Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 13th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 4/13/2015 11:56:24 AM Report Released : 4/13/2015 12:53:58 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
APOG - NASDAQ Apogee Enterprises	$54.34	+2.03 3.88%	$54.83	233,300 126.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 185,000	$52.73 3.05%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13 MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 12:01:11 PM G - Hitting another new high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting very extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. Prior highs in the $48 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/9/2015. Click here.
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QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc	$52.00	-2.07 -3.83%	$53.70	270,873 61.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 442,000	$54.09 -3.86%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10 MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 12:37:46 PM Y - Pulling back from its 52-week high today, and its color code is changed to yellow after dipping below its "max buy" level". Prior highs near $50 define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/8/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$37.48	+1.32 3.65%	$37.48	$36.29	3.28%	73,583 86.57%	85,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 4/13/2015 11:57:56 AM Powering to another new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base and adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 6.17 million shares in the public float. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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). 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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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$32.32	+0.92 2.93%	$32.32	$32.40	-0.25%	44,772 73.40%	61,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 4/13/2015 12:02:59 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance today and perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base following more volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +75% on +23% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply. There was a Special Dividend 12/03/14. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Reported improved earnings increases in the May, Aug, and Nov '14 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$39.76	+0.87 2.22%	$39.95	$42.00	-5.35%	22,145 85.17%	26,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 4/13/2015 12:03:56 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '14.
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$101.34	+4.51 4.66%	$102.00	$97.50	3.94%	84,984 80.94%	105,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 4/13/2015 12:06:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, very extended from any sound base. Made steady progress after technically breaking out from a "late-stage" base on 2/17/15. Reported +60% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter and prior earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving.
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$18.85	+0.12 0.64%	$19.25	$19.40	-2.84%	38,631 167.96%	23,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 4/13/2015 12:07:39 PM Extended from any sound base following a big streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +55% on +18% sales for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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CUDA - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Security Barracuda Networks Inc	$44.11	-0.98 -2.16%	$45.81	$45.33	-2.70%	575,008 155.83%	369,000
Most Recent Note for CUDA - 4/13/2015 12:10:20 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high today following an impressive streak of gains marked by volume. Recently cleared an orderly base, however prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +500% on +19% sales for the Dec '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$20.25	-0.15 -0.74%	$20.94	$20.64	-1.89%	106,843 122.81%	87,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 4/13/2015 12:11:12 PM After noted in the 3/10/14 mid-day report with caution it went through a deep consolidation. Today marks its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance, and prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a new Public Offering on 3/12/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration in quarterly comparisons. Reported earnings +40% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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FDS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Factset Research Sys Inc	$158.99	+0.44 0.28%	$159.18	$161.90	-1.80%	203,649 59.20%	344,000
Most Recent Note for FDS - 4/13/2015 12:12:38 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported +25% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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HBIO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Harvard Bioscience Inc	$6.60	+0.01 0.15%	$6.73	$6.84	-3.51%	84,484 85.34%	99,000
Most Recent Note for HBIO - 4/13/2015 12:13:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of gains marked by volume. Technically, it broke out on 4/02/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth (C criteria) has not been strong and steady and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$22.50	+1.05 4.90%	$22.75	$22.00	2.27%	67,401 134.80%	50,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 4/13/2015 12:15:09 PM Gapped up today, rallying further into new 52-week high and multi-year high territory with considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +111% on +13% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HRTG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc	$21.91	+0.50 2.34%	$22.20	$22.80	-3.90%	161,910 95.80%	169,000
Most Recent Note for HRTG - 4/13/2015 12:16:25 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, forming an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$20.10	+1.05 5.51%	$20.25	$19.60	2.53%	5,083,153 68.98%	7,369,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 4/13/2015 12:18:46 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Named a new CEO on 2/16/15. Reported earnings +86% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line and made steady progress since noted in the 12/10/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +14%* on +6% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, sub par sales and earnings below +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."*
