Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND, 2014
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DOW 16971.11 15.04 (0.09%) | NASDAQ 4462.82 4.17 (0.09%) | S&P 500 1974.38 1.06 (0.05%)

Time of Screening : 7/2/2014 12:07:26 PM Report Released : 7/2/2014 12:53:54 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs	$42.66	+0.21 0.49%	$42.88	440,177 64.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 682,000	$47.10 -9.43%	5/21/2014	$44.85	PP = $44.85 MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 7/2/2014 12:10:09 PM G - Relative Strength rating improved to 82 and it has been finding support near its 50 DMA line. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through the $47 level. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/1/2014. Click here.
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BWLD - NASDAQ Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$161.50	-3.49 -2.12%	$163.80	406,122 90.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 447,000	$167.36 -3.50%	6/19/2014	$158.52	PP = $159.91 MB = $167.91
Most Recent Note - 7/2/2014 12:18:20 PM Y - Gapped down today while retreating from its 52-week high. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/19/2014. Click here.
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TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$145.45	+3.47 2.44%	$145.45	36,223 60.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 60,000	$144.42 0.71%	6/26/2014	$117.31	PP = $118.90 MB = $124.85
Most Recent Note - 7/2/2014 12:46:46 PM G - Hitting yet another new high with today's 6th 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
ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$95.62	-1.96 -2.01%	$96.43	$100.98	-5.31%	435,757 60.35%	722,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 7/2/2014 12:11:20 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +106% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, however since a severe downturn in FY '08 it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth history."
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$33.25	+1.72 5.45%	$33.48	$36.49	-8.88%	1,506,507 147.26%	1,023,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 7/2/2014 12:12:36 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 12th gain in the span of 13 sessions. The 7/01/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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ASX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Advancd Semicdtr Eng Adr	$6.81	+0.09 1.34%	$6.84	$6.75	0.89%	433,514 57.88%	749,000
Most Recent Note for ASX - 7/2/2014 12:13:40 PM Gapped up today for another new 52-week high. Reported earnings +40% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$192.12	+0.84 0.44%	$193.89	$191.56	0.29%	2,042,666 59.73%	3,420,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 7/2/2014 12:14:38 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +25% on +59% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/07/14 mid-day report- "Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding."
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BWA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Borg Warner Inc	$67.12	+1.04 1.57%	$67.49	$66.52	0.90%	848,117 68.84%	1,232,000
Most Recent Note for BWA - 7/2/2014 12:16:06 PM Rallying for new 52-week and all-time highs with today's gain. Reported earnings +28% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 2/14/13 mid-day report - "A 2:1 split impacted its share price as of 12/17/13. Prior mid-day reports noted - 'This Auto/Truck -Original Equipment firm's fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.'"
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$47.17	+1.64 3.60%	$47.26	$50.00	-5.66%	37,377 59.33%	63,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 7/2/2014 12:19:25 PM Rallying within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain as it completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CNOB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast ConnectOne Bancorp Inc	$19.32	-0.72 -3.57%	$19.80	$21.27	-9.19%	1,052,168 1,845.91%	57,000
Most Recent Note for CNOB - 7/2/2014 12:22:00 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating following a gap up gain and best-ever close on the prior session. Last noted with caution in the 5/07/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Through Mar '14 its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services China Cord Blood Corp	$5.32	-0.17 -3.10%	$5.48	$5.70	-6.67%	116,485 106.87%	109,000
Most Recent Note for CO - 7/2/2014 12:23:01 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following gains backed by above average volume. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +40% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '14, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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JAZZ - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc	$160.31	+8.85 5.84%	$160.40	$176.60	-9.22%	615,413 75.14%	819,000
Most Recent Note for JAZZ - 7/2/2014 12:26:41 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +18% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter.
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$27.55	-0.18 -0.65%	$27.58	$27.83	-1.01%	3,574,567 60.85%	5,874,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 7/2/2014 12:27:36 PM Perched at its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +157% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since noted in the 1/29/14 mid-day report with caution - "Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +267% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 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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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$37.42	-0.57 -1.50%	$38.12	$38.40	-2.55%	269,177 67.46%	399,000
Most Recent Note for MEI - 7/2/2014 12:28:01 PM Holding its ground stubbornly 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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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$95.94	+1.95 2.07%	$96.40	$98.21	-2.32%	32,633 75.89%	43,000
Most Recent Note for OILT - 7/2/2014 12:31:54 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, trading in a tight range while consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 6/19/14 mid-day report with caution - "It formed a short 4-week "square box" base however it is a late stage and riskier base pattern. Announced a new CEO on 3/04/14. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/19/13 and found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +31% on +49% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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RPM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials R P M International Inc	$45.28	-1.12 -2.41%	$46.29	$46.83	-3.31%	478,464 86.05%	556,000
Most Recent Note for RPM - 7/2/2014 12:33:31 PM Pulling back today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains, abruptly retreating from its new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports 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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RXN - NYSE - Machinery-Gen Industrial Rexnord Corp	$28.59	-0.05 -0.17%	$29.15	$30.94	-7.60%	611,756 70.08%	873,000
Most Recent Note for RXN - 7/2/2014 12:35:02 PM Consolidating in a tight range above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 6/06/14 mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but with sub par sales revenues growth not indicative of great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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SHLM - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Schulman A Inc	$41.50	+1.97 4.98%	$41.93	$39.67	4.61%	363,577 256.04%	142,000
Most Recent Note for SHLM - 7/2/2014 12:36:42 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). Gapped up today for another new 52-week high with its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation.
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SLXP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Salix Pharmaceuticals	$138.18	-1.84 -1.31%	$141.81	$140.83	-1.88%	685,268 64.53%	1,062,000
Most Recent Note for SLXP - 7/2/2014 12:37:20 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. It gapped up on the prior session 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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SNX - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synnex Corp	$73.58	-0.22 -0.30%	$74.57	$79.44	-7.38%	138,434 62.92%	220,000
Most Recent Note for SNX - 7/2/2014 12:42:01 PM Rebounding within striking distance of its best-ever close and it 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 4/08/14 mid-day report following a considerable 4/04/14 "breakaway gap" and volume-driven gain - "Reported earnings +37 on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 28, 2014 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues show encouraging sequential acceleration in recent comparisons but earnings in prior quarters did not meet the minimum +25% earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$91.17	+2.79 3.16%	$94.77	$88.94	2.51%	3,683,501 324.54%	1,135,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 7/2/2014 12:45:20 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Stubbornly held its ground after rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Price/volume action has been mostly bullish since noted with caution in the 4/11/14 mid-day report - "Reported +72% earnings on +86% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2014, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$41.25	+0.78 1.91%	$41.86	$41.18	0.16%	959,412 70.96%	1,352,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 7/2/2014 12:51:02 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 6/05/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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VET - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Vermilion Energy Inc	$69.06	-0.54 -0.78%	$69.79	$72.69	-4.99%	13,092 77.01%	17,000
Most Recent Note for VET - 7/2/2014 12:52:01 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, still extended from any sound base. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Patient and disciplined investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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WGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Western Gas Equity Ptnrs	$60.50	-0.30 -0.49%	$60.99	$62.85	-3.74%	150,393 66.84%	225,000
Most Recent Note for WGP - 7/2/2014 12:53:12 PM Completed a new Public Offering and gapped down on 7/01/14 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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