Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 30th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 1/30/2014 12:16:06 PM Report Released : 1/30/2014 1:26:00 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$62.02	+8.49 15.86%	$62.50	101,680,631 159.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 63,948,100	$59.31 4.57%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93 MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 1/30/2014 12:40:38 PM Y - Reported earnings +82% on +63% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today after finding support at its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. Color code is changed to yellow. Market conditions argue against new buying efforts until a FTD from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally. One may consider a valid secondary buy point from its successful test of the 10 week average up to +5% above the recent high ($59.31 on 1/22/14). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/15/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$30.00	+0.12 0.40%	$30.17	$30.81	-2.63%	95,051 92.82%	102,400
Most Recent Note for AGX - 1/30/2014 12:17:34 PM Rebounded near its 52-week high after encountering distributional pressure last week. Reported earnings +93% on -15% sales for the Oct '13 quarter. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +98%* on -30% sales for the Jul '13 quarter. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$162.25	+28.52 21.33%	$169.98	$142.98	13.48%	3,863,737 375.89%	1,027,900
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 1/30/2014 12:23:46 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain on heavy volume after reporting strong Dec '13 earnings and encouraging FY '14 guidance. Tested support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/17/14 mid-day report - "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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ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$138.02	+7.05 5.38%	$143.80	$137.48	0.39%	325,502 115.55%	281,700
Most Recent Note for ATK - 1/30/2014 12:26:28 PM Gapped up today for another new high following strong Dec '13 earnings news and encouraging FY '14 guidance. Found support above prior highs in the $123 area while consolidating since last noted with caution in the 1/15/14 mid-day report - "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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BABY - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Natus Medical Inc	$26.29	+0.44 1.68%	$26.30	$26.87	-2.18%	378,063 98.35%	384,400
Most Recent Note for BABY - 1/30/2014 12:29:17 PM Tallying considerable volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line which acted as support throughout its ascent since a considerable "breakaway gap" on 10/24/13. Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "The 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/07/08."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$23.64	+0.17 0.72%	$23.82	$23.84	-0.84%	88,741 102.24%	86,800
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 1/30/2014 12:30:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$69.78	+1.08 1.57%	$69.96	$73.41	-4.94%	587,458 134.68%	436,200
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 1/30/2014 12:33:58 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line after recent volume-driven losses while retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +19% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system. "
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,138.20	+31.28 2.83%	$1,151.33	$1,167.89	-2.54%	1,708,230 102.76%	1,662,300
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 1/30/2014 12:41:44 PM Gapped up today, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" when 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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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$98.90	+11.72 13.44%	$100.13	$91.41	8.19%	1,600,700 247.71%	646,200
Most Recent Note for HAR - 1/30/2014 12:44:44 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and a new 52-week high. Found support above prior highs during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/10/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and 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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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$72.07	+7.00 10.76%	$74.50	$71.80	0.38%	1,350,317 247.67%	545,200
Most Recent Note for HBI - 1/30/2014 12:46:24 PM Gapped up today from below its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings -70% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -"Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$28.96	+1.20 4.32%	$28.97	$30.84	-6.10%	121,245 75.97%	159,600
Most Recent Note for HF - 1/30/2014 12:47:26 PM Reported earnings +30% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/21/14 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system, its quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '13 have not satisfied the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a drastic downturn and losses in FY '09, not strong and steady."
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IEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Idex Corp	$71.39	+2.31 3.34%	$79.27	$74.53	-4.21%	349,536 106.86%	327,100
Most Recent Note for IEX - 1/30/2014 12:50:31 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then pulled back near its 50 DMA line. Recent volume-driven losses indicated distributional pressure. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '13 have been below the +25% guideline in the last 8 comparisons, missing the C criteria. The downturn in FY '09 earnings and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history was also noted as a concern.
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ININ - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Interactive Intelligence	$79.30	+10.61 15.45%	$80.47	$72.81	8.91%	308,913 330.74%	93,400
Most Recent Note for ININ - 1/30/2014 12:52:59 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -7% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. After wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction it was noted with caution in the 1/27/14 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Strong quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) in the 3 latest comparisons through the Sep '13 quarter are noted, however prior history has been erratic and not a match withe the fact-based system's guidelines."
