Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 24th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2014
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DOW 16226.44 -76.33 (-0.47%) | NASDAQ 4200.74 -76.05 (-1.78%) | S&P 500 1851.08 -15.44 (-0.83%)

Time of Screening : 3/24/2014 12:03:25 PM Report Released : 3/24/2014 12:58:17 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 11% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASRV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Ameriserv Financial Inc	$3.75	-0.08 -2.09%	$3.87	$3.92	-4.34%	76,537 153.07%	50,000
Most Recent Note for ASRV - 3/24/2014 12:05:28 PM Quarterly and annual earnings 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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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$152.65	-3.70 -2.37%	$159.29	$159.81	-4.48%	454,728 78.81%	577,000
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 3/24/2014 12:07:02 PM Retreating from the new 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session. The 3/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24%* on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."*
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$594.57	-16.55 -2.71%	$613.09	$622.90	-4.55%	343,877 63.92%	538,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 3/24/2014 12:08:16 PM Retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session. 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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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$34.80	-0.05 -0.14%	$35.02	$38.04	-8.52%	98,376 85.54%	115,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 3/24/2014 12:10:18 PM Perched within close striking distance of prior highs and its 52-week high. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 6 gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +13% on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 12/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has earned high ranks and its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history had been strong, however, quarterly earnings comparisons showed worrisome deceleration while increasing by +62%, +53%, +26%, and +10% over the Jul '12, Oct '12, Jan '13 and Apr '13 periods, respectively. The Jul '13 quarter was also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$7.68	-0.37 -4.60%	$8.12	$8.21	-6.46%	149,534 58.18%	257,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 3/24/2014 12:13:04 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's loss after 4 consecutive gains. The 3/20/14 mid-day report and prior 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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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$55.81	-4.17 -6.95%	$59.81	$61.91	-9.85%	276,699 106.83%	259,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 3/24/2014 12:16:21 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven loss, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported +53% earnings on +27% sales for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/11/13. Fundamental concerns were previously noted as its earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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DAVE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Famous Dave's Of America	$30.39	-0.86 -2.75%	$31.25	$31.99	-5.00%	29,696 65.99%	45,000
Most Recent Note for DAVE - 3/24/2014 12:18:57 PM Still churning near 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	$26.99	-0.15 -0.55%	$27.10	$28.22	-4.36%	119,910 333.08%	36,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 3/24/2014 12:19:17 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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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$55.70	-0.81 -1.43%	$56.89	$57.92	-3.83%	94,399 70.98%	133,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 3/24/2014 12:20:18 PM Technically, it broke out on 3/11/14 with a volume-driven gain. Powered further into new high territory with volume-driven gains while 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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EWBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks East West Bancorp Inc	$37.14	-0.29 -0.77%	$37.72	$38.26	-2.93%	426,280 58.64%	727,000
Most Recent Note for EWBC - 3/24/2014 12:22:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FNSR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Finisar Corporation	$26.50	-1.27 -4.58%	$28.07	$28.05	-5.53%	2,370,114 86.66%	2,735,000
Most Recent Note for FNSR - 3/24/2014 12:27:59 PM Reversed into the red after touching another new high today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Hit new 52-week highs last week with 4 consecutive gains above average 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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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$1,157.51	-25.53 -2.16%	$1,184.90	$1,228.88	-5.81%	1,395,966 61.80%	2,259,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 3/24/2014 12:30:16 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's considerable loss. Last noted in the 2/05/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +13% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). Found support at its 50 DMA line recently after big volume-driven losses. Made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" 10/18/13. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/080."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$24.80	+0.48 1.97%	$25.06	$25.05	-1.00%	18,744 64.63%	29,000
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 3/24/2014 12:31:25 PM Inching higher for a 6th consecutive small gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Perched near its 52-week high after rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +71% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$16.64	-0.35 -2.06%	$17.14	$17.85	-6.78%	60,731 67.48%	90,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 3/24/2014 12:36:43 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a recent streak of gains into new high territory marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38% on +16 sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, an improvement following 2 consecutive reports below the +25% minimum. Found support near its 200 DMA line the rallied since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when noted on 4/18/13."
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MTW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Manitowoc Co	$30.86	-1.71 -5.25%	$32.49	$32.80	-5.91%	1,906,868 59.53%	3,203,000
Most Recent Note for MTW - 3/24/2014 12:39:44 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with a big loss today. Wedged higher with gains lacking volume conviction after last noted in the 3/11/14 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 show strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$54.81	-0.70 -1.26%	$56.20	$58.77	-6.74%	28,429 71.07%	40,000
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/24/2014 12:43:47 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members- "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/05. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$30.56	-0.13 -0.42%	$31.13	$31.66	-3.47%	432,603 97.43%	444,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 3/24/2014 12:45:24 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. The 3/20/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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	$33.20	-0.42 -1.25%	$34.11	$33.79	-1.75%	253,011 89.09%	284,000
Most Recent Note for SCOR - 3/24/2014 12:51:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found support above its 50 DMA line and prior highs during its consolidation after a gap up and technical breakout on 2/11/14 when noted with caution. Reported earnings +52% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. 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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VTNR - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Vertex Energy Inc	$5.83	+0.29 5.20%	$7.34	$5.60	4.07%	851,712 1,637.91%	52,000
Most Recent Note for VTNR - 3/24/2014 12:54:24 PM Erased much of its big early gain today after a strong start. Blasted higher with volume-driven gains last week with 5 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. The 3/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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WSTG - NASDAQ - Wholesale-Electronics Wayside Tech Group Inc	$15.90	+0.21 1.34%	$15.97	$15.90	0.00%	26,082 130.41%	20,000
Most Recent Note for WSTG - 3/24/2014 12:58:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume, rallying from an orderly base. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 2/11/14 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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