Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2014
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Time of Screening : 6/3/2014 12:08:40 PM Report Released : 6/3/2014 1:12:23 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
GRFS - NASDAQ Grifols Sa Ads	$41.55	+0.59 1.44%	$41.75	568,730 93.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 611,000	$43.50 -4.48%	5/15/2014	$41.14	PP = $43.55 MB = $45.73
Most Recent Note - 6/3/2014 12:30:54 PM Y - Finding support at its 50 DMA line after enduring distributional pressure. This Spanish firm from the Medical- Ethical Drugs industry needs subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs to trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/15/2014. Click here.
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SN - NYSE Sanchez Energy Corp	$31.71	-1.34 -4.05%	$33.40	946,599 81.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,158,000	$35.50 -10.68%	5/22/2014	$33.00	PP = $31.59 MB = $33.17
Most Recent Note - 6/3/2014 12:50:58 PM G - Pulling back further today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Prior highs near $31-32 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/22/2014. Click here.
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TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc	$82.80	-3.69 -4.27%	$85.55	1,207,856 88.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,371,000	$87.89 -5.79%	4/30/2014	$75.57	PP = $76.05 MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 6/3/2014 1:08:50 PM G - Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive session after getting extended from its prior base. Traded up as much as +15.57% since first highlighted in yellow in the 4/30/14 mid-day report. Prior highs in the $75-76 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/2/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMAT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Applied Materials Inc	$21.30	+0.78 3.78%	$21.43	$21.16	0.64%	15,197,293 104.75%	14,508,000
Most Recent Note for AMAT - 6/3/2014 12:12:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain. The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Apr '14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$14.99	+0.13 0.87%	$15.00	$15.15	-1.06%	49,538 130.36%	38,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 6/3/2014 12:12:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$57.75	+0.31 0.54%	$57.93	$57.70	0.09%	665,486 70.20%	948,000
Most Recent Note for AN - 6/3/2014 12:14:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain since last noted with caution in the 9/11/13 mid-day report.
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BFR - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks B B V A Banco Frances Sa	$9.69	+0.28 2.98%	$9.82	$10.44	-7.18%	149,794 70.00%	214,000
Most Recent Note for BFR - 6/3/2014 12:14:39 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolation since noted with caution at its 52-week high on 5/05/14 in the mid-day report - "Fundamentals for this Argentine bank are not a match with the fact-based investment 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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BMA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Macro Sa Ads	$33.32	+1.22 3.80%	$33.90	$32.85	1.43%	228,200 143.52%	159,000
Most Recent Note for BMA - 6/3/2014 12:17:03 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 found recent support near its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Last noted with caution in the 5/29/14 mid-day report - "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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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$72.45	-3.24 -4.28%	$73.39	$75.90	-4.55%	698,762 100.83%	693,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 6/3/2014 12:18:25 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. The 5/27/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly sales and earning increases improved in the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. This previously featured stock was dropped from the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks list on 7/27/05."
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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$102.85	+3.77 3.80%	$104.40	$99.43	3.44%	296,996 94.28%	315,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 6/3/2014 12:19:33 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 3rd 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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FSRV - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Firstservice Corp	$50.89	-0.21 -0.41%	$51.12	$51.65	-1.47%	20,420 136.13%	15,000
Most Recent Note for FSRV - 6/3/2014 12:22:56 PM This Canadian Real Estate firm perched at 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$77.91	+1.99 2.62%	$83.31	$77.22	0.89%	481,761 222.01%	217,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 6/3/2014 12:27:18 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with big volume-driven gains. Reported better than expected Apr '14 earnings. Jan '14 earnings rose +55% on +26% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$11.30	+0.20 1.80%	$11.36	$11.16	1.25%	3,337,229 86.08%	3,877,000
Most Recent Note for GPK - 6/3/2014 12:29:39 PM Completed another Secondary Offering on 5/21/14 and it is hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +30% on -3% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/13/14, 11/21/13, 6/03/13, 3/21/13 and on 12/12/12. Quarterly sales and earnings increases (C criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$32.70	-0.56 -1.68%	$33.22	$36.06	-9.32%	125,810 69.13%	182,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 6/3/2014 12:32:43 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today following 7 consecutive gains. Undercut prior lows in the $31 area during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/01/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +67% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a drastic downturn and losses in FY '09."
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MEAS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Measurement Specialties	$66.27	+2.63 4.13%	$66.83	$68.95	-3.89%	51,366 91.73%	56,000
Most Recent Note for MEAS - 6/3/2014 12:38:51 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line and rallying near its 52-week high. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $68 level. Earnings rose +49% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 9/25/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +4% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its streak of sub par earnings comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based system. Fundamentals deteriorated after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/14/2007. It subsequently fell from $23.15 to as low as $2.30. Its impressive rebound makes it an interesting turnaround story."
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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$44.94	-0.89 -1.94%	$46.49	$49.81	-9.78%	187,611 94.75%	198,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 6/3/2014 12:40:34 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and -9.5% off its 52-week high. Last noted in the 4/16/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) in recent comparisons through Jan '14 versus the year ago quarters."*
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NGG - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities National Grid Plc Adr	$73.43	-1.43 -1.90%	$73.64	$75.09	-2.22%	464,955 104.48%	445,000
Most Recent Note for NGG - 6/3/2014 12:41:51 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NLSN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch Nielsen Holdings Nv	$47.25	-0.42 -0.88%	$47.40	$48.51	-2.60%	2,085,947 127.66%	1,634,000
Most Recent Note for NLSN - 6/3/2014 12:44:56 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 12/16/13 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/15/13, 5/14/13, and 11/22/13."
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PL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Protective Life Corp	$58.58	+0.07 0.12%	$58.94	$60.38	-2.98%	643,323 135.44%	475,000
Most Recent Note for PL - 6/3/2014 12:48:10 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a "breakaway gap" on the prior session amid talk it may be acquired by Japan's Dai-ichi Life. Showed improved earnings increases in the Sep, Dec '13, and Mar '14 quarters, but 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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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$35.17	-0.29 -0.82%	$35.92	$39.14	-10.14%	206,468 112.82%	183,000
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 6/3/2014 12:49:21 PM Reported earnings +7% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Encountering resistance at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Earnings history has been erratic and it is not a match with the fact-based system."
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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$43.84	+0.61 1.41%	$44.18	$46.61	-5.94%	198,647 72.50%	274,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 6/3/2014 12:58:45 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high following a long consolidation that included a dip below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/06/14. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have shown deceleration and sales revenues growth has been sub par.
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$44.81	+1.74 4.04%	$45.43	$44.78	0.07%	2,991,831 96.39%	3,104,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 6/3/2014 1:02:59 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$39.33	-0.41 -1.03%	$39.87	$43.99	-10.59%	454,250 68.31%	665,000
Most Recent Note for THRM - 6/3/2014 1:07:35 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line today. It is extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +70% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. That marked its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth improved after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria).
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$42.53	-0.87 -2.00%	$43.63	$44.24	-3.87%	3,520,516 95.48%	3,687,000
Most Recent Note for TSN - 6/3/2014 1:10:14 PM Holding its ground above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Recently bid more than Pilgrims Pride (PPC) while aiming to acquire Hillshire Brands (HSH). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +13% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues increases in the +2-8% range are not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$92.14	+2.22 2.47%	$92.26	$90.66	1.63%	559,440 69.58%	804,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 6/3/2014 1:12:02 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +11% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 12/19/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - 'Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS).'"
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