Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 3rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2014
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Time of Screening : 2/3/2014 12:17:07 PM Report Released : 2/3/2014 12:56:29 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd	$62.15	-0.26 -0.42%	$62.80	33,103 96.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,400	$63.91 -2.75%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25 MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 2/3/2014 12:42:58 PM G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Stubbornly holding its ground since a considerable gap up on 1/23/14 after reporting earnings +92% on +52% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, beating consensus estimates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2014. Click here.
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ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group	$156.77	-6.46 -3.96%	$165.50	123,639 91.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 135,800	$164.82 -4.88%	1/27/2014	$153.75	PP = $162.98 MB = $171.13
Most Recent Note - 2/3/2014 12:48:35 PM Y - Retreating abruptly after touching another new 52-week high today. Prior gain confirmed a technical buy signal. On 1/30/14 members were cautioned - "Broader market conditions (M criteria) argue for caution until at least one of the major averages produces a convincing follow through day of gains on higher volume." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/27/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEIS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Advanced Energy Inds	$26.90	-0.40 -1.47%	$27.48	$27.77	-3.13%	513,599 112.46%	456,700
Most Recent Note for AEIS - 2/3/2014 12:18:58 PM Consolidating above prior highs after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +96% on +22% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 11/06/13 mid-day report - "It may be an interesting turnaround story, however, fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$154.96	-3.77 -2.38%	$159.36	$169.98	-8.84%	1,033,333 100.53%	1,027,900
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 2/3/2014 12:20:04 PM Consolidating following a considerable gap up gain on 1/30/14 with heavy volume after reporting strong Dec '13 earnings and encouraging FY '14 guidance. Tested support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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	$140.64	-3.06 -2.13%	$145.16	$144.72	-2.82%	277,504 98.51%	281,700
Most Recent Note for ATK - 2/3/2014 12:21:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high after volume-driven gains following strong Dec '13 earnings news and encouraging FY '14 guidance last week. Found support above prior highs in the $123 area while consolidating since 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$24.09	-0.86 -3.46%	$25.00	$25.00	-3.65%	107,785 124.18%	86,800
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 2/3/2014 12:22:08 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of volume-driven gains. 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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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$540.84	-11.12 -2.01%	$553.78	$568.90	-4.93%	415,948 130.55%	318,600
Most Recent Note for CMG - 2/3/2014 12:23:46 PM Consolidating today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain from below its 50 DMA line for a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 1/31/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings below the +25% minimum for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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CPHD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cepheid	$50.32	-2.54 -4.81%	$51.39	$54.45	-7.58%	478,721 98.00%	488,500
Most Recent Note for CPHD - 2/3/2014 12:25:31 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up and gain backed by above average volume on the prior session. The 1/31/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$32.56	-0.69 -2.06%	$33.46	$34.25	-4.92%	119,555 152.88%	78,200
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 2/3/2014 12:26:53 PM Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Very resilient after damaging volume driven losses triggered worrisome technical sell signals and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13.
