Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 12th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/12/2015 11:41:53 AM Report Released : 3/12/2015 1:01:05 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$236.62	+1.36 0.58%	$237.10	$236.45	0.07%	1,257,292 59.22%	2,123,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 3/12/2015 11:46:52 AM Extended from any sound base and perched at all-time highs. Held its ground stubbornly and made steady progress since a gap up on 11/17/14 news it will be acquired by Actavis Plc (ACT). Reported earnings +61% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ALLB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Alliance Bancorp Inc Pa	$21.31	+0.10 0.47%	$21.45	$21.90	-2.69%	18,277 91.39%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ALLB - 3/12/2015 11:53:17 AM Gapped up on 3/03/15 news it would be acquired by WSFS Financial Corp. (WSFS). Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth.
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$25.04	-1.15 -4.39%	$27.50	$28.96	-13.54%	113,448 210.09%	54,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/12/2015 11:56:45 AM Reported Dec '14 earnings +165% on +23% sales revenues, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Consolidating above prior highs in the $25 area defining initial support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BFAM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Bright Horizns Fam Solns	$52.91	+1.78 3.48%	$53.19	$51.40	2.94%	172,810 112.95%	153,000
Most Recent Note for BFAM - 3/12/2015 11:57:37 AM Gapped up today for another new 52-week high. Made steady progress after finding support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 1/02/15 mid-day report - "Earnings history through Dec '14 is not match with the fundamental guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Completed another Secondary Offering on 12/11/14, and earlier Secondary Offerings on 3/26/14 and 6/12/13."
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$35.58	-0.52 -1.44%	$36.09	$38.44	-7.44%	804,273 92.34%	871,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 3/12/2015 12:01:32 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 7 consecutive losses marked by volume since last noted with caution in the 3/04/15 mid-day report - "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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CUBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Customers Bancorp Inc	$23.96	+0.72 3.10%	$24.04	$23.72	1.01%	218,986 125.13%	175,000
Most Recent Note for CUBI - 3/12/2015 12:03:53 PM Hitting new multi-year highs today, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. The 3/04/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$73.64	+2.19 3.06%	$74.12	$73.53	0.14%	4,241,161 92.50%	4,585,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 3/12/2015 12:05:18 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$52.48	+0.13 0.25%	$53.17	$57.48	-8.70%	134,106 68.07%	197,000
Most Recent Note for ENV - 3/12/2015 12:06:48 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line today after recent volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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. 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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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$35.24	+1.16 3.40%	$35.25	$37.75	-6.65%	516,384 62.82%	822,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 3/12/2015 12:10:52 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +45% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$12.99	+0.31 2.44%	$13.46	$13.08	-0.69%	363,125 66.87%	543,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 3/12/2015 12:12:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high after gapping up today for a 4th consecutive gain. Very extended from prior highs after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$13.69	+0.48 3.63%	$13.70	$13.94	-1.79%	235,215 79.20%	297,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 3/12/2015 12:13:30 PM Rebounding toward prior highs in the $14-15 area an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed great sales revenue and earnings increases. 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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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$17.98	+0.84 4.87%	$17.98	$18.20	-1.24%	4,420,851 58.80%	7,518,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 3/12/2015 12:16:15 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 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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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$12.61	+0.21 1.65%	$13.20	$12.50	0.84%	235,863 163.79%	144,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 3/12/2015 12:21:05 PM Reported +35% sales revenues on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth and an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history make it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$19.06	-1.29 -6.34%	$19.95	$22.32	-14.61%	1,194,467 228.83%	522,000
Most Recent Note for KKD - 3/12/2015 12:22:35 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +42% on +11% sales for the Jan '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$108.12	+0.64 0.59%	$108.36	$110.00	-1.71%	266,461 81.24%	328,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 3/12/2015 12:23:18 PM Gapped down on 3/04/15 and found prompt 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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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$34.90	-0.53 -1.50%	$35.43	$39.92	-12.58%	74,279 99.04%	75,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 3/12/2015 12:25:34 PM Retreated from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses and it undercut its 50 DMA line. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/10/15. Reported strong earnings versus a loss for the year ago quarter ended December 31st. The 12/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +75% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably from its $12 IPO on 10/31/13."
