Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2014
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DOW 15467.12 94.32 (0.61%) | NASDAQ 4038.5 41.54 (1.04%) | S&P 500 1756.48 14.59 (0.84%)

Time of Screening : 2/4/2014 12:41:20 PM Report Released : 2/4/2014 1:13:53 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 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$90.92	+14.25 18.59%	$93.18	16,712,830 398.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,197,800	$84.58 7.50%	2/4/2014	$90.92	PP = $84.68 MB = $88.91
Most Recent Note - 2/4/2014 12:58:47 PM Y - Breakaway gap today for new all-time highs followed strong earnings news for the Dec '13 quarter. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 12/19/13 high plus 10 cents. Considerable volume-driven gain has triggered a technical buy signal, however the broader market (M criteria) environment still argues for caution until at least one of the major averages produces a solid follow-through day of gains on higher volume. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/3/2014. Click here.
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ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group	$157.89	+0.48 0.30%	$158.59	120,622 88.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 135,800	$165.50 -4.60%	1/27/2014	$153.75	PP = $162.98 MB = $171.13
Most Recent Note - 2/4/2014 1:08:16 PM Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after retreating abruptly from its 52-week high with a "negative reversal" on the prior session. Prior gains confirmed a technical buy signal, yet recent reports cautioned members - "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	$26.47	-0.09 -0.34%	$28.46	$27.77	-4.68%	620,815 135.93%	456,700
Most Recent Note for AEIS - 2/4/2014 12:44:14 PM Hit a new 52-week high after gapping up today, then it reversed into the red. Reported earnings +191% on +35% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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ALR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research Alere Inc	$36.20	+0.25 0.70%	$36.37	$39.90	-9.27%	698,430 138.06%	505,900
Most Recent Note for ALR - 2/4/2014 12:45:12 PM Consolidating near prior highs in the $36 area and its 50 DMA line which define important near-term support. The 1/09/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not bee a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ALXN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$157.50	+2.83 1.83%	$157.69	$169.98	-7.34%	1,057,203 102.85%	1,027,900
Most Recent Note for ALXN - 2/4/2014 12:45:36 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	$137.85	+0.10 0.07%	$138.98	$145.16	-5.04%	325,141 115.42%	281,700
Most Recent Note for ATK - 2/4/2014 12:45:53 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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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$141.05	+5.01 3.68%	$141.68	$152.53	-7.53%	432,785 130.00%	332,900
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 2/4/2014 12:46:59 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +67%* on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain."*
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$25.01	+0.48 1.94%	$25.33	$25.00	0.03%	102,506 118.09%	86,800
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 2/4/2014 12:47:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, adding to an impressive spurt 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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CVCO - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing Cavco Industries Inc	$73.56	+0.73 1.00%	$74.30	$79.50	-7.47%	18,182 80.10%	22,700
Most Recent Note for CVCO - 2/4/2014 12:49:01 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 show improving sales revenues growth and greatly improved earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report - "Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ETE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Energy Transfer Eqty Lp	$40.60	-0.59 -1.43%	$41.42	$43.11	-5.82%	1,024,567 119.66%	856,200
Most Recent Note for ETE - 2/4/2014 12:49:59 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Showed strong earnings and sales increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is below guidelines."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,147.17	+13.74 1.21%	$1,155.00	$1,186.54	-3.32%	1,584,789 95.34%	1,662,300
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/4/2014 12:50:46 PM Hovering near its all-time high today. Prior mid-day reports 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	$102.13	+2.90 2.93%	$102.23	$105.58	-3.26%	592,727 91.73%	646,200
Most Recent Note for HAR - 2/4/2014 12:51:31 PM Following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains last week it has been holding its ground 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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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$29.68	+0.59 2.03%	$29.79	$30.84	-3.76%	265,093 166.10%	159,600
Most Recent Note for HF - 2/4/2014 12:52:35 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 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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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$51.41	+1.35 2.70%	$51.59	$54.91	-6.37%	682,436 116.38%	586,400
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 2/4/2014 12:59:27 PM Enduring recent 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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NOC - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Northrop Grumman Corp	$110.98	-2.27 -2.00%	$111.38	$120.68	-8.04%	1,318,371 99.74%	1,321,800
Most Recent Note for NOC - 2/4/2014 1:01:03 PM Small gap down today undercutting its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -1% on -5% sales for the Dec '13 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 12/06/13 mid-day report - "Technically, it is extended from any sound base. Sub par quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) are a concern, fundamentally."
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POWI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Power Integrations Inc	$57.82	+0.46 0.80%	$61.59	$62.67	-7.74%	572,040 320.65%	178,400
Most Recent Note for POWI - 2/4/2014 1:02:08 PM Finding support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since the 1/27/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Hovering near its 52-week high after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +45% sales on +18% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, however, technically there is no resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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SPA - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Sparton Corp	$29.56	+2.24 8.18%	$29.74	$30.65	-3.57%	74,746 144.30%	51,800
Most Recent Note for SPA - 2/4/2014 1:04:48 PM Rallying near its 52-week high today after finding support above its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +13% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TEN - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Tenneco Inc	$54.19	+0.63 1.18%	$54.44	$57.85	-6.33%	480,177 106.07%	452,700
Most Recent Note for TEN - 2/4/2014 1:05:41 PM Reported earnings +45% with +16% sales revenues growth for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period, but fundamental concerns remain. Encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line and 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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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$104.91	-0.73 -0.69%	$106.68	$108.72	-3.50%	925,293 106.75%	866,800
Most Recent Note for UA - 2/4/2014 1:06:22 PM Making its 5th 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	$77.77	+3.31 4.45%	$77.78	$84.20	-7.64%	1,127,443 87.11%	1,294,300
Most Recent Note for URI - 2/4/2014 1:09:04 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line with today's gain following a considerable volume-driven 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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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$70.75	-0.14 -0.20%	$71.29	$77.64	-8.87%	445,268 79.94%	557,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 2/4/2014 1:10:26 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line while recently enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. A 2:1 split impacted the share prices on 6/12/13. The 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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WDR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Waddell & Reed Finl Cl A	$64.33	+2.78 4.52%	$64.40	$69.64	-7.62%	507,684 84.57%	600,300
Most Recent Note for WDR - 2/4/2014 1:12:33 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance following recent damaging distributional pressure. Reported earnings +51% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison 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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