Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 6th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 8/6/2015 12:16:31 PM Report Released : 8/6/2015 1:31:21 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
BOFI - NASDAQ B O F I Holding Inc	$130.40	-3.04 -2.28%	$132.99	230,210 109.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 210,000	$134.79 -3.26%	6/10/2015	$101.47	PP = $97.78 MB = $102.67
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2015 12:22:10 PM G - Perched at its all-time high following 6 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Previously noted with caution - "It may produce more climactic gains, however it is very extended from its prior base. Its recent low ($111.43 on 7/29/15) defines near term support above its 50 DMA line." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/27/2015. Click here.
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USNA - NYSE U S A N A Health Science	$162.05	-14.07 -7.99%	$173.85	170,811 137.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 124,000	$176.88 -8.38%	8/5/2015	$157.22	PP = $145.15 MB = $152.41
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2015 1:22:17 PM G - Pulling back today with heavy volume, and prior highs in the $145 area define initial support to watch. Quickly got very extended after highlighted in yellow with a pivot point based on its 7/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the 8/05/15 mid-day report (read here). A "breakaway gap" is one noted exception where buying more than +5% above a prior high is allowed under the fact-based investment system. Risk increases the further one chases a stock above prior highs. Reported +41% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth showed acceleration. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 226 in Jun '14 to 263 in Jun '15, a reassuring sign with respect to the I criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth rate has been improving since a downturn in FY '08. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$245.43	-16.88 -6.44%	$263.81	1,270,030 77.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,642,000	$263.79 -6.96%	7/14/2015	$236.75	PP = $246.11 MB = $258.42
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2015 1:31:17 PM Y - Pulling back today with higher volume, a sign of distributional pressure after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior highs in the $246 area define initial support above the 50 DMA line. Its 7/23/15 gap up above the pivot point triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/3/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$97.17	+4.05 4.35%	$97.72	$93.29	4.16%	761,813 113.20%	673,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 8/6/2015 12:19:06 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings of 20 cents per share versus a loss of 4 cents per share on +50% sales versus the year ago period ended June 30th, but fundamental concerns remain. Built a cup shaped base and broke out last week. Previously noted with caution -"On 3/24/15 it gapped up on FDA approval of its heart pump. Reported strong Mar '15 earnings, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline. Fundamental concerns remain as its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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AMSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Amsurg Corp	$83.80	+1.55 1.88%	$84.71	$85.52	-2.01%	380,552 110.95%	343,000
Most Recent Note for AMSG - 8/6/2015 12:20:09 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a new 52 week high, and rallying today for a 3rd consecutive gain with above average volume. The 8/05/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +47% on +131% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$49.26	-4.56 -8.47%	$53.99	$54.60	-9.78%	309,573 77.01%	402,000
Most Recent Note for CBM - 8/6/2015 12:26:22 PM Extended from any sound base and abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +80% on +9% sales for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Deceleration in is sales revenues growth rate is a fundamental concern as they rose by +26%, +17%, and +9% over the Dec '14, Mar and Jun '15 quarters, respectively.
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$34.47	+0.25 0.73%	$35.76	$35.00	-1.51%	201,504 94.60%	213,000
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 8/6/2015 12:31:21 PM Posted a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $43 level. Reported earnings +52% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior quarters were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and on 1/24/13 after its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12.
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$95.01	-1.39 -1.44%	$98.74	$99.24	-4.26%	26,394,913 91.00%	29,006,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 8/6/2015 12:32:52 PM Reported earnings +16% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Enduring distributional pressure after breaking out from a previously noted advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/15.
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HFC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining Hollyfrontier Corp	$51.02	+1.51 3.05%	$51.48	$51.31	-0.57%	2,246,839 80.33%	2,797,000
Most Recent Note for HFC - 8/6/2015 12:34:36 PM Sales revenues and earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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HSNI - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses H S N Inc	$67.91	-6.70 -8.98%	$71.44	$75.43	-9.97%	451,219 209.87%	215,000
Most Recent Note for HSNI - 8/6/2015 12:36:50 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with a gap down and damaging volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +7% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues have not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$51.62	-0.05 -0.10%	$52.12	$52.89	-2.40%	455,368 81.61%	558,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 8/6/2015 12:38:00 PM Holding its ground perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Gapped up on 7/29/15, rebounding above its 50 DMA line after prior lows in the $48 area again acted as support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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JACK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Jack In The Box Inc	$90.57	-6.54 -6.74%	$96.30	$99.99	-9.42%	1,068,730 175.20%	610,000
Most Recent Note for JACK - 8/6/2015 12:40:19 PM Pulling back today with above average volume after challenging its 52-week high with a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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KFRC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Staffing Kforce Inc	$28.21	+0.53 1.91%	$28.97	$28.46	-0.88%	305,139 181.63%	168,000
Most Recent Note for KFRC - 8/6/2015 12:42:45 PM Powering to new 52-week highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +71% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$24.10	+0.89 3.84%	$24.50	$23.48	2.64%	385,126 201.64%	191,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 8/6/2015 12:46:14 PM Up again for another new 52-week high today with no resistance following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Jun '15 earnings +53% on +49% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports following a rebound from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. The Building - Residential / Commercial firm has a limited history and showed choppy action since its 11/07/13 IPO at $11. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings fell -23% for the Dec '14 quarter versus the year ago period. Sequential quarterly comparisons also show deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate.
