Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 27th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2015
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DOW 18189.76 -24.66 (-0.14%) | NASDAQ 4978.03 -9.86 (-0.20%) | S&P 500 2111.86 1.12 (0.05%)

Time of Screening : 2/27/2015 12:04:20 PM Report Released : 2/27/2015 1:10:55 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$199.80	-1.45 -0.72%	$201.95	2,637,969 96.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,736,000	$204.66 -2.37%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 2/27/2015 1:09:34 PM G - Holding its ground stubbornly since gapping 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
AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$54.24	+0.77 1.44%	$55.86	$54.00	0.44%	1,520,885 107.48%	1,415,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 2/27/2015 12:11:17 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a new 52-week high following its report of strong Dec '14 earnings +257% on +168% sales revenues and encouraging guidance. Quickly getting extended from prior highs. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Found support well above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution the 12/10/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +80%* on +62% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, the 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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AMSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Amsurg Corp	$60.27	+2.30 3.96%	$60.40	$58.40	3.19%	586,940 130.14%	451,000
Most Recent Note for AMSG - 2/27/2015 12:15:03 PM Rallying to a new 52 week high today with a 2nd consecutive gain with above average volume. Reported +28% earnings on +108% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ARUN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Aruba Networks Inc	$24.22	+1.61 7.12%	$24.48	$23.90	1.34%	5,973,726 244.12%	2,447,000
Most Recent Note for ARUN - 2/27/2015 12:22:36 PM Blasted higher with considerable volume-driven gains this week amid acquisition speculation. Hitting a new 52-week high and challenging multi-year highs today. Reported +67% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The prior 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were negative. FY '13 earnings matched the year earlier, a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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BSFT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Broadsoft Inc	$32.25	-0.16 -0.49%	$32.90	$32.56	-0.95%	251,186 112.64%	223,000
Most Recent Note for BSFT - 2/27/2015 12:24:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 2/26/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +42% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service CDK Global, Inc	$47.14	+0.61 1.31%	$47.23	$48.50	-2.80%	3,275,389 279.23%	1,173,000
Most Recent Note for CDK - 2/27/2015 12:27:41 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +37% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern.
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$69.45	-0.79 -1.12%	$70.41	$71.00	-2.18%	3,562,780 76.82%	4,638,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 2/27/2015 12:32:31 PM There was a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +100% on +26% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '14 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. It survived but failed to impress since 10/06/10 when this Computer Software -Enterprise firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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CYBR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Security Software and Services Cyber-Ark Software Ltd	$62.34	-0.12 -0.20%	$63.75	$70.48	-11.55%	1,195,623 79.97%	1,495,000
Most Recent Note for CYBR - 2/27/2015 12:33:45 PM Consolidating following an impressive streak of 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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CYBX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Cyberonics Inc	$70.12	+3.52 5.29%	$70.25	$76.48	-8.32%	927,754 186.30%	498,000
Most Recent Note for CYBX - 2/27/2015 12:38:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable streak of 8 consecutive gains including gap up gains on heavy volume two days in a row. Reported earnings +16% on +6% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution near prior highs in the 2/20/14 mid-day report - "Previously noted dip in FY '11 earnings (A criteria) is another fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$54.34	-3.03 -5.28%	$57.02	$57.41	-5.35%	495,303 307.64%	161,000
Most Recent Note for ENV - 2/27/2015 12:45:45 PM Pulling back today with heavy volume following a streak of 6 gains into new high territory. Reported +53% earnings on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in the 8 latest quarters. Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress to new highs in recent weeks, but it was noted in the 2/25/15 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. 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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HAWK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Blackhawk Network Cl A	$37.90	+2.03 5.66%	$38.16	$40.57	-6.58%	434,700 121.42%	358,000
Most Recent Note for HAWK - 2/27/2015 12:49:58 PM Reported earnings +40% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and abruptly pulled back testing support at its 50 DMA line. While perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains the 2/25/15 mid-day report cautioned - "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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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$142.12	+17.38 13.93%	$143.90	$126.00	12.79%	3,478,606 360.85%	964,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 2/27/2015 12:53:14 PM Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs, very extended from any sound base. Reported +64% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. The Mar, Jun, and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but sales revenues growth was sub par and decelerating. Held its ground and made gradual progress since gapping up on 8/15/14 following news it would sell a 16.7% equity stake to Coca Cola (KO) for $2.15 Billion in cash. A 2:1 split impacted its share prices as of 2/16/12. Strong annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$26.50	-0.01 -0.04%	$27.40	$28.95	-8.46%	847,454 172.25%	492,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 2/27/2015 12:55:12 PM Churning near its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance following recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings -45% on -17% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 8/15/14 mid-day report following a big gap up gain on M&A news - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern as it suggests there is not great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$32.39	-0.45 -1.37%	$33.95	$35.12	-7.77%	457,221 98.54%	464,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 2/27/2015 12:58:03 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings of 6 cents per share versus a loss of 2 cents per share for the year-ago period ended December 31st. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/14/15. Technically, it broke out of a new base with volume-driven gains in recent weeks, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$61.12	+1.03 1.71%	$61.91	$66.49	-8.08%	315,638 94.22%	335,000
Most Recent Note for PLKI - 2/27/2015 12:59:37 PM Pulled back on the prior session abruptly retreating from new all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 11/13/14 and found support above its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress as prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$105.35	+6.30 6.36%	$106.23	$99.95	5.40%	2,059,879 157.12%	1,311,000
Most Recent Note for ROST - 2/27/2015 1:02:56 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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SNX - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synnex Corp	$75.89	-2.42 -3.09%	$76.80	$80.24	-5.42%	180,635 95.57%	189,000
Most Recent Note for SNX - 2/27/2015 1:06:07 PM Gapped down today, testing its 50 DMA line. The 50 DMA line recently acted as support while it made little progress since last noted with caution in the 1/13/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +49% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. The prior quarter came in below the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$24.16	-1.12 -4.43%	$25.82	$25.55	-5.44%	285,655 80.69%	354,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 2/27/2015 1:08:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session when the mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +34% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 50 DMA line then rallied to new highs since noted with caution in the 12/15/14 mid-day report - 'Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady.'"
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ZAGG - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Zagg Inc	$7.85	-0.02 -0.19%	$7.99	$7.90	-0.70%	245,195 75.44%	325,000
Most Recent Note for ZAGG - 2/27/2015 1:10:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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