Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 14th, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2016
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DOW 16365.73 214.32 (1.33%) | NASDAQ 4580.31 54.25 (1.20%) | S&P 500 1909.71 19.43 (1.03%)

Time of Screening : 1/14/2016 12:03:22 PM Report Released : 1/14/2016 12:37:04 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGII - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Argo Group Intl Hldg Ltd	$56.67	+1.16 2.09%	$57.26	$66.40	-14.65%	102,116 92.00%	111,000
Most Recent Note for AGII - 1/14/2016 12:04:55 PM Slumped below its 200 DMA line on the prior session. Endured distributional pressure since noted with caution in the 11/23/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6% on +0% sales for the Sep '15 quarter. Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact based investment system's guidelines."
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AHH - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Armada Hoffler Ppty Inc	$10.43	+0.07 0.68%	$10.46	$11.60	-10.09%	167,188 84.44%	198,000
Most Recent Note for AHH - 1/14/2016 12:05:53 PM Recently finding support at its 200 DMA line. Gapped down 12/04/15 as it completed a new Public Offering. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not strong and steady."
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BLMT - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks B S B Bancorp Inc	$22.60	+0.28 1.25%	$23.04	$23.64	-4.40%	10,398 94.53%	11,000
Most Recent Note for BLMT - 1/14/2016 12:08:03 PM Stalled after just topping its June highs, now testing support at the 50 DMA line. Hit a new 52-week high on 12/29/15 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '15 have been above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria).* Downward turn in its FY '11 and '12 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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BNK - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks C 1 Financial Inc	$24.04	+0.05 0.19%	$24.10	$24.49	-1.86%	102,219 107.60%	95,000
Most Recent Note for BNK - 1/14/2016 12:10:00 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range since gapping up on 11/10/15 for a new 52-week high on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +72% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '15 quarters. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CB - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Chubb Corp	$130.10	+1.07 0.83%	$130.13	$134.49	-3.26%	1,387,726 94.27%	1,472,000
Most Recent Note for CB - 1/14/2016 12:11:30 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line after last noted with caution in the 1/05/16 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. On 3/28/2006 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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EFX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Equifax Inc	$102.55	+1.51 1.49%	$102.56	$114.46	-10.41%	519,072 76.79%	676,000
Most Recent Note for EFX - 1/14/2016 12:13:25 PM Stalled after reaching a new 52-week high. Damaging volume-driven losses violated its 50 DMA line and it is testing its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +13% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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EQIX - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Equinix Inc	$303.66	-1.92 -0.63%	$306.29	$318.36	-4.62%	753,444 91.44%	824,000
Most Recent Note for EQIX - 1/14/2016 12:14:52 PM Pulling back after recently powering into new high territory with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/18/15. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ascent since noted with caution in the 11/19/15 mid-day report - "Prior 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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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$87.51	-2.04 -2.28%	$90.48	$91.99	-4.87%	2,188,579 239.45%	914,000
Most Recent Note for EXR - 1/14/2016 12:16:30 PM Testing support near its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss following an ongoing rally into new high territory. Completed another new Public Offering on 6/16/15. Quarterly comparisons in through Jun '15 were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) however this REIT has a very strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/06/13, 11/07/12 and 4/20/12.
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$95.90	+0.46 0.48%	$96.71	$110.65	-13.33%	26,680,090 107.04%	24,925,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 1/14/2016 12:18:50 PM Testing support at its 200 DMA line today. Damaging volume-driven losses undercut prior highs in the $99 area following a gap down violating its 50 DMA line on 1/04/16. Fundamental concerns were repeatedly noted in several Nov '15 mid-day reports while hovering near its all-time high - "Reported earnings +33% on +41% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, an improvement after 2 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$37.15	+0.77 2.12%	$40.94	$42.46	-12.51%	30,279 89.06%	34,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 1/14/2016 12:19:58 PM Recently finding support near its 200 DMA line and prior lows. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings -3% on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were sub par."
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$120.05	-1.35 -1.11%	$121.52	$135.47	-11.38%	4,364,503 79.70%	5,476,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 1/14/2016 12:25:06 PM Volume-driven losses violated its 50 DMA line and it is testing its 200 DMA line with today's loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/27/15 mid-day report at its all-time high following 8 consecutive gains marked by volume- "Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter, and prior quarters were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Has a new CEO as of 11/03/14. Sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been especially strong, revealing no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving after a downturn in FY '08 - FY '10."
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$10.85	+0.02 0.18%	$10.86	$11.83	-8.28%	38,950 111.29%	35,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 1/14/2016 12:25:33 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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MG - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services Mistras Group Inc	$20.16	-0.52 -2.51%	$22.30	$22.90	-11.97%	541,107 400.82%	135,000
Most Recent Note for MG - 1/14/2016 12:26:41 PM Pulling back after a gap up on 1/07/16, and making choppy progress since noted with caution in the 10/09/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales and earnings and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/30/12."
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OC - NYSE - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Owens Corning	$42.90	-0.41 -0.95%	$43.50	$48.50	-11.55%	992,938 75.91%	1,308,000
Most Recent Note for OC - 1/14/2016 12:27:19 PM Slumping below its 200 DMA line this week. Stalled after barely reaching a new high since noted with caution in the 11/17/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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PSTB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Park Sterling Corp	$7.31	+0.13 1.81%	$7.34	$8.20	-10.85%	83,786 99.75%	84,000
Most Recent Note for PSTB - 1/14/2016 12:27:57 PM Testing support at its 200 DMA line. Pulled back from its 52-week high hit when noted with caution in the 12/02/15 mid-day report - "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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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$16.03	-0.03 -0.16%	$16.32	$17.82	-10.07%	218,453 101.14%	216,000
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 1/14/2016 12:28:36 PM Reported earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating near its 200 DMA line and prior lows defining important near-term support.
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$10.44	+0.05 0.48%	$10.55	$11.50	-9.22%	37,342 91.08%	41,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 1/14/2016 12:30:04 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Hovering within close striking distance of its 52-week high and building on the right side of an orderly base during which it found support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $2-6 million range, rather minuscule yet growing at great percentage rates. Reported earnings +200% on +86% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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SWI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Solarwinds Inc	$59.00	-0.05 -0.08%	$59.15	$59.29	-0.49%	907,463 112.03%	810,000
Most Recent Note for SWI - 1/14/2016 12:31:49 PM Held its ground in a tight range after gapping up 10/21/15 hitting a new 52-week high on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 11/13/14 mid-day report -'Faces resistance due to additional overhead supply up through the $60 level. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/19/12.'"
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TIS - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper &; Paper Products Orchids Paper Products	$27.98	-0.19 -0.67%	$28.72	$32.50	-13.91%	54,445 108.89%	50,000
Most Recent Note for TIS - 1/14/2016 12:32:07 PM Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high, slumping below its 50 DMA line and testing prior lows. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$177.02	-2.07 -1.16%	$180.37	$188.48	-6.08%	803,817 84.88%	947,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 1/14/2016 12:34:12 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/03/15. Fundamental concerns were noted after its Jul and Oct '15 earnings both were reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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WSBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Waterstone Financial Inc	$13.96	+0.41 3.03%	$14.02	$14.48	-3.59%	45,126 75.21%	60,000
Most Recent Note for WSBF - 1/14/2016 12:36:59 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. Hit a new 52-week high then pulled back and undercut its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/24/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '15 have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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