Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 2014
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DOW 17217.16 148.29 (0.87%) | NASDAQ 4584.47 36.64 (0.81%) | S&P 500 1990.87 18.13 (0.92%)

Time of Screening : 12/17/2014 12:15:32 PM Report Released : 12/17/2014 1:15:22 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$73.50	+0.33 0.45%	$74.13	$78.30	-6.13%	237,105 58.69%	404,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 12/17/2014 12:20:03 PM Consolidating near prior highs in the $73 area after recently wedging to new highs. Reported +19% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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AVID - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Avid Technology Inc	$13.64	+0.05 0.37%	$13.73	$14.67	-7.02%	138,786 65.47%	212,000
Most Recent Note for AVID - 12/17/2014 12:22:31 PM Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) and annual earnings (A criteria) growth are not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$78.30	+0.37 0.47%	$79.02	$82.90	-5.55%	311,950 105.03%	297,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 12/17/2014 12:23:39 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance hovering near all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains including a gap up on 12/10/14. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 4/17/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DFT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Dupont Fabros Tech Inc	$33.49	+0.03 0.08%	$33.82	$34.76	-3.67%	395,551 58.08%	681,000
Most Recent Note for DFT - 12/17/2014 12:24:07 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time highs today and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Held its ground and rallied since noted with caution in the 11/24/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons showed stronger earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria), however this REIT has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$32.26	+0.02 0.06%	$32.63	$33.53	-3.79%	469,240 59.62%	787,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 12/17/2014 12:24:56 PM Encountered distributional pressure yet it remains near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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FDX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Fedex Corp	$165.76	-8.50 -4.88%	$170.00	$183.51	-9.67%	4,876,626 268.24%	1,818,000
Most Recent Note for FDX - 12/17/2014 12:27:13 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. The 12/02/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Rallying further for another new all-time high today. Reported earnings +37% on +6% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$10.72	-0.05 -0.46%	$10.86	$11.83	-9.38%	3,944,836 79.87%	4,939,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 12/17/2014 12:29:17 PM Consolidating in a tight range since last noted with caution in the 10/31/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line this week after a deep pullback below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 9/18/14 mid-day report - 'Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history 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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HBOS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Heritage Financial Group	$25.31	+0.04 0.16%	$25.35	$26.10	-3.03%	40,928 151.59%	27,000
Most Recent Note for HBOS - 12/17/2014 12:30:58 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high following a considerable gap up last week on M&A news. Reported +83% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$29.63	+0.64 2.21%	$29.67	$31.64	-6.35%	80,038 65.07%	123,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 12/17/2014 12:37:49 PM Faces little near-term resistance due to overhead supply up through the $31.50 area. Lack of leadership (L criteria) in the Auto/Truck Original Equipment industry group and low group rating is a concern. Reported earnings +59% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent quarterly reports showed impressive sales revenues acceleration and annual earnings have improved after a downturn and loss in FY '09.
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MTD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mettler Toledo Intl Inc	$281.59	+2.42 0.87%	$282.51	$300.33	-6.24%	98,182 68.18%	144,000
Most Recent Note for MTD - 12/17/2014 12:38:52 PM Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since noted with caution in the 11/17/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Sales revenues and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to solidly satisfy fundamental guidelines."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$93.15	-0.06 -0.06%	$94.23	$99.76	-6.63%	1,931,711 58.66%	3,293,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 12/17/2014 12:40:39 PM Retreated from its all-time high with 4 consecutive volume-driven losses and it is undercutting its 50 DMA line ($93.80). Made gradual progress after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 9/26/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/17/13 mid-day report - 'Quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings growth below the +25% guideline while its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been slow and steady.'"
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ODFL - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Old Dominion Fght Lines	$75.36	-0.85 -1.12%	$76.58	$81.48	-7.51%	399,491 73.57%	543,000
Most Recent Note for ODFL - 12/17/2014 12:43:53 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss. Rallied to new 52-week highs after last noted with caution in the 11/04/14 mid-day report - "Reported Sep '14 earnings +29% on +21% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 50 DMA line and traded near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/31/14 mid-day report - 'Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong steady increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and a downward turn in FY '07 - '09 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.'"
