Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 8/26/2014 11:49:35 AM Report Released : 8/26/2014 12:33:48 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	$92.58	+1.52 1.67%	$93.23	1,589,288 134.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,182,000	$92.00 0.63%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 8/26/2014 12:01:16 PM G - Has the look of a "climax run" with volume-driven gains getting very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line ($58.50) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/8/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABCB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Ameris Bancorp	$24.02	-0.02 -0.08%	$24.19	$24.25	-0.95%	47,940 60.68%	79,000
Most Recent Note for ABCB - 8/26/2014 11:51:27 AM Perched at its 52 week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. On 12/02/06 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$16.15	-0.46 -2.77%	$16.70	$16.90	-4.44%	24,268 62.23%	39,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 8/26/2014 11:53:24 AM Making a 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +93% on +145% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted repeatedly with caution in prior mid-day reports - "The 2 most recent quarters through Mar '14 showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ATHM - NYSE - Internet-Content Autohome Inc Cl A Ads	$54.90	-0.98 -1.75%	$56.12	$55.88	-1.76%	1,369,386 224.49%	610,000
Most Recent Note for ATHM - 8/26/2014 11:54:39 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 considerable gains on above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Working on the right side of a 5-month cup shaped base. Reported earnings +55% on +70% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution in the 3/05/14 mid-day report with caution - 'Reported earnings +171% on +79% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Limited history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $17 IPO on 12/11/13.'"
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BABY - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Natus Medical Inc	$27.97	+0.60 2.19%	$28.02	$29.55	-5.35%	143,191 60.67%	236,000
Most Recent Note for BABY - 8/26/2014 11:59:45 AM Consolidating -5.1% off its 52-week high and just above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $27 area which define near-term support. Reported earnings +33% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "The lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. The 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/07/08."
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BKW - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Burger King Worldwide	$31.67	-0.74 -2.28%	$33.21	$33.97	-6.78%	14,378,303 1,806.32%	796,000
Most Recent Note for BKW - 8/26/2014 12:03:05 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable gain and new 52-week high on news it would buy Tim Hortons Inc (THI). The 8/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19%* on -6% sales revenues for the Jun '14. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."*
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BRCD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Brocade Comm Sys Inc	$10.26	+0.18 1.77%	$10.30	$10.96	-6.40%	2,411,691 58.72%	4,107,000
Most Recent Note for BRCD - 8/26/2014 12:05:47 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying from its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Last noted with caution in the 4/03/14 mid-day report - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Fundamental concerns remain, and prior mid-day reports noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is 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 6/04/07.'"
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$53.83	+2.09 4.03%	$54.49	$51.91	3.69%	74,034 101.42%	73,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 8/26/2014 12:08:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume, rallying clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Reported earnings +32% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 were noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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CMTL - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Comtech Telecomm Corp	$37.62	+0.81 2.20%	$37.89	$40.48	-7.07%	141,098 123.77%	114,000
Most Recent Note for CMTL - 8/26/2014 12:11:03 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 6/09/14 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings improved in the Jan and Apr '14 quarters but its prior quarterly and annual history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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FBIZ - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest First Business Finl Svcs	$46.88	+1.13 2.47%	$47.46	$49.13	-4.58%	26,470 94.54%	28,000
Most Recent Note for FBIZ - 8/26/2014 12:12:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The 6/27/14 mid-day report last cautioned members -"Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$10.99	+0.16 1.48%	$11.01	$11.49	-4.35%	3,545,583 97.62%	3,632,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 8/26/2014 12:14:43 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +39% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, 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. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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GILD - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Gilead Sciences Inc	$106.40	-1.05 -0.98%	$108.72	$107.53	-1.05%	10,436,511 85.81%	12,162,000
Most Recent Note for GILD - 8/26/2014 12:15:55 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs after a spurt of gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +372% on +136% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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HGSH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml China H G S Real Estate	$8.28	+0.85 11.43%	$8.80	$8.69	-4.73%	1,351,136 445.92%	303,000
Most Recent Note for HGSH - 8/26/2014 12:19:20 PM Tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain and on track for a 4th weekly gain in a row backed by heavy volume. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through the $12 level. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$22.92	+0.09 0.37%	$22.96	$25.07	-8.58%	233,142 60.87%	383,000
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 8/26/2014 12:20:06 PM Still consolidating in a tight range near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +52% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/01/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The China-based firm reported earnings +88% on +76% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison with earnings at or above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Flaws in its annual earnings (A criteria) history previously were noted as a fundamental concern."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$47.04	+1.28 2.80%	$47.05	$46.61	0.92%	270,896 95.05%	285,000
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 8/26/2014 12:21:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line while encountering recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +54% on +19% for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd quarterly comparison showing an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline. Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history does not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/08."
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SCLN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Sciclone Pharmaceuticals	$6.88	-0.02 -0.29%	$7.00	$6.95	-1.01%	291,138 97.37%	299,000
Most Recent Note for SCLN - 8/26/2014 12:22:44 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following a streak of 9 consecutive gains marked by volume, rallying clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +150% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. "
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STKL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Sunopta Inc	$13.16	-0.14 -1.05%	$13.34	$14.20	-7.32%	211,630 75.58%	280,000
Most Recent Note for STKL - 8/26/2014 12:24:39 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +30% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Previously noted a downturn in FY '11 earnings. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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TFSL - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan T F S Financial Corp	$14.44	+0.21 1.48%	$14.44	$14.50	-0.41%	307,594 116.96%	263,000
Most Recent Note for TFSL - 8/26/2014 12:25:47 PM Challenging its 52-week high with volume-driven gains. The 8/25/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20%* on -3% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain."*
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THI - NYSE - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Tim Hortons Inc	$81.59	+6.87 9.19%	$82.16	$77.80	4.87%	10,909,728 2,609.98%	418,000
Most Recent Note for THI - 8/26/2014 12:27:01 PM Considerable gap up gains this week for new highs on news the donut retailer will be bought by Burger King Worldwide (BKW). Fundamentals remain a concern, as was the case when noted in the 5/11/12 mid-day report - "Annual and quarterly earnings history (C and A criteria) is not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$48.40	+1.76 3.77%	$48.62	$49.23	-1.69%	443,655 77.29%	574,000
Most Recent Note for THRM - 8/26/2014 12:30:42 PM Forming a riskier late-stage base after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +148% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. That marked its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings growth improved after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria).
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$202.31	+1.81 0.90%	$203.03	$202.49	-0.09%	7,385 61.54%	12,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 8/26/2014 12:31:41 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today after volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and rallied. Reported earnings +65% on +57% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, the Texas Real Estate Development firm's 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its 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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WRES - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Warren Resources Inc	$6.70	+0.05 0.75%	$7.02	$6.87	-2.47%	807,084 87.44%	923,000
Most Recent Note for WRES - 8/26/2014 12:33:27 PM Hit a new 52-week high and reversed into the red. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Reported better earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '14 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history has been erratic and 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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