Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/4/2015 11:51:04 AM Report Released : 3/4/2015 1:01:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$66.93	+3.88 6.15%	$67.30	4,722,793 250.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,883,000	$63.20 5.90%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30 MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2015 12:04:26 PM Y - Gapped up today following a strong finish on the prior session, hitting a new 52-week high. Blasting above the new pivot point cited based on its 1/13/15 high plus 10 cents triggering a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +162% on +62% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, continuing to show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their prior highs.. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/18/2015. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$144.09	-4.81 -3.23%	$148.57	1,625,621 131.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,235,000	$149.35 -3.52%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88 MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2015 12:45:50 PM G - Reported earnings +90% on +54% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Its 50 DMA line (now $129.56) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. After breaking out 9/02/14 it has spent very little time basing, and it is very extended from any sound base, yet could produce more climactic gains. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/23/2015. 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	$52.27	+2.94 5.96%	$52.47	$55.86	-6.42%	1,363,929 86.54%	1,576,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 3/4/2015 11:58:24 AM Rebounding toward its 52-week high today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Reported Dec '14 earnings +257% on +168% sales revenues, the 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) along with encouraging guidance, then blasted higher quickly getting extended from prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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ARUN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Aruba Networks Inc	$24.43	+0.02 0.08%	$24.45	$24.97	-2.16%	2,431,270 65.23%	3,727,000
Most Recent Note for ARUN - 3/4/2015 12:05:00 PM Blasted higher with considerable volume-driven gains last week amid acquisition speculation. Holding its ground, stubbornly perched at its 52-week high after challenging multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$71.00	+1.18 1.69%	$71.50	$72.99	-2.73%	110,810 66.35%	167,000
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 3/4/2015 12:07:12 PM Reported strong +91% earnings on +57% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and recent quarterly comparisons have shown great improvement. Making progress following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/19/15 from a long base formed since noted with caution in the 3/20/14 mid-day report -"Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$38.16	-0.02 -0.05%	$38.27	$38.44	-0.73%	581,080 70.95%	819,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 3/4/2015 12:09:13 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains into new high territory. The 2/17/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Found support near prior highs in the $33 area after recently dipping below its 50 DMA line. Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 12/02/14. Reported Dec '14 earnings +9% on +12% sales revenues, breaking the prior streak of 4 comparisons with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/03/14 and 3 earlier Secondary Offerings as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13."
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$65.39	-1.56 -2.33%	$66.40	$71.00	-7.90%	4,143,001 88.83%	4,664,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/4/2015 12:10:39 PM Pulling back for a 4th consecutive session following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/26/15 for new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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CTLT - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Catalent, Inc	$29.65	-0.34 -1.13%	$29.70	$30.65	-3.26%	5,777,073 1,492.78%	387,000
Most Recent Note for CTLT - 3/4/2015 12:13:37 PM Completed a new Public Offering at its 52-week high, up from its $21 IPO on 7/31/14. The 3/03/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +91%* on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."*
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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$22.73	-0.09 -0.39%	$22.82	$23.09	-1.56%	349,401 209.22%	167,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 3/4/2015 12:14:39 PM Holding its ground at new multi-year highs. Prior highs in the $21 area define initial support to watch. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$92.01	-2.24 -2.38%	$94.24	$101.30	-9.17%	703,947 74.02%	951,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 3/4/2015 12:16:10 PM Consolidating since its big gap up on 2/05/15 hitting a new 52-week high, and slumping near its 50 DMA line today. 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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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$56.13	+0.13 0.23%	$56.37	$57.85	-2.97%	1,125,313 77.71%	1,448,000
Most Recent Note for DKS - 3/4/2015 12:19:44 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs following volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as quarterly comparisons through Jan '15 have shown earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 8/28/12 mid-day report with caution - "It has earned high ranks, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines and sales revenues increases have not been especially strong."