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$24.22	+0.44 1.85%	$24.81	$25.82	-6.20%	101,648 75.46%	134,700
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 1/30/2014 12:54:22 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Trading near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KEX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Kirby Corp	$98.20	-0.57 -0.58%	$99.92	$103.89	-5.48%	321,938 120.71%	266,700
Most Recent Note for KEX - 1/30/2014 12:55:44 PM Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support on prior pullbacks. Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/12/2008. Traded up as much as +21.5% after first featured at $50.74 in the 3/18/08 Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here)."
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LVS - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Las Vegas Sands Corp	$76.90	+2.97 4.02%	$77.20	$82.48	-6.77%	4,318,160 108.84%	3,967,400
Most Recent Note for LVS - 1/30/2014 12:58:38 PM Extended from any sound base and rebounding above its 50 DMA line today following a spurt of damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +33% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/26/07.
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$60.10	+3.41 6.01%	$61.85	$65.16	-7.77%	1,820,216 229.68%	792,500
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 1/30/2014 1:01:00 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain, rallying above its 50 DMA line. Still faces overhead supply that may act as resistance up through the $65 level. The 12/03/13 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +221% on +25% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.'"
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MNRO - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts and Sercices Monro Muffler Brake	$55.61	+0.13 0.23%	$56.06	$58.00	-4.12%	174,308 77.57%	224,700
Most Recent Note for MNRO - 1/30/2014 1:02:11 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched within striking distance of its all-time high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Churned heavy volume while the 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, marking its first earnings increase by more than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) since Mar '12. Not a good match, fundamentally, with the investment system's winning models."
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OTEX - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Open Text Corp	$98.27	+1.09 1.12%	$99.12	$104.21	-5.70%	230,132 80.07%	287,400
Most Recent Note for OTEX - 1/30/2014 1:04:06 PM Consolidating above prior highs following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 1/24/14 for a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the C criteria. Earnings increased above the +25% minimum earnings guideline in only one of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '13. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$36.77	+1.67 4.76%	$36.77	$38.50	-4.49%	704,711 112.50%	626,400
Most Recent Note for PTC - 1/30/2014 1:05:22 PM Gapped up today, trading near its 52-week high. Last noted in the 1/23/14 mid-day report again 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	$97.82	+6.76 7.42%	$98.36	$96.74	1.12%	2,589,661 95.97%	2,698,300
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/30/2014 1:09:37 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain after gapping up. Found support above its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly 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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SFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Stancorp Financial Group	$65.60	+3.05 4.88%	$67.25	$69.11	-5.08%	168,082 95.56%	175,900
Most Recent Note for SFG - 1/30/2014 1:11:02 PM Gapped up today, trading near its 50 DMA line after enduring recent distributional pressure. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong but sales revenues have been waning and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TEN - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Tenneco Inc	$54.10	+1.13 2.13%	$55.55	$57.85	-6.48%	377,451 83.38%	452,700
Most Recent Note for TEN - 1/30/2014 1:12:55 PM Reported earnings +45% with +16% sales revenues growth for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 10/02/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$105.77	+20.55 24.12%	$106.65	$88.77	19.15%	6,000,301 692.24%	866,800
Most Recent Note for UA - 1/30/2014 1:23:27 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply as it gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time highs. Reported strong Dec '13 earnings and encouraging guidance for FY '14. Found support near its 50 DMA line during consolidations in recent months. Since a downturn in the Mar '13 quarter its recent quarterly comparisons have shown earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$221.21	+4.09 1.88%	$226.00	$235.50	-6.07%	2,478,179 81.86%	3,027,300
Most Recent Note for V - 1/30/2014 1:24:39 PM Consolidating above important support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports noted - "It showed impressive resilience since technical deterioration and some fundamental concerns led to it being noted and dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$202.30	+8.43 4.35%	$202.73	$216.99	-6.77%	1,062,579 80.26%	1,323,900
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 1/30/2014 1:25:37 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses indicative of distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/8/07 and subsequently fell from $136 to as low as $14.50 in March '09 before rebounding. Traded up +43% after it was featured in the 8/26/07 Special Report titled 'Stocks That Should Now Be On Your Watch List' with annotated graphs and commentary including our detailed CANSLIM.net Profile, What To Look For And What To Look Out For, and Technical Analysis summaries (read here)."
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