Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2014
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DOW 16501.53 127.67 (0.78%) | NASDAQ 4212.97 29.95 (0.72%) | S&P 500 1849.44 10.56 (0.57%)

Time of Screening : 1/15/2014 12:13:05 PM Report Released : 1/15/2014 12:52:51 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEIS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Advanced Energy Inds	$26.48	+1.58 6.35%	$26.73	$26.55	-0.26%	453,340 91.62%	494,800
Most Recent Note for AEIS - 1/15/2014 12:16:10 PM Rallying for a considerable gain and a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +96% on +22% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/06/13 mid-day report - "It may be an interesting turnaround story, however, fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$61.55	+1.15 1.90%	$62.43	$62.44	-1.43%	652,448 75.47%	864,500
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/15/2014 12:18:22 PM Today's gain has it challenging its 52-week high after holding its ground near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported +62% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as the prior 5 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$128.59	+0.05 0.04%	$129.50	$137.48	-6.47%	252,690 87.56%	288,600
Most Recent Note for ATK - 1/15/2014 12:21:43 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance. Prior highs in the $123 area define initial support while consolidating after considerable volume-driven gains helped it rally from a tight range above its 50 DMA line for new 52-week highs. Noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$63.85	+1.84 2.97%	$64.63	$62.49	2.18%	80,836 80.27%	100,700
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 1/15/2014 12:23:04 PM Hitting another new 52 week high with today's 9th consecutive gain marked by above average volume while rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +44% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25%* earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."*
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BAC - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of America Corp	$17.16	+0.39 2.33%	$17.42	$16.93	1.36%	177,060,641 188.09%	94,137,000
Most Recent Note for BAC - 1/15/2014 12:24:23 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. 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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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$88.34	-2.87 -3.15%	$90.30	$97.28	-9.19%	5,328,037 96.92%	5,497,600
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/15/2014 12:25:10 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive 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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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$21.53	+1.56 7.81%	$21.65	$21.15	1.80%	322,892 202.69%	159,300
Most Recent Note for DL - 1/15/2014 12:27:23 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high while on track for a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain from support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EFII - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Electronics For Imaging	$40.20	+0.21 0.53%	$41.43	$40.14	0.15%	304,659 83.40%	365,300
Most Recent Note for EFII - 1/15/2014 12:29:31 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Stubbornly held its ground in a tight range near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/16/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and it has earned high ranks. Fundamentally, earnings have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$210.20	-9.60 -4.37%	$219.99	$229.50	-8.41%	1,151,514 128.76%	894,300
Most Recent Note for ICE - 1/15/2014 12:31:30 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss while retreating from its 52-week high. Extended from any sound base. Last noted with caution in the 12/20/13 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/7/08."
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$120.42	-1.10 -0.90%	$123.14	$122.35	-1.58%	1,142,002 96.91%	1,178,400
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 1/15/2014 12:33:06 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gain with above average volume on the prior session while adding to a recent spurt of gains. Reported earnings +10% on +25% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) remains a concern. Sales revenues and earnings growth slumped below guidelines after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/17/09. It had just been featured in the May 2009 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here)."
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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$20.40	+0.55 2.75%	$21.20	$21.82	-6.53%	2,059,259 96.71%	2,129,300
Most Recent Note for INVN - 1/15/2014 12:34:54 PM Held its ground above prior highs and now approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +28% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). That fundamental flaw came to light since noted in the 10/07/13 mid-day report with caution. - "It faces a little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 level, highs hit in Mar '12. Reported earnings +40% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, a 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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JAH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Jarden Corp	$63.35	+0.56 0.89%	$63.46	$64.01	-1.03%	723,746 80.69%	897,000
Most Recent Note for JAH - 1/15/2014 12:36:00 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while posting a 2nd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Recently endured mild distributional pressure. Reported earnings +16% on +6% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior comparisons were sub par, and it was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/15/07 mid-day report."
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$46.72	+0.93 2.03%	$48.70	$46.98	-0.55%	566,728 128.71%	440,300
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 1/15/2014 12:38:06 PM Gapped up today and hit another new high with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground in a tight range since last noted in the 12/30/13 mid-day report while tallying a 10th consecutive gain - "Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$165.96	-1.51 -0.90%	$168.13	$177.00	-6.24%	1,315,232 79.05%	1,663,800
Most Recent Note for MCK - 1/15/2014 12:38:51 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses this week. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line after noted in the 12/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has a steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, however quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$8.05	+0.50 6.62%	$8.17	$7.56	6.48%	213,616 365.16%	58,500
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 1/15/2014 12:40:24 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Stubbornly held its ground following considerable gains with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$35.30	+1.03 3.01%	$35.52	$35.77	-1.31%	386,904 82.69%	467,900
Most Recent Note for POL - 1/15/2014 12:41:58 PM Reported earnings +29% on +43% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high after finding support well above its 50 DMA line which acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent. Last noted in the 12/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +23% on +37% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$11.65	+0.04 0.34%	$11.74	$11.95	-2.51%	113,733 148.67%	76,500
Most Recent Note for PZN - 1/15/2014 12:44:07 PM Perched near its 52-week high today holding its ground following a recent streak of 6 consecutive gains. Extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and 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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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$17.36	+0.33 1.94%	$17.39	$17.23	0.75%	293,971 157.63%	186,500
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 1/15/2014 12:46:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain backed by above average volume. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $18 level. Found support well above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +214%* on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."*
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TTC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Toro Co	$64.74	+0.77 1.20%	$64.78	$64.37	0.57%	183,751 110.96%	165,600
Most Recent Note for TTC - 1/15/2014 12:47:32 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Found support at its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress into all-time high territory since noted in the 12/05/12 mid-day report with caution - "It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +20% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, a 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$80.88	+2.06 2.61%	$80.93	$79.64	1.56%	1,014,468 79.15%	1,281,700
Most Recent Note for URI - 1/15/2014 12:49:06 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 12/18/13 mid-day report - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks then rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after stronger results in prior quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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VC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Visteon Corporation	$86.44	-1.17 -1.34%	$87.55	$88.74	-2.59%	883,482 146.39%	603,500
Most Recent Note for VC - 1/15/2014 12:49:53 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing advance. Reported earnings +255% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Showed better results in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WEN - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wendy's Company	$8.93	+0.12 1.36%	$8.95	$9.51	-6.10%	7,965,661 99.90%	7,973,800
Most Recent Note for WEN - 1/15/2014 12:51:33 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 2nd volume-driven gain in the span of 3 sessions. Reported earnings +300% on only +1% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '11 quarter. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$21.43	+0.33 1.56%	$22.19	$22.61	-5.22%	108,367 76.37%	141,900
Most Recent Note for WNS - 1/15/2014 12:52:33 PM Off earlier highs after a small gap up today challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/09."
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