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$88.08	+0.01 0.01%	$88.71	$88.93	-0.96%	130,502 71.31%	183,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 4/13/2015 12:21:45 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs with no resistance remaining. Reported earnings +39% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
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MLR - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Miller Industries Inc	$24.11	-0.94 -3.75%	$25.20	$25.48	-5.38%	100,389 209.14%	48,000
Most Recent Note for MLR - 4/13/2015 12:24:21 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with recent volume-driven losses. 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	$31.41	+0.52 1.68%	$31.90	$32.24	-2.57%	201,714 123.00%	164,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 4/13/2015 12:25:32 PM Rallying near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Repeatedly noted concerns 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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NHTC - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Natural Health Trends Corp	$23.75	+1.58 7.13%	$24.30	$22.50	5.56%	456,306 396.79%	115,000
Most Recent Note for NHTC - 4/13/2015 12:26:34 PM Making its 6th consecutive mid-day report appearance and hitting new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. During a deep 7-month consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Only 2 top-rated funds reportedly owned an interest through Mar '15 and there are only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed strong sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$30.09	+0.59 2.01%	$30.62	$29.94	0.51%	506,341 94.82%	534,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 4/13/2015 12:28:17 PM Hit new all-time highs again today while on track for a 10th consecutive gain. Gains were marked by volume, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +4% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. There was a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then a rebound since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13."
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$16.39	+0.55 3.47%	$16.58	$17.31	-5.31%	25,846 86.15%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 4/13/2015 12:32:11 PM Challenging its 52-week high and poised for a best-ever close with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +92% on +70% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 2nd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings growth as sub par."
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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$28.48	-0.20 -0.70%	$29.00	$29.30	-2.80%	17,333 66.67%	26,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 4/13/2015 12:33:41 PM Holding its ground perched near its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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QADA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl A	$24.78	-1.09 -4.21%	$25.62	$25.97	-4.58%	53,907 57.96%	93,000
Most Recent Note for QADA - 4/13/2015 12:35:35 PM Pulling back from its 52-week and all-time highs with today's small gap down and loss on higher volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +56% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/15/15. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been sub par."
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SFS - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Smart & Final Stores, Inc	$19.13	+0.23 1.22%	$19.13	$19.35	-1.14%	136,302 67.14%	203,000
Most Recent Note for SFS - 4/13/2015 12:42:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating following recent volume-driven gains. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/30/15 after a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +33%* earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history and sub par fundamentals. Up from its $12 IPO on 9/24/14."*
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$32.10	+0.14 0.44%	$32.43	$32.50	-1.23%	522,414 82.27%	635,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 4/13/2015 12:45:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high after technically breaking out with big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +60% on +53% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Downturn in FY '13 earnings (A criteria)is a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07."
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SRDX - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Surmodics Inc	$26.64	+0.69 2.66%	$26.64	$26.99	-1.30%	62,914 106.63%	59,000
Most Recent Note for SRDX - 4/13/2015 12:47:11 PM Rallying today near its 52-week and multi-year highs. Held its ground after last noted with caution in the 3/27/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases through Dec '14 have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth."*
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$8.12	-0.10 -1.22%	$8.24	$8.89	-8.66%	40,545 82.74%	49,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 4/13/2015 12:49:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Perched near multi-year highs, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."'
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$84.43	+0.68 0.81%	$85.94	$84.49	-0.07%	1,492,752 69.89%	2,136,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 4/13/2015 12:50:19 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week and all-time high today. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 2/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +33% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, an improvement after the 2 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/14 based on fundamental and technical weakness."
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$29.73	+0.43 1.47%	$29.74	$30.41	-2.24%	288,915 62.81%	460,000
Most Recent Note for WAL - 4/13/2015 12:53:32 PM Consolidating since 3/10/15 news it plans to merge with Bridge Capital Holdings (BBNK). Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +24% on +20% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the datagraphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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