Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2014
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DOW 17108.34 40.78 (0.24%) | NASDAQ 4579.17 -19.02 (-0.41%) | S&P 500 2003.56 1.28 (0.06%)

Time of Screening : 9/3/2014 12:06:54 PM Report Released : 9/3/2014 1:10:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$88.82	-0.92 -1.02%	$92.70	1,295,863 90.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,438,000	$90.00 -1.31%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88 MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 12:55:03 PM Y - Reversed into the red after early gains today trading above its "max buy" level. Hit a new 52-week high and rallied above its pivot point triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal on the prior session with a considerable gain backed by more than 3 times average volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Subsequent violations of the 50 DMA line or the 8/28/14 low ($79.71) would trigger technical sell signals. Reports earnings on 9/09/14 and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> 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	$99.25	-4.05 -3.92%	$103.20	$103.74	-4.33%	63,665,490 138.90%	45,837,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 9/3/2014 12:12:22 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high today with a volume-driven loss after recently topping its 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and rallied since 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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AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$47.35	-1.82 -3.70%	$47.65	$50.02	-5.34%	3,506,653 433.46%	809,000
Most Recent Note for AER - 9/3/2014 12:14:06 PM Gapped down today with a volume-driven loss retreating from its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +119% on +227% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed little growth in sales revenues, and its 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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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$34.61	-0.64 -1.82%	$36.72	$36.49	-5.15%	1,240,789 118.96%	1,043,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 9/3/2014 12:17:03 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. A spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a bullish reverse-head-and-shoulders base. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/03/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals have not been a match with the fact-based investment system since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13. "
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AMOT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Allied Motion Tech	$16.68	-0.52 -3.02%	$17.30	$17.44	-4.36%	30,203 75.51%	40,000
Most Recent Note for AMOT - 9/3/2014 12:21:31 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance churning above average volume today at its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +93% on +145% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$84.75	-0.27 -0.32%	$86.19	$85.14	-0.46%	1,584,556 87.26%	1,816,000
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 9/3/2014 12:24:31 PM Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm is perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today following considerable volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Rallying from a riskier "late-stage" base. Reported earnings +70% on +97% sales revenues for the July '14 quarter. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$225.37	+0.57 0.25%	$231.40	$229.60	-1.84%	2,902,538 92.91%	3,124,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 9/3/2014 12:25:55 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today then reversed into the red. Tallied a volume-driven gain on the prior session after holding its ground in a tight range during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +36% on +57% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/07/14 mid-day report- 'Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.'"
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CDW - NASDAQ - Computer-Tech Services C D W Corp	$31.70	-1.44 -4.35%	$32.20	$33.80	-6.21%	1,212,504 199.10%	609,000
Most Recent Note for CDW - 9/3/2014 12:31:12 PM Gapped down today trading near its 50 DMA line. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 9/02/14 while perched near its 52-week high. Completed 3 earlier Secondary Offerings as it rallied from its $17 IPO on 6/27/13. Quarterly earnings increases in 3 latest comparisons through Jun '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but sales revenues growth has been sub par.
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CNS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Cohen & Steers Inc	$43.78	+0.07 0.16%	$44.07	$45.02	-2.75%	81,666 83.33%	98,000
Most Recent Note for CNS - 9/3/2014 12:33:39 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs.
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$38.80	-2.13 -5.20%	$39.80	$42.66	-9.05%	12,845,853 108.34%	11,857,000
Most Recent Note for DAL - 9/3/2014 12:35:40 PM Down with above average volume today testing support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Retreating from its 52-week high since a "negative reversal" on 6/05/14. Sub par sales revenues growth rate reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$25.61	-0.80 -3.03%	$25.82	$26.57	-3.61%	306,657 141.97%	216,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 9/3/2014 12:38:40 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high. Made progress well above the $22 area which was a stubborn resistance level since last noted with caution in the 8/04/14 - "Reported earnings +29% on +36% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12."
