Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, August 24th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2015
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DOW 16327.73 -132.02 (-0.80%) | NASDAQ 4677.11 -28.94 (-0.61%) | S&P 500 1951.52 -19.37 (-0.98%)

Time of Screening : 8/24/2015 1:03:42 PM Report Released : 8/24/2015 2:16:47 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 9% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 110% 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	$123.08	-0.92 -0.74%	$123.74	304,324 127.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 239,000	$134.79 -8.69%	6/10/2015	$101.47	PP = $97.78 MB = $102.67
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2015 1:07:36 PM G - Tested 50 DMA line today then found prompt support, pulling back with higher volume amid widespread market weakness (M criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/20/2015. Click here.
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ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$163.19	+0.62 0.38%	$163.60	1,696,801 255.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 663,000	$176.77 -7.68%	5/29/2015	$155.03	PP = $159.95 MB = $167.95
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2015 2:13:43 PM G - Gapped down today and deeply undercut its 200 DMA line amid broad based market (M criteria) weakness, then rebounded impressively to trade near its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$708.65	+7.73 1.10%	$709.27	$754.90	-6.13%	257,981 129.64%	199,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 8/24/2015 1:05:44 PM Undercut 50 DMA line today then found prompt support. The 8/13/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
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CBNJ - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Cape Bancorp Inc	$10.67	+0.02 0.19%	$10.75	$11.14	-4.22%	65,622 182.28%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CBNJ - 8/24/2015 1:09:25 PM Perched near its 52 week high, holding its ground stubbornly since noted with caution in the 8/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported +163% earnings on +92% 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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CINF - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Cincinnati Financial	$52.55	-1.31 -2.43%	$53.07	$56.94	-7.71%	783,892 121.72%	644,000
Most Recent Note for CINF - 8/24/2015 1:13:09 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines today then found support and rebounded above the 200 DMA line. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and sales revenues growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CSFL - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Centerstate Banks Inc	$14.07	+0.01 0.07%	$14.09	$14.41	-2.36%	195,158 118.28%	165,000
Most Recent Note for CSFL - 8/24/2015 1:15:39 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line and found support at its 200 DMA line, then rebounded back above the 50 DMA line. The 8/13/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.It has not formed a sound base, yet it is trading above support at its 50 DMA line ($13.52) and perched near its 52-week high. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '15 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$83.82	-1.08 -1.27%	$84.22	$90.54	-7.42%	1,464,385 123.06%	1,190,000
Most Recent Note for FISV - 8/24/2015 1:19:17 PM Gapped down today and found support at its 200 DMA line, then rebounded back toward its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain after reporting earnings +17% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings growth in quarterly comparisons has been below the +25% minimum guideline, short of the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,291 in Jun '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$68.92	-0.10 -0.14%	$68.96	$74.95	-8.05%	1,918,821 130.35%	1,472,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 8/24/2015 1:23:19 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, then found support and rebounded back above the 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "New CEO as of 12/01/14. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +31% on +3% sales for the Jul '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	$25.32	-0.15 -0.59%	$25.47	$26.77	-5.42%	152,991 111.67%	137,000
Most Recent Note for FRME - 8/24/2015 1:25:21 PM Gapped down today and slumped further below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$115.62	-0.54 -0.46%	$115.88	$123.80	-6.61%	8,341,183 186.23%	4,479,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 8/24/2015 1:29:43 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line and 200 DMA lines as well as violating the lows of the previously noted long flat base, then rebounded back above both moving averages. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +13% on +4% sales revenues for the Jul '15 quarter. Reported earnings +21% on +6% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter, and prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14. Sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been especially strong, revealing no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving after a downturn in FY '08 - FY '10."
