Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2015
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DOW 18129.96 13.92 (0.08%) | NASDAQ 5029.23 18.26 (0.36%) | S&P 500 2107.13 2.71 (0.13%)

Time of Screening : 3/24/2015 12:06:06 PM Report Released : 3/24/2015 1:12:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$69.73	+8.30 13.51%	$73.50	$62.82	11.00%	1,353,043 265.30%	510,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 3/24/2015 12:09:59 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high on FDA approval of its heart pump. Reported strong Sep and Dec '14 earnings but fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$32.60	+0.96 3.02%	$32.83	$31.82	2.45%	42,228 62.10%	68,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 3/24/2015 12:12:41 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground after big volume-driven gains last week. 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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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$91.93	+0.07 0.08%	$92.17	$92.81	-0.95%	227,229 77.55%	293,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 3/24/2015 12:16:12 PM Reported earnings +36% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Perched at all-time highs following a streak of gains after testing support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 1/06/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BRLI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Bio Reference Labs Inc	$36.61	+1.48 4.21%	$36.75	$36.59	0.05%	222,538 79.20%	281,000
Most Recent Note for BRLI - 3/24/2015 12:21:23 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain challenging its Nov '13 high. Recently reported +118% earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior results were sub par and fundamental concerns remain.
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BSFT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Broadsoft Inc	$34.65	-0.57 -1.62%	$35.16	$35.76	-3.10%	172,328 64.30%	268,000
Most Recent Note for BSFT - 3/24/2015 12:24:03 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a streak of 9 consecutive gains. Held its ground above prior highs while consolidating after last noted in the 3/02/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +42% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CGI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Celadon Group	$28.55	+0.30 1.05%	$28.70	$29.15	-2.07%	329,195 169.69%	194,000
Most Recent Note for CGI - 3/24/2015 12:25:48 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session, getting more extended from any sound base. The prior mid-day report noted - "Found support above its 50 DMA line and above previously noted resistance in the $24 area during its recent consolidation. Earnings increases in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 have been at or above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following a streak of negative comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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CRWN - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Crown Media Holdings A	$4.20	+0.04 0.96%	$4.22	$4.17	0.72%	122,361 135.96%	90,000
Most Recent Note for CRWN - 3/24/2015 12:30:08 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues growth and negative earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods. Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$16.83	-0.08 -0.47%	$16.92	$17.20	-2.15%	14,450 68.81%	21,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 3/24/2015 12:31:25 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following a recent spurt of gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$24.07	-1.25 -4.94%	$25.25	$26.13	-7.88%	308,595 58.56%	527,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 3/24/2015 12:38:55 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following last week's volume-driven gains into new high territory. Reported earnings +8% for the Dec '14 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$111.42	-1.41 -1.25%	$115.28	$113.88	-2.16%	307,496 207.77%	148,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 3/24/2015 12:42:26 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today then reversed into the red following 9 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +58% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 1/05/15 mid-day report - "Reported +7% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/24/14."
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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$21.75	+0.50 2.36%	$21.85	$22.80	-4.59%	96,744 71.66%	135,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 3/24/2015 12:44:05 PM Consolidating following big volume-driven gains. The 3/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed great sales revenue and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KAI - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Kadant Inc	$51.16	+0.97 1.93%	$51.30	$51.60	-0.85%	31,895 70.88%	45,000
Most Recent Note for KAI - 3/24/2015 12:45:56 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of 5 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$3.86	-0.00 -0.03%	$3.86	$4.44	-13.09%	23,919 61.33%	39,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 3/24/2015 12:48:56 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 1/12/15 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history 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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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$69.33	+0.29 0.42%	$70.31	$71.82	-3.47%	173,285 70.73%	245,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 3/24/2015 12:54:52 PM A spurt of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains is helping it work through resistance due to overhead supply up to the $71 level. Reported earnings +37% on +92% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago quarters. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/11/14 and found support at its 200 DMA line during is consolidation since noted in the 12/03/14 mid-day report with caution.
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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$24.11	+0.05 0.21%	$24.22	$24.30	-0.78%	22,393 58.93%	38,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 3/24/2015 12:56:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported stronger earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '14 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$30.51	+0.09 0.30%	$30.63	$30.89	-1.23%	120,523 97.20%	124,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/24/2015 12:57:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly since breaking out on 3/12/15 with a big volume-driven gain. Concerns remain as repeatedly 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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NEWT - NASDAQ - Finance-Investment Mgmt Newtek Business Services	$19.12	+0.11 0.58%	$19.12	$19.24	-0.63%	84,136 115.25%	73,000
Most Recent Note for NEWT - 3/24/2015 12:58:26 PM Perched at its 52-week high today adding to an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory. 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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NICE - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Nice Ltd Adr	$59.17	-0.63 -1.05%	$60.00	$61.20	-3.32%	227,693 124.42%	183,000
Most Recent Note for NICE - 3/24/2015 12:59:22 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +36% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the C and A criteria."
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POOL - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Pool Corp	$69.60	-0.79 -1.12%	$70.99	$70.69	-1.54%	163,146 87.24%	187,000
Most Recent Note for POOL - 3/24/2015 1:01:39 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 6/19/13 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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SCAI - NASDAQ - Medical-Hospitals Surgical Care Affiliates	$35.50	+0.05 0.14%	$35.64	$35.87	-1.03%	61,399 62.65%	98,000
Most Recent Note for SCAI - 3/24/2015 1:03:30 PM Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/23/15 perched near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of 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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SONC - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Sonic Corp	$36.48	+0.83 2.33%	$36.55	$36.03	1.25%	960,339 115.84%	829,000
Most Recent Note for SONC - 3/24/2015 1:04:49 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Held its ground since gapping up on 1/07/15, technically breaking out from a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +38%* on +10% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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USNA - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products U S A N A Health Science	$112.44	-0.55 -0.49%	$113.49	$118.84	-5.39%	50,324 65.36%	77,000
Most Recent Note for USNA - 3/24/2015 1:10:10 PM Rallied within striking distance of its 52-week high with recent big gains. Reported earnings +17% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 226 in Jun '14 to 237 in Dec '14, a reassuring sign with respect to the I criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth rate has been improving since a downturn in FY '08.
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ZAGG - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Zagg Inc	$8.69	-0.73 -7.75%	$9.07	$9.87	-11.96%	481,654 131.60%	366,000
Most Recent Note for ZAGG - 3/24/2015 1:12:05 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with a big volume-driven loss. After an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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