Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 2/11/2015 12:20:04 PM Report Released : 2/11/2015 1:45:17 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs	$56.02	+1.42 2.60%	$56.50	617,251 75.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 814,000	$59.31 -5.55%	2/11/2015	$56.02	PP = $59.41 MB = $62.38
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 12:29:42 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow as it is working on the right side of a 9-week cup shaped base. Recent volume-driven gain above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance and outlook improve. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/08/15 and it has been rebounding since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/15. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/14/2015. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$45.97	-0.97 -2.07%	$46.55	402,677 157.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 256,000	$48.00 -4.23%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84 MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 1:27:49 PM G - Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Color code was changed to green after rallying beyond its "max buy" level, getting very extended. Prior highs in the $40-41 area define the nearest chart support level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/9/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$30.34	-1.48 -4.65%	$31.50	$32.66	-7.10%	1,573,582 94.74%	1,661,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 2/11/2015 12:32:43 PM Violated its 50 DMA line after a gap down and additional losses. Reported weaker than expected Dec '14 earnings. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/11/14 and on 5/29/14. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12/13 IPO at $20."
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CERN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Medical Cerner Corp	$67.46	+0.05 0.07%	$67.75	$68.40	-1.37%	1,100,211 89.30%	1,232,000
Most Recent Note for CERN - 2/11/2015 12:35:13 PM Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), yet it has maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history. It made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/14/12.
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$61.31	-2.85 -4.44%	$63.30	$65.70	-6.68%	704,510 359.44%	196,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 2/11/2015 12:38:49 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line. Reported Dec '14 earnings in line with expectations but missing on revenues. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported +62% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and 5/29/14. Fundamental concerns remain as prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$52.78	+0.08 0.15%	$52.93	$53.23	-0.85%	1,302,308 99.49%	1,309,000
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 2/11/2015 12:41:40 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line following a spurt of volume-driven losses when last noted with caution in the 1/07/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +53% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12."
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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$97.65	+2.16 2.26%	$97.90	$102.37	-4.61%	869,486 101.22%	859,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 2/11/2015 12:43:02 PM Holding its ground since its big gap up on 2/05/15 hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported +75% sales revenues and a +110% earnings increase for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain because its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$10.38	+0.37 3.70%	$10.52	$10.03	3.49%	337,555 122.30%	276,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 2/11/2015 12:44:11 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today and adding to a streak of volume-driven gains from below its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly with caution - "Reported earnings +207% on +101% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales growth and erratic earnings. 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."
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$28.28	+0.82 2.99%	$28.34	$27.47	2.95%	5,650,053 130.19%	4,340,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 2/11/2015 12:45:03 PM Reported earnings -10% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/03/14 and 6/24/14 after its $20 IPO on 12/12/13.
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KIM - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Kimco Realty Corp	$26.70	-0.18 -0.67%	$27.06	$28.54	-6.45%	3,077,730 91.65%	3,358,000
Most Recent Note for KIM - 2/11/2015 12:47:00 PM Earnings history for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$63.34	+1.21 1.95%	$64.23	$62.49	1.36%	85,719 115.84%	74,000
Most Recent Note for LABL - 2/11/2015 12:55:46 PM Reported earnings +97% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). That helped make it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain from support near its 50 DMA line, however, technically it is extended after rallying from a late-stage base.
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$35.80	-0.00 -0.00%	$36.00	$36.31	-1.40%	134,502 124.54%	108,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 2/11/2015 12:58:41 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and it has stubbornly held its ground following a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory. Made gradual progress since noted in the 12/26/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +88% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."
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LXFT - NYSE - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A	$43.03	+0.12 0.28%	$43.06	$43.57	-1.24%	266,964 124.17%	215,000
Most Recent Note for LXFT - 2/11/2015 1:03:34 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Due to report Dec '14 earnings after the close today, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 12/11/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +23% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$101.55	+1.93 1.94%	$102.04	$102.04	-0.48%	245,818 96.02%	256,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 2/11/2015 1:12:36 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's big gain on above average volume following news it will acquire Marsal & Sons, Inc. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and it has a small supply (S criteria) of only 57.3 million shares outstanding. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 12/29/14 mid-day report - "Reported better earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '14 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate has shown deceleration."
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$48.38	-3.80 -7.28%	$50.36	$52.70	-8.20%	412,676 146.34%	282,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 2/11/2015 1:16:13 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's gap down and volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line and prior lows. Reported earnings for the Dec '14 quarter below expectations. Reported earnings +16% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline.
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$30.46	-1.24 -3.91%	$34.70	$32.39	-5.96%	1,189,658 331.38%	359,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 2/11/2015 1:22:37 PM Reported earnings of 6 cents per share versus a loss of 2 cents per share for the year-ago period ended December 31st. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news, and it gapped up for a new 52-week high then reversed into the red. Previously noted resistance in the $29 area may now act as support. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/14/15. Technically, it broke out of a new base with volume-driven gains this week, but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +150% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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PLKI - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Popeyes Louisiana Kitchn	$61.56	+2.13 3.58%	$62.68	$60.74	1.35%	429,211 225.90%	190,000
Most Recent Note for PLKI - 2/11/2015 1:25:10 PM Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 11/13/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members -"Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."*
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$24.11	+1.08 4.69%	$24.11	$23.38	3.12%	1,365,376 141.34%	966,000
Most Recent Note for SCI - 2/11/2015 1:32:01 PM Gapped up today rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/30/14 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings +33% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$39.86	+0.66 1.68%	$40.44	$39.80	0.15%	479,292 102.41%	468,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 2/11/2015 1:35:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Held its ground following a "negative reversal" when noted with caution in the 1/21/15 mid-day report. Found support near its 50 DMA line during recent consolidations. Reported earnings +86% on +41% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and quarterly earnings increases satisfy the C criteria. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.
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TWX - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Time Warner Inc	$80.97	+0.16 0.20%	$82.12	$88.13	-8.12%	4,538,507 102.66%	4,421,000
Most Recent Note for TWX - 2/11/2015 1:38:22 PM Reported earnings -8% on -1% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 1/21/15 mid-day report - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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WNC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Wabash National Corp	$13.64	-0.15 -1.09%	$13.85	$14.91	-8.52%	804,980 87.98%	915,000
Most Recent Note for WNC - 2/11/2015 1:39:51 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high following a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 6/23/14 mid-day report. The 2/09/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +80% earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$45.69	+1.78 4.05%	$46.12	$45.24	0.99%	3,581,528 103.45%	3,462,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 2/11/2015 1:44:51 PM Reported Dec '14 earnings and gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Technically, it is rallying from an orderly base in which it found support near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria).
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