Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 23rd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2015
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Time of Screening : 2/23/2015 12:03:10 PM Report Released : 2/23/2015 12:57:32 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$196.52	+23.26 13.42%	$200.76	10,845,596 544.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,993,000	$174.43 12.66%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 12:55:05 PM G - Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new all-time highs on news it plans to acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP). It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/12/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$65.56	-1.33 -1.99%	$66.72	$72.99	-10.18%	140,921 91.51%	154,000
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 2/23/2015 12:07:06 PM Reported strong +91% earnings on +57% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and recent quarterly comparisons have shown great improvement. Hit a new 52-week high with a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/19/15, breaking out from a long base formed since noted with caution in the 3/20/14 mid-day report -"Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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AVID - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Avid Technology Inc	$14.89	+0.15 1.02%	$14.90	$15.25	-2.36%	158,722 75.58%	210,000
Most Recent Note for AVID - 2/23/2015 12:08:25 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/13/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) and annual earnings (A criteria) growth are not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AXL - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Amer Axle & Mfg Holdings	$25.11	-0.46 -1.80%	$25.93	$25.73	-2.41%	1,222,657 100.63%	1,215,000
Most Recent Note for AXL - 2/23/2015 12:10:18 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today. Tallied considerable volume-driven gains when noted with caution in mid-day reports in mid-January - "Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 were strong, however its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history makes it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CGI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Celadon Group	$26.01	+0.53 2.08%	$26.05	$25.75	1.01%	215,846 129.25%	167,000
Most Recent Note for CGI - 2/23/2015 12:16:23 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today, getting extended after recently wedging above previously noted resistance in the $24 area. Earnings increases in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 have been at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following a streak of negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$61.60	-8.75 -12.44%	$68.33	$70.48	-12.60%	5,898,087 497.31%	1,186,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 2/23/2015 12:18:31 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today with heavier volume following an impressive streak of 8th consecutive volume-driven gains including a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/13/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +200% on +81% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14 is a concern."
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$10.50	+0.18 1.74%	$10.66	$11.00	-4.55%	417,241 117.53%	355,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 2/23/2015 12:19:21 PM Still holding its ground near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains from below its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly with caution - "Reported earnings +207% on +101% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales growth and erratic earnings. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$21.29	+0.79 3.83%	$21.46	$20.59	3.40%	314,394 88.81%	354,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 2/23/2015 12:21:29 PM Reported earnings +12% on -3% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Tallying another volume-driven gain today and hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating since noted with caution in the 12/30/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$43.67	+2.06 4.95%	$43.81	$43.27	0.92%	223,648 90.91%	246,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 2/23/2015 12:24:33 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's big gain. Prior reports cautioned -"Reported earnings +17% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par prior quarters leave concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$97.56	+4.28 4.59%	$98.32	$93.73	4.09%	514,990 123.80%	416,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 2/23/2015 12:27:36 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with another big gain on above average volume. Reported earnings +53% on +25% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Following a downturn in FY '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving.
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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$11.61	+0.21 1.84%	$11.67	$11.94	-2.76%	132,512 120.47%	110,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 2/23/2015 12:30:03 PM Reported strong earnings increases with sub par sales growth for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '14 quarters, and fundamental concerns remain. Rallying within striking distance of its 52-week high. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 12/30/14 mid-day report - "Its up and down 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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MHK - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Mohawk Industries Inc	$182.25	-2.01 -1.09%	$185.53	$187.24	-2.67%	669,535 82.35%	813,000
Most Recent Note for MHK - 2/23/2015 12:31:27 PM Gapped up and hit another new 52-week high on the prior session with a considerable volume-driven gain. The prior mid-day report cautioned - Reported earnings +27% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth shows no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$51.96	-0.03 -0.06%	$52.67	$52.29	-0.63%	265,585 96.58%	275,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 2/23/2015 12:33:50 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08."
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$26.50	-0.14 -0.53%	$26.75	$28.95	-8.46%	406,819 88.25%	461,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 2/23/2015 12:40:34 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. 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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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$59.00	-0.10 -0.17%	$59.28	$59.48	-0.81%	57,680 93.03%	62,000
Most Recent Note for PATK - 2/23/2015 12:42:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after volume-driven gains into new high territory. The 2/20/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +47% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$20.40	+0.24 1.19%	$21.00	$20.39	0.05%	54,153 174.69%	31,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 2/23/2015 12:44:02 PM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance hitting new all-time highs and adding to its impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +103% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 10/08/13 mid-day report with caution.
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SLXP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Salix Pharmaceuticals	$156.00	-1.85 -1.17%	$156.40	$172.98	-9.82%	21,657,655 1,188.67%	1,822,000
Most Recent Note for SLXP - 2/23/2015 12:48:22 PM Rebounded steadily following a damaging gap down on 11/07/14, and it was approaching its 52-week high with volume-driven gains before news today it will be bought by Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). Named a new CEO on 1/30/15. Reported +72% earnings on +49% sales revenues for Sep '14. The 9/25/14 mid-day report noted- "Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation but did not form a sound base and has a "late stage" look now. Reported earnings +109% on +62% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$222.59	+8.86 4.15%	$224.58	$213.77	4.13%	310,756 84.91%	366,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 2/23/2015 12:50:01 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +11% sales for the Dec '14 quarter. No resistance remains due to overhead supply since noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - Reported earnings +26% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12."
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$36.78	+0.52 1.43%	$37.59	$37.11	-0.89%	735,467 117.11%	628,000
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 2/23/2015 12:51:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with another gain marked by above average volume. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13%* on +15% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$41.05	-0.30 -0.73%	$41.45	$42.31	-2.98%	299,184 78.94%	379,000
Most Recent Note for WX - 2/23/2015 12:56:56 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply and held its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +15% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, marking its 3rd straight comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Chinese Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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