Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, August 7th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 8/7/2015 12:29:13 PM Report Released : 8/7/2015 1:43:14 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
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$94.59	-0.12 -0.13%	$95.68	$97.72	-3.20%	551,295 80.60%	684,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 8/7/2015 12:31:27 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings of 20 cents per share versus a loss of 4 cents per share on +50% sales versus the year ago period ended June 30th, but fundamental concerns remain. Built a cup shaped base and broke out last week. On 3/24/15 it gapped up on FDA approval of its heart pump. Reported strong Mar '15 earnings, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline. Fundamental concerns remain as its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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ABTL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Autobytel Inc	$17.35	+1.48 9.33%	$18.10	$18.23	-4.83%	296,127 279.37%	106,000
Most Recent Note for ABTL - 8/7/2015 12:33:45 PM Gapped up today rebounding from below its 50 DMA line and challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +63% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 6/01/15 mid-day report when challenging its Feb '14 highs- "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline."
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AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$316.43	-3.20 -1.00%	$321.31	$340.34	-7.03%	1,790,092 82.27%	2,176,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 8/7/2015 12:35:52 PM Pulled back from all-time highs with volume-driven losses testing support at prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +29% on +116% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria.
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AMSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Amsurg Corp	$81.41	-3.31 -3.91%	$84.46	$85.52	-4.81%	272,655 77.02%	354,000
Most Recent Note for AMSG - 8/7/2015 12:38:20 PM Gapped up on 8/05/15 for a new 52 week high while posting gains with above average volume this week. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported +47% on +131% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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BR - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Broadridge Finl Sltns	$55.66	+1.74 3.23%	$55.90	$55.78	-0.22%	444,998 74.92%	594,000
Most Recent Note for BR - 8/7/2015 12:40:17 PM Undercut its 50 and 200 DMA lines with early volume-driven losses today, then managed an impressive "positive reversal" and rallied to new highs. Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings increases and underlying sales revenues are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$32.96	-1.79 -5.15%	$34.11	$35.76	-7.83%	211,651 97.09%	218,000
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 8/7/2015 12:41:50 PM Posted a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains this week for new 52-week highs, but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $43 level. The 8/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but prior quarters were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and on 1/24/13 after its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12."
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CUK - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Carnival Plc Adr	$53.94	-0.49 -0.90%	$54.43	$55.81	-3.35%	234,238 89.06%	263,000
Most Recent Note for CUK - 8/7/2015 12:42:50 PM This UK-based provider of cruise vacations is perched near its 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line and rallied since noted with caution in the 5/26/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new products or services."
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ELLI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Ellie Mae Inc	$77.05	-2.64 -3.31%	$79.54	$82.87	-7.02%	301,396 73.33%	411,000
Most Recent Note for ELLI - 8/7/2015 12:46:36 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line, but it did not form a sound base. Reported earnings +50% on +65% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals remain a concern due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Company has a new CEO as of 2/02/15.
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ESNT - NYSE - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Essent Group Ltd	$26.92	-1.95 -6.75%	$29.10	$29.67	-9.27%	435,062 72.75%	598,000
Most Recent Note for ESNT - 8/7/2015 12:48:52 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss today following Jun '15 earnings. Noted in the 6/15/15 mid-day report with caution - "Technically, it broke out on the prior session and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest comparisons through Mar '15. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) is a concern and it had a choppy history since its $17 IPO on 10/31/13. Completed a new Public Offering on 11/19/14."
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FLTX - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Fleetmatics Group Plc	$50.02	+1.72 3.56%	$52.45	$51.20	-2.30%	318,162 87.89%	362,000
Most Recent Note for FLTX - 8/7/2015 12:58:24 PM Reported earnings +83% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). That helps it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines however sequential quarterly comparisons have shown deceleration in its growth rate. Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Encountered distributional pressure following a technical breakout on 7/27/15, then found support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation.
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GMED - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Globus Medical Inc Cl A	$26.30	-0.61 -2.27%	$26.72	$28.99	-9.28%	399,834 98.97%	404,000
Most Recent Note for GMED - 8/7/2015 1:00:14 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +9% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in the prior comparisons also were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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HOLX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Hologic Inc	$39.97	-0.41 -1.02%	$40.50	$42.48	-5.91%	1,944,977 66.09%	2,943,000
Most Recent Note for HOLX - 8/7/2015 1:01:07 PM Consolidating since gapping up on 7/30/15 hitting a new high when noted with caution in the mid-day report -"Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline. Last noted in the 4/04/12 mid-day report with caution - 'The Medical-Systems/Equip firm's sales and earnings history are not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/28/08.'"
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HRC - NYSE - Medical-Systems/Equip Hill-Rom Holdings Inc	$52.67	-1.94 -3.55%	$55.15	$57.95	-9.11%	457,782 105.24%	435,000
Most Recent Note for HRC - 8/7/2015 1:02:13 PM Reported earnings +5% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss today.
