Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 23rd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2015
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DOW 18190.78 63.13 (0.35%) | NASDAQ 5024.91 -1.51 (-0.03%) | S&P 500 2109.57 1.47 (0.07%)

Time of Screening : 3/23/2015 11:54:38 AM Report Released : 3/23/2015 12:42:40 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALLB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Alliance Bancorp Inc Pa	$21.50	+0.07 0.33%	$21.50	$21.90	-1.83%	15,573 59.90%	26,000
Most Recent Note for ALLB - 3/23/2015 11:55:38 AM 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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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$70.81	-2.44 -3.33%	$71.53	$75.60	-6.34%	147,712 78.57%	188,000
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 3/23/2015 11:57:52 AM Gapped down today. There was a "negative reversal" on 3/13/15 after touching a new 52-week high. Reported strong +93% earnings on +57% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and recent quarterly comparisons have shown great improvement. There was a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/19/15 from a long base formed since noted with caution in the 3/20/14 mid-day report -"Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$471.13	-4.85 -1.02%	$474.00	$480.18	-1.88%	1,654,628 88.96%	1,860,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 3/23/2015 11:59:46 AM Perched at all-time highs following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session, very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +75% on +34% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison showing earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Already owned by 2,212 top-rated mutual funds.
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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$124.73	-3.77 -2.93%	$126.50	$129.06	-3.36%	3,408,326 63.40%	5,376,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 3/23/2015 12:02:02 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains. Rallied from support at its 50 DMA line. The 3/20/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +33% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, however, prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."
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CGI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Celadon Group	$28.73	+1.49 5.47%	$29.15	$27.42	4.78%	313,932 168.78%	186,000
Most Recent Note for CGI - 3/23/2015 12:06:52 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today, getting more extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line and above previously noted resistance in the $24 area during its recent consolidation. Earnings increases in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 have been at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following a streak of negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. 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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DY - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Dycom Inds Inc	$49.06	+2.10 4.47%	$49.42	$48.43	1.30%	273,801 89.48%	306,000
Most Recent Note for DY - 3/23/2015 12:07:45 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today, getting extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings versus a year ago loss with a +13% sales revenues increase for the Jan '15 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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FLTX - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Fleetmatics Group Plc	$46.16	+1.94 4.39%	$46.40	$45.62	1.18%	286,415 67.55%	424,000
Most Recent Note for FLTX - 3/23/2015 12:08:55 PM Making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 2/26/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +91%* on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$12.39	-0.01 -0.04%	$12.65	$13.46	-7.99%	348,817 57.85%	603,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 3/23/2015 12:10:14 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high, very extended from prior highs after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +207% on +101% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales growth and erratic earnings. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$112.07	+0.18 0.16%	$112.83	$113.88	-1.59%	129,783 88.29%	147,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 3/23/2015 12:12:01 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs following 8 consecutive gains. Last noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported +7% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/24/14."
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$13.45	-0.97 -6.73%	$14.35	$14.80	-9.12%	523,075 155.68%	336,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 3/23/2015 12:13:35 PM Down considerably today with higher and above average volume. While challenging prior highs in the $14-15 area with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$37.15	+1.02 2.82%	$37.23	$39.47	-5.88%	215,385 86.50%	249,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 3/23/2015 12:17:39 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after hitting new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +18% on +9% revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/01/14.
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$95.42	-4.58 -4.58%	$97.98	$101.69	-6.17%	252,900 61.23%	413,000
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 3/23/2015 12:19:06 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high, and it is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +53% on +25% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Following a downturn in FY '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving.
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JAZZ - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc	$184.46	-4.55 -2.41%	$188.21	$190.17	-3.00%	422,795 61.45%	688,000
Most Recent Note for JAZZ - 3/23/2015 12:22:32 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss following 6 consecutive gains into new high territory lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +41% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 200 DMA line while making gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14.
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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$68.71	+0.99 1.46%	$69.68	$71.82	-4.33%	138,017 58.24%	237,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 3/23/2015 12:26:14 PM Reported earnings +37% on +92% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago quarters. Tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today, working through resistance due to overhead supply up to the $71 level. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/11/14 and found support at its 200 DMA line during is consolidation since noted in the 12/03/14 mid-day report with caution.
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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$24.07	+0.31 1.30%	$24.24	$23.97	0.42%	54,762 152.12%	36,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 3/23/2015 12:27:25 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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."
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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$35.46	+0.86 2.49%	$35.63	$39.92	-11.17%	235,820 114.48%	206,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 3/23/2015 12:28:30 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with recent volume-driven losses and it undercut its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/12/15. Reported strong earnings versus a loss for the year ago quarter ended December 31st. The 12/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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MNK - NYSE - Medical-Generic Drugs Mallinckrodt Plc	$130.51	-1.96 -1.48%	$134.26	$133.60	-2.31%	950,012 77.74%	1,222,000
Most Recent Note for MNK - 3/23/2015 12:30:29 PM Touched a new 52-week high then reversed into the red following a recent spurt of volume-driven 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	$30.43	+0.97 3.29%	$30.49	$29.90	1.77%	261,116 227.06%	115,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/23/2015 12:31:34 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly since breaking 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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NEWT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Newtek Business Services	$19.15	+0.29 1.54%	$19.19	$19.24	-0.47%	121,293 173.28%	70,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/23/2015 12:32:22 PM Perched at its 52-week high today adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory. 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$60.00	+0.20 0.33%	$60.04	$61.20	-1.96%	193,199 107.33%	180,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 3/23/2015 12:33:41 PM Perched at its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the C and A criteria."
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$22.89	-0.58 -2.47%	$23.07	$23.61	-3.05%	4,065,400 66.25%	6,136,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/23/2015 12:34:51 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). Gapped down today. 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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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$21.64	+0.09 0.42%	$21.89	$23.11	-6.36%	67,012 121.84%	55,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/23/2015 12:35:30 PM Holding its ground after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains for new 52-week and multi-year 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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SONC - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Sonic Corp	$35.47	+1.28 3.76%	$35.74	$34.44	3.00%	1,006,665 124.59%	808,000
Most Recent Note for SONC - 3/23/2015 12:37:37 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Held its ground since gapping up on 1/07/15, technically breaking out from a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38%* on +10% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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STOR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT STORE Capital Corp	$23.73	+0.18 0.74%	$24.06	$23.83	-0.44%	247,966 58.21%	426,000
Most Recent Note for STOR - 3/23/2015 12:40:11 PM Hit a new 52 week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Limited history is a concern while this REIT has rallied from its $19 IPO on 11/18/14.
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.32	-0.28 -3.26%	$8.63	$8.89	-6.41%	56,089 164.97%	34,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 3/23/2015 12:42:28 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss today. Recently approached multi-year highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - 'Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."'
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