Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 27th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH, 2015
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DOW 18151.48 109.94 (0.61%) | NASDAQ 5079.79 47.04 (0.93%) | S&P 500 2119.1 14.9 (0.71%)

Time of Screening : 5/27/2015 12:08:44 PM Report Released : 5/27/2015 1:19:19 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
ACHC - NASDAQ Acadia Healthcare Inc	$73.90	+4.74 6.85%	$75.16	910,342 169.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 537,000	$74.09 -0.26%	5/27/2015	$73.90	PP = $74.19 MB = $77.90
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 12:17:11 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 4/13/15 high plus 10 cents. Rallying today from below its 50 DMA line to hit a new 52-week high. A strong gain above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/05/15. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '15 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Since tallying a loss in FY '11 its annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong. 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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AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$88.93	+1.73 1.98%	$90.77	1,379,461 108.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,275,000	$87.25 1.93%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49 MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 12:20:35 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $77 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/12/2015. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$162.65	-1.19 -0.73%	$164.00	1,082,279 91.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,187,000	$165.09 -1.48%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45 MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 12:37:05 PM G - Pulling back today following a streak of 8 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume, getting extended from its prior base. The 50 DMA line ($149.43) defines important near-term support where a violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/11/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$681.32	-7.11 -1.03%	$688.82	$705.00	-3.36%	186,386 66.57%	280,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 5/27/2015 12:22:05 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 4/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
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BBNK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bridge Capital Holdings	$27.70	+0.05 0.18%	$27.83	$28.54	-2.94%	114,918 216.83%	53,000
Most Recent Note for BBNK - 5/27/2015 12:23:31 PM Reported +29% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but prior quarters were sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BRCD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Brocade Comm Sys Inc	$12.22	-0.15 -1.17%	$12.45	$12.96	-5.75%	2,438,717 66.23%	3,682,000
Most Recent Note for BRCD - 5/27/2015 12:27:11 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported Apr '15 quarterly earnings +16% on +2% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/04/07."
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CYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cytec Industries Inc	$59.87	+1.11 1.89%	$59.90	$59.41	0.77%	299,889 67.85%	442,000
Most Recent Note for CYT - 5/27/2015 12:28:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground following a recent streak of volume-driven gains. and made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 4/20/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Chemicals - Specialty firm's sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$65.43	+0.04 0.06%	$66.18	$72.40	-9.63%	452,237 92.48%	489,000
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 5/27/2015 12:31:35 PM Needs gains above its 50 DMA line ($68.00) for its outlook to improve. Met resistance at its 50 DMA line after violating it with a damaging volume-driven loss when last noted with caution in the 4/28/15 mid-day report - "Reported +51% earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings comparisons satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving after downturn in FY '10 and '11. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08."
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LO - NYSE - Tobacco Lorillard Inc	$72.92	+0.80 1.11%	$72.97	$72.39	0.73%	15,209,261 356.27%	4,269,000
Most Recent Note for LO - 5/27/2015 12:33:12 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +19% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$22.66	+0.64 2.91%	$22.66	$23.34	-2.91%	52,637 92.35%	57,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 5/27/2015 12:33:52 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 5/22/15. Consolidating near its 52-week high, very extended from prior highs in the $15 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +38% on +54% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 3rd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$45.19	+1.41 3.22%	$45.40	$43.95	2.82%	527,653 119.11%	443,000
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 5/27/2015 12:35:23 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Held its ground above prior highs in the $38 area rallied with volume-driven gains since last noted with caution in the 5/13/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, however, it showed stronger earnings increases in the Dec '14 and Mar '15 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods."
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PMC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Drug Services Pharmerica Corp	$33.53	+0.67 2.04%	$33.77	$33.29	0.72%	257,171 82.69%	311,000
Most Recent Note for PMC - 5/27/2015 12:38:57 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain marked by above average volume, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported +30% earnings on +13% sales for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$66.95	+0.00 0.00%	$67.52	$71.42	-6.26%	450,992 98.26%	459,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 5/27/2015 12:40:13 PM Slumped back below its 50 DMA line on the prior session. 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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RAI - NYSE - TOBACCO - Cigarettes Reynolds American Inc	$77.26	+1.83 2.43%	$77.44	$77.68	-0.54%	6,923,096 221.75%	3,122,000
Most Recent Note for RAI - 5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. The 5/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "This Tobacco firm's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$67.10	+0.87 1.31%	$67.77	$71.79	-6.53%	995,532 288.56%	345,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 5/27/2015 12:44:01 PM Rebounded promptly with volume-driven gains after briefly violating its 50 DMA line yet staying well above its 200 DMA line. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SABR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Sabre Corporation	$26.32	+0.08 0.30%	$26.41	$26.83	-1.90%	947,460 76.78%	1,234,000
Most Recent Note for SABR - 5/27/2015 12:44:42 PM Completed another Secondary Offering on 5/18/15 perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings -4% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/04/15. Quarterly sales and earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$33.42	+1.70 5.36%	$33.81	$34.12	-2.05%	579,924 85.66%	677,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 5/27/2015 12:47:30 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high after finding support above its 50 DMA line and near prior highs in the $30 area. Reported earnings +153% on +53% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 earnings (A criteria)was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07.
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$54.00	+0.78 1.47%	$54.04	$54.14	-0.26%	754,131 68.74%	1,097,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 5/27/2015 12:48:50 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +18% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Made gradual progress since 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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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$68.16	-0.88 -1.27%	$69.28	$75.20	-9.36%	119,830 67.70%	177,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 5/27/2015 12:51:10 PM Consolidating near prior highs and above its 50 DMA line defining near-term support. Following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain it was last noted with caution in the 5/11/15 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +44% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases have shown encouraging acceleration, up +7%, +21%, +29%, +32%, in the Jun, Sep, Dec '14 and Mar '15 quarters, respectively."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$26.78	+1.36 5.33%	$26.82	$25.62	4.51%	82,168 158.02%	52,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 5/27/2015 12:52:47 PM Powering to yet another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly holding its ground and adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains following the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 5/18/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '14, and Mar '15 quarterly comparisons 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."
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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$10.27	-0.61 -5.61%	$11.05	$11.06	-7.14%	102,846 126.97%	81,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 5/27/2015 12:53:58 PM Retreating today after hitting new multi-year highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +240% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$131.08	+4.40 3.47%	$131.59	$129.31	1.37%	768,390 106.72%	720,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 5/27/2015 1:00:07 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during its prior consolidation. Reported earnings +31% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases of more than +25% (C criteria). The Medical - Hospitals group has some stocks recently showing leadership. Disciplined investors might watch for a new base to possibly be formed and noted in the weeks ahead.
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$154.55	+4.39 2.92%	$154.86	$158.97	-2.78%	521,801 83.76%	623,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 5/27/2015 1:01:50 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line, building on an orderly flat base. Reported Jan '15 quarterly earnings +22% on +21% sales revenues. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$49.09	+1.49 3.13%	$49.13	$48.17	1.91%	2,043,463 113.40%	1,802,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 5/27/2015 1:03:56 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported +9% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Previously noted downturn in FY '12 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$49.35	+1.40 2.92%	$49.43	$48.05	2.71%	2,227,946 71.43%	3,119,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 5/27/2015 1:05:08 PM Reported Mar '15 earnings +8% on +0% sales revenues. Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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