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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2015
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Time of Screening :
3/3/2015 12:16:01 PM Report Released :
3/3/2015 1:08:00 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 75% of 50 Day Average at
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At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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AMBA
- NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
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$61.30
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-0.35
-0.57%
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$63.20
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1,850,456
101.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,827,000
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$63.20
-3.01%
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3/2/2015 |
$60.54
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PP = $63.30
MB = $66.47 |
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 12:25:38 PM
Y - Erased today's early gains after matching its 52-week high. A new pivot point was cited based on its 1/13/15 high plus 10 cents. Rallied in response to recent M&A news in the Semiconductor group, and volume-driven gains helped it rebound above the 50 DMA line since its last appearance in the FSU section on 2/18/15 with annotated graphs. Subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/18/2015. Click here.
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EPAM
- NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
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$61.17
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-0.53
-0.86%
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$62.41
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329,303
92.24% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 357,000
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$63.50
-3.67%
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2/5/2015 |
$51.39
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PP = $52.99
MB = $55.64 |
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 12:50:59 PM
G - Holding its ground near its 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains with above average volume, getting more extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/26/2015. Click here.
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NXPI
- NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
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$97.98
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-1.58
-1.59%
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$100.09
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4,572,138
135.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,364,000
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$99.90
-1.92%
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1/5/2015 |
$76.43
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PP = $78.44
MB = $82.36 |
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 1:01:32 PM
G - Very extended from any sound base. Gapped up for a considerable gain and new all-time high on 3/02/15 news it will acquire Freescale Semiconductor Inc (FSL) in an $11.8 Billion deal. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/17/2015. Click here.
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PANW
- NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
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$145.02
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-0.96
-0.66%
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$146.60
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2,692,317
233.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,151,000
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$146.40
-0.94%
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7/30/2014 |
$84.21
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PP = $85.88
MB = $90.17 |
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 1:05:38 PM
G - Its 50 DMA line (now $129.10) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. After breaking out 9/02/14 it has spent very little time basing, and it is very extended from any sound base, yet could produce more climactic gains.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/23/2015. Click here.
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AKRX
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
Akorn Inc
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$49.38 |
-4.33
-8.06%
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$51.90
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$55.86
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-11.60% |
3,293,169
224.18%
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1,469,000
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Most Recent Note for AKRX - 3/3/2015 12:21:01 PM
Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Following its report of strong Dec '14 earnings +257% on +168% sales revenues and encouraging guidance last week it blasted higher, quickly getting extended from prior highs. The 2/27/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Found support well above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution the 12/10/14 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +80% on +62% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, the 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).'"
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ARUN
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev
Aruba Networks Inc
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$24.48 |
-0.18
-0.71%
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$24.59
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$24.97
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-1.98% |
8,535,879
249.00%
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3,428,000
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Most Recent Note for ARUN - 3/3/2015 12:26:25 PM
Blasted higher with considerable volume-driven gains last week amid acquisition speculation. Holding its ground, stubbornly perched at its 52-week high after challenging multi-year highs. The 2/27/15 mid-day report noted - "Reported +67% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The prior 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were negative. FY '13 earnings matched the year earlier, a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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AZO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores
Autozone Inc
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$658.65 |
+9.12
1.40%
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$674.76
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$651.95
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1.03% |
234,436
89.82%
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261,000
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Most Recent Note for AZO - 3/3/2015 12:27:30 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
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BFAM
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services
Bright Horizns Fam Solns
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$49.92 |
-0.77
-1.52%
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$50.53
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$51.11
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-2.33% |
116,788
76.83%
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152,000
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Most Recent Note for BFAM - 3/3/2015 12:29:30 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Made steady progress after finding support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 1/02/15 mid-day report - "Earnings history through Dec '14 is not match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed another Secondary Offering on 12/11/14, and earlier Secondary Offerings on 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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BRLI
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc
Bio Reference Labs Inc
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$35.26 |
-0.04
-0.11%
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$35.69
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$35.57
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-0.87% |
383,406
155.86%
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246,000
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Most Recent Note for BRLI - 3/3/2015 12:32:13 PM
Perched near its 52-week high today, and it made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 12/26/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +65% on +18% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, but prior results were sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Reporting earnings results for first quarter 2015 before the open of market trading on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.
