Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 6th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2014
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DOW 16429.09 -40.9 (-0.25%) | NASDAQ 4112.01 -19.9 (-0.48%) | S&P 500 1826.09 -5.28 (-0.29%)

Time of Screening : 1/6/2014 11:50:57 AM Report Released : 1/6/2014 12:30:40 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$160.65	-9.12 -5.37%	$166.85	2,306,952 86.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,666,700	$173.80 -7.57%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02 MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2014 11:59:02 AM G - Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume, slumping near its 50 DMA line which acted as support recently. Subsequent violations would raise greater concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/4/2013. Click here.
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SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd	$129.13	-7.33 -5.37%	$136.53	882,981 79.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,110,000	$138.10 -6.50%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38 MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2014 12:25:38 PM G - Retreating from its 52-week high with today's loss on higher volume indicating distributional pressure after rising without great volume conviction behind recent gains. Found recent support at its 50 DMA line. Previously noted with caution - "Reported earnings +13%* on +153% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/20/2013. Click here.
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YY - NASDAQ Joyy Inc	$57.50	-0.52 -0.90%	$58.48	1,462,104 95.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,535,100	$58.35 -1.46%	1/3/2014	$55.08	PP = $56.85 MB = $59.69
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2014 12:30:11 PM Y - Holding its ground today near its all-time high. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 1/03/14 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 11/18/13 high plus 10 cents after a riskier "late stage" base. The gain above the pivot point triggered a convincing technical buy signal with +258% above average volume. See the latest FSU analysis for an annotated weekly graph and additional details. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$27.07	-0.22 -0.81%	$27.50	$27.77	-2.52%	62,315 81.67%	76,300
Most Recent Note for AGX - 1/6/2014 11:52:16 AM Still perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +93% on -15% sales for the Oct '13 quarter. Held its ground and rallied since noted with caution in the 12/09/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +98%* on -30% sales for the Jul '13 quarter. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$54.78	-3.07 -5.31%	$57.30	$59.07	-7.26%	294,735 81.80%	360,300
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 1/6/2014 11:53:46 AM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable loss on higher volume. Following a considerable 11/08/13 gap up this Medical - Services firm steadily rallied. It has not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its shares split 3:1 on 12/31/12. Increasing ownership from 327 top-rated funds in Dec '12 to 334 funds in Sep '13 is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$59.61	+2.44 4.27%	$59.92	$60.00	-0.65%	690,637 84.44%	817,900
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/6/2014 11:55:56 AM Reported +62% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Considerable gain today with higher volume is challenging its 52-week high after holding its ground near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 have been below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$34.24	+0.03 0.09%	$35.02	$34.45	-0.61%	960,582 92.03%	1,043,800
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 1/6/2014 11:56:18 AM 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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ARRS - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Arris Group Inc	$23.68	-0.94 -3.82%	$24.35	$24.69	-4.09%	1,603,550 75.33%	2,128,800
Most Recent Note for ARRS - 1/6/2014 11:57:38 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high today. Free of all resistance due to overhead supply. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since last noted in the 12/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Showed solid earnings increases in recent quarters through Sep '13. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record raises red flags with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CLB - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Core Laboratories Nv	$180.43	-6.20 -3.32%	$185.34	$200.00	-9.79%	234,647 115.42%	203,300
Most Recent Note for CLB - 1/6/2014 12:01:23 PM Encountering distributional pressure and slumping below its 50 DMA line and prior lows with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Consolidating in a tight range since last noted in the 10/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line and in early September it broke out of a new base formed since noted with caution in the 7/18/13 mid-day report - 'Quarterly sales revenues rose +14% and earnings rose +7% for the Jun '13 quarter, below the investment system's +25% minimum guideline concerning the C criteria for a 4th consecutive quarter. Annual earnings growth has been strong following a dip in its FY '09 earnings.'"
