Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 5/28/2014 12:07:24 PM Report Released : 5/28/2014 1:16:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs	$44.92	+0.02 0.03%	$45.49	432,985 73.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 587,000	$47.10 -4.64%	5/21/2014	$44.85	PP = $44.85 MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2014 12:13:30 PM Y - Enduring distributional pressure after hitting a new 52-week high last week with volume-driven gains. Rose from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base with volume-driven gains triggering a technical buy signal. Recent lows near $42-43 define near-term support and any deterioration below that area would raise concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/21/2014. Click here.
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AL - NYSE Air Lease Corp Cl A	$40.54	+1.15 2.92%	$40.62	954,577 129.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 739,000	$40.36 0.45%	5/9/2014	$38.27	PP = $38.25 MB = $40.16
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2014 12:18:44 PM G - On track today for a 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume and hitting a new 52-week high. Color code is changed to green after getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $38 acted as support during its consolidation after its latest technical breakout. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/9/2014. Click here.
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KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$96.42	+0.68 0.71%	$97.19	7,696,273 317.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,423,000	$101.04 -4.57%	5/27/2014	$96.70	PP = $101.14 MB = $106.20
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2014 12:48:16 PM Y - Rebounded into positive territory quickly today after early weakness tested support near its 50 DMA line. Reported better than expected earnings for the Mar '14 quarter. Highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/25/14 high plus 10 cents in the 5/27/14 mid-day report (read here). Volume and volatility increase near earnings news. A breakout with volume is needed to trigger a new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain favorable with respect to the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). It found support above its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/07/14. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/27/2014. Click here.
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SN - NYSE Sanchez Energy Corp	$33.89	+1.06 3.21%	$34.18	1,151,968 110.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,040,000	$34.50 -1.78%	5/22/2014	$33.00	PP = $31.59 MB = $33.17
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2014 1:13:16 PM G - Gapped up today following a strong finish on the prior session, rallying above its pivot point with +75% above average and clinching a technical buy signal. Color code is changed to green after getting extended more than +5% above the pivot point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/22/2014. Click here.
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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	$158.14	-6.88 -4.17%	$163.41	$170.05	-7.00%	6,104,656 130.95%	4,662,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 5/28/2014 12:15:38 PM Today's volume-driven loss has it slumping to new lows since a gap up gain on 4/22/14 following an unsolicited bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. 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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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$14.25	-0.25 -1.73%	$14.60	$14.50	-1.73%	34,382 110.91%	31,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 5/28/2014 12:20:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 5/27/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "The 2 most recent quarters through Mar '14 showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ARRS - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Arris Group Inc	$32.27	+0.57 1.80%	$32.38	$31.99	0.88%	1,437,955 72.40%	1,986,000
Most Recent Note for ARRS - 5/28/2014 12:21:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Bullish action has continued since noted when rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a gap up gain on 5/07/14 - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +89% on +246% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record raises red flags with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$48.97	-0.41 -0.83%	$49.94	$49.68	-1.43%	771,845 88.41%	873,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 5/28/2014 12:24:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session which also topped its all-time high hit in 2011. The 5/27/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +58% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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CVCO - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing Cavco Industries Inc	$79.50	+0.40 0.51%	$81.45	$84.80	-6.25%	24,823 73.01%	34,000
Most Recent Note for CVCO - 5/28/2014 12:26:47 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 show improving sales revenues growth and greatly improved earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CXDC - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp China X D Plastics Co	$10.87	-0.20 -1.81%	$11.42	$11.21	-3.03%	423,884 116.45%	364,000
Most Recent Note for CXDC - 5/28/2014 12:27:44 PM Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Trading at its 52-week high today after an impressive spurt of gains backed by above average volume, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has also been strong.
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$47.91	+0.72 1.52%	$48.11	$50.00	-4.19%	232,822 68.68%	339,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 5/28/2014 12:31:17 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high while on track for a 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 and 200 DMA lines then rebounded during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/26/13 mid-day report.
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$42.14	+0.72 1.74%	$42.29	$46.70	-9.76%	557,408 89.04%	626,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 5/28/2014 12:36:05 PM Approaching its 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Completed Secondary Offerings 8/30/13 and 9/17/13. Reported earnings +34% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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ESL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Esterline Technologies	$110.39	-0.66 -0.59%	$111.16	$113.06	-2.36%	124,507 67.67%	184,000
Most Recent Note for ESL - 5/28/2014 12:39:49 PM Perched near its 52-week high with very little resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support near its 50 DMA line when consolidating in recent months. Reported earnings +57% on +10% sales revenues for the Jan '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 2/27/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady, short of the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '09. Sales revenues and earnings history make the fundamentals questionable for this aerospace/defense firm."
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FSRV - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Firstservice Corp	$48.80	-0.23 -0.47%	$49.02	$50.86	-4.05%	8,491 70.76%	12,000
Most Recent Note for FSRV - 5/28/2014 12:40:38 PM This Canadian Real Estate firm is near its 50 DMA line after enduring distributional pressure, perched -4% off its all-time high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed solid earnings. Prior history was sub par and mid-day reports cautioned - "Historic earnings and sales revenues have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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IPG - NYSE - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Interpublic Group Of Cos	$18.97	+0.15 0.80%	$19.02	$18.91	0.32%	5,299,255 95.45%	5,552,000
Most Recent Note for IPG - 5/28/2014 12:42:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$86.14	+0.46 0.54%	$86.48	$85.88	0.30%	765,583 66.51%	1,151,000
Most Recent Note for MCO - 5/28/2014 12:50:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. The 5/15/14 mid day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +3% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MTOR - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Meritor Inc	$13.93	-0.03 -0.21%	$14.08	$14.28	-2.45%	908,541 67.35%	1,349,000
Most Recent Note for MTOR - 5/28/2014 12:50:57 PM Still perched near its 52-week high today and holding its ground stubbornly following a gap up and volume-driven gain on 5/01/14. Last noted with caution in the 5/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +267% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. 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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NNBR - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories N N Inc	$23.90	+0.05 0.21%	$24.02	$24.76	-3.47%	114,243 107.78%	106,000
Most Recent Note for NNBR - 5/28/2014 12:52:31 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 5/12/14 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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OCIR - NYSE - Chemicals-Basic O C I Resources LP	$23.80	+0.55 2.37%	$24.72	$23.36	1.88%	39,117 95.41%	41,000
Most Recent Note for OCIR - 5/28/2014 12:58:25 PM Off early highs after technically breaking out and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Earnings showed better increases in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarters but with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$14.25	+0.20 1.42%	$14.26	$15.07	-5.44%	101,422 70.43%	144,000
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 5/28/2014 1:10:14 PM Reported earnings +0% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 2/26/14 mid-day report - "Completed a Secondary Offering 8/08/13 and found support above its 200 DMA line during the latest consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$38.93	-0.79 -1.99%	$39.62	$41.18	-5.46%	1,066,142 82.58%	1,291,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 5/28/2014 1:16:09 PM Encountering distributional pressure after reaching a new all-time high last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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