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$37.61	-1.04 -2.69%	$38.66	$39.40	-4.54%	4,253,043 66.60%	6,386,000
Most Recent Note for KR - 8/7/2015 1:03:58 PM Pulling back to its 50 DMA line after wedging to new highs with recent gains lacking volume conviction. Reported +15% earnings on +0% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the not strong and steady above the +15% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a downturn in FY '10.
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$23.29	-0.60 -2.51%	$24.15	$24.50	-4.94%	232,576 115.14%	202,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 8/7/2015 1:05:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains this week. Reported Jun '15 earnings +53% on +49% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports following a rebound from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. The Building - Residential / Commercial firm has a limited history and showed choppy action since its 11/07/13 IPO at $11. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings fell -23% for the Dec '14 quarter versus the year ago period. Sequential quarterly comparisons also show deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate.
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METR - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Metro Bancorp Inc	$30.34	-0.07 -0.23%	$30.55	$31.30	-3.07%	138,542 155.67%	89,000
Most Recent Note for METR - 8/7/2015 1:06:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain 8/04/15 on M&A news. Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the investment system's guidelines, and a lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for its products or services."
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MHK - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Mohawk Industries Inc	$205.28	+8.35 4.24%	$207.39	$204.39	0.44%	1,003,184 209.87%	478,000
Most Recent Note for MHK - 8/7/2015 1:07:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up gain on high volume. Reported earnings +22% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth shows no great demand for new products or services (N criteria)."
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MNST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Monster Beverage Corp	$147.78	+3.33 2.31%	$152.74	$155.83	-5.17%	1,389,470 120.93%	1,149,000
Most Recent Note for MNST - 8/7/2015 1:14:06 PM Reported earnings -4% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses. The past great winner is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guideline. Noted in the 5/12/15 mid-day report - "Reported +13% earnings on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Made gradual progress since gapping up on 8/15/14 following news it would sell a 16.7% equity stake to Coca Cola (KO) for $2.15 Billion in cash. A 2:1 split impacted its share prices as of 2/16/12. Strong annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$57.16	-0.69 -1.19%	$57.33	$60.34	-5.28%	2,290,502 177.97%	1,287,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 8/7/2015 1:17:15 PM This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm gapped down on the prior session. Volume-driven losses while retreating from its all-time high are testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -2% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth. A slight downturn in FY '14 hurt its good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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OCR - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Omnicare Inc	$97.83	+0.71 0.73%	$97.85	$97.25	0.59%	2,525,265 131.87%	1,915,000
Most Recent Note for OCR - 8/7/2015 1:17:50 PM Still perched near its 52-week high following 5/21/15 M&A news. Stubbornly held its ground during a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "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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SGU - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Star Gas Partners Lp	$9.34	+0.06 0.65%	$9.37	$9.98	-6.45%	86,317 72.54%	119,000
Most Recent Note for SGU - 8/7/2015 1:19:01 PM Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) 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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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$72.08	+0.61 0.85%	$72.32	$77.80	-7.35%	101,027 104.15%	97,000
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 8/7/2015 1:21:42 PM Consolidating above support at prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Recently rallied to new 52-week highs and within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported earnings +13% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Previously noted downturn in its FY '11 earnings (A criteria) history has been followed by steady improvement, however fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/20/13 and 9/06/12.
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$84.93	+18.26 27.39%	$85.00	$76.74	10.67%	1,074,059 620.84%	173,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 8/7/2015 1:35:20 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, rebounding following a damaging loss and slump well below its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Reported earnings +76% on +41% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging sales revenues and earnings acceleration helping it better match the fact-based investment system's winning models. Earnings rose +16%, +18%, +44%, and +76% while sales revenues were up +21%, +29%, +32%, and +41% in the Sep '14, Dec '14, Mar '15, and Jun '15 quarters, respectively. Patient investors may watch for a proper new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$65.04	-1.23 -1.86%	$66.03	$70.21	-7.36%	362,276 67.34%	538,000
Most Recent Note for TMH - 8/7/2015 1:37:21 PM Churning heavy volume this week following M&A news, meanwhile making no headway after it hit a new 52-week high. The 8/05/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +30% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Operating under a new CEO as of 9/01/14. Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/12/13, 12/19/12, 9/12/12, and 6/29/12."
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$365.01	-3.38 -0.92%	$369.04	$381.94	-4.43%	20,984 74.94%	28,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 8/7/2015 1:40:44 PM Hit a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session when noted with caution in the mid-day report - "Reported earnings +37% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues increases have been in the +8-10% range, not suggesting truly great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) improved greatly after an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$49.11	-1.76 -3.45%	$50.70	$52.53	-6.50%	3,552,864 229.07%	1,551,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 8/7/2015 1:43:09 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. It is extended from any sound base. Reported +13% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Previously noted downturn in FY '12 earnings is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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