Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 15th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 10/15/2015 12:02:03 PM Report Released : 10/15/2015 1:11:10 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 13% 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
HAWK - NASDAQ Blackhawk Network Cl A	$41.33	+0.12 0.29%	$42.20	489,526 90.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 538,000	$46.97 -12.01%	10/9/2015	$45.82	PP = $46.23 MB = $48.54
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2015 12:25:18 PM G - Gapped down on the prior session and the damaging volume-driven loss triggered a technical sell signal as it violated its 50 DMA line. Disciplined investors understand that the stock did not trigger a technical buy signal after highlighted in yellow in the 10/09/15 mid-day report. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/9/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
B - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Barnes Group Inc	$37.44	-1.03 -2.68%	$38.63	$41.78	-10.39%	179,313 70.32%	255,000
Most Recent Note for B - 10/15/2015 12:04:13 PM Slumping back below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. The 10/12/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +5% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady."
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CAVM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Cavium Inc	$69.50	+2.07 3.07%	$70.78	$77.42	-10.23%	486,385 66.08%	736,000
Most Recent Note for CAVM - 10/15/2015 12:07:12 PM Rebounding from a slump below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Last noted in the 9/17/15 mid-day report - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$709.77	-8.79 -1.22%	$718.56	$758.61	-6.44%	284,225 67.51%	421,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 10/15/2015 12:10:01 PM Gapped down on the prior session with a volume driven loss violating its 50 DMA line. The 10/14/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recently wedged up near its 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. Sequential quarterly comparisons show deceleration in sales revenues growth rate, +31%, +27%, +20% and +14% in the Sep, Dec '14, Mar, and Jun '15 quarters, respectively. Reported +27% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Still, earnings have been increasing above the +25% minimum (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady. Already owned by 1,267 to rated funds as of Sep '15."
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CSFL - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Centerstate Banks Inc	$14.43	+0.07 0.49%	$14.56	$15.15	-4.75%	228,439 104.31%	219,000
Most Recent Note for CSFL - 10/15/2015 12:13:38 PM Slumping toward its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/12/15 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. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '15 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DY - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Dycom Inds Inc	$74.53	+0.11 0.15%	$75.40	$80.85	-7.82%	488,380 84.64%	577,000
Most Recent Note for DY - 10/15/2015 12:15:05 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted in recent mid-day reports -"Reported earnings +102% on +20% sales revenues for the Jul '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$15.89	+0.38 2.45%	$16.10	$16.34	-2.75%	29,101 72.75%	40,000
Most Recent Note for FONR - 10/15/2015 12:16:08 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned members - "Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +39% on -1% sales revenues in the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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FSB - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Franklin Financial Network Inc	$23.09	-0.09 -0.39%	$23.20	$26.40	-12.54%	21,134 88.06%	24,000
Most Recent Note for FSB - 10/15/2015 12:19:16 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +47% on 64% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Limited history is a concern. It has rallied from its 3/26/15 IPO and it is extended from any sound base."
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GPN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Global Payments Inc	$128.40	+1.48 1.17%	$128.94	$135.36	-5.14%	378,692 58.44%	648,000
Most Recent Note for GPN - 10/15/2015 12:21:30 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance today, extended from any sound base and consolidating from its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +6% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Managed a choppy ascent since noted with caution in the 7/29/15 mid-day report - "Reported May '15 earnings +12% on +5% sales revenues. Sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has a steady annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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HIHO - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Highway Hldgs Ltd	$5.20	-0.05 -0.95%	$5.49	$5.84	-10.96%	17,153 61.26%	28,000
Most Recent Note for HIHO - 10/15/2015 12:30:31 PM Consolidating in an orderly fashion, building a base above its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 9/24/15 mid-day report - "Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and quarterly earnings (C criteria) history through Jun '15 has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IDTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Integrated Device Tech	$23.05	+0.56 2.49%	$23.31	$24.53	-6.03%	1,772,932 58.24%	3,044,000
Most Recent Note for IDTI - 10/15/2015 12:37:13 PM Rebounding within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +82% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 50 and 200 DMA lines then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 5/28/15 mid-day report. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$27.09	+1.19 4.59%	$28.04	$27.11	-0.07%	623,426 147.73%	422,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 10/15/2015 12:41:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/18/15 mid-day report - "Reported strong quarterly earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria) through the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 -13 annual earnings (A criteria)."
