Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2015
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DOW 17584.77 16.77 (0.10%) | NASDAQ 5054.71 -43.53 (-0.85%) | S&P 500 2057.6 -5.99 (-0.29%)

Time of Screening : 12/9/2015 12:13:37 PM Report Released : 12/9/2015 1:09:26 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
JBSS - NASDAQ Sanfilippo John B & Son	$57.40	+0.24 0.42%	$57.55	62,948 79.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 79,000	$66.29 -13.41%	10/27/2015	$56.00	PP = $57.33 MB = $60.20
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2015 12:34:39 PM Y - Recently finding support near prior highs in the $57 area and its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses undercutting the recent low ($54.86 on 12/03/15)could raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2015. Click here.
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VBTX - NASDAQ Veritex Holdings, Inc	$16.62	-0.42 -2.46%	$16.94	16,752 104.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 16,000	$17.95 -7.41%	11/4/2015	$17.00	PP = $18.05 MB = $18.95
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2015 1:09:22 PM Y - Slumping near its 50 DMA line today after recently churning above average volume and not making meaningful price progress, a sign of distributional pressure. Gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/20/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$16.63	+0.00 0.00%	$17.41	$17.00	-2.18%	32,084 188.73%	17,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 12/9/2015 12:14:54 PM Spiked to a new high with volume-driven gains, however the recent consolidation was not sufficient length to be recognized as a sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$35.97	+0.14 0.39%	$36.26	$40.76	-11.75%	2,535,981 98.07%	2,586,000
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 12/9/2015 12:15:26 PM Consolidating above prior highs following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain 11/05/15 on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not show solid earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 12/11/13."
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$791.81	-4.28 -0.54%	$800.87	$803.25	-1.42%	248,639 93.47%	266,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 12/9/2015 12:18:36 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line and quickly rallied near its 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. The 12/08/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but 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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BZC - AMEX - Aerospace/Defense Breeze-Eastern Corp	$19.66	-0.07 -0.34%	$19.72	$21.25	-7.47%	34,838 99.54%	35,000
Most Recent Note for BZC - 12/9/2015 12:19:10 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range 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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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$7.60	+0.20 2.70%	$7.70	$7.55	0.66%	184,823 264.03%	70,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 12/9/2015 12:21:10 PM Spiking to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Recently reported strong earnings for the Sep '15 quarter, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$161.46	-7.41 -4.39%	$163.89	$169.73	-4.87%	6,001,066 280.82%	2,137,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 12/9/2015 12:23:03 PM Gapped down today, retreating from all-time highs. Reported earnings -3% on +1% sales for the Nov '15 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons also showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns.
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DOW - NYSE - Chemicals-Plastics Dow Inc	$56.33	+5.43 10.67%	$56.92	$53.77	4.76%	34,433,879 271.77%	12,670,000
Most Recent Note for DOW - 12/9/2015 12:25:56 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +14% on -16% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria."
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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$26.12	+0.09 0.35%	$26.31	$27.60	-5.36%	117,473 91.06%	129,000
Most Recent Note for FRME - 12/9/2015 12:26:57 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) history through Sep '15 is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FXCB - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Fox Chase Bancorp Inc	$19.53	+1.07 5.80%	$19.55	$18.65	4.72%	421,576 2,007.50%	21,000
Most Recent Note for FXCB - 12/9/2015 12:29:18 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new high following M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line then recently rallied to new highs. Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$30.03	+0.13 0.43%	$30.10	$31.06	-3.32%	106,869 78.01%	137,000
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/9/2015 12:30:42 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched within striking distance of all-time highs. 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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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$36.80	-0.15 -0.41%	$38.20	$38.93	-5.47%	224,849 78.62%	286,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 12/9/2015 12:43:59 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $36 area after spiking to a new 52-week high with a volume driven gain on 12/01/15. Earnings increases through the Oct '15 quarter have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history also 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	$6.41	+0.01 0.16%	$6.41	$6.88	-6.83%	10,422 80.17%	13,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 12/9/2015 12:45:32 PM Slumping below 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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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$56.78	-1.83 -3.12%	$57.79	$64.27	-11.65%	973,366 80.18%	1,214,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 12/9/2015 12:48:58 PM Slumping near its 200 DMA line which acted as support during its consolidation since last noted in the 11/04/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +23% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). New CEO on 1/08/15. After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings on 11/09/13, 12/03/13, 3/07/14, 3/09/15, 5/20/15, and 8/11/15."
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.28	-0.06 -0.39%	$15.40	$16.20	-5.68%	43,442 96.54%	45,000
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 12/9/2015 12:50:55 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line. Pulled back after challenging multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +8% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PLAY - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Dave & Buster's Ent Inc	$40.51	+1.11 2.82%	$42.97	$43.35	-6.55%	1,470,892 248.04%	593,000
Most Recent Note for PLAY - 12/9/2015 12:59:48 PM Off earlier highs following a gap up and early gains today challenging its 52-week high. Completed a Secondary Offering on 10/01/15. Limited history is a concern. Following its $16 IPO on 10/10/14 it completed Secondary Offerings on 2/05/15 and 5/27/15. Reported 12 cents per share in earnings versus a year-ago loss of 6 cents per share for the Oct '15 quarter. Showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Jul '15.
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$70.96	-0.16 -0.22%	$71.52	$72.65	-2.33%	1,386,777 75.16%	1,845,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/9/2015 1:03:29 PM Hovering in a tight range perched at its 52-week high after a deep and choppy consolidation. Due to report Sep '15 quarterly earnings news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up to the $124 level. Reported +64% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but the 2 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$21.30	-0.09 -0.42%	$22.25	$21.50	-0.93%	3,969,541 386.52%	1,027,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/9/2015 1:07:41 PM Hit new 52-week and multi-year highs again today then reversed into the red following 4 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +178% on +32% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the Jul '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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