Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 26th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 1/26/2015 12:10:54 PM Report Released : 1/26/2015 1:14:00 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
OTEX - NASDAQ Open Text Corp	$58.41	-0.19 -0.32%	$58.98	153,199 68.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 224,000	$60.44 -3.36%	1/26/2015	$58.41	PP = $59.67 MB = $62.65
Most Recent Note - 1/26/2015 1:02:29 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 12/24/14 high in a "double bottom" base. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal, then very little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +41% on +40% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/20/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$24.06	+0.49 2.08%	$24.60	$25.16	-4.37%	39,242 65.40%	60,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 1/26/2015 12:14:39 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line, approaching its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Strong Sep '14 earnings report was its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 12/29/14 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$22.93	+1.32 6.09%	$23.58	$21.73	5.50%	49,955 185.02%	27,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 1/26/2015 12:16:07 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive big volume-driven gain while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. There was a Special Dividend 12/03/14. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings increases in the May, Aug, and Nov '14 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$69.43	+1.13 1.65%	$69.50	$71.27	-2.58%	61,513 96.11%	64,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/26/2015 12:17:05 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range while consolidating near its 52-week high and finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +45% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and earnings increases have been near or above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving.
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CPHD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cepheid	$55.02	+0.00 0.00%	$55.31	$57.47	-4.26%	325,370 65.07%	500,000
Most Recent Note for CPHD - 1/26/2015 12:20:03 PM Perched near its 52-week high with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported strong earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '14 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted in the 12/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$21.85	+0.04 0.18%	$21.93	$21.99	-0.64%	45,541 74.66%	61,000
Most Recent Note for CSV - 1/26/2015 12:22:53 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks in recent months while gradually rebounding near its 52-week high. Reported improved earnings in the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in the 11/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CYN - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks City Natl Corp	$89.42	+0.43 0.48%	$89.71	$90.06	-0.71%	492,076 85.73%	574,000
Most Recent Note for CYN - 1/26/2015 12:23:46 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Holding its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-drive gain on 1/22/15 on M&A news.
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DLTR - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar Tree Inc	$69.90	-2.17 -3.01%	$72.34	$72.59	-3.71%	2,745,859 93.75%	2,929,000
Most Recent Note for DLTR - 1/26/2015 12:25:31 PM Pulling back today. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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GFF - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Griffon Corporation	$13.97	+0.30 2.19%	$14.09	$13.95	0.14%	115,178 87.92%	131,000
Most Recent Note for GFF - 1/26/2015 12:26:03 PM Technically, it is perched within striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental concern and prior quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues growth.
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GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$14.89	+0.58 4.05%	$14.95	$14.54	2.41%	2,337,370 75.57%	3,093,000
Most Recent Note for GPK - 1/26/2015 12:27:41 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +42% on -10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 5/21/14, 2/13/14, 11/21/13, 6/03/13, 3/21/13 and on 12/12/12. Waning quarterly sales revenues indicates no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$72.16	+3.52 5.13%	$72.36	$76.18	-5.28%	14,887,452 421.50%	3,532,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 1/26/2015 12:31:42 PM Gapped up today, rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain since last noted in the 11/18/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported Sep '14 earnings +49% on +9% sales revenues and announced acquisition plans. Reported earnings +51% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late in 2012 and completing a 12/12/12 Secondary Offering."
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$17.89	-0.44 -2.40%	$18.28	$18.77	-4.69%	23,014 65.75%	35,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 1/26/2015 12:33:52 PM Pulling back today. Powered to new 52-week high and multi-year highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Last noted with caution in the 1/07/15 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$90.38	+2.44 2.77%	$90.97	$97.20	-7.02%	187,186 65.91%	284,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 1/26/2015 12:36:21 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high after testing support last week at its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Some resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $97 level. Reported earnings +17% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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LHO - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel Lasalle Hotel Properties	$42.35	-0.25 -0.59%	$42.60	$43.56	-2.78%	690,842 66.94%	1,032,000
Most Recent Note for LHO - 1/26/2015 12:38:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/09/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history through Sep '14 has not shown strong and steady quarterly increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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LNKD - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Linkedin Corp Class A	$225.15	-7.07 -3.04%	$232.35	$243.25	-7.44%	914,510 69.97%	1,307,000
Most Recent Note for LNKD - 1/26/2015 12:39:36 PM Masking its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 12/19/14 mid-day report with caution - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $257 level. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/04/13 and went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded. Reported earnings +33% on +45% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MIK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other The Michaels Companies, Inc	$26.00	+0.42 1.64%	$26.07	$25.86	0.54%	665,296 89.30%	745,000
Most Recent Note for MIK - 1/26/2015 12:41:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain after pricing a Secondary Offering on 1/22/15. Reported +15% earnings on +1% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MNRO - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts and Sercices Monro Muffler Brake	$58.19	-1.42 -2.37%	$61.99	$62.11	-6.32%	272,086 106.28%	256,000
Most Recent Note for MNRO - 1/26/2015 12:44:50 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +19% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 2/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Not a good match, fundamentally, with the investment system's winning models."
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OCIR - NYSE - Chemicals-Basic O C I Resources LP	$26.31	-0.23 -0.87%	$26.78	$27.00	-2.56%	19,666 81.94%	24,000
Most Recent Note for OCIR - 1/26/2015 12:46:36 PM Holding its ground stubbornly following a gap up on 1/20/15 hitting a new 52-week high, rising from a cup-with-handle base. Reported earnings +136% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 8/11/14 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$81.20	+1.14 1.42%	$82.62	$82.63	-1.73%	750,487 105.70%	710,000
Most Recent Note for PKG - 1/26/2015 1:04:49 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +37% on +80% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, continuing its strong track record of quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Slumped well below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 3/14/14 mid-day report with caution - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$68.13	-0.67 -0.97%	$68.99	$71.79	-5.10%	252,155 77.83%	324,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 1/26/2015 1:06:12 PM Found prompt support last week at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$317.21	-3.62 -1.13%	$321.50	$325.00	-2.40%	42,499 70.83%	60,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 1/26/2015 1:10:52 PM Pulling back from new 52-week and all-time highs following a streak of gains rising from a short flat base. Noted in the 12/18/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it did not form a recent sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +48% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$27.01	+0.55 2.08%	$27.17	$28.96	-6.73%	364,396 78.20%	466,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 1/26/2015 1:11:19 PM Rallying with above average volume after finding support at its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 1/08/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +78% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/07/14 mid-day report with caution - 'Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07.'"
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$51.28	+0.56 1.10%	$51.34	$50.74	1.06%	965,008 79.95%	1,207,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 1/26/2015 1:12:46 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Cleared previously stubborn resistance in the $48 area during its impressive streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$23.10	+0.12 0.52%	$23.29	$24.43	-5.44%	121,466 120.26%	101,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 1/26/2015 1:13:37 PM Perched near 52-week and multi-year highs today, consolidating following a spurt of 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), however it was noted with caution - "Its sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (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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