Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 29th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 29TH, 2015
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DOW 18126.12 -36.87 (-0.20%) | NASDAQ 5097.98 -8.61 (-0.17%) | S&P 500 2120.79 -2.69 (-0.13%)

Time of Screening : 5/29/2015 12:10:38 PM Report Released : 5/29/2015 1:23:55 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 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$90.08	+1.14 1.28%	$91.84	1,299,878 99.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,306,000	$91.27 -1.30%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49 MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2015 12:14:07 PM G - Hit yet another new all-time high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains, getting more extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. 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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AVGO - NASDAQ Broadcom Inc	$146.64	+4.26 2.99%	$148.14	6,422,405 226.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,837,000	$145.47 0.80%	5/28/2015	$141.06	PP = $136.38 MB = $143.20
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2015 12:14:47 PM G - Gapped up today and rallied above its "max buy" level for a new 52-week high and its color code was changed to green. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/28/15 mid-day report (read here). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high, technically breaking out of a riskier "late stage" base. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read here). The Apr '15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/28/2015. Click here.
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EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$71.65	-0.36 -0.50%	$73.11	447,315 98.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 455,000	$72.70 -1.44%	5/18/2015	$67.42	PP = $70.59 MB = $74.12
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2015 12:29:48 PM Y - Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following 3 consecutive gains. On the prior session it rallied above its pivot point with volume +117% above average triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Important support is defined by its 50 DMA line ($65.93) where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/15/2015. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$168.41	+2.04 1.23%	$168.62	1,002,227 76.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,304,000	$169.84 -0.84%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45 MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2015 12:39:03 PM G - It is extended from its prior base and disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their pivot point or prior highs. Prior highs in the $158 area define initial support above the 50 DMA line. Subsequent violations would raise concerns and may 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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ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$155.03	-1.24 -0.79%	$159.85	2,029,337 308.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 657,000	$158.97 -2.48%	5/29/2015	$155.03	PP = $159.07 MB = $167.02
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2015 1:10:30 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/24/15 high plus 10 cents. Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance today, it reversed into the red after touching a new high. A volume-driven gain and close above its pivot point may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Found support near its 50 DMA line while building on an orderly flat base. Reported Apr '15 quarterly earnings +35% on +22% sales revenues, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons have now been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then made gradual progress back to new high territory since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/21/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABTL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Autobytel Inc	$16.98	-0.21 -1.22%	$17.19	$18.23	-6.86%	97,015 88.20%	110,000
Most Recent Note for ABTL - 5/29/2015 12:12:51 PM Consolidating following a gap up on 5/22/15 hitting a new 52-week high and challenging its Feb '14 highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline."
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BLOX - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Infoblox Inc	$25.77	-0.55 -2.09%	$26.99	$26.48	-2.68%	1,175,312 243.84%	482,000
Most Recent Note for BLOX - 5/29/2015 12:17:00 PM Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings for the Apr '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/29/13.
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BRCM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Broadcom Corp Cl A	$56.83	+0.58 1.03%	$57.30	$57.70	-1.51%	16,359,878 175.33%	9,331,000
Most Recent Note for BRCM - 5/29/2015 12:18:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain, as mentioned in the 5/27/15 market commentary (read here). Avago Technologies Ltd (AVGO) plans to buy Broadcom Corp for $37 billion in the biggest-ever chip deal. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +94% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concerns and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$46.78	-0.04 -0.09%	$47.33	$47.90	-2.34%	27,642 83.76%	33,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 5/29/2015 12:21:59 PM Technically, it broke out on 5/27/15 and hit new 52-week highs with impressive volume-driven gains this week. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. While testing support at its 200 DMA line, it was noted with caution in the 4/28/15 mid-day report - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '14."
