Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2014
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DOW 16335.61 -15.64 (-0.10%) | NASDAQ 4314.02 6.83 (0.16%) | S&P 500 1865.28 -2.35 (-0.13%)

Time of Screening : 3/12/2014 12:04:47 PM Report Released : 3/12/2014 12:43:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
LEAF - NYSE Springleaf Holdings Inc	$26.08	-1.21 -4.43%	$27.24	233,480 165.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 141,000	$29.50 -11.59%	2/24/2014	$28.60	PP = $27.44 MB = $28.81
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2014 12:29:19 PM Y - Undercut prior highs in the $27 area raising concerns and testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's damaging 3rd consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/24/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBC - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Ambac Financial Grp Inc	$31.50	+0.12 0.38%	$31.66	$35.61	-11.54%	698,106 77.48%	901,000
Most Recent Note for AMBC - 3/12/2014 12:06:10 PM Managed a positive reversal from today's early lows following a streak of 4 consecutive losses while retreating from its 52-week high. The 3/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic and the lack of sales revenues growth is a concern."
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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$28.78	-0.13 -0.45%	$28.89	$29.89	-3.71%	346,303 74.80%	463,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 3/12/2014 12:07:37 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Last noted in the 2/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +53% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. 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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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$62.32	+0.30 0.48%	$62.46	$64.23	-2.97%	1,159,143 61.36%	1,889,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 3/12/2014 12:09:00 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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DATA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Tableau Software Cl A	$90.25	-0.80 -0.88%	$91.85	$102.37	-11.84%	737,591 79.48%	928,000
Most Recent Note for DATA - 3/12/2014 12:11:18 PM Following a considerable 2/05/14 gap up it made additional progress and now it is consolidating well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 2/28/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep and Dec '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain."
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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$36.17	+0.12 0.33%	$36.30	$36.89	-1.95%	83,052 93.32%	89,000
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 3/12/2014 12:12:27 PM Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and rallied to new highs. Very resilient after damaging volume driven losses triggered worrisome technical sell signals and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/31/13.
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$46.21	+0.04 0.09%	$46.46	$46.80	-1.26%	1,015,786 57.62%	1,763,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 3/12/2014 12:14:04 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/07/14. The 3/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly results showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria) and sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a downturn in FY '10."
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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$11.22	+0.02 0.18%	$11.31	$11.61	-3.36%	695,635 62.33%	1,116,000
Most Recent Note for GA - 3/12/2014 12:15:17 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range following a gap up for a considerable gain on 11/25/13 news of a $2.8 billion bid to take the company private. Fundamental concerns remain, and when hitting new 52-week highs and rallying free of any resistance due to overhead supply the prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GLOG - NYSE - Transportation-Ship GasLog Ltd	$23.34	-0.35 -1.49%	$23.64	$24.23	-3.69%	554,384 64.02%	866,000
Most Recent Note for GLOG - 3/12/2014 12:17:27 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members after strong Dec '13 quarterly earnings were reported -"Showed strong sales and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IACI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services I A C/Interactivecorp	$76.49	+0.81 1.07%	$76.78	$80.64	-5.15%	776,997 58.51%	1,328,000
Most Recent Note for IACI - 3/12/2014 12:20:34 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +49% on -5% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to satisfy the C criteria, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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IRBT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Irobot Corp	$42.87	+1.03 2.46%	$43.00	$48.36	-11.35%	667,442 63.63%	1,049,000
Most Recent Note for IRBT - 3/12/2014 12:23:04 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $40-41 area defining initial support to watch. The 3/06/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Hit a new 52-week high today but erased most of the gain. On track for a 4th consecutive gain after a brief consolidation. While rallying clear of all overhead supply the 2/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - 'Fundamental concerns remain - Quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have not been strong and steady, falling short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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JAZZ - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc	$158.71	+7.25 4.79%	$158.89	$176.60	-10.13%	727,741 63.50%	1,146,000
Most Recent Note for JAZZ - 3/12/2014 12:25:10 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line recently. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define important support to watch where violations may trigger more worrisome technical sell signals.
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$22.60	+0.64 2.91%	$22.96	$22.58	0.09%	47,746 93.62%	51,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 3/12/2014 12:26:40 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 3/07/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/31/11 mid-day report - 'Its earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines.'"
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$49.39	-0.45 -0.90%	$50.29	$51.99	-5.00%	77,582 84.33%	92,000
Most Recent Note for NP - 3/12/2014 12:30:36 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after impressive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +30% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamentals are a concern after sub par earnings (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '13 quarters. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rallied to new highs in the months after last noted with caution on 2/19/13 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$26.40	+0.64 2.48%	$26.72	$26.58	-0.68%	1,186,372 107.46%	1,104,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 3/12/2014 12:32:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 2nd consecutive big gain. Reported earnings +343% on +110% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$36.52	-0.98 -2.61%	$36.83	$38.38	-4.85%	879,269 142.28%	618,000
Most Recent Note for POL - 3/12/2014 12:34:29 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a gap down today, enduring distributional pressure while retreating toward its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +44% on +42% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SYNA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Synaptics Inc	$60.50	-1.65 -2.65%	$61.52	$67.11	-9.85%	1,103,776 81.04%	1,362,000
Most Recent Note for SYNA - 3/12/2014 12:35:53 PM Pulling back and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 2/12/14 mid-day report with caution - "Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history showed a downturn in 2012, leaving fundamental concerns. After a streak of negative quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons it showed great improvements in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '13 quarters. Its small supply of 30.1 million shares (the S criteria) outstanding could contribute to especially great volatility in the event of institutional accumulation or distribution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 312 in Mar '13 to 391 in Dec '13, which is good news concerning the I criteria. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/09."
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UBNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$52.26	+3.08 6.26%	$52.38	$53.58	-2.46%	896,923 71.81%	1,249,000
Most Recent Note for UBNT - 3/12/2014 12:36:24 PM Held its ground above its 50 DMA line while consolidating and enduring distributional pressure since noted with caution in the 2/18/14 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '13 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings were sub par (C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12. Damaging technical action had negated its breakout with a gap down on 5/02/12 as it violated its recent lows and undercut its 50 DMA line triggering sell signals with its largest point loss on the highest volume ever."
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VMW - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Vmware Inc Cl A	$106.97	+3.22 3.10%	$107.45	$106.46	0.48%	1,790,044 78.13%	2,291,000
Most Recent Note for VMW - 3/12/2014 12:37:49 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. The 3/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recently tested support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +25% on +15% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Faces a little resistance due to older overhead supply up through the $118 level. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks on 5/14/12."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$38.13	+1.16 3.14%	$38.49	$40.72	-6.36%	795,027 101.28%	785,000
Most Recent Note for WX - 3/12/2014 12:42:01 PM Made limited headway after clearing the previously noted sound base pattern then undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded with volume-driven gains this week. Reported earnings +39% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, marking its 3rd comparison above the +25% minimum guideline. The 2/25/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines calling for the 3 or 4 most recent quarters to have earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$83.09	+1.68 2.06%	$84.48	$90.93	-8.62%	1,364,643 60.95%	2,239,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 3/12/2014 12:42:58 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs, consolidating after a recent spurt of impressive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals remain strong concerning the C and A criteria. It did not form a sound base pattern yet found support above prior highs in the $56 area during its choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/27/14 amid widespread weakness in China-related companies."
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