Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH, 2014
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DOW 17129.12 68.44 (0.40%) | NASDAQ 4435.06 18.67 (0.42%) | S&P 500 1980.58 7.3 (0.37%)

Time of Screening : 7/16/2014 12:13:24 PM Report Released : 7/16/2014 1:09:52 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$64.01	+1.16 1.85%	$64.91	$64.45	-0.68%	449,065 93.17%	482,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 7/16/2014 12:16:03 PM Gain today with above average volume hitting a new 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria) in comparisons through May '14 while sales revenues increases have only been in the +3-8% range.
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DRII - NYSE - Leisure-Lodging Diamond Resorts Intl Inc	$22.09	-0.27 -1.21%	$22.55	$23.83	-7.30%	419,619 94.08%	446,000
Most Recent Note for DRII - 7/16/2014 12:18:01 PM Consolidating after a "negative reversal" on 6/27/14 at a new 52-week high. Last noted in the 5/12/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong earnings increase in the Mar '14 quarter, but its limited history is a concern while trading up from its $14* IPO on 7/19/13."*
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$48.20	-1.12 -2.27%	$49.44	$52.07	-7.43%	1,773,641 137.17%	1,293,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 7/16/2014 12:19:58 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss on higher volume triggering a technical sell signal. 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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GILD - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Gilead Sciences Inc	$86.38	-2.62 -2.94%	$89.44	$90.74	-4.80%	7,552,988 71.01%	10,637,000
Most Recent Note for GILD - 7/16/2014 12:22:22 PM Retreating with above average volume behind today's 2nd consecutive loss after wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 6/09/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +208% on +97% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$42.11	-0.02 -0.05%	$42.15	$42.54	-1.01%	431,530 156.35%	276,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 7/16/2014 12:22:52 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high today, churning above average volume. 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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KLAC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate K L A Tencor Corp	$74.16	-0.07 -0.09%	$75.38	$75.40	-1.64%	1,454,628 107.75%	1,350,000
Most Recent Note for KLAC - 7/16/2014 12:24:23 PM Enduring mild distributional pressure while perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains marked by volume. Recent mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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KOG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp	$15.41	+0.50 3.35%	$15.45	$15.17	1.58%	7,115,264 117.63%	6,049,000
Most Recent Note for KOG - 7/16/2014 12:25:46 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +0%* on +56% sales revenues in the Mar '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain for this firm in the Oil & Gas - US Exploration/Production industry."*
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$20.55	-0.39 -1.86%	$21.45	$22.21	-7.47%	89,957 73.74%	122,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 7/16/2014 12:27:49 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on the prior session. Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain on 7/14/14 but prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. The Building - Residential /Commercial industry group has a mediocre Group Relative Strength rating of 44, not reassuring concerning the L criteria. 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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NS - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Nustar Energy Lp	$67.84	+1.08 1.62%	$68.33	$67.10	1.10%	360,801 77.59%	465,000
Most Recent Note for NS - 7/16/2014 12:29:09 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 7/03/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$11.90	+0.32 2.76%	$11.94	$12.25	-2.86%	225,688 265.52%	85,000
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 7/16/2014 12:30:39 PM Gapped up today for a volume-driven gain approaching its 52-week high. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line while prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This low-priced Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel found support at its 200 DMA line in prior months. Recent quarterly comparisons in Dec '13 and Mar '14 showed sales and earnings improving, but its prior earnings history has been quite erratic and below the investment system's guidelines."
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$50.83	+0.13 0.26%	$51.92	$50.95	-0.24%	74,278 83.46%	89,000
Most Recent Note for OILT - 7/16/2014 12:32:43 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Shares split 2:1 effective 7/15/14. It was 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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PFBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Premier Financial Bncorp	$16.34	+0.16 0.99%	$16.36	$16.99	-3.83%	9,055 75.46%	12,000
Most Recent Note for PFBI - 7/16/2014 12:34:31 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range near its 52-week high. Tallied additional volume-driven gains since last noted with caution in the 6/24/14 mid-day report - "Recently rallied from a long flat base pattern. Reported earnings +46% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$61.99	+0.85 1.39%	$62.95	$62.25	-0.42%	34,738 89.07%	39,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 7/16/2014 12:36:37 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain including a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 7/11/14. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation then rebounded promptly. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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PPG - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates P P G Industries	$205.95	+0.39 0.19%	$207.19	$213.01	-3.31%	372,934 70.23%	531,000
Most Recent Note for PPG - 7/16/2014 12:39:31 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks since its 6/30/14 gap up gain for a new 52-week high. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 4/17/14 mid-day report - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SHPG - NASDAQ - Medical-Ethical Drugs Shire Plc Ads	$244.82	-4.73 -1.90%	$248.25	$255.70	-4.25%	1,550,666 152.62%	1,016,000
Most Recent Note for SHPG - 7/16/2014 12:40:11 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high following a streak of 4 consecutive gains 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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ST - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Sensata Technologies Hdg	$47.97	-0.25 -0.52%	$48.47	$48.46	-1.01%	671,448 69.87%	961,000
Most Recent Note for ST - 7/16/2014 12:42:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. No overhead supply exists to act as resistance. Through Mar '14 its quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$86.26	-2.35 -2.65%	$88.89	$94.77	-8.98%	994,728 78.70%	1,264,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 7/16/2014 12:45:17 PM Retreating from its 52-week high, slumping toward its 50 DMA line with today's 7th loss in the span of 8 sessions. Reported earnings +182% on +127% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 7/03/14 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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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$106.11	-0.98 -0.92%	$107.43	$109.73	-3.30%	113,245 72.59%	156,000
Most Recent Note for TFX - 7/16/2014 12:51:43 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high, building on an orderly base. Reported earnings +15% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly and annual 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	$21.22	-1.26 -5.59%	$21.70	$23.07	-8.04%	21,037,568 232.20%	9,060,000
Most Recent Note for TSM - 7/16/2014 12:55:30 PM Reported earnings +18% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Gapped down today for a considerable loss, testing support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 7/14/14 mid-day report - "Retreating from its 52-week high following a negative reversal on the prior session. 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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TWX - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Time Warner Inc	$82.55	+11.54 16.25%	$84.40	$73.07	12.97%	41,412,852 754.33%	5,490,000
Most Recent Note for TWX - 7/16/2014 12:59:09 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain hitting a new 52-week high after rejecting a bid from Fox. Reported earnings +20% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Last noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$96.06	+4.23 4.61%	$96.87	$98.89	-2.86%	1,155,852 165.59%	698,000
Most Recent Note for UHS - 7/16/2014 1:00:45 PM Gapped up today after finding support at its 50 DMA line, rallying near its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +11% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in the 12/19/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - 'Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS).'"
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$80.14	-0.61 -0.76%	$81.42	$84.44	-5.09%	301,566 67.77%	445,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 7/16/2014 1:02:21 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/01/14 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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WLL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Whiting Petroleum Corp	$86.00	+2.20 2.63%	$86.28	$86.20	-0.23%	1,152,147 88.15%	1,307,000
Most Recent Note for WLL - 7/16/2014 1:08:28 PM Reported earnings +12% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up on 7/14/14 and gapped up again today hitting another new 52-week high with considerable volume-driven gains. The 10/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$70.02	-0.20 -0.28%	$70.82	$73.45	-4.67%	702,932 80.80%	870,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 7/16/2014 1:09:33 PM Consolidating above its prior highs and 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress since its considerable gap up gain for new highs when noted with caution in the 5/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 6/05/13 mid-day report - 'Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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