Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2015
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DOW 17810.25 -200.89 (-1.12%) | NASDAQ 4906.22 -88.51 (-1.77%) | S&P 500 2072.58 -18.89 (-0.90%)

Time of Screening : 3/25/2015 12:04:58 PM Report Released : 3/25/2015 1:00:11 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
BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$90.97	-0.92 -1.00%	$91.85	$92.81	-1.98%	229,123 75.87%	302,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 3/25/2015 12:14:25 PM Reported earnings +36% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Perched at all-time highs following a streak of gains after testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$434.37	-18.34 -4.05%	$450.25	$480.18	-9.54%	1,545,880 83.70%	1,847,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 3/25/2015 12:17:09 PM Retreating from all-time highs with above average volume behind a 3rd consecutive loss following a considerable gap up gain on 3/20/15. 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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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$37.98	+0.15 0.40%	$38.21	$38.44	-1.20%	948,861 95.94%	989,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 3/25/2015 12:19:25 PM Perched near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 12/02/14. Reported Dec '14 earnings +9% on +12% sales revenues, breaking the prior streak of 4 comparisons with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/03/14 and 3 earlier Secondary Offerings as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13."
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CRWN - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Crown Media Holdings A	$4.30	+0.04 0.94%	$4.35	$4.28	0.47%	75,239 77.57%	97,000
Most Recent Note for CRWN - 3/25/2015 12:21:14 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 3/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues growth and negative earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods. Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DK - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Refining &; Marketing Delek U S Holdings Inc	$38.68	+0.69 1.82%	$38.80	$38.83	-0.39%	765,957 78.08%	981,000
Most Recent Note for DK - 3/25/2015 12:21:50 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Dec '14 quarter showed greatly improved earnings with sales -9% sales. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$112.33	-0.59 -0.52%	$114.84	$115.28	-2.56%	146,644 94.61%	155,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 3/25/2015 12:23:03 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today following 10 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +58% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since 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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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$90.53	-0.57 -0.63%	$91.64	$93.96	-3.65%	390,446 77.78%	502,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 3/25/2015 12:25:29 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss while retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 1/15/15 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain after it reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter. Sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$13.83	-0.01 -0.04%	$14.10	$14.80	-6.59%	255,529 69.82%	366,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 3/25/2015 12:26:35 PM Pulled back with losses on above average volume after 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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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$22.37	+0.62 2.85%	$22.51	$22.80	-1.89%	347,576 248.27%	140,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 3/25/2015 12:28:16 PM Churning above average volume while consolidating near its 52-week high. 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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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$32.98	-0.24 -0.72%	$33.38	$33.88	-2.66%	58,466 110.31%	53,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 3/25/2015 12:30:06 PM Perched at new multi-year highs churning above average volume while extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$67.03	-2.72 -3.90%	$69.97	$71.26	-5.94%	633,744 75.81%	836,000
Most Recent Note for LCI - 3/25/2015 12:35:00 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's volume-driven loss. Made gradual progress after rising from a cup shaped base when noted with caution in the 2/17/15 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed greatly improved sales revenues and solid earnings increases. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. 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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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$30.72	+0.56 1.86%	$30.83	$30.89	-0.55%	120,921 91.61%	132,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/25/2015 12:35:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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	$19.43	+0.22 1.17%	$19.95	$19.24	1.01%	161,222 206.69%	78,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/25/2015 12:36:44 PM Off earlier highs after hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt 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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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$21.31	-1.09 -4.87%	$22.39	$23.61	-9.74%	5,013,237 79.98%	6,268,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/25/2015 12:41:12 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss and trading near prior highs in the $21 area which may act as support. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$15.92	+0.02 0.15%	$16.29	$15.99	-0.41%	30,928 110.46%	28,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 3/25/2015 12:43:46 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following 5 consecutive gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +41%* on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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PBH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Prestige Brands Holdings	$41.75	+0.02 0.04%	$41.81	$42.88	-2.65%	403,412 128.48%	314,000
Most Recent Note for PBH - 3/25/2015 12:45:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a spurt of gains. Held its ground near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 2/10/15 mid-day report - "Reported +60% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$35.70	-0.24 -0.67%	$36.34	$36.02	-0.89%	1,137,581 92.34%	1,232,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 3/25/2015 12:46:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of gains 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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SONC - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Sonic Corp	$33.69	-2.97 -8.10%	$36.24	$36.73	-8.28%	2,579,587 295.49%	873,000
Most Recent Note for SONC - 3/25/2015 12:49:18 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's big loss following 6 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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. 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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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$67.54	+9.24 15.85%	$70.14	$60.43	11.77%	548,692 332.54%	165,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 3/25/2015 12:52:49 PM Gapped up today for new 52-week highs after announcing plans to acquire online shipping company Endicia from Newell Rubbermaid. 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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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$95.62	-5.84 -5.76%	$101.46	$102.77	-6.96%	3,319,272 78.51%	4,228,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 3/25/2015 12:54:35 PM Pulling back today with higher volume after getting very extended from any sound base. 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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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$23.48	-1.02 -4.17%	$24.45	$25.32	-7.28%	12,427,744 91.68%	13,555,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 3/25/2015 12:57:59 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Found prompt support near that important moving average during consolidations since last noted with caution in the 1/22/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +69% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady since a downturn in FY '11. Large supply of 5.18 Billion outstanding shares (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$43.66	+0.84 1.96%	$44.40	$43.59	0.16%	1,553,319 88.61%	1,753,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 3/25/2015 12:59:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23% on +34% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The previously noted downturn in FY '12 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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