Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, May 18th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MAY 18TH, 2015
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DOW 18280.5 7.94 (0.04%) | NASDAQ 5065.02 16.73 (0.33%) | S&P 500 2127.47 4.74 (0.22%)

Time of Screening : 5/18/2015 12:08:05 AM Report Released : 5/18/2015 12:58:59 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$80.25	+0.39 0.49%	$81.31	998,705 77.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,294,000	$79.97 0.35%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49 MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/18/2015 12:03:56 PM Y - Perched at its all- time today. Big gain above its pivot point on the prior session backed by +73% above average volume triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/12/2015. Click here.
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EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$67.42	+1.18 1.78%	$68.05	297,553 69.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 426,000	$70.49 -4.36%	5/18/2015	$67.42	PP = $70.59 MB = $74.12
Most Recent Note - 5/18/2015 12:18:08 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point based in its 4/13/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or ad-on) technical buy signal. Found support last week while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and above prior lows defining near-term support. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/15/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc AAC Holdings, Inc	$38.57	+1.56 4.22%	$39.05	$38.43	0.36%	335,928 163.07%	206,000
Most Recent Note for AAC - 5/18/2015 12:00:29 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +200% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with great increases. Went though a choppy consolidation since last note with caution in the 2/25/15 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern. Up from its $15* IPO on 10/02/14."*
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$38.63	-0.07 -0.18%	$38.84	$39.87	-3.11%	312,532 92.74%	337,000
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 5/18/2015 12:06:40 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after finding support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +4% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09.
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CALM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products Cal-Maine Foods Inc	$59.70	+4.75 8.64%	$59.80	$56.19	6.25%	784,634 108.68%	722,000
Most Recent Note for CALM - 5/18/2015 12:07:46 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since the 12/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members - 'Fundamental concerns remain as its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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CMCM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Cheetah Mobile Inc	$29.69	-0.84 -2.75%	$30.68	$30.84	-3.73%	1,008,363 80.35%	1,255,000
Most Recent Note for CMCM - 5/18/2015 12:10:30 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it touched a new 52-week high on the prior session while tallying a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. It is on the right side of an 8 month cup shaped base without a handle, not sound base pattern, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Due to report earnings on May 19th. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, while it has made choppy progress since its $14 IPO on 5/08/14."
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$25.11	+0.31 1.24%	$25.97	$25.49	-1.50%	152,958 231.75%	66,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 5/18/2015 12:10:57 PM Today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain has it rallying further into new high territory. Very extended from any sound base, and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +50% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (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	$48.91	+0.62 1.28%	$49.23	$48.74	0.35%	453,357 72.19%	628,000
Most Recent Note for CRTO - 5/18/2015 12:12:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Technically, last week it broke out above previously noted resistance in the $45-46 area. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria), it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $60 level."*
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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$16.02	+0.11 0.66%	$16.22	$16.14	-0.77%	46,937 151.41%	31,000
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 5/18/2015 12:13:52 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 12th consecutive gain. It technically broke out last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady."
