Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 19th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 12/19/2014 11:56:52 AM Report Released : 12/19/2014 1:05:02 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALE - NYSE - UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities Allete Inc	$54.70	+0.14 0.26%	$54.98	$54.57	0.24%	189,393 85.31%	222,000
Most Recent Note for ALE - 12/19/2014 11:59:49 AM This Utility firm is hitting new 52-week highs, but it is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria).
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APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$41.91	-1.62 -3.72%	$43.41	$47.38	-11.54%	171,224 86.04%	199,000
Most Recent Note for APOG - 12/19/2014 12:04:47 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Nov '14. Following a loss for FY '11 it has been showing solid annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$357.88	+4.18 1.18%	$359.76	$358.89	-0.28%	1,471,362 82.11%	1,792,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 12/19/2014 12:12:51 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Traded below its 50 and 200 DMA lines during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted in the 9/19/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +62% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison showing earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Already owned by 2,132 top-rated mutual funds.
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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$118.40	+1.92 1.65%	$118.73	$119.84	-1.20%	4,536,643 85.63%	5,298,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 12/19/2014 12:14:22 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high following mild distributional pressure. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded quickly after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$78.88	+4.39 5.89%	$79.14	$74.66	5.65%	1,239,292 172.84%	717,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 12/19/2014 12:17:06 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation, and gapped up today for a 5th consecutive gain and a new all-time high. Reported earnings +26% on +0% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain.
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ESRT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Empire State Rlt Tr Cl A	$17.72	+0.13 0.74%	$17.76	$17.77	-0.28%	496,170 77.05%	644,000
Most Recent Note for ESRT - 12/19/2014 12:20:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. This REIT reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings through the Sep '14 quarter, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$54.17	-3.71 -6.41%	$57.56	$59.19	-8.48%	3,860,103 157.88%	2,445,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 12/19/2014 12:24:03 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss today. Has a new CEO as of 12/01/14. Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales for the Oct '14 quarter. There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on 11/21/14 and the 11/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members -"Fundamental concerns remain. 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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GK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services G & K Services Inc	$67.79	+1.03 1.54%	$67.89	$67.53	0.39%	87,745 76.30%	115,000
Most Recent Note for GK - 12/19/2014 12:28:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Reported +23% earnings on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-6% range are not indicative of any hot new (N criteria) in-demand product or service. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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GNCMA - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers General Communication A	$13.10	+0.15 1.16%	$13.10	$12.95	1.16%	117,876 77.04%	153,000
Most Recent Note for GNCMA - 12/19/2014 12:30:03 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$66.35	+5.82 9.62%	$66.91	$60.66	9.38%	3,403,458 163.39%	2,083,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 12/19/2014 12:34:07 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs following Nov '14 earnings news. Reported earnings +13% on +11% sales for the Aug '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09.
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KNL - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Knoll Inc	$20.48	-0.03 -0.12%	$20.82	$20.86	-1.85%	193,790 97.38%	199,000
Most Recent Note for KNL - 12/19/2014 12:35:35 PM Hit a new 52-week high this week with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/23/14 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$30.98	+0.61 2.01%	$30.98	$30.80	0.58%	234,685 286.20%	82,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 12/19/2014 12:37:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +88% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."
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LNKD - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Linkedin Corp Class A	$238.49	+6.65 2.87%	$243.25	$238.77	-0.12%	1,761,241 105.21%	1,674,000
Most Recent Note for LNKD - 12/19/2014 12:39:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, however it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $257 level. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/04/13 and went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded. Reported earnings +33% on +45% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$3.59	-0.14 -3.88%	$3.70	$4.00	-10.37%	31,846 79.62%	40,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 12/19/2014 12:41:13 PM Pulling back today while making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in the 2/25/14 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (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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MSFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mainsource Finl Grp Inc	$19.22	-0.07 -0.38%	$19.22	$19.30	-0.44%	30,425 86.93%	35,000
Most Recent Note for MSFG - 12/19/2014 12:43:03 PM Perched at a new 52-week high today following 5 consecutive gains marked buy above average volume. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings history has not shown strong and steady increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$75.60	+2.97 4.09%	$76.17	$77.58	-2.55%	926,336 154.39%	600,000
Most Recent Note for MSG - 12/19/2014 12:45:03 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line this week. Consolidating in a tight trading range following a "breakaway gap" on 10/28/14. The 12/08/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$48.94	-0.16 -0.32%	$49.73	$50.82	-3.70%	111,909 75.11%	149,000
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 12/19/2014 12:47:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high and near multi-year highs today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Last noted in the 12/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$93.44	-3.64 -3.75%	$96.28	$99.76	-6.34%	6,924,535 199.84%	3,465,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 12/19/2014 12:48:17 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line this week with volume-driven losses. 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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PLL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pall Corp	$99.85	+1.26 1.28%	$100.21	$99.66	0.19%	700,206 97.12%	721,000
Most Recent Note for PLL - 12/19/2014 12:52:13 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume following a pullback toward support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $92 area. The 12/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on 11% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history improved steadily following a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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PPBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Premier Bancorp	$16.98	-0.12 -0.70%	$17.14	$17.48	-2.86%	25,040 89.43%	28,000
Most Recent Note for PPBI - 12/19/2014 12:54:23 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported better earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$79.83	+7.83 10.88%	$79.83	$73.13	9.16%	195,527 197.50%	99,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 12/19/2014 12:58:04 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's "breakaway gap" with heavy volume following news it plans to acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Last noted with caution in the 11/24/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '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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SGBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Stonegate Bank	$28.99	+0.00 0.00%	$29.00	$29.08	-0.31%	27,103 112.93%	24,000
Most Recent Note for SGBK - 12/19/2014 1:00:41 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '14 quarters. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$31.87	-0.93 -2.84%	$32.70	$32.98	-3.37%	73,354 135.84%	54,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 12/19/2014 1:01:43 PM Pulling back today after rallying to new 52-week highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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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SWX - NYSE - UTILITIES - Gas Utilities Southwest Gas Corp	$57.65	-0.35 -0.60%	$58.23	$59.76	-3.53%	169,455 75.99%	223,000
Most Recent Note for SWX - 12/19/2014 1:04:48 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line this week. This Utility firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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