Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2015
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DOW 18225.03 15.84 (0.09%) | NASDAQ 4979.41 11.29 (0.23%) | S&P 500 2115.62 0.14 (0.01%)

Time of Screening : 2/25/2015 12:05:14 PM Report Released : 2/25/2015 1:03:26 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
ACT - NASDAQ Enact Holdings Inc	$292.97	+3.86 1.34%	$294.00	7,699,185 289.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,660,000	$296.77 -1.28%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85 MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 12:08:27 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high it priced a new Public Offering. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/24/2015. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$196.91	-5.09 -2.52%	$201.53	3,380,372 132.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,545,000	$204.66 -3.79%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 1:00:34 PM G - Gapped up on 2/23/15 for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new all-time highs on news it plans to acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP). It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/12/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc AAC Holdings, Inc	$35.45	+2.19 6.58%	$35.45	$33.50	5.82%	65,756 88.86%	74,000
Most Recent Note for AAC - 2/25/2015 12:07:26 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to the previously noted streak of gains. The 2/24/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Limited history is a concern. Up from its $15* IPO on 10/02/14."*
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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$31.55	+0.28 0.90%	$31.69	$32.66	-3.40%	1,767,180 82.00%	2,155,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 2/25/2015 12:13:01 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/19/15, 12/11/14, and 5/29/14 since its 12/12/13 IPO at $20. Reported earnings +2% on -2% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns.
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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$149.66	+3.85 2.64%	$149.89	$146.00	2.51%	289,730 86.23%	336,000
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 2/25/2015 12:15:51 PM Up again today, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance following a considerable gap up rebounding above its 50 DMA line while also rallying from a "double bottom" base. Reported earnings +24% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings comparisons are sub par with respect to the C criteria and sales revenues increases have been lackluster. It has a slow but steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$62.50	+2.39 3.98%	$63.44	$70.48	-11.32%	1,142,285 78.78%	1,450,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 2/25/2015 12:17:19 PM Consolidating from its 52-week high hit last week following an impressive streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains including a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/13/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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DLTR - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar Tree Inc	$79.72	+2.25 2.90%	$80.85	$78.10	2.07%	2,740,940 78.72%	3,482,000
Most Recent Note for DLTR - 2/25/2015 12:18:57 PM Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in January then steadily rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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DY - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Dycom Inds Inc	$41.79	+4.49 12.02%	$42.99	$38.16	9.50%	475,611 188.73%	252,000
Most Recent Note for DY - 2/25/2015 12:21:52 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings versus a year ago loss with a +13% sales revenues increase for the Jan '15 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$56.72	+1.20 2.16%	$57.26	$56.35	0.66%	212,362 131.09%	162,000
Most Recent Note for ENV - 2/25/2015 12:23:41 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress to new highs since last noted in the 12/01/14 mid-day report with caution - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 128 in Dec '12 to 272 in Sep '14, an encouraging sign (I criteria). A Secondary Offering was completed on 10/10/13. Showed improved sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 7 latest quarters through Sep '14, but fundamental concerns remain. Due to a downturn in FY '12 earnings, its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GRUB - NYSE - INTERNET - Content GrubHub Inc	$42.78	+1.82 4.44%	$43.02	$45.80	-6.59%	1,949,044 113.98%	1,710,000
Most Recent Note for GRUB - 2/25/2015 12:28:08 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 9/03/14 and went through a long consolidation before showing more bullish action in recent weeks. Rallying further above its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines and within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported strong quarterly earnings increases through the Dec '14 quarter meeting the C criteria.
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HAWK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Blackhawk Network Cl A	$40.02	+0.19 0.48%	$40.32	$40.51	-1.21%	279,244 91.56%	305,000
Most Recent Note for HAWK - 2/25/2015 12:30:36 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 12/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13%* on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$30.47	+0.52 1.74%	$30.47	$30.35	0.40%	52,620 150.34%	35,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 2/25/2015 12:31:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground in a tight range since the 2/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Perched near 52-week and multi-year highs. The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed improved earnings increases, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$67.72	+6.17 10.02%	$68.83	$62.79	7.85%	723,346 195.50%	370,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 2/25/2015 12:36:15 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high following strong Dec '14 earnings news and encouraging guidance. Showed more bullish action in recent weeks and stayed above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 11/17/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +76% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and strong quarterly earnings comparisons satisfy the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings history makes it not a match with the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08."
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$17.88	-0.20 -1.08%	$18.20	$18.10	-1.24%	7,690,441 99.90%	7,698,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 2/25/2015 12:38:20 PM Perched at a new 52-week high today following 5 consecutive gains. Named a new CEO on 2/16/15. Reported earnings +86% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 12/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +14%* on +6% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, sub par sales and earnings below +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."*
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$31.02	-0.29 -0.93%	$31.67	$32.78	-5.37%	210,621 75.22%	280,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 2/25/2015 12:40:41 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +24% on +8% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, just below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 9/09/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain due to waning and sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history also is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$73.09	+0.17 0.23%	$73.10	$73.60	-0.69%	2,890,799 77.15%	3,747,000
Most Recent Note for KR - 2/25/2015 12:42:32 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and perched near its 52-week high today. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 12/04/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on +11% for the Oct '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a downturn in FY '10."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$93.45	+4.10 4.59%	$95.90	$97.20	-3.86%	406,094 151.53%	268,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 2/25/2015 12:46:59 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high with its 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/26/15 mid-day report - "Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $97 level. Reported earnings +17% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$36.19	-0.20 -0.55%	$37.00	$36.98	-2.14%	147,547 114.38%	129,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 2/25/2015 12:48:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high today churning above average volume. 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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LOW - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lowes Companies Inc	$74.16	-0.49 -0.66%	$75.98	$75.82	-2.19%	5,220,332 102.20%	5,108,000
Most Recent Note for LOW - 2/25/2015 12:50:09 PM Pulling back today following 3 consecutive gains for new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +48% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Noted with caution in the 10/14/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system (C and A criteria)."
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MATX - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Matson Inc	$40.57	+2.62 6.90%	$41.61	$38.57	5.19%	292,908 108.48%	270,000
Most Recent Note for MATX - 2/25/2015 12:53:18 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +103% on +8% on sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been erratic.
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MELI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Mercadolibre Inc	$133.75	+1.26 0.95%	$133.99	$144.23	-7.27%	306,109 87.96%	348,000
Most Recent Note for MELI - 2/25/2015 12:54:12 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 12/03/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +15% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$98.24	+0.17 0.17%	$98.49	$99.95	-1.71%	1,125,123 87.83%	1,281,000
Most Recent Note for ROST - 2/25/2015 12:55:57 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 1/16/15 mid-day report - "The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$24.90	-0.06 -0.24%	$24.90	$25.07	-0.68%	876,439 83.39%	1,051,000
Most Recent Note for SCI - 2/25/2015 12:58:34 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since last noted on 2/11/15 with a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high as the mid-day report cautioned - "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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SQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Square 1 Financial, Inc	$27.74	+1.54 5.88%	$27.86	$27.15	2.17%	108,575 139.20%	78,000
Most Recent Note for SQBK - 2/25/2015 12:59:56 PM Rallying to yet another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain. The 2/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, an improvement following Sep '14 earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain."
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ZAGG - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Zagg Inc	$7.22	+0.63 9.56%	$7.46	$6.99	3.29%	828,096 298.95%	277,000
Most Recent Note for ZAGG - 2/25/2015 1:03:01 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +113% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11.
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