Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 30th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/30/2015 11:52:29 AM Report Released : 3/30/2015 1:03:08 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$148.65	+2.21 1.51%	$150.44	830,251 60.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,362,000	$149.35 -0.47%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45 MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 3/30/2015 12:44:53 PM Y - Touched new highs (N criteria) today with volume running at an above average pace while rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Stocks should have at least +40% above average volume while rising above the pivot point to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/27/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$34.63	+0.76 2.24%	$34.87	$34.25	1.11%	71,676 95.57%	75,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/30/2015 12:00:35 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today, adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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). 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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AYI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Acuity Brands Inc	$169.95	+1.95 1.16%	$171.98	$169.16	0.47%	273,294 81.82%	334,000
Most Recent Note for AYI - 3/30/2015 12:03:42 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +38% on +13% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress and stayed well above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 1/23/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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DK - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Refining &; Marketing Delek U S Holdings Inc	$39.29	+1.09 2.85%	$39.29	$39.01	0.72%	667,343 65.81%	1,014,000
Most Recent Note for DK - 3/30/2015 12:04:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held 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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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$29.33	+1.70 6.15%	$29.94	$30.18	-2.82%	201,552 138.05%	146,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 3/30/2015 12:10:40 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/29/14 mid-day report. Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain. Reported +82% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentally, FY '13 earnings were just below FY '12 earnings, a flaw in the A criteria.
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FDP - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products Fresh Del Monte Produce	$38.86	+0.09 0.23%	$39.00	$38.89	-0.08%	153,266 58.72%	261,000
Most Recent Note for FDP - 3/30/2015 12:12:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$90.97	+1.00 1.11%	$91.04	$93.96	-3.18%	377,663 74.78%	505,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 3/30/2015 12:13:50 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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GSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Great Southern Bancorp	$38.65	+0.29 0.76%	$38.96	$40.44	-4.43%	33,313 111.04%	30,000
Most Recent Note for GSBC - 3/30/2015 12:16:30 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Annual earnings (A criteria) have not been strong and steady.
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$13.88	+0.46 3.43%	$13.89	$14.80	-6.22%	287,066 57.99%	495,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 3/30/2015 12:16:49 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 3/25/15 and pulled back with 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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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$37.26	+0.31 0.83%	$37.31	$37.73	-1.26%	724,204 83.43%	868,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 3/30/2015 12:20:42 PM Consolidating near its all-time high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +54% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Traded in a tight range since last noted with caution after a gap up in the 2/18/15 mid-day report - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/06/13 and 9/20/13, 6/05/13, 3/06/13, and 12/05/12."
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KNL - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Knoll Inc	$22.85	+0.13 0.55%	$23.06	$22.86	-0.07%	377,310 118.28%	319,000
Most Recent Note for KNL - 3/30/2015 12:23:32 PM Reported earnings +67% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and recently rallied to new highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 1/13/15 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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KRFT - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Kraft Foods Group Inc	$87.93	-1.17 -1.31%	$88.95	$89.84	-2.13%	7,231,836 120.35%	6,009,000
Most Recent Note for KRFT - 3/30/2015 12:24:27 PM Gapped up on 3/25/15 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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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$24.86	+0.67 2.77%	$24.98	$24.50	1.47%	35,672 89.18%	40,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 3/30/2015 12:25:27 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$85.21	+4.48 5.55%	$87.27	$81.62	4.40%	1,064,232 209.49%	508,000
Most Recent Note for MSG - 3/30/2015 12:27:15 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high after announcing plans to split into two companies. Found recent support near its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress following a "breakaway gap" on 10/28/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$59.09	-2.54 -4.12%	$59.55	$65.63	-9.96%	4,627,658 112.62%	4,109,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 3/30/2015 12:29:55 PM Gapped down today, slumping near prior highs and its 50 DMA line. With big volume-driven gains it rallied from an orderly base, but prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +35% on +15% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings increase (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Made gradual progress since noted in the 7/15/14 mid-day report after announcing plans to purchase Abbott Labs' (ABT) generic drug business for $5.3* billion."*
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$32.00	+0.80 2.56%	$32.24	$32.11	-0.34%	105,298 71.63%	147,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/30/2015 12:30:35 PM Hit yet 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$60.05	+1.25 2.13%	$60.30	$61.20	-1.88%	147,021 75.78%	194,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 3/30/2015 12:31:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$23.30	+0.14 0.60%	$24.20	$25.60	-8.98%	608,626 132.02%	461,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 3/30/2015 12:33:14 PM Reported earnings +4% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Erased today's early gains. There was an ugly "negative reversal" after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs when 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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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$16.20	+0.20 1.25%	$16.34	$16.37	-1.04%	17,846 66.10%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 3/30/2015 12:35:45 PM Rebounded to close in the upper third of its intra-day range on the prior session and it remains perched near its 52-week high following a streak of gains marked by volume. The 3/27/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +92% on +70% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings growth as sub par."
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O - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Realty Income Corp	$51.41	+0.53 1.05%	$52.07	$55.54	-7.45%	1,726,062 76.07%	2,269,000
Most Recent Note for O - 3/30/2015 12:37:29 PM Reported earnings +5% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system.
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PAHC - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Phibro Animal Health Corp	$34.27	-0.16 -0.46%	$34.70	$37.56	-8.76%	171,227 74.77%	229,000
Most Recent Note for PAHC - 3/30/2015 12:39:40 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support in the $33 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings -3%* on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain."*
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$21.11	+0.28 1.35%	$21.27	$23.11	-8.65%	47,994 78.68%	61,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/30/2015 12:46:01 PM Consolidating following 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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ROLL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools &; Accessories R B C Bearings Inc	$73.91	-1.67 -2.21%	$75.77	$75.98	-2.72%	101,828 101.83%	100,000
Most Recent Note for ROLL - 3/30/2015 12:48:08 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior sales and earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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SERV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc	$33.59	-1.68 -4.76%	$34.19	$36.95	-9.09%	1,274,273 108.54%	1,174,000
Most Recent Note for SERV - 3/30/2015 12:52:19 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high after proposing yet another Secondary Offering on 3/20/15. Dipped near its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +243% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/04/15 and rallied impressively after noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have been strong but with sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-8% range. Limited history is a concern since its $17 IPO on 6/26/14."
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STBA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks S & T Bancorp Inc	$29.13	-0.64 -2.15%	$29.25	$30.80	-5.42%	52,037 80.06%	65,000
Most Recent Note for STBA - 3/30/2015 12:53:56 PM Gapped down today. Recently enduring distributional pressure while hovering near its 52-week high. Last noted in the 12/17/14 mid-day report with caution- "Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.'"
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$49.88	+2.32 4.88%	$51.50	$52.29	-4.61%	626,085 179.91%	348,000
Most Recent Note for THRM - 3/30/2015 12:59:38 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Formed a large cup shaped base since last noted with caution in the 9/16/14 mid-day report. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +55% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. That marked its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). However, sales revenues increases have shown deceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons for Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '14, up +31%, +28%, +20%, and +13%, respectively. Its annual earnings growth improved after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria).
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.15	-0.12 -1.45%	$8.20	$8.89	-8.32%	40,277 105.99%	38,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 3/30/2015 1:00:13 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with another 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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WWW - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Wolverine World Wide Inc	$33.28	+0.87 2.68%	$33.81	$32.57	2.18%	589,934 86.25%	684,000
Most Recent Note for WWW - 3/30/2015 1:02:48 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain challenging all-time highs. Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 1/14/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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