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JCOM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services J 2 Global Inc	$73.76	-0.99 -1.32%	$74.84	$78.70	-6.28%	227,059 76.19%	298,000
Most Recent Note for JCOM - 10/15/2015 12:44:23 PM Third consecutive loss today, pulling back from its 52-week high and undercutting prior highs following an impresssice streak of gains into new high territory. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria)."
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$36.51	+0.18 0.48%	$36.75	$39.43	-7.42%	5,355,452 69.99%	7,652,000
Most Recent Note for KR - 10/15/2015 12:45:17 PM Reported earnings +26% on +1% sales for the Jul '15 quarter. Sputtering near its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines. Noted with caution in the 8/07/15 mid-day report - "Reported +15% earnings on +0% sales revenues for the Apr '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the not strong and steady above the +15% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving after a downturn in FY '10."
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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$20.61	-0.12 -0.56%	$20.91	$21.98	-6.26%	134,024 93.07%	144,000
Most Recent Note for LION - 10/15/2015 12:47:37 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss on ever increasing volume. The 50 DMA line acted as support during its consolidations since noted in the 8/14/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +59% on +30% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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MSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Microsemi Corp	$36.46	+1.12 3.17%	$36.90	$37.41	-2.54%	481,603 102.69%	469,000
Most Recent Note for MSCC - 10/15/2015 12:51:01 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Reported earnings +17% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/09/06.
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MXL - NYSE - Telecom-Infrastructure Maxlinear Inc Cl A	$13.08	+0.28 2.19%	$13.40	$13.38	-2.24%	745,573 102.13%	730,000
Most Recent Note for MXL - 10/15/2015 12:53:55 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed great sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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NPK - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances National Presto Ind	$87.28	-0.48 -0.55%	$88.80	$90.13	-3.16%	35,721 108.25%	33,000
Most Recent Note for NPK - 10/15/2015 12:56:07 PM Perched at new multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. The Mar and Jun '15 quarters showed better than +25% earnings increases, however prior earnings and sales revenues increases have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its small supply of only 6.86 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility in the event of accumulation/distribution by institutional investors."
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NVR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction N V R Inc	$1,555.26	+7.91 0.51%	$1,578.00	$1,610.00	-3.40%	31,276 104.25%	30,000
Most Recent Note for NVR - 10/15/2015 12:58:54 PM Sputtering near its 50 DMA line today following a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, but it has not formed a sound base. Due to report Sep '15 earnings on Monday, 10/19/15. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +44% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '11 caused concerns."
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PULB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Pulaski Financial Corp	$15.00	-0.01 -0.07%	$15.01	$15.67	-4.28%	7,575 68.86%	11,000
Most Recent Note for PULB - 10/15/2015 12:59:51 PM Perched near its 52 week high, holding its ground following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported improved earnings and sales increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '15. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady or a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$68.35	+7.31 11.98%	$70.14	$64.96	5.22%	195,562 148.15%	132,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 10/15/2015 1:03:32 PM Hitting a new high with today's gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +31% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 9/14/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since 7/14/06 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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UNH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Unitedhealth Group Inc	$119.22	-2.85 -2.33%	$120.43	$126.21	-5.54%	3,867,980 87.93%	4,399,000
Most Recent Note for UNH - 10/15/2015 1:06:06 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and testing support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's loss. Reported earnings +1% on +27% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Noted with caution in the prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings growth above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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UTL - NYSE - UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities Unitil Corp	$36.25	-1.80 -4.73%	$38.15	$39.00	-7.05%	52,998 103.92%	51,000
Most Recent Note for UTL - 10/15/2015 1:08:43 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with a big volume-driven loss today. The 10/09/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted with caution near its 52-week high in the 1/09/15 mid-day report - 'The Utility - Diversified firm's 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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WTFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Wintrust Financial Corp	$49.87	-2.72 -5.17%	$52.00	$55.79	-10.61%	200,074 66.47%	301,000
Most Recent Note for WTFC - 10/15/2015 1:11:04 PM Abruptly pulling back from near its 52-week high with 2 considerable losses testing support at its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) while sales revenues growth has not been strong."
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