Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 20th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 3/20/2014 12:09:51 PM Report Released : 3/20/2014 1:05:58 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 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
SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd	$70.34	+0.87 1.25%	$70.60	54,923 63.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 86,000	$73.44 -4.22%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25 MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 3/20/2014 12:57:00 PM G - On track for a 5th consecutive small gain today with increasing volume. Previously noted - "Extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/6/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$19.79	+0.32 1.64%	$19.80	$19.76	0.15%	13,397,179 100.97%	13,269,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 3/20/2014 12:13:24 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The Oct '13 and Jan '14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$37.88	+1.03 2.80%	$38.93	$37.58	0.80%	291,466 75.51%	386,000
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 3/20/2014 12:19:03 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Technically, it broke out with a volume-driven gain on 3/18/14. Reported earnings +59% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/03/13 mid-day report - "Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09."
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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$69.55	+2.49 3.71%	$69.67	$72.99	-4.71%	144,147 86.84%	166,000
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 3/20/2014 12:23:45 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line, extended from any sound base. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +52% on +56% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013. That marked its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues increases have shown encouraging acceleration. Last noted with caution in the 1/21/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25%* earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."*
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$608.39	+11.89 1.99%	$612.00	$599.97	1.40%	411,868 79.05%	521,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 3/20/2014 12:27:13 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Made gradual progress since its "breakaway gap" on 1/31/14 when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +30% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings below the +25% minimum for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$8.08	+0.26 3.32%	$8.10	$7.86	2.80%	294,027 121.50%	242,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 3/20/2014 12:28:51 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Held its ground above prior highs in the $6 area during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSE - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Capitalsource Inc	$15.03	+0.11 0.74%	$15.05	$15.47	-2.84%	1,040,473 63.91%	1,628,000
Most Recent Note for CSE - 3/20/2014 12:32:17 PM Stalled after reaching new 52-week high territory, and recently enduring mild distributional pressure while consolidating near prior highs in the $15 area. Reported earnings +56% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 2/13/14 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DAVE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Famous Dave's Of America	$31.05	+0.11 0.36%	$31.14	$31.33	-0.89%	25,516 60.75%	42,000
Most Recent Note for DAVE - 3/20/2014 12:33:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. 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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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$27.05	+0.02 0.07%	$27.25	$28.22	-4.15%	22,295 67.56%	33,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 3/20/2014 12:35:00 PM The 3/10/14 mid-day report noted - "Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain for new highs on 3/06/14. Reported improved sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria) in the Sep and Dec '13 quarters but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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EVK - AMEX - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Ever-Glory Intl Grp Inc	$7.57	-0.20 -2.57%	$7.65	$8.41	-9.99%	36,084 103.10%	35,000
Most Recent Note for EVK - 3/20/2014 12:38:03 PM Action this week has been noted as 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, and prior highs in the $6.50 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports 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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FF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Futurefuel Corp	$21.39	+0.39 1.86%	$21.58	$22.25	-3.87%	188,202 87.54%	215,000
Most Recent Note for FF - 3/20/2014 12:39:03 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today while adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +307% on +68% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. A considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session cleared prior highs hit after last noted with caution in the 9/16/13 mid-day report - "Reported greatly improved earnings in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters but with sub par sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is below the investment system guidelines."
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FNSR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Finisar Corporation	$26.52	+0.66 2.55%	$26.77	$26.66	-0.53%	2,565,213 98.74%	2,598,000
Most Recent Note for FNSR - 3/20/2014 12:43:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and stayed well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation from Oct '13 highs. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jan '14 showed better sales revenues and strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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MFSF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Mutualfirst Financial	$18.97	-0.01 -0.05%	$18.97	$20.99	-9.62%	12,161 173.73%	7,000
Most Recent Note for MFSF - 3/20/2014 12:44:23 PM Holding its ground in a tight trading range. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported +35% earnings on -11% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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NTIC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Northern Tech Intl Corp	$21.50	+0.14 0.66%	$21.50	$23.83	-9.78%	7,243 120.72%	6,000
Most Recent Note for NTIC - 3/20/2014 12:47:34 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and above prior highs during its consolidation since technically breaking out on 2/14/14. Last noted with caution in the 2/18/14 mid-day report - "Reported strong earnings increases in the Aug and Nov '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$31.00	+0.31 1.01%	$31.66	$31.07	-0.23%	264,230 60.88%	434,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 3/20/2014 12:52:07 PM Inching to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive small gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported very big earnings increases in the latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 but with only 0-3% sales revenues growth. Underwriters helped it complete a $125 Million Subordinated Debt Offering and a new Public Offering of $75 Million in Common Stock when noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +93% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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SCOR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Comscore Inc	$32.40	+1.18 3.78%	$32.81	$33.12	-2.17%	156,853 57.88%	271,000
Most Recent Note for SCOR - 3/20/2014 12:53:48 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain after a small gap up. Wedged higher in recent weeks after a gap up and volume-driven breakout on 2/11/14 when noted with caution. Found support at its 200 DMA line recently. Reported earnings +52% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. It survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 5/02/11 mid-day report - "Annual and quarterly earnings history are below guidelines."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$153.66	-1.59 -1.02%	$154.16	$172.27	-10.80%	333,307 70.47%	473,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 3/20/2014 12:55:31 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, an important support level. Endured recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +36% on +12% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress after noted in several February mid-day reports with caution - "Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group is perched at all-time highs. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SNDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Sandisk Corp	$80.90	+2.11 2.68%	$81.54	$79.51	1.75%	2,961,715 72.10%	4,108,000
Most Recent Note for SNDK - 3/20/2014 1:01:47 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs in the $74 area while recently consolidating. Reported earnings +63% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter satisfying the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) included an abrupt downturn in FY '12 after an erratic up and down history, a flaw with respect to winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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TOFC - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest Tower Financial Corp	$24.34	+0.17 0.70%	$24.46	$26.00	-6.38%	6,840 114.00%	6,000
Most Recent Note for TOFC - 3/20/2014 1:02:30 PM The 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$119.95	-2.06 -1.69%	$120.75	$124.79	-3.88%	933,706 59.43%	1,571,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 3/20/2014 1:04:33 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, very extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground after considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply as it gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time highs. Reported strong Dec '13 earnings and encouraging guidance for FY '14. Found support near its 50 DMA line during consolidations in recent months. Since a downturn in the Mar '13 quarter its recent quarterly comparisons have shown earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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UIHC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl United Insurance Holding	$15.51	-0.14 -0.89%	$15.89	$16.25	-4.55%	108,412 60.23%	180,000
Most Recent Note for UIHC - 3/20/2014 1:05:42 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a volume-driven gain on the prior session, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a new Public Offering on 2/27/14. Showed big sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '13 quarters, but its prior earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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