Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 21ST, 2015
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Time of Screening : 7/21/2015 12:01:50 PM Report Released : 7/21/2015 12:57:10 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$90.55	-4.99 -5.22%	$94.36	$96.58	-6.24%	573,267 234.95%	244,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 7/21/2015 12:05:58 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Reported +28% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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BSTC - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Biospecifics Technologie	$59.34	+0.84 1.44%	$63.87	$59.14	0.34%	97,852 165.85%	59,000
Most Recent Note for BSTC - 7/21/2015 12:09:31 PM Hit another new high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session, breaking out of a tight range. Following a "negative reversal" on 6/23/15, prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. While testing support at its 200 DMA line, it was noted with caution in the 4/28/15 mid-day report - 'Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Dec '14.'"
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CBF - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Capital Bank Financial	$30.17	+0.21 0.70%	$30.55	$30.50	-1.08%	64,712 82.96%	78,000
Most Recent Note for CBF - 7/21/2015 12:10:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported +13% earnings on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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CFG - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Citizens Financial Group, Inc	$27.00	-0.96 -3.43%	$27.58	$28.71	-5.96%	4,514,246 86.28%	5,232,000
Most Recent Note for CFG - 7/21/2015 12:14:00 PM Rebounded from early lows after gapping down today undercutting its 50 DMA line and prior lows. Reported earnings +8% on -16% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. There was a "negative reversal" on 6/08/15 at its 52-week high and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Extended from any sound base. Sales revenues growth has been sub par, no indicative of great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$28.59	+0.03 0.11%	$28.65	$29.35	-2.59%	17,906,415 79.60%	22,496,000
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 7/21/2015 12:15:00 PM Reported earnings +9% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Perched at its all-time high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however sub par fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline."
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ESXB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Community Bankers Trust	$5.01	-0.08 -1.57%	$5.10	$5.18	-3.28%	125,202 305.37%	41,000
Most Recent Note for ESXB - 7/21/2015 12:16:46 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings -25% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 9/30/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$98.33	+0.42 0.43%	$99.24	$98.60	-0.27%	22,204,311 89.59%	24,785,000
Most Recent Note for FB - 7/21/2015 12:17:43 PM Hitting new all-time highs again today, getting more extended from the previously noted advanced "3-weeks tight" base above prior highs. Reports Jun '15 earnings on 7/29/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Earnings +20% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system, raising fundamental concerns. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/15.
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$36.27	-0.03 -0.08%	$38.00	$38.30	-5.30%	29,653 76.03%	39,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 7/21/2015 12:18:24 PM Reported earnings +23% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were sub par. Consolidating near support at its 50 DMA line and above prior highs in the $35 area. Tested support at its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 11/11/14 mid-day report with caution.
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$669.63	+6.61 1.00%	$671.42	$674.47	-0.72%	1,661,606 84.09%	1,976,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 7/21/2015 12:19:34 PM Holding its ground perched at all-time highs following a "breakaway gap" on 7/17/15. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08.
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GOOGL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl A	$701.34	+8.50 1.23%	$702.96	$703.00	-0.24%	1,734,745 85.46%	2,030,000
Most Recent Note for GOOGL - 7/21/2015 12:19:51 PM Holding its ground perched at all-time highs following a "breakaway gap" on 7/17/15. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08.
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GPI - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Group I Automotive Inc	$90.50	-3.11 -3.32%	$93.68	$94.95	-4.69%	211,985 89.82%	236,000
Most Recent Note for GPI - 7/21/2015 12:25:29 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss on above average volume. Wedged into new high territory in recent weeks with gains lacking great volume conviction. Due to report Jun '15 earnings on 7/23/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +24% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, a notch below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were strong, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$31.06	-0.17 -0.54%	$31.45	$32.41	-4.17%	158,360 83.35%	190,000
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 7/21/2015 12:28:23 PM Fundamental concerns were raised as it reported earnings +0% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarters were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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HXL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Hexcel Corp	$48.24	-3.15 -6.13%	$49.58	$52.89	-8.79%	1,520,443 367.26%	414,000
Most Recent Note for HXL - 7/21/2015 12:31:03 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and retesting prior lows in the $48 area which recently acted as support. Reported earnings 15% on 1% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, the Aerospace/Defense firm's 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$112.95	-4.28 -3.65%	$116.64	$118.57	-4.74%	343,013 125.19%	274,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 7/21/2015 12:33:30 PM Pulling back to its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, however its brief consolidation above its 50 DMA line is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Due to report Jun '15 earnings on 7/22/15, which may add to volatility. Patient investors may watch for a proper base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +35% on +66% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$18.42	-0.24 -1.29%	$18.74	$18.79	-1.97%	162,741 176.89%	92,000
Most Recent Note for LION - 7/21/2015 12:34:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following 9 consecutive gains in an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +59% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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MASI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies Masimo Corp	$39.96	+1.28 3.31%	$41.41	$39.91	0.13%	779,089 262.32%	297,000
Most Recent Note for MASI - 7/21/2015 12:41:35 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain clearing a brief consolidation, not a sufficient length base. Held its ground and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 5/07/15 mid-day report - "Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '14 and Mar '15 quarters. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$55.99	-3.90 -6.50%	$61.31	$60.34	-7.22%	1,383,551 307.46%	450,000
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 7/21/2015 12:44:15 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following 8 consecutive gains. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $68 level. Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record.
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$1,402.95	+2.95 0.21%	$1,434.46	$1,425.41	-1.58%	19,778 82.41%	24,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 7/21/2015 12:48:13 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +44% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns.
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PNK - NYSE - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Pinnacle Entertainment	$40.09	+0.34 0.86%	$41.66	$40.70	-1.50%	1,372,019 203.26%	675,000
Most Recent Note for PNK - 7/21/2015 12:49:49 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. Stayed in a mostly tight trading range following a streak of gains after its considerable "breakaway gap" on 3/09/15 news of its planned real estate asset sale. Reported earnings +18% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SCVL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Shoe Carnival Inc	$27.59	-1.03 -3.60%	$28.85	$30.00	-8.03%	72,094 85.83%	84,000
Most Recent Note for SCVL - 7/21/2015 12:52:36 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. The $30 area defines a stubborn resistance level. Last noted with caution in the 5/22/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$30.84	+1.21 4.07%	$31.64	$29.80	3.48%	140,652 98.36%	143,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 7/21/2015 12:53:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation and managed an impressive streak of volume-driven gains after its "breakaway gap" on 5/18/15. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '14, and Mar '15 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain. Prior 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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UFCS - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance United Fire Group Inc	$35.25	-0.14 -0.40%	$35.68	$36.00	-2.08%	45,423 89.06%	51,000
Most Recent Note for UFCS - 7/21/2015 12:55:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system."
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$33.91	-0.87 -2.50%	$34.86	$36.27	-6.51%	95,772 88.68%	108,000
Most Recent Note for VASC - 7/21/2015 12:56:19 PM Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines".
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WSO - NYSE - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds Watsco Inc	$126.87	-0.17 -0.13%	$128.18	$131.10	-3.23%	212,715 87.90%	242,000
Most Recent Note for WSO - 7/21/2015 12:57:06 PM Rallying from support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and sub par sales growth is a concern. There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high when the 4/15/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings rose +38%* on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, but prior quarters have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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