Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, April 30th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2015
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DOW 17942.81 -92.72 (-0.51%) | NASDAQ 4971.83 -51.81 (-1.03%) | S&P 500 2093.46 -13.39 (-0.64%)

Time of Screening : 4/30/2015 11:48:26 AM Report Released : 4/30/2015 1:06:54 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V	$98.10	+2.68 2.81%	$99.84	2,849,320 81.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,515,000	$108.50 -9.59%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60 MB = $114.03
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2015 12:43:59 PM G - Rebounding today, however its 50 DMA line ($98.30) may act as resistance. It also faces overhead supply up through the $108 level which may act as resistance. Recent lows near $93.50 and its $93.05 low on 3/26/15 define important chart support where more damaging losses may raise concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/16/2015. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$219.44	+5.38 2.51%	$227.76	2,596,840 80.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,216,000	$214.75 2.18%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90 MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2015 1:06:33 PM G - Tallying gains with above average volume for new all-time highs. Found prompt support its 50 DMA line recently but it did not form a sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/17/15. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, an improvement after Dec '14 earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/14/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$118.04	+5.60 4.98%	$120.68	$116.18	1.60%	2,130,145 120.48%	1,768,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 4/30/2015 12:04:02 PM Reported earnings +37% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing more than the +25% minimum (C criteria). Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then made steady progress since last noted in the 1/28/15 mid-day report. Has the look of a riskier "late stage" base, however it wedged higher and did not form a sound base pattern.
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ALLE - NYSE - Security/Sfty Allegion plc Adr	$61.72	+1.17 1.93%	$62.54	$62.16	-0.71%	649,593 104.77%	620,000
Most Recent Note for ALLE - 4/30/2015 12:07:21 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high after reporting Mar '15 earnings. The Sep and Dec '14 quarters showed improved earnings increases. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns.
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ASH - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Ashland Inc	$126.45	-0.62 -0.49%	$131.25	$130.66	-3.22%	515,046 92.97%	554,000
Most Recent Note for ASH - 4/30/2015 12:09:52 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high then abruptly erased the gain and undercut its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +33% on -13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$86.77	-6.32 -6.79%	$89.99	$95.56	-9.20%	261,491 100.19%	261,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 4/30/2015 12:12:16 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +25% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain. Perched at all-time highs following a streak of gains after testing support at its 50 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service CDK Global, Inc	$47.76	-0.63 -1.30%	$48.05	$49.80	-4.10%	873,734 96.97%	901,000
Most Recent Note for CDK - 4/30/2015 12:15:28 PM Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line then promptly rebounded. Reported earnings +13% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +37% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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CMPR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cimpress Nv	$85.94	-0.75 -0.87%	$90.60	$91.75	-6.33%	381,441 182.51%	209,000
Most Recent Note for CMPR - 4/30/2015 12:18:20 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks while testing support at its 50 DMA line. Showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '15. The annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady for this company that was previously known as Vistaprint (VPNT).
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$71.80	-2.85 -3.82%	$74.00	$78.46	-8.49%	9,611,509 204.20%	4,707,000
Most Recent Note for CRM - 4/30/2015 12:20:47 PM Powered to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 2/26/15 for new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +100% on +26% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '14 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. It survived but failed to impress since 10/06/10 when this Computer Software -Enterprise firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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EBSB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Meridian Interstate	$12.91	+0.06 0.47%	$12.93	$13.30	-2.93%	122,770 93.72%	131,000
Most Recent Note for EBSB - 4/30/2015 12:22:22 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line today. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$87.07	-0.68 -0.77%	$87.84	$92.62	-5.99%	122,258 77.87%	157,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 4/30/2015 12:23:58 PM Gapped up for a new 52-week high on the prior session after reporting earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter. That marked its 2nd strong quarterly earnings comparison, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in the 2/05/15 mid-day report with caution - "Showed a great earnings increase in the Nov '14 quarter, but prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady."
