Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 2nd, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2015
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Time of Screening : 2/2/2015 12:17:52 PM Report Released : 2/2/2015 1:13:30 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$60.99	-0.49 -0.80%	$62.33	$66.05	-7.66%	195,883 93.28%	210,000
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 2/2/2015 12:22:03 PM Encountered distributional pressure following a gap up and new 52-week high on the prior session as the mid-day report cautioned members - "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. 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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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$67.05	-0.82 -1.21%	$68.00	$71.40	-6.09%	1,117,440 75.50%	1,480,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 2/2/2015 12:23:55 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +71% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Made gradual progress since noted in the 12/02/14 mid-day report with caution - "Shares split 2:1 on 7/10/14. Reported earnings +32% on -6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), however, sub par sales revenues increases hint that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. After a severe downturn in FY '08 it has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth."
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BRCM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Broadcom Corp Cl A	$41.39	-1.05 -2.47%	$42.27	$44.33	-6.64%	3,972,613 78.15%	5,083,000
Most Recent Note for BRCM - 2/2/2015 12:25:28 PM Retreating below its 50 DMA line which has been acting as resistance. The 1/30/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$23.72	+1.50 6.73%	$23.72	$23.58	0.57%	61,408 211.75%	29,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 2/2/2015 12:26:22 PM Powering to yet another new 52-week high with today's 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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CGI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Celadon Group	$24.25	+0.42 1.76%	$24.29	$24.72	-1.90%	121,714 75.60%	161,000
Most Recent Note for CGI - 2/2/2015 12:33:46 PM Challenging its 52-week high and prior resistance in the $24 area with a streak of 6 consecutive gains. There is no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Earnings increases in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 have been at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following a streak of negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady.
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CHSP - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Chesapeake Lodging Tr	$36.56	-0.16 -0.44%	$36.74	$39.05	-6.38%	225,641 78.08%	289,000
Most Recent Note for CHSP - 2/2/2015 12:34:53 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line today. Last noted with caution in the 12/23/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods."
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$142.78	-0.21 -0.15%	$144.02	$146.82	-2.75%	1,669,735 82.25%	2,030,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 2/2/2015 12:36:28 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on the prior session, rising toward its 52-week high, however the 1/30/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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	$38.08	+0.26 0.69%	$38.80	$40.93	-6.96%	238,143 87.23%	273,000
Most Recent Note for CTCT - 2/2/2015 12:38:01 PM Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive session after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs last week, encountering distributional pressure. Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. 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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CYN - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks City Natl Corp	$87.45	+1.11 1.29%	$87.66	$90.06	-2.90%	681,192 99.15%	687,000
Most Recent Note for CYN - 2/2/2015 12:38:24 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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DFT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Dupont Fabros Tech Inc	$36.73	-0.54 -1.44%	$37.07	$38.30	-4.11%	640,984 88.90%	721,000
Most Recent Note for DFT - 2/2/2015 12:39:27 PM Retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit last week with today's 2nd consecutive loss. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons showed stronger earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria), however this REIT has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$57.42	-1.01 -1.73%	$58.36	$62.72	-8.45%	771,714 85.08%	907,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 2/2/2015 12:42:10 PM Violating support at its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25%* or more or accelerating impressively."*
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$65.13	-0.87 -1.32%	$66.06	$68.01	-4.23%	734,767 95.05%	773,000
Most Recent Note for EXR - 2/2/2015 12:44:27 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss. Last noted with caution in the 1/14/15 mid-day report after rising from a flat base above its 50 DMA line - "Completed new Public Offerings on 11/06/13 and 11/07/12. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have shown sales revenues and earnings increases at or very near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This REIT was noted with caution in the 6/18/13 mid-day report - 'Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates. Completed a new Public Offering back on 4/20/12.'"
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$75.32	+3.97 5.56%	$75.52	$80.47	-6.40%	262,372 114.57%	229,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 2/2/2015 12:47:05 PM Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line with today's gap up and volume-driven gain, however the 1/30/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$8.68	+0.79 10.01%	$8.95	$9.31	-6.77%	708,280 370.83%	191,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 2/2/2015 12:50:05 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain from below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +207% on +101% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales growth and erratic earnings and it was last noted in the 11/11/14 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Sales revenues growth has been lackluster, not indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$130.56	+0.93 0.72%	$132.57	$132.00	-1.09%	841,404 112.49%	748,000
Most Recent Note for HAR - 2/2/2015 12:51:54 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high and quickly getting extended with today's 3rd consecutive gain following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 1/29/15. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$57.97	+0.99 1.73%	$58.26	$62.10	-6.66%	815,123 78.76%	1,035,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 2/2/2015 12:53:55 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with 3 consecutive volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior resistance in the $54 area defines near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line. 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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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$18.01	-0.03 -0.17%	$18.05	$18.77	-4.05%	58,415 157.88%	37,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 2/2/2015 12:55:35 PM Holding its ground since powering to new 52-week high and multi-year highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on 1/23/15. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$57.16	-1.06 -1.82%	$58.59	$61.89	-7.64%	60,126 92.50%	65,000
Most Recent Note for LABL - 2/2/2015 12:56:33 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$44.16	-1.02 -2.26%	$45.02	$47.17	-6.38%	7,604,433 86.74%	8,767,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 2/2/2015 12:58:21 PM Retreating from a new 52-week high hit last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +79% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service in great demand. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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RLGT - AMEX - Transportation-Logistics Radiant Logistics Inc	$4.80	-0.01 -0.21%	$4.85	$4.97	-3.42%	86,238 101.46%	85,000
Most Recent Note for RLGT - 2/2/2015 12:59:16 PM Still hovering at its 52-week high today holding its ground after big volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported its earnings +0% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Reported earnings +20% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply after clearing the previously noted orderly base. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNA - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Snap On Inc	$130.82	-1.89 -1.42%	$131.54	$140.22	-6.70%	401,235 123.84%	324,000
Most Recent Note for SNA - 2/2/2015 1:02:33 PM Gapped down today after meeting resistance last week at its 50 DMA line, slumping below prior lows in the $131 area toward its 200 DMA line. Gains lacked volume-conviction since last noted with caution in then 11/07/14 mid-ay report - "Reported earnings +23% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have only been in the +3-8% range, not indicative of a hot new product or service (N criteria)."
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TEL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Te Connectivity Ltd	$66.15	-0.24 -0.36%	$66.39	$69.96	-5.45%	1,348,969 87.71%	1,538,000
Most Recent Note for TEL - 2/2/2015 1:05:44 PM Consolidating above prior highs since gapping up on 1/28/15 hitting a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind a spurt of recent gains. Reported earnings +20% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 7/23/14 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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UAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines United Continental Hldgs	$68.81	-0.56 -0.81%	$69.23	$74.52	-7.66%	5,858,429 99.28%	5,901,000
Most Recent Note for UAL - 2/2/2015 1:07:26 PM Pulling back from a new 52-week high hit last week, slumping toward its 50 DMA line which acted as support during its recent consolidation. The 1/22/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +85% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$40.10	+0.00 0.00%	$40.56	$41.34	-3.00%	366,202 101.44%	361,000
Most Recent Note for WX - 2/2/2015 1:10:13 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it is perched at its high following recent volume-driven gains. Went through a long consolidation since 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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WYN - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Wyndham Worldwide Corp	$81.04	-2.76 -3.29%	$83.39	$88.41	-8.34%	1,482,410 165.26%	897,000
Most Recent Note for WYN - 2/2/2015 1:13:08 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging gap down and volume-driven loss. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14, and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09.
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