Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 4/30/2014 11:55:35 AM Report Released : 4/30/2014 12:44:44 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 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
TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc	$75.57	+3.08 4.24%	$77.00	1,768,321 139.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,264,000	$75.95 -0.51%	4/30/2014	$75.57	PP = $76.05 MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2014 12:36:27 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/21/14 high plus 10 cents. Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. A strong close above the pivot point may clinch a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +213% on +57% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '08-10. Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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WLK - NYSE Westlake Chemical Corp	$71.43	+0.90 1.28%	$71.43	398,470 59.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 666,000	$73.38 -2.66%	4/29/2014	$72.79	PP = $69.31 MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2014 12:43:10 PM Y - Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/04/14 high in the 4/29/14 mid-day report (read here). The plastics maker separated its ethylene assets into a tax-advantaged partnership in which it plans to sell shares to the public. Holding its ground today, it gapped up and tallied a considerable gain with more than 4 times average volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session triggering a technical buy signal while rallying from a "double bottom" base. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in comparisons through Dec '13. Keep in mind that 3 out of 4 stocks tend to move in the same direction of the major averages (M criteria) and confirming gains from the major averages are still needed as reassurance the broader market is strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/29/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$21.89	-0.29 -1.31%	$22.21	$25.25	-13.31%	193,316 62.16%	311,000
Most Recent Note for ACET - 4/30/2014 11:57:43 AM This Chemicals - Specialty firm is -13.3% off its 52-week high. The 4/25/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +41%* on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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ACT - NASDAQ - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Enact Holdings Inc	$204.37	+6.56 3.32%	$205.39	$230.77	-11.44%	2,301,845 70.76%	3,253,000
Most Recent Note for ACT - 4/30/2014 11:59:56 AM Recently encountering resistance at its 50 DMA line while trying to rebound after enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +99% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and its strong record satisfies the C criteria. Rallied after news it will buy Forest Labs Inc (FRX) when noted in the 2/20/14 mid-day report with caution - "Very extended from any sound base. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Sales revenues and earnings increases showed encouraging acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 making it a better match with the fact based investment system's guidelines."
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ATMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A T M I Inc	$33.98	+0.00 0.00%	$34.00	$34.58	-1.74%	763,613 220.70%	346,000
Most Recent Note for ATMI - 4/30/2014 11:59:59 AM 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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BELFA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl A	$20.22	-1.33 -6.17%	$21.14	$22.00	-8.09%	2,972 297.20%	1,000
Most Recent Note for BELFA - 4/30/2014 12:01:09 PM Thinly traded Electronic - Parts firm is hovering near its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed strong earnings and sales revenues increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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BELFB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl B	$21.82	-0.22 -1.00%	$22.43	$24.00	-9.08%	30,713 66.77%	46,000
Most Recent Note for BELFB - 4/30/2014 12:02:09 PM Reported greatly improved earnings for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The Electronic - Parts firm found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 1/22/14 mid-day report - "Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable 10/30/13 gap up gain, and.prior mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons but 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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CBIN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Community Bank Shs Of In	$26.39	-2.22 -7.74%	$27.90	$28.72	-8.13%	5,414 270.70%	2,000
Most Recent Note for CBIN - 4/30/2014 12:03:37 PM Thinly traded Bank holding company is pulling back today from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Rallied after recently 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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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$18.27	-0.72 -3.79%	$18.95	$21.27	-14.10%	125,560 313.90%	40,000
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 4/30/2014 12:05:27 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line today with a volume-driven loss. Encountered stubborn resistance in the $19 area in recent months. Reported earnings +3% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases however sub par sales revenues increases reveal no great growth in demand for its products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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FPP - AMEX - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Fieldpoint Petroleum	$5.58	+0.01 0.16%	$5.59	$5.62	-0.73%	21,219 84.88%	25,000
Most Recent Note for FPP - 4/30/2014 12:06:22 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and 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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GMED - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Globus Medical Inc Cl A	$23.76	+1.01 4.44%	$25.22	$27.14	-12.45%	733,403 114.06%	643,000
Most Recent Note for GMED - 4/30/2014 12:08:45 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's gain, however that short-term average may act as resistance. Reported earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in the 5 latest comparisons showed growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Goodyear Tire & Rubber	$24.93	-0.18 -0.72%	$25.31	$28.48	-12.46%	2,674,717 61.71%	4,334,000
Most Recent Note for GT - 4/30/2014 12:09:49 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging gap down and volume-driven loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +33% on -8% sales for the Mar '14 quarter. Sales revenues have waned in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods, revealing no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services.
