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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2014
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DOW 16510.24 -4.13 (-0.03%) | NASDAQ 4139.55 -21.91 (-0.53%) | S&P 500 1878.2 -1.35 (-0.07%)
Time of Screening : 4/23/2014 12:14:43 PM         Report Released : 4/23/2014 1:17:31 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Asbury Automotive Group
$57.54 +2.61
4.75%
$59.40 $58.83 -2.19% 388,472
133.96%
290,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 4/23/2014 12:24:35 PM
Reported earnings +34% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line recently acted as support. Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons are encouraging, but decelerating sales revenues growth is a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
Allergan Inc
$164.10 +0.45
0.27%
$165.01 $165.45 -0.82% 5,159,312
136.24%
3,787,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 4/23/2014 12:26:46 PM
Holding its ground today after a considerable gap up gain on the prior session following an unsolicited bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). Perched at its 52-week high after 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. While rebounding from below its 50 DMA line prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly reports through Dec '13 showed sub par earnings increases. Its annual earnings growth has been steady. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25% guideline."
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AL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services
Air Lease Corp Cl A
$36.80 +0.14
0.38%
$37.01 $38.15 -3.54% 593,880
77.83%
763,000
Most Recent Note for AL - 4/23/2014 12:28:48 PM
Finding support above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/21/14 and an earlier Secondary Offering on 5/31/13. Reported earnings +36% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, an improvement after sub par earnings in the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list.and noted with caution on 6/21/13 it found support near its 200 DMA line then rallied to new highs.
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines
Alaska Air Group Inc
$96.54 +2.75
2.93%
$96.77 $95.98 0.58% 585,729
76.27%
768,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 4/23/2014 12:30:33 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high today after finding support at its 50 DMA line. The 4/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +57% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, an improvement after 2 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/12/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"

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ALSN - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp
Allison Transmission Hld
$30.39 +0.39
1.30%
$30.57 $31.42 -3.28% 1,251,625
93.20%
1,343,000
Most Recent Note for ALSN - 4/23/2014 12:31:26 PM
Gapped down on the prior session, retreating from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ATMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
A T M I Inc
$33.97 -0.01
-0.03%
$33.99 $34.58 -1.76% 550,699
138.37%
398,000
Most Recent Note for ATMI - 4/23/2014 12:32:05 PM
Still hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 7/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BABY - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment
Natus Medical Inc
$25.76 +1.37
5.62%
$26.24 $27.71 -7.04% 322,554
95.71%
337,000
Most Recent Note for BABY - 4/23/2014 12:36:05 PM
Rebounding back above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. Reported earnings +73% on +0% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +23% on 0% sales revenues for Sep '13, and the lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "The 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/07/08."
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BBNK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks
Bridge Capital Holdings
$23.34 -0.42
-1.77%
$23.75 $24.57 -5.01% 30,019
120.08%
25,000
Most Recent Note for BBNK - 4/23/2014 12:38:49 PM
Recovered quickly from the session's deep early lows after violating its 50 DMA line and also undercutting prior lows in the $22 area. Reported +4% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Previously noted with caution in the 8/24/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show improved earnings and sales growth but its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CBIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans
Community Bank Shs Of In
$25.72 +0.72
2.88%
$26.00 $26.28 -2.13% 3,280
164.00%
2,000
Most Recent Note for CBIN - 4/23/2014 12:39:36 PM
Thinly traded Bank holding company gapped up on the prior session and hit a new 52-week high after announcing plans to acquire First Financial Service Corporation. The 50 DMA line acted as support during its consolidation since the 2/19/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
China Biologic Products
$39.51 +0.99
2.57%
$40.96 $39.00 1.31% 36,305
181.53%
20,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 4/23/2014 12:44:23 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain, rallying from an orderly base. Found support above prior highs and near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +30% on +25% sale revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales for the Sep 13 quarter, and earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 were noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."

