Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2014
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DOW 16180.01 -193.33 (-1.18%) | NASDAQ 4202.53 -40.47 (-0.95%) | S&P 500 1825.37 -19.49 (-1.06%)

Time of Screening : 1/23/2014 12:01:53 PM Report Released : 1/23/2014 12:51:52 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$88.55	-6.25 -6.59%	$88.76	2,114,743 180.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,170,400	$95.39 -7.17%	10/17/2013	$58.02	PP = $53.87 MB = $56.56
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2014 12:41:58 PM G - Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($76.59 now) defines important support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2014. Click here.
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SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd	$59.02	+12.53 26.95%	$62.67	437,178 1,270.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,400	$47.70 23.73%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25 MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2014 12:45:40 PM G - Reported earnings +92% on +52% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, beating consensus estimates. Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Color code is changed to green after exceeding its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/24/2013. Click here.
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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$41.16	-1.53 -3.58%	$43.14	2,276,044 97.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,344,400	$45.42 -9.38%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10 MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2014 12:51:33 PM Y - Testing support at its 50 DMA line ($40.50 now) and slumping back below its pivot point with today's loss on higher volume. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/31/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEIS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Advanced Energy Inds	$26.29	-0.37 -1.39%	$26.70	$27.74	-5.23%	366,873 80.33%	456,700
Most Recent Note for AEIS - 1/23/2014 12:03:35 PM Consolidating above prior highs after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +96% on +22% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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CCMP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Microelectronics	$43.28	-4.00 -8.46%	$47.35	$47.99	-9.81%	193,781 107.78%	179,800
Most Recent Note for CCMP - 1/23/2014 12:05:49 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$19.24	+0.63 3.39%	$20.63	$20.96	-8.21%	111,619 128.59%	86,800
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 1/23/2014 12:07:59 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 1/02/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$504.01	-11.94 -2.31%	$513.95	$550.28	-8.41%	335,363 105.26%	318,600
Most Recent Note for CMG - 1/23/2014 12:09:48 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line and violating prior lows with volume-driven losses. Last noted in the 1/09/14 - "Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Reported earnings below the +25% minimum for the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$32.05	+1.05 3.39%	$32.50	$33.25	-3.61%	60,322 77.14%	78,200
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 1/23/2014 12:12:01 PM Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Very resilient after damaging volume driven losses triggered worrisome technical sell signals and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13.
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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$11.21	-0.26 -2.27%	$11.34	$12.42	-9.74%	1,619,549 150.52%	1,076,000
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 1/23/2014 12:16:14 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/23/13 mid-day report - "Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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JCI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Johnson Controls Inc	$49.38	-2.18 -4.23%	$50.75	$52.50	-5.94%	6,738,217 154.62%	4,357,900
Most Recent Note for JCI - 1/23/2014 12:18:05 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's gap down and volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 12/18/13 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$28.02	-0.44 -1.55%	$28.34	$29.16	-3.91%	433,189 75.42%	574,400
Most Recent Note for KS - 1/23/2014 12:21:05 PM Consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs. Made gradual progress after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 10/31/13 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +156% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$53.98	-0.88 -1.60%	$54.60	$54.91	-1.69%	1,079,479 184.09%	586,400
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 1/23/2014 12:23:20 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time high after 15 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$21.22	-0.55 -2.53%	$22.10	$21.98	-3.46%	8,174,366 118.43%	6,902,100
Most Recent Note for LUV - 1/23/2014 12:26:59 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +267% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$172.56	+2.88 1.70%	$174.30	$177.00	-2.51%	1,600,454 95.68%	1,672,800
Most Recent Note for MCK - 1/23/2014 12:31:24 PM Perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports 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	$8.96	+0.35 4.07%	$8.99	$8.93	0.34%	97,623 104.52%	93,400
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 1/23/2014 12:32:36 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. 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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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$78.21	-3.03 -3.73%	$79.79	$84.35	-7.28%	547,603 80.06%	684,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 1/23/2014 12:33:21 PM Gapped down today. Gains have lacked great volume conviction since noted with caution in the 12/18/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria). Rebounded following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$136.46	-4.90 -3.46%	$139.65	$146.99	-7.16%	447,549 83.78%	534,200
Most Recent Note for PII - 1/23/2014 12:34:00 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09."
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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$37.00	+1.25 3.50%	$38.50	$36.03	2.69%	716,219 114.34%	626,400
Most Recent Note for PTC - 1/23/2014 12:35:26 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 3rd consecutive gain. Last noted in the 12/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C criteria)."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$93.69	-2.23 -2.32%	$93.69	$96.74	-3.15%	5,217,097 193.35%	2,698,300
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/23/2014 12:37:57 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$127.16	-1.54 -1.20%	$128.50	$129.83	-2.06%	230,919 83.42%	276,800
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 1/23/2014 12:39:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - Reported earnings +28%* on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns concerns remain.* Quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 show 8 consecutive earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline, and the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as cause for concern."
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$22.61	-0.36 -1.57%	$23.25	$23.54	-3.95%	384,518 139.52%	275,600
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 1/23/2014 12:46:38 PM Holding its ground today after powering to a new 52-week high with a considerable gap up gain on heavy volume on the prior session. Reported earnings +94% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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SYNA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Synaptics Inc	$57.40	+0.44 0.77%	$58.34	$59.95	-4.25%	805,583 90.56%	889,600
Most Recent Note for SYNA - 1/23/2014 12:47:57 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/17/13 mid-day report. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/09. Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history showed a downturn in 2012, leaving fundamental concerns. After a streak of negative quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons it showed great improvements in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '13 quarters. Its small supply of 30.1 million shares (the S criteria) outstanding could contribute to especially great volatility in the event of institutional accumulation or distribution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 312 in Mar '13 to 393 in Dec '13, which is good news concerning the I criteria."
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$82.13	+0.58 0.71%	$84.20	$82.57	-0.53%	1,569,446 121.26%	1,294,300
Most Recent Note for URI - 1/23/2014 12:48:39 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since 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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