Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/11/2015 12:12:00 PM Report Released : 3/11/2015 1:06:23 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$26.21	+0.46 1.79%	$26.48	$28.96	-9.50%	62,829 118.55%	53,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/11/2015 12:17:03 PM Due to report Dec '14 earnings after the close today and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidating above prior highs in the $25 area defining initial support. Last noted in the 2/24/15 mid-day report with caution after a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory- "Strong Sep '14 earnings report was its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AVID - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Avid Technology Inc	$14.89	+0.02 0.13%	$15.14	$16.05	-7.23%	297,599 120.98%	246,000
Most Recent Note for AVID - 3/11/2015 12:18:54 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. It was 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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AVOL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Avolon Holdings Limited	$21.70	-0.22 -1.00%	$21.92	$22.43	-3.25%	200,571 94.16%	213,000
Most Recent Note for AVOL - 3/11/2015 12:20:44 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by volume. The 3/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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BWS - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Brown Shoe Company Inc	$30.10	-1.96 -6.11%	$31.09	$33.67	-10.60%	635,760 233.74%	272,000
Most Recent Note for BWS - 3/11/2015 12:23:15 PM Gapped down today retreating from near its 52-week high and slumping near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +43% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns with respect to the C and A criteria were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$35.22	+1.49 4.41%	$35.22	$35.52	-0.85%	232,206 68.90%	337,000
Most Recent Note for CBM - 3/11/2015 12:24:50 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, making gradual progress following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/06/15. The 2/13/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +78%* on +26% sales for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$51.46	-0.67 -1.29%	$52.61	$55.64	-7.51%	32,355 89.88%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 3/11/2015 12:29:02 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th loss in the span of 6 sessions. The 3/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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."
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DOX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Amdocs Limited	$51.96	-0.06 -0.12%	$52.28	$53.13	-2.20%	513,879 84.66%	607,000
Most Recent Note for DOX - 3/11/2015 12:31:58 PM Perched near its 52-week high but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases through the Dec '14 quarter were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and they have been backed by sub par sales revenues growth.
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FWRD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Forward Air Corp	$53.41	+0.58 1.10%	$53.87	$54.63	-2.23%	180,648 112.91%	160,000
Most Recent Note for FWRD - 3/11/2015 12:34:33 PM Trading in a tight range near its 52-week high, holding its ground for the past 4 weeks following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains from below its 200 DMA line to new high territory. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$22.25	+0.02 0.09%	$22.43	$22.80	-2.41%	108,963 96.43%	113,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 3/11/2015 12:36:44 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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HVB - NYSE - Banks-Northeast Hudson Valley Hldg Corp	$26.17	+0.12 0.46%	$26.30	$27.67	-5.42%	55,419 102.63%	54,000
Most Recent Note for HVB - 3/11/2015 12:38:25 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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IGTE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Igate Corp	$43.97	+0.25 0.57%	$45.54	$45.72	-3.83%	358,249 113.37%	316,000
Most Recent Note for IGTE - 3/11/2015 12:40:48 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +6% on +11% sales revenues for Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$87.75	-1.09 -1.23%	$88.17	$93.00	-5.65%	5,641,044 109.77%	5,139,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 3/11/2015 12:43:26 PM Undercutting prior highs and trading near its 50 DMA line after gapping down today for a volume-driven loss. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +21% on +14% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$35.90	-0.53 -1.45%	$35.91	$39.92	-10.07%	51,364 70.36%	73,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 3/11/2015 12:48:21 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses and it is testing support at its 50 DMA line. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/10/15. Reported strong earnings versus a loss for the year ago quarter ended December 31st. Last noted in the 12/10/14 mid-day report with caution- "Reported earnings +75% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably from its $12 IPO on 10/31/13."
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MOH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Molina Healthcare Inc	$61.13	+0.25 0.41%	$61.46	$64.33	-4.97%	665,251 93.70%	710,000
Most Recent Note for MOH - 3/11/2015 12:49:40 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, extended from its prior base following a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +182% on +64% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. The 2/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NEWT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Newtek Business Services	$17.68	+0.22 1.24%	$17.71	$17.86	-1.02%	49,892 74.47%	67,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/11/2015 12:51:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Stubbornly held its ground and inched higher since the 3/03/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$33.38	-0.36 -1.07%	$34.02	$33.98	-1.77%	919,770 79.91%	1,151,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 3/11/2015 12:52:18 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/09/15 news of its planned real estate asset sale. Prior mid-day reports 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	$22.32	-0.25 -1.09%	$23.11	$22.81	-2.17%	37,642 78.42%	48,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/11/2015 12:53:50 PM Touched another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. After the previously noted spurt of volume-driven gains for new highs it is extended from any sound base. 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	$37.69	+0.24 0.64%	$37.78	$38.87	-3.04%	1,292,794 244.85%	528,000
Most Recent Note for RTI - 3/11/2015 12:55:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up on 3/09/15 following news it would be bought by Alcoa (AA) for $1.5 Billion in stock. Fundamental concerns remain as when 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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STE - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Steris Corp	$64.21	-0.59 -0.91%	$65.00	$68.04	-5.63%	293,519 66.41%	442,000
Most Recent Note for STE - 3/11/2015 12:56:47 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance hovering only -5.6% 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 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	$92.84	+1.64 1.79%	$93.35	$92.99	-0.17%	2,222,729 67.44%	3,296,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 3/11/2015 12:59:49 PM Very extended from any sound base following additional gains lacking great volume conviction. Holding its ground stubbornly with small losses marked by above average volume in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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	$141.53	+1.06 0.75%	$142.82	$143.69	-1.50%	393,520 67.27%	585,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 3/11/2015 1:00:52 PM Churning above average volume this week while 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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XOXO - NYSE - Internet-Content X O Group Inc	$16.74	+0.01 0.06%	$16.75	$18.60	-10.00%	194,380 249.21%	78,000
Most Recent Note for XOXO - 3/11/2015 1:03:13 PM Reported greatly improved earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$87.14	-0.66 -0.75%	$88.03	$92.48	-5.77%	270,053 67.18%	402,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 3/11/2015 1:06:05 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $86 area defining important support while retreating from its 52-week high with today's 6th loss in the span of 7 sessions. Managed an impressive rebound after a slump below its 200 DMA line after noted with caution in the 8/05/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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