Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, May 8th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 8TH, 2014
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DOW 16611.47 92.93 (0.56%) | NASDAQ 4104.2 36.53 (0.90%) | S&P 500 1887.8 9.59 (0.51%)

Time of Screening : 5/8/2014 11:49:02 AM Report Released : 5/8/2014 12:43:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$37.27	+0.64 1.75%	$38.40	$40.96	-9.01%	11,301 62.78%	18,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 5/8/2014 11:52:48 AM Undercut its 50 DMA line today then rebounded from early lows back into positive ground. Reported earnings +24% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior reports cautioned members - "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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CLCT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Collectors Universe Inc	$22.31	-0.77 -3.34%	$23.00	$23.75	-6.06%	28,041 73.79%	38,000
Most Recent Note for CLCT - 5/8/2014 11:54:11 AM Finding support near prior highs in the $22 area, consolidating -6.1% off its 52-week high. The 5/05/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarters through Dec '13 showed great earnings increases, but its prior sales and earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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CLR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Drilling &; Explorati Continental Res Inc	$131.43	-5.47 -4.00%	$138.00	$138.78	-5.30%	1,144,787 101.13%	1,132,000
Most Recent Note for CLR - 5/8/2014 11:57:07 AM Reported earnings +26% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, an improvement after the Dec '13 period came in below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's loss. Made gradual progress after last noted with caution in the 2/27/14 mid-day report - "Prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$55.05	+2.11 3.99%	$55.84	$61.91	-11.08%	200,612 81.88%	245,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 5/8/2014 11:58:48 AM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line which has recently acted as a resistance level when trying to rebound following damaging volume-driven losses. Reported +53% earnings on +27% sales for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/11/13. Fundamental concerns were previously noted as its earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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DOW - NYSE - Chemicals-Plastics Dow Inc	$49.82	+0.30 0.61%	$50.14	$50.96	-2.24%	4,745,446 60.63%	7,827,000
Most Recent Note for DOW - 5/8/2014 12:00:42 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +14% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 4/23/14 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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DRII - NYSE - Leisure-Lodging Diamond Resorts Intl Inc	$19.65	-0.03 -0.15%	$19.73	$20.98	-6.34%	294,869 65.24%	452,000
Most Recent Note for DRII - 5/8/2014 12:04:35 PM Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive session, retreating from its 52-week high hit on 5/05/14. Reported strong earnings increase in the Mar '14 quarter, but its limited history is a concern while trading up from its $14 IPO on 7/19/13.
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DTV - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Directv	$85.15	-3.10 -3.51%	$87.50	$88.55	-3.84%	2,824,279 67.29%	4,197,000
Most Recent Note for DTV - 5/8/2014 12:08:26 PM Pulling back today following a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Recently rallied on news of a possible merger/acquisition deal with AT&T Inc (T). Reported earnings +14% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported -1%* earnings on +7% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady."*
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DVN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Devon Energy Corp	$71.29	-1.78 -2.43%	$73.22	$73.79	-3.39%	2,397,231 70.49%	3,401,000
Most Recent Note for DVN - 5/8/2014 12:12:41 PM Reversing much of the prior session's gain today after hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported +103% earnings on +89% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Recent quarters showed strong earnings increases (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw making it not a desirable buy candidate under the fact-based guidelines.
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$34.81	+0.86 2.53%	$34.82	$34.03	2.29%	3,856,068 86.67%	4,449,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 5/8/2014 12:14:17 PM Up again today following a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session hitting new 52-week highs. The 5/07/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings through Mar '14 and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$9.69	+0.26 2.76%	$9.71	$9.71	-0.21%	4,056,308 70.20%	5,778,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 5/8/2014 12:16:07 PM Matching its 52-week high with today's gain after a small gap up. The 5/02/14 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +85% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched near its 52-week high. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GMT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services G A T X Corp	$64.44	+0.42 0.66%	$64.68	$69.87	-7.77%	225,609 79.16%	285,000
Most Recent Note for GMT - 5/8/2014 12:19:45 PM Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +37% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Sub par sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons is a hint that the company does not have a hot new (N criteria) product or service that is in great demand. It has earned high ranks and has a decent earnings history, but unimpressive sales revenues growth is a concern.
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$98.60	+0.04 0.04%	$99.53	$101.65	-3.00%	557,764 84.51%	660,000
Most Recent Note for MGA - 5/8/2014 12:24:56 PM Following Mar '14 earnings news it undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded from today's early lows. Recently hovering near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +40% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and sequential quarterly comparisons showed encouraging earnings acceleration. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Shares split 2:1 on 11/26/10.
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MPB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Mid Penn Bancorp Inc	$15.40	+0.31 2.05%	$15.40	$16.00	-3.75%	1,877 187.70%	1,000
Most Recent Note for MPB - 5/8/2014 12:25:29 PM Consolidating -3.8 off its 52-week high near prior highs in the $15 area defining near-term support. The 2/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members concerning this thinly traded stock - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamentals of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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NSIT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises Inc	$27.49	+0.00 0.00%	$27.60	$29.14	-5.66%	160,328 72.22%	222,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 5/8/2014 12:27:13 PM Pulling back -5.6% off its 52-week high today following recent volume-driven gains. The 5/05/14 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines."
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NTL - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Nortel Inversora Sa Adr	$21.84	+0.28 1.30%	$21.86	$23.78	-8.16%	4,800 120.00%	4,000
Most Recent Note for NTL - 5/8/2014 12:28:08 PM Last noted with caution in the 4/30/14 mid-day report - "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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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$47.53	+1.90 4.16%	$47.64	$47.92	-0.81%	170,292 63.31%	269,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 5/8/2014 12:29:26 PM Rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line and noted in the 4/29/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline. Fundamental concerns remain."
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PAGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Plains GP Hldgs LP Cl A	$28.04	-0.94 -3.24%	$29.15	$29.88	-6.16%	483,318 78.59%	615,000
Most Recent Note for PAGP - 5/8/2014 12:30:39 PM Pulling back today from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session with a volume-driven gain. 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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PNM - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power P N M Resources Inc	$29.00	+0.49 1.73%	$29.22	$28.62	1.34%	294,605 59.88%	492,000
Most Recent Note for PNM - 5/8/2014 12:33:00 PM Pulling back today after rallying for new 52-week highs with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/16/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic for this Utility - Diversified holding firm in the electricity and natural gas distribution business."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$16.35	+0.12 0.74%	$16.38	$16.97	-3.66%	4,120 58.86%	7,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 5/8/2014 12:33:41 PM This thinly-traded stock still remains perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings -10% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$113.86	-1.79 -1.55%	$116.70	$122.51	-7.06%	34,720 91.37%	38,000
Most Recent Note for TARO - 5/8/2014 12:36:49 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -7.2% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faces no resistance due to overhead supply. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 2 in Mar '12 to 44 as of Mar '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$70.07	-0.51 -0.72%	$70.83	$71.07	-1.41%	165,880 94.79%	175,000
Most Recent Note for WES - 5/8/2014 12:41:31 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session. Stayed above its 50 DMA line while gradually advancing in recent months. Completed new Public Offerings on 12/03/13 and 5/14/13. Reported earnings +74% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 2/16/12 mid-day report - "This Master Limited Partnership's quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$29.56	+2.95 11.09%	$29.87	$30.46	-2.95%	1,675,710 117.76%	1,423,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 5/8/2014 12:43:07 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line and rallying toward is 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 2/13/14 mid-day report - "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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