Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, August 28th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 2014
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DOW 17087.01 -35 (-0.20%) | NASDAQ 4564.24 -5.38 (-0.12%) | S&P 500 1997.43 -2.69 (-0.13%)

Time of Screening : 8/28/2014 11:56:10 AM Report Released : 8/28/2014 12:44:19 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	$89.00	-0.04 -0.05%	$90.59	1,623,682 123.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,313,000	$98.28 -9.44%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03 MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 8/28/2014 12:01:51 PM G - Finished near the session low with a loss on heavy volume on the prior session and enduring more distributional pressure today. Previously noted with caution - "Has the look of a "climax run" with volume-driven gains getting very extended from its prior base." See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/27/2014. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$82.38	-0.03 -0.04%	$82.48	975,076 71.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,358,000	$87.79 -6.17%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88 MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 8/28/2014 12:23:25 PM Y - Undercut its 50 DMA line ($81.16) earlier today yet it rebounded and is trading near the session high. A damaging violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Did not tally volume-driven gains above the new pivot point cited to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Due to report earnings on 9/09/14. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/11/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$102.38	+0.25 0.24%	$102.54	$102.57	-0.19%	32,303,170 70.37%	45,904,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 8/28/2014 11:59:59 AM Hitting new all-time highs with recent gains topping the 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"
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BKW - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Burger King Worldwide	$31.50	+1.15 3.79%	$32.14	$33.97	-7.27%	2,385,105 162.36%	1,469,000
Most Recent Note for BKW - 8/28/2014 12:03:21 PM Holding its ground following a considerable gap up on 8/25/14 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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CMTL - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Comtech Telecomm Corp	$38.10	+0.40 1.06%	$38.25	$40.48	-5.88%	90,766 77.58%	117,000
Most Recent Note for CMTL - 8/28/2014 12:04:43 PM Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high with this week's volume-driven gains. 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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CO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services China Cord Blood Corp	$5.12	-0.17 -3.21%	$5.30	$5.70	-10.18%	109,952 63.93%	172,000
Most Recent Note for CO - 8/28/2014 12:09:18 PM Rebounded to match its 52-week high this week then encountered more distributional pressure. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/07/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '14, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$52.13	+0.05 0.10%	$52.22	$53.60	-2.74%	200,012 72.21%	277,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 8/28/2014 12:11:13 PM Volume totals have been cooling while hovering near its 52-week high hit since last noted with caution in the 8/07/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21%* on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."*
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HGSH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml China H G S Real Estate	$7.75	+0.56 7.79%	$7.80	$8.80	-11.93%	573,131 156.17%	367,000
Most Recent Note for HGSH - 8/28/2014 12:12:56 PM Tallied volume-driven gains in recent weeks, however the 8/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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JACK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Jack In The Box Inc	$59.27	-0.15 -0.25%	$59.44	$62.90	-5.77%	305,561 74.53%	410,000
Most Recent Note for JACK - 8/28/2014 12:14:38 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and -6% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +59% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 8/08/14 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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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$46.84	+0.98 2.14%	$46.87	$46.54	0.65%	43,501 64.93%	67,000
Most Recent Note for LABL - 8/28/2014 12:18:44 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Previously found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +69% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters had earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
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OME - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Omega Protein Corp	$15.17	+0.03 0.20%	$15.20	$15.27	-0.65%	100,680 62.15%	162,000
Most Recent Note for OME - 8/28/2014 12:20:22 PM Challenging its 52-week high and previously stubborn resistance in the $15 area with today's 12th volume-driven gain in 13 sessions. Reported earnings +100% on +72% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter continuing its streak of impressive earnings increases. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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RES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services R P C Inc	$22.21	-0.28 -1.24%	$22.45	$25.15	-11.69%	484,603 67.78%	715,000
Most Recent Note for RES - 8/28/2014 12:25:23 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line which recently has acted as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 show improving sales and earnings but this Oil and Gas - Field Services firm has an erratic earnings history that is below the investment system guidelines.
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$84.81	-2.86 -3.26%	$84.85	$94.50	-10.25%	1,672,430 165.10%	1,013,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 8/28/2014 12:26:43 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 8/22/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +200% on +22% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following reorganization, trading began on 11/02/12, and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very strong since. Completed a Secondary Offering 7/12/13 and named a new CEO 1/31/14.
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$22.13	+0.12 0.55%	$22.15	$22.14	-0.05%	1,085,447 86.15%	1,260,000
Most Recent Note for SCI - 8/28/2014 12:28:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Stubbornly held its ground following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* guideline (C criteria), not a match with the fact-based investment system."*
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SCLN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Sciclone Pharmaceuticals	$6.66	-0.13 -1.91%	$6.91	$7.02	-5.13%	364,519 116.83%	312,000
Most Recent Note for SCLN - 8/28/2014 12:29:20 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume. A streak of gains marked by volume helped it rally 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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SHG - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Shinhan Financial Gp Adr	$50.98	-0.59 -1.14%	$51.16	$51.69	-1.37%	30,963 63.19%	49,000
Most Recent Note for SHG - 8/28/2014 12:29:58 PM Perched near its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$114.93	+6.90 6.39%	$117.42	$113.18	1.55%	1,950,213 309.07%	631,000
Most Recent Note for SIG - 8/28/2014 12:32:35 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 5/29/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter. Prior earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has been sub par, making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09."
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SLCA - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals U S Silica Holdings Inc	$70.19	+2.19 3.22%	$70.72	$69.42	1.11%	1,078,620 83.29%	1,295,000
Most Recent Note for SLCA - 8/28/2014 12:33:37 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. 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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STN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Consulting Stantec Inc	$68.55	+0.98 1.45%	$68.88	$68.05	0.73%	10,861 108.61%	10,000
Most Recent Note for STN - 8/28/2014 12:36:00 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with gains this week. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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THI - NYSE - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Tim Hortons Inc	$80.13	+0.43 0.54%	$80.59	$82.16	-2.47%	2,527,650 296.32%	853,000
Most Recent Note for THI - 8/28/2014 12:36:13 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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TSU - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign T I M Participacoes Ads	$27.54	-0.60 -2.13%	$28.59	$30.52	-9.76%	1,279,059 136.07%	940,000
Most Recent Note for TSU - 8/28/2014 12:38:54 PM Rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Slumped badly while enduring distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 6/06/14 mid-day report- "Reported +10% earnings on -11% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were also below the +25 minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. It was noted with caution in the 8/03/11 mid-day report - 'Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines. On the rise since technically breaking out on 1/11/11.'"
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$66.71	-8.19 -10.93%	$67.65	$75.69	-11.87%	5,773,394 616.82%	936,000
Most Recent Note for WSM - 8/28/2014 12:41:05 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +8% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 7/16/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 6/05/13 mid-day report - 'Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$35.30	-0.04 -0.11%	$35.31	$35.48	-0.51%	1,843,047 68.36%	2,696,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 8/28/2014 12:43:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 11 consecutive gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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