Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 18th, 2016

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2016
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DOW 17577.47 95.98 (0.55%) | NASDAQ 4794.43 19.44 (0.41%) | S&P 500 2050.12 9.53 (0.47%)

Time of Screening : 3/18/2016 11:46:28 AM Report Released : 3/18/2016 12:15:56 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMSF - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amerisafe Inc	$51.34	+0.22 0.43%	$51.81	$57.20	-10.24%	65,811 68.55%	96,000
Most Recent Note for AMSF - 3/18/2016 11:47:02 AM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BNK - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks C 1 Financial Inc	$24.17	-0.02 -0.08%	$24.31	$24.49	-1.31%	98,441 99.44%	99,000
Most Recent Note for BNK - 3/18/2016 11:47:36 AM Consolidating since its gap up on 11/10/15 for a new 52-week high on M&A news. Fundamental concerns were previously noted - "Reported earnings +13% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BSRR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Sierra Bancorp	$19.15	+0.39 2.06%	$19.31	$21.70	-11.77%	27,034 73.06%	37,000
Most Recent Note for BSRR - 3/18/2016 11:47:58 AM Hit a new 52-week high on 3/04/16 then erased most of its gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +54% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CHFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Charter Financial Corp	$13.53	+0.16 1.20%	$13.58	$14.76	-8.33%	35,393 68.06%	52,000
Most Recent Note for CHFN - 3/18/2016 11:48:16 AM Not a good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern.
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$39.50	+0.65 1.67%	$39.63	$42.46	-6.97%	30,483 66.27%	46,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 3/18/2016 11:49:08 AM Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons were sub par.
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GBLI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Global Indemnity Plc	$31.74	+0.14 0.44%	$31.74	$31.67	0.22%	13,334 78.44%	17,000
Most Recent Note for GBLI - 3/18/2016 11:49:30 AM Reported strong Dec '15 sales revenues and earnings increases but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$35.10	+0.56 1.62%	$35.80	$34.81	0.83%	177,023 99.45%	178,000
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 3/18/2016 11:50:47 AM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +67% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$15.94	+0.00 0.00%	$16.15	$16.91	-5.74%	17,836 84.93%	21,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 3/18/2016 11:52:29 AM Hovering above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IHC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Independence Holding Co	$15.94	+0.00 0.00%	$16.15	$16.91	-5.74%	17,836 84.93%	21,000
Most Recent Note for IHC - 3/18/2016 11:51:48 AM Hovering above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$17.67	-0.08 -0.45%	$17.90	$18.07	-2.21%	82,874 68.49%	121,000
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 3/18/2016 11:53:33 AM Showed great earnings improvements in quarterly comparisons through Dec '15, but ongoing lack of sales revenues growth is a cause for concern. Went through a deep consolidation from highs after noted in the 1/31/14 mid-day report with caution - "Trading near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$33.70	+0.29 0.87%	$34.05	$38.86	-13.28%	64,375 71.53%	90,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 3/18/2016 12:01:20 PM Rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines toward prior highs. Slumped after last noted with caution in the 12/29/15 mid-day report - "The Auto/Truck Original Equipment firm reported earnings +37% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly reports showed deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate. Annual earnings improved after a downturn and loss in FY '09."
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MBWM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Mercantile Bank Corp	$23.97	+0.29 1.22%	$23.97	$26.27	-8.76%	25,953 74.15%	35,000
Most Recent Note for MBWM - 3/18/2016 12:02:26 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MIK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other The Michaels Companies, Inc	$27.97	+0.53 1.93%	$27.97	$30.00	-6.77%	1,045,339 128.58%	813,000
Most Recent Note for MIK - 3/18/2016 12:03:32 PM Reported +16% earnings on +5% sales revenues for the Jan '16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/22/15.
