Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 17th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2014
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DOW 16477.53 60.52 (0.37%) | NASDAQ 4213.54 -5.15 (-0.12%) | S&P 500 1845.33 -0.56 (-0.03%)

Time of Screening : 1/17/2014 12:16:21 PM Report Released : 1/17/2014 1:04:32 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
RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$80.44	-4.50 -5.30%	$85.00	676,658 210.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 321,600	$85.93 -6.39%	1/8/2014	$78.87	PP = $80.38 MB = $84.40
Most Recent Note - 1/17/2014 12:56:18 PM Y - Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable loss on heavy volume following a streak of 9 consecutive gains. Prior note on 1/15/14 reminded members - "Prior highs in the $80* area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock if it falls more than -7% from their purchase price."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/13/2014. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$136.50	-0.84 -0.61%	$137.69	1,256,940 110.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,132,900	$137.34 -0.61%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50 MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 1/17/2014 1:04:08 PM G - Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base after volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs near $115 define near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/18/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$36.05	+0.75 2.12%	$36.34	$39.10	-7.80%	1,138,738 96.09%	1,185,100
Most Recent Note for AER - 1/17/2014 12:21:13 PM Consolidating following considerable volume-driven gains on recent news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons show little growth in sales revenues, and its 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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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$64.32	+2.20 3.54%	$64.93	$63.48	1.32%	712,339 81.88%	870,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 1/17/2014 12:22:58 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Recently held its ground near its 50 DMA line while the 1/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$139.93	+0.12 0.09%	$140.28	$139.88	0.04%	842,477 82.20%	1,024,900
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 1/17/2014 12:29:03 PM In recent weeks it made progress above prior resistance in the $126 area, but it is now too extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Fundamentals remain strong with respect to the quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history. Rebounded from lows after slumping beneath its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/22/12.
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AMTD - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa T D Ameritrade Hldg Corp	$32.32	-0.08 -0.25%	$32.54	$32.43	-0.34%	1,481,586 77.91%	1,901,700
Most Recent Note for AMTD - 1/17/2014 12:31:42 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +38% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$22.87	+0.62 2.79%	$24.45	$22.98	-0.48%	441,396 261.49%	168,800
Most Recent Note for DL - 1/17/2014 12:32:47 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high while on track for a 6th 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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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$33.50	+0.50 1.52%	$33.96	$33.59	-0.27%	806,515 83.85%	961,800
Most Recent Note for EDU - 1/17/2014 12:34:58 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today while on track for a 9th gain in the span of 10 sessions. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since noted in the 12/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +29% on +16% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +38% on +27% sales revenues for the May '13 quarter. Earnings in the prior 3 quarterly comparisons through Feb '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This China-based firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/17/08."
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$47.71	-0.16 -0.33%	$48.54	$47.90	-0.40%	212,061 89.59%	236,700
Most Recent Note for ENV - 1/17/2014 12:39:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 3 consecutive gains. Held its ground above prior highs after gapping up for a new high from short flat base above its 50 DMA line when last noted with caution in the 1/06/14 mid-day report. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 128 in Dec '12 to 200 in Dec '13, and reported insider buying (I criteria) was noted as an encouraging sign following its upsized Secondary Offering completed on 10/10/13. prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,157.30	+1.08 0.09%	$1,160.63	$1,157.93	-0.05%	1,213,780 75.32%	1,611,400
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 1/17/2014 12:41:08 PM Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" when last noted in the 10/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Its Relative Strength rank has improved to 80, and bullish action may be of some interest to technical traders, however fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -6% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter since last noted with caution in the 7/19/13 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +15% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08.'"
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$29.79	+0.95 3.29%	$29.97	$32.29	-7.74%	1,357,481 453.55%	299,300
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/17/2014 12:41:34 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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. 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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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$135.67	+10.41 8.31%	$138.00	$127.00	6.83%	3,797,476 311.57%	1,218,800
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 1/17/2014 12:42:40 PM Gapped up again today for a considerable gain hitting another new 52-week high while adding to an impressive spurt of considerable volume-driven 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	$20.98	+0.02 0.10%	$21.11	$21.82	-3.85%	1,831,493 84.22%	2,174,600
Most Recent Note for INVN - 1/17/2014 12:43:57 PM Approaching its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$88.33	+1.50 1.73%	$88.33	$88.76	-0.48%	447,445 75.38%	593,600
Most Recent Note for MGA - 1/17/2014 12:47:37 PM Poised for a best ever close and challenging its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 11/20/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its earnings history is below guidelines. Shares split 2:1 on 11/26/10 and it survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 1/12/11 mid-day report."
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$8.67	+0.10 1.19%	$8.73	$8.91	-2.68%	179,761 215.54%	83,400
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 1/17/2014 12:49:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Stubbornly held its ground following considerable gains with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$32.81	-0.37 -1.12%	$33.37	$33.42	-1.83%	187,792 79.67%	235,700
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 1/17/2014 12:51:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied since last noted with caution in the 12/31/13 mid-day report - "Found support at its 50 DMA line while continuing higher in recent months. Reported earnings +24% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. The Building - Heavy Construction firm is one of the largest specialty contractors and engineering companies in the Western United States primarily serving the growing power and energy sectors."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$94.87	+3.61 3.96%	$95.68	$96.74	-1.93%	2,681,256 99.86%	2,684,900
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/17/2014 12:53:23 PM Rising near its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Gapped up above its 50 DMA line when last noted with caution in the 1/08/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain after its +135% earnings increase on +124% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$32.53	-0.71 -2.14%	$32.90	$35.31	-7.87%	235,591 114.14%	206,400
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 1/17/2014 12:58:21 PM Retreated from its 52-week high and it is testing support at its 50 DMA line. Found support at its 200 DMA line recently while building on an orderly base. The 1/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues increases while earnings were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$17.87	-0.12 -0.67%	$18.15	$18.19	-1.76%	166,270 83.14%	200,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 1/17/2014 1:00:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while on track for a 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Trading near multi-year highs in the $18-19 area. Found support well above its 50 DMA line since 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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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$25.79	+0.59 2.34%	$25.99	$27.09	-4.80%	258,948 75.76%	341,800
Most Recent Note for THRM - 1/17/2014 1:01:35 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line when retreating from its 52-week high since last noted in the 12/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +129% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria)."
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$74.53	+0.22 0.30%	$75.73	$78.17	-4.66%	967,946 103.04%	939,400
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 1/17/2014 1:03:14 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -4.7% off its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 10/24/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons. It survived and made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."
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