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$91.82	-4.60 -4.77%	$97.14	$97.28	-5.61%	4,865,046 93.29%	5,215,200
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/6/2014 12:03:03 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's loss after recently wedging further into new high territory. Reported earnings +24% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '13 period, improving after its Jun earnings comparison at +11% was noted -"Well below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."* Completed new Public Offerings on 5/09/13 and 6/13/12. Shares split 3/2 effective 2/25/13. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08.
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$43.43	+3.07 7.60%	$44.38	$41.11	5.64%	220,461 100.07%	220,300
Most Recent Note for ENV - 1/6/2014 12:05:59 PM Considerable gap up and volume-driven gain today for a new high after forming another short flat base above its 50 DMA line. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 128 in Dec '12 to 191 in Sep '13, and reported insider buying (I criteria) has been an encouraging sign following its upsized Secondary Offering completed on 10/10/13. Last noted in the 11/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Showed improved sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '13 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain. Due to a downturn in FY '12 earnings, its annual earnings (A criteria) history 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	$22.95	+2.99 14.99%	$23.38	$22.34	2.74%	575,900 187.28%	307,500
Most Recent Note for FONR - 1/6/2014 12:06:55 PM Considerable volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its deep consolidation since 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	$51.42	-0.95 -1.81%	$52.67	$52.70	-2.43%	257,045 133.67%	192,300
Most Recent Note for FUL - 1/6/2014 12:07:36 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance while 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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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$30.25	-0.36 -1.18%	$30.84	$32.29	-6.32%	193,023 77.39%	249,400
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/6/2014 12:08:11 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs following volume-driven gains after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun '13 quarter, and earnings in Mar '13 versus a year-ago loss, however prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$43.26	-1.23 -2.76%	$44.12	$44.93	-3.72%	476,080 104.79%	454,300
Most Recent Note for HXL - 1/6/2014 12:10:44 PM Enduring mild distributional pressure and testing support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating just -3.3% off its 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "The Aerospace/Defense firm reported earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, marking its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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IILG - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Interval Leisure Group	$30.55	-0.17 -0.55%	$31.04	$32.13	-4.92%	234,398 116.62%	201,000
Most Recent Note for IILG - 1/6/2014 12:12:52 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure while extended from any sound base pattern. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases but sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$24.31	-0.37 -1.50%	$24.72	$25.82	-5.85%	113,595 88.95%	127,700
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 1/6/2014 12:14:16 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Trading near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$35.32	+0.80 2.32%	$37.00	$37.53	-5.89%	431,086 82.17%	524,600
Most Recent Note for MEI - 1/6/2014 12:15:41 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '13 showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern."
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$7.27	+0.15 2.11%	$7.27	$7.19	1.11%	43,485 83.95%	51,800
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 1/6/2014 12:20:22 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its gain. This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but improved in the Sep '13 quarter. It has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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PACR - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Pacer International Inc	$8.94	+0.61 7.32%	$9.14	$9.23	-3.14%	2,150,259 653.57%	329,000
Most Recent Note for PACR - 1/6/2014 12:22:40 PM Gapped up today, rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high after finding support near its 50 DMA line recently. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history below guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$14.48	-0.14 -0.96%	$14.90	$14.85	-2.49%	267,775 93.69%	285,800
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 1/6/2014 12:23:57 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 impressive volume-driven 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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TRAK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software DealerTrack Technologies	$48.15	-1.10 -2.23%	$49.37	$50.30	-4.27%	281,071 86.91%	323,400
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 1/6/2014 12:26:47 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since a considerable "breakaway gap" on 12/20/13 for a new 52-week high after announcing an agreement to acquire Dealer.com for 8.7 Million shares of common stock and $620 Million in cash. The 12/11/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +39% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Downward turn in its FY '08 and '09 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/4/2007."
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$23.18	+0.02 0.09%	$23.89	$23.40	-0.94%	49,978 89.89%	55,600
Most Recent Note for VASC - 1/6/2014 12:29:07 PM Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 143 in Dec '12 to 152 in Dec '13, a reassuring sign of increasing institutional interest (I criteria). Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. Concerns remain as when noted in the 12/21/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines".
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