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PCAR - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Paccar Inc	$66.88	+0.16 0.24%	$67.00	$71.15	-6.00%	1,211,444 59.71%	2,029,000
Most Recent Note for PCAR - 12/17/2014 12:46:07 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $67-68 area defining support above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
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PETM - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Petsmart Inc	$81.05	+0.03 0.04%	$81.11	$81.44	-0.48%	1,172,390 94.02%	1,247,000
Most Recent Note for PETM - 12/17/2014 12:47:04 PM Gapped up for new all-time highs on 12/15/14 M&A news. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 11/19/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Earnings per share should be up +25% or more in 3 of the past 4 comparisons to satisfy the C criteria. Sub par quarterly sales revenues increases are below the robust growth guidelines of the investment system. Sales should be up +18-25% or more or showing great acceleration over prior quarters."
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PLKI - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Popeyes Louisiana Kitchn	$53.53	-0.35 -0.65%	$54.18	$56.49	-5.24%	173,245 77.00%	225,000
Most Recent Note for PLKI - 12/17/2014 12:49:09 PM Hovering near all-time highs after recently wedging higher following a "breakaway gap" on 11/13/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members -"Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."*
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POR - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power Portland General Electrc	$37.65	-0.03 -0.08%	$37.87	$38.25	-1.57%	424,460 61.96%	685,000
Most Recent Note for POR - 12/17/2014 12:51:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high following recent gains lacking great volume conviction. This Utility - Electric Power firm was last noted in the 10/20/14 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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Q - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Quintiles Transnational	$57.31	+0.14 0.24%	$58.07	$60.71	-5.61%	830,742 103.71%	801,000
Most Recent Note for Q - 12/17/2014 12:56:35 PM Holding its ground above its 50 DMA line, trading in a tight range since last noted 11/06/14 following a gap down as it completed a Secondary Offering. Reported earnings +23% on +17% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/12/14. Prior quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases not indicative of a hot new in-demand product or service (N criteria).
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$4.15	+0.02 0.48%	$4.15	$4.24	-2.12%	60,754 63.95%	95,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 12/17/2014 1:01:46 PM Reported its earnings +0% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Perched near its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since the 10/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply after clearing the previously noted orderly base. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$51.93	-1.38 -2.59%	$54.09	$57.60	-9.84%	137,647 61.73%	223,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 12/17/2014 1:03:00 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 11/04/14 mid-day report - "Showing sub par sales revenues increases and earnings not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SFS - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Smart & Final Stores, Inc	$15.22	+0.12 0.76%	$15.27	$16.55	-8.07%	131,605 62.37%	211,000
Most Recent Note for SFS - 12/17/2014 1:05:00 PM Limited history and sub par fundamentals. Up from its $12 IPO on 9/24/14.
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$31.98	+0.20 0.63%	$32.23	$32.32	-1.05%	48,872 95.83%	51,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 12/17/2014 1:07:09 PM Rallying near its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong Sep '14 quarterly results, but its 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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STBA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks S & T Bancorp Inc	$28.79	+0.50 1.77%	$28.80	$29.28	-1.67%	44,845 64.06%	70,000
Most Recent Note for STBA - 12/17/2014 1:09:12 PM Hovering near it 52-week high. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 10/30/14 mid-day report with caution- "Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.'"
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$191.58	+0.33 0.17%	$192.07	$199.68	-4.06%	269,737 71.55%	377,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 12/17/2014 1:11:30 PM Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating only slightly from its 52-week high. The 11/28/14 mid-day report last noted - "Stubbornly holding its ground following a volume-driven gain on 11/13/14. Reported earnings +26% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12."
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WDFC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals W D 40 Co	$79.12	+0.33 0.42%	$79.22	$79.62	-0.63%	28,555 58.28%	49,000
Most Recent Note for WDFC - 12/17/2014 1:15:10 PM Perched near 52-week and all-time highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Relative Strength line was higher a year ago than it is currently, a bearish indicator. Fundamental concerns also remain. Last noted with caution in the 7/10/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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