Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 20th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2015
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DOW 17153.17 -195.56 (-1.13%) | NASDAQ 4936.76 -82.29 (-1.64%) | S&P 500 2056.24 -23.37 (-1.12%)

Time of Screening : 8/20/2015 12:09:33 PM Report Released : 8/20/2015 1:19:11 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
LXFT - NYSE Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A	$63.50	-0.62 -0.97%	$64.47	154,010 58.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 264,000	$68.16 -6.84%	5/26/2015	$51.90	PP = $57.40 MB = $60.27
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2015 1:07:26 PM G - Retreating further from its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive loss. Recent lows and its 50 DMA line define near-term support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/10/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CCS - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Century Communities Inc	$22.38	-0.12 -0.53%	$22.53	$22.65	-1.19%	147,222 147.22%	100,000
Most Recent Note for CCS - 8/20/2015 12:15:23 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched near 52-week and all-time highs. Previously noted with caution - "Quarterly comparisons through Jun '15 have shown strong earnings and sales revenues growth. Limited history is a concern, and it has sputtered since its $23 IPO in Jun '14."
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ELLI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Ellie Mae Inc	$78.06	-3.24 -3.99%	$81.00	$82.92	-5.86%	275,489 64.67%	426,000
Most Recent Note for ELLI - 8/20/2015 12:17:47 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line, but it currently is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +50% on +65% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals remain a concern due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Company has a new CEO as of 2/02/15.
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EWBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks East West Bancorp Inc	$43.01	-1.24 -2.80%	$43.98	$46.50	-7.51%	731,749 70.91%	1,032,000
Most Recent Note for EWBC - 8/20/2015 12:19:20 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +15% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation and dipped below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 3/24/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$92.26	-3.05 -3.20%	$94.77	$99.24	-7.03%	17,551,227 58.96%	29,768,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 8/20/2015 12:54:51 PM Slumping after last noted with caution in the 8/06/15 mid-day report - "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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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$72.34	-1.72 -2.32%	$73.62	$74.95	-3.48%	925,147 62.85%	1,472,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 8/20/2015 12:59:33 PM Retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs. Has a new CEO as of 12/01/14. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +16% on +3% sales for the Apr '15 quarter, and prior quarterly results showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria) and sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a downturn in FY '10.
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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$25.77	-0.15 -0.58%	$25.89	$26.77	-3.74%	79,114 57.75%	137,000
Most Recent Note for FRME - 8/20/2015 12:13:42 PM Near 50 DMA line. Held its ground since the 8/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior sales revenues and quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$63.80	-0.35 -0.55%	$64.24	$70.65	-9.70%	497,024 59.17%	840,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 8/20/2015 1:00:45 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. The 8/18/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 12/30/14. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/05/13. Annual earnings have improved following a downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings (A criteria)."
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HRL - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Hormel Foods Co	$63.43	+2.21 3.61%	$63.60	$62.48	1.52%	685,110 103.18%	664,000
Most Recent Note for HRL - 8/20/2015 1:02:14 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today. The 8/19/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) through Jun '15 has been below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$25.26	-1.00 -3.81%	$26.33	$26.75	-5.57%	163,328 71.32%	229,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 8/20/2015 1:03:56 PM Retreating from its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains with no resistance. 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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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$26.86	-0.22 -0.81%	$27.02	$27.87	-3.62%	418,275 74.96%	558,000
Most Recent Note for NTI - 8/20/2015 1:09:22 PM Retreating from its 52-week high The 8/14/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamentally, waning sales revenues are a concern through Jun '15. Completed a new Public Offering completed 1/17/13. The MLP made cash distributions to shareholders on 11/19/21 and 2/19/13. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $14 IPO on 7/26/12."
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PRAH - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$40.22	-1.07 -2.59%	$41.15	$44.02	-8.63%	117,743 73.13%	161,000
Most Recent Note for PRAH - 8/20/2015 1:12:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, extended from any sound base. Reported +88% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were also above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern (A criteria) and it is up from its $18 IPO on 11/13/14.
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SCOR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Comscore Inc	$61.89	-1.56 -2.46%	$63.14	$65.00	-4.78%	180,180 69.57%	259,000
Most Recent Note for SCOR - 8/20/2015 1:13:25 PM Retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 8/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern."
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$49.43	-2.87 -5.49%	$52.03	$52.65	-6.12%	427,500 62.41%	685,000
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 8/20/2015 1:16:13 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss today. Perched at its 52-week high after a volume-driven gains the 8/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +5% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SSS - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Sovran Self Storage Inc	$98.45	+0.69 0.71%	$98.66	$98.49	-0.04%	234,277 117.14%	200,000
Most Recent Note for SSS - 8/20/2015 1:17:09 PM Near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$86.83	-1.42 -1.61%	$88.14	$88.87	-2.30%	137,506 60.31%	228,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 8/20/2015 1:17:29 PM Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high following a big gap up gain on 8/07/15, promptly rebounding following a damaging loss and slump well below its 50 DMA line. Broader market weakness (M criteria) is a concern and prior mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +76% on +41% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Earnings rose +16%, +18%, +44%, and +76% while sales revenues were up +21%, +29%, +32%, and +41% in the Sep '14, Dec '14, Mar '15, and Jun '15 quarters, respectively. Patient investors may watch for a proper new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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WTFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Wintrust Financial Corp	$52.82	-0.94 -1.75%	$53.27	$55.79	-5.32%	216,833 77.72%	279,000
Most Recent Note for WTFC - 8/20/2015 1:19:02 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth has not been strong."
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