Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 1st, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2016
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DOW 16359.18 -107.12 (-0.65%) | NASDAQ 4589.32 -24.63 (-0.53%) | S&P 500 1930.17 -10.07 (-0.52%)

Time of Screening : 2/1/2016 12:38:01 PM Report Released : 2/1/2016 1:28:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
JBSS - NASDAQ Sanfilippo John B & Son	$62.16	+2.17 3.61%	$62.73	76,072 102.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 74,000	$66.29 -6.24%	1/29/2016	$62.25	PP = $66.39 MB = $69.71
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2016 1:11:23 PM Y - Trading higher today. Finished in the middle of its intra-day range after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the 1/29/16 mid-day report (read here). Gapped up rebounding from below its 200 DMA line to nearly challenge its 52-week high. Faces some near-term resistance due to overhead supply up through the $66 level. Reported earnings +43% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter and fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/29/2016. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$66.54	+0.40 0.60%	$66.91	$69.36	-4.07%	434,548 81.99%	530,000
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 2/1/2016 12:41:15 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind the prior session's big gain. Reported +25% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '15.
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BWFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Bankwell Financial Group, Inc	$19.50	+0.00 0.00%	$19.59	$20.32	-4.04%	8,442 84.42%	10,000
Most Recent Note for BWFG - 2/1/2016 12:42:43 PM The 1/29/16 mid-day report cautioned - "Thinly traded bank has been consolidating in a tight range for months, perched within striking distance of its all-time high. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth through Dec '15 has been strong."
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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$45.95	+0.00 0.00%	$45.96	$45.95	0.00%	28,308 123.08%	23,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 2/1/2016 12:44:12 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the Nov '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth hinting that there is not great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09."
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CHFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Charter Financial Corp	$13.54	+0.10 0.74%	$13.62	$14.76	-8.27%	46,387 77.31%	60,000
Most Recent Note for CHFN - 2/1/2016 12:45:52 PM Not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern.
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COHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Coherent Inc	$77.22	-0.06 -0.07%	$77.24	$82.76	-6.70%	138,265 78.12%	177,000
Most Recent Note for COHR - 2/1/2016 12:47:22 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a considerable gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +14% on -5% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 12/24/13 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales revenues increases in prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CTWS - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Connecticut Water Svc	$43.03	+0.10 0.23%	$43.94	$43.12	-0.21%	63,331 175.92%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CTWS - 2/1/2016 12:47:48 PM Rallying to new all-time highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$76.55	-3.23 -4.04%	$78.18	$82.49	-7.21%	338,309 97.22%	348,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 2/1/2016 12:50:09 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line, and rebounded above its 50 DMA line approaching prior highs with big gain volume-driven gains since the 1/27/16 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +34% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$19.77	-0.02 -0.10%	$19.85	$20.90	-5.41%	360,287 195.81%	184,000
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 2/1/2016 12:51:23 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains since last noted with caution in the 1/22/16 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has been sub par. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/04/14."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$114.96	+2.75 2.45%	$115.28	$112.84	1.88%	26,930,248 95.07%	28,328,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 2/1/2016 12:53:37 PM Hitting another new high today, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain challenging its prior high on 1/28/16 following strong earnings news. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "There are still fundamental concerns. Reported earnings +46% on +52% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$751.41	+8.46 1.14%	$751.60	$779.98	-3.66%	1,589,789 76.29%	2,084,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/1/2016 12:58:37 PM Rebounding further above its 50 DMA line and rising toward prior highs with volume-driven gains. Prior to the last consolidation it had wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Earnings news is due, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Following a "breakaway gap" it was noted with caution in the 10/23/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$770.12	+8.77 1.15%	$771.26	$798.69	-3.58%	1,716,950 77.17%	2,225,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 2/1/2016 12:59:23 PM Rebounding further above its 50 DMA line and rising toward prior highs with volume-driven gains. Prior to the last consolidation it had wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Earnings news is due, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Following a "breakaway gap" it was noted with caution in the 10/23/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain.Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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IDA - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Idacorp Inc Hldg Co	$69.60	+0.01 0.01%	$69.65	$70.33	-1.04%	421,573 165.32%	255,000
Most Recent Note for IDA - 2/1/2016 1:01:57 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high after rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down, and quarterly comparisons show no sales revenues growth for the Utility - Electric Power firm.
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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$12.61	+0.34 2.74%	$12.79	$12.50	0.85%	96,634 166.61%	58,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 2/1/2016 1:02:33 PM Hitting yet another new high with today marking its 4th big volume-driven gain in the span of 5 sessions. Stubbornly held its ground after prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Sep '15 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline and sales revenues growth rate was sub par."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$15.93	+0.59 3.85%	$16.20	$15.81	0.76%	37,647 235.29%	16,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 2/1/2016 1:04:21 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IX - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Orix Corp Ads	$74.96	+3.62 5.08%	$75.20	$83.02	-9.70%	25,501 77.28%	33,000
Most Recent Note for IX - 2/1/2016 1:08:48 PM Gapped up above its 50 DMA line. Concerns remain and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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MBTF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks M B T Financial Corp	$8.00	-0.16 -1.96%	$8.12	$8.36	-4.31%	37,389 143.80%	26,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 2/1/2016 1:14:53 PM Pulling back today following 4 consecutive gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +100% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth in the +2-4% range remains a concern. Downturn in FY '14 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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MPX - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Marine Products Corp	$8.17	+0.37 4.74%	$8.20	$8.99	-9.12%	29,632 211.66%	14,000
Most Recent Note for MPX - 2/1/2016 1:20:40 PM Rallying abruptly from multi-year lows to nearly challenge its 52-week high, however overhead supply remains up through the $10 level. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '15 showed accelerating sales revenues and earnings (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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MTSI - NASDAQ - Elec-Semiconductor Mfg M/A-COM Technology Sltn	$38.97	+0.47 1.22%	$39.57	$43.19	-9.77%	490,964 79.57%	617,000
Most Recent Note for MTSI - 2/1/2016 1:25:49 PM Finding support above its 50 DMA line, enduring distributional pressure while consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '15 were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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OLLI - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$21.99	-0.36 -1.61%	$22.24	$22.99	-4.35%	573,174 184.30%	311,000
Most Recent Note for OLLI - 2/1/2016 1:27:55 PM Consolidating following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +16% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern and it has sputtered since its $16 IPO on 7/16/15."
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PFBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Premier Financial Bncorp	$15.30	-0.01 -0.07%	$15.53	$16.88	-9.36%	11,390 103.55%	11,000
Most Recent Note for PFBI - 2/1/2016 1:28:21 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Recently challenging 52-week and multi-year highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$11.30	+0.19 1.71%	$11.34	$11.89	-4.96%	70,830 102.65%	69,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 2/1/2016 1:28:50 PM Found support when consolidating near prior highs. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +18% sales revenues for the Nov '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues have been in the $2-6 million range, rather minuscule yet growing at great percentage rates. Reported earnings +200% on +86% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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