Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 21st, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2015
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DOW 17145.15 16.6 (0.10%) | NASDAQ 4943.08 20 (0.41%) | S&P 500 2007.56 2.01 (0.10%)

Time of Screening : 12/21/2015 12:15:05 PM Report Released : 12/21/2015 12:59:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 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
HAWK - NASDAQ Blackhawk Network Cl A	$43.51	-2.01 -4.42%	$45.81	357,371 65.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 545,000	$48.40 -10.10%	11/25/2015	$47.63	PP = $47.07 MB = $49.42
Most Recent Note - 12/21/2015 12:32:58 PM G - Violating its 50 DMA line with a big loss today raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal and its color code is changed to green. Disciplined investors will note that a proper buy signal was not triggered since first featured in yellow in the 11/25/15 mid-day report. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/15/2015. 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	$18.76	+0.75 4.14%	$19.00	$19.15	-2.06%	32,313 146.88%	22,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 12/21/2015 12:18:29 PM Getting very extended from any 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$131.99	+3.69 2.88%	$133.05	$133.40	-1.06%	135,697 70.31%	193,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/21/2015 12:19:36 PM Perched it 52-week high following a streak of gains backed by above average volume. 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	$7.18	-0.02 -0.28%	$7.32	$7.74	-7.24%	75,411 80.22%	94,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 12/21/2015 12:20:52 PM Consolidating above prior highs after rallying to new 52-week high territory 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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FCNCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Citizens Bancshs A	$254.66	+1.75 0.69%	$256.83	$269.50	-5.51%	17,301 72.09%	24,000
Most Recent Note for FCNCA - 12/21/2015 12:26:09 PM Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with volume-driven gains. Showed strong sales and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '15 satisfying the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$37.07	-1.39 -3.61%	$38.76	$42.46	-12.69%	24,054 66.82%	36,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 12/21/2015 12:28:01 PM Reported earnings -3% on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were sub par.
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HALL - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hallmark Financial Svcs	$11.68	-0.44 -3.63%	$12.11	$13.29	-12.11%	41,122 105.44%	39,000
Most Recent Note for HALL - 12/21/2015 12:29:53 PM Pulling back near its 200 DMA line which recently acted as support. Recent mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +94% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its second strong quarterly earnings improvement. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings have not been strong and steady, and its annual earnings history included a drastic downturn from FY '09 and a loss on FY '11."
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$9.94	+0.36 3.76%	$10.06	$10.11	-1.68%	29,871 229.78%	13,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 12/21/2015 12:34:16 PM Powering to new 52-week highs and no resistance remains while tallying a 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Sep '15 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline and sales revenues growth rate was sub par."
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IOSP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Innospec Inc	$52.79	-1.88 -3.44%	$56.07	$59.52	-11.31%	132,109 72.99%	181,000
Most Recent Note for IOSP - 12/21/2015 12:35:15 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +37% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LMAT - NASDAQ - Medical-Products Lemaitre Vascular Inc	$16.56	+0.01 0.06%	$16.86	$16.86	-1.78%	96,617 65.73%	147,000
Most Recent Note for LMAT - 12/21/2015 12:36:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains. 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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MBTF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks M B T Financial Corp	$6.48	-0.05 -0.77%	$6.50	$6.88	-5.81%	46,352 421.38%	11,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 12/21/2015 12:38:09 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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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$59.57	+1.59 2.74%	$60.11	$62.70	-4.99%	111,416 67.52%	165,000
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 12/21/2015 12:44:12 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply while consolidating near its 52-week high after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons."*
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$63.55	+1.07 1.71%	$63.84	$69.63	-8.73%	56,803 65.29%	87,000
Most Recent Note for NP - 12/21/2015 12:47:26 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line but met resistance at its 50 DMA line when recently rebounding. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$92.00	-1.33 -1.43%	$93.73	$97.05	-5.20%	51,358 72.34%	71,000
Most Recent Note for PAC - 12/21/2015 12:50:33 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +48% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. This Mexican operator of 12 airports is perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains."
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PFGC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale Performance Food Group Co	$24.89	+0.59 2.43%	$24.99	$25.22	-1.31%	272,866 98.15%	278,000
Most Recent Note for PFGC - 12/21/2015 12:51:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high following considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '15 showed great earnings improvement but with sub par and sales revenues growth and signs of deceleration."
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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$100.91	+0.47 0.47%	$101.30	$109.33	-7.70%	60,419 58.10%	104,000
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 12/21/2015 12:53:33 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and rebounded since its gap up for a considerable gain and new 52-week high when last noted with caution in the 11/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Reported earnings +6% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long consolidation and completed a Secondary Offering on 4/29/14 then rebounded and rallied to new highs."
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PULB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Pulaski Financial Corp	$16.06	+0.12 0.75%	$16.21	$17.25	-6.90%	17,707 65.58%	27,000
Most Recent Note for PULB - 12/21/2015 12:54:42 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line following volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$73.03	+0.03 0.03%	$73.33	$73.28	-0.35%	1,975,925 98.11%	2,014,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/21/2015 12:55:52 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members -"Following M&A news it is perched near its 52-week high after a deep and choppy consolidation. Due to report Sep '15 quarterly earnings news. 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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TCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Trico Bancshares	$27.48	-0.02 -0.07%	$29.29	$29.65	-7.32%	57,749 67.15%	86,000
Most Recent Note for TCBK - 12/21/2015 12:57:31 PM Pulled back from multi-year highs and testing support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/03/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TSC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products TriState Capital Hld Inc	$12.95	+0.13 1.01%	$13.12	$13.73	-5.68%	42,925 75.31%	57,000
Most Recent Note for TSC - 12/21/2015 12:58:19 PM Encountering distributional pressure recently. Following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 9/17/15 it found support at its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline and sales revenues growth has shown deceleration."
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WFD - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Westfield Financial Inc	$7.88	-0.17 -2.11%	$7.95	$8.09	-2.60%	44,323 170.47%	26,000
Most Recent Note for WFD - 12/21/2015 12:59:33 PM Tested support at its 200 DMA line after last noted with caution in the 12/02/15 mid-day report - "This low-priced, thinly traded bank's quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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