Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 18th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2014
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Time of Screening : 9/18/2014 11:51:56 AM Report Released : 9/18/2014 12:49:40 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
NVGS - NYSE Navigator Holdings Ltd	$31.70	+0.21 0.67%	$31.90	323,511 153.32% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 211,000	$31.55 0.48%	9/16/2014	$30.33	PP = $30.56 MB = $32.09
Most Recent Note - 9/18/2014 12:27:11 PM Y - Gapped up for a small gain into new high territory today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it ended near the prior session high at a new 52-week high (N criteria) while triggering a convincing technical buy signal with its 4th volume-driven gain in the span of 5 sessions. Highlighted in yellow in the 9/16/14 mid-day report (read here). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/16/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$39.99	+2.44 6.50%	$40.50	$39.80	0.48%	1,628,015 140.71%	1,157,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 9/18/2014 11:54:05 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Managed a "positive reversal" when last noted on 9/16/14, finding support near prior highs in the $34-36 area. Tallied recent volume-driven gains and was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution while rallying from a bullish reverse-head-and-shoulders base - "Reported earnings +42% on +25% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, an improvement after 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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CNVR - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Services Conversant, Inc	$34.50	+0.24 0.70%	$34.53	$35.17	-1.91%	664,968 67.17%	990,000
Most Recent Note for CNVR - 9/18/2014 11:54:19 AM Holding its ground following a considerable gap up on 9/12/14 news the company plans to be bought by a subsidiary of Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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CP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Pacific Railway	$206.95	-1.83 -0.88%	$210.71	$209.82	-1.37%	375,255 59.10%	635,000
Most Recent Note for CP - 9/18/2014 11:56:17 AM Perched at a new all-time high following a volume-driven gain after a brief consolidation above prior highs in the $199 area. Reported earnings +48% on +12% sales for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - Reported earnings +16% on +1% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals remain below guidelines of the fact-based investment system, as was the case when previously noted on 9/03/10 and much earlier on 10/14/05."
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FDX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Fedex Corp	$159.39	-0.32 -0.20%	$161.25	$161.65	-1.40%	1,326,909 106.49%	1,246,000
Most Recent Note for FDX - 9/18/2014 11:58:13 AM Holding its ground today following a breakaway gap for new all-time highs on the prior session. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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FLEX - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Flex Ltd	$10.94	+0.10 0.92%	$11.02	$11.83	-7.52%	2,518,285 65.04%	3,872,000
Most Recent Note for FLEX - 9/18/2014 12:00:17 PM Consolidating back under prior highs and near its 50 DMA line. Stalled after last noted in the 9/03/14 mid-day report following a gap up gain with volume for a new 52-week high, 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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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$7.39	+0.13 1.79%	$7.49	$7.47	-1.07%	109,733 89.21%	123,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 9/18/2014 12:03:28 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues growth has been lackluster, not indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service."
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FWRD - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Forward Air Corp	$48.60	+0.64 1.32%	$48.73	$48.93	-0.68%	69,195 65.28%	106,000
Most Recent Note for FWRD - 9/18/2014 12:05:17 PM Challenging its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$48.49	+0.61 1.27%	$48.69	$51.67	-6.15%	912,436 117.89%	774,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 9/18/2014 12:07:38 PM Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a streak of losses since last noted with caution in the 9/08/14 mid-day report - "Through the Mar '14 quarter earnings increases have been sub par, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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HDS - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc H D Supply Holdings Inc	$29.00	+0.48 1.68%	$29.25	$29.20	-0.68%	849,837 83.98%	1,012,000
Most Recent Note for HDS - 9/18/2014 12:09:48 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain, rallying into new high territory from a reverse-head-and-shoulders base. The 9/12/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved earnings in quarterly comparisons through Jul '14 but with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IBCA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Intervest Bancshares	$9.58	+0.02 0.16%	$9.58	$9.70	-1.29%	213,507 120.63%	177,000
Most Recent Note for IBCA - 9/18/2014 12:10:50 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range near its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/01/14 news it is to be acquired by Bank of the Ozarks Inc (OZRK). Fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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IHS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services I H S Inc Cl A	$133.57	-5.05 -3.64%	$137.90	$143.92	-7.19%	221,033 120.13%	184,000
Most Recent Note for IHS - 9/18/2014 12:12:16 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 8/11/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases have been less the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases have been improving. It has maintained a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record."
