Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 30th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2014
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DOW 16853.44 -58.67 (-0.35%) | NASDAQ 4451.88 9.18 (0.21%) | S&P 500 1968.03 -1.92 (-0.10%)

Time of Screening : 7/30/2014 11:59:00 AM Report Released : 7/30/2014 1:14:54 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
TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$144.24	+3.25 2.31%	$146.43	64,434 92.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 70,000	$149.89 -3.77%	7/30/2014	$144.24	PP = $149.99 MB = $157.49
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2014 1:08:02 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 7/14/14 high while building on an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Subsequent volume-driven gains to new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) buy signal. Tallying a volume-driven gain today. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/18/2014. Click here.
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TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc	$45.90	+0.88 1.95%	$47.83	2,601,551 86.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,991,000	$46.29 -0.84%	4/30/2014	$37.79	PP = $38.03 MB = $39.93
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2014 1:14:19 PM G - Hit a new 52-week high today yet erased much of its early gain. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +91% on +39% sales for the Jun '14 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/28/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$78.82	-3.06 -3.74%	$82.72	$85.72	-8.05%	2,614,859 128.62%	2,033,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 7/30/2014 12:02:06 PM Retreating further from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution -"Reported earnings +4% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 2 quarterly comparisons through Mar '14, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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APC - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Anadarko Petroleum Corp	$110.83	+1.60 1.46%	$113.00	$112.80	-1.75%	2,962,595 85.87%	3,450,000
Most Recent Note for APC - 7/30/2014 12:04:52 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then erased much of its early gain. Earnings and sales history has been erratic and below guidelines.
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BBL - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals B H P Billiton Plc Ads	$69.26	-1.76 -2.48%	$69.97	$71.44	-3.05%	490,357 119.02%	412,000
Most Recent Note for BBL - 7/30/2014 12:06:59 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after 8 consecutive gains. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BFR - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks B B V A Banco Frances Sa	$13.93	+1.53 12.34%	$14.85	$14.20	-1.90%	758,879 184.64%	411,000
Most Recent Note for BFR - 7/30/2014 12:08:25 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/24/14 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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BMA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Macro Sa Ads	$44.80	+5.04 12.68%	$51.96	$48.71	-8.03%	404,567 139.51%	290,000
Most Recent Note for BMA - 7/30/2014 12:11:01 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. This Argentina-based bank found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/10/14 mid-day report - "It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history. Reported earnings +65% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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BWA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Borg Warner Inc	$64.15	-0.38 -0.59%	$64.74	$67.49	-4.95%	1,024,474 89.24%	1,148,000
Most Recent Note for BWA - 7/30/2014 12:12:47 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Last noted with caution in the 7/17/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. A 2:1 split impacted its share price as of 12/17/13. This Auto/Truck -Original Equipment firm's fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$42.88	-0.23 -0.53%	$43.75	$45.80	-6.38%	451,366 88.85%	508,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 7/30/2014 12:14:16 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +52% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Endured distributional pressure following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high when noted with caution in the 7/07/14 mid-day report - "Its quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have improved recently. Poor annual earnings history (A criteria) including a loss in FY '09 were previously noted as fundamental concerns."
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$24.15	+0.08 0.33%	$24.48	$24.99	-3.36%	43,492 144.97%	30,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 7/30/2014 12:17:32 PM Reported earnings +113% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above the prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support in the $23 area.
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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$16.79	+1.67 11.06%	$18.50	$17.35	-3.21%	1,593,505 196.73%	810,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 7/30/2014 12:19:25 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/09/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +70% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$70.00	-1.73 -2.41%	$71.00	$74.46	-5.99%	884,275 167.48%	528,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 7/30/2014 12:21:52 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +11% on +9% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter. The 4/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Nov '13 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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GT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Goodyear Tire & Rubber	$25.90	-1.69 -6.13%	$27.45	$28.70	-9.76%	4,108,575 139.79%	2,939,000
Most Recent Note for GT - 7/30/2014 12:23:42 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +5% on -5% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 6/16/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on -8% sales for the Mar '14 quarter. Sales revenues have waned in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods, revealing no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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HNP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Huaneng Pwr Intl Adr	$45.13	-3.48 -7.16%	$45.66	$49.24	-8.35%	96,788 182.62%	53,000
Most Recent Note for HNP - 7/30/2014 12:27:13 PM Gapped down today for a considerable loss, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings -12% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. After recently topping its 2013 high prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history for this Chinese Utility - Electric firm has not been strong and steady and its sales revenues growth rate has been sub par."
