Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 7th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2015
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DOW 17710.2 -137.43 (-0.77%) | NASDAQ 5107.57 -34.7 (-0.67%) | S&P 500 2071.48 -20.21 (-0.97%)

Time of Screening : 12/7/2015 12:07:04 PM Report Released : 12/7/2015 1:06:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMSWA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software American Software Inc A	$10.64	-0.50 -4.49%	$11.19	$11.36	-6.34%	32,775 81.94%	40,000
Most Recent Note for AMSWA - 12/7/2015 12:14:07 PM Retreating today following a gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jul and Oct '15 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history falls short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Low-priced stocks are considered riskier candidates and typically should be avoided unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BBCN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks B B C N BANCORP INC	$18.35	-0.13 -0.70%	$18.35	$19.63	-6.52%	715,268 140.80%	508,000
Most Recent Note for BBCN - 12/7/2015 12:14:57 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Perched at its 52-week high amid widespread leadership (L criteria) in the Banks/Finance investment group."
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BUSE - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Busey Corp	$21.77	-0.10 -0.46%	$22.03	$22.59	-3.63%	40,191 69.29%	58,000
Most Recent Note for BUSE - 12/7/2015 12:17:20 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BZC - AMEX - Aerospace/Defense Breeze-Eastern Corp	$19.62	-0.12 -0.61%	$19.76	$21.25	-7.67%	30,333 91.92%	33,000
Most Recent Note for BZC - 12/7/2015 12:17:51 PM Holding its ground near multi-year highs following recent M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '15 quarterly earnings +222% on +35% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$120.37	+0.58 0.48%	$121.63	$121.05	-0.57%	270,567 87.00%	311,000
Most Recent Note for CASY - 12/7/2015 12:20:01 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's gain. Fundamental concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports - "Showing decelerating earnings increases coming on lower sales revenues for the Jan, Apr, and Jul '15 quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$6.70	+0.03 0.45%	$6.92	$7.09	-5.50%	84,211 165.12%	51,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 12/7/2015 12:21:34 PM Recently reported strong earnings for the Sep '15 quarter, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure after touching a new high. Fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$50.99	+1.21 2.43%	$51.55	$52.00	-1.94%	6,300,559 70.22%	8,972,000
Most Recent Note for DAL - 12/7/2015 12:23:23 PM Gapped up today, rallying near prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported +45% earnings on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FFWM - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Foundation Inc	$23.25	-0.40 -1.69%	$23.84	$24.73	-5.98%	30,983 99.95%	31,000
Most Recent Note for FFWM - 12/7/2015 12:25:14 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings -19% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HFFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans H F Financial Corp	$19.53	+0.05 0.26%	$19.67	$19.50	0.15%	13,535 84.59%	16,000
Most Recent Note for HFFC - 12/7/2015 12:27:42 PM Held its ground since gapping up for a new high 12/01/15 on M&A news. Reported earnings +25% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth, and earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$29.87	-0.46 -1.52%	$30.67	$31.06	-3.83%	92,104 68.73%	134,000
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/7/2015 12:29:50 PM Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched within striking distance of all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$28.67	-0.53 -1.82%	$29.54	$32.32	-11.29%	475,370 69.30%	686,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 12/7/2015 12:32:28 PM Abruptly retreated after recently proposing a $200 Mil Offering of Senior Notes. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recently wedged into new 52-week high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +108% on +72% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 -13 annual earnings (A criteria)."
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IRMD - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Iradimed Corp	$30.80	+0.06 0.19%	$31.45	$33.25	-7.37%	47,415 68.72%	69,000
Most Recent Note for IRMD - 12/7/2015 12:35:12 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $28 area defining near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest comparisons through the Sep '15 quarter. Quarterly revenues have been below $10 million, and while growing, they remain rather minuscule. Limited history is a concern while up considerably from its $6 IPO in July '14."
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$26.51	+1.03 4.03%	$27.00	$27.36	-3.12%	6,561,658 94.74%	6,926,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 12/7/2015 12:39:01 PM Gapped up today for a big gain challenging its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 10/27/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +142% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Reported earnings +132% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth that reveals no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Named a new CEO on 2/16/15."
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LMAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Lemaitre Vascular Inc	$15.97	+0.19 1.20%	$16.61	$16.47	-3.04%	102,321 74.15%	138,000
Most Recent Note for LMAT - 12/7/2015 12:40:24 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +120% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) 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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LTXB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc	$29.46	-0.47 -1.57%	$30.01	$32.50	-9.35%	160,978 66.52%	242,000
Most Recent Note for LTXB - 12/7/2015 12:42:39 PM Reported strong sales and earning increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '15, but fundamental concern remain. Last noted with caution in the 10/23/15 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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MBTF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks M B T Financial Corp	$6.44	-0.03 -0.51%	$6.48	$6.88	-6.44%	10,460 74.71%	14,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 12/7/2015 12:43:44 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +86% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarters had lackluster sales revenues growth in the +2-4% range. Downturn in FY '14 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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NCOM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks National Commerce Corporation	$25.41	-0.61 -2.34%	$26.33	$29.54	-13.98%	41,226 242.51%	17,000
Most Recent Note for NCOM - 12/7/2015 12:48:28 PM Consolidating after a "negative reversal" when last noted with caution in the 11/20/15 mid-day report - "Reversed into the red after early gains today challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +63% on +68% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, it 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earning increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15, its limited and choppy history is a concern."
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$1,698.98	-6.77 -0.40%	$1,721.95	$1,719.19	-1.18%	19,865 66.22%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 12/7/2015 12:53:23 PM Recently wedging into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +31% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns.
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OLED - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Universal Display Corp	$57.09	+2.38 4.35%	$57.53	$57.53	-0.76%	460,990 67.00%	688,000
Most Recent Note for OLED - 12/7/2015 12:55:45 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Recently rebounded with volume-driven gains, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history has been erratic. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PULB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Pulaski Financial Corp	$16.75	-0.20 -1.18%	$16.96	$17.25	-2.90%	35,499 208.82%	17,000
Most Recent Note for PULB - 12/7/2015 12:57:27 PM Perched at its 52 week high following volume-driven gains for new highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +7% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady or a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RP - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Realpage Inc	$23.19	+0.30 1.31%	$23.25	$23.14	0.22%	217,226 73.14%	297,000
Most Recent Note for RP - 12/7/2015 12:59:13 PM Holding its ground and edging higher since last noted with caution in the 11/16/15 mid-day report - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Faces resistance due to overhead supply."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$20.45	+1.46 7.69%	$20.62	$19.22	6.40%	3,880,849 488.77%	794,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/7/2015 1:03:06 PM Gapped up hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Due to report Oct '15 quarterly earnings, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the Jul '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings increases. Downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Went through a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$185.54	+1.46 0.79%	$185.66	$185.73	-0.10%	673,420 77.40%	870,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 12/7/2015 1:05:25 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. On the prior session it gapped up and rallied into new high territory with a considerable gain on heavy volume. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/03/15 after a streak of volume-driven losses and due to previously noted fundamental concerns after its Jul and Oct '15 earnings both were reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$30.35	-0.47 -1.52%	$30.75	$34.37	-11.70%	103,161 65.71%	157,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 12/7/2015 1:05:58 PM Reported earnings +13% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and it was repeatedly noted with caution - "Its sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/09."
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$46.07	+0.78 1.72%	$46.19	$45.87	0.44%	605,700 82.52%	734,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 12/7/2015 1:06:11 PM Still making steady progress into new 52-week territory. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported +100% earnings on +42% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter, but the prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group deeply undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded near all-time highs since noted with caution in the 4/28/15 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain. Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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