Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 30th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2015
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DOW 17289.66 -127.19 (-0.73%) | NASDAQ 4674.41 -9 (-0.19%) | S&P 500 2011.66 -9.59 (-0.47%)

Time of Screening : 1/30/2015 12:06:57 PM Report Released : 1/30/2015 1:10:29 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$76.99	-1.01 -1.30%	$78.16	19,516,305 77.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 25,167,000	$82.17 -6.31%	12/22/2014	$81.79	PP = $81.26 MB = $85.32
Most Recent Note - 1/30/2015 12:40:47 PM G - Churned above average volume this week near its 50 DMA line, not making meaningful price progress - a sign of distributional pressure. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $82 level. Waning leadership (L criteria) in the Internet - Content industry group was noted as a concern. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/12/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$119.07	+0.17 0.14%	$120.00	$119.75	-0.57%	36,169,073 66.72%	54,212,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 1/30/2015 12:09:52 PM Touching new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +48% on +30% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its first strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
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ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$62.65	+2.92 4.89%	$66.05	$61.00	2.70%	386,070 194.98%	198,000
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 1/30/2015 12:11:42 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but prior quarters showed waning sales and earnings versus the year-ago periods. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm has not shown a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, which is a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ASH - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Ashland Inc	$117.59	+0.21 0.18%	$117.97	$121.99	-3.61%	891,181 114.70%	777,000
Most Recent Note for ASH - 1/30/2015 12:12:29 PM Finding support this week at its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress since noted in the 11/14/14 mid-day report with caution - "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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ASX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Advancd Semicdtr Eng Adr	$6.65	-0.06 -0.82%	$6.85	$6.97	-4.66%	1,394,350 135.24%	1,031,000
Most Recent Note for ASX - 1/30/2015 12:15:02 PM Paused after rallying to a new 52-week high this week. Reported earnings +30% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). but fundamental concerns remain.Noted at its 52-week high with caution in the 7/02/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BCR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Bard C R Inc	$171.65	-5.29 -2.99%	$176.49	$180.35	-4.82%	664,131 126.50%	525,000
Most Recent Note for BCR - 1/30/2015 12:20:16 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. That important short-term average acted as support after noted with caution in the 12/03/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +40% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth hints at no new (N criteria) product or service in great demand.
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BRCM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Broadcom Corp Cl A	$43.18	+1.87 4.53%	$43.20	$44.33	-2.59%	6,150,408 126.58%	4,859,000
Most Recent Note for BRCM - 1/30/2015 12:22:07 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +40% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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BUD - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Anheuser-Busch Inbev Adr	$121.59	-1.88 -1.52%	$122.32	$123.47	-1.52%	1,192,459 77.48%	1,539,000
Most Recent Note for BUD - 1/30/2015 12:23:43 PM Pulling back today after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with volume-driven gains this week. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues and earnings increases."
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$60.10	-2.35 -3.76%	$61.74	$64.61	-6.98%	507,334 75.38%	673,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 1/30/2015 12:27:47 PM Reported earnings +35% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons also showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Testing support at its 50 DMA line this week while enduring distributional pressure. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$67.75	-0.17 -0.24%	$68.88	$71.27	-4.95%	48,064 70.68%	68,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/30/2015 12:30:44 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week while still holding its ground in a tight trading range, 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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CDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service CDK Global, Inc	$43.59	-2.06 -4.51%	$45.22	$47.22	-7.69%	1,507,766 125.96%	1,197,000
Most Recent Note for CDK - 1/30/2015 12:33:30 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high hit earlier this week following volume-driven gains. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CMPR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cimpress Nv	$81.80	-0.45 -0.55%	$83.97	$84.98	-3.74%	205,327 85.20%	241,000
Most Recent Note for CMPR - 1/30/2015 12:35:15 PM Rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session clearing a short flat base. The 1/29/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this company that was previously known as Vistaprint (VPNT)."
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$142.93	+2.29 1.63%	$143.54	$146.82	-2.65%	1,677,284 85.97%	1,951,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 1/30/2015 12:37:52 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line and today, rising toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales for the Nov '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons also showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns.
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CTCT - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Services Constant Contact Inc	$37.93	-1.24 -3.17%	$39.20	$40.93	-7.33%	252,098 96.22%	262,000
Most Recent Note for CTCT - 1/30/2015 12:39:12 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive session after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs this week, encountering distributional pressure. Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$72.59	-5.63 -7.20%	$76.95	$80.47	-9.79%	386,144 180.44%	214,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 1/30/2015 12:44:20 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's gap down and 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings -7% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings growth, and sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10.
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$40.11	+0.57 1.44%	$40.13	$40.68	-1.40%	143,952 65.14%	221,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 1/30/2015 12:45:44 PM Spiking to new 52-week and multi-year highs with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +17% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior reports cautioned - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par prior quarters leave concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$127.79	+2.78 2.22%	$129.07	$126.00	1.42%	1,270,776 181.54%	700,000
Most Recent Note for HAR - 1/30/2015 12:55:06 PM Hitting another new 52-week high and quickly getting extended with today's 2nd consecutive gain following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +64% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has improved steadily since a downturn in FY '09 raised concerns with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria).
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$112.79	-3.28 -2.83%	$118.27	$116.69	-3.34%	975,875 136.11%	717,000
Most Recent Note for HBI - 1/30/2015 12:56:55 PM There was a "negative reversal" after early gains today hitting a new 52-week high. Attempting to rally this week after forming a "late stage" base, however it has made little headway since noted in the 10/30/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +41% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '09."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$57.92	-2.08 -3.47%	$59.14	$62.10	-6.73%	707,766 70.08%	1,010,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/30/2015 12:58:31 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior resistance in the $54 area defines near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +23% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$80.75	-3.50 -4.15%	$81.95	$87.20	-7.40%	528,815 112.51%	470,000
Most Recent Note for INGR - 1/30/2015 1:00:41 PM Considerable gap down and volume-driven loss today violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting recent lows in the $81 area. Reported earnings +45% on -9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$80.75	-3.50 -4.15%	$81.95	$87.20	-7.40%	528,815 112.51%	470,000
Most Recent Note for INGR - 1/30/2015 12:59:35 PM Considerable gap down and volume-driven loss today violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting recent lows in the $81 area. Reported earnings +45% on -9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LEG - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Leggett & Platt Inc	$43.01	-2.06 -4.57%	$44.63	$45.79	-6.07%	776,059 65.43%	1,186,000
Most Recent Note for LEG - 1/30/2015 1:03:51 PM Today it gapped down and it is testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +8% on +11% sales for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is cause for concern, fundamentally, as it reveals no great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service.
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$23.20	-0.96 -3.95%	$24.06	$24.17	-4.03%	297,483 87.50%	340,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 1/30/2015 1:06:02 PM Pulling back from its new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Found support above its 50 DMA line then rallied to new highs since noted with caution in the 12/15/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$40.34	-0.37 -0.91%	$41.34	$40.84	-1.22%	276,053 77.11%	358,000
Most Recent Note for WX - 1/30/2015 1:10:07 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it touched a new high today following a long consolidation since last noted with caution in the 3/13/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +15% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, marking its 3rd straight comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Chinese Medical - Research Equipment/Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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