Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 24th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 24TH, 2014
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DOW 17077.33 -9.3 (-0.05%) | NASDAQ 4467 -6.7 (-0.15%) | S&P 500 1989.45 2.44 (0.12%)

Time of Screening : 7/24/2014 11:56:49 AM Report Released : 7/24/2014 1:10:48 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$76.00	+4.71 6.61%	$76.74	78,010,556 177.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 43,972,000	$72.59 4.70%	7/24/2014	$76.00	PP = $72.69 MB = $76.32
Most Recent Note - 7/24/2014 12:29:55 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/11/14 high plus 10 cents. Today's "breakaway gap" following strong earnings news for the Jun '14 quarter is triggering a technical buy signal. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation and stayed well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/04/14 due to weakness. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/4/2014. Click here.
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UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A	$69.49	+8.86 14.60%	$69.74	6,224,615 248.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,500,000	$62.40 11.35%	7/10/2014	$58.50	PP = $60.79 MB = $63.83
Most Recent Note - 7/24/2014 1:04:15 PM Y - Reported strong Jun '14 quarterly results and raised guidance. Hitting new 52-week highs and trading up considerably with today's "breakaway gap" and 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume, rallying from the previously noted "cup-with-handle" base. A breakaway gap is the one noted exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above prior highs, however risk increases. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/10/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$76.81	+2.75 3.71%	$79.13	$74.28	3.41%	2,177,810 138.80%	1,569,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 7/24/2014 11:59:03 AM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth has been below guidelines.
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ASH - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Ashland Inc	$108.17	+1.69 1.59%	$108.61	$110.02	-1.68%	402,734 78.05%	516,000
Most Recent Note for ASH - 7/24/2014 12:00:48 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Gapped up today after finding support at its 50 DMA line, rebounding toward its all-time highs with little resistance remaining due to overhead supply.
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ASX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Advancd Semicdtr Eng Adr	$6.27	-0.31 -4.71%	$6.41	$6.89	-9.00%	1,558,384 183.12%	851,000
Most Recent Note for ASX - 7/24/2014 12:02:58 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Last noted at its 52-week high with caution in the 7/02/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain.Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BFR - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks B B V A Banco Frances Sa	$13.22	+0.37 2.88%	$13.65	$14.20	-6.90%	374,224 99.00%	378,000
Most Recent Note for BFR - 7/24/2014 12:04:32 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, staying well above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/14/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals for this Argentine bank are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CAT - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Caterpillar Inc	$105.20	-3.18 -2.93%	$106.23	$111.46	-5.62%	4,372,242 129.05%	3,388,000
Most Recent Note for CAT - 7/24/2014 12:07:43 PM Goliath company in the Machinery - Construction/Mining industry gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line following its Jun '14 quarterly earnings report. It had wedged higher with gains lacking volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 6/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35%* on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain."*
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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$85.78	-3.34 -3.75%	$87.76	$90.50	-5.22%	4,681,449 96.47%	4,853,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 7/24/2014 12:11:10 PM Gapped down today with higher volume while retreating from its 52-week high, a sign of distributional pressure following its Jun '14 quarterly earnings report. Last noted with caution in the 7/09/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as the 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '14 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."
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DPS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks Dr Pepper Snapple Group	$61.11	+2.67 4.57%	$61.32	$60.50	1.01%	1,794,338 126.90%	1,414,000
Most Recent Note for DPS - 7/24/2014 12:13:39 PM Gapped up today with a considerable volume-driven gain while hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, clearing a sound base after after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Sales revenues and earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$36.47	+0.43 1.19%	$36.65	$38.64	-5.62%	2,861,397 78.80%	3,631,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 7/24/2014 12:15:30 PM Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its 52-week high with heavy volume while testing support at its 50 DMA line again. Made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/07/14. Reported earnings versus a year ago loss on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamentals concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings through Mar '14 and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$113.99	+3.18 2.87%	$117.77	$116.71	-2.33%	2,710,865 274.38%	988,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 7/24/2014 12:31:46 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress and went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth."