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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$22.36	-0.04 -0.18%	$22.45	$22.82	-2.02%	152,731 66.69%	229,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 5/18/2015 12:19:12 PM The 5/11/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Perched at multi-year highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$12.11	+0.82 7.25%	$12.11	$11.73	3.23%	48,977 61.22%	80,000
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 5/18/2015 12:20:46 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Tallied 2 consecutive volume-driven gains last week for new highs. Found support recently at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $9 area. Reported earnings +113% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members- "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. Low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.60	-0.14 -2.95%	$4.78	$4.76	-3.36%	73,081 208.80%	35,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 5/18/2015 12:23:47 PM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance, it touched a new 52-week high today then abruptly retreated toward its 50 DMA line with a big loss on heavy volume. No resistance remained due to overhead supply, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Recent quarterly earnings increases through Mar '15 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 35, and the lack of leadership (L criteria) in the group is cause for concern. It has a very small supply of only 2.32 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. The fact-based investment system's guidelines say that low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$19.51	-0.29 -1.46%	$19.80	$20.31	-3.94%	15,277 61.11%	25,000
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 5/18/2015 12:25:34 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +26% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarters did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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NHTC - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Natural Health Trends Corp	$32.84	+1.69 5.43%	$33.45	$32.98	-0.42%	314,440 103.78%	303,000
Most Recent Note for NHTC - 5/18/2015 12:27:19 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains, and it is very extended from any sound base. There are 10 top-rated funds reportedly owning an interest through Mar '15, and it has only 7.74 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. During a deep 7-month consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '15 showed strong sales and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Disciplined investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$36.61	+0.39 1.06%	$37.05	$37.37	-2.05%	525,508 77.17%	681,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 5/18/2015 12:28:13 PM Perched at all-time highs following an impressive streak of gains. 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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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$21.82	-0.56 -2.50%	$22.71	$23.34	-6.51%	31,338 78.35%	40,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 5/18/2015 12:30:22 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground since last noted with caution in the 5/13/15 mid-day report - "After considerable volume-driven gains it is very extended from prior highs in the $15 area. Reported earnings +38% on +54% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 3rd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PLL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pall Corp	$123.79	+0.09 0.07%	$123.91	$124.61	-0.66%	1,930,541 135.38%	1,426,000
Most Recent Note for PLL - 5/18/2015 12:31:08 PM Gapped up for new 52-week and all-time highs last week on news Danaher Corp (DHR) will buy the company for about $13.56 billion. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +7% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history improved steadily following a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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PMC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Drug Services Pharmerica Corp	$30.31	+0.56 1.88%	$30.31	$32.10	-5.58%	179,690 57.78%	311,000
Most Recent Note for PMC - 5/18/2015 12:33:04 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs, it endured distributional pressure last week. The 5/13/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported +30% earnings on +13% sales for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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QCRH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Q C R Holdings Inc	$20.75	+0.16 0.78%	$20.79	$20.89	-0.67%	26,472 110.30%	24,000
Most Recent Note for QCRH - 5/18/2015 12:34:41 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, the prior report cautioned members - "Very extended from any sound base after a streak of volume-driven gains following a new Public Offering on 5/07/15. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$67.21	-0.79 -1.16%	$67.39	$71.79	-6.38%	214,704 67.52%	318,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 5/18/2015 12:35:27 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SPNS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Sapiens Intl Corp	$9.40	+0.05 0.53%	$9.40	$9.41	-0.11%	35,006 74.48%	47,000
Most Recent Note for SPNS - 5/18/2015 12:38:56 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a big gain on above average volume last week. Reported earnings +43% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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SYNA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Synaptics Inc	$93.79	+3.56 3.95%	$94.05	$93.27	0.56%	785,347 117.92%	666,000
Most Recent Note for SYNA - 5/18/2015 12:43:19 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +162% on +134% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 4/25/14 mid-day report with caution - "Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history showed a downturn in 2012, leaving fundamental concerns. After a streak of negative quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons it showed great improvements in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '13 quarters. Its small supply of 30.1 million shares (the S criteria) outstanding could contribute to especially great volatility in the event of institutional accumulation or distribution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 312 in Mar '13 to 391 in Dec '13, which is good news concerning the I criteria. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/09."
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TASR - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services T A S E R International	$32.16	-0.81 -2.46%	$32.34	$35.00	-8.11%	2,605,491 107.53%	2,423,000
Most Recent Note for TASR - 5/18/2015 12:44:30 PM Still consolidating following a rally to new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +117% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. It may be an interesting turnaround story, however its earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$22.24	+2.29 11.48%	$22.30	$20.04	10.98%	83,202 244.71%	34,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 5/18/2015 12:46:55 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain after a "breakaway gap". Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, now perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up through $19.75. Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '14, and Mar '15 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain. 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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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$9.19	+0.16 1.77%	$9.20	$9.05	1.55%	337,384 613.43%	55,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 5/18/2015 4:30:10 AM test list
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$9.59	+0.40 4.35%	$9.67	$9.20	4.24%	127,720 212.87%	60,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 5/18/2015 12:48:59 PM Perched at new multi-year highs with today's gap up and 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +240% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. 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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