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MAG - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Magnetek Inc	$49.92	+0.17 0.34%	$50.93	$49.94	-0.04%	41,948 107.56%	39,000
Most Recent Note for MAG - 8/6/2015 12:46:57 PM Still perched at its 52 week high, holding its ground following a considerable gap up gain 7/27/15 on M&A news. Noted in the 10/29/14 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MAS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Masco Corp	$26.44	+0.25 0.95%	$26.87	$28.38	-6.84%	3,277,425 76.68%	4,274,000
Most Recent Note for MAS - 8/6/2015 12:51:38 PM Made additional progress since gapping up on 7/28/15 for a big volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Reported earnings +36% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and prior earnings not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 5/06/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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METR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Metro Bancorp Inc	$30.69	+0.04 0.13%	$30.99	$31.30	-1.95%	112,463 130.77%	86,000
Most Recent Note for METR - 8/6/2015 12:52:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain 8/04/15 on M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the investment system's guidelines, and a lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for its products or services."
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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$147.08	-6.91 -4.49%	$153.90	$155.83	-5.62%	1,030,756 92.11%	1,119,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 8/6/2015 12:57:17 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with a 2nd volume-driven loss in the span of 3 sessions. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line and wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 5/12/15 mid-day report - "Reported +13% earnings on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since gapping up on 8/15/14 following news it would sell a 16.7% equity stake to Coca Cola (KO) for $2.15 Billion in cash. A 2:1 split impacted its share prices as of 2/16/12. Strong annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$57.43	-2.41 -4.03%	$58.80	$60.34	-4.82%	1,530,867 122.76%	1,247,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 8/6/2015 12:58:41 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm gapped down today for a volume-driven loss, retreating from its all-time high toward its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in the 7/17/15 mid-day report - "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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PBH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Prestige Brands Holdings	$48.54	+0.49 1.02%	$49.28	$48.95	-0.84%	208,952 88.54%	236,000
Most Recent Note for PBH - 8/6/2015 1:05:51 PM Reported earnings +27% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Touched a new 52-week high with today's gain backed by above average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line, but it is extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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PF - NYSE - Food-Packaged Pinnacle Foods Inc	$44.92	-0.38 -0.84%	$45.60	$48.13	-6.67%	973,182 78.93%	1,233,000
Most Recent Note for PF - 8/6/2015 1:09:12 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($44.66) and recent lows defining important support. Stalled after a considerable gap up for a new 52-week high when noted in the 6/19/15 mid-day report amid M&A activity in the Food group. Reported earnings +9% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings history has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$74.58	-0.44 -0.59%	$76.11	$75.54	-1.27%	443,278 102.37%	433,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 8/6/2015 1:10:17 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +2% on -10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. 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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SABR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Sabre Corporation	$28.22	+0.07 0.25%	$28.20	$28.50	-0.98%	2,200,920 100.54%	2,189,000
Most Recent Note for SABR - 8/6/2015 1:12:07 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a "breakaway gap" on the prior session after reporting Jun '15 earnings +29% on +9% sales revenues. Completed another Secondary Offering on 8/05/15 after prior Secondary Offerings on 5/18/15 and 2/04/15. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings -4% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly sales and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SPNS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Sapiens Intl Corp	$12.08	+0.21 1.77%	$12.26	$11.88	1.68%	103,555 138.07%	75,000
Most Recent Note for SPNS - 8/6/2015 1:15:10 PM Reported earnings +57% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals concern remain regarding the annual earnings (A criteria) history. Gapped up for a 2nd session, hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Issued a Special Dividend 5/21/15.
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TSO - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Tesoro Corp	$99.64	+1.49 1.52%	$102.19	$104.44	-4.60%	2,027,231 95.67%	2,119,000
Most Recent Note for TSO - 8/6/2015 1:16:41 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and posting a volume-driven gain today. The 7/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Waning sales revenues are a concern."
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$367.00	+5.99 1.66%	$381.94	$365.88	0.31%	31,486 116.61%	27,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 8/6/2015 1:18:58 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's early gain then erased much of it. Reported earnings +37% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings comparisons below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have been in the +8-10% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$29.29	-1.06 -3.49%	$30.50	$31.55	-7.16%	287,398 91.82%	313,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 8/6/2015 1:28:56 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable loss after a big volume-driven gain for new highs on the prior session. Rebounded after sputtering below its 50 line since last noted with caution in the 4/17/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +41% on +42% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the datagraphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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