Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, July 17th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JULY 17TH, 2015
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DOW 18120.25 70.08 (0.39%) | NASDAQ 5163.18 64.24 (1.26%) | S&P 500 2124.29 16.89 (0.80%)

Time of Screening : 7/17/2015 12:01:46 PM Report Released : 7/17/2015 12:46:19 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$94.32	+0.29 0.31%	$95.11	$94.49	-0.18%	195,594 78.87%	248,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 7/17/2015 12:03:19 PM Touching another new 52-week high today. Made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 6/24/15 mid-day report - "Reported +26% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$26.10	-0.70 -2.61%	$26.73	$27.54	-5.23%	105,346 65.43%	161,000
Most Recent Note for ACET - 7/17/2015 12:04:25 PM This Chemicals - Specialty firm hit new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain following new analyst coverage. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 6/10/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +42% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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ACIW - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software A C I Worldwide Inc	$24.09	+0.06 0.23%	$24.15	$25.80	-6.65%	1,810,026 318.67%	568,000
Most Recent Note for ACIW - 7/17/2015 12:05:05 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly earnings through Mar '15 have not satisfied the C criteria +25%* minimum earnings increase."*
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ASB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Associated Banc-Corp	$20.02	-0.37 -1.79%	$20.26	$20.95	-4.46%	630,991 75.12%	840,000
Most Recent Note for ASB - 7/17/2015 12:06:30 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '15 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$50.93	-0.16 -0.31%	$51.22	$54.01	-5.70%	101,837 72.74%	140,000
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 7/17/2015 12:10:41 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +51% on +6% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter. Su par sales revenues erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history do not match with the fundamental criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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CE - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified Celanese Corp	$64.52	-4.69 -6.78%	$70.00	$74.19	-13.03%	1,492,133 148.77%	1,003,000
Most Recent Note for CE - 7/17/2015 12:11:53 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss today. Reported earnings +7% on -17% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 2/01/11 mid-day report. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/02/08."
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CFNL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Cardinal Financial Corp	$23.11	-0.04 -0.15%	$23.27	$23.80	-2.92%	82,182 65.22%	126,000
Most Recent Note for CFNL - 7/17/2015 12:13:42 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '15, but its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a concern. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/22/13."
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COKE - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Coca Cola Btlg Consol	$154.61	+0.26 0.17%	$154.61	$175.50	-11.90%	54,977 157.08%	35,000
Most Recent Note for COKE - 7/17/2015 12:17:12 PM Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Showed improved sales and earnings increases in the Dec '14 and Mar '15 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady."
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$85.45	-1.33 -1.53%	$86.51	$88.23	-3.15%	409,525 74.32%	551,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 7/17/2015 12:18:59 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +12% on +1% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to lack of sales revenues growth which shows no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services.
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$110.89	-4.68 -4.05%	$115.32	$119.73	-7.38%	927,147 225.58%	411,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 7/17/2015 12:20:39 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss while retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good. Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system.
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$65.39	-0.20 -0.30%	$66.10	$66.71	-1.98%	8,626,527 96.91%	8,902,000
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 7/17/2015 12:21:18 PM Reported earnings +9% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however sub par fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$95.03	+4.18 4.60%	$95.39	$90.99	4.44%	30,966,015 131.35%	23,576,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 7/17/2015 12:24:28 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs. Getting extended from the previously noted advanced "3-weeks tight" base above prior highs. Due to report Jun '15 earnings 7/29/15. Earnings +20% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system, raising fundamental concerns. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/15.
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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$23.67	+0.56 2.42%	$23.75	$23.96	-1.21%	237,980 88.47%	269,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 7/17/2015 12:26:38 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and building an orderly flat base while perched at multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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FLTX - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Fleetmatics Group Plc	$48.52	+1.14 2.41%	$48.60	$49.47	-1.92%	318,786 74.31%	429,000
Most Recent Note for FLTX - 7/17/2015 12:30:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains lacking great volume conviction. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +74% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$17.82	+0.37 2.09%	$17.85	$17.80	0.08%	830,327 99.44%	835,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 7/17/2015 12:31:37 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted with caution in the 5/26/15 mid-day report - "Completed a new Public Offering on 3/25/15. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Mar '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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HAS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Hasbro Inc	$77.69	-0.73 -0.93%	$79.00	$78.99	-1.65%	658,994 65.90%	1,000,000
Most Recent Note for HAS - 7/17/2015 12:32:23 PM Perched near its 52-week high, and it made gradual progress 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. 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	$50.61	-0.43 -0.84%	$50.98	$52.89	-4.31%	480,875 121.13%	397,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 7/17/2015 12:32:48 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line during a streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains after finding support near prior lows in the $48 area. There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high when noted with caution in the 4/21/15 mid-day report - "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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KNL - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Knoll Inc	$25.32	+0.05 0.20%	$25.49	$26.06	-2.84%	374,729 110.21%	340,000
Most Recent Note for KNL - 7/17/2015 12:36:18 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +57% on +1% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Sub par sales growth remains a fundamental concern. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$18.44	+0.06 0.33%	$18.71	$18.40	0.22%	74,782 89.03%	84,000
Most Recent Note for LION - 7/17/2015 12:37:59 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +59% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$58.50	-0.23 -0.39%	$58.60	$59.05	-0.93%	926,708 76.15%	1,217,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 7/17/2015 12:39:19 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm is perched at its all-time high after rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +22% on -3% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. A slight downturn in FY '14 hurt its good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$7.65	+0.08 1.06%	$7.98	$7.73	-1.03%	30,389 144.71%	21,000
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 7/17/2015 12:41:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '15 showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases, but its prior earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and 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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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$75.52	+1.90 2.58%	$76.11	$74.07	1.96%	121,622 155.93%	78,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 7/17/2015 12:43:10 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +21% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2015. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Previously noted downturn in its FY '11 earnings (A criteria) history has been followed by steady improvement, however fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/20/13 and 9/06/12."
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TCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Texas Capital Bancshares	$57.93	-2.54 -4.20%	$60.05	$63.70	-9.06%	373,731 85.13%	439,000
Most Recent Note for TCBI - 7/17/2015 12:43:35 PM Reported earnings +17% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25% or more earnings increases versus the year earlier (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since completing a new Public Offering when noted in the 11/13/14 mid-day report. Completed additional Public Offerings on 1/24/14 and 7/26/12.
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$87.63	+2.28 2.67%	$87.63	$89.46	-2.05%	1,157,698 66.88%	1,731,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 7/17/2015 12:45:02 PM Rebounding today following a gap down and volume-driven loss on the prior session while consolidating near its all time high. Fundamental concern remain since noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings were -17% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. 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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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$59.80	+1.18 2.01%	$59.86	$58.98	1.39%	121,286 120.09%	101,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 7/17/2015 12:46:16 PM Powering to new 52-week highs today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since 7/14/06 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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