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INFY - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Infosys Ltd Ads	$59.28	+0.06 0.10%	$60.11	$63.20	-6.20%	1,498,541 108.28%	1,384,000
Most Recent Note for INFY - 9/18/2014 12:13:34 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session when the mid-day report cautioned members - "Consolidating after recently challenging its 52-week high on the right side of a 6-month cup-with-handle base. Reported +20% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. This India-based Computer - Tech Services firm's annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down since last noted with caution in the 10/18/10 mid-day report - 'Below guidelines of the fact-based system.'"
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LOGM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Logmein Inc	$48.16	+1.45 3.10%	$48.32	$47.71	0.94%	284,618 80.63%	353,000
Most Recent Note for LOGM - 9/18/2014 12:16:26 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 6th gain in the span of 7 sessions, rallying free of overhead supply. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Perched within striking distance of prior resistance in the $47 area. Sales revenues and earnings increases in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 showed great improvement. Prior 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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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$93.14	+2.96 3.28%	$93.15	$102.04	-8.72%	218,331 66.97%	326,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 9/18/2014 12:20:24 PM Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Rebounding toward its 52-week high following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution on 3/04/14 after a considerable "breakaway gap" for new all-time highs.
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NUE - NYSE - Steel-Producers Nucor Corp	$57.75	-0.06 -0.10%	$58.34	$58.76	-1.72%	987,184 61.39%	1,608,000
Most Recent Note for NUE - 9/18/2014 12:25:11 PM Extended from prior highs in the $53-54 area following a "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +70% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings per share should be up +25% or more in the past 3 or 4 comparisons and ideally accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales revenues should also be up +18-25% or more.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$49.00	+0.53 1.08%	$49.04	$48.60	0.81%	1,274,748 129.81%	982,000
Most Recent Note for NVO - 9/18/2014 12:29:20 PM Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high with today's 9th gain in the span of 10 sessions marked by ever-increasing volume. Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 9/02/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria). It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares fall from 206 in Sep '13 to 202 in Jun '14, not a good sign concerning the I criteria.
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PAGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Plains GP Hldgs LP Cl A	$31.21	+0.15 0.48%	$31.25	$32.58	-4.21%	336,561 66.25%	508,000
Most Recent Note for PAGP - 9/18/2014 12:30:42 PM Making recent mid-day report appearances perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted with caution in 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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PHX - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc	$64.73	+1.71 2.71%	$65.50	$68.89	-6.04%	55,319 90.69%	61,000
Most Recent Note for PHX - 9/18/2014 12:33:48 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain after finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +0% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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SCHW - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Schwab Charles Corp	$30.70	+0.50 1.65%	$30.94	$30.37	1.08%	3,232,031 62.17%	5,199,000
Most Recent Note for SCHW - 9/18/2014 12:37:23 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '14. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TLLP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Tesoro Logistics Lp	$70.41	+0.00 0.00%	$70.89	$75.55	-6.80%	112,817 66.36%	170,000
Most Recent Note for TLLP - 9/18/2014 12:39:31 PM This MLP is rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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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TRW - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts T R W Automotive Hldgs	$102.79	-0.05 -0.05%	$102.98	$107.25	-4.16%	1,866,327 78.32%	2,383,000
Most Recent Note for TRW - 9/18/2014 12:40:16 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high while churning heavy volume on news concerning the sale of the company to German Auto Parts Maker ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Reported earnings +15% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/17/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +5% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 8/07/13 and on 2/22/13. Sales and earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$8.57	+0.11 1.30%	$8.71	$9.11	-5.93%	103,032 113.22%	91,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 9/18/2014 12:42:39 PM Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. The 8/22/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$46.97	+0.81 1.75%	$47.17	$48.88	-3.91%	767,700 63.24%	1,214,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 9/18/2014 12:45:24 PM Consolidating near its all-time high after making additional progress since last noted with caution in the 8/15/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$18.12	+0.44 2.52%	$18.43	$18.15	-0.14%	286,929 58.20%	493,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 9/18/2014 12:47:42 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +200% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and raised guidance. The 3 latest quarterly earnings reports have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$36.52	+1.69 4.84%	$36.74	$35.45	3.01%	405,198 62.05%	653,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 9/18/2014 12:49:20 PM This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong earnings and sales increases for the May '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in Aug, Nov '13, and Feb '14 quarterly comparisons and sequential quarters showed encouraging acceleration in sales revenues increases. Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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