Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, August 4th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 8/4/2014 12:07:01 PM Report Released : 8/4/2014 1:12:09 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	$58.08	+1.25 2.20%	$59.95	904,540 100.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 903,000	$58.50 -0.72%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 8/4/2014 12:10:19 PM G - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line ($47.63) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/21/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BYI - NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip Bally Technologies Inc	$78.11	+0.41 0.53%	$78.70	$84.66	-7.74%	894,239 94.13%	950,000
Most Recent Note for BYI - 8/4/2014 12:17:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain on proposed sale to Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS). Quarterly earnings increases through Mar '14 were not a great match with respect to the C criteria. Last noted in the 1/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "A downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings history (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CAR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Avis Budget Group Inc	$57.20	+0.21 0.36%	$58.07	$61.95	-7.68%	734,052 58.63%	1,252,000
Most Recent Note for CAR - 8/4/2014 12:19:52 PM Recently slumped below its 50 DMA line. Halted its slide with a volume-driven gain on the prior session yet prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$24.47	+0.76 3.21%	$24.69	$24.99	-2.08%	24,509 81.70%	30,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 8/4/2014 12:21:37 PM Still consolidating above the prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support in the $23 area. The 7/30/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113%* on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain."*
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CTAS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Cintas Corp	$63.31	+0.71 1.13%	$64.08	$64.91	-2.46%	306,138 68.03%	450,000
Most Recent Note for CTAS - 8/4/2014 12:26:04 PM Gain today with above average volume is a sign of prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Rebounded within close distance of its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 7/16/14 mid-day report - "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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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$21.77	-0.21 -0.96%	$21.95	$22.34	-2.55%	161,413 83.63%	193,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 8/4/2014 12:29:15 PM Hovering near its 52-week high in the $22 area which was a stubborn resistance level in recent months. Reported earnings +29% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12.
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EXPE - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Expedia Inc	$84.41	-0.05 -0.06%	$84.97	$84.85	-0.52%	1,210,980 70.98%	1,706,000
Most Recent Note for EXPE - 8/4/2014 12:31:39 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however the 8/01/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +61% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/12 due to fundamental and technical concerns."
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IBCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Intervest Bancshares	$9.40	+0.00 0.00%	$9.49	$9.60	-2.08%	214,353 161.17%	133,000
Most Recent Note for IBCA - 8/4/2014 12:38:03 PM Holding its ground at its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on news it is to be acquired by Bank of the Ozarks Inc (OZRK). Fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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IHG - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Intercontinental Hotels	$39.79	+0.13 0.33%	$40.02	$42.54	-6.46%	219,485 68.38%	321,000
Most Recent Note for IHG - 8/4/2014 12:40:29 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line last week. Last noted with caution in the 7/17/13 mid-day report - " Reported earnings +18% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its prior earnings history (A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$26.11	+0.75 2.96%	$26.11	$27.88	-6.35%	31,182 124.73%	25,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 8/4/2014 12:42:59 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses last week. Found support above that important moving average since last noted with caution in 5/20/14 in the mid-day report - "Historic sales and earnings comparisons (C and A criteria) are below guidelines. Featured in the April 2003 CANSLIM.net News, it produced gains of over +223% before eventually being dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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JLL - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Jones Lang Lasalle Inc	$128.72	+1.53 1.20%	$129.15	$131.70	-2.26%	167,936 81.92%	205,000
Most Recent Note for JLL - 8/4/2014 12:44:49 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and it gapped up on the prior session, rallying near its 52-week high. The 8/01/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +46% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings per share increases should be above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Research shows that earnings growth is the single most important indicator of a stock's potential to make a big price move."
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NSC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Norfolk Southern Corp	$100.36	-0.84 -0.83%	$101.24	$108.84	-7.79%	895,395 64.65%	1,385,000
Most Recent Note for NSC - 8/4/2014 12:52:06 PM Above average volume was behind recent losses and it undercut its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +23% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings and sales increases have not been near the guidelines of the fact-based system, and a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$45.29	+0.22 0.49%	$45.56	$48.42	-6.46%	701,740 86.10%	815,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 8/4/2014 12:53:26 PM Endured distributional pressure and tested support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria). It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares fall from 216 in Jun '13 to 208 in Mar '14, not a good sign concerning the I criteria."
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OME - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Omega Protein Corp	$14.04	+0.36 2.63%	$14.12	$15.27	-8.06%	60,591 65.86%	92,000
Most Recent Note for OME - 8/4/2014 12:55:38 PM Hovering near its 50 DMA line, perched within striking distance of its 52-week high and previously stubborn resistance in the $15 area. Last noted with caution in the 6/04/14 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed impressive earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$22.83	-0.53 -2.27%	$23.50	$24.20	-5.66%	740,426 57.80%	1,281,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 8/4/2014 12:57:55 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating from its 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 6/25/14 when the mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on -2% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter. Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern as it suggests there is not great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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REIS - NASDAQ - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Reis Inc	$21.78	+0.09 0.41%	$21.99	$23.36	-6.76%	17,098 61.06%	28,000
Most Recent Note for REIS - 8/4/2014 1:00:24 PM Hovering near its 52-week high and above support at its 50 DMA line. Showed great earnings increases and sales revenues improving in the Jun and Mar '14 quarterly comparisons, but prior comparisons were sub par. Last noted in the 7/07/14 mid-day report with caution - "Its limited earnings history included a downturn in FY '10, a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$21.00	-0.11 -0.52%	$21.19	$21.25	-1.18%	1,352,864 95.21%	1,421,000
Most Recent Note for SCI - 8/4/2014 1:02:20 PM Touched a new 52-week high on the prior session and it is holding its ground today following volume-driven gains. The 8/01/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system."*
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$37.00	+0.16 0.43%	$37.31	$37.18	-0.48%	1,050,995 74.59%	1,409,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 8/4/2014 1:04:42 PM Holding is ground today after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering on 6/04/14. Reported earnings +36% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and it completed an earlier Secondary Offering on 3/04/14.
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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$13.97	+0.49 3.64%	$14.36	$14.10	-0.92%	542,165 182.55%	297,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 8/4/2014 1:08:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground following a considerable gap up gain on 7/24/14. Reported earnings +200% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and raised guidance. The 3 latest quarterly earnings reports have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WLL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Whiting Petroleum Corp	$86.21	+1.81 2.14%	$86.72	$91.00	-5.26%	1,053,847 68.61%	1,536,000
Most Recent Note for WLL - 8/4/2014 1:09:26 PM Reported earnings +37% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$31.07	+1.03 3.43%	$31.52	$30.36	2.34%	599,283 95.43%	628,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 8/4/2014 1:11:37 PM This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group is hitting a new 52-week high with another volume-driven gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong earnings and sales increases for the May '14 quarter. Repeatedly 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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