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BSET
- NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures
Bassett Furniture Inds
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$25.13 |
-0.26
-1.00%
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$25.23
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$26.97
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-6.84% |
67,813
150.70%
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45,000
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Most Recent Note for BSET - 3/3/2015 12:36:07 PM
Perched near its 52-week high and enduring distributional pressure this week. The 2/20/15 mid-day report cautioned - "It rallied with no resistance 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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CHRW
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service
C H Robinson Worldwide
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$74.58 |
+0.98
1.33%
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$75.21
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$77.49
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-3.76% |
1,610,796
79.43%
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2,028,000
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Most Recent Note for CHRW - 3/3/2015 12:38:17 PM
Making gradual progress while gains have lacked great volume conviction since testing its 200 DMA line when last noted in the 2/04/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria). Long ago featured in the 10/12/05 mid-day report (read here) near $32 (split adjusted) and traded up as much as +72.44% before it was removed from the Featured Stocks page on 10/06/06."
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CRI
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing
Carters Inc
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$90.45 |
+0.14
0.16%
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$90.49
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$90.66
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-0.23% |
495,300
80.15%
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618,000
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Most Recent Note for CRI - 3/3/2015 12:42:06 PM
Rallied to new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history raises fundamental concerns. On 5/12/06 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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CTLT
- NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Catalent, Inc
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$29.36 |
+0.90
3.16%
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$30.15
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$30.32
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-3.17% |
305,745
80.67%
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379,000
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Most Recent Note for CTLT - 3/3/2015 12:45:58 PM
Reported earnings +91% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Proposed a new Public Offering on 2/20/15, up from its $21 IPO on 7/31/14.
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DKL
- NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne
Delek Logistics Prtnr Lp
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$40.95 |
+0.11
0.26%
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$41.43
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$45.00
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-9.01% |
116,741
155.65%
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75,000
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Most Recent Note for DKL - 3/3/2015 12:47:33 PM
Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines, encountering distributional pressure this week. Reported earnings +74% on -22% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members that its lack of sales revenues growth is a sign of no great new (N criteria) product or service and - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ENV
- NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments
Envestnet Inc
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$55.04 |
-0.25
-0.45%
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$55.57
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$57.41
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-4.13% |
264,852
148.79%
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178,000
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Most Recent Note for ENV - 3/3/2015 12:49:35 PM
Pulled back today with heavy volume and tested support at its 50 DMA line following a streak of 6 gains into new high territory. Reported +53% earnings on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in the 8 latest quarters. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 128 in Dec '12 to 272 in Sep '14, an encouraging sign (I criteria). A Secondary Offering was completed on 10/10/13. Due to a downturn in FY '12 earnings, its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GWRE
- NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
Guidewire Software Inc
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$52.77 |
-1.96
-3.58%
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$54.87
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$58.00
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-9.02% |
404,527
123.33%
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328,000
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Most Recent Note for GWRE - 3/3/2015 12:54:29 PM
Fundamental concerns remain and action has been erratic since completing a new Public Offering on 10/23/13 when last noted in the mid-day report with caution - "Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Earnings history has been erratic and not satisfying the C criteria, as it reported earnings -60% for the Apr '13 quarter, then earnings +150% for the Jul '13 quarter. Prior mid-day-reports cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +40% on +31% sales for the Jan '13 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).'"
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JRN
- NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers
Journal Communications
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$12.01 |
+0.06
0.50%
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$12.02
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$12.05
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-0.33% |
129,967
106.53%
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122,000
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Most Recent Note for JRN - 3/3/2015 12:56:54 PM
Reported strong earnings increases with sub par sales growth for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '14 quarters, and fundamental concerns remain. Holding its ground after rallying with a streak of volume-driven gains for a new 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 2/23/15 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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NEWT
- NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt
Newtek Business Services
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$17.19 |
+0.38
2.23%
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$17.57
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$16.99
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1.15% |
81,847
120.36%
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68,000
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Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/3/2015 1:00:06 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +42% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par and it has not shown strong steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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OMCL
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems
Omnicell Inc
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$33.34 |
-1.88
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$34.94
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$35.79
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-6.85% |
246,298
125.66%
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196,000
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Most Recent Note for OMCL - 3/3/2015 1:03:31 PM
Gapped down today for a big loss with above average volume, retreating from its 52-week high and testing its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +34% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to satisfy the C criteria (+25% minimum). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving following a downturn in FY '08 and '09. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07."
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SQBK
- NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast
Square 1 Financial, Inc
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$25.58 |
-0.42
-1.62%
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303,646
226.60%
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134,000
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Most Recent Note for SQBK - 3/3/2015 1:06:39 PM
Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with 3 consecutive volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports last week repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, an improvement following Sep '14 earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain."
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ZAGG
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Zagg Inc
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546,123
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Most Recent Note for ZAGG - 3/3/2015 1:07:11 PM
Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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