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CMT - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Core Mlding Technologies	$25.74	-1.31 -4.84%	$27.25	$28.00	-8.07%	98,053 101.09%	97,000
Most Recent Note for CMT - 5/29/2015 12:23:19 PM Retreating from its 52-week high this week after an impressive streak of 9 consecutive volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +50% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$61.58	-1.01 -1.61%	$62.76	$65.21	-5.57%	70,185 61.03%	115,000
Most Recent Note for DW - 5/29/2015 12:26:04 PM Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +22% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter and fundamental concern remain. Last noted in the 2/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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LO - NYSE - Tobacco Lorillard Inc	$72.45	-0.07 -0.10%	$72.53	$73.02	-0.78%	3,310,716 66.32%	4,992,000
Most Recent Note for LO - 5/29/2015 12:30:20 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high after approval by FTC to merge with Reynolds American Inc (RAI) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read here). Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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MIK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other The Michaels Companies, Inc	$27.37	-0.15 -0.55%	$27.62	$30.00	-8.77%	488,905 80.02%	611,000
Most Recent Note for MIK - 5/29/2015 12:31:16 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/22/15. Reported +9% earnings on +3% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NCOM - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks National Commerce Corporation	$25.00	-0.20 -0.79%	$25.02	$25.36	-1.44%	23,497 87.03%	27,000
Most Recent Note for NCOM - 5/29/2015 12:34:31 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high. Up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15, and its limited history is a concern. Reported earnings +82% on +94% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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OCR - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Omnicare Inc	$95.40	-0.23 -0.24%	$95.65	$96.54	-1.18%	1,510,442 65.27%	2,314,000
Most Recent Note for OCR - 5/29/2015 12:35:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high following 5/21/15 M&A news. Stubbornly held its ground during a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "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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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$44.59	-0.65 -1.44%	$45.15	$45.63	-2.28%	524,367 77.23%	679,000
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 5/29/2015 12:36:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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PRAH - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$33.08	+0.35 1.07%	$33.95	$33.02	0.18%	177,331 83.25%	213,000
Most Recent Note for PRAH - 5/29/2015 12:42:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Made steady progress since last noted in the 5/08/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +156% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were also above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern (A criteria) and it is up from its $18 IPO on 11/13/14."
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QADA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Q A D Inc Cl A	$23.68	-1.63 -6.44%	$24.26	$26.90	-11.97%	86,906 142.47%	61,000
Most Recent Note for QADA - 5/29/2015 12:45:52 PM Gapped down today, slumping well below its 50 DMA line toward its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +50% on +1% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Completed a new Public Offering on 1/15/15. Its sales revenues growth and annual earnings history (A criteria) has been sub par.
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QCRH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Q C R Holdings Inc	$21.46	+0.15 0.70%	$21.58	$21.82	-1.65%	36,750 105.00%	35,000
Most Recent Note for QCRH - 5/29/2015 12:46:59 PM Hovering near its 52-week high while churning above average volume for the past week. Prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Very extended from any sound base after a streak of volume-driven gains following a new Public Offering on 5/07/15. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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RICK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ricks Cabaret Intl Inc	$12.20	-0.01 -0.08%	$12.42	$12.50	-2.40%	26,111 74.60%	35,000
Most Recent Note for RICK - 5/29/2015 12:51:00 PM Touched new 52-week and multi-year highs on the prior session with a volume-driven gain. Its quarterly and annual earnings comparisons (C and A criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$66.94	-1.06 -1.56%	$68.49	$71.79	-6.76%	727,196 181.35%	401,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 5/29/2015 12:51:36 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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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$129.81	-2.57 -1.94%	$133.77	$140.98	-7.92%	449,895 65.01%	692,000
Most Recent Note for SIG - 5/29/2015 12:53:46 PM Violated its 50 DMA line this week with a streak of volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +26% on +45% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter. Prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09.
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$35.43	+1.28 3.75%	$35.83	$34.73	2.01%	633,001 90.43%	700,000
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 5/29/2015 12:56:09 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Rallying this week after recently finding support above its 50 DMA line and near prior highs in the $30 area. The 5/27/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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SPTN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Spartan Stores Inc	$31.75	+0.05 0.16%	$32.12	$33.68	-5.73%	174,447 85.10%	205,000
Most Recent Note for SPTN - 5/29/2015 12:57:42 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line which acted as support this week. Reported earnings +10% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$26.99	+0.24 0.90%	$27.11	$26.94	0.19%	46,563 78.92%	59,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 5/29/2015 12:58:40 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains after 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	$10.39	-0.44 -4.06%	$10.84	$11.06	-6.06%	62,829 73.06%	86,000
Most Recent Note for TRR - 5/29/2015 1:00:44 PM Consolidating this week following a rally to new multi-year highs with a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +240% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). 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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VAC - NYSE - Leisure-Services Marriott Vacations Wrld	$88.26	-1.55 -1.72%	$89.30	$89.85	-1.78%	97,470 60.17%	162,000
Most Recent Note for VAC - 5/29/2015 1:12:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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