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EML - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Eastern Co	$19.57	+0.06 0.31%	$19.85	$20.67	-5.32%	257,029 1,223.95%	21,000
Most Recent Note for EML - 3/4/2015 12:22:08 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) through Jan '15 are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$76.01	+5.22 7.37%	$76.26	$76.18	-0.22%	3,787,689 73.65%	5,143,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 3/4/2015 12:23:49 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. The 2/03/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a downturn in FY '13 earnings hurt its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late in 2012 and completing Secondary Offerings on 12/12/12, 10/29/13, and 5/21/14. Has a new CEO as of 1/01/14."
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HLT - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Hilton Worldwide Hldgs	$28.59	-0.68 -2.32%	$29.17	$29.27	-2.32%	4,884,614 102.62%	4,760,000
Most Recent Note for HLT - 3/4/2015 12:26:32 PM Pulling back today from its 52-week high following a spurt of 5 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +70% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$19.20	+0.79 4.29%	$19.37	$19.04	0.84%	175,441 331.02%	53,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 3/4/2015 12:30:48 PM Hitting a new high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +82% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/16/15 mid-day report with caution - "Its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Up from its $11 IPO on 2/13/14."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$100.00	-6.89 -6.45%	$103.15	$110.00	-9.09%	807,617 301.35%	268,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 3/4/2015 12:35:20 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from near its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Noted with caution in the 2/11/15 mid-day report following M&A news - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and it has a small supply (S criteria) of only 57.3 million shares outstanding. 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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NSAM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Northstar Asset Management Group Inc	$24.28	+0.25 1.02%	$24.28	$24.80	-2.12%	565,177 66.49%	850,000
Most Recent Note for NSAM - 3/4/2015 12:37:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains and no resistance remains to hinder its progress. The Sep and Dec '14 quarterly sales and earnings increases showed dramatic improvement over the year-ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been sub par.
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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$33.31	+0.23 0.70%	$33.48	$35.79	-6.93%	138,980 68.80%	202,000
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 3/4/2015 12:38:46 PM Gapped down on the prior session for a big loss with above average volume, retreating from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +34% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases failed to satisfy the C criteria (+25% minimum). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving following a downturn in FY '08 and '09. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07."
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PCYC - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Pharmacyclics Inc	$225.24	+8.48 3.91%	$225.50	$231.09	-2.53%	1,093,733 86.46%	1,265,000
Most Recent Note for PCYC - 3/4/2015 12:47:37 PM Holding its ground after powering to new 52-week highs with a streak of gains on ever-increasing volume. The 2/26/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong Sep and Dec '14 earnings but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$59.81	+1.76 3.03%	$59.86	$59.09	1.22%	141,602 82.81%	171,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 3/4/2015 12:49:48 PM Holding its ground stubbornly perched at multi-year highs following a "breakaway gap" on heavy volume when last noted in the 2/12/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +18% on +29% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/13. Earnings were +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.04	-0.14 -1.71%	$8.23	$8.50	-5.41%	19,062 95.31%	20,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 3/4/2015 12:53:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$117.58	+4.85 4.30%	$118.35	$117.61	-0.03%	572,692 75.95%	754,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 3/4/2015 12:58:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +47% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration, but fundamental concerns remain. The Medical - Hospitals group has a Group Relative Strength Rating of 30, yet the group has some stocks recently showing leadership.
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WNS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services W N S Holdings Ltd Ads	$25.90	+0.24 0.94%	$25.97	$25.72	0.70%	148,416 106.01%	140,000
Most Recent Note for WNS - 3/4/2015 12:59:23 PM Powering to new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 6th consecutive gain marked by volume. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), however it was repeatedly noted with caution - "Its sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/09."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$42.16	+0.83 2.01%	$42.40	$41.78	0.91%	1,489,979 84.95%	1,754,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 3/4/2015 1:00:40 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23% on +34% sales revenues. Prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The previously noted downturn in FY '12 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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