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EFII - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale Electronics For Imaging	$44.20	-0.57 -1.27%	$44.87	$47.75	-7.43%	477,279 166.30%	287,000
Most Recent Note for EFII - 9/3/2014 12:39:38 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 8/15/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +16% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/19/14 mid-day report - 'Fundamentally, earnings have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$56.90	-0.35 -0.61%	$57.90	$57.50	-1.04%	1,485,960 92.70%	1,603,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 9/3/2014 12:41:11 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt, rallying unhindered by resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly results showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria) and sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a downturn in FY '10."
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$11.65	+0.55 4.91%	$11.83	$11.49	1.35%	5,304,930 150.32%	3,529,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 9/3/2014 12:43:07 PM Considerable gap up gain with volume for a new 52-week high today, technically breaking out of a "double bottom" base. Prior mid-day reports 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$86.70	+2.52 2.99%	$92.00	$84.95	2.06%	318,037 145.89%	218,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 9/3/2014 12:47:23 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/24/14 then found support while consolidating near prior highs in the $77 area. Reported better than expected July '14 results but discouraging guidance. Apr '14 earnings rose +20% on +34% sales revenues. Fundamental concerns remain as previously noted - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$90.57	-0.59 -0.64%	$91.31	$93.52	-3.16%	5,548,355 84.98%	6,529,000
Most Recent Note for HD - 9/3/2014 12:51:00 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +23% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2014, and prior quarters were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods have not been especially strong, revealing no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services . Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have been improving after a downturn in FY '08 - FY '10.
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KNX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Knight Transportation	$25.99	+0.24 0.93%	$26.36	$26.32	-1.25%	403,394 95.37%	423,000
Most Recent Note for KNX - 9/3/2014 12:53:08 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Undercut it 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 7/23/14 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings +29% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$17.21	-0.87 -4.81%	$18.22	$18.34	-6.16%	122,139 113.09%	108,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 9/3/2014 12:59:12 PM Pulling back with higher above average volume today following volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Reported improved sales and earnings increases in the Jun '14 quarter but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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PSEM - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Pericom Semiconductor	$10.17	-0.22 -2.12%	$10.40	$10.48	-2.96%	136,962 217.40%	63,000
Most Recent Note for PSEM - 9/3/2014 1:00:42 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive gains. Reported strong earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 but with sub par sales revenues growth indicating no great demand for new products or services (N criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/15/08.
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SCLN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Sciclone Pharmaceuticals	$7.00	+0.03 0.43%	$7.04	$7.12	-1.69%	464,269 132.27%	351,000
Most Recent Note for SCLN - 9/3/2014 1:01:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Held its ground following a streak of gains marked by volume which 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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SPCB - NASDAQ - Security/Sfty Supercom Ltd	$12.76	+0.25 2.00%	$12.95	$12.51	2.00%	121,870 99.08%	123,000
Most Recent Note for SPCB - 9/3/2014 1:03:18 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance and hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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THI - NYSE - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Tim Hortons Inc	$82.09	+0.53 0.65%	$82.15	$82.16	-0.09%	822,375 81.34%	1,011,000
Most Recent Note for THI - 9/3/2014 1:04:16 PM Holding its ground following considerable gap up gains on recent 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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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$220.37	+8.37 3.95%	$224.20	$214.04	2.96%	19,941 153.39%	13,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 9/3/2014 1:05:11 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Recent mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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UEPS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Net 1 Ueps Technologies	$12.85	+0.37 2.94%	$12.95	$13.38	-3.98%	438,703 203.10%	216,000
Most Recent Note for UEPS - 9/3/2014 1:05:46 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance Sales revenues have shown impressive acceleration while earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 have been strong. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$35.64	+0.16 0.45%	$36.65	$35.59	0.14%	2,179,802 85.82%	2,540,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 9/3/2014 1:09:12 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today but erased much of its early gain while on track for its 14th gain in the span of 15 sessions. The 8/28/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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