Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2014
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DOW 16447.87 -128.79 (-0.78%) | NASDAQ 4139.68 -36.91 (-0.88%) | S&P 500 1831.57 -16.79 (-0.91%)

Time of Screening : 1/2/2014 12:03:45 PM Report Released : 1/2/2014 1:11:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners	$58.10	-0.69 -1.17%	$58.60	121,023 93.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 130,000	$59.39 -2.17%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51 MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2014 12:32:57 PM Y - Hovering near its all-time high today after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. A gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/13/2013. Click here.
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FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$117.67	+0.50 0.43%	$118.29	641,272 80.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 792,700	$123.96 -5.07%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97 MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2014 12:35:38 PM G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with today's gain on higher volume. Previously noted - "It may be forming a new late-stage base but still faces some resistance up through the $123* level."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/17/2013. Click here.
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PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.com Inc	$1,148.33	-14.07 -1.21%	$1,161.29	384,143 65.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 586,200	$1,198.75 -4.21%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85 MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2014 12:55:52 PM Y - Slumping near prior lows and its 50 DMA line ($1,136.34 now) while enduring mild distributional pressure recently, and subsequent violations may trigger worrisome technical sell signals. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point have not shown up since recently highlighted. Disciplined investors watch for a proper technical buy signal before taking action and always limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their buy point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/3/2013. Click here.
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SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd	$45.53	-0.19 -0.42%	$46.23	33,213 77.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 42,800	$46.15 -1.34%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25 MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2014 1:03:09 PM Y - Challenging its pivot point and hitting a new 52-week high today while on track for a 12th consecutive gain without great volume conviction. Volume should be a minimum of +40% above average behind gains above a stock's pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/24/2013. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$117.35	-0.05 -0.04%	$117.50	1,304,233 121.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,075,200	$118.25 -0.76%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50 MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2014 1:04:44 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace. Resilient after earnings +24% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter came in a notch below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/18/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$24.07	-0.94 -3.76%	$25.25	$25.24	-4.64%	247,625 84.23%	294,000
Most Recent Note for ACET - 1/2/2014 12:06:27 PM This Chemicals - Specialty firm was noted with caution in recent mid-day reports -"Reported earnings +122% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Held its ground and rallied further since the considerable 'breakaway gap' on 11/08/13."
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AEL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Amer Equity Invstmt Life	$25.59	-0.79 -2.99%	$26.35	$26.46	-3.29%	669,386 77.63%	862,300
Most Recent Note for AEL - 1/2/2014 12:14:25 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenues increases have not been strong and steady. Retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume today after wedging higher in recent weeks and getting extended from any sound base.
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AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$38.22	-0.13 -0.34%	$38.48	$39.10	-2.25%	751,318 78.90%	952,200
Most Recent Note for AER - 1/2/2014 12:16:20 PM Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 2 weeks following considerable volume-driven gains on news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons show little growth in sales revenues, and its 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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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$33.23	-0.66 -1.95%	$34.00	$34.21	-2.86%	993,898 98.44%	1,009,600
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 1/2/2014 12:17:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after violating prior lows near $15.50 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$179.84	+1.96 1.10%	$180.70	$181.25	-0.78%	2,495,250 67.54%	3,694,600
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 1/2/2014 12:19:15 PM Reported earnings +6% on +46% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Today's 4th consecutive gain has it perched near all-time highs hit when noted in the 12/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar (+15%) and Jun '13 (-1%) quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding."
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BWS - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Brown Shoe Company Inc	$28.03	-0.11 -0.39%	$28.57	$28.70	-2.34%	216,445 74.41%	290,900
Most Recent Note for BWS - 1/2/2014 12:21:50 PM Reported earnings +3% on +1% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria, as when last noted in the 8/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$19.37	-0.87 -4.30%	$19.78	$20.96	-7.59%	86,072 98.59%	87,300
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 1/2/2014 12:23:53 PM Retreating from its 52-week high following a streak of 6 consecutive gains. Found support well above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted in the 11/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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CTSH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Cognizant Tech Sol Cl A	$98.63	-2.35 -2.33%	$100.75	$101.13	-2.47%	1,413,057 87.13%	1,621,800
Most Recent Note for CTSH - 1/2/2014 12:28:59 PM Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/23/11.
