Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, June 4th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2014
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DOW 16722.28 -0.06 (0.00%) | NASDAQ 4251.13 17.05 (0.40%) | S&P 500 1926.67 2.43 (0.13%)

Time of Screening : 6/4/2014 12:06:01 PM Report Released : 6/4/2014 12:45:19 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
GRFS - NASDAQ Grifols Sa Ads	$42.61	+0.62 1.48%	$42.94	717,311 117.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 613,000	$43.50 -2.05%	5/15/2014	$41.14	PP = $43.55 MB = $45.73
Most Recent Note - 6/4/2014 12:27:33 PM Y - Found support at its 50 DMA line and it is perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today while on track for a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. A gain above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/3/2014. Click here.
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TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc	$80.60	-0.93 -1.14%	$81.22	1,720,588 121.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,422,000	$87.89 -8.29%	4/30/2014	$75.57	PP = $76.05 MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 6/4/2014 12:42:38 PM G - Pulling back for a 4th 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 coincide with its 50 DMA line ($76.12) defining important support to watch. >>> 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
ALSN - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Allison Transmission Hld	$30.35	-0.27 -0.88%	$30.35	$31.42	-3.41%	6,405,535 424.21%	1,510,000
Most Recent Note for ALSN - 6/4/2014 12:11:26 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Proposed another Secondary Offering on 6/03/14 Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$14.86	-0.62 -4.01%	$15.75	$15.60	-4.74%	55,745 135.96%	41,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 6/4/2014 12:12:10 PM Touched another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. 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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BEAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services B/E Aerospace Inc	$96.80	+0.08 0.08%	$97.29	$101.13	-4.29%	985,589 68.63%	1,436,000
Most Recent Note for BEAV - 6/4/2014 12:12:24 PM Consolidating in a tight range since a considerable "breakaway gap" for a new 52-week high on 5/05/14. Reported earnings +22% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Consecutive quarterly comparisons just below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system."*
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BELFB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl B	$24.96	-0.85 -3.29%	$25.81	$27.50	-9.24%	32,331 59.87%	54,000
Most Recent Note for BELFB - 6/4/2014 12:13:44 PM Reported greatly improved earnings for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The Electronic - Parts firm is pulling back toward prior highs in the $24 area defining near-term support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons 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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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$49.53	+1.25 2.59%	$49.70	$49.94	-0.82%	543,360 61.54%	883,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 6/4/2014 12:14:56 PM Hovering near its 52-week high since a 5/27/14 gap up and considerable volume-driven gain which also topped its all-time high hit in 2011. Prior mid-day reports 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$45.10	-0.22 -0.49%	$45.44	$45.70	-1.31%	25,823 95.64%	27,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 6/4/2014 12:16:12 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$173.88	+2.42 1.41%	$174.98	$171.83	1.19%	823,845 114.11%	722,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 6/4/2014 12:18:14 PM Hitting new all-time highs with today's 13th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +16% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamentals remain below guidelines of the fact-based investment system, as was the case when previously noted on 9/03/10 and much earlier on 10/14/05."
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CXDC - NASDAQ - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp China X D Plastics Co	$12.13	+0.82 7.25%	$12.22	$11.64	4.21%	400,894 95.00%	422,000
Most Recent Note for CXDC - 6/4/2014 12:19:27 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Following an impressive spurt of gains backed by above average volume it is extended from any sound base. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. 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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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$104.94	-0.12 -0.11%	$108.23	$106.38	-1.35%	402,791 124.32%	324,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 6/4/2014 12:20:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 3 consecutive gains. 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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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$15.98	+0.04 0.25%	$16.34	$16.10	-0.75%	19,659 63.42%	31,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 6/4/2014 12:22:10 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after finding support at its 50 DMA line and rallying. Reported earnings +33% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$10.59	+0.22 2.07%	$10.63	$10.40	1.78%	3,635,851 59.50%	6,111,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 6/4/2014 12:22:54 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +85% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, 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. Perched near its 52-week high. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FSRV - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Firstservice Corp	$51.00	-0.26 -0.51%	$51.20	$51.65	-1.26%	9,373 62.49%	15,000
Most Recent Note for FSRV - 6/4/2014 12:23:13 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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GMK - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Gruma Sab De Cv Adr	$43.15	+0.22 0.51%	$43.39	$43.16	-0.02%	13,432 74.62%	18,000
Most Recent Note for GMK - 6/4/2014 12:24:12 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Technically it broke out on 4/24/14 and made gradual progress since. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and building on an orderly base."
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GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$11.33	-0.04 -0.35%	$11.38	$11.41	-0.70%	2,926,289 73.21%	3,997,000
Most Recent Note for GPK - 6/4/2014 12:25:10 PM Completed another Secondary Offering on 5/21/14 and it is perched at its 52-week high today after 7 consecutive gains. 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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MEAS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Measurement Specialties	$69.55	+1.99 2.95%	$69.62	$68.95	0.87%	43,635 76.55%	57,000
Most Recent Note for MEAS - 6/4/2014 12:30:10 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line on the prior session, and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings rose +6% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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NGG - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities National Grid Plc Adr	$71.88	-1.42 -1.94%	$72.16	$75.09	-4.27%	387,884 85.44%	454,000
Most Recent Note for NGG - 6/4/2014 12:30:49 PM Gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session, 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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OCIR - NYSE - Chemicals-Basic O C I Resources LP	$24.83	+0.14 0.57%	$24.99	$24.99	-0.64%	26,705 59.34%	45,000
Most Recent Note for OCIR - 6/4/2014 12:31:40 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a streak of gains with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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OME - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Omega Protein Corp	$14.50	-0.11 -0.76%	$14.65	$15.27	-5.05%	67,676 60.43%	112,000
Most Recent Note for OME - 6/4/2014 12:33:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high today while on track for an 8th consecutive gain. Last noted with caution in the 5/12/14 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed impressive earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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PL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Protective Life Corp	$69.33	+10.61 18.07%	$69.41	$60.38	14.82%	24,089,410 4,837.23%	498,000
Most Recent Note for PL - 6/4/2014 12:35:34 PM Gapped up again today for another new 52-week high. Prior mid-day report noted a "breakaway gap" amid talk it may be acquired by Japan's Dai-ichi Life but cautioned - "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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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$42.22	+0.79 1.91%	$42.43	$43.65	-3.28%	51,247 59.59%	86,000
Most Recent Note for SMP - 6/4/2014 12:39:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high and consolidating well above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +26% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2014. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady +25% minimum earnings increases (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 10/31/13 mid-day report. This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a loss in FY '08.
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$32.46	-0.04 -0.12%	$32.74	$35.89	-9.56%	1,002,210 77.57%	1,292,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 6/4/2014 12:39:51 PM Reported earnings +38% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 2 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Found support near its 200 DMA line after retreating abruptly from its 52-week high since noted with caution in the 1/13/14 mid-day report.
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$46.34	+0.69 1.51%	$46.54	$45.89	0.98%	1,815,462 57.91%	3,135,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 6/4/2014 12:41:01 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive 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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UNS - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities U N S Energy Corp	$60.20	+0.10 0.16%	$60.43	$60.79	-0.97%	385,263 134.24%	287,000
Most Recent Note for UNS - 6/4/2014 12:43:03 PM Lack of sales revenues growth and erratic earnings history is cause for concern.
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WSTC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services West Corporation	$26.74	+0.05 0.19%	$26.79	$27.12	-1.40%	99,322 69.95%	142,000
Most Recent Note for WSTC - 6/4/2014 12:44:19 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 6/20/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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