Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2016
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DOW 16822.27 -42.84 (-0.25%) | NASDAQ 4668.77 -20.73 (-0.44%) | S&P 500 1976.38 -1.97 (-0.10%)

Time of Screening : 3/2/2016 12:08:20 PM Report Released : 3/2/2016 12:47:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
MXL - NYSE Maxlinear Inc Cl A	$17.21	+0.51 3.05%	$17.25	661,968 77.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 851,000	$17.75 -3.04%	2/26/2016	$16.10	PP = $16.19 MB = $17.00
Most Recent Note - 3/2/2016 12:26:15 PM G - On track for a 6th consecutive gain marked by volume its color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level. Triggered a technical buy signal from a "double bottom" base but faces additional near-term resistance up through $17.75. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/26/2016. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BMA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Macro Sa Ads	$69.46	+1.95 2.89%	$69.96	$74.64	-6.94%	84,256 65.31%	129,000
Most Recent Note for BMA - 3/2/2016 12:11:18 PM Met distributional pressure after rallying to a new 52-week high when the 2/26/16 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +124% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Argentine bank has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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BSRR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Sierra Bancorp	$19.45	+0.28 1.46%	$19.49	$19.17	1.46%	25,159 74.00%	34,000
Most Recent Note for BSRR - 3/2/2016 12:12:55 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +54% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CHFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Chemical Financial Corp	$35.02	+0.79 2.31%	$35.21	$37.26	-6.01%	185,349 72.69%	255,000
Most Recent Note for CHFC - 3/2/2016 12:14:42 PM Reported earnings +25% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$33.43	+0.64 1.95%	$35.43	$37.34	-10.47%	884,394 239.67%	369,000
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 3/2/2016 12:17:53 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $43 level. Reported earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and on 1/24/13 after its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$13.89	+0.29 2.13%	$13.95	$13.83	0.43%	127,642 137.25%	93,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 3/2/2016 12:18:51 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and rallied into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline and sales revenues growth rate was sub par."
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IIIN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Insteel Industries Inc	$27.13	+1.04 3.99%	$27.13	$27.01	0.44%	73,099 58.95%	124,000
Most Recent Note for IIIN - 3/2/2016 12:20:24 PM Reported earnings +64% on -16% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Rallying into new high territory. Fundamental concerns were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "This Mount Airy, NC-based maker of steel wire reinforcements and prestressed concrete strands has an erratic earnings history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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ISRG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Intuitive Surgical Inc	$570.30	-1.19 -0.21%	$573.00	$580.00	-1.67%	331,214 81.38%	407,000
Most Recent Note for ISRG - 3/2/2016 12:21:12 PM Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded near its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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 5/18/12."
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$24.73	+0.35 1.44%	$24.85	$25.86	-4.37%	369,364 63.57%	581,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 3/2/2016 12:22:07 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$70.64	-0.56 -0.78%	$71.34	$75.81	-6.83%	888,958 64.65%	1,375,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 3/2/2016 12:22:39 PM Gapped down on the prior session retreating from its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +26% on -8% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Has not formed a sound base pattern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Reported Mar and Jun '15 earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth and prior history is a concern."
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NAII - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Natural Alternatives	$11.94	-0.92 -7.15%	$12.92	$13.19	-9.48%	129,472 196.17%	66,000
Most Recent Note for NAII - 3/2/2016 12:27:53 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '15 quarterly comparisons, but the prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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NTT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Nippon Tel & Tel Adr	$43.07	-0.24 -0.55%	$43.07	$45.78	-5.92%	367,904 82.31%	447,000
Most Recent Note for NTT - 3/2/2016 12:29:21 PM This Japanese Telecom firm is consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +48% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ODC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Oil Dri Corp America	$37.13	+0.49 1.34%	$37.21	$38.92	-4.60%	10,499 58.33%	18,000
Most Recent Note for ODC - 3/2/2016 12:31:56 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and building an orderly base after hitting new multi-year highs in December. The 1/12/16 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PYPL - NASDAQ - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr PayPal Holdings, Inc	$39.51	+0.26 0.66%	$39.93	$42.55	-7.14%	7,116,763 67.55%	10,536,000
Most Recent Note for PYPL - 3/2/2016 12:34:24 PM Rebounding near its July-August highs today while on track for a 6th consecutive gain. The 2/29/16 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$73.71	+1.64 2.28%	$73.94	$73.33	0.52%	1,401,289 71.71%	1,954,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 3/2/2016 12:34:49 PM Consolidating in a tight range since M&A news on 12/17/15, recently sputtering near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members -"Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up to the $124 level. Reported +64% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but the 2 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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ROCK - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Gibraltar Industries Inc	$25.84	+0.54 2.13%	$26.13	$27.89	-7.35%	157,627 58.38%	270,000
Most Recent Note for ROCK - 3/2/2016 12:36:14 PM Gapped up on 2/18/16 and challenging its 52-week high with recent gains. The 2/22/16 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong Dec '15 quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$57.73	+1.50 2.67%	$58.92	$57.19	0.94%	5,031,469 160.39%	3,137,000
Most Recent Note for ROST - 3/2/2016 12:39:17 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15. Fundamental concerns remain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +10% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2016 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).
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RP - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Realpage Inc	$21.00	+0.18 0.86%	$21.08	$23.98	-12.43%	159,689 59.81%	267,000
Most Recent Note for RP - 3/2/2016 12:44:40 PM Reported earnings +78% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with volume-driven gains following a deep pullback from its highs since last noted with caution in the 12/07/15 mid-day report. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Faces resistance due to overhead supply.
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STOR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT STORE Capital Corp	$24.21	-0.12 -0.49%	$24.34	$26.35	-8.12%	797,550 59.03%	1,351,000
Most Recent Note for STOR - 3/2/2016 12:45:28 PM Reported Dec '15 earnings +14% on +44% sales revenues. Consolidating near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining near-term support in the $24 area. Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 2/29/16. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Limited history is a concern. Completed new Public Offerings on 12/02/15 and on 6/03/15 as this REIT rallied from its $19 IPO on 11/18/14."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$25.09	-0.66 -2.56%	$25.88	$26.54	-5.46%	1,448,056 66.21%	2,187,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 3/2/2016 12:47:22 PM On the right side of a 9-week cup shaped base during which its 50 DMA line and prior highs acted as support. Noted with caution in the 12/16/15 mid-day report -"Reported earnings +178% on +32% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the Jul '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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