Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 5th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/5/2015 12:08:42 PM Report Released : 1/5/2015 1:38:32 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	$192.35	+6.93 3.74%	$193.77	759,891 71.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,066,000	$197.37 -2.54%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00 MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2015 12:52:47 PM Y - Trading above its 50 DMA line today while still working on a new "double bottom" base. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up through $197. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/30/2014. Click here.
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NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$76.43	-0.38 -0.49%	$77.00	2,332,222 73.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,193,000	$78.34 -2.44%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44 MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2015 1:00:41 PM Y - Building a new flat base above its 50 DMA line, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 11/28/14 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong through the Sep '14 quarter. Rebounded impressively since damaging losses violated its 200 DMA line and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/13/14. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/6/2014. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$144.84	+0.39 0.27%	$146.73	1,605,234 78.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,052,000	$153.10 -5.40%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2015 1:37:54 PM Y - Fundamentals remain strong with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Sep '14 quarter. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on the 12/22/14 high while building a cup-with-handle base. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $153 level. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/04/14. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/2/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACOR - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Acorda Therapeutics Inc	$39.97	-0.54 -1.33%	$40.51	$41.65	-4.03%	363,233 73.98%	491,000
Most Recent Note for ACOR - 1/5/2015 12:16:09 PM Made a choppy ascent since last noted with caution in the 9/25/14 mid-day report. Pulling back from its 52-week high following recent wedging gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +36% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$30.80	+0.00 0.00%	$30.89	$31.43	-2.00%	1,263,332 126.59%	998,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 1/5/2015 12:18:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/11/14. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/29/14 during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/12/14 mid-day report - "Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12 13 IPO at $20."
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BCR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Bard C R Inc	$166.03	-1.46 -0.87%	$166.05	$174.46	-4.83%	348,005 64.21%	542,000
Most Recent Note for BCR - 1/5/2015 12:20:43 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line today. Last noted with caution in the 12/03/14 mid-day report at its 52-week high - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth hints at no new (N criteria) product or service in great demand."
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$78.70	+0.09 0.11%	$78.78	$82.90	-5.07%	190,842 63.61%	300,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 1/5/2015 12:23:41 PM Still hovering near all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains including a gap up on 12/10/14. Fundamental concerns remain. 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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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$24.05	-0.06 -0.25%	$24.08	$24.36	-1.27%	592,763 142.49%	416,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 1/5/2015 12:23:52 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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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$180.66	+2.02 1.13%	$182.50	$184.10	-1.87%	280,103 57.63%	486,000
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 1/5/2015 12:27:35 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Deeply undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted with caution on 8/04/14 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list. Reported earnings +20% on +18% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$18.50	-0.33 -1.75%	$18.75	$19.54	-5.32%	7,382,107 270.61%	2,728,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 1/5/2015 12:31:46 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive loss on ever increasing volume, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned -"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). On 5/15/12 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list based on weak technical action."
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CHRW - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service C H Robinson Worldwide	$71.20	-2.64 -3.58%	$73.37	$77.49	-8.12%	3,502,740 230.60%	1,519,000
Most Recent Note for CHRW - 1/5/2015 12:34:44 PM Retreating below its 50 DMA line with today's 6th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. The 50 DMA line acted as support during its ascent since last noted with caution in the 10/30/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria). Long ago featured in the 10/12/05 mid-day report (read here) near $32 (split adjusted) and traded up as much as +72.44% before it was removed from the Featured Stocks page on 10/06/06."
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DFT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Dupont Fabros Tech Inc	$33.60	+0.02 0.04%	$33.82	$34.76	-3.35%	421,809 60.09%	702,000
Most Recent Note for DFT - 1/5/2015 12:35:23 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, holding its ground since noted with caution in the 12/17/14 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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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$95.40	+1.11 1.18%	$95.94	$97.15	-1.80%	239,849 67.75%	354,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 1/5/2015 12:39:13 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 10/21/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +24%* on +11 sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."*
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$131.99	+1.66 1.27%	$132.99	$136.11	-3.03%	699,039 76.65%	912,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 1/5/2015 12:40:43 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/30/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +25% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress and went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$37.26	-0.64 -1.69%	$37.50	$39.11	-4.73%	132,791 69.89%	190,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 1/5/2015 12:43:57 PM Down today for a 4th consecutive loss, pulling back from its 52-week high after rallying near multi-year highs in the $39 area. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - Reported earnings +9% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par prior quarters leave concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$97.25	-2.75 -2.75%	$100.87	$103.18	-5.75%	139,420 60.35%	231,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 1/5/2015 12:48:04 PM Pulling back for a 3rd day in a row, still hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported +7% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/24/14.
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$4.20	+0.02 0.48%	$4.44	$4.10	2.44%	132,660 282.26%	47,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 1/5/2015 12:53:42 PM Tallying a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain into new high territory today. 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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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$67.00	-1.22 -1.79%	$68.49	$75.94	-11.77%	35,867 77.97%	46,000
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 1/5/2015 1:02:09 PM Abruptly retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven loss. The 12/03/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$22.18	+0.41 1.88%	$22.87	$22.89	-3.10%	436,568 98.11%	445,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 1/5/2015 1:04:33 PM Holding its ground stubbornly at all-time highs. The 12/16/14 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +41% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Computer - Networking firm survived but failed to impress since the 12/07/10 mid-day report cautioned members - 'Its flawed annual earnings (A criteria) history has been noted as a concern.'"
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SFBS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc	$31.73	-0.77 -2.37%	$32.50	$35.10	-9.60%	38,946 105.26%	37,000
Most Recent Note for SFBS - 1/5/2015 1:08:11 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, encountering some distributional pressure today. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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SNX - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synnex Corp	$74.40	-2.19 -2.86%	$74.75	$79.98	-6.98%	122,833 75.82%	162,000
Most Recent Note for SNX - 1/5/2015 1:11:41 PM Recently wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Gapped down today and tested its 50 DMA line where it found prompt support. Reported earnings +20% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, below the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues showed encouraging acceleration in recent comparisons.
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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$54.30	-0.98 -1.77%	$55.44	$59.76	-9.14%	185,252 66.16%	280,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 1/5/2015 1:12:53 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive 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	$99.56	+2.06 2.11%	$99.56	$100.77	-1.20%	782,594 80.02%	978,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/5/2015 1:15:00 PM Still trading near its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$197.44	-0.31 -0.16%	$198.88	$201.04	-1.79%	218,789 63.42%	345,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 1/5/2015 1:16:35 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - 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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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$43.40	-0.44 -1.00%	$44.78	$48.88	-11.21%	818,171 83.06%	985,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 1/5/2015 1:19:45 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line and reversed into the red today. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/17/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$33.41	-0.09 -0.27%	$33.75	$34.32	-2.65%	489,341 78.93%	620,000
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 1/5/2015 1:21:52 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/21/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13%* on +15% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$65.40	-1.49 -2.23%	$66.08	$73.42	-10.92%	1,488,842 68.36%	2,178,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 1/5/2015 1:23:22 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line and undercutting prior lows with today's 4th consecutive loss. Due to fundamental and technical deterioration it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/14.
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$276.12	-12.19 -4.23%	$287.43	$297.08	-7.06%	34,848 174.24%	20,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 1/5/2015 1:25:14 PM Pulling back today trading near its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines. Last noted with caution in the 11/20/14 mid-day report - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $297 level. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have been in the +8-10% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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