Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, August 8th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 8/8/2014 12:03:32 PM Report Released : 8/8/2014 1:12:12 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$141.50	+3.05 2.20%	$142.11	62,834 87.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 72,000	$149.89 -5.60%	7/30/2014	$144.24	PP = $149.99 MB = $157.49
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2014 12:53:00 PM G - Erased early losses and found support at its 50 DMA line today while still building on an advanced base pattern. Reported earnings -18% on -15% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns and its color code is changed to green. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/6/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$59.43	+6.24 11.73%	$60.74	$59.07	0.61%	1,175,162 376.65%	312,000
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 8/8/2014 12:07:23 PM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high following Jun '14 earnings news. This Medical - Services firm has not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its shares split 3:1 on 12/31/12. Increasing ownership from 314 top-rated funds in Sep '13 to 330 funds in Jun '14 is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$117.93	+1.43 1.23%	$118.04	$127.00	-7.14%	463,234 58.49%	792,000
Most Recent Note for AMP - 8/8/2014 12:10:32 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 9/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BYI - NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip Bally Technologies Inc	$74.64	-0.86 -1.14%	$76.25	$84.66	-11.84%	716,460 67.46%	1,062,000
Most Recent Note for BYI - 8/8/2014 12:11:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating since a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/01/14 after a proposed sale to Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS). Quarterly earnings increases through Mar '14 were not a great match with respect to the C criteria. 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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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$24.44	+0.06 0.25%	$24.53	$24.99	-2.20%	25,661 82.78%	31,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 8/8/2014 12:11:53 PM Still consolidating above the prior highs and above its 50 DMA line defining support in the $23 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113%* on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain."*
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DDS - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Dillards Inc	$122.10	+0.30 0.25%	$122.20	$125.17	-2.45%	266,920 75.40%	354,000
Most Recent Note for DDS - 8/8/2014 12:14:02 PM Enduring distributional pressure near its 52-week high after wedging to new highs in recent weeks. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +6% on +0% sales revenues for the April '14 quarter. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 5/19/14 mid-day report - "Its sales revenues are not growing, and its earnings history and other characteristics are below the investment system's guidelines."
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EFII - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Electronics For Imaging	$43.80	+0.03 0.07%	$44.11	$47.75	-8.27%	168,142 58.18%	289,000
Most Recent Note for EFII - 8/8/2014 12:15:31 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/21/14 mid-day report - "Pulling back today after challenging its 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +16% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/19/14 mid-day report - 'Fundamentally, earnings have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$41.34	+0.26 0.63%	$41.75	$46.70	-11.48%	308,706 83.21%	371,000
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 8/8/2014 12:21:11 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 5/28/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +33% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% guideline, making it a better match concerning the C criteria. Completed Secondary Offerings 8/30/13 and 9/17/13.
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$107.52	+0.65 0.61%	$107.74	$118.60	-9.34%	796,617 113.32%	703,000
Most Recent Note for HAR - 8/8/2014 12:23:22 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss on the prior session following a report of Jun '14 earnings +37% on +22% sales revenues. Reported Mar '14 earnings +42% on +32% sales revenues but fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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IVZ - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Invesco Ltd	$37.86	+0.05 0.13%	$37.95	$38.86	-2.57%	1,736,111 75.45%	2,301,000
Most Recent Note for IVZ - 8/8/2014 12:25:09 PM Finding support while consolidating near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/31/14 mid-day report - "This investment management firm earned an Earnings Per Share rank of 93. Its Relative Strength rank is right at the 80+ minimum guideline. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below guidelines."
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JACK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Jack In The Box Inc	$61.64	+0.39 0.64%	$61.71	$62.90	-2.00%	290,251 68.78%	422,000
Most Recent Note for JACK - 8/8/2014 12:27:19 PM Gapped up on the prior session, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high. Reported earnings +59% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 5/16/13 mid-day report - "Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$10.26	-0.48 -4.47%	$10.63	$11.37	-9.76%	240,606 110.88%	217,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 8/8/2014 12:30:58 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. There was a considerable "breakaway gap" on 7/31/14. Reported strong earnings increases with sub par sales growth for the Mar and Jun '14 quarters, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 7/16/13 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) 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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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$87.10	+0.17 0.20%	$87.26	$95.00	-8.32%	448,044 59.11%	758,000
Most Recent Note for MCO - 8/8/2014 12:33:15 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line while enduring distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 7/25/14 mid-day report as there was a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high - "Reported earnings +12% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$109.11	+3.95 3.76%	$109.34	$112.20	-2.75%	466,450 111.59%	418,000
Most Recent Note for MGA - 8/8/2014 12:36:43 PM Gapped up today following Jun '14 earnings news, rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain after a streak of damaging losses. It was noted with caution in the 7/10/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings have been improving following a downturn and loss in FY '09."
