Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, September 1st, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2015
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DOW 16173.2 -354.83 (-2.15%) | NASDAQ 4690.94 -85.57 (-1.79%) | S&P 500 1934.94 -37.24 (-1.89%)

Time of Screening : 9/1/2015 12:26:35 PM Report Released : 9/1/2015 1:43:29 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
AHS -	$32.85	-0.75 -2.23%	$33.07	451,710 59.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 765,000	$37.25 -11.81%	8/5/2015	$34.50	PP = $32.53 MB = $34.16
Most Recent Note - 9/1/2015 12:31:42 PM G - Pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($32.09) with today's 3rd consecutive loss. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns, especially if slumping to a close back in the prior base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/25/2015. Click here.
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ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$155.71	-2.38 -1.51%	$156.98	584,218 65.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 897,000	$176.77 -11.91%	5/29/2015	$155.03	PP = $159.95 MB = $167.95
Most Recent Note - 9/1/2015 1:41:42 PM G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($163.59) which recently acted as resistance. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Found prompt support after undercutting its 200 DMA line on 8/24/15 amid broad market (M criteria) weakness. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AVOL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Avolon Holdings Limited	$28.47	-0.83 -2.83%	$28.91	$31.88	-10.70%	250,576 67.36%	372,000
Most Recent Note for AVOL - 9/1/2015 12:33:09 PM Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line ($26.55). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Powered to new all-time highs after proposing 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. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$49.84	-0.76 -1.50%	$52.00	$54.01	-7.72%	110,397 68.15%	162,000
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 9/1/2015 12:35:28 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line while enduring distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 7/17/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +51% on +6% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history do not match with the fundamental criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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BR - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Broadridge Finl Sltns	$50.95	-1.84 -3.49%	$51.94	$59.51	-14.38%	697,509 108.82%	641,000
Most Recent Note for BR - 9/1/2015 12:38:10 PM Met resistance at its 50 DMA line and now retreating below its 200 DMA line near recent lows. Last noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report -"Reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings increases and underlying sales revenues are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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BRKL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Brookline Bancorp Inc	$10.16	-0.39 -3.70%	$10.55	$11.77	-13.68%	214,794 74.32%	289,000
Most Recent Note for BRKL - 9/1/2015 12:40:37 PM Violating its 200 DMA line with today's big loss. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CRWN - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Crown Media Holdings A	$5.50	+0.15 2.80%	$5.50	$5.37	2.42%	210,088 117.37%	179,000
Most Recent Note for CRWN - 9/1/2015 12:46:10 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance hitting new 52-week highs. It did not form a sound base of sufficient length but found support above prior highs after recently undercutting its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 4 latest quarters through Jun '15. Sales revenues growth rate has been improving in recent comparisons, up +11%,+13%,+11%, and +16% in the Sep, Dec '14, Mar, and Jun '15 quarters, respectively.
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$73.19	-1.30 -1.75%	$73.39	$81.42	-10.11%	1,765,875 67.81%	2,604,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 9/1/2015 12:47:36 PM Violating its 200 DMA line with today's gap down. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Retreated from its 52-week high and violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses, finding support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain after Jul '15 earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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EQIX - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Equinix Inc	$264.38	-5.39 -2.00%	$266.77	$288.50	-8.36%	426,266 59.45%	717,000
Most Recent Note for EQIX - 9/1/2015 12:50:57 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses then rebounded near that important short-term average since last noted with caution in the 8/14/15 mid-day report - "Prior 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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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$25.59	-0.43 -1.65%	$25.74	$26.77	-4.41%	103,791 64.47%	161,000
Most Recent Note for FRME - 9/1/2015 12:28:41 PM Gapped down today. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior sales revenues and quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$606.21	-12.04 -1.95%	$612.86	$678.64	-10.67%	1,559,757 60.76%	2,567,000
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 9/1/2015 12:53:16 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. It stalled after its "breakaway gap" on 7/17/15 and was noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "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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GSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Great Southern Bancorp	$40.36	+0.09 0.21%	$40.45	$42.99	-6.13%	20,636 58.96%	35,000
Most Recent Note for GSBC - 9/1/2015 12:57:38 PM Found support after undercutting its 200 DMA line with volume-driven losses. After earnings were reported +8% on -11% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/20/15 list due to noted technical and fundamental concerns while members were cautioned -"Recent low ($40.11 on 8/12/15) defines important support where any subsequent violation would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal."
