Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 3/18/2014 9:22:42 PM Report Released : 3/18/2014 10:26:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 140% 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
BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$101.51	-1.21 -1.18%	$104.55	$106.55	-4.73%	315,582 193.61%	163,000
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 3/18/2014 9:27:06 PM Churning above average volume in recent sessions while perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +30% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "It has earned high ranks, however a downturn in its FY '11 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$86.79	+4.01 4.84%	$87.08	$86.50	0.34%	1,977,090 192.70%	1,026,000
Most Recent Note for CBI - 3/18/2014 9:31:00 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, rallying from a cup-with-high-handle type base that included a slump below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +101% on +95% sales revenues sales for the Dec '13 quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09.
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CVLY - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Codorus Valley Bancorp	$21.71	-0.04 -0.16%	$21.90	$22.35	-2.89%	5,281 176.03%	3,000
Most Recent Note for CVLY - 3/18/2014 9:32:59 PM Thinly traded Bank holding company is perched near multi-month highs in the $22 area where it has met resistance. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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DAVE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Famous Dave's Of America	$30.81	+1.32 4.48%	$31.05	$29.52	4.37%	85,122 218.26%	39,000
Most Recent Note for DAVE - 3/18/2014 9:34:49 PM Powered to yet another new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. Announced a new CEO on 2/10/14 and found support near its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution long ago in the 2/09/11 mid-day report - "Sales and earning history are below the investment system's guidelines."
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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$57.19	+1.76 3.18%	$57.29	$55.82	2.45%	235,540 188.43%	125,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 3/18/2014 9:36:32 PM Technically, it broke out on 3/11/14 with a volume-driven gain. Powered further into new high territory with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep and Dec '13 quarters but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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EVK - AMEX - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Ever-Glory Intl Grp Inc	$7.74	-0.26 -3.25%	$8.02	$8.41	-7.97%	100,689 305.12%	33,000
Most Recent Note for EVK - 3/18/2014 9:38:47 PM Fell with higher volume today, action indicative of distributional pressure while churning near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +73% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$46.22	+0.82 1.81%	$46.74	$46.80	-1.24%	3,941,559 209.10%	1,885,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 3/18/2014 9:39:37 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/07/14. Prior mid-day report repeatedly 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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FSRV - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Firstservice Corp	$49.23	+0.40 0.82%	$50.10	$48.87	0.74%	37,118 185.59%	20,000
Most Recent Note for FSRV - 3/18/2014 9:41:17 PM This Canadian Real Estate firm hit another new all-time high with its 7th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed solid earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but prior history was sub par. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Historic earnings and sales revenues have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FSS - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Federal Signal Corp	$15.01	+0.13 0.87%	$15.03	$15.89	-5.54%	492,250 145.64%	338,000
Most Recent Note for FSS - 3/18/2014 9:43:16 PM Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Showed stronger earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Dec '13, but sales revenues growth has been sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 12/06/13 mid-day report."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$20.20	+0.77 3.96%	$20.40	$21.34	-5.34%	629,651 152.83%	412,000
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 3/18/2014 9:48:25 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line after abruptly retreating from its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 3/10/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The China-based firm reported earnings +88% on +76% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison with earnings at or above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Flaws in its annual earnings (A criteria) history previously were noted as a fundamental concern."
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JHX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement James Hardie Ind Plc Adr	$64.51	-1.09 -1.66%	$64.51	$69.30	-6.91%	5,873 146.83%	4,000
Most Recent Note for JHX - 3/18/2014 9:49:47 PM Gapped down again today for a loss on higher volume, pulling back from new 52-week highs hit last week. The 3/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +67% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, a 2nd quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) fundamental concerns remain."
