Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2014
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DOW 16716.17 20.7 (0.12%) | NASDAQ 4132.9 -10.96 (-0.26%) | S&P 500 1897.82 1.17 (0.06%)

Time of Screening : 5/13/2014 12:21:30 PM Report Released : 5/13/2014 1:05:32 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$161.70	+1.98 1.24%	$162.64	$170.05	-4.91%	3,735,160 86.12%	4,337,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 5/13/2014 12:24:34 PM Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Consolidating in a tight range near its high since a gap up gain on 4/22/14 following an unsolicited bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). While rebounding from below its 50 DMA line prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly reports through Dec '13 showed sub par earnings increases. Its annual earnings growth has been steady. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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BMA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Macro Sa Ads	$30.72	-0.17 -0.53%	$31.34	$32.85	-6.50%	147,075 106.58%	138,000
Most Recent Note for BMA - 5/13/2014 12:28:15 PM Reported earnings +65% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Argentina-based bank has recently been consolidating near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history, but quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration through Jun '13. It went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 9/24/10 mid-day report with caution."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$40.04	-0.39 -0.96%	$40.60	$40.96	-2.25%	21,303 112.12%	19,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 5/13/2014 12:29:01 PM Perched near its 52-week high, it 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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CBT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Corp	$59.70	-0.22 -0.37%	$61.46	$60.15	-0.75%	268,880 107.12%	251,000
Most Recent Note for CBT - 5/13/2014 12:32:18 PM Hit a new 52-week high with its early gain today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth history has been below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
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DTV - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Directv	$87.04	-0.12 -0.14%	$89.46	$88.94	-2.14%	9,580,200 222.18%	4,312,000
Most Recent Note for DTV - 5/13/2014 12:34:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high. 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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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$91.17	+2.55 2.88%	$93.69	$90.26	1.01%	273,861 114.59%	239,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 5/13/2014 12:35:34 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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FBIZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest First Business Finl Svcs	$43.50	-0.83 -1.87%	$44.79	$49.13	-11.46%	13,381 95.58%	14,000
Most Recent Note for FBIZ - 5/13/2014 12:38:09 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 4/04/14 mid-day report -"Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FSS - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles Federal Signal Corp	$14.62	+0.33 2.31%	$14.75	$16.05	-8.91%	580,904 108.58%	535,000
Most Recent Note for FSS - 5/13/2014 12:39:56 PM Consolidating above its 200 DMA line and -8.8% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +50% on 0% sales revenues growth for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Showed stronger earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Dec '13, but sales revenues growth has been sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 12/06/13 mid-day report."
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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$11.77	+0.03 0.26%	$11.80	$11.79	-0.17%	3,284,537 275.09%	1,194,000
Most Recent Note for GA - 5/13/2014 12:41:37 PM Still stubbornly holding its ground in a tight range following a gap up for a considerable gain on 11/25/13 news of a $2.8 billion bid to take the company private. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$121.53	+10.82 9.77%	$123.62	$124.42	-2.33%	6,927,348 215.74%	3,211,000
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 5/13/2014 12:45:14 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week and all-time high. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$78.65	-0.40 -0.51%	$79.43	$82.40	-4.55%	289,645 92.24%	314,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 5/13/2014 12:46:44 PM Reported earnings +3% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$75.76	-0.24 -0.32%	$76.69	$77.09	-1.73%	675,048 241.09%	280,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 5/13/2014 12:48:03 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +23% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 10/22/13 mid-day report - "This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings."
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MPB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Mid Penn Bancorp Inc	$15.01	-0.42 -2.72%	$15.40	$16.00	-6.19%	1,544 154.40%	1,000
Most Recent Note for MPB - 5/13/2014 12:49:11 PM Consolidating -6.2% off its 52-week high near prior highs in the $15 area defining near-term support. Prior mid-day reports 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	$28.90	-0.26 -0.87%	$29.23	$29.33	-1.48%	209,513 89.54%	234,000
Most Recent Note for NSIT - 5/13/2014 12:51:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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PHII - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-Field Services P H I Inc Voting	$42.50	+1.32 3.21%	$42.50	$42.70	-0.47%	5,783 578.30%	1,000
Most Recent Note for PHII - 5/13/2014 12:53:09 PM Perched near its 52-week high after gapping up today. Reported earnings +47% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Thinly traded Oil-Gas Filed Services firm showed strong earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Hovering near its 52-week high and near support at its 50 DMA line."
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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$55.96	+4.69 9.15%	$57.30	$51.93	7.76%	42,289 169.16%	25,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 5/13/2014 12:54:05 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$45.12	+0.13 0.28%	$46.31	$47.43	-4.88%	105,376 101.32%	104,000
Most Recent Note for PJC - 5/13/2014 12:54:57 PM Its Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarterly reports showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Negative comparisons in prior quarters still leave fundamental concerns. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $44* area."*
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SMMF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Summit Financial Group	$10.20	-0.40 -3.74%	$11.00	$11.00	-7.24%	4,604 153.47%	3,000
Most Recent Note for SMMF - 5/13/2014 12:57:45 PM Reversed from its 52-week high and undercut its 50 DMA line today. Thinly traded Bank holding company has been repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +23% on -3% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$184.78	+5.36 2.99%	$186.48	$187.64	-1.52%	375,183 87.86%	427,000
Most Recent Note for TDG - 5/13/2014 12:59:44 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a considerable gain today. Fundamentals are not a match with the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 6/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Due to fundamental and technical weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12 as it managed a positive reversal after testing its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria), raising concerns."
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TWC - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Time Warner Cable Inc	$136.42	-1.72 -1.25%	$138.60	$147.28	-7.37%	2,382,484 87.05%	2,737,000
Most Recent Note for TWC - 5/13/2014 1:02:15 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss. Consolidating since a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on 2/13/14 after news it would be bought by Comcast Corp (CMCSA). Reported earnings +26% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WFBI - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast WashingtonFirst Bankshr	$15.01	-0.13 -0.85%	$15.13	$15.79	-4.94%	2,815 93.83%	3,000
Most Recent Note for WFBI - 5/13/2014 1:03:03 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high in a tight trading range. The thinly traded Bank holding company was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$30.26	+0.50 1.68%	$30.85	$30.46	-0.66%	1,564,984 108.53%	1,442,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 5/13/2014 1:05:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +38% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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