Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 26th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2015
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DOW 17708.25 -10.29 (-0.06%) | NASDAQ 4866.9 -9.62 (-0.20%) | S&P 500 2058.77 -2.28 (-0.11%)

Time of Screening : 3/26/2015 12:13:38 PM Report Released : 3/26/2015 12:58:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 11% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$68.41	-1.15 -1.65%	$68.54	1,574,421 81.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,934,000	$73.50 -6.92%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30 MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 3/26/2015 12:15:39 PM G - Rebounded from early lows today after dipping below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $63 define important near term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/10/2015. Click here.
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NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$97.55	-2.60 -2.60%	$97.68	5,077,044 132.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,828,000	$108.50 -10.09%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44 MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 3/26/2015 12:51:05 PM G - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss. It is very extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/9/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
APH - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Amphenol Corp Cl A	$57.39	-0.22 -0.38%	$57.52	$60.54	-5.20%	808,721 77.54%	1,043,000
Most Recent Note for APH - 3/26/2015 12:17:28 PM Slumping near its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss. Reported Dec '14 earnings +19% on +15% sales. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$43.40	+0.39 0.91%	$43.80	$48.03	-9.64%	136,264 88.48%	154,000
Most Recent Note for APOG - 3/26/2015 12:18:50 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Nov '14. Following a loss for FY '11 it has been showing better annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$124.23	-0.20 -0.16%	$124.27	$136.28	-8.84%	2,780,559 122.55%	2,269,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 3/26/2015 12:22:12 PM Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm is extended from any sound base. Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high. Traded near its 50 DMA line yet rebounded from the session's early lows. Reported earnings +149% on +131% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. That marked its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Prior reports noted - "Strong earnings making it a better match with the fact-based investment system, however it did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$34.45	+0.92 2.74%	$34.73	$37.39	-7.86%	380,873 97.41%	391,000
Most Recent Note for CBM - 3/26/2015 12:23:39 PM Managed a "positive reversal" from today's early lows. There was a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/06/15. Prior mid-day reports 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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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$117.28	+0.29 0.25%	$119.39	$129.06	-9.13%	4,138,648 76.19%	5,432,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 3/26/2015 12:25:15 PM Violated its 50 DMA line on the prior session with a big volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports 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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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$67.05	-1.78 -2.59%	$68.17	$71.25	-5.89%	1,059,911 95.57%	1,109,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 3/26/2015 12:31:12 PM Extended from any sound base, it gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +107% on +61% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues increases showing acceleration. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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COTY - NYSE - Cosmetics/Personal Care Coty Inc Cl A	$23.73	-0.64 -2.63%	$23.91	$24.71	-3.97%	940,072 84.61%	1,111,000
Most Recent Note for COTY - 3/26/2015 12:32:27 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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DK - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Refining &; Marketing Delek U S Holdings Inc	$38.17	+0.02 0.05%	$38.35	$38.92	-1.93%	751,838 75.49%	996,000
Most Recent Note for DK - 3/26/2015 12:33:37 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly 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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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$61.54	-3.69 -5.66%	$64.88	$69.00	-10.81%	297,006 82.73%	359,000
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 3/26/2015 12:35:44 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss raising concerns. Reported earnings +70% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent quarter show modest acceleration in sales revenues growth. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern and blue triangles beside the 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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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$32.21	-0.07 -0.20%	$32.38	$33.88	-4.94%	65,582 121.45%	54,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 3/26/2015 12:36:45 PM Pulled back from new multi-year highs with above average volume behind recent losses. It is extended from any sound base and 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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KRFT - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Kraft Foods Group Inc	$83.50	+0.33 0.40%	$85.54	$87.88	-4.98%	13,056,926 260.46%	5,013,000
Most Recent Note for KRFT - 3/26/2015 12:39:46 PM Gapped up on the prior session on news it will be acquired by H. J. Heinz Co. Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LARK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Landmark Bancorp Inc	$26.80	-0.22 -0.81%	$27.61	$28.38	-5.57%	41,553 166.21%	25,000
Most Recent Note for LARK - 3/26/2015 12:41:35 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating above prior highs in the $25 area. Last noted in the 3/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed strong earnings increases. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$65.51	+1.11 1.72%	$66.20	$71.26	-8.07%	1,161,653 134.45%	864,000
Most Recent Note for LCI - 3/26/2015 12:44:11 PM Managed a "positive reversal" after early lows today. Pulled back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near term support in the $58-59 area. 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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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$44.90	+0.17 0.38%	$44.99	$48.85	-8.09%	134,425 80.98%	166,000
Most Recent Note for LTC - 3/26/2015 12:45:09 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 12/16/14 mid-day report - "This REIT that invests in Healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$51.17	-0.87 -1.67%	$51.65	$56.19	-8.93%	285,802 86.87%	329,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 3/26/2015 12:46:35 PM Abruptly retreated from all-time highs with 4 consecutive losses. The 2/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$79.80	-0.43 -0.54%	$80.17	$81.62	-2.23%	352,160 76.39%	461,000
Most Recent Note for MSG - 3/26/2015 12:47:37 PM Rallied to new 52-week highs after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress following a "breakaway gap" on 10/28/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$31.67	+0.25 0.80%	$32.11	$31.50	0.54%	168,021 120.02%	140,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/26/2015 12:48:18 PM Hit another new 52-week high today while adding to 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	$17.82	-1.43 -7.43%	$19.39	$19.95	-10.68%	142,917 170.14%	84,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/26/2015 12:49:44 PM Down considerably today with above average volume, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$50.34	-0.16 -0.32%	$50.39	$50.83	-0.96%	1,067,902 118.26%	903,000
Most Recent Note for PKI - 3/26/2015 12:52:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 8/01/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$66.09	-0.69 -1.03%	$67.17	$70.73	-6.56%	398,242 79.33%	502,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 3/26/2015 12:55:13 PM Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $64 area with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Reported earnings +35% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Lack of sales revenues growth is cause for concern. Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria).
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$321.78	-1.64 -0.51%	$326.17	$334.35	-3.76%	18,645 77.69%	24,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 3/26/2015 12:56:19 PM Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have been in the +8-10% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$24.93	-0.81 -3.15%	$25.65	$26.91	-7.36%	317,932 80.69%	394,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 3/26/2015 12:57:46 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss. 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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