Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 13th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/13/2015 12:02:42 PM Report Released : 3/13/2015 1:03:00 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$102.47	+3.89 3.95%	$104.37	4,011,544 108.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,682,000	$100.86 1.60%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44 MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 3/13/2015 12:38:51 PM G - Getting more extended from any sound base after gapping up today. Gapped up for a considerable gain and new all-time high on 3/02/15 news it will acquire Freescale Semiconductor Inc (FSL) in an $11.8 Billion deal. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/9/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$57.50	-0.11 -0.19%	$58.04	$59.66	-3.62%	34,190 65.75%	52,000
Most Recent Note for ALG - 3/13/2015 12:05:55 PM Perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 3/05/15. Reported earnings +122% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation and completed a Secondary Offering on 11/12/14 since noted in the 12/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings increases improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$27.11	+1.56 6.11%	$27.73	$28.96	-6.39%	52,070 94.67%	55,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/13/2015 12:07:11 PM 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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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$70.97	-4.08 -5.44%	$75.60	$75.17	-5.59%	120,168 67.51%	178,000
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 3/13/2015 12:09:58 PM Reversed into the red after touching a new 52-week high today. 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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CACC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Credit Acceptance Corp	$187.02	-5.84 -3.03%	$194.70	$193.50	-3.35%	38,234 65.92%	58,000
Most Recent Note for CACC - 3/13/2015 12:12:04 PM Touched new 52-week and all-time highs today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are sub par, yet it made a choppy ascent since noted with caution in then 1/31/14 mid-day report.
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$15.81	-0.14 -0.88%	$16.01	$17.20	-8.08%	16,587 82.94%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 3/13/2015 12:14:07 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 6/30/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GTN - NYSE - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Gray Television Inc	$14.09	+0.13 0.93%	$14.47	$14.14	-0.35%	339,966 110.02%	309,000
Most Recent Note for GTN - 3/13/2015 12:15:11 PM Challenging prior highs in the $14-15 area with an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$20.85	+0.41 2.01%	$20.89	$20.47	1.86%	53,327 90.38%	59,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 3/13/2015 12:18:27 PM Hitting another new high today, getting extended from its latest base. Held its ground stubbornly after volume-driven gains when last noted in the 3/05/15 mid-day report - "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 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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INCR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc INC Research Holdings, Inc	$31.41	-0.48 -1.51%	$32.21	$32.29	-2.73%	140,534 122.20%	115,000
Most Recent Note for INCR - 3/13/2015 12:21:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported strong earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Limited history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $19 IPO on 11/07/14.
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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$12.97	+0.12 0.93%	$13.06	$13.20	-1.74%	119,968 77.90%	154,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 3/13/2015 12:22:42 PM The 3/12/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$16.65	-0.22 -1.30%	$16.84	$16.93	-1.65%	65,377 198.11%	33,000
Most Recent Note for LION - 3/13/2015 12:26:44 PM Reported earnings +94% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth was sub par. Rallied from its 50 DMA line toward its all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/13. Went through a long consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 12/31/13 mid-day report - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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MAC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Macerich Co	$92.90	+0.59 0.64%	$94.23	$93.17	-0.29%	776,375 65.68%	1,182,000
Most Recent Note for MAC - 3/13/2015 12:27:47 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. When gapping up and rallying above its 50 DMA line prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This REIT has not shown earnings increases meeting the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$44.39	-0.43 -0.96%	$45.11	$45.42	-2.27%	309,022 92.25%	335,000
Most Recent Note for MEI - 3/13/2015 12:31:47 PM Reported Jan '15 quarterly earnings +79% on +9% sales revenues and fundamental concerns remain. Holding its ground near its 52-week high after rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Its 200 DMA line acted as support during prior consolidations. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern."
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MYL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Mylan Inc	$60.01	-2.29 -3.68%	$61.39	$62.45	-3.91%	2,709,429 74.93%	3,616,000
Most Recent Note for MYL - 3/13/2015 12:33:47 PM Pulling back today from a new 52-week high following 2 consecutive big volume-driven gains as it rallied from an orderly base. The 3/12/15 mid-day report noted - "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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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$29.57	+0.47 1.62%	$29.74	$29.29	0.96%	75,134 87.37%	86,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/13/2015 12:36:47 PM Technically, it broke out on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Concerns remain as when last noted in the 3/07/13 mid-day report - "This Electric Utility servicing firm's fundamental characteristics are not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system."
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NVDA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Nvidia Corp	$22.29	-0.38 -1.68%	$22.65	$23.30	-4.33%	4,240,828 75.06%	5,650,000
Most Recent Note for NVDA - 3/13/2015 12:37:16 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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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$79.99	-0.39 -0.49%	$80.48	$82.59	-3.15%	82,576 79.40%	104,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 3/13/2015 12:40:27 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Finding support near its 50 DMA line and holding its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million.
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SCAI - NASDAQ - Medical-Hospitals Surgical Care Affiliates	$34.80	-0.26 -0.74%	$35.25	$35.87	-2.98%	65,052 86.74%	75,000
Most Recent Note for SCAI - 3/13/2015 12:42:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains approaching its Jan '14 all-time high. The 3/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases however sales revenues growth has been sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited. Rallied from its $24 IPO on 10/30/13 then went through a long and deep consolidation."
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SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$3.87	-0.06 -1.40%	$3.92	$4.04	-4.21%	22,281,656 65.38%	34,080,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 3/13/2015 12:46:28 PM Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its earnings history (C and A criteria) through the Dec '14 quarter. Sales revenues increases have been in the +9-11% range and gradually decelerating. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. It has a large supply of 5.49 billion shares outstanding. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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SYBT - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast S Y Bancorp Inc	$33.99	-0.82 -2.37%	$34.75	$34.96	-2.79%	22,255 76.74%	29,000
Most Recent Note for SYBT - 3/13/2015 12:49:03 PM Perched near its 52-week high, pulling back today following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$321.10	-0.90 -0.28%	$323.90	$334.35	-3.96%	21,778 80.66%	27,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 3/13/2015 12:53:30 PM Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Technically, it broke out with a gap up and volume-driven gain on 2/05/15 since last noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $297 level. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have been in the +8-10% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$148.24	+3.42 2.36%	$156.00	$145.90	1.60%	2,825,606 447.09%	632,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 3/13/2015 12:55:03 PM Gapped up today for another new all-time high, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported Jan '15 quarterly earnings +22% on +21% sales revenues. 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	$48.09	+0.82 1.74%	$48.83	$47.82	0.57%	45,262 80.83%	56,000
Most Recent Note for USPH - 3/13/2015 12:56:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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	$25.53	-1.14 -4.27%	$26.62	$27.06	-5.65%	4,723,495 82.80%	5,705,000
Most Recent Note for VIPS - 3/13/2015 12:57:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly above prior highs in the $24 area since 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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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$88.89	+2.56 2.97%	$89.67	$98.28	-9.55%	90,916 75.76%	120,000
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 3/13/2015 1:00:08 PM Rebounding above prior highs and toward its 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Reported earnings -4% on -4% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum (C criteria) earnings growth guideline.
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$37.88	-2.08 -5.21%	$39.00	$41.81	-9.40%	437,011 182.85%	239,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 3/13/2015 1:02:38 PM Down considerably today with heavy volume while violating its 50 DMA line. It was last noted with caution at its 52-week high in the 1/08/15 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived after a dramatic downturn but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stock list 10/30/07."
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