Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2015
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DOW 17738.89 -110.19 (-0.62%) | NASDAQ 4923.23 -14.2 (-0.29%) | S&P 500 2066.95 -7.33 (-0.35%)

Time of Screening : 3/18/2015 12:07:22 PM Report Released : 3/18/2015 12:55:43 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
ACT - NASDAQ Enact Holdings Inc	$310.20	+2.69 0.87%	$311.54	2,181,554 68.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,164,000	$308.75 0.47%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85 MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 12:10:03 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/25/15. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Its 50 DMA line defines support where violations would raise more serious concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/13/2015. Click here.
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FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$80.25	+0.89 1.12%	$80.89	16,601,114 65.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 25,245,000	$82.17 -2.34%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47 MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 12:24:02 PM G - Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line, perched near its 52 week high, making limited progress in recent months. Its Relative Strength rating is at 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for new buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/11/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office American Assets Trust	$42.75	+0.20 0.47%	$42.85	$45.09	-5.19%	98,380 63.88%	154,000
Most Recent Note for AAT - 3/18/2015 12:09:14 PM Reported +5% earnings on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were sub par. This REIT made gradual progress since noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$48.00	+4.16 9.49%	$49.42	$55.86	-14.07%	2,823,674 134.59%	2,098,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 3/18/2015 12:13:13 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Endured distributional pressure and did not form a sound base since last noted in the 3/04/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported Dec '14 earnings +257% on +168% sales revenues, the 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) along with encouraging guidance, then blasted higher quickly getting extended from prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - '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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ALLB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Alliance Bancorp Inc Pa	$21.35	-0.05 -0.23%	$21.35	$21.90	-2.51%	33,890 147.35%	23,000
Most Recent Note for ALLB - 3/18/2015 12:14:10 PM Holding its ground after prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Gapped up on 3/03/15 news it would be acquired by WSFS Financial Corp. (WSFS). Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth."
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$30.51	+0.72 2.42%	$30.80	$30.00	1.70%	39,802 62.19%	64,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/18/2015 12:15:57 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd big volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Dec '14 earnings +165% on +23% sales revenues, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidating above prior highs in the $25 area defining initial support. 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$96.00	+1.31 1.38%	$97.32	$104.55	-8.18%	120,596 67.75%	178,000
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 3/18/2015 12:20:16 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high following a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/18/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +38% on +41% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following a downturn in its FY '11 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$54.51	+0.34 0.63%	$54.75	$58.87	-7.41%	2,343,116 62.12%	3,772,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 3/18/2015 12:21:50 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 1/29/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings -3% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$156.45	-2.51 -1.58%	$159.55	$159.29	-1.78%	268,818 96.01%	280,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 3/18/2015 12:27:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Reported +25% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 6/07/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$32.40	-0.74 -2.23%	$33.37	$33.24	-2.53%	26,131 60.77%	43,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 3/18/2015 12:28:23 PM Perched at new multi-year highs today following 5 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed improved earnings increases, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$49.19	+0.61 1.26%	$49.38	$49.15	0.08%	26,098 62.14%	42,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 3/18/2015 12:29:47 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$23.01	-0.07 -0.30%	$23.49	$23.46	-1.92%	55,238 178.19%	31,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 3/18/2015 12:32:22 PM Reported stronger earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Hitting new 52-week highs with above average volume today's 6th consecutive gain.
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MNK - NYSE - Medical-Generic Drugs Mallinckrodt Plc	$130.60	-0.66 -0.50%	$132.47	$131.85	-0.95%	737,872 61.95%	1,191,000
Most Recent Note for MNK - 3/18/2015 12:33:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Gapped up on 3/05/15 on M&A news. Reported earnings +109% on +60% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain. Its annual (A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$29.55	+0.38 1.30%	$29.68	$29.90	-1.17%	74,137 69.94%	106,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/18/2015 12:34:11 PM Technically, it broke out on 3/12/15 with a big volume-driven gain. Concerns remain as repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "This Electric Utility servicing firm's fundamental characteristics are not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$22.05	-0.66 -2.91%	$22.68	$25.60	-13.87%	380,462 80.78%	471,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 3/18/2015 12:37:42 PM Reported earnings +4% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Consolidating since an ugly "negative reversal" after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs when last noted with caution in the 12/08/14 mid-day report - "Earnings increases have been strong through the Sep '14 quarter. Volume-driven gains have it rebounding toward its 52-week high following a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13. "
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$22.89	-0.36 -1.55%	$23.37	$23.30	-1.76%	3,860,473 65.41%	5,902,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/18/2015 12:38:27 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 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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PAH - NYSE - Chemicals-Specialty Platform Specialty Prod	$26.58	-0.47 -1.74%	$27.01	$28.95	-8.19%	1,229,156 114.77%	1,071,000
Most Recent Note for PAH - 3/18/2015 12:40:13 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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QRVO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Qorvo, Inc	$80.13	+2.42 3.11%	$80.80	$78.12	2.57%	942,746 59.07%	1,596,000
Most Recent Note for QRVO - 3/18/2015 12:43:27 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Showed encouraging sales revenues acceleration and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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SCAI - NASDAQ - Medical-Hospitals Surgical Care Affiliates	$35.00	-0.01 -0.03%	$35.33	$35.87	-2.43%	62,274 69.19%	90,000
Most Recent Note for SCAI - 3/18/2015 12:45:34 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains approaching its Jan '14 all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$58.96	+1.09 1.87%	$60.43	$60.01	-1.76%	119,016 73.02%	163,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 3/18/2015 12:46:26 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on heavy volume when noted in the 2/12/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +18% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/13. Earnings were +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$150.29	+0.23 0.15%	$152.40	$173.00	-13.13%	48,709 69.58%	70,000
Most Recent Note for TARO - 3/18/2015 12:49:28 PM Finding support at its 200 DMA line and today it is tallying a 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +29% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The fact-based investment system calls for earnings strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but the Jun '14 quarter showed earnings -18% on -15% sales revenues. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/14.
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$82.07	-1.81 -2.15%	$83.79	$84.75	-3.17%	479,723 69.22%	693,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 3/18/2015 12:51:17 PM Pulling back from its new 52-week high today following a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support at its 50 DMA line during is recent consolidation. Reported earnings +17% on +9% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$84.76	-1.22 -1.42%	$85.69	$92.48	-8.35%	506,496 110.11%	460,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 3/18/2015 12:55:28 PM Violated its 50 DMA line and undercut prior highs in the $86 area with a damaging gap down on the prior session and more volume-driven losses today. Reported Dec '14 earnings +20% on +178% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and it gave lower than consensus guidance for the quarter ahead. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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