Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 12th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 8/12/2015 12:10:19 PM Report Released : 8/12/2015 1:30:09 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 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
INGN - NASDAQ Inogen, Inc	$49.01	+6.41 15.05%	$50.98	498,004 202.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 246,000	$45.75 7.13%	8/12/2015	$49.01	PP = $45.85 MB = $48.14
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2015 12:58:27 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/23/15 high plus 10 cents. Technically breaking out with a gap up and volume-driven gain today hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line and formed an orderly base above prior highs in the $40 area. Reported Jun '15 earnings +55% on 45% sales, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history and broader market weakness (M criteria) is a concern. Up considerably from its $16 IPO on 2/14/14 followed by a Secondary Offering on 10/30/14. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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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	$99.97	-0.98 -0.97%	$102.15	$101.24	-1.25%	628,459 87.77%	716,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 8/12/2015 12:15:41 PM Touched another new 52-week high today. Very extended from any sound base following volume-driven gains after rising from a cup shaped base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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. 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. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$311.00	-6.49 -2.04%	$316.49	$340.34	-8.62%	1,774,332 82.95%	2,139,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 8/12/2015 12:18:00 PM Pulling back from all-time highs with volume-driven losses and today it undercut its 50 DMA line. The 8/07/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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AVOL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Avolon Holdings Limited	$30.43	-0.26 -0.85%	$30.69	$30.82	-1.27%	228,945 72.91%	314,000
Most Recent Note for AVOL - 8/12/2015 12:20:46 PM Perched at all-time highs, it rallied and proposed a new Public Offering on 8/10/15. Gapped up 7/31/15 on news it is considering M&A offers. Reported +83% earnings on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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BK - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Bank Of New York Mellon	$43.11	-1.56 -3.49%	$44.28	$45.45	-5.15%	3,739,439 65.31%	5,726,000
Most Recent Note for BK - 8/12/2015 12:22:30 PM Retreating from its 52-week high. Earnings history through Jun '15 is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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C - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Citigroup Inc	$56.21	-1.44 -2.49%	$56.97	$60.95	-7.79%	13,307,292 73.14%	18,194,000
Most Recent Note for C - 8/12/2015 12:27:23 PM Retreating further from its 52-week high and gapped down today below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 7/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Sales revenues have waned in recent years."
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CRWN - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Crown Media Holdings A	$4.98	+0.03 0.61%	$5.05	$5.29	-5.86%	120,650 82.64%	146,000
Most Recent Note for CRWN - 8/12/2015 12:32:00 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line and now perched near a new 52-week high hit since last noted in the 7/22/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarters through Mar '15. Sub par sales revenues growth and prior negative earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods leave fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$29.35	-0.03 -0.10%	$29.83	$29.80	-1.51%	3,053,375 67.69%	4,511,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 8/12/2015 12:35:43 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line recently and rallied to a new 52-week high with above average volume behind gains after last noted with caution in the 7/29/15 mid-day report - "Reported +86% earnings on +37% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It may be an interesting turnaround story however, fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05."
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ENH - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Endurance Specialty Hldg	$67.45	-1.03 -1.50%	$68.23	$70.50	-4.33%	496,090 96.70%	513,000
Most Recent Note for ENH - 8/12/2015 12:37:34 PM Stalled after it gapped up for a new 52-week high on 7/31/15 following a big gain marked by volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$656.00	-4.78 -0.72%	$665.00	$678.64	-3.34%	1,449,549 65.47%	2,214,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 8/12/2015 12:41:05 PM Gapped up on the prior session challenging its all-time high following a brief consolidation since its "breakaway gap" on 7/17/15. Noted with caution in the 7/24/15 mid-day report - "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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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$65.92	-1.59 -2.36%	$67.10	$70.65	-6.69%	718,768 88.19%	815,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 8/12/2015 12:43:40 PM Undercutting its 50 DMA line with a small gap down and volume-driven loss today. Last noted with caution in the 6/16/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +2% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 12/30/14. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/05/13. Annual earnings have improved following a downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings (A criteria)."