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PPS - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential Post Properties Inc	$54.35	-0.44 -0.80%	$55.17	$55.91	-2.79%	245,139 72.74%	337,000
Most Recent Note for PPS - 8/8/2014 12:38:22 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/31/14 mid-day report - "Perched at its 52-week high. Sales revenues have not shown strong growth and its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the investment system's guidelines."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$56.75	+0.96 1.72%	$56.81	$57.25	-0.87%	330,032 61.46%	537,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 8/8/2014 12:42:06 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +30% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Action has been choppy since last noted with caution in the 10/30/13 mid-day report - "It rebounded impressively however fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Members may view its Company Profile page under the "Featured Articles and Daily Graphs" tab showing a prior FSU article under the headline, "Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain". It gave a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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SCOR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Comscore Inc	$36.42	-0.38 -1.03%	$37.00	$39.78	-8.45%	144,812 62.69%	231,000
Most Recent Note for SCOR - 8/8/2014 12:44:37 PM Touched a new 52-week high earlier this week but encountered distributional pressure and found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +27% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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SLXP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Salix Pharmaceuticals	$125.46	-8.09 -6.06%	$131.03	$141.81	-11.53%	1,993,165 173.02%	1,152,000
Most Recent Note for SLXP - 8/8/2014 12:47:52 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +109% on +62% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Gains lacked volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 7/10/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, yet it has been enduring distributional pressure following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 7/01/14 for a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +67% on +90% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$35.85	-0.36 -0.99%	$35.89	$37.74	-5.01%	1,696,603 111.25%	1,525,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 8/8/2014 12:49:39 PM Holding is ground after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/01/14 rebounding from below its 50 DMA line to new highs. The 8/04/14 mid-day report cautioned - "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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THS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Treehouse Foods Inc	$78.19	-0.69 -0.87%	$78.72	$83.19	-6.01%	168,653 59.81%	282,000
Most Recent Note for THS - 8/8/2014 12:55:50 PM Held its ground at its 200 DMA line while consolidating after completing a new Public Offering on 7/17/14. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week and all-time highs hit since last noted with caution in the 1/12/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Ownership by top-rated funds has improved from 355 in Dec '10 to 411 in Sep '11."
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$176.05	+0.97 0.55%	$179.00	$179.55	-1.95%	7,599 69.08%	11,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 8/8/2014 12:58:25 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and it is perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +65% on +57% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports -"Prior highs in the $147 area define support to watch on pullbacks. This Texas Real Estate Development firm's 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, so it falls short of the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$50.37	+2.92 6.15%	$50.69	$51.49	-2.18%	194,646 150.89%	129,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 8/8/2014 1:01:55 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and gapped up today rebounding toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +25% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum guideline. The 7/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$31.92	-0.92 -2.80%	$32.99	$33.44	-4.55%	1,488,975 89.27%	1,668,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 8/8/2014 1:06:16 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain rebounding above its 50 DMA line and touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +38% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, helping it fundamentals better match the quarterly earnings growth guidelines. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +38% on +36% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. 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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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$87.01	+1.21 1.41%	$88.20	$90.93	-4.31%	1,403,864 88.02%	1,595,000
Most Recent Note for YY - 8/8/2014 1:11:44 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain challenging its 52-week high. Broader market (M criteria) weakness has recently argued against any new buying efforts. The Chinese Internet - Content firm did not form a sound base pattern, however fundamentals through the Jun '14 quarter just reported remain very strong. Found support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded after a deep consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/19/14 mid-day report. YY was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/27/14 amid widespread weakness in China-related companies.
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