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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$61.60	+2.60 4.41%	$61.96	$59.92	2.80%	4,133,769 120.69%	3,425,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 3/12/2015 12:33:07 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven gain, rallying from an orderly base. Reported earnings +35% on +15% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings increase (C criteria).Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Made gradual progress since noted in the 7/15/14 mid-day report after announcing plans to purchase Abbott Labs' (ABT) generic drug business for $5.3 billion.
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$22.55	-0.33 -1.44%	$22.75	$23.30	-3.22%	4,552,164 82.95%	5,488,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/12/2015 12:34:06 PM Reported earnings +34% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line and there was a "breakaway gap" for new highs 2/12/15 since noted in the 1/27/15 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PLOW - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Tires & Misc Douglas Dynamics Inc	$21.47	-2.31 -9.70%	$23.86	$24.90	-13.76%	476,312 311.32%	153,000
Most Recent Note for PLOW - 3/12/2015 12:38:19 PM Pulling back after challenging its 52-week high on the prior session, testing its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported +66% earnings on +37% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, and recent quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RTI - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals R T I Intl Metals Inc	$38.17	+0.41 1.09%	$38.44	$38.87	-1.80%	805,722 140.37%	574,000
Most Recent Note for RTI - 3/12/2015 12:38:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up on 3/09/15 following news it would be bought by Alcoa (AA) for $1.5 Billion in stock. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 4/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Violating its 50 DMA line today with a gap down and damaging volume-driven loss. It faces additional overhead supply up through the $39 level. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria but its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$21.96	-0.40 -1.79%	$21.96	$25.20	-12.86%	998,075 59.13%	1,688,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 3/12/2015 12:42:27 PM The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$143.54	+1.58 1.11%	$144.19	$143.69	-0.10%	448,677 75.03%	598,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 3/12/2015 12:46:09 PM Churned above average volume this week and today it touched a new all-time high, getting more extended from any sound base. Due to report Jan '15 quarterly earnings after the close. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13."
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USPH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services U S Physical Therapy	$45.25	-0.13 -0.29%	$45.81	$47.82	-5.37%	49,734 93.84%	53,000
Most Recent Note for USPH - 3/12/2015 12:47:47 PM Holding its ground after powering to a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 3/05/15. The 3/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Dec '14 quarterly earnings +28% on +16% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamentals remain a concern. Sales and earnings growth history is not a good match for the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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VIPS - NYSE - Retail-Internet Vipshop Holdings Ltd Ads	$26.68	+0.55 2.10%	$26.74	$26.20	1.83%	4,165,258 74.87%	5,563,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 3/12/2015 12:51:06 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly above prior highs in the $24 area since last noted in the 2/18/15 mid-day report with caution - "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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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$70.77	+0.99 1.42%	$71.17	$74.75	-5.32%	473,998 58.74%	807,000
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 3/12/2015 12:52:15 PM Consolidating following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/25/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18%* on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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WST - NYSE - Medical-Supplies West Pharmaceutical Svcs	$54.34	+0.18 0.33%	$54.90	$55.50	-2.09%	185,019 61.26%	302,000
Most Recent Note for WST - 3/12/2015 12:55:19 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, it has formed a saucer-with-handle base. Holding its ground since last noted in the 2/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +18% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since 3/05/07 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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WSTC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services West Corporation	$31.84	-0.87 -2.66%	$32.76	$35.98	-11.51%	205,557 100.76%	204,000
Most Recent Note for WSTC - 3/12/2015 12:58:02 PM Down considerably today with above average volume. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/09/15 and the 3/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Violating its 50 DMA line with today's gap down and damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +22% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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XOXO - NYSE - Internet-Content X O Group Inc	$16.62	-0.05 -0.27%	$16.75	$18.60	-10.67%	78,665 97.12%	81,000
Most Recent Note for XOXO - 3/12/2015 1:00:41 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Challenging its 50 DMA line with this week's big volume-driven gains while rebounding. The 3/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported greatly improved earnings on +14% 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."
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