Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2015
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 18002.75 53.16 (0.30%) | NASDAQ 5024.14 10.04 (0.20%) | S&P 500 2102.99 5.7 (0.27%)

Time of Screening : 4/22/2015 11:52:34 AM Report Released : 4/22/2015 1:03:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
More details about this report...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc	$191.97	-7.34 -3.68%	$199.48	1,876,966 200.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 934,100	$213.33 -10.01%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00 MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 4/22/2015 12:28:02 PM G - Reported earnings +72% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history. Pulling back today with above average volume, undercutting its 50 DMA line ($192.54). Its Relative Strength rating, now 74, remains below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/15/2015. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Amgen Inc	$168.32	-0.14 -0.08%	$173.60	$173.14	-2.78%	2,808,846 84.76%	3,314,000
Most Recent Note for AMGN - 4/22/2015 11:55:27 AM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a slow and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$65.49	+0.59 0.91%	$67.50	$65.67	-0.27%	729,494 97.01%	752,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 4/22/2015 11:57:07 AM Hit a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
APH - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Amphenol Corp Cl A	$57.52	-0.64 -1.10%	$57.69	$60.54	-4.99%	768,197 77.75%	988,000
Most Recent Note for APH - 4/22/2015 11:58:51 AM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's gap down for a loss. Reported Mar '15 earnings +14% on +7% sales. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AVOL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Avolon Holdings Limited	$22.15	+0.38 1.75%	$22.43	$22.43	-1.25%	191,617 74.56%	257,000
Most Recent Note for AVOL - 4/22/2015 12:01:04 PM Matched its 52-week high earlier with today's 4th consecutive gain marked by volume. Formed an orderly base above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 3/11/15 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BRCM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Broadcom Corp Cl A	$45.98	+2.00 4.55%	$46.81	$46.31	-0.71%	10,996,061 197.27%	5,574,000
Most Recent Note for BRCM - 4/22/2015 12:04:14 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +94% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concerns and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$38.04	+0.11 0.29%	$38.04	$42.00	-9.43%	21,956 84.45%	26,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 4/22/2015 12:06:04 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line and above its 200 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 4/13/15 mid-day report - "Earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '14."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$27.17	-1.40 -4.88%	$28.64	$29.29	-7.26%	6,907,507 164.03%	4,211,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 4/22/2015 12:10:02 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's considerable loss. Reported +5% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter and prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 4/26/13 mid-day report - "It may be an interesting turnaround story however, fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$33.93	+1.91 5.97%	$34.29	$32.73	3.67%	654,516 222.62%	294,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 4/22/2015 12:13:17 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs this week with 2 considerable volume-driven gains including a big gap up on the prior session. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/31/15 mid-day report. Reported +7% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentally, FY '13 earnings were just below FY '12 earnings, a flaw in the A criteria.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
EWBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks East West Bancorp Inc	$42.01	+0.02 0.05%	$42.56	$42.31	-0.71%	728,180 104.62%	696,000
Most Recent Note for EWBC - 4/22/2015 12:15:32 PM Reported earnings +23% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation and dipped below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 3/24/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$36.33	+0.16 0.44%	$36.38	$37.75	-3.76%	482,343 66.26%	728,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 4/22/2015 12:18:25 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +45% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 3/12/15 mid-day report - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$18.20	+0.03 0.14%	$18.55	$19.06	-4.54%	1,064,915 80.80%	1,318,000
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 4/22/2015 12:21:04 PM Reported earnings +13% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high and recently finding support near its 50 DMA line.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$61.20	-0.67 -1.08%	$62.09	$66.35	-7.76%	540,490 65.75%	822,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 4/22/2015 12:22:40 PM Slumping further today after violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Made gradual progress but it has not formed a sound base since 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)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HAS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Hasbro Inc	$72.41	-1.14 -1.55%	$73.34	$74.75	-3.13%	1,504,578 107.70%	1,397,000
Most Recent Note for HAS - 4/22/2015 12:24:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 4/20/15. 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 noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons have been below guidelines for this toymaker."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$20.70	-0.17 -0.81%	$20.90	$22.80	-9.21%	130,417 72.86%	179,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 4/22/2015 12:25:50 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 5 small losses. It still may be building an orderly base, however 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$103.09	+0.59 0.58%	$106.87	$105.44	-2.23%	212,187 78.59%	270,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 4/22/2015 12:33:31 PM Hit another new 52-week high today, however it is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +35% on +66% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum (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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.37	+0.04 0.92%	$4.40	$4.44	-1.58%	23,400 80.69%	29,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 4/22/2015 12:36:00 PM Matched its 52-week high while tallying a 4th consecutive gain today with above average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Recent quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '11. The Finance - Commercial Loans industry group has a low Group Relative Strength Rating of 23, and the lack of leadership (L criteria) in the group is cause for concern. The fact-based investment system's guidelines say that low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$53.85	-2.33 -4.15%	$59.98	$57.02	-5.56%	453,909 118.82%	382,000
Most Recent Note for MANH - 4/22/2015 12:41:18 PM Broke out from a short flat base on the prior session, and it hit new all-time highs again today then reversed into the red. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after rising from a previously noted 9-month cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +31% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, an improvement after prior quarterly comparisons matching or just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Following a downturn in its FY '09 earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong earnings growth.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MAS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Masco Corp	$26.71	+0.36 1.37%	$26.93	$27.40	-2.52%	2,373,090 74.07%	3,204,000
Most Recent Note for MAS - 4/22/2015 12:43:44 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive gain nearly challenging its 52-week high. Held its ground in a tight trading range since last noted in the 2/09/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$87.87	-2.14 -2.38%	$89.56	$90.17	-2.55%	130,028 70.29%	185,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 4/22/2015 12:46:48 PM Pulling back from new 52-week and all-time highs with today's loss. No resistance remains due to overheard supply. Reported earnings +41% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings and fundamental concerns remain.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$74.15	+0.08 0.11%	$75.40	$74.90	-1.00%	8,610,779 103.36%	8,331,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 4/22/2015 12:47:41 PM Gapped up for another new high on the prior session. Spiked to 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."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$60.73	+1.56 2.64%	$60.80	$61.92	-1.92%	135,665 68.87%	197,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 4/22/2015 12:49:04 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and today's 3rd consecutive gain has it nearly challenging its 52-week high. 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Perrigo Co Plc	$198.37	+5.55 2.88%	$200.95	$215.73	-8.05%	2,020,328 111.25%	1,816,000
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 4/22/2015 12:52:35 PM Reported earnings +41% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Perched near its 52-week high following 4/08/15 news it will be acquired by Mylan NV (MYL). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/12.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$21.58	+0.63 3.01%	$22.11	$23.11	-6.62%	64,388 84.72%	76,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 4/22/2015 12:55:08 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line this week and it remains perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +90% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$23.99	+0.12 0.50%	$24.16	$24.00	-0.04%	327,684 104.36%	314,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 4/22/2015 12:57:29 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 13th gain in the span of 14 sessions. Undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded since noted with caution in the 3/02/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Computer - Networking firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$21.10	-0.70 -3.21%	$21.53	$23.73	-11.08%	33,977 91.83%	37,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 4/22/2015 1:00:17 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support in the $20 area. Reported earnings +56% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Shares split 2:1 effective 2/05/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$82.04	-1.48 -1.77%	$84.05	$88.15	-6.93%	3,356,039 154.02%	2,179,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 4/22/2015 1:03:18 PM Abruptly retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven losses following a report that earnings were -17% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.