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NAII - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Natural Alternatives	$12.01	-0.34 -2.75%	$12.50	$13.19	-8.95%	63,724 86.11%	74,000
Most Recent Note for NAII - 3/18/2016 12:04:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '15 quarterly comparisons, but the prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ODC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Oil Dri Corp America	$34.30	+0.30 0.88%	$35.18	$38.92	-11.87%	15,253 76.27%	20,000
Most Recent Note for ODC - 3/18/2016 12:05:19 PM Consolidating near prior lows in the $33 area since violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss on 3/10/16. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Building an orderly base since hitting new multi-year highs in December. Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt O F S Capital Corp	$12.27	+0.05 0.41%	$12.30	$12.50	-1.84%	21,187 78.47%	27,000
Most Recent Note for OFS - 3/18/2016 12:06:10 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, the prior report cautioned - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $13-14 level. Through Dec '15 its quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) history has been strong."
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OLLI - NASDAQ - Retail-Discount&Variety Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc	$22.84	+1.04 4.77%	$23.32	$22.99	-0.65%	633,973 113.62%	558,000
Most Recent Note for OLLI - 3/18/2016 12:07:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/18/16. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +16% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern and it has sputtered since its $16 IPO on 7/16/15."
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OSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Old Second Bancorp Inc	$7.31	+0.07 0.97%	$7.40	$8.14	-10.20%	53,935 110.07%	49,000
Most Recent Note for OSBC - 3/18/2016 12:08:45 PM Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment 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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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.78	+0.06 0.38%	$15.91	$16.20	-2.59%	29,985 83.29%	36,000
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 3/18/2016 12:10:18 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating, perched near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +27% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PPBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Premier Bancorp	$21.34	+0.64 3.09%	$21.39	$23.98	-11.01%	95,469 70.20%	136,000
Most Recent Note for PPBI - 3/18/2016 12:10:41 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +26% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$115.72	+2.92 2.59%	$117.57	$123.75	-6.49%	324,270 65.91%	492,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 3/18/2016 12:11:03 PM Encountered some distributional pressure while consolidating after a considerable gap up on 2/26/16 for a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +118% on +67% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, continuing its strong growth track record. STMP did not form a sound base pattern yet found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/15/16."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$29.65	+0.28 0.95%	$30.44	$29.52	0.44%	1,560,404 65.04%	2,399,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 3/18/2016 12:11:23 PM Rallying further into new high territory today, rising from the previously noted 9-week cup shaped base during which its 50 DMA line and prior highs acted as support. Reported earnings +195% on +61% sales revenues for the Jan '16 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarters were not strong and steady and fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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TBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Triumph Bancorp Inc	$16.56	+0.47 2.92%	$16.65	$18.52	-10.58%	42,673 83.67%	51,000
Most Recent Note for TBK - 3/18/2016 12:12:42 PM Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady.
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$148.17	+2.57 1.77%	$149.29	$148.92	-0.50%	360,977 90.24%	400,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 3/18/2016 12:14:03 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, making gradual progress since its considerable volume-driven gain 2/25/16. Reported earnings +41% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues history has not been strong and steady.
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TLP - NYSE - ENERGY - Other Transmontaigne Ptnrs Lp	$39.89	-0.86 -2.11%	$41.09	$43.00	-7.23%	50,656 67.54%	75,000
Most Recent Note for TLP - 3/18/2016 12:14:54 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, pulling back today after 7 consecutive gains. Prior reports cautioned members - "This Denver, Colorado-based Master Limited Partnership (MLP) in the Oil and Gas - Transportation/Pipeline industry is rebounding toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +131% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It lacks the strong and steady quarterly and annual earnings history required by the fact-based investment system."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$62.99	-0.44 -0.69%	$63.96	$65.81	-4.29%	85,856 67.60%	127,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 3/18/2016 12:15:25 PM Gapped up on 3/10/16 challenging its 52-week high after an extension of its partnership agreement with Comcast Corp (CMCSA). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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WFBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast WashingtonFirst Bankshr	$20.72	-0.18 -0.85%	$21.35	$24.28	-14.66%	61,855 309.28%	20,000
Most Recent Note for WFBI - 3/18/2016 12:15:53 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line. This thinly traded Bank holding company completed a new Public Offering on 12/03/15. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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