Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, June 27th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 6/27/2014 12:36:43 PM Report Released : 6/27/2014 1:20:11 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
HF - NYSE H F F Inc Cl A	$37.26	+0.57 1.55%	$37.29	113,065 62.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 181,000	$36.93 0.89%	6/20/2014	$34.60	PP = $36.16 MB = $37.97
Most Recent Note - 6/27/2014 1:00:05 PM Y - Hitting another new 52-week high with a gain today following 4 volume-driven gains in the span of 5 sessions. Its solid gain above its pivot point on the prior session with +73% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/23/2014. Click here.
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TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$134.95	+16.67 14.09%	$137.03	134,078 262.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 51,000	$122.51 10.15%	6/26/2014	$117.31	PP = $118.90 MB = $124.85
Most Recent Note - 6/27/2014 1:17:50 PM G - Considerable volume-driven gain today rallying above its pivot point and hitting a new 52-week high, triggering a technical buy signal yet quickly getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. Color code is changed to green. Highlighted in yellow in the 6/26/14 mid-day report (read here) while approaching the pivot point based upon its 5/02/14 high plus 10 cents. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/26/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACMP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Access Midstream Ptnrs	$62.82	+0.03 0.05%	$63.07	$66.71	-5.83%	402,332 63.96%	629,000
Most Recent Note for ACMP - 6/27/2014 12:38:49 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line after retreating abruptly from its new 52-week high following news it will be completely acquired by Williams Co (WMB). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +7% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The earnings history for this MLP is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CALM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products Cal-Maine Foods Inc	$73.39	+0.38 0.52%	$73.70	$73.56	-0.23%	69,104 57.59%	120,000
Most Recent Note for CALM - 6/27/2014 12:40:29 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Showed mostly bullish action since last noted with caution in the 5/30/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 28, 2014 versus the year ago period. 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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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$36.20	-0.01 -0.03%	$36.22	$38.04	-4.84%	66,879 61.93%	108,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 6/27/2014 12:41:16 PM Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. Rebounded from a dip below its 50 and 200 DMA lines during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/25/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +18% on +14% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$19.29	+0.14 0.73%	$19.49	$21.27	-9.31%	32,481 69.11%	47,000
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 6/27/2014 12:42:47 PM Perched within close striking distance of a best-ever close. Encountered stubborn resistance in the $19 area in recent months. Reported earnings +3% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases however sub par sales revenues increases reveal no great growth in demand for its products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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EA - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Gaming Electronic Arts Inc	$35.93	-0.35 -0.95%	$36.47	$37.26	-3.58%	2,538,699 61.59%	4,122,000
Most Recent Note for EA - 6/27/2014 12:44:19 PM Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress since its considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/07/14. Last noted with caution in the 5/09/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings through Mar '14 and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$16.48	-0.32 -1.88%	$16.89	$16.90	-2.51%	31,381 108.21%	29,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 6/27/2014 12:45:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 7 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +33% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FBIZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest First Business Finl Svcs	$47.90	+0.20 0.42%	$47.99	$49.13	-2.50%	14,710 91.94%	16,000
Most Recent Note for FBIZ - 6/27/2014 12:47:14 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high for the past 3 weeks. The 6/02/14 mid-day report and prior reports cautioned members -"Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FFIV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services F 5 Networks Inc	$110.18	+3.02 2.82%	$110.82	$116.71	-5.60%	982,716 85.31%	1,152,000
Most Recent Note for FFIV - 6/27/2014 12:49:06 PM Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line within striking distance of its 52-week high. The 4/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress and went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth."
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FINL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Finish Line Inc Cl A	$29.52	+0.37 1.27%	$30.50	$30.48	-3.15%	1,535,856 277.23%	554,000
Most Recent Note for FINL - 6/27/2014 12:51:18 PM Trading heavy volume near its 52-week high for a 2nd consecutive session. Reported earnings +40% on +16% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The 1/13/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases not strong and steady above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$50.78	+1.46 2.96%	$50.86	$50.33	0.89%	1,124,352 95.85%	1,173,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 6/27/2014 12:53:02 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +22% on +14% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/07/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +28% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly results showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria) and sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a downturn in FY '10."
