Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 2nd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2015
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DOW 17811.99 -11.08 (-0.06%) | NASDAQ 4716.17 -19.88 (-0.42%) | S&P 500 2054.79 -4.11 (-0.20%)

Time of Screening : 1/2/2015 12:06:33 PM Report Released : 1/2/2015 12:53:56 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc	$185.85	+1.27 0.69%	$189.99	809,935 73.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,108,000	$197.37 -5.84%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00 MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2015 12:28:24 PM Y - Quietly consolidating near its 50 DMA line forming a "double bottom" base. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through $197. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/30/2014. Click here.
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UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding	$20.75	-1.21 -5.49%	$22.44	136,739 62.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 219,000	$22.41 -7.43%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31 MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2015 12:53:36 PM Y - Touched a new 52-week high today but reversed early gains. Color code is changed to yellow after retreating below its "max buy" level. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($19.55) define near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/23/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$108.50	-1.88 -1.70%	$111.44	$119.75	-9.39%	29,085,608 60.71%	47,909,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 1/2/2015 12:08:30 PM Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss. Gains lacked volume conviction after enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."*
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$56.03	-0.38 -0.67%	$56.83	$57.16	-1.98%	380,849 92.22%	413,000
Most Recent Note for AOS - 1/2/2015 12:12:01 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high after recent gains into new high territory lacked great volume conviction. Reported earnings +9% on +8% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 10/31/13 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$43.87	-3.14 -6.68%	$46.86	$47.30	-7.25%	114,291 70.55%	162,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 1/2/2015 12:14:15 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with an abrupt loss today. Made limited progress after last noted with caution in the 12/12/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history through Sep '14 is not match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed another Secondary Offering on 12/11/14, and earlier Secondary Offerings on 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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BIN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Waste Management Progressive Waste Soltns	$29.73	-0.35 -1.16%	$29.97	$31.47	-5.53%	262,991 94.94%	277,000
Most Recent Note for BIN - 1/2/2015 12:17:40 PM Pulling back today on higher volume, consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Made limited progress since last noted with caution following volume-driven gains in the 11/17/14 mid-day report as fundamental concerns were again noted - "This Pollution Control firm's sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$24.06	+0.00 0.00%	$24.11	$24.36	-1.23%	1,370,840 356.99%	384,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 1/2/2015 12:19:32 PM Holding its ground in a tight range and making limited progress since rebounding from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable gap up gain on 10/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CAR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Avis Budget Group Inc	$66.17	-0.16 -0.24%	$66.72	$69.76	-5.15%	1,285,870 65.24%	1,971,000
Most Recent Note for CAR - 1/2/2015 12:20:51 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following a recent spurt of gains from support at its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Went through a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/20/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$18.77	-0.21 -1.08%	$19.24	$19.54	-3.97%	1,592,986 57.68%	2,762,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 1/2/2015 12:24:54 PM Annual earnings history has been strong, however quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed sub par sales revenues growth and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. On 5/15/12 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list based on weak technical action.
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HAWKB - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc	$36.41	-1.28 -3.40%	$37.78	$39.08	-6.83%	199,367 79.11%	252,000
Most Recent Note for HAWKB - 1/2/2015 12:27:02 PM Reported earnings +13% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Extended from any sound base, retreating from its 52-week high after recent gains lacking great volume conviction. The 50 DMA line acted as support during its ascent since last noted with caution in the 10/21/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6%* on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.03	+0.00 0.00%	$4.10	$4.10	-1.71%	27,731 60.28%	46,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 1/2/2015 12:29:04 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports while rallying to a new 52-week high - "Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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MHK - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Mohawk Industries Inc	$153.29	-2.07 -1.33%	$156.95	$158.58	-3.34%	502,997 72.27%	696,000
Most Recent Note for MHK - 1/2/2015 12:31:01 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line after gapping down for a volume-driven loss when last noted with caution in the 12/16/14 mid-day report - "Retreating from its 52-week high after recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$60.27	+0.00 0.00%	$61.87	$63.10	-4.48%	49,409 58.13%	85,000
Most Recent Note for NP - 1/2/2015 12:34:51 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, but there was a "negative reversal" after early gains today. Reported earnings +36% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/24/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13%* on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamentals are a concern after sub par earnings (C criteria)."*
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$1,246.25	-29.08 -2.28%	$1,258.75	$1,284.50	-2.98%	29,054 100.19%	29,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 1/2/2015 12:37:49 PM Pulling back after challenging its 52-week high on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +17% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern."
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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$37.43	-0.49 -1.29%	$38.22	$38.17	-1.94%	456,624 115.89%	394,000
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 1/2/2015 12:39:09 PM Found support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line then made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 12/15/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +11% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded to new highs since noted with caution in the 9/19/14 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons - showed less than +25% earnings increases (C criteria) while sales revenues growth was not strong and consistent. Annual earnings (A criteria) has been mostly slow and steady.'"
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PLL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pall Corp	$100.59	-0.62 -0.61%	$101.92	$102.68	-2.04%	435,541 63.77%	683,000
Most Recent Note for PLL - 1/2/2015 12:40:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains. Its 50 DMA line and prior lows in the $93 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Prior mid-day reports 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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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$70.30	-5.39 -7.12%	$74.60	$75.94	-7.43%	54,096 122.95%	44,000
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 1/2/2015 12:43:29 PM Abruptly retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session with a volume-driven loss today nearly testing its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +54% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long consolidation and completed a Secondary Offering on 4/29/14 since noted with caution in the 7/24/13 mid-day report - 'Earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C criteria) after a sub par Dec '12 quarter. Lackluster +8% sales revenues increases in the 2 latest comparisons hints that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services coupled with the stock's rise to new highs.'"
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$4.28	+0.05 1.18%	$4.29	$4.24	0.94%	76,369 97.91%	78,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 1/2/2015 12:46:20 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported its earnings +0% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. 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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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$54.67	-3.82 -6.53%	$58.30	$59.76	-8.52%	198,861 71.79%	277,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 1/2/2015 12:47:45 PM Abruptly pulling back from its 52-week high today with a big loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly earnings increases have shown deceleration and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Made gradual progress since dipping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/06/14."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$96.76	-1.41 -1.44%	$98.86	$100.77	-3.98%	597,901 62.02%	964,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/2/2015 12:50:38 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high, consolidating quietly since last noted with caution in the 12/23/14 mid-day report following volume-driven gains - "Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter. The prior 3 quarterly comparisons had huge earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating after wedging higher since last noted with caution in the 10/10/14 mid-day report - 'Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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