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HOT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel Starwood Hotels&Rsrts Ww	$86.33	-1.20 -1.37%	$87.75	$87.99	-1.89%	3,386,176 98.38%	3,442,000
Most Recent Note for HOT - 4/30/2015 12:25:32 PM Gapped up on the prior session and hit a new all-time high. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns.
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$51.14	-2.39 -4.46%	$53.63	$54.29	-5.80%	51,628 80.67%	64,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 4/30/2015 12:28:24 PM Pulling back today following big volume-driven gains for new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +76% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior earnings comparisons (C and A criteria) are below guidelines.
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MAR - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Marriott International	$80.62	-3.25 -3.88%	$82.71	$85.00	-5.15%	2,263,438 117.28%	1,930,000
Most Recent Note for MAR - 4/30/2015 12:31:47 PM Erasing the prior gain and slumping back below its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +28% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been at or above the +25% minimum (C criteria) however sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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MD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Mednax Inc	$70.41	-2.09 -2.88%	$71.32	$74.57	-5.58%	465,122 89.97%	517,000
Most Recent Note for MD - 4/30/2015 12:33:16 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down today. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports- "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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MMSI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Merit Medical Systems	$20.26	-0.13 -0.64%	$20.60	$21.59	-6.16%	258,720 90.78%	285,000
Most Recent Note for MMSI - 4/30/2015 12:35:32 PM Consolidating above prior highs after spiking to new 52-week highs with big volume-driven gains and breaking out from an orderly base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned repeatedly members - "Latest quarter ended March 31, 2015 showed +9%* sales revenues and a +50% earnings increase, but its prior history is not a good match for the investment system's winning models."*
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NORD - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education Nord Anglia Education, Inc	$25.90	+0.11 0.43%	$25.93	$26.29	-1.48%	94,999 105.55%	90,000
Most Recent Note for NORD - 4/30/2015 12:38:19 PM Rallying into new high territory after enduring some distributional pressure. Mid-day reports recently cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases in the Nov '14 and Feb '15 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$48.26	-0.34 -0.70%	$48.58	$48.75	-1.01%	143,682 107.23%	134,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 4/30/2015 12:45:00 PM Perched at its high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$65.54	-2.72 -3.98%	$67.50	$71.42	-8.23%	549,012 129.48%	424,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 4/30/2015 12:47:49 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +18% on +0% sales for the Mar '15 quarter. When challenging its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain, the 4/27/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +0% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Lack of sales revenues growth is cause for concern. Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria)."
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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$24.10	+0.65 2.77%	$24.79	$24.50	-1.63%	381,240 115.88%	329,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 4/30/2015 12:53:20 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after gapping up, but erased much of the early gain. Reported earnings +29% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Computer - Networking firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and sub par sales revenues growth rate leaves fundamental concerns.
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SC - NYSE - ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas Santander Cons USA Hldgs	$24.00	+0.05 0.21%	$24.01	$24.14	-0.58%	3,282,992 230.55%	1,424,000
Most Recent Note for SC - 4/30/2015 12:56:53 PM Hovering at its 52-week high after volume-driven gains, and it found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation, however it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $26 level. Reported +252% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). . Went through a deep consolidation since its $24 IPO on 1/23/14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern.
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$52.25	+1.92 3.81%	$52.27	$52.94	-1.30%	1,208,344 115.74%	1,044,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 4/30/2015 1:00:01 PM Promptly rebounding above its 50 DMA line and trading near its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +18% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 2/04/15 mid-day report with caution - "Completed Secondary Offerings on 3/04/14, 6/04/14 and 8/07/14. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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TILE - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc Interface Inc	$22.00	+2.04 10.20%	$22.73	$21.53	2.16%	1,225,386 213.85%	573,000
Most Recent Note for TILE - 4/30/2015 1:02:37 PM Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and multi-year highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +50% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria).
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$166.61	-3.21 -1.89%	$170.16	$183.25	-9.08%	182,252 81.73%	223,000
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 4/30/2015 1:04:38 PM Reported earnings +11% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Damaging losses on above average volume violated its 50 DMA line this week. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/21/14.
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