Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 4th, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2016
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DOW 16355.66 19 (0.12%) | NASDAQ 4492.75 -11.49 (-0.26%) | S&P 500 1906.25 -6.28 (-0.33%)

Time of Screening : 2/4/2016 12:08:01 PM Report Released : 2/4/2016 12:39:23 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
ALR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research Alere Inc	$53.39	-0.31 -0.58%	$53.76	$55.99	-4.64%	4,049,193 218.05%	1,857,000
Most Recent Note for ALR - 2/4/2016 12:09:06 PM Gapped up on 2/01/16 on M&A news. Noted with caution in the 2/05/14 mid-day report - "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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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$50.40	+0.00 0.00%	$50.79	$50.87	-0.92%	45,803 169.64%	27,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 2/4/2016 12:09:19 PM Rallied to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains and no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$19.85	+4.57 29.91%	$20.51	$17.09	16.15%	584,429 1,328.25%	44,000
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 2/4/2016 12:13:10 PM Gapped up today for a big gain and new highs on earnings news and M&A news. Noted with caution in the 1/21/16 mid-day report - "Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '15 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$715.49	-11.46 -1.58%	$727.00	$789.87	-9.42%	2,341,267 99.76%	2,347,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 2/4/2016 12:16:27 PM Down today and considerable losses have negated the gains which led to a brief rally into new high territory on 2/02/16. Reported earnings +28% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons showed encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration. This large-cap company is already heavily owned by 3,383 top-rated institutional investors (I criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria)."
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$734.90	-14.49 -1.93%	$745.24	$810.35	-9.31%	2,638,141 105.48%	2,501,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 2/4/2016 12:16:50 PM Down today and considerable losses have negated the gains which led to a brief rally into new high territory on 2/02/16. Reported earnings +28% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons showed encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration. This large-cap company is already heavily owned by institutional investors (I criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria)."
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$245.14	-17.94 -6.82%	$264.66	$268.89	-8.83%	1,284,078 133.07%	965,000
Most Recent Note for ICE - 2/4/2016 12:20:05 PM Following Dec '15 quarterly earnings news it has violated its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/7/08."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$16.27	+0.30 1.88%	$16.47	$16.26	0.06%	17,854 105.02%	17,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 2/4/2016 12:21:00 PM Rallied to new 52-week highs 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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LB - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum L Brands Inc	$89.50	-5.67 -5.96%	$93.00	$101.11	-11.48%	1,933,604 121.92%	1,586,000
Most Recent Note for LB - 2/4/2016 12:23:28 PM Testing its 200 DMA line and trading near prior lows in the $88 area with higher volume behind today's 3rd consecutive. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter. Prior comparisons showed earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth."
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LITE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Lumentum Holdings Inc	$23.34	+1.56 7.16%	$23.74	$25.86	-9.74%	750,361 159.65%	470,000
Most Recent Note for LITE - 2/4/2016 12:25:24 PM Poised for a new high close with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Quarterly sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MAA - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Mid America Apt Cmmntys	$88.33	-4.14 -4.48%	$92.34	$94.87	-6.89%	740,909 143.87%	515,000
Most Recent Note for MAA - 2/4/2016 12:27:27 PM Retreating from its all-time high with a volume-driven loss today undercutting both its 50 DMA line and prior lows. Made gradual progress after last noted with caution in the 9/08/15 mid-day report -"This REIT has a history of slow steady earnings. Not a good match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based system."
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MG - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services Mistras Group Inc	$21.75	+0.52 2.45%	$22.22	$22.90	-5.02%	166,182 94.96%	175,000
Most Recent Note for MG - 2/4/2016 12:29:10 PM Holding its ground in recent weeks near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +15% on -6% sales revenues for the Nov '15 quarter. Made choppy progress since noted with caution in the 10/09/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales and earnings and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/30/12."
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NDAQ - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Nasdaq Omx Group Inc	$59.04	-2.56 -4.16%	$62.21	$62.77	-5.94%	991,741 75.13%	1,320,000
Most Recent Note for NDAQ - 2/4/2016 12:32:05 PM Slumping below prior resistance in the $60 area with volume-driven losses. Technically, it broke out with volume-driven gains after last noted in the 1/28/16 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly comparisons through Dec '15 showed waning sales revenues with sub par earnings increases. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it has made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 4/07/11 mid-day report."
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NGG - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities National Grid Plc Adr	$71.57	-0.20 -0.28%	$71.84	$72.53	-1.32%	674,653 108.82%	620,000
Most Recent Note for NGG - 2/4/2016 12:32:31 PM Recently rebounded near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$60.11	-0.33 -0.55%	$60.31	$68.38	-12.09%	147,261 89.79%	164,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 2/4/2016 12:33:45 PM Pulled back below its 200 DMA line on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the C and A criteria."
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PBH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Prestige Brands Holdings	$49.61	+4.95 11.09%	$51.00	$54.25	-8.55%	1,022,334 219.38%	466,000
Most Recent Note for PBH - 2/4/2016 12:38:18 PM Reported stronger than expected Dec '15 earnings and rallied above its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven gain today, rebounding from below its 200 DMA line. Earnings rose +20% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, a fundamental flaw after 3 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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SIRO - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Sirona Dental Systems	$106.53	+0.13 0.12%	$107.12	$113.58	-6.21%	301,815 84.78%	356,000
Most Recent Note for SIRO - 2/4/2016 12:39:21 PM Recently meeting resistance near its 50 DMA line after rebounding from support at its 200 DMA line. Noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/20/10."
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