Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, July 14th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JULY 14TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 7/14/2014 12:00:55 PM Report Released : 7/14/2014 12:49:04 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$52.91	+2.24 4.41%	$53.38	562,484 58.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 958,000	$51.25 3.23%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 7/14/2014 12:09:33 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting more extended from its prior base. Managed a "positive reversal" on 7/10/14 after trading down considerably, likely prompting disciplined investors to sell if it fell more than -7% from their purchase price. Any stock which is sold can be bought back later if strength returns, however rule number one is to always limit losses while they are small. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/27/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$35.39	+0.76 2.19%	$35.72	$37.08	-4.56%	650,039 63.42%	1,025,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 7/14/2014 12:03:22 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance approaching its 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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BBNK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bridge Capital Holdings	$23.02	-0.13 -0.56%	$24.02	$25.12	-8.36%	29,143 132.47%	22,000
Most Recent Note for BBNK - 7/14/2014 12:04:45 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line today following 5 consecutive losses, retreating from its 52-week high. The 7/11/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +4% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BFR - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks B B V A Banco Frances Sa	$13.80	-0.16 -1.15%	$14.15	$14.16	-2.54%	198,745 58.45%	340,000
Most Recent Note for BFR - 7/14/2014 12:06:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains on near average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its prior consolation. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fundamentals for this Argentine bank are 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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CLR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Drilling &; Explorati Continental Res Inc	$151.65	+0.12 0.08%	$153.40	$159.24	-4.77%	866,885 101.99%	850,000
Most Recent Note for CLR - 7/14/2014 12:11:32 PM Reported earnings +26% on +38% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, an improvement after the Dec '13 period came in below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress after noted with caution in the 2/27/14 mid-day report - "Prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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COO - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cooper Companies Inc	$150.73	+0.52 0.35%	$151.02	$150.44	0.19%	335,711 69.94%	480,000
Most Recent Note for COO - 7/14/2014 12:13:14 PM Reported earnings +9% on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/12.
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EMES - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Field Services Emerge Energy Svcs LP	$108.01	+0.70 0.65%	$109.80	$116.99	-7.68%	298,341 61.26%	487,000
Most Recent Note for EMES - 7/14/2014 12:17:08 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 6/20/14 and it is consolidating -7.3% off its 52-week high today. Forming a new late-stage base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +79% on +80% sales revenues of the Mar '14 quarter. 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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HNP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Huaneng Pwr Intl Adr	$47.49	+0.49 1.04%	$47.55	$47.07	0.89%	56,582 138.00%	41,000
Most Recent Note for HNP - 7/14/2014 12:18:22 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of gains marked by volume, also topping 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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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$42.09	+0.13 0.31%	$42.40	$42.54	-1.06%	447,314 176.11%	254,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 7/14/2014 12:19:23 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today while tallying a volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since a considerable gap up on 5/02/14. Reported earnings +18% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Its prior earnings history (A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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KOG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp	$15.00	+0.77 5.38%	$15.11	$14.89	0.71%	19,991,329 360.66%	5,543,000
Most Recent Note for KOG - 7/14/2014 12:21:56 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's considerable gain. Reported earnings +0% on +56% sales revenues in the Mar '14 quarter. Last noted in the 11/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain for this firm in the Oil & Gas - US Exploration/Production industry after it reported earnings +20% on +102% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$20.10	+0.69 3.55%	$20.30	$20.83	-3.50%	130,518 115.50%	113,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 7/14/2014 12:23:10 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gap up gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It has not formed a sound base pattern, but faces very little resistance due to overhead supply. Limited history is a concern, yet it is up from its 11/07/13 IPO at $11. Quarterly earnings increases through the Mar '14 quarter have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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NTL - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Nortel Inversora Sa Adr	$24.01	+0.12 0.50%	$24.39	$26.37	-8.95%	13,127 65.64%	20,000
Most Recent Note for NTL - 7/14/2014 12:23:33 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line again since noted with caution in the 6/26/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings -25% on -21% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. This thinly traded Argentinian Telecom Services firm is perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OAS - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Oasis Petroleum Inc	$55.56	+0.33 0.60%	$56.67	$57.46	-3.31%	1,016,021 73.57%	1,381,000
Most Recent Note for OAS - 7/14/2014 12:24:22 PM The 6/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings -3% on +41% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show decelerating sales revenues increases for the past 2 years. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, then impressive growth in recent years. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has an A+ Relative Strength Rating which is reassuring with respect to the L criteria."
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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$60.05	+6.74 12.64%	$60.80	$61.32	-2.07%	163,262 526.65%	31,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 7/14/2014 12:26:29 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 6/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Mar '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '13 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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QCOR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$96.25	+3.29 3.54%	$96.65	$96.44	-0.20%	1,456,019 90.38%	1,611,000
Most Recent Note for QCOR - 7/14/2014 12:28:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain. The 4/09/14 mid-day report noted - "Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain on 4/07/14 news of a merger/acquisition agreement whereby Questcor shareholders will receive $30.00 in cash and 0.897 Mallinckrodt Plc shares for each share they own. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price."
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R - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Ryder System Inc	$88.74	+1.37 1.57%	$89.85	$89.57	-0.93%	331,383 72.51%	457,000
Most Recent Note for R - 7/14/2014 12:37:58 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$252.49	+3.43 1.38%	$254.90	$252.99	-0.20%	2,710,115 301.79%	898,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/14/2014 12:39:48 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average 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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TEL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Te Connectivity Ltd	$63.60	+0.39 0.62%	$63.67	$64.03	-0.67%	794,635 58.22%	1,365,000
Most Recent Note for TEL - 7/14/2014 12:42:02 PM Perched near its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. 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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TRW - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts T R W Automotive Hldgs	$101.02	-0.45 -0.44%	$103.37	$101.98	-0.94%	836,673 75.38%	1,110,000
Most Recent Note for TRW - 7/14/2014 12:44:24 PM Powered to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains last week after a proposed merger with a German company. 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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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$22.49	+0.09 0.39%	$22.61	$23.07	-2.51%	5,261,453 58.49%	8,995,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/14/2014 12:45:30 PM Retreating from its 52-week high following a negative reversal on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +15% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentally it does not meet the investment system guidelines because prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady."
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WLL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Whiting Petroleum Corp	$84.38	+5.84 7.44%	$84.44	$82.35	2.47%	3,702,770 312.47%	1,185,000
Most Recent Note for WLL - 7/14/2014 12:48:35 PM Reported earnings +21% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Last noted in the 10/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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