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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$14.44	-0.22 -1.50%	$14.71	$15.33	-5.81%	368,700 59.47%	620,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 6/27/2014 12:54:26 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and then encountered distributional pressure when challenging its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +70% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$124.65	+4.27 3.55%	$126.87	$128.04	-2.65%	2,126,950 78.98%	2,693,000
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 6/27/2014 12:56:56 PM Still consolidating in a tight range near prior highs in the $124 area, its 52-week and all-time highs. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, yet it made limited headway since last noted with caution in the 6/12/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16%* on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$98.19	+0.16 0.16%	$98.80	$98.70	-0.52%	524,279 62.94%	833,000
Most Recent Note for HBI - 6/27/2014 12:58:24 PM Edging higher after its gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on 6/25/14 for new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +49% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -"Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$50.71	+0.43 0.85%	$50.72	$53.18	-4.65%	466,706 62.06%	752,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 6/27/2014 1:01:11 PM Retreated from its 52-week high and gapped down testing support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Reported earnings +118% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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MCRS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Micros Systems Inc	$67.75	+0.03 0.04%	$67.77	$70.24	-3.54%	1,462,101 87.45%	1,672,000
Most Recent Note for MCRS - 6/27/2014 1:01:49 PM Still perched near its 52-week high following considerable volume-driven gains and recent news it will be acquired by Oracle (ORCL). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons have not been a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MEAS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Measurement Specialties	$85.95	-0.05 -0.06%	$86.03	$86.55	-0.69%	170,306 112.04%	152,000
Most Recent Note for MEAS - 6/27/2014 1:02:26 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range since a gap up and new 52-week high on 6/19/14 after news it will be acquired by TE Connectivity under the terms of a definitive agreement valued at approximately $1.7 billion. During an impressive streak of gains with no resistance due to overhead supply it was noted repeatedly with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings rose +6% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. 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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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$37.62	-0.06 -0.16%	$38.33	$38.05	-1.13%	319,018 99.69%	320,000
Most Recent Note for MEI - 6/27/2014 1:03:31 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jan '14 showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern."
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MTW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Manitowoc Co	$32.58	+2.87 9.66%	$32.80	$33.46	-2.63%	6,392,914 304.86%	2,097,000
Most Recent Note for MTW - 6/27/2014 1:05:28 PM Gapped up today, challenging its 52-week high. Recently rebounded above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +55% on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 show strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."
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PAGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Plains GP Hldgs LP Cl A	$31.38	-0.08 -0.24%	$31.95	$32.58	-3.70%	502,534 75.12%	669,000
Most Recent Note for PAGP - 6/27/2014 1:07:40 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. There was a "negative reversal" when noted with caution in the 6/24/14 mid-day report - "Recently found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$38.73	+0.52 1.36%	$38.95	$40.40	-4.13%	475,971 68.58%	694,000
Most Recent Note for PTC - 6/27/2014 1:09:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 2/13/14 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C criteria)."
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$126.80	+1.17 0.93%	$127.44	$133.09	-4.73%	267,877 74.41%	360,000
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 6/27/2014 1:12:14 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 6/09/14. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after finding support near its 200 DMA line in mid-May. Reported earnings +33% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, and recent quarterly comparisons have shown accelerating sales revenues and earnings increases. Fundamental concerns concerns remain, however, as quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed 8 consecutive earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline, and the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as cause for concern.
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$233.71	-0.58 -0.25%	$236.27	$235.04	-0.57%	1,194,225 147.44%	810,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 6/27/2014 1:13:23 PM After rejecting AbbVie's $46 Billion inversion takeover bid this Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group gapped up for a new 52-week high on 6/20/14. Its considerable volume-driven gain was among an impressive spurt of big volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Noted repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +41% on +18% sales for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. It has earned high ranks, however it was previously noted - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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TAX - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty J T H Holding Inc Cl A	$32.11	+0.13 0.41%	$32.11	$32.10	0.03%	34,446 132.48%	26,000
Most Recent Note for TAX - 6/27/2014 1:18:54 PM Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +8% on +11% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Technically, it broke out with a volume-driven gain on 6/18/14."
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VNCE - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Vince Holding Corp	$35.51	+0.51 1.46%	$35.52	$38.00	-6.55%	145,744 58.77%	248,000
Most Recent Note for VNCE - 6/27/2014 1:19:51 PM Consolidating -6.5% off its 52 week high. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 6/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed its IPO at $23* on 7/23/13."*
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