Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Thursday, September 5, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2015
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 18110.5 72.53 (0.40%) | NASDAQ 5073.25 13 (0.26%) | S&P 500 2114.71 5.79 (0.27%)

Time of Screening : 4/28/2015 12:08:19 PM Report Released : 4/28/2015 1:34:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
More details about this report...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc	$171.03	+4.98 3.00%	$174.83	242,860 94.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 257,000	$172.09 -0.62%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66 MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2015 1:05:36 PM G - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high following news earnings rose +147% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/24/2015. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$131.95	-0.70 -0.53%	$134.54	$133.60	-1.24%	71,381,674 143.56%	49,722,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 4/28/2015 12:17:51 PM Reversed into the red after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today, a sign it has encountered some distributional pressure. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +40% on +27% sales for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$50.59	-2.70 -5.07%	$54.29	$57.93	-12.67%	920,435 88.33%	1,042,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 4/28/2015 12:22:46 PM Pulling back after challenging its 52-week high with a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +81% on +87% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time highs with a streak of considerable gains on above average volume. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/20/14 and went through a deep consolidation. Completed its $17 IPO on 12/11/13."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$36.25	-1.42 -3.77%	$37.89	$42.00	-13.69%	45,266 167.65%	27,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 4/28/2015 12:25:32 PM Testing its 200 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '14."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$20.74	+0.82 4.09%	$20.75	$20.52	1.05%	54,873 171.48%	32,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 4/28/2015 12:26:18 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$68.44	-2.35 -3.32%	$72.85	$74.26	-7.84%	1,039,827 94.79%	1,097,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 4/28/2015 12:33:23 PM Churning above average volume at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +30% on +48% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2-1 effective 2/20/15. Annual earnings history (A criteria) improved following a downturn for FY '09 and '10. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead, or look for other strong buy candidates. See the Featured Stocks page for the most noteworthy and actionable stocks.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
COR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Coresite Realty Corp	$48.37	-1.69 -3.38%	$48.69	$51.32	-5.75%	770,834 464.36%	166,000
Most Recent Note for COR - 4/28/2015 12:37:01 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after proposing a Secondary Offering. Reported earnings +25% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$52.67	-0.83 -1.55%	$53.61	$54.60	-3.53%	1,896,769 96.82%	1,959,000
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 4/28/2015 12:39:44 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following 2 consecutive gap up gains backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$130.58	-0.39 -0.30%	$131.46	$150.41	-13.18%	898,513 91.87%	978,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 4/28/2015 12:41:14 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +47% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution near its 52-week high in the 3/16/15 mid-day report following a big volume-driven gain - "Prior comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived after a deep correction below its 200 DMA line, but it failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/22/11."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$12.04	+1.20 11.07%	$13.19	$13.46	-10.55%	1,318,405 212.30%	621,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 4/28/2015 12:44:25 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +207% on +101% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales growth and erratic earnings. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$67.00	-3.21 -4.57%	$71.19	$72.40	-7.46%	1,168,999 292.98%	399,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 4/28/2015 12:52:05 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported +51% earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings comparisons satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after downturn in FY '10 and '11. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
IGTE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Igate Corp	$47.39	+0.03 0.05%	$47.41	$47.50	-0.24%	2,378,358 339.77%	700,000
Most Recent Note for IGTE - 4/28/2015 12:53:16 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a new 52-week high on M&A news. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 3/11/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6% on +11% sales revenues for Dec '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth in the +1-6% range, not indicative of great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service. It survived but failed to impress since 12/01/10 when technical damage prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
INCR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc INC Research Holdings, Inc	$36.35	+1.04 2.95%	$36.81	$38.76	-6.22%	109,015 90.85%	120,000
