Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, May 12th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 2014
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DOW 16683.74 100.4 (0.61%) | NASDAQ 4131.52 59.65 (1.46%) | S&P 500 1893.38 14.9 (0.79%)

Time of Screening : 5/12/2014 12:02:55 PM Report Released : 5/12/2014 12:32:28 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFSI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amtrust Financial Svcs	$44.09	+0.88 2.04%	$44.54	$44.68	-1.32%	410,741 75.23%	546,000
Most Recent Note for AFSI - 5/12/2014 12:05:50 PM Stubbornly holding its ground and rising following a technical breakout on 5/01/14 from a 5-week flat base then a gap up and new 52-week high, quickly getting extended. The 5/02/14 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +68% on +89% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar '14 quarter versus the year ago period, its 7th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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BGCP - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa B G C Partners Inc Cl A	$7.33	+0.02 0.27%	$7.38	$7.34	-0.14%	855,035 81.90%	1,044,000
Most Recent Note for BGCP - 5/12/2014 12:08:17 PM Perched at its 52-week high. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 show earnings increases at or above the +25% guideline, but with waning sales revenues. This Finance - Investment Bankers/Brokers firm's prior quarterly and annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the investment system guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$38.80	+0.68 1.78%	$38.87	$40.96	-5.27%	15,771 87.62%	18,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 5/12/2014 12:08:53 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. 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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CNQ - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Canadian Natural Res Ltd	$39.91	+0.56 1.42%	$40.16	$41.60	-4.06%	2,892,822 125.99%	2,296,000
Most Recent Note for CNQ - 5/12/2014 12:09:50 PM This Canadian Oil and Gas Explorer/Producer is consolidating above its 50 DMA line. The 5/09/14 mid-day report noted - "Reported +130% earnings on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CXDC - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp China X D Plastics Co	$7.88	+0.40 5.38%	$7.89	$7.90	-0.22%	225,514 100.23%	225,000
Most Recent Note for CXDC - 5/12/2014 12:10:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. 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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DRII - NYSE - Leisure-Lodging Diamond Resorts Intl Inc	$19.94	+0.74 3.85%	$20.10	$20.98	-4.96%	427,532 94.59%	452,000
Most Recent Note for DRII - 5/12/2014 12:12:51 PM Consolidating after a spurt of volume-driven gains to new high territory. The 5/08/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$88.70	+2.29 2.65%	$90.26	$87.13	1.80%	213,994 92.24%	232,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 5/12/2014 12:13:40 PM Small gap up today hitting yet another new 52-week high. Reported earnings +79% on +80% sales revenues of the Mar '14 quarter. Extended from any sound base and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Has the look of a 'climax run' while powering into new high territory with volume-driven gains after tallying considerable gains in the prior rally. Technically, it broke out on 3/11/14. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep and Dec '13 quarters but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ISBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Investor Bancorp Inc	$10.57	+0.11 1.00%	$10.57	$11.26	-6.17%	11,770,649 1,484.32%	793,000
Most Recent Note for ISBC - 5/12/2014 12:14:37 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -4% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "It has shown sub par quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) with lackluster sales revenues growth in recent comparisons versus the year ago quarters. It has a good annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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LDL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Lydall Inc	$27.95	+0.63 2.30%	$28.13	$27.36	2.15%	68,017 81.95%	83,000
Most Recent Note for LDL - 5/12/2014 12:15:36 PM Small gap up today hitting another new 52-week high. The 5/05/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +74% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior comparisons did not show strong sales revenues indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service that is in demand."
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MHH - AMEX - Comml Svcs-Staffing Mastech Holdings Inc	$16.93	+0.04 0.24%	$17.00	$17.78	-4.78%	8,756 109.45%	8,000
Most Recent Note for MHH - 5/12/2014 12:16:28 PM This thinly traded Commercial Services - Staffing firm is still holding its ground stubbornly after recently rallying from a tight trading range toward prior highs with considerable volume-driven gains. 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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NNBR - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories N N Inc	$24.27	+1.20 5.20%	$24.63	$23.18	4.70%	106,123 109.41%	97,000
Most Recent Note for NNBR - 5/12/2014 12:17:44 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain. The 5/09/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Considerable volume-driven gains this week helped it rally from support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +48% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings were up and down since noted with caution in the 3/31/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings after big losses in FY '09.'"
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OME - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Omega Protein Corp	$14.26	+0.75 5.55%	$14.36	$15.27	-6.61%	181,653 146.49%	124,000
Most Recent Note for OME - 5/12/2014 12:20:25 PM Challenging its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed impressive earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$47.41	+1.02 2.20%	$47.94	$48.20	-1.64%	27,770 111.08%	25,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 5/12/2014 12:22:52 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Mar '14 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since a "negative reversal" on 3/14/14 at its prior high. The 3/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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SGC - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Superior Group of Companies	$16.07	+0.01 0.03%	$16.32	$16.97	-5.30%	5,805 82.93%	7,000
Most Recent Note for SGC - 5/12/2014 12:23:31 PM The 5/09/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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SNAK - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Inventure Foods Inc	$13.13	+0.71 5.72%	$13.21	$14.50	-9.45%	123,992 169.85%	73,000
Most Recent Note for SNAK - 5/12/2014 12:27:47 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and it is challenging its 50 DMA line after gapping up today. Reported earnings +60% on +39% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration in sales revenues increases, however fundamental concerns remain. 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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TLF - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Tandy Leather Factory	$9.17	-0.23 -2.45%	$9.40	$10.00	-8.30%	14,144 94.29%	15,000
Most Recent Note for TLF - 5/12/2014 12:28:47 PM Consolidating above support at its 200 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 4/11/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly earnings (C 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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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$11.32	+0.47 4.33%	$11.65	$12.33	-8.19%	234,644 107.63%	218,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 5/12/2014 12:30:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high with today's gain after 4 consecutive losses. Technically, it broke out from a sound base on 4/24/14, however the 4/25/14 and additional mid-day reports recently cautioned members - "Showed strong earnings increases in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarters but its prior 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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VTNR - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Vertex Energy Inc	$8.43	-0.50 -5.61%	$9.01	$9.19	-8.28%	380,231 111.18%	342,000
Most Recent Note for VTNR - 5/12/2014 12:30:45 PM Still perched near 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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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$24.34	+1.19 5.14%	$24.47	$26.58	-8.42%	290,076 80.80%	359,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 5/12/2014 12:32:07 PM This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group has rebounded above its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 4/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in Aug, Nov '13, and Feb '14 quarterly comparisons and sequential quarters showed encouraging acceleration in sales revenues increases. Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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