Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 27th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2014
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DOW 17115.34 8.64 (0.05%) | NASDAQ 4569.94 -0.7 (-0.02%) | S&P 500 1999.75 -0.27 (-0.01%)

Time of Screening : 8/27/2014 12:04:35 PM Report Released : 8/27/2014 12:48:43 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$91.26	-4.88 -5.08%	$96.00	1,660,081 131.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,263,000	$98.28 -7.14%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2014 12:14:19 PM G - Pulling back with above average volume today. Previously noted with caution - "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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STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp	$77.44	+0.39 0.51%	$77.75	16,870 58.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,000	$78.00 -0.72%	8/22/2014	$71.47	PP = $73.97 MB = $77.67
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2014 12:38:44 PM Y - Perched at its 52-week high and rallying further above its pivot point with today's 5th consecutive gain, however recent volume totals have been near average or below average. Gains should be backed by volume at least +40% above average to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point based on its 6/06/14 high plus 10 cents in the 8/22/14 mid-day report (read here). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2014. 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	$23.51	-0.32 -1.34%	$23.77	$24.25	-3.05%	48,335 59.67%	81,000
Most Recent Note for ABCB - 8/27/2014 12:07:26 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss following a streak of volume-driven gains. The 8/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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ANET - NYSE - Computer-Networking Arista Networks, Inc	$82.01	+5.84 7.67%	$82.74	$80.53	1.84%	366,693 106.91%	343,000
Most Recent Note for ANET - 8/27/2014 12:10:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Its Earnings Per Share rating right at the minimum 80+ guideline for buy candidates and its limited history is a concern, yet it has rallied considerably from its $43 IPO on 6/06/14.
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ASX - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Advancd Semicdtr Eng Adr	$6.46	-0.06 -0.84%	$6.52	$6.89	-6.31%	552,017 67.98%	812,000
Most Recent Note for ASX - 8/27/2014 12:12:13 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with recent gains. Reported earnings +38% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain.Noted at its 52-week high with caution in the 7/02/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BKW - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Burger King Worldwide	$30.03	-0.98 -3.15%	$31.20	$33.97	-11.61%	5,860,121 459.62%	1,275,000
Most Recent Note for BKW - 8/27/2014 12:16:26 PM Pulling back following 8/25/14 considerable gap up for a new 52-week high on news it would buy Tim Hortons Inc (THI). Prior mid-day reports 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$53.80	-1.77 -3.19%	$58.00	$56.18	-4.24%	61,807 81.33%	76,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 8/27/2014 12:17:53 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a streak of 5 consecutive gains 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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CRAI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services C R A International Inc	$26.95	+0.23 0.86%	$27.11	$27.57	-2.25%	28,886 58.95%	49,000
Most Recent Note for CRAI - 8/27/2014 12:18:58 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently found support while consolidating above the prior highs and above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +113%* on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain."*
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$11.07	+0.07 0.64%	$11.13	$11.49	-3.66%	2,664,926 72.95%	3,653,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 8/27/2014 12:20:47 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 8/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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HAL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Halliburton Company	$68.59	-1.22 -1.75%	$69.81	$74.33	-7.72%	8,615,211 135.65%	6,351,000
Most Recent Note for HAL - 8/27/2014 12:23:34 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance since retreating from its 52-week high hit after last noted with caution in the 7/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) also is a concern, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$22.41	-0.51 -2.20%	$22.91	$25.07	-10.63%	223,882 57.85%	387,000
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 8/27/2014 12:24:47 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line while making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. 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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M - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Macy's Inc	$62.25	-0.34 -0.54%	$63.10	$62.90	-1.03%	2,549,523 69.79%	3,653,000
Most Recent Note for M - 8/27/2014 12:27:06 PM Rebounded and rallied to new highs since finding support at its 200 DMA line after a damaging gap down on 8/13/14 violated its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the July '14 quarter. The 8/06/14 mid-day report cautioned -"Reported earnings +9% on -2% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Recent quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth and its prior earnings history (including a downward turn in FY '09 earnings) makes it a sub par candidate."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$89.29	-0.47 -0.52%	$90.77	$91.06	-1.94%	236,882 59.82%	396,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 8/27/2014 12:28:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high following recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +8% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in the 1/23/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria). Rebounded following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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SCLN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Sciclone Pharmaceuticals	$6.88	-0.03 -0.36%	$7.02	$7.00	-1.79%	183,537 59.59%	308,000
Most Recent Note for SCLN - 8/27/2014 12:29:17 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following a streak of 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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SLCA - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals U S Silica Holdings Inc	$68.26	+0.79 1.17%	$69.04	$67.67	0.87%	751,331 59.02%	1,273,000
Most Recent Note for SLCA - 8/27/2014 12:31:08 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Last noted with caution in the 8/05/14 mid-day report after finding support above its 50 DMA line - "Earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in Jun '14 quarterly comparison, but prior comparisons were sub par. Completed Secondary Offerings on 3/14/13, 6/06/13, 11/08/13, and 12/09/13. Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/03/13 it found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rallied to new highs."
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SPCB - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Supercom Ltd	$11.67	-0.08 -0.68%	$11.90	$12.19	-4.27%	74,964 61.45%	122,000
Most Recent Note for SPCB - 8/27/2014 12:34:56 PM Perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar and Jun '14 quarters but its prior sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SUSP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing Susser Petroleum Ptrn Lp	$57.35	-1.63 -2.76%	$58.50	$59.99	-4.41%	78,812 123.14%	64,000
Most Recent Note for SUSP - 8/27/2014 12:40:06 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted with caution prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SXI - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Standex Intl Corp	$73.59	+1.92 2.68%	$74.02	$78.49	-6.24%	32,157 59.55%	54,000
Most Recent Note for SXI - 8/27/2014 12:42:00 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Last noted with caution in the 5/06/14 mid-day report - "Its sales and earnings history in recent quarterly comparisons was below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TECD - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Tech Data Corp	$67.25	+0.88 1.33%	$67.71	$71.31	-5.69%	129,808 61.52%	211,000
Most Recent Note for TECD - 8/27/2014 12:44:41 PM Perched near its 52-week high hit on the prior session while on track for a 10th gain in the span of 11 sessions. Reported earnings +53% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 4/10/14 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TFSL - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan T F S Financial Corp	$14.23	-0.04 -0.28%	$14.33	$14.50	-1.86%	304,625 111.99%	272,000
Most Recent Note for TFSL - 8/27/2014 12:45:41 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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	$79.86	-1.19 -1.47%	$80.91	$82.16	-2.80%	2,822,171 386.07%	731,000
Most Recent Note for THI - 8/27/2014 12:46:51 PM Considerable gap up gains this week for new highs came on news the Canada-based 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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TLLP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Tesoro Logistics Lp	$69.59	+0.11 0.16%	$70.24	$75.55	-7.89%	91,285 59.28%	154,000
Most Recent Note for TLLP - 8/27/2014 12:48:23 PM Recent mid-day reports cautioned members - "This MLP is still consolidating below its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases, however prior mid-day reports noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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