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$14.41	+1.75 13.82%	$14.84	$14.20	1.48%	382,231 227.52%	168,000
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 8/12/2015 12:45:42 PM Gapped up today and rallied for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Technically, it broke out on 11/05/14 from a one-year base. The low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Stronger sales revenues in the +18-25% range would be considered indicative of truly great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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IBP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Installed Building Products, Inc	$29.05	-0.58 -1.96%	$29.47	$29.65	-2.02%	141,387 69.31%	204,000
Most Recent Note for IBP - 8/12/2015 12:47:22 PM Extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted. Its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Up from its $11 IPO on 2/13/14. Reported earnings +109% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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ICUI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies I C U Medical Inc	$118.13	-1.37 -1.15%	$120.46	$123.33	-4.22%	113,923 81.96%	139,000
Most Recent Note for ICUI - 8/12/2015 12:49:02 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high following news earnings rose +90% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. The 8/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and its sales revenues history is not a match with the minimum guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 296 in Sep '14 to 355 in Jun '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$90.75	-0.21 -0.23%	$90.95	$91.82	-1.17%	288,025 73.29%	393,000
Most Recent Note for INGR - 8/12/2015 1:02:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high and making gradual progress since a big volume-driven gain on 7/30/15. Reported earnings +13% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 1/30/15 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MTD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mettler Toledo Intl Inc	$317.14	-10.36 -3.16%	$327.71	$350.11	-9.42%	157,953 88.74%	178,000
Most Recent Note for MTD - 8/12/2015 1:04:13 PM Slumping near its 200 DMA line with another volume-driven loss today, enduring more distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +9% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter and fundamentals remain a concern. Sales revenues and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to solidly satisfy fundamental guidelines."
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NCLH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Norwegian Cruise Lne Hld	$58.52	-0.86 -1.45%	$59.42	$63.22	-7.43%	1,251,960 88.67%	1,412,000
Most Recent Note for NCLH - 8/12/2015 1:06:16 PM Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 8/11/15, pulling back from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +42% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings rose +17% on +41% sales revenues in the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). New CEO on 1/08/15. After its Jan '13 IPO at $19 it completed Secondary Offerings on 11/09/13, 12/03/13, 3/07/14, 3/09/15 and 5/20/15.
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NMR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Nomura Holdings Inc Adr	$6.89	-0.17 -2.41%	$6.97	$7.32	-5.87%	1,637,827 302.74%	541,000
Most Recent Note for NMR - 8/12/2015 1:09:18 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history and waning sales revenues do not meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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OPB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Opus Bank	$37.65	-1.25 -3.21%	$39.02	$40.00	-5.88%	50,769 65.09%	78,000
Most Recent Note for OPB - 8/12/2015 1:11:03 PM The 8/10/15 mid day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Hovering near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$36.85	-1.16 -3.05%	$38.32	$39.75	-7.30%	416,651 70.62%	590,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 8/12/2015 1:13:39 PM Gapped up on 8/05/15 and rallied above its 50 DMA line, rebounding near its 52-week high. Reported +150% earnings on +47% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Limited history is a concern, and since its $15 IPO on 4/15/14 it completed Secondary Offerings on 5/15/15 and 1/14/15."
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PRAH - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc PRA Health Sciences, Inc	$40.70	-1.31 -3.11%	$41.85	$44.02	-7.53%	133,122 82.68%	161,000
Most Recent Note for PRAH - 8/12/2015 1:16:31 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high and extended from any sound base. Reported +88% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Made steady progress since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +156% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were also above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Limited history is a concern (A criteria) and it is up from its $18 IPO on 11/13/14."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$39.52	-1.88 -4.54%	$41.07	$42.93	-7.94%	333,208 67.73%	492,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 8/12/2015 1:18:29 PM Violating its 50 DMA line today. Last noted with caution in the 7/16/15 mid-day report - "Reported +12% earnings increases on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving following losses in FY '08 - '10."
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SHEN - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Shenandoah Telecommctns	$41.45	-1.33 -3.11%	$42.93	$44.20	-6.22%	64,961 85.48%	76,000
Most Recent Note for SHEN - 8/12/2015 1:20:32 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on M&A news when the 8/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recently found support near its 200 DMA line. Sales revenues and earnings increases through the Jun '15 quarterly comparison were sub par and its annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$83.69	-1.15 -1.35%	$84.80	$85.36	-1.96%	185,721 85.19%	218,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 8/12/2015 1:24:07 PM Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high following a big gap up gain on 8/07/15, promptly rebounding following a damaging loss and slump well below its 50 DMA line. Broader market weakness (M criteria) is a concern and prior mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +76% on +41% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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VRSN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Verisign Inc	$70.15	-0.71 -1.00%	$70.77	$71.82	-2.33%	600,353 67.23%	893,000
Most Recent Note for VRSN - 8/12/2015 1:26:58 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on 7/24/15 followed by additional gains on volume. The 7/24/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarters were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 4/24/15 mid-day report."
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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$127.78	-4.82 -3.63%	$132.46	$137.39	-6.99%	362,367 78.10%	464,000
Most Recent Note for WAT - 8/12/2015 1:27:54 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's damaging volume-driven loss. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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WTFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Wintrust Financial Corp	$52.61	-0.79 -1.48%	$53.26	$55.79	-5.70%	304,806 110.44%	276,000
Most Recent Note for WTFC - 8/12/2015 1:30:06 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss today. That short-term average recently acted as support. The 7/28/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth has not been strong."
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