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GILD - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Gilead Sciences Inc	$90.94	+0.60 0.66%	$92.97	$90.98	-0.04%	13,628,344 125.18%	10,887,000
Most Recent Note for GILD - 7/24/2014 12:34:07 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +372% on +136% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 6/09/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +208% on +97% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$12.37	+0.81 7.01%	$12.54	$11.87	4.21%	4,205,337 91.26%	4,608,000
Most Recent Note for GPK - 7/24/2014 12:35:50 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, clearing a sound base. Found support at its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 6/18/14 mid-day report - "Completed another Secondary Offering on 5/21/14. Reported earnings +30% on -3% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/13/14, 11/21/13, 6/03/13, 3/21/13 and on 12/12/12. Quarterly sales and earnings increases (C criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$101.67	+3.60 3.67%	$106.62	$99.99	1.68%	695,095 98.60%	705,000
Most Recent Note for HBI - 7/24/2014 12:37:23 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +44% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -"Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$174.47	-6.17 -3.42%	$185.00	$184.49	-5.43%	1,559,589 103.83%	1,502,000
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 7/24/2014 12:40:51 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then abruptly reversed into the red. Reported earnings +33% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Stalled after last noted with caution in the 6/30/14 mid-day report while rising from a cup-with-handle base - "Held its ground stubbornly following an impressive spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +15% on +27% sales for the Mar '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) remains a concern. Sales revenues and earnings growth slumped below guidelines after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/17/09. It had just been featured in the May 2009 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here).'"
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IPG - NYSE - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Interpublic Group Of Cos	$20.10	+0.25 1.26%	$20.37	$19.89	1.06%	6,094,562 85.16%	7,157,000
Most Recent Note for IPG - 7/24/2014 12:43:05 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +39% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$52.17	+1.29 2.54%	$52.78	$53.18	-1.90%	827,616 107.07%	773,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 7/24/2014 12:45:44 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported strong earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$15.44	+2.11 15.83%	$15.52	$16.88	-8.53%	2,246,315 533.57%	421,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 7/24/2014 12:48:55 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain following strong results for the Jun '14 quarter and raised guidance. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$41.43	+0.66 1.62%	$43.00	$43.49	-4.74%	245,955 94.96%	259,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 7/24/2014 12:50:44 PM Building a base-on-base pattern above prior highs and support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 6/12/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +129% on +17% for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison showing an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline. The three prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08."
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NXPI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Nxp Semiconductors N V	$66.15	+1.61 2.49%	$67.30	$67.79	-2.42%	3,523,065 131.60%	2,677,000
Most Recent Note for NXPI - 7/24/2014 12:56:15 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line with no overhead supply to act as resistance, however it has not formed a proper base. Disciplined investors may watch for a proper base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/14/14, and earlier Secondary Offerings on 2/04/13, 3/08/13, 9/13/13, and 12/10/13. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) through Jun '14 have shown strong growth and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is a good match the investment system guidelines.
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OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$102.95	-0.02 -0.02%	$103.01	$106.30	-3.15%	3,651,571 376.06%	971,000
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 7/24/2014 12:56:50 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 6/13/14 news it will be acquired by Priceline Group Inc (PCLN). Prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +0% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/11."
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R - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Ryder System Inc	$90.80	+1.10 1.23%	$90.82	$91.23	-0.47%	372,820 77.19%	483,000
Most Recent Note for R - 7/24/2014 12:59:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. The 7/14/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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RHI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Robert Half Intl Inc	$51.78	+0.08 0.15%	$52.02	$53.08	-2.45%	630,763 78.45%	804,000
Most Recent Note for RHI - 7/24/2014 1:01:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 7/23/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20%* on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and prior quarterly earnings were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$19.00	+0.52 2.81%	$19.11	$19.20	-1.04%	16,411 117.22%	14,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 7/24/2014 1:02:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +148% on +73% sales for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its choppy consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/12/14 mid-day report - "This thinly-traded stock still remains perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings -10% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. 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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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$253.97	-1.07 -0.42%	$254.58	$258.55	-1.77%	1,380,629 101.89%	1,355,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/24/2014 1:03:27 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after AbbVie's higher takeover bid. Reported earnings +42% on +20% for the Jun '14 quarter. This Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group tallied an impressive spurt of big volume-driven gains in recent weeks yet it was noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +41% on +18% sales for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. It has earned high ranks, however it was previously noted - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$13.70	+2.10 18.10%	$14.10	$13.15	4.18%	1,430,694 644.46%	222,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 7/24/2014 1:07:41 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high after reporting strong Jun '14 quarterly results and raised guidance. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 6/18/14 mid-day report - "Showed strong earnings increases in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarters but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is 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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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$32.01	+0.99 3.19%	$32.25	$33.15	-3.44%	1,338,129 86.67%	1,544,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 7/24/2014 1:10:25 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Last noted with caution in the 7/10/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +38% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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