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$29.15	+0.72 2.53%	$29.25	$30.10	-3.16%	546,602 144.22%	379,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 3/18/2014 9:52:11 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a big "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gain on 3/07/14. Reported earnings +39% on +19% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter, it 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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KRNY - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan Kearny Financial Corp	$15.40	+0.26 1.72%	$15.49	$15.25	0.98%	59,841 221.63%	27,000
Most Recent Note for KRNY - 3/18/2014 9:55:51 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. It is extended from any sound base after rallying in recent weeks. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed improved earnings increases, but sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history do not match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$22.10	-0.39 -1.73%	$22.95	$23.24	-4.91%	92,116 167.48%	55,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 3/18/2014 9:57:05 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$40.49	+0.08 0.20%	$40.78	$40.79	-0.74%	839,932 143.82%	584,000
Most Recent Note for MANH - 3/18/2014 10:00:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after tallying a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +33% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. It did not form a sound base since last noted with caution in the 1/07/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Encouraging earnings acceleration above the +25% minimum earnings guideline helps satisfy the C criteria, however sales revenues growth has only been in the +6-12% range. After a downturn in its FY '09 earnings (A criteria) it has shown strong earnings growth."
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MXWL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Maxwell Technologies Inc	$15.29	+1.26 8.98%	$16.15	$15.67	-2.43%	1,922,877 279.89%	687,000
Most Recent Note for MXWL - 3/18/2014 10:01:23 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain after stubbornly holding its ground well above prior highs following an impressive streak of considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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NWLI - NASDAQ - Insurance-Life National Western Life	$254.47	+6.57 2.65%	$254.96	$248.00	2.61%	10,506 175.10%	6,000
Most Recent Note for NWLI - 3/18/2014 10:03:47 PM Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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POWI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Power Integrations Inc	$66.54	+2.93 4.61%	$67.08	$64.66	2.91%	429,709 174.68%	246,000
Most Recent Note for POWI - 3/18/2014 10:06:53 PM Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation Reported earnings +40% sales on +14% sales for the Dec '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, however, technically there is no resistance due to overhead supply. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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QADB - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl B	$18.45	-0.47 -2.47%	$18.90	$18.95	-2.64%	6,936 346.80%	2,000
Most Recent Note for QADB - 3/18/2014 10:08:46 PM Perched near its 52-week high, churning above average volume while retreating after solid gains. The 3/17/14 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +109%* on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline."*
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$63.05	+2.17 3.56%	$63.53	$61.32	2.82%	1,449,163 154.00%	941,000
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 3/18/2014 10:11:40 PM Very extended from any sound base, it hit another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Last noted with caution in the 3/04/14 mid-day report - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +107% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly earnings comparison. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12 after its 5/26/11 IPO at $12."
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SGK - NYSE - MEDIA - Marketing Services Schawk Inc	$20.05	+0.11 0.55%	$20.12	$20.39	-1.67%	1,455,738 3,466.04%	42,000
Most Recent Note for SGK - 3/18/2014 10:17:36 PM Held its ground today following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session after M&A news. Under terms of the announced transaction shareholders will receive $11.80 in cash and 0.20582 shares of Matthews Int'l Corp (MATW)common stock for each share of Schawk stock they own. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria).
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SQI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sciquest Inc	$32.31	+2.05 6.77%	$32.69	$30.83	4.80%	244,422 195.54%	125,000
Most Recent Note for SQI - 3/18/2014 10:19:16 PM Powered to a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line after a recent streak of gains. Quarterly earnings in the 4 latest comparisons through Dec '13 satisfied the C criteria (above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/22/13 mid-day report with caution.
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$31.71	+0.73 2.36%	$31.91	$33.21	-4.52%	798,780 166.07%	481,000
Most Recent Note for THRM - 3/18/2014 10:21:24 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern after recent volume-driven gains. Last noted with caution in the 3/06/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +167% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. That marked its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth was not steady but did improve after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria)."
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TOFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Tower Financial Corp	$24.38	+0.28 1.16%	$24.38	$26.00	-6.23%	19,015 316.92%	6,000
Most Recent Note for TOFC - 3/18/2014 10:24:18 PM Thinly traded Bank holding company has been consolidating in a very tight trading range in recent months. Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern as it reveals no great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved after a big loss in FY '09.
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$82.00	+0.51 0.63%	$84.07	$90.93	-9.82%	3,475,082 153.70%	2,261,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 3/18/2014 10:26:05 PM Churned above average volume today while hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs, consolidating after a spurt of impressive volume-driven gains. Recent 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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