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,156.29	-24.68 -2.09%	$1,181.72	$1,186.54	-2.55%	1,761,552 105.97%	1,662,300
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/3/2014 12:27:50 PM Hovering at its all-time high today. The 1/31/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). Found support at its 50 DMA line recently after big volume-driven losses. Made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" 10/18/13. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/080."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$100.00	-3.43 -3.32%	$103.61	$105.58	-5.29%	779,605 120.64%	646,200
Most Recent Note for HAR - 2/3/2014 12:29:23 PM Following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains last week it is perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +85% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above prior highs during its consolidation since 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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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$22.00	-0.19 -0.86%	$22.20	$22.96	-4.18%	35,418 88.55%	40,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 2/3/2014 12:30:42 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, enduring recent distributional pressure. Hit new highs with recent gains lacking great volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +32% on +15% sales revenues for Sep '13 quarter but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth was previously noted as an indication of no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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KEX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Kirby Corp	$95.65	-4.14 -4.15%	$100.69	$103.89	-7.93%	329,572 123.57%	266,700
Most Recent Note for KEX - 2/3/2014 12:32:08 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line today with a 3rd damaging volume-driven loss in the span of 4 sessions. The 50 DMA line acted as support on prior pullbacks. Reported earnings +20% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$51.54	-1.99 -3.72%	$53.63	$54.91	-6.14%	681,446 116.21%	586,400
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 2/3/2014 12:33:06 PM Retreating from its all-time high with another volume-driven loss today, enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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MNRO - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts and Sercices Monro Muffler Brake	$55.18	-0.33 -0.59%	$55.80	$58.00	-4.86%	601,274 267.59%	224,700
Most Recent Note for MNRO - 2/3/2014 12:33:53 PM Making yet another 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 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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MTW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Manitowoc Co	$27.19	-1.26 -4.43%	$28.85	$29.39	-7.49%	3,520,226 154.50%	2,278,500
Most Recent Note for MTW - 2/3/2014 12:35:05 PM Pulling back today following a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high on the prior session. The 1/31/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 show strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$63.78	-0.82 -1.27%	$65.33	$66.50	-4.09%	744,907 102.76%	724,900
Most Recent Note for PKG - 2/3/2014 12:37:03 PM Hovering within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress following a powerful "breakaway gap" on 9/16/13. Reported earnings +65% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, continuing its strong track record of quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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PNR - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pentair Ltd	$71.70	-2.63 -3.54%	$74.91	$78.18	-8.29%	946,540 98.74%	958,600
Most Recent Note for PNR - 2/3/2014 12:39:30 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line again today and testing recent lows ($71.29 on 1/27/14) while enduring more distributional pressure. Reported earnings +83% on +9% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The 1/13/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +34%* on +11% sales for the Sep '13 quarter but prior earnings and sales revenues history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."*
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$13.99	+0.24 1.75%	$14.05	$15.07	-7.17%	301,074 100.86%	298,500
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 2/3/2014 12:40:27 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a Secondary Offering 8/08/13 and found support above its 200 DMA line during the latest consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$100.92	-1.04 -1.02%	$103.80	$109.18	-7.57%	28,236 90.50%	31,200
Most Recent Note for TARO - 2/3/2014 12:44:50 PM Making repeated mid-day report appearances consolidating above its 50 DMA line, and it is enduring more distributional pressure today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - Reported earnings +47% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -6% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faced no resistance due to overhead supply when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 2 in Mar '12 to 23 as of Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$106.07	-2.04 -1.89%	$107.98	$108.72	-2.44%	1,151,875 132.89%	866,800
Most Recent Note for UA - 2/3/2014 12:46:40 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance and perched at its 52-week high after considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$76.40	-4.54 -5.61%	$81.53	$84.20	-9.26%	1,224,674 94.62%	1,294,300
Most Recent Note for URI - 2/3/2014 12:49:55 PM Retreating toward its 50 DMA line with today's considerable loss. Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks then rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after stronger results in prior quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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VRSN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Verisign Inc	$57.43	-1.32 -2.25%	$58.73	$62.96	-8.78%	1,154,911 88.98%	1,297,900
Most Recent Note for VRSN - 2/3/2014 12:51:41 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA then rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 7/27/12 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and is not a match with the investment system's guidelines.'"
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WDR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Waddell & Reed Finl Cl A	$62.89	-1.93 -2.98%	$65.00	$69.64	-9.69%	653,031 108.78%	600,300
Most Recent Note for WDR - 2/3/2014 12:54:31 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line today after enduring distributional pressure last week. Reported earnings +31% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and 3 of its past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$210.81	-6.62 -3.04%	$216.62	$219.91	-4.14%	1,457,705 110.11%	1,323,900
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 2/3/2014 12:56:10 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session after reporting earnings +94% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. The 1/31/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 50 DMA line when enduring recent 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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