Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 8th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 4/8/2015 12:07:50 PM Report Released : 4/8/2015 1:13:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$52.71	+3.63 7.40%	$52.71	611,069 147.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 415,000	$50.00 5.42%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10 MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 4/8/2015 1:08:33 PM Y - Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gap up and 5th consecutive gain triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Color code was changed to yellow while rising from a new 5-week flat base with pivot point based on its 3/05/15 high plus 10 cents. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/20/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$50.27	+1.99 4.12%	$50.28	$57.93	-13.22%	1,771,843 235.30%	753,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 4/8/2015 12:11:52 PM Reported earnings +81% on +87% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time highs with a streak of considerable gains on above average volume. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13.
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$30.09	+0.80 2.73%	$30.34	$29.88	0.70%	40,133 69.19%	58,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 4/8/2015 12:13:42 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply. There was a Special Dividend 12/03/14. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings increases in the May, Aug, and Nov '14 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$18.76	+0.49 2.66%	$18.90	$19.40	-3.32%	21,453 102.16%	21,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 4/8/2015 12:14:56 PM Extended from any sound base following a big streak of volume-driven gains. The 4/07/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +55% on +18% sales for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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CUDA - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Barracuda Networks Inc	$41.48	+0.85 2.09%	$41.50	$42.21	-1.73%	312,241 94.33%	331,000
Most Recent Note for CUDA - 4/8/2015 12:19:21 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance hitting new 52-week highs and challenging its all-time highs with big volume-driven gains clearing an orderly base. The 4/07/`5 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +500% on +19% sales for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$60.35	+0.90 1.51%	$62.98	$70.48	-14.37%	2,638,129 109.83%	2,402,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 4/8/2015 12:24:20 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line and completed a Secondary Offering on 3/11/15 during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 2/27/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +200% on +81% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14 is a concern."
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$75.91	+1.97 2.66%	$76.33	$76.28	-0.49%	2,954,334 75.71%	3,902,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 4/8/2015 12:26:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 3/12/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$18.09	+0.36 2.03%	$18.50	$19.48	-7.14%	81,145 94.35%	86,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 4/8/2015 12:32:01 PM Last noted in the 3/10/14 mid-day report with caution. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/12/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration in quarterly comparisons. Reported earnings +40% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10.
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EML - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Eastern Co	$19.92	-0.44 -2.16%	$20.37	$20.67	-3.63%	24,292 93.43%	26,000
Most Recent Note for EML - 4/8/2015 12:33:48 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. The 3/17/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) through Dec '14 are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$98.82	+6.59 7.15%	$98.94	$93.96	5.17%	1,005,719 204.00%	493,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 4/8/2015 12:38:46 PM Gapped up today hitting a new high following Feb '15 earnings news. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Repeatedly 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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HBIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Harvard Bioscience Inc	$6.32	+0.02 0.32%	$6.40	$6.50	-2.77%	74,557 85.70%	87,000
Most Recent Note for HBIO - 4/8/2015 12:40:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high today on track for a 7th consecutive gain. Technically, broke out on 4/02/15, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth (C criteria) has not been strong and steady and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$30.20	+1.01 3.46%	$30.25	$30.06	0.47%	6,111,579 103.25%	5,919,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 4/8/2015 12:43:51 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high with a considerable volume driven gain, rallying unhindered by overhead supply. Reported earnings +70% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings -10% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13."
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INCR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc INC Research Holdings, Inc	$31.54	+0.46 1.48%	$31.90	$34.54	-8.69%	77,473 68.56%	113,000
Most Recent Note for INCR - 4/8/2015 12:45:37 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Last noted in the 3/13/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Limited history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $19* IPO on 11/07/14."*
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.00	+0.07 1.78%	$4.17	$4.44	-9.91%	19,468 69.53%	28,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 4/8/2015 12:47:41 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and remains perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 3/31/15 mid-day report with caution - Recent quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$67.65	+0.34 0.51%	$67.70	$71.82	-5.81%	227,111 91.21%	249,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 4/8/2015 12:51:05 PM Proposed a new Secondary Offering on 4/07/15 while consolidating within striking distance of prior resistance in the $71 area. Completed an earlier Secondary Offering on 12/11/14 and found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation. 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.
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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$67.13	+7.56 12.69%	$67.23	$65.63	2.29%	14,720,003 273.81%	5,376,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 4/8/2015 12:54:34 PM Spiking to a new high on news it offered $29 Billion to buy Perrigo Co Plc (PRGO). Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/31/15. Found support 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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NHTC - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Natural Health Trends Corp	$19.45	-0.95 -4.64%	$20.50	$21.99	-11.53%	213,276 222.16%	96,000
Most Recent Note for NHTC - 4/8/2015 12:56:03 PM Pulling back today while making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Volume-driven gains approached its 52-week high. During a deep 7-month consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. The prior mid-day report cautioned - "Only 2 top-rated funds reportedly owned an interest through Mar '15 and there are only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed strong sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$27.21	+2.03 8.06%	$27.22	$25.60	6.29%	1,069,746 225.68%	474,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 4/8/2015 12:57:37 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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PAHC - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Phibro Animal Health Corp	$34.04	+0.07 0.21%	$34.19	$37.56	-9.37%	325,990 136.97%	238,000
Most Recent Note for PAHC - 4/8/2015 12:58:23 PM Still 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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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$35.84	+0.35 0.99%	$36.00	$36.95	-3.00%	371,443 77.06%	482,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 4/8/2015 1:01:14 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, it recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 3/06/15 mid-day report - "Reported +9% earnings increases on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remains as prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving following losses in FY '08 - '10."
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QADA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl A	$25.80	+0.64 2.54%	$25.88	$25.97	-0.65%	62,822 66.83%	94,000
Most Recent Note for QADA - 4/8/2015 1:04:47 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +56% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/15/15. Last noted with caution in the 6/26/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been sub par."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$247.84	+8.43 3.52%	$248.34	$264.98	-6.47%	512,153 69.12%	741,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 4/8/2015 1:10:41 PM Gapped up today, and it recently tested support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +19% for the Dec '14 quarter. This Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. It has earned high ranks, however it was previously noted - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$29.83	+2.09 7.52%	$30.43	$30.50	-2.21%	996,407 160.45%	621,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 4/8/2015 1:13:10 PM Gapped up today after raising guidance, challenging its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 2/10/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +60% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Downturn in FY '13 earnings (A criteria)is a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07."
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