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JLL - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Jones Lang Lasalle Inc	$117.20	-1.77 -1.49%	$118.99	$125.29	-6.46%	326,007 109.40%	298,000
Most Recent Note for JLL - 4/30/2014 12:12:02 PM Reported earnings +8% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings per share increases should be above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Research shows that earnings growth is the single most important indicator of a stock's potential to make a big price move.
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$17.14	+0.09 0.53%	$17.70	$17.64	-2.83%	9,073 113.41%	8,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 4/30/2014 12:13:24 PM This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is still holding its ground stubbornly after rallying from a tight trading range toward prior highs with considerable volume-driven gains last week. Reported earnings +54% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$36.59	-0.54 -1.45%	$37.00	$39.80	-8.07%	256,646 78.73%	326,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 4/30/2014 12:15:45 PM Dipping below its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +129% on +17% for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison showing an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline. The three prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08.
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NTL - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Nortel Inversora Sa Adr	$20.74	+1.18 6.03%	$20.78	$23.78	-12.78%	3,679 91.98%	4,000
Most Recent Note for NTL - 4/30/2014 12:17:50 PM Thinly traded Argentinian Telecom Services firm is rebounding toward its 52-week high. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PAGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Plains GP Hldgs LP Cl A	$27.51	-0.04 -0.14%	$27.59	$29.22	-5.85%	834,584 131.02%	637,000
Most Recent Note for PAGP - 4/30/2014 12:18:39 PM The 4/17/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Sputtering below its 50 DMA line and it has not formed a sound base."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$171.87	+2.74 1.62%	$171.87	$174.19	-1.33%	484,569 71.68%	676,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 4/30/2014 12:19:59 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following considerable gains marked by volume. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of volume-driven gains last week, however, it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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SUSP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing Susser Petroleum Ptrn Lp	$41.63	-1.07 -2.51%	$42.70	$47.93	-13.15%	191,096 265.41%	72,000
Most Recent Note for SUSP - 4/30/2014 12:20:57 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with above average volume for a 2nd session following a considerable gap up gain on 4/28/14 news it will be bought by Energy Transfer Partners (ETP). Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted with caution in the 3/27/13 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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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$243.99	+0.91 0.37%	$245.20	$258.29	-5.54%	26,038 65.10%	40,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 4/30/2014 12:40:06 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $244 area and -4.4% off its 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +41% on +10% sales for the Dec '13 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have been in the +7-12% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09.
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VTNR - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Vertex Energy Inc	$8.18	-0.83 -9.21%	$9.19	$9.10	-10.11%	509,458 171.53%	297,000
Most Recent Note for VTNR - 4/30/2014 12:41:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high. 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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WSCI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics W S I Industries Inc	$7.00	+0.05 0.72%	$7.10	$8.15	-14.11%	6,428 71.42%	9,000
Most Recent Note for WSCI - 4/30/2014 12:44:31 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and -14.1% off its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Feb '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Noted with caution in the 11/01/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base pattern after recent gains with above average volume. It is not an institutional quality stock, so use caution. There are only 2.89 million shares outstanding. It has minuscule sales revenues and earnings, despite impressive percentage increases for the latest quarter ended August 31, 2010.'"
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