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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum
Cognex Corp
$36.77 +2.72
7.99%
$37.37 $40.14 -8.40% 615,659
118.62%
519,000
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 4/23/2014 12:46:31 PM
Rebounding toward its 52-week high today after gapping up and rallying above its 50 DMA line. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 2/18/14 mid-day report - "Its quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have improved recently. Poor annual earnings history (A criteria) including a loss in FY '09 were previously noted as fundamental concerns."
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CXDC - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp
China X D Plastics Co
$7.55 +0.55
7.86%
$7.78 $7.32 3.14% 304,650
184.64%
165,000
Most Recent Note for CXDC - 4/23/2014 12:47:27 PM
Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's considerable gain. During a spurt of volume-driven gains prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '13 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals
Cytec Industries Inc
$96.20 -2.12
-2.16%
$99.25 $99.58 -3.39% 293,021
111.41%
263,000
Most Recent Note for CYT - 4/23/2014 12:51:02 PM
Pulling back today with higher volume after perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. It found support in recent weeks while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparison through Mar '14 for this Chemicals - Specialty firm, however sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines
Delta Air Lines Inc
$36.62 +1.67
4.78%
$37.41 $36.52 0.27% 12,312,042
104.53%
11,778,000
Most Recent Note for DAL - 4/23/2014 12:52:47 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of consecutive gains since last noted with caution in the 4/15/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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DOW - NYSE - Chemicals-Plastics
Dow Inc
$49.51 +0.57
1.16%
$50.64 $50.96 -2.85% 6,536,552
82.78%
7,896,000
Most Recent Note for DOW - 4/23/2014 12:55:43 PM
Challenging its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 3/27/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/03/11 mid-day report - 'Technically broke out with a solid gain on heavy volume on 4/21/11 rising from an orderly base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria.'"

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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Brinker International
$49.75 -1.92
-3.72%
$50.39 $55.45 -10.28% 1,428,026
151.92%
940,000
Most Recent Note for EAT - 4/23/2014 1:00:43 PM
Gapped down today slumping further below its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance. Reported earnings +17% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Last noted with caution on 3/07/14 following news its CFO resigned, pulling back with heavy volume - "Reported earnings +18% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since noted in the 10/12/12 mid-day report with caution - 'Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating impressively.'"
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HAL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Halliburton Company
$64.76 +1.38
2.17%
$64.99 $63.88 1.37% 6,466,783
78.45%
8,243,000
Most Recent Note for HAL - 4/23/2014 1:01:58 PM
Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again today while on track for its 7th consecutive gain. The 4/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +48% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but prior quarters showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) also is a concern, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HOG - NYSE - Leisure-Products
Harley Davidson Inc
$72.05 +0.18
0.25%
$72.23 $73.50 -1.97% 1,010,600
78.22%
1,292,000
Most Recent Note for HOG - 4/23/2014 1:04:07 PM
Reported earnings +22% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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HTLD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking
Heartland Express Inc
$22.72 -0.45
-1.94%
$23.26 $23.53 -3.44% 637,313
119.35%
534,000
Most Recent Note for HTLD - 4/23/2014 1:07:44 PM
Reported earnings -30% on +67% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rallied to a new 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 4/08/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing
Mastech Holdings Inc
$17.21 +0.65
3.93%
$17.43 $16.75 2.75% 13,971
199.59%
7,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 4/23/2014 1:08:48 PM
Rallied from a tight trading range toward prior highs with considerable volume-driven gains. The 4/22/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."

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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt
Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A
$11.69 -0.71
-5.73%
$12.45 $12.73 -8.17% 59,173
77.86%
76,000
Most Recent Note for PZN - 4/23/2014 1:11:10 PM
Pulling back today after challenging its 52-week high on the prior session with above average volume behind its 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +38% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with an increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 1/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and 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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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs
Shire Plc Ads
$161.30 +1.39
0.87%
$161.50 $172.27 -6.37% 577,210
99.35%
581,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 4/23/2014 1:12:22 PM
Gapped up on the prior session, rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in the 3/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +36% on +12% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in several February mid-day reports - '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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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir
Skyworks Solutions Inc
$40.90 +2.94
7.74%
$41.97 $39.34 3.97% 6,538,871
193.51%
3,379,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 4/23/2014 1:16:00 PM
Gapped up today for a considerable gain, its 7th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Hitting another new 52-week high after earnings for the latest quarter topped expectations. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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VTNR - NASDAQ - Pollution Control
Vertex Energy Inc
$7.65 -0.10
-1.29%
$7.85 $8.22 -6.93% 239,685
97.83%
245,000
Most Recent Note for VTNR - 4/23/2014 1:17:19 PM
Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain. Held its ground after blasting higher with recent volume-driven gains while prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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