Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 1ST, 2014
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DOW 16969.08 142.48 (0.85%) | NASDAQ 4462.64 54.46 (1.24%) | S&P 500 1973.99 13.76 (0.70%)

Time of Screening : 7/1/2014 11:58:52 AM Report Released : 7/1/2014 12:41:40 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
ACT - NASDAQ Enact Holdings Inc	$226.75	+3.70 1.66%	$229.40	2,675,889 121.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,207,000	$230.77 -1.74%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87 MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 7/1/2014 12:00:36 PM Y - Small gap up today challenging its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains to new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/24/2014. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$82.06	-1.79 -2.13%	$85.60	1,588,098 87.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,805,000	$85.78 -4.34%	5/29/2014	$75.95	PP = $72.50 MB = $76.13
Most Recent Note - 7/1/2014 12:21:42 PM G - Pulling back today following a gap up for a new all-time high on the prior session. Prior highs near $80 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/30/2014. Click here.
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TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$142.00	+1.76 1.25%	$144.42	49,285 84.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 58,000	$140.49 1.07%	6/26/2014	$117.31	PP = $118.90 MB = $124.85
Most Recent Note - 7/1/2014 12:29:51 PM G - Hitting yet another new high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Triggered a technical buy signal and quickly got extended with considerable volume-driven gains. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. >>> 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
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$81.80	+0.72 0.89%	$81.81	$82.70	-1.09%	1,563,412 65.47%	2,388,000
Most Recent Note for AET - 7/1/2014 12:03:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 2 quarterly comparisons through Mar '14, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$35.13	+1.88 5.65%	$37.08	$33.31	5.46%	2,861,009 325.86%	878,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 7/1/2014 12:06:26 PM Considerable gap up gain today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +23% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and prior quarterly earnings increases were sub par. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 2/27/14 mid-day report - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the models of past great winners identified using the fact-based investment system.'"
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$32.19	+1.01 3.24%	$32.44	$36.49	-11.78%	783,696 78.14%	1,003,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 7/1/2014 12:10:40 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 11th gain in the span of 12 sessions. Reported earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/14/14 mid-day report. Fundamentals have not been a match with the fact-based investment system since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13.
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$14.68	+0.20 1.38%	$15.15	$16.48	-10.92%	41,068 73.34%	56,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 7/1/2014 12:11:55 PM Consolidating -11.1% off its 52-week high today. Noted repeatedly with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$121.90	+1.90 1.58%	$121.96	$120.32	1.31%	616,161 67.27%	916,000
Most Recent Note for AMP - 7/1/2014 12:13:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 9/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$107.58	+1.78 1.68%	$109.06	$116.99	-8.04%	481,613 102.47%	470,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 7/1/2014 12:15:19 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 6/20/14 and it is consolidating -7.7% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +79% on +80% sales revenues of the Mar '14 quarter. It is very 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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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$48.26	+1.44 3.08%	$48.26	$48.75	-1.01%	727,983 68.04%	1,070,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 7/1/2014 12:17:07 PM Today's 4th consecutive gain has it rallying near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Through the Mar '14 quarter earnings increases have been sub par, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$36.95	-1.26 -3.30%	$38.40	$38.39	-3.75%	458,173 119.01%	385,000
Most Recent Note for MEI - 7/1/2014 12:18:23 PM Holding its ground since a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 6/26/14 for 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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NDZ - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Nordion Inc	$12.58	+0.02 0.16%	$12.67	$12.98	-3.08%	718,811 102.25%	703,000
Most Recent Note for NDZ - 7/1/2014 12:20:31 PM Reported strong earnings increases in the Jan and Apr '14 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$90.74	+8.82 10.77%	$91.04	$89.97	0.86%	1,051,759 270.38%	389,000
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 7/1/2014 12:23:19 PM Reported earnings +17% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Considerable volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/05/13 and subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line and triggered worrisome technical sell signals before rebounding impressively.
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RPM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials R P M International Inc	$46.69	+0.51 1.10%	$46.81	$46.32	0.80%	373,468 67.90%	550,000
Most Recent Note for RPM - 7/1/2014 12:24:41 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. The 6/16/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +71% on +2% sales revenues for the Feb '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SHLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Schulman A Inc	$39.37	+0.67 1.73%	$39.42	$38.74	1.63%	114,297 82.82%	138,000
Most Recent Note for SHLM - 7/1/2014 12:26:29 PM Reported earnings +39% on +14% sales revenues for the Feb '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation.
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SLXP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Salix Pharmaceuticals	$138.00	+14.65 11.88%	$140.00	$126.60	9.00%	2,667,830 273.90%	974,000
Most Recent Note for SLXP - 7/1/2014 12:28:39 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +67% on +90% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRW - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts T R W Automotive Hldgs	$89.55	+0.03 0.03%	$90.34	$89.87	-0.36%	803,991 101.00%	796,000
Most Recent Note for TRW - 7/1/2014 12:30:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Made gradual progress since the 5/29/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/07/13 and on 2/22/13. Sales and earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$82.56	-0.03 -0.04%	$83.18	$83.77	-1.44%	334,701 69.73%	480,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 7/1/2014 12:39:09 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, recently enduring mild distributional pressure. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 4/07/14 mid-day report. A 2:1 split impacted the share prices on 6/12/13. Earnings increases through Mar '14 were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08.
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WGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Western Gas Equity Ptnrs	$60.92	-1.78 -2.84%	$61.10	$62.85	-3.07%	3,568,203 3,532.87%	101,000
Most Recent Note for WGP - 7/1/2014 12:41:21 PM Proposed a new Public Offering and gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 have shown strong earnings increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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