Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 14th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2015
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DOW 17260.5 -4.71 (-0.03%) | NASDAQ 4912.13 -21.34 (-0.43%) | S&P 500 2002.7 -9.67 (-0.48%)

Time of Screening : 12/14/2015 12:17:53 PM Report Released : 12/14/2015 1:10:26 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 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$179.20	-5.83 -3.15%	$183.50	1,148,035 70.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,634,000	$200.55 -10.65%	12/14/2015	$179.20	PP = $200.65 MB = $210.68
Most Recent Note - 12/14/2015 12:51:50 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 7/24/15 high plus 10 cents. Pulling back today, consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new technical buy signal. Reported strong sales revenues +133% and earnings +55% for the Oct '15 quarter, and fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/20/15 due to technical deterioration. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/14/2015. Click here.
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VBTX - NASDAQ Veritex Holdings, Inc	$16.20	-0.26 -1.58%	$16.80	19,071 119.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 16,000	$17.95 -9.75%	11/4/2015	$17.00	PP = $18.05 MB = $18.95
Most Recent Note - 12/14/2015 1:10:22 PM G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line raising concerns. Color code is changed to green as it endures greater distributional pressure. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/10/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$17.05	+0.22 1.31%	$17.24	$17.41	-2.07%	15,625 86.81%	18,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 12/14/2015 12:21:24 PM Holding its ground after volume-driven gains for new highs, 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	$35.73	+0.17 0.48%	$35.94	$40.76	-12.34%	1,962,498 69.05%	2,842,000
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 12/14/2015 12:21:48 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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BZC - AMEX - Aerospace/Defense Breeze-Eastern Corp	$19.56	-0.01 -0.05%	$19.65	$21.25	-7.95%	25,411 66.87%	38,000
Most Recent Note for BZC - 12/14/2015 12:21:57 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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CARO - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Carolina Financial Corp	$16.44	+0.44 2.73%	$16.45	$18.40	-10.67%	26,243 174.95%	15,000
Most Recent Note for CARO - 12/14/2015 12:22:35 PM Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '15 versus the year ago periods. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/09/15.
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$121.11	-0.27 -0.22%	$125.00	$128.00	-5.38%	141,964 87.63%	162,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/14/2015 12:23:00 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This Chinese Biomed firm completed new Public Offerings on 6/10/15 and 6/27/14. Reported +16% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$7.49	-0.04 -0.53%	$7.70	$7.74	-3.23%	132,629 165.79%	80,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 12/14/2015 12:23:20 PM Spiked 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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CRWS - NASDAQ - Consumer Prod-Specialty Crown Crafts Inc	$8.41	-0.11 -1.29%	$8.56	$8.97	-6.25%	14,542 103.87%	14,000
Most Recent Note for CRWS - 12/14/2015 12:26:05 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +23% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 10/16/12 mid-day report - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. This low-priced stock does not meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Its earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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CVRR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing C V R Refining LP	$19.34	-0.68 -3.37%	$20.08	$22.74	-14.97%	342,190 78.66%	435,000
Most Recent Note for CVRR - 12/14/2015 12:27:23 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 11/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Still faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $31 level. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 3/13/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).'"
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DOW - NYSE - Chemicals-Plastics Dow Inc	$51.08	-2.29 -4.29%	$52.85	$57.10	-10.54%	9,814,450 71.50%	13,726,000
Most Recent Note for DOW - 12/14/2015 12:28:00 PM Pulling back since its gap up 12/09/15 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs following M&A news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +14% on -16% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria."
