Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, April 10th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 4/10/2015 12:04:33 PM Report Released : 4/10/2015 12:53:31 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
APOG - NASDAQ Apogee Enterprises	$50.85	+1.07 2.15%	$50.90	176,433 100.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 176,000	$50.97 -0.24%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13 MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 12:12:02 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. A considerable "breakaway gap" for a new 52-week high was backed by 8 times average volume triggering a technical buy signal on the prior session. It was highlighted in yellow in the 4/09/15 mid-day report (read here). Reported Feb '15 quarterly earnings +74% on +15% sales revenues. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons. Following a downturn and losses for FY '11 it has been showing better annual earnings (A criteria) growth. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/9/2015. Click here.
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LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A	$263.45	+7.31 2.85%	$264.38	982,957 67.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,455,000	$276.18 -4.61%	4/10/2015	$263.45	PP = $276.28 MB = $290.09
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 12:35:23 PM Y - Gapped up today, rebounding above its 50 DMA line, helping its technical stance improve. Found support while consolidating above prior highs in the $243 area. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/26/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/19/2015. 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	$36.00	+1.43 4.14%	$36.20	$35.78	0.61%	56,401 67.14%	84,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 4/10/2015 12:09:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base and adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 6.17 million shares in the public float. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$50.70	+0.88 1.77%	$51.78	$57.93	-12.48%	505,599 60.92%	830,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 4/10/2015 12:13:38 PM The 4/08/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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	$31.28	-0.13 -0.41%	$32.40	$32.40	-3.46%	50,833 84.72%	60,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 4/10/2015 12:16:04 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, perched at its 52-week high following a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +75% on +23% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter. 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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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$20.00	+0.74 3.84%	$20.15	$19.50	2.56%	81,190 94.41%	86,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 4/10/2015 12:17:14 PM After noted in the 3/10/14 mid-day report with caution it went through a deep consolidation. Today marks its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, and prior reports cautioned members - "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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EIGI - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services Endurance Intl Grp Hldgs	$21.87	+0.89 4.24%	$21.99	$21.17	3.31%	1,073,272 116.03%	925,000
Most Recent Note for EIGI - 4/10/2015 12:19:52 PM Adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains today, it is hitting another new 52-week high and quickly getting extended from an orderly flat base. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/10/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +100% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec' 14 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern regarding the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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EML - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Eastern Co	$19.81	-0.08 -0.38%	$20.13	$20.67	-4.18%	17,633 65.31%	27,000
Most Recent Note for EML - 4/10/2015 12:21:09 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$159.42	-1.62 -1.01%	$161.65	$161.90	-1.53%	197,787 58.52%	338,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 4/10/2015 12:23:49 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high after tallying more volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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HBIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Harvard Bioscience Inc	$6.67	-0.03 -0.45%	$6.84	$6.70	-0.45%	103,961 109.43%	95,000
Most Recent Note for HBIO - 4/10/2015 12:25:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 8 consecutive gains marked by volume. Technically, it broke out on 4/02/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$21.37	+0.25 1.18%	$21.52	$22.00	-2.86%	76,892 160.19%	48,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 4/10/2015 12:29:58 PM Powered to new 52-week high and multi-year highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on 4/07/15. Reported earnings +111% on +13% sales revenues for the Jan '15. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$68.87	-1.23 -1.75%	$70.44	$72.62	-5.17%	3,966,464 59.02%	6,720,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 4/10/2015 12:37:45 PM Spiked to a new highs with volume-driven gains 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	$21.80	+1.32 6.45%	$21.99	$21.99	-0.86%	243,968 234.58%	104,000
Most Recent Note for NHTC - 4/10/2015 12:40:23 PM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance, it matched its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. During a deep 7-month consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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	$29.22	-0.21 -0.71%	$29.94	$29.61	-1.32%	580,123 108.64%	534,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 4/10/2015 12:41:50 PM Touched new all-time highs again today following 8 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PRFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Perficient Inc	$21.27	+0.22 1.05%	$21.57	$21.19	0.38%	76,047 62.85%	121,000
Most Recent Note for PRFT - 4/10/2015 12:44:14 PM Making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 3/09/15 mid-day report - "Overhead supply up through the $24 level may act as resistance. Reported earnings +20% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly comparisons fail to satisfy the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$22.83	+0.44 1.97%	$22.97	$22.68	0.66%	24,911 71.17%	35,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 4/10/2015 12:47:07 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 9th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +54% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15. 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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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$249.46	-4.86 -1.91%	$252.96	$264.98	-5.86%	460,402 60.74%	758,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 4/10/2015 12:48:28 PM This Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recently found support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +19% for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). 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	$32.16	-0.09 -0.28%	$32.50	$32.44	-0.86%	373,215 58.31%	640,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 4/10/2015 12:50:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high after technically breaking out with big volume-driven gains. The 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$42.09	-0.26 -0.61%	$42.44	$45.80	-8.10%	43,915 59.34%	74,000
Most Recent Note for SMP - 4/10/2015 12:52:33 PM Making gradual progress since last noted in the 3/16/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +17% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ending December 31, 2014, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings increase (C criteria). This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a loss in FY '08."
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.26	+0.06 0.73%	$8.28	$8.89	-7.09%	40,652 84.69%	48,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 4/10/2015 12:53:16 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Recently approached multi-year highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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