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$108.02	-7.18 -6.23%	$115.50	$116.88	-7.58%	59,613 78.65%	75,800
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 1/2/2014 12:30:06 PM Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Pulling back from its 52-week high today. Made steady progress since the 10/10/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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EBS - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Emergent Biosolutions	$23.90	+0.91 3.96%	$24.04	$24.04	-0.58%	148,350 108.92%	136,200
Most Recent Note for EBS - 1/2/2014 12:31:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$20.71	-0.50 -2.35%	$21.45	$22.34	-7.30%	245,648 82.32%	298,400
Most Recent Note for FONR - 1/2/2014 12:39:19 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today challenging its 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its deep consolidation since last noted in the 11/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FUL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Fuller H B Co	$51.64	-0.40 -0.77%	$52.20	$52.16	-1.00%	155,058 82.92%	187,000
Most Recent Note for FUL - 1/2/2014 12:42:19 PM Hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug '13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY '08.
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$70.75	-3.21 -4.34%	$73.38	$74.88	-5.52%	169,966 75.14%	226,200
Most Recent Note for GIII - 1/2/2014 12:43:43 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - " Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. Reported earnings +19% on +23% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$28.35	-0.28 -0.96%	$29.07	$28.90	-1.92%	8,180,494 81.17%	10,077,700
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 1/2/2014 12:47:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +16% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 3/08/13 and on 12/12/12. Previously noted downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria.
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$54.46	-1.40 -2.51%	$55.86	$58.32	-6.62%	194,789 66.28%	293,900
Most Recent Note for KS - 1/2/2014 12:48:58 PM Retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. Made gradual progress after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 10/31/13 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +156% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.90	-0.05 -0.28%	$16.01	$16.28	-2.36%	33,778 95.15%	35,500
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 1/2/2014 12:49:49 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after considerable volume-driven gains. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since noted with caution in the 8/27/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$13.66	-0.21 -1.51%	$13.87	$14.89	-8.26%	118,791 90.34%	131,500
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 1/2/2014 12:56:40 PM Rallied near its 52-week high with recent gains backed by above average volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation from highs hit when noted with caution in the 11/04/13 mid-day report - "Held its ground well above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PZZA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Papa Johns Intl Inc	$46.16	+0.76 1.67%	$46.90	$46.49	-0.71%	176,860 66.97%	264,100
Most Recent Note for PZZA - 1/2/2014 12:57:47 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied further after prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Louisville, KY based pizza firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history, lack of great sales revenues growth, and quarterly earnings comparisons mostly below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) leave fundamental concerns. Superior buy candidates under the investment system's guidelines always showed strong sales revenues increases indicative of great demand for their products or services."
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$13.35	+0.52 4.05%	$13.45	$13.50	-1.11%	379,135 143.39%	264,400
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 1/2/2014 12:59:14 PM Rallying near its 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly after an impressive streak gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a Secondary Offering 8/08/13 and found support above its 200 DMA line during the latest consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$198.61	+4.40 2.27%	$199.88	$194.53	2.10%	1,127,077 88.37%	1,275,400
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 1/2/2014 1:07:26 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure recently. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/8/07 and subsequently fell from $136 to as low as $14.50 in March '09 before rebounding. Traded up +43% after it was featured in the 8/26/07 Special Report titled 'Stocks That Should Now Be On Your Watch List' with annotated graphs and commentary including our detailed CANSLIM.net Profile, What To Look For And What To Look Out For, and Technical Analysis summaries (read here)."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$51.92	+1.64 3.26%	$52.40	$56.75	-8.51%	1,520,584 103.22%	1,473,200
Most Recent Note for YY - 1/2/2014 1:10:51 PM Consolidating -9.1% off its 52-week high and near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +176% on +119% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and great earnings and sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $11 IPO on 11/21/12.
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