Most Recent Note for INCR - 4/28/2015 12:55:11 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain following strong Mar '15 earnings and news of a Secondary Offering. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - Found support near its 50 DMA line recently but did not form a sound base of sufficient length. Reported strong earnings in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14. Limited history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $19 IPO on 11/07/14."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$20.60	+0.89 4.52%	$21.05	$20.25	1.73%	13,034,423 180.53%	7,220,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 4/28/2015 12:58:06 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Named a new CEO on 2/16/15. Reported strong earnings for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth and earnings below the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based system.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
LXFT - NYSE - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A	$52.95	-0.06 -0.11%	$53.46	$57.30	-7.59%	267,612 129.28%	207,000
Most Recent Note for LXFT - 4/28/2015 1:07:00 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line today. Made gradual progress following a considerable "breakaway gap" and volume-driven gain on 2/12/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +50% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MAS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Masco Corp	$26.99	+0.70 2.66%	$27.21	$27.40	-1.50%	4,720,677 146.06%	3,232,000
Most Recent Note for MAS - 4/28/2015 1:08:52 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven gains nearly challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground in a tight trading range since noted in the 2/09/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MNK - NYSE - Medical-Generic Drugs Mallinckrodt Plc	$115.41	+0.06 0.05%	$116.47	$134.26	-14.04%	1,119,789 87.28%	1,283,000
Most Recent Note for MNK - 4/28/2015 1:10:46 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 4/09/15 mid-day report - "Gapped up on 3/05/15 on M&A news. Reported earnings +109% on +60% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain. Its annual (A criteria) earnings history has not been strong and steady."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
NHTC - NASDAQ - Cosmetics/Personal Care Natural Health Trends Corp	$22.71	-0.66 -2.84%	$23.80	$25.17	-9.79%	341,331 170.67%	200,000
Most Recent Note for NHTC - 4/28/2015 1:15:15 PM Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. During a deep 7-month consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Only 3 top-rated funds reportedly own an interest through Mar '15 and there are only 7.74 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. Due to report earnings on May 5th. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed strong sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$46.70	+0.08 0.17%	$46.89	$48.09	-2.89%	139,749 111.80%	125,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 4/28/2015 1:18:04 PM Reported earnings +32% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is a concern and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$23.89	+0.88 3.82%	$24.02	$23.62	1.14%	2,767,480 224.63%	1,232,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 4/28/2015 1:19:22 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 3/12/15 mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$3.90	-0.05 -1.27%	$3.91	$4.04	-3.47%	36,000,359 142.19%	25,318,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 4/28/2015 1:22:53 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line today, rebounding from early lows. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its earnings history (C and A criteria) through the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues increases have been in the +9-11% range and gradually decelerating. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. It has a large supply of 5.49 billion shares outstanding. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$59.04	-3.32 -5.32%	$59.74	$65.19	-9.43%	577,279 193.07%	299,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 4/28/2015 1:24:48 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings increases showed deceleration and sales revenues growth has been sub par.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
USPH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services U S Physical Therapy	$48.25	+0.53 1.11%	$48.36	$50.79	-5.00%	83,173 129.96%	64,000
Most Recent Note for USPH - 4/28/2015 1:27:07 PM Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high, consolidating in an orderly fashion and building a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported Dec '14 quarterly earnings +28% on +16% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamentals remain a concern. Sales and earnings growth history is not a good match for the fact-based investment system's winning models."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
UTHR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other United Therapeutics Corp	$166.45	-5.77 -3.35%	$174.75	$190.29	-12.53%	1,434,799 210.07%	683,000
Most Recent Note for UTHR - 4/28/2015 1:29:03 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +58% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
WWW - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Wolverine World Wide Inc	$31.74	-2.21 -6.51%	$32.93	$35.20	-9.83%	1,061,018 146.75%	723,000
Most Recent Note for WWW - 4/28/2015 1:31:29 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings -3% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter versus the year ago period, and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 1/14/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$36.83	+0.82 2.28%	$38.05	$37.31	-1.29%	479,529 136.23%	352,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 4/28/2015 1:34:22 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain. This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 10/20/14 mid-day report. Reported -4% earnings on +42% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.