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HRL - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Hormel Foods Co	$60.38	-1.00 -1.63%	$60.53	$64.13	-5.85%	793,144 119.45%	664,000
Most Recent Note for HRL - 8/24/2015 1:31:24 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high hit last week with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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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LEG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Leggett & Platt Inc	$47.01	-0.07 -0.15%	$47.07	$51.28	-8.33%	1,278,111 133.00%	961,000
Most Recent Note for LEG - 8/24/2015 1:33:45 PM Gapped down today violating its 200 DMA line and prior lows in the $42 area, then rebounded back above the 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +10% on +4% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is cause for concern, fundamentally, as it reveals no great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$90.48	-0.21 -0.23%	$90.55	$99.18	-8.78%	6,651,309 174.67%	3,808,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 8/24/2015 1:36:43 PM Gapped down today and violated its 200 DMA line, then rebounded back above the 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +6% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Last noted with caution when perched at all-time highs in the 7/29/15 mid-day report - "It and Visa (V) recently tallied volume-driven gains on Chinese government-related news. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +25% on +3% sales for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Mednax Inc	$79.16	-3.03 -3.69%	$79.47	$86.09	-8.05%	811,117 122.71%	661,000
Most Recent Note for MD - 8/24/2015 1:38:24 PM Gapped down today and found support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 7/31/15 mid-day report - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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MHO - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M I Homes Inc	$25.25	-0.51 -1.98%	$26.40	$27.00	-6.48%	166,824 115.05%	145,000
Most Recent Note for MHO - 8/24/2015 1:41:16 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines, then promptly rebounded above both, again trading near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Showed improved sales and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '15 quarters but prior earnings history has been erratic and leaves fundamental concerns."
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MO - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Tobacco Products Altria Group Inc	$52.73	-1.22 -2.25%	$52.90	$56.70	-7.01%	10,112,246 145.44%	6,953,000
Most Recent Note for MO - 8/24/2015 1:44:37 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines, then rebounded back above both lines. Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the June '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 6/01/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earning have been well below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) for at least the past 8 quarterly comparisons through Mar '12."*
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$107.28	+0.41 0.38%	$107.38	$117.72	-8.87%	5,868,462 194.64%	3,015,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 8/24/2015 1:47:27 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it gapped down today violating its 200 DMA line with another damaging volume-driven loss and then promptly rebounded. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since noted with caution in the 6/26/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +5% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues growth has been sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady."
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$238.95	+0.78 0.33%	$239.80	$258.15	-7.44%	769,777 141.50%	544,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 8/24/2015 1:50:23 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line then found prompt support and rebounded back near the 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 8/13/15 mid-day report when powering to new 52-week and all-time highs - "Reported earnings +20% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior comparisons were good, however not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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RBA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Ritchie Bros Auctioneers	$28.36	-0.13 -0.44%	$28.40	$30.85	-8.09%	907,944 138.20%	657,000
Most Recent Note for RBA - 8/24/2015 1:55:21 PM Fundamental concerns remain, as when last noted with caution in the 8/18/15 mid-day report near its 52 week high - "Reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. 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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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$36.56	-1.23 -3.25%	$36.60	$39.99	-8.58%	306,891 225.66%	136,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 8/24/2015 2:00:22 PM Rebounded considerably from deep lows after it gapped down today and undercut its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +6% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Last noted in the 6/26/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +6% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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SSS - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Sovran Self Storage Inc	$94.55	-2.68 -2.76%	$95.28	$99.32	-4.80%	252,771 126.39%	200,000
Most Recent Note for SSS - 8/24/2015 2:02:44 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line. After hitting a new 52-week high it retreated with a volume-driven loss when the 8/21/15 mid-day report 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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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$122.40	-0.71 -0.58%	$122.61	$130.42	-6.15%	1,619,944 155.32%	1,043,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 8/24/2015 2:04:16 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on only +7% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$71.30	-0.25 -0.35%	$71.51	$76.93	-7.32%	3,216,163 136.74%	2,352,000
Most Recent Note for TJX - 8/24/2015 2:09:05 PM Rebounded considerably from early lows today after undercutting its 50 DMA line and finding support at its 200 DMA line. Pulling back following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 8/18/15 for new 52-week high and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +7% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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TOL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Toll Brothers Inc	$39.19	-0.77 -1.91%	$39.20	$42.19	-7.12%	2,618,354 138.39%	1,892,000
Most Recent Note for TOL - 8/24/2015 2:11:15 PM Rebounded near its 50 DMA line after gapping down and testing support at its 200 DMA line today. Retreated from new 52-week and multi-year highs hit last week. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +6% on -1% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 8/26/05 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$70.67	-0.45 -0.63%	$71.06	$76.92	-8.13%	13,088,083 186.71%	7,010,000
Most Recent Note for V - 8/24/2015 2:16:39 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it gapped down today and deeply undercut its 200 DMA line before rebounding impressively. Stalled after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a gap up gain when noted with caution in the 7/24/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +37% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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