Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2015
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Time of Screening : 4/2/2015 12:28:48 PM Report Released : 4/2/2015 1:25:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 60% 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$61.68	+0.28 0.46%	$61.91	928,734 258.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 359,000	$63.50 -2.87%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60 MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 4/2/2015 12:56:04 PM Y - Consolidating in a tight range in recent weeks perched near its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/18/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALLB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Alliance Bancorp Inc Pa	$21.50	+0.00 0.00%	$21.50	$21.90	-1.83%	62,754 202.43%	31,000
Most Recent Note for ALLB - 4/2/2015 12:29:48 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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ATNI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Atlantic Tele Network	$73.70	+1.64 2.28%	$74.03	$73.55	0.20%	34,464 63.82%	54,000
Most Recent Note for ATNI - 4/2/2015 12:34:34 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly earnings history has been strong, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/06/07.
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AYI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Acuity Brands Inc	$166.68	-1.41 -0.84%	$169.39	$172.76	-3.52%	377,873 104.38%	362,000
Most Recent Note for AYI - 4/2/2015 12:39:11 PM Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss, retreating from new 52-week and multi-year highs after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Made gradual progress and stayed well above its 50 DMA line since its noted gap up in January. Reported earnings +44% on +13% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$41.08	+2.36 6.10%	$41.54	$40.65	1.06%	361,574 80.89%	447,000
Most Recent Note for CBM - 4/2/2015 12:41:33 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance and getting more extended from any sound base with today's gain. Made steady progress while staying well above its 50 DMA line since 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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CEB - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Corporate Executive Brd	$81.85	+1.51 1.88%	$82.27	$81.12	0.90%	111,258 66.23%	168,000
Most Recent Note for CEB - 4/2/2015 12:48:08 PM Hitting a new 52-week and multi-year highs today. Earnings were +51% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving since FY '10..
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CRMT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Americas Car-Mart Inc	$54.00	+0.05 0.09%	$54.07	$57.55	-6.17%	27,783 73.11%	38,000
Most Recent Note for CRMT - 4/2/2015 12:53:51 PM Consolidating after undercutting prior highs in the $55 area, finding support near its 50 DMA line. Following a spurt of volume-driven gains for new highs, prior mid-day reports in mid-March cautioned members - "Reported earnings +21% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$161.22	+1.12 0.70%	$161.79	$161.05	0.11%	229,713 71.79%	320,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 4/2/2015 12:57:57 PM Touched a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 3/18/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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). Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$91.14	+0.68 0.75%	$91.77	$90.72	0.46%	157,409 61.49%	256,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 4/2/2015 1:00:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Made steady progress since last noted with caution in the 2/02/15 mid-day report when a gap up gain showed prompt support near its 50 DMA line - "Reported earnings -7% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings growth, and sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$114.04	+0.85 0.75%	$115.43	$115.28	-1.08%	123,216 77.01%	160,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 4/2/2015 1:02:51 PM Perched at all-time highs today and adding to an impressive streak of gains marked by 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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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$14.24	+0.32 2.26%	$14.46	$14.80	-3.82%	395,894 73.04%	542,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 4/2/2015 1:03:19 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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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$9.24	-0.12 -1.28%	$9.58	$9.38	-1.49%	53,819 88.23%	61,000
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 4/2/2015 1:07:05 PM Reversed into the red after hitting a new 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +113% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Technically, it broke out on 11/05/14 from a one-year base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$18.81	-0.03 -0.16%	$19.03	$19.60	-4.03%	7,384,150 99.88%	7,393,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 4/2/2015 1:08:19 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Named a new CEO on 2/16/15. Reported earnings +86% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 12/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +14%* on +6% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, sub par sales and earnings below +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."*
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$32.88	-0.13 -0.39%	$33.72	$33.03	-0.45%	175,926 60.46%	291,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 4/2/2015 1:10:20 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain due to waning and sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history also is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$74.58	+6.19 9.05%	$75.40	$69.60	7.16%	5,511,467 384.34%	1,434,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 4/2/2015 1:14:04 PM Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week and all-time highs following better than expected earnings news for the Feb '15 quarter. Its Nov '14 earnings rose +28%, however, prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09.
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KRFT - NASDAQ - Food-Packaged Kraft Foods Group Inc	$89.48	-1.22 -1.35%	$91.32	$90.75	-1.40%	6,588,059 96.60%	6,820,000
Most Recent Note for KRFT - 4/2/2015 1:14:46 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$23.89	+0.17 0.72%	$24.20	$25.60	-6.68%	311,619 69.10%	451,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 4/2/2015 1:16:22 PM Reported earnings +4% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. There was a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then a rebound since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
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ROLL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools &; Accessories R B C Bearings Inc	$76.37	-0.48 -0.62%	$77.81	$77.66	-1.66%	69,005 63.89%	108,000
Most Recent Note for ROLL - 4/2/2015 1:20:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground following a considerable volume-driven gain on 3/27/15. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior sales and earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$19.33	+0.17 0.86%	$20.90	$20.92	-7.62%	30,639 87.54%	35,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 4/2/2015 1:22:31 PM Challenging its 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +54% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15. Last noted with caution in the 1/12/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$324.50	-11.49 -3.42%	$336.89	$338.41	-4.11%	34,696 138.78%	25,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 4/2/2015 1:23:48 PM Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and encountering distributional pressure this week while trading at 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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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$115.60	+2.64 2.34%	$116.18	$121.95	-5.21%	619,319 84.03%	737,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 4/2/2015 1:25:35 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with a gap down and volume-driven loss on the prior session, yet found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +47% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration, but fundamental concerns remain. The Medical - Hospitals group has a Group Relative Strength Rating of 30, yet the group has some stocks recently showing leadership."
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