Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2015
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Time of Screening : 4/21/2015 12:06:53 PM Report Released : 4/21/2015 12:56:01 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$152.22	+5.71 3.90%	$153.10	1,830,150 130.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,405,000	$150.44 1.18%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45 MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 4/21/2015 12:41:55 PM Y - Hitting new highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain, and a strong finish may help clinch a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. During its recent consolidation it found support above its 50 DMA line ($141.90) and well above prior lows in the $134 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/17/2015. 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	$39.26	-0.96 -2.39%	$41.20	$40.32	-2.63%	132,468 132.47%	100,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 4/21/2015 12:07:49 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Very extended from any sound base after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 6.17 million shares in the public float. 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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CDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service CDK Global, Inc	$47.77	+0.18 0.38%	$48.47	$49.80	-4.08%	838,603 101.77%	824,000
Most Recent Note for CDK - 4/21/2015 12:08:18 PM Perched near its 52-week high, finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +37% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$47.85	+1.09 2.33%	$48.03	$49.66	-3.64%	77,885 66.00%	118,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 4/21/2015 12:10:05 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +14% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 1/21/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05."
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$19.74	+0.67 3.51%	$19.88	$19.40	1.75%	27,473 101.75%	27,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 4/21/2015 12:10:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Extended from any sound base following a big streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CRTO - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Criteo SA Ads	$43.69	+1.31 3.09%	$43.86	$46.50	-6.04%	392,513 66.53%	590,000
Most Recent Note for CRTO - 4/21/2015 12:12:35 PM Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with strong sales revenues increases. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after recent volume-driven gains, however it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $60 level.
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CUK - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Carnival Plc Adr	$47.47	+0.16 0.34%	$47.75	$50.10	-5.25%	229,027 79.80%	287,000
Most Recent Note for CUK - 4/21/2015 12:13:36 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 4/20/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new products or services."
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$20.92	+1.62 8.39%	$20.96	$21.20	-1.32%	71,151 73.35%	97,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 4/21/2015 12:15:28 PM After noted in the 3/10/14 mid-day report with caution it went through a deep consolidation. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Recent mid-day reports in April '15 have repeatedly 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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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$62.34	-1.91 -2.97%	$64.69	$66.35	-6.04%	819,568 101.43%	808,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 4/21/2015 12:20:24 PM Slumping near its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Made gradual progress but it has not formed a sound base since last noted in the 2/04/15 mid-day report - "Earnings were +26% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 3rd quarterly comparison. Shares split 2:1 on 12/30/14 as it marked its all-time high. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/05/13. Annual earnings have improved following a downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings (A criteria)."
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HAS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Hasbro Inc	$74.18	+0.02 0.03%	$74.75	$74.36	-0.24%	1,615,850 119.69%	1,350,000
Most Recent Note for HAS - 4/21/2015 12:23:01 PM Holding its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +50% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 and 200 DMA lines then rebounded since last noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons have been below guidelines for this toymaker."
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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$51.05	-0.58 -1.12%	$52.89	$52.43	-2.63%	407,038 83.24%	489,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 4/21/2015 12:24:15 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +16% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, the Aerospace/Defense firm's 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$68.48	-1.10 -1.58%	$70.68	$72.40	-5.41%	304,570 82.32%	370,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 4/21/2015 12:27:06 PM Consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high, it reversed early gains today and is pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($66.97). Reported +64% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and gave encouraging guidance. Showed more bullish action in recent weeks and stayed above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/17/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +76% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and strong quarterly earnings comparisons satisfy the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings history makes it not a match with the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08."
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$54.80	-0.16 -0.28%	$55.12	$56.29	-2.66%	38,354 65.01%	59,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 4/21/2015 12:28:11 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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KE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards Kimball Electronics Inc	$14.14	+0.08 0.57%	$14.19	$14.37	-1.60%	59,206 71.33%	83,000
Most Recent Note for KE - 4/21/2015 12:30:39 PM Challenging its 52-week high with gains this week after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Remains in good technical shape, however, the 4/01/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$103.91	-0.60 -0.57%	$105.44	$104.70	-0.75%	214,313 80.27%	267,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 4/21/2015 12:34:54 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +45% on +75% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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MAN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Manpowergroup	$85.06	+0.06 0.07%	$88.00	$87.67	-2.98%	932,558 129.52%	720,000
Most Recent Note for MAN - 4/21/2015 12:37:38 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 12/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues have been waning or flat, not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed improved earnings increases, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a fundamental flaw raising concerns."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$104.07	+2.23 2.18%	$104.31	$110.00	-5.39%	248,972 67.11%	371,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 4/21/2015 12:38:34 PM Sputtering just below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Noted with caution in the 2/11/15 mid-day report following M&A news - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and it has a small supply (S criteria) of only 57.3 million shares outstanding. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate has shown deceleration."
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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$74.21	+6.17 9.06%	$74.44	$72.62	2.19%	26,504,306 352.31%	7,523,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 4/21/2015 12:40:23 PM Gapped up today for another new high. Spiked to a new highs with recent 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$31.71	+1.49 4.93%	$32.19	$30.62	3.56%	777,219 136.12%	571,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 4/21/2015 12:41:22 PM Powering to new all-time highs again today while adding to an impressive streak of 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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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$68.64	-0.91 -1.31%	$69.89	$71.42	-3.89%	303,385 77.79%	390,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 4/21/2015 12:49:10 PM Pulling back with higher volume today, slumping toward its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $64 area defining important near-term support. Last noted in the 3/26/15 mid-day report with caution - "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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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$77.88	+0.08 0.10%	$78.89	$84.92	-8.29%	98,353 84.06%	117,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 4/21/2015 12:50:36 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down on 4/17/15. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$21.89	-0.37 -1.66%	$22.38	$23.73	-7.75%	25,054 69.59%	36,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 4/21/2015 12:51:53 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of gains marked by volume. 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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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$62.75	-0.20 -0.31%	$63.29	$64.99	-3.45%	222,694 74.48%	299,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 4/21/2015 12:52:57 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 2/03/15 mid-day report with caution after gapping up following a $2.7 Billion M&A deal with Advent Software Inc. Reported earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings increases showed deceleration and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Made gradual progress since dipping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/06/14.
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$84.11	-3.65 -4.16%	$85.78	$88.15	-4.58%	7,259,470 364.25%	1,993,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 4/21/2015 12:55:07 PM Abruptly retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session with a gap down and volume-driven loss today following earnings news for the Mar '15 quarter. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 2/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +33% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, an improvement after the 2 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/14 based on fundamental and technical weakness."
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$35.99	-0.06 -0.17%	$36.23	$37.31	-3.54%	256,608 75.03%	342,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 4/21/2015 12:55:32 PM Still Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today, holding its ground following a streak of gains. This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 10/20/14 mid-day report. It also reported +6% earnings on +35% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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