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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$49.18	+3.78 8.33%	$49.18	$50.44	-2.50%	695,388 184.94%	376,000
Most Recent Note for HPY - 7/30/2014 12:39:33 PM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain, rallying near its 52-week high. Announced plans to acquire TouchNet Information Systems, Inc. Reported earnings +2% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar '14 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed better earnings but with sub par sales revenues growth. Dowturn in FY '09 and '10 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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HUN - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals Huntsman Corp	$27.10	+0.37 1.37%	$28.24	$28.87	-6.15%	2,618,723 106.32%	2,463,000
Most Recent Note for HUN - 7/30/2014 12:41:40 PM Erased much of its early gain after challenging its 52-week high today, retreating back below its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 7/15/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong earnings increases in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarterly comparisons but with sub par sales revenues growth following a streak of negative earnings comparisons. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a fundamental flaw."
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MWV - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Meadwestvaco Corp	$42.12	-0.70 -1.63%	$43.17	$44.72	-5.81%	1,350,136 122.52%	1,102,000
Most Recent Note for MWV - 7/30/2014 12:43:19 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved earnings while sales revenues increases were limited to the +1-6% range.
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PFBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Premier Financial Bncorp	$15.60	-0.03 -0.19%	$15.77	$16.99	-8.18%	11,479 81.99%	14,000
Most Recent Note for PFBI - 7/30/2014 12:44:24 PM Still consolidating in a tight trading range above its 50 DMA line near its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Recently rallied from a long flat base pattern. Reported earnings +46% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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RFMD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir R F Micro Devices Inc	$11.59	+0.21 1.80%	$11.70	$11.50	0.74%	9,427,226 93.09%	10,127,000
Most Recent Note for RFMD - 7/30/2014 12:48:49 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +167% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$44.89	+1.92 4.46%	$44.92	$47.94	-6.37%	421,171 194.99%	216,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 7/30/2014 12:54:12 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's considerable gain. Reported earnings -2% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 6/17/14 mid-day report - "Showing sub par sales revenues increases and earnings not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$250.21	-0.59 -0.24%	$250.87	$258.55	-3.23%	1,124,503 77.34%	1,454,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/30/2014 12:55:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high since AbbVie's 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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SNCR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Synchronoss Technologies	$40.74	+1.02 2.57%	$40.93	$41.40	-1.59%	240,663 75.68%	318,000
Most Recent Note for SNCR - 7/30/2014 1:03:37 PM Quickly getting extended from its prior base. Technically it broke out on the prior session, and it is perched at its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history through Jun '14 has been above the guidelines of the fact-based system and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$110.46	+4.69 4.43%	$111.24	$109.73	0.67%	331,397 223.92%	148,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 7/30/2014 1:09:06 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. The 7/16/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high, building on an orderly base. Reported earnings +15% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TIF - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Tiffany & Co	$98.53	+0.93 0.95%	$98.56	$103.38	-4.69%	874,627 95.28%	918,000
Most Recent Note for TIF - 7/30/2014 1:10:37 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with losses earlier this week. Last noted with caution in the 5/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The well-known Retail/Wholesale Jewelry firm's prior quarterly and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$56.54	+3.02 5.64%	$57.11	$54.70	3.36%	661,647 127.73%	518,000
Most Recent Note for TMH - 7/30/2014 1:12:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +39% on +16% sales for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/12/13, 12/19/12, 9/12/12, and 6/29/12.
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