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

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND, 2015
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Time of Screening : 7/22/2015 12:03:01 PM Report Released : 7/22/2015 1:14:24 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc	$212.09	-25.46 -10.72%	$214.47	3,774,632 296.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,275,000	$242.37 -12.50%	6/8/2015	$209.97	PP = $213.43 MB = $224.10
Most Recent Note - 7/22/2015 12:44:39 PM G - Reported earnings +40% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Gapped down today for a considerable loss then rebounded near its 50 DMA line ($214.70) and prior highs in the $213 area defining important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/8/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$124.06	-6.69 -5.12%	$124.94	$134.54	-7.79%	71,012,993 164.35%	43,208,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 7/22/2015 12:06:32 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and slumping toward important support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +45% on +33% sales for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$88.17	-3.23 -3.53%	$89.68	$96.58	-8.71%	317,986 121.37%	262,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 7/22/2015 12:08:43 PM Violated its 50 DMA line today with a 2nd consecutive gap down while abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. The 7/21/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +28% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above 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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CATY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Cathay General Bancorp	$34.07	+1.05 3.18%	$34.75	$33.69	1.13%	563,054 91.40%	616,000
Most Recent Note for CATY - 7/22/2015 12:12:56 PM Gapped up hitting another new high today. Reported earnings +27% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 6/09/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CFNL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Cardinal Financial Corp	$22.97	+0.10 0.45%	$23.14	$23.80	-3.48%	101,639 75.29%	135,000
Most Recent Note for CFNL - 7/22/2015 12:18:53 PM Repeatedly noted perched near its 52-week high, prior mid-day reports have cautioned members - "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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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$61.06	-0.34 -0.55%	$61.37	$64.92	-5.95%	97,292 77.83%	125,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 7/22/2015 12:22:41 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and 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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CRWN - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Crown Media Holdings A	$4.65	+0.03 0.65%	$4.68	$4.79	-2.92%	114,980 124.98%	92,000
Most Recent Note for CRWN - 7/22/2015 12:25:16 PM Stubbornly holding its ground after rallying into new 52-week high territory following a cup shaped base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarters through Mar '15. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior negative earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods leave fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$58.43	+1.24 2.17%	$58.50	$58.50	-0.12%	281,450 76.90%	366,000
Most Recent Note for EVR - 7/22/2015 12:29:04 PM Recently wedging toward 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings -2% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior earnings increases were better than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after damaging losses in FY '07-09.
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FCB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks FCB Financial Holdings, Inc	$35.01	+2.04 6.19%	$35.99	$33.44	4.69%	277,705 96.76%	287,000
Most Recent Note for FCB - 7/22/2015 12:31:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +73% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concern remain as the prior earnings history for this Banks - Southeast firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FIX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Comfort Systems U S A	$25.02	+0.80 3.30%	$25.12	$24.46	2.29%	237,851 84.95%	280,000
Most Recent Note for FIX - 7/22/2015 12:34:11 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, rallying from the orderly flat base previously noted. The 7/17/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$711.18	+15.83 2.28%	$713.33	$705.60	0.79%	1,943,456 93.53%	2,078,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 7/22/2015 12:34:34 PM Stubbornly holding its ground perched at all-time highs following a "breakaway gap" on 7/17/15. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08.
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HAWK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Blackhawk Network Cl A	$44.37	+1.72 4.03%	$45.69	$43.87	1.14%	1,009,039 169.87%	594,000
Most Recent Note for HAWK - 7/22/2015 12:41:12 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind today's considerable gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $40 area. Rebounded from support at its 200 DMA line in late May. Reported earnings +36% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system. Patient 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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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$50.99	+0.97 1.94%	$51.08	$52.89	-3.59%	424,533 91.10%	466,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 7/22/2015 12:43:12 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today after prior lows in the $48 area again acted as support. Reported earnings +15% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, the Aerospace/Defense firm's 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$117.71	+5.31 4.72%	$118.47	$118.57	-0.73%	445,351 156.81%	284,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/22/2015 12:48:21 PM Rallying today after testing support at its 50 DMA line, trading within close striking distance of its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. The recent consolidation above its 50 DMA line has not been recognized as a sound base pattern. Patient investors may watch for a proper base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +39% on +63% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were 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.
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LKFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Lakeland Financial Corp	$44.20	+0.36 0.81%	$44.47	$45.01	-1.80%	33,736 78.46%	43,000
Most Recent Note for LKFN - 7/22/2015 12:51:20 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after recently finding prompt support at its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 10/16/14 mid-day report -"Sales revenues have shown no growth in recent quarterly comparisons and its prior earnings history has not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$67.48	+5.15 8.26%	$67.75	$62.90	7.28%	778,598 110.28%	706,000
Most Recent Note for MANH - 7/22/2015 12:56:52 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gap up gain, getting extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +28% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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."
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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$61.04	+2.63 4.50%	$61.21	$58.86	3.70%	263,163 166.56%	158,000
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 7/22/2015 12:59:27 PM Powering to new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +25% on +17% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 12/31/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11."
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$1,445.29	+23.79 1.67%	$1,449.00	$1,434.46	0.75%	26,284 109.52%	24,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 7/22/2015 1:00:54 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +44% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns."
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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$40.16	+0.15 0.37%	$40.94	$41.66	-3.60%	706,666 96.80%	730,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 7/22/2015 1:02:33 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Churned heavy volume on the prior session and the mid-day report cautioned members - "Stayed in a mostly tight trading range following a streak of gains after its considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/09/15 news of its planned real estate asset sale. Reported earnings +18% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$149.97	+3.88 2.66%	$150.75	$155.84	-3.77%	419,146 112.37%	373,000
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 7/22/2015 1:04:03 PM Rebounding today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/10/14 then went through a choppy consolidation. Reported earnings +23% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SEIC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services S E I Investments Co	$51.97	+2.41 4.86%	$53.86	$50.75	2.40%	1,051,750 191.23%	550,000
Most Recent Note for SEIC - 7/22/2015 1:05:51 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +20% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a good match concerning the C and A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/17/07.
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$256.80	+1.57 0.62%	$256.80	$264.98	-3.09%	651,443 145.09%	449,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/22/2015 1:07:31 PM Holding its ground perched near its 52-week high since noted with caution in the 7/16/15 mid-day report - "This Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, although it has earned high ranks."
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$97.15	-6.82 -6.56%	$99.73	$112.88	-13.94%	3,333,578 99.45%	3,352,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 7/22/2015 1:10:47 PM A rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed to help its outlook improve. Due to report earnings on 7/23/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Gapped down today, slumping after meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line when recently trying to rebound. Damaging volume-driven losses were noted as they triggered technical sell signals and on 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$225.95	-3.28 -1.43%	$229.60	$234.91	-3.82%	302,598 107.69%	281,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 7/22/2015 1:12:12 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +13% on +5% sales for the Mar '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25%* minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12."*
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$38.67	+4.19 12.15%	$39.30	$36.27	6.62%	393,249 348.01%	113,000
Most Recent Note for VASC - 7/22/2015 1:13:01 PM Reported earnings +38% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines".
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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$132.05	+1.42 1.09%	$133.51	$137.39	-3.89%	398,103 85.98%	463,000
Most Recent Note for WAT - 7/22/2015 1:14:21 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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