 101.09%	699,000
Most Recent Note for SPIL - 1/28/2015 1:32:11 PM Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales for the Dec '14 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Today's volume-driven gain is adding to a streak of volume-driven gains while approaching its 52-week high hit when noted with caution in the 7/07/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/27/07."
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