Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2015
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DOW 17999.38 -47.91 (-0.27%) | NASDAQ 4892.52 -6.75 (-0.14%) | S&P 500 2095.96 -4.38 (-0.21%)

Time of Screening : 2/18/2015 11:52:27 AM Report Released : 2/18/2015 12:57:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
ACT - NASDAQ Enact Holdings Inc	$280.39	-6.52 -2.27%	$289.68	2,275,808 92.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,457,000	$288.80 -2.91%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85 MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 11:56:47 AM Y - Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported better than expected Dec '14 earnings and gave encouraging guidance. Color code is changed to yellow after retreating below its "max buy" level. Recent low ($262.00 on 2/02/15) defines important near-term support below its 50 DMA line where violations would raise more serious concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/2/2015. Click here.
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LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A	$265.06	-0.69 -0.26%	$266.00	1,125,586 70.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,595,000	$274.19 -3.33%	2/6/2015	$269.83	PP = $243.35 MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 12:21:06 PM G - Still stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling, extended from prior highs following the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/6/2015. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$45.17	-1.14 -2.46%	$46.00	354,643 125.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 282,000	$49.42 -8.60%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84 MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 12:35:19 PM G - There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting another new 52-week high. Previously noted with caution - "Very extended from the prior base after a spurt of volume-driven gains, and 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
CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$66.29	+3.43 5.46%	$66.34	$64.61	2.60%	505,185 69.68%	725,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 2/18/2015 12:02:09 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable gain. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 1/30/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons also showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$71.97	-1.26 -1.72%	$74.12	$74.83	-3.82%	67,724 101.08%	67,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 2/18/2015 12:04:30 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new 52-week high, technically breaking out from a riskier "late-stage" base with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Due to report Dec '14 earnings on 3/04/15 after the close. While finding support near its 50 DMA line prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and earnings increases have been near or above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving."
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COLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Columbia Sportswear Co	$54.85	+0.31 0.57%	$55.30	$54.66	0.35%	338,730 96.23%	352,000
Most Recent Note for COLM - 2/18/2015 12:05:56 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today while tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 2/17/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior 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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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$21.79	-0.61 -2.72%	$22.16	$23.09	-5.63%	108,539 75.90%	143,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 2/18/2015 12:07:34 PM Pulling back from new 52-week and multi-year highs hit last week. Prior highs near $21 define initial support to watch. The 2/09/15 mid-day report cautioned - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Showed improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$61.55	+2.69 4.57%	$62.00	$59.58	3.31%	2,618,600 312.11%	839,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 2/18/2015 12:10:44 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with heavy volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain in a streak including a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/13/15. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +200% on +81% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive strong quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Limited history since its $16 IPO on 9/24/14 is a concern."
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ELLI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Ellie Mae Inc	$51.12	-0.91 -1.75%	$51.67	$54.53	-6.26%	174,967 66.53%	263,000
Most Recent Note for ELLI - 2/18/2015 12:12:20 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported +100% earnings on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$10.65	-0.10 -0.93%	$10.76	$11.00	-3.18%	238,521 80.31%	297,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 2/18/2015 12:13:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive 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	$28.35	-0.30 -1.05%	$28.45	$28.94	-2.04%	4,485,934 96.29%	4,659,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 2/18/2015 12:14:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 2/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$36.74	+1.14 3.20%	$37.51	$35.86	2.45%	807,204 80.64%	1,001,000
Most Recent Note for KAR - 2/18/2015 12:18:35 PM Gapped up today hitting new highs and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +54% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line and traded in a tight range since noted with caution in the 12/03/14 mid-day report - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed Secondary Offerings on 11/06/13 and 9/20/13, 6/05/13, 3/06/13, and 12/05/12."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$36.07	-0.24 -0.66%	$36.74	$36.34	-0.74%	84,097 71.88%	117,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 2/18/2015 12:19:58 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. 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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LZB - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures La-Z-Boy Inc	$25.49	-2.06 -7.48%	$27.08	$28.48	-10.50%	404,417 139.45%	290,000
Most Recent Note for LZB - 2/18/2015 12:22:57 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +0% on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its ongoing lack of strong sales revenues growth and poor annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns."
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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$44.79	+1.39 3.20%	$45.28	$48.16	-7.00%	1,342,771 108.20%	1,241,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 2/18/2015 12:27:44 PM Replaced its CEO on 1/08/15, and it has been trading below its 50 DMA ($45.18) line. Today's volume-driven gain is challenging that important short-term average, and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $48 level. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings in Aug and Dec '13 and on 3/07/14.
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PSXP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Phillips 66 Partners LP	$75.65	+0.15 0.20%	$75.94	$81.63	-7.33%	2,111,309 1,213.40%	174,000
Most Recent Note for PSXP - 2/18/2015 12:32:35 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 2/17/15 while working on the right side of a choppy 8 month base. Reported earnings +86% on +109% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, continuing its streak of strong quarterly reports. Last noted with caution in the 9/11/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '14 have shown strong increases satisfying the C criteria. It has rallied considerably since its IPO at $23* on 7/23/13."*
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RAX - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Rackspace Hosting Inc	$50.49	+0.62 1.24%	$52.45	$50.65	-0.32%	1,843,316 154.51%	1,193,000
Most Recent Note for RAX - 2/18/2015 12:37:43 PM Reported earnings +86% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) were up and down since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/13.
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$19.63	+0.29 1.49%	$20.00	$19.75	-0.62%	48,356 210.24%	23,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 2/18/2015 12:40:36 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its all-time high following considerable volume-driven gains. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 10/08/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings +103% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$75.41	-5.31 -6.58%	$80.88	$82.59	-8.69%	142,304 135.53%	105,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 2/18/2015 12:44:13 PM Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss following a "negative reversal" after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. Held its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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SSS - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Sovran Self Storage Inc	$92.26	-1.05 -1.12%	$94.16	$97.53	-5.41%	151,897 70.32%	216,000
Most Recent Note for SSS - 2/18/2015 12:45:37 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -4.8% off its 52-week high. The 1/14/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$36.02	+1.25 3.60%	$36.11	$35.67	0.98%	438,614 76.28%	575,000
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 2/18/2015 12:48:03 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13%* on +15% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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VG - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Vonage Holdings Corp	$4.48	-0.09 -1.97%	$4.57	$4.96	-9.68%	930,019 69.82%	1,332,000
Most Recent Note for VG - 2/18/2015 12:51:21 PM Reported earnings +125% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Sub par sales revenues and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$25.37	+0.26 1.04%	$25.96	$25.18	0.75%	4,385,887 76.70%	5,718,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 2/18/2015 12:57:14 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it gapped up on the prior session and hit another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +140% on +109% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 10:1 effective 11/04/14. Completed a Secondary offering on 3/11/14. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern, and it is up considerably from its Mar '12 IPO at a split-adjusted $0.70 per share.
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