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$18.03	-0.16 -0.88%	$18.15	$18.79	-4.04%	79,430 116.81%	68,000
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 9/1/2015 1:02:09 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Quarterly comparisons showed better sales revenues and earnings improvement in the Mar and Jun '15 quarters. Prior history is a concern since its $10 IPO on 7/11/12. Last noted in the 4/19/13 mid-day report, its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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JKHY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Jack Henry & Assoc Inc	$66.21	-1.75 -2.58%	$67.14	$71.75	-7.72%	252,944 65.70%	385,000
Most Recent Note for JKHY - 9/1/2015 1:05:32 PM Noted with caution in 2 mid-day report appearances last week following a near 8-year hiatus, today's loss is undercutting its 200 DMA line ($65.65) which recently acted as support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and earnings increases through Jun '15 have been under the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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MKL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Markel Corp	$820.30	-3.45 -0.42%	$822.86	$898.08	-8.66%	34,362 64.83%	53,000
Most Recent Note for MKL - 9/1/2015 1:07:01 PM Abruptly retreated from all-time highs with volume-driven losses yet stayed well above its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues history is below the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MOH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Molina Healthcare Inc	$73.36	-1.23 -1.65%	$74.49	$82.37	-10.94%	692,001 67.91%	1,019,000
Most Recent Note for MOH - 9/1/2015 1:11:15 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and prior low ($69.90 on 8/24/15) defining important support after slumping back into its prior base. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/04/15. Reported earnings +169% on +52% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MPG - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Metaldyne Performance Group Inc.	$20.00	+1.12 5.93%	$20.04	$21.00	-4.76%	150,465 188.08%	80,000
Most Recent Note for MPG - 9/1/2015 1:16:21 PM Rallying near previously stubborn resistance in the $21 area with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Limited earnings history is a concern. It built a long flat base after rallying from its $15 IPO on 12/12/14.
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$64.26	-0.56 -0.86%	$64.48	$70.26	-8.54%	849,609 57.56%	1,476,000
Most Recent Note for MSI - 9/1/2015 1:17:48 PM The 8/28/15 mid-day report cautioned members- "Has not formed a sound base pattern. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Reported Mar and Jun '15 earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth and prior history is a concern."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$109.32	-2.43 -2.17%	$109.83	$117.72	-7.14%	2,115,371 58.84%	3,595,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 9/1/2015 1:19:58 PM This popular Apparel - Shoe firm found prompt support near its 200 DMA line following damaging volume-driven losses. Met resistance near its 50 DMA line and gapped down today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +26% on +5% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues growth has been sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been steady."
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OXM - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Oxford Industries Inc	$83.53	-0.63 -0.75%	$84.25	$91.24	-8.45%	95,537 62.44%	153,000
Most Recent Note for OXM - 9/1/2015 1:25:29 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Building a base-on-base pattern after rallying to new multi-year highs. Last noted with caution in the 6/11/15 mid-day report after rallying above the $81-82 level to new multi-year highs - "Quarterly comparison through Apr '15 showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases."
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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$83.43	-0.21 -0.25%	$83.55	$84.26	-0.99%	83,695 113.10%	74,000
Most Recent Note for PAC - 9/1/2015 1:26:23 PM Rebounding following a shakeout below its 50 DMA line while consolidating from new all-time highs. Managed a choppy ascent since noted with caution in the 9/17/14 mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. This Mexican operator of 12 airports is perched at its 52-week high following volume-driven gains."
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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$40.00	+2.21 5.85%	$40.48	$43.25	-7.51%	91,808 105.53%	87,000
Most Recent Note for PATK - 9/1/2015 1:29:29 PM Spiking near its 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain today following M&A news. Prior reports cautioned members - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during consolidation. Reported earnings +37% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$71.11	-1.10 -1.52%	$71.69	$81.49	-12.74%	903,932 79.85%	1,132,000
Most Recent Note for RHT - 9/1/2015 1:33:09 PM Slumping below its 200 DMA line today after rebounding above that important long-term average from recent lows following damaging volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 6/19/15 mid-day report when hitting its 52-week high - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$128.00	+0.00 0.00%	$128.71	$130.42	-1.86%	923,029 76.98%	1,199,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 9/1/2015 1:34:52 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high after an abrupt pullback briefly undercut prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on only +7% sales revenues for the May '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$18.57	+0.49 2.71%	$18.68	$18.44	0.70%	1,030,548 119.14%	865,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 9/1/2015 1:38:16 PM Powering to new multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive gain in a streak including a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/28/15 when noted with caution - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the Jul '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings increases. Downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Went through a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution."
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SYKE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Sykes Enterprises Inc	$25.08	-0.07 -0.28%	$25.11	$26.04	-3.69%	126,478 69.88%	181,000
Most Recent Note for SYKE - 9/1/2015 1:39:08 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line on pullbacks since noted with caution in the 5/21/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/09/08."
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VBTX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Veritex Holdings, Inc	$15.50	-0.08 -0.51%	$15.99	$17.95	-13.65%	17,001 65.39%	26,000
Most Recent Note for VBTX - 9/1/2015 1:43:22 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line and above its 200 DMA line which recently acted as support. The 8/18/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +46% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate has shown deceleration and its limited history is a concern since its $13 IPO on 10/09/14."
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