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FIBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Intrstate Bncsys A	$28.48	-0.32 -1.11%	$28.93	$31.25	-8.86%	135,888 118.16%	115,000
Most Recent Note for FIBK - 12/14/2015 12:31:44 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high and undercut its 50 DMA line. The 12/04/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '15 showed earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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FIZZ - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks National Beverage Corp	$42.52	-3.29 -7.18%	$47.00	$47.74	-10.93%	112,937 114.08%	99,000
Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 12/14/2015 12:35:26 PM Perched near its 52 week high after bullish action in recent months. Fundamentals are still sub par, as when last noted with caution in the 6/04/13 mid-day report. Quarterly earnings increases through Oct '15 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$82.39	-0.59 -0.71%	$84.15	$94.96	-13.24%	265,040 65.60%	404,000
Most Recent Note for HPY - 12/14/2015 12:36:48 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high on M&A news with Global Payments (GPN). The 12/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed sub par earnings growth. Following a downturn in FY '09 and '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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HSII - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heidrick & Struggles	$27.34	-0.31 -1.12%	$28.40	$30.62	-10.71%	55,480 68.49%	81,000
Most Recent Note for HSII - 12/14/2015 12:39:23 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high after a "negative reversal" when last noted in the 12/02/15 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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INCR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc INC Research Holdings, Inc	$44.44	+0.09 0.20%	$45.09	$51.69	-14.03%	311,807 69.14%	451,000
Most Recent Note for INCR - 12/14/2015 12:40:53 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, with near-term resistance up to the $51 level. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +152% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Completed another Secondary Offerings on 12/02/15 and earlier Secondary Offerings on 8/11/15 and 5/07/15. Limited history is a concern. Up from its $19 IPO on 11/07/14. Reported strong Sep '15 earnings, and prior quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$112.84	-3.52 -3.03%	$116.79	$126.56	-10.84%	219,102 68.68%	319,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 12/14/2015 12:44:16 PM Violated its 50 DMA line today, slumping near its 200 DMA line. That important long-term moving average acted as support since last noted in the 10/21/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +54% on +61% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$62.53	+0.44 0.71%	$62.88	$69.63	-10.20%	73,204 97.61%	75,000
Most Recent Note for NP - 12/14/2015 12:45:10 PM Earnings rose +7% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings (C criteria) and sales growth.
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NPBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks National Penn Bancshares	$12.00	+0.04 0.29%	$12.06	$12.80	-6.25%	1,021,529 116.61%	876,000
Most Recent Note for NPBC - 12/14/2015 12:46:17 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. The 12/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '15 show sub par earnings increases and lackluster sales revenues growth."
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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$7.23	-0.06 -0.82%	$7.35	$8.20	-11.83%	41,802 67.42%	62,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 12/14/2015 12:53:08 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 12/02/15 mid-day report - "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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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$71.36	+0.03 0.04%	$71.53	$72.65	-1.78%	1,512,566 80.33%	1,883,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/14/2015 12:54:00 PM Hovering in a tight range perched near 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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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$77.31	-1.27 -1.62%	$79.14	$83.00	-6.86%	912,971 67.78%	1,347,000
Most Recent Note for RHT - 12/14/2015 12:57:02 PM Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and the 11/16/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady."
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SBUX - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Starbucks Corp	$59.13	-0.69 -1.15%	$60.14	$64.00	-7.61%	5,770,143 70.96%	8,132,000
Most Recent Note for SBUX - 12/14/2015 1:04:33 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Retail - Restaurants firm has a large supply of 1.48 billion shares (S criteria) outstanding following its 2:1 split effective 4/09/15. Already owned by 2,241 top-rated funds (I criteria). Not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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STOR - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT STORE Capital Corp	$22.44	-0.24 -1.04%	$22.83	$24.06	-6.75%	494,299 71.95%	687,000
Most Recent Note for STOR - 12/14/2015 1:05:13 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Sep '15 have been strong. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/02/15 while perched near its 52 week high. Sputtered and completed an earlier Public Offering on 6/03/15. Limited history is a concern while this REIT has rallied from its $19 IPO on 11/18/14.
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$23.53	+0.08 0.34%	$23.95	$23.46	0.30%	2,199,114 162.90%	1,350,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/14/2015 1:06:28 PM Spiking to new all-time highs with 8 consecutive 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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