Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2014
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DOW 16914.3 -109.91 (-0.65%) | NASDAQ 4390.59 -60.94 (-1.37%) | S&P 500 1962.9 -14.75 (-0.75%)

Time of Screening : 7/8/2014 12:06:40 PM Report Released : 7/8/2014 1:18:32 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$46.50	-2.96 -5.98%	$49.40	1,235,621 135.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 913,000	$49.67 -6.38%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 7/8/2014 12:25:36 PM Y - Down considerably today with above average volume amid widespread weakness in China-based companies. Prior highs near $46 define initial support to watch. Color code is changed to yellow after the pullback. Keep in mind that odds are far more favorable for investors who buy while stocks are rising, rather than accumulating on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/27/2014. Click here.
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BWLD - NASDAQ Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$155.74	-2.85 -1.80%	$159.44	299,297 65.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 455,000	$167.36 -6.94%	6/19/2014	$158.52	PP = $159.91 MB = $167.91
Most Recent Note - 7/8/2014 12:40:06 PM Y - Pulling back today amid widespread weakness. Deterioration leading to a close below the prior high close ($156.35 on 3/21/14) would raise greater concerns and completely negate the recent technical breakout. >>> 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	$138.22	-3.55 -2.50%	$144.15	40,775 65.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 62,000	$146.64 -5.74%	6/26/2014	$117.31	PP = $118.90 MB = $124.85
Most Recent Note - 7/8/2014 1:09:04 PM G - Perched near its all-time high and stubbornly holding its ground following considerable volume-driven gains, extended from its prior base. 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	$94.23	-0.42 -0.44%	$94.27	$100.98	-6.68%	565,211 80.29%	704,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 7/8/2014 12:13:01 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line this week. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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ATML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips Atmel Corp	$9.01	-0.29 -3.07%	$9.47	$9.76	-7.74%	4,609,168 94.22%	4,892,000
Most Recent Note for ATML - 7/8/2014 12:15:43 PM Retreating today on higher volume, now -7.7% off its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 6/17/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is 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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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$179.60	-8.40 -4.47%	$188.40	$193.89	-7.37%	2,337,431 70.96%	3,294,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 7/8/2014 12:19:50 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 7/02/14 mid-day report - "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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$47.50	+2.74 6.12%	$48.44	$50.00	-5.00%	60,715 93.41%	65,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 7/8/2014 12:41:33 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with a volume-driven 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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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$580.33	-13.50 -2.27%	$592.75	$622.90	-6.83%	303,526 69.14%	439,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 7/8/2014 12:44:52 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive session after wedging toward its 52-week high. There was a "negative reversal" when last noted with caution in the 4/17/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +30% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings below the +25% minimum for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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FANG - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Diamondback Energy Inc	$85.94	-1.37 -1.57%	$87.11	$93.33	-7.92%	759,839 66.83%	1,137,000
Most Recent Note for FANG - 7/8/2014 12:48:23 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit shortly before it completed a Secondary Offering on 6/24/14. Tallied an impressive streak of gains after it found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members- "Reported earnings +342% on +239% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GBX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Greenbrier Companies Inc	$65.38	-0.47 -0.71%	$66.16	$67.84	-3.63%	491,923 75.22%	654,000
Most Recent Note for GBX - 7/8/2014 12:51:58 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through May '14. Annual earnings have improved since a drastic downturn and losses in FY '09 and '10.
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GMK - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Gruma Sab De Cv Adr	$46.89	-0.81 -1.70%	$47.78	$48.58	-3.48%	31,746 144.30%	22,000
Most Recent Note for GMK - 7/8/2014 12:53:49 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Technically it broke out on 4/24/14 and made steady progress since. Waning sales revenues growth is a concern. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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HNP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Huaneng Pwr Intl Adr	$44.95	+0.07 0.15%	$45.09	$47.07	-4.50%	41,730 122.74%	34,000
Most Recent Note for HNP - 7/8/2014 12:55:40 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and on track for a 10th consecutive gain. Rallying within striking distance of its 2013 high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history for this Chinese Utility - Electric firm has not been strong and steady and its sales revenues growth rate has been sub par."
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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$73.23	-0.80 -1.08%	$74.40	$75.07	-2.46%	1,256,867 89.14%	1,410,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 7/8/2014 12:57:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of gains marked by volume. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$26.15	-1.02 -3.75%	$26.88	$27.83	-6.04%	6,648,636 114.91%	5,786,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 7/8/2014 1:00:03 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, slumping toward its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. 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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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$69.14	+0.37 0.54%	$69.25	$69.20	-0.09%	40,751 88.59%	46,000
Most Recent Note for PAC - 7/8/2014 1:01:53 PM This Mexican operator of 12 airports is perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 1/18/13 mid-day report - "Its sales revenue growth history is below guidelines, but improving in recent quarters through Sep '12 along with stronger earnings."
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$61.08	-2.27 -3.58%	$63.06	$65.07	-6.13%	650,531 65.38%	995,000
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 7/8/2014 1:05:30 PM Pulling back -5.4% off its 52-week high with volume running at an above average pace behind today's 2nd consecutive loss. Reported earnings +16% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +107% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 4th consecutive strong quarterly earnings comparison. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12 after its 5/26/11 IPO at $12."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$232.76	-4.71 -1.98%	$239.41	$239.90	-2.98%	1,767,282 217.38%	813,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/8/2014 1:08:04 PM Pulling back today with higher volume. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied after rejecting AbbVie's $46 Billion inversion takeover bid. This Irish firm from the Medical - Ethical Drugs industry group tallied an impressive spurt of big volume-driven gains in recent weeks yet it was noted with caution 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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VET - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Vermilion Energy Inc	$66.50	-0.83 -1.23%	$67.23	$72.69	-8.52%	20,940 110.21%	19,000
Most Recent Note for VET - 7/8/2014 1:10:03 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Still extended from any sound base. 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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WSCI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics W S I Industries Inc	$8.29	-0.48 -5.47%	$8.71	$9.25	-10.38%	7,958 79.58%	10,000
Most Recent Note for WSCI - 7/8/2014 1:13:05 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -9.3% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +175% on +17% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Feb '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Noted with caution in the 11/01/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base pattern after recent gains with above average volume. It is not an institutional quality stock, so use caution. There are only 2.89 million shares outstanding. It has minuscule sales revenues and earnings, despite impressive percentage increases for the latest quarter ended August 31, 2010.'"
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$27.26	-1.91 -6.55%	$29.15	$29.97	-9.04%	479,889 78.41%	612,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 7/8/2014 1:14:58 PM This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group is retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable loss amid widespread weakness in China-based companies. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in Aug, Nov '13, and Feb '14 quarterly comparisons and sequential quarters showed encouraging acceleration in sales revenues increases. Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$82.79	-1.93 -2.28%	$83.55	$86.02	-3.75%	409,043 68.40%	598,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 7/8/2014 1:18:20 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a recent streak of gains. Reported earnings +82% on +22% sales revenues for the May '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress with no overhead supply to act as resistance since last noted with caution in the 5/07/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28%* on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings increases below the fact-based system's guidelines."*
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