Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 16th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 3/16/2015 12:06:18 PM Report Released : 3/16/2015 12:57:26 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
REIS - NASDAQ Reis Inc	$25.65	+0.30 1.18%	$25.72	35,064 120.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,000	$28.82 -11.00%	3/16/2015	$25.65	PP = $26.64 MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2015 12:39:06 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/06/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Hovering within striking distance of a best-ever close and near its 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation. Showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues improving in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '14 quarterly comparisons. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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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	$241.33	+3.99 1.68%	$241.78	$237.88	1.45%	1,683,119 76.44%	2,202,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 3/16/2015 12:08:53 PM Getting more extended from any sound base and hitting new all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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	$21.40	+0.00 0.00%	$21.45	$21.90	-2.28%	16,810 80.05%	21,000
Most Recent Note for ALLB - 3/16/2015 12:09:18 PM 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	$27.44	-0.03 -0.12%	$28.20	$28.96	-5.24%	56,271 95.37%	59,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/16/2015 12:11:06 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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. 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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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$145.56	+10.21 7.54%	$146.61	$137.58	5.80%	1,246,834 130.01%	959,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 3/16/2015 12:12:45 PM Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain today hitting new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 12/08/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived after a deep correction below its 200 DMA line, but it failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/22/11."
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$33.29	+0.68 2.07%	$33.40	$32.82	1.42%	2,562,460 92.47%	2,771,000
Most Recent Note for HBI - 3/16/2015 12:17:52 PM Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 1/30/15 mid-day report. Hitting another new 52-week high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Shares split 4:1 effect 3/04/15. Reported earnings +48% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '09.
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$32.96	+0.16 0.49%	$33.24	$32.83	0.40%	31,547 75.11%	42,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 3/16/2015 12:18:43 PM Hitting new multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed improved earnings increases, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$21.06	+0.27 1.30%	$21.15	$21.00	0.29%	102,362 173.49%	59,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 3/16/2015 12:19:41 PM Hitting another new high with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting extended from its latest base. Held its ground stubbornly after volume-driven gains when 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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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$13.52	+0.40 3.01%	$13.58	$13.20	2.39%	166,317 105.26%	158,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 3/16/2015 12:21:23 PM On track today for its 8th consecutive gain marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports 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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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$77.10	-1.10 -1.40%	$78.00	$79.66	-3.21%	767,307 173.99%	441,000
Most Recent Note for MSG - 3/16/2015 12:22:57 PM Consolidating and testing support near its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress following a "breakaway gap" on 10/28/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$29.02	-0.27 -0.93%	$29.10	$29.74	-2.43%	91,413 99.36%	92,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/16/2015 12:24:13 PM Technically, it broke out on 3/12/15 with a big volume-driven gain. Concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$51.65	+0.94 1.85%	$51.98	$51.66	-0.02%	1,094,585 75.28%	1,454,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 3/16/2015 12:25:48 PM Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 3/09/15 perched at all-time highs. Replaced its CEO on 1/08/15, and it rallied above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain on 2/18/15. Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings in Aug and Dec '13 and on 3/07/14.
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NEWT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Newtek Business Services	$18.14	+0.24 1.36%	$18.65	$18.01	0.74%	89,089 141.41%	63,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/16/2015 12:27:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Stubbornly held its ground and inched higher since the 3/03/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +42% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par and it has not shown strong steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$14.01	-0.10 -0.69%	$14.45	$15.25	-8.12%	25,026 78.21%	32,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 3/16/2015 12:29:16 PM It stalled after touching a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain when last noted in the 3/09/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +41%* on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$21.16	-0.30 -1.40%	$21.48	$23.11	-8.44%	53,641 105.18%	51,000
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 3/16/2015 12:31:59 PM Consolidating after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains for new 52-week and multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +103% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 10/08/13 mid-day report with caution."
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SCAI - NASDAQ - Medical-Hospitals Surgical Care Affiliates	$35.23	+0.33 0.93%	$35.36	$35.87	-1.78%	92,306 113.96%	81,000
Most Recent Note for SCAI - 3/16/2015 12:40:02 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following last week's volume-driven gains approaching its Jan '14 all-time high. Prior mid-day reports 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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SFS - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Smart & Final Stores, Inc	$16.57	+0.58 3.63%	$16.58	$16.85	-1.66%	256,527 154.53%	166,000
Most Recent Note for SFS - 3/16/2015 12:43:34 PM Challenging its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while rallying from below its 50 DMA line. Due to report Dec '14 quarterly earnings after the close on Wednesday, 3/18/15. It slumped below the 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 1/09/15 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals. Up from its $12* IPO on 9/24/14."*
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$33.40	+0.26 0.78%	$33.72	$35.67	-6.36%	53,302 84.61%	63,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 3/16/2015 12:47:09 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. This Utility - Water firm reported +22% earnings on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$40.42	-1.45 -3.46%	$41.42	$45.80	-11.75%	66,512 97.81%	68,000
Most Recent Note for SMP - 3/16/2015 12:49:01 PM Reported earnings +17% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ending December 31, 2014, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings increase (C criteria). This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a loss in FY '08.
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.80	+0.49 5.86%	$8.80	$8.50	3.49%	86,967 289.89%	30,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 3/16/2015 12:50:28 PM Hitting a new 52-week high and approaching multi-year highs with today's big gain adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain as when 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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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$325.10	+1.14 0.35%	$327.67	$334.35	-2.77%	23,409 83.60%	28,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 3/16/2015 12:52:46 PM Reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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USPH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services U S Physical Therapy	$49.56	+1.01 2.08%	$50.79	$49.08	0.98%	78,275 134.96%	58,000
Most Recent Note for USPH - 3/16/2015 12:53:26 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$39.14	+1.90 5.10%	$39.57	$41.81	-6.39%	265,020 101.54%	261,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 3/16/2015 12:56:58 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line promptly, an encouraging sign of institutional support following a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +23% on +14% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. 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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