Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/10/2015 12:06:09 PM Report Released : 3/10/2015 1:09:15 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Advancd Semicdtr Eng Adr	$7.94	+0.16 1.99%	$8.12	$7.80	1.73%	1,500,172 112.46%	1,334,000
Most Recent Note for ASX - 3/10/2015 12:07:50 PM Rallying to another new 52-week high, gapping up again today. Held its ground since noted with caution in the 2/26/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Concerns remain regarding the fact-based investment system's A criteria following a downturn in FY '11 and '12 earnings. Low-priced stocks are discouraged unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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AVOL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Avolon Holdings Limited	$21.87	-0.48 -2.15%	$22.40	$22.43	-2.49%	187,570 91.05%	206,000
Most Recent Note for AVOL - 3/10/2015 12:09:58 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by volume.
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$86.34	-4.39 -4.84%	$89.48	$94.67	-8.80%	442,397 169.50%	261,000
Most Recent Note for CASY - 3/10/2015 12:12:28 PM Gapped down today, slumping well below its 50 DMA line which acted as resistance. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and consistently above the +25% guideline of the fact-based system.
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$81.25	-1.47 -1.78%	$82.23	$84.97	-4.38%	65,676 71.39%	92,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 3/10/2015 12:15:11 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains, extended after technically breaking out from a riskier "late-stage" base. Reported +60% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and prior earnings increases have been 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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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$53.28	-1.16 -2.13%	$54.00	$55.64	-4.24%	29,036 82.96%	35,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 3/10/2015 12:17:57 PM Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Perched near its 52-week high with little resistance remaining.
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CTLT - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Catalent, Inc	$29.89	+0.07 0.23%	$29.98	$30.65	-2.48%	372,523 65.13%	572,000
Most Recent Note for CTLT - 3/10/2015 12:19:47 PM Completed a Secondary Offering at its 52-week high on 3/03/15, up from its $21 IPO on 7/31/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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."*
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$51.77	-2.75 -5.04%	$53.92	$57.48	-9.93%	186,342 100.18%	186,000
Most Recent Note for ENV - 3/10/2015 12:23:00 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line today raising concerns. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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. 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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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$23.00	-0.05 -0.22%	$23.18	$23.35	-1.50%	284,669 70.29%	405,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 3/10/2015 12:24:32 PM Stubbornly held its ground after recent volume-driven gains and it is perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% for the Dec '14 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$22.20	-0.16 -0.72%	$22.71	$22.80	-2.63%	209,647 195.93%	107,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 3/10/2015 12:25:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground following 2 big volume-driven gains last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed great sales revenue and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IGTE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Igate Corp	$44.50	+0.50 1.14%	$44.68	$45.72	-2.67%	244,182 79.02%	309,000
Most Recent Note for IGTE - 3/10/2015 12:28:17 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +6% on +11% sales revenues for Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 4/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Sub par sales revenues growth in the +1-6% range, not indicative of great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service. It survived but failed to impress since 12/01/10 when technical damage prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$37.22	+0.42 1.14%	$37.33	$38.58	-3.53%	108,077 85.78%	126,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 3/10/2015 12:31:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating with volume totals cooling following a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory. Reported earnings -9% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$61.90	-0.08 -0.13%	$63.15	$62.37	-0.75%	342,877 99.96%	343,000
Most Recent Note for MMS - 3/10/2015 12:34:20 PM Hit a new 52-week high today and it is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +29% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$22.87	+0.26 1.13%	$23.15	$22.90	-0.15%	5,282,566 102.73%	5,142,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/10/2015 12:37:41 PM Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line and there was a "breakaway gap" for new highs 2/12/15 since last noted in the 1/27/15 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$33.27	+1.66 5.25%	$33.30	$33.19	0.24%	1,990,764 189.78%	1,049,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 3/10/2015 12:40:49 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, up further following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/09/15 news of its planned real estate asset sale. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$22.66	+1.10 5.09%	$22.66	$22.17	2.20%	35,075 76.25%	46,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/10/2015 12:41:51 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's considerable gain adding to the previously noted impressive spurt of volume-driven gains for new highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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RTI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals R T I Intl Metals Inc	$37.81	-0.19 -0.50%	$38.06	$38.87	-2.73%	1,385,532 301.20%	460,000
Most Recent Note for RTI - 3/10/2015 12:45:00 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up on the prior session following news it would be bought by Alcoa (AA). Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 4/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Violating its 50 DMA line today with a gap down and damaging volume-driven loss. It faces additional overhead supply up through the $39 level. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria but its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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SCAI - NASDAQ - Medical-Hospitals Surgical Care Affiliates	$34.78	+0.51 1.49%	$35.32	$34.49	0.84%	76,508 117.70%	65,000
Most Recent Note for SCAI - 3/10/2015 12:50:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain approaching its Jan '14 all-time high. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases however sales revenues growth has been sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited. Rallied from its $24 IPO on 10/30/13 then went through a long and deep consolidation.
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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$64.50	+0.62 0.97%	$64.81	$68.04	-5.20%	494,933 118.12%	419,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 3/10/2015 12:55:47 PM Hovering only -5.2% off its 52-week high today, but it slumped below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +34% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It stalled after last noted in the 12/09/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$90.69	-1.43 -1.55%	$92.99	$92.43	-1.88%	2,742,139 85.48%	3,208,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 3/10/2015 1:00:26 PM Very extended from any sound base following additional gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 2/09/15 mid-day report. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$140.21	-0.75 -0.53%	$142.09	$143.69	-2.42%	511,367 89.87%	569,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 3/10/2015 1:00:54 PM Still holding its ground near its all-time high. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$24.10	-1.25 -4.93%	$25.10	$26.47	-8.95%	336,694 89.07%	378,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 3/10/2015 1:02:08 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +34% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 50 DMA line then rallied to new highs since noted with caution in the 12/15/14 mid-day report - 'Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady.'"
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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$69.72	-1.65 -2.31%	$71.80	$74.75	-6.73%	986,474 131.18%	752,000
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 3/10/2015 1:04:22 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss today. Consolidating following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/25/15. The 3/09/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18%* on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$28.07	-1.31 -4.46%	$28.81	$29.70	-5.49%	703,169 160.91%	437,000
Most Recent Note for WAL - 3/10/2015 1:07:46 PM Gapped down today on news it plans to merge with Bridge Capital Holdings (BBNK). Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support near prior highs in the $25 area and above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +15% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the datagraphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison)."
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WSTC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services West Corporation	$32.91	-1.87 -5.38%	$34.00	$35.98	-8.53%	149,384 76.61%	195,000
Most Recent Note for WSTC - 3/10/2015 1:08:57 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's gap down and damaging volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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