Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 20th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2014
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DOW 16323.73 -56.68 (-0.35%) | NASDAQ 4285.28 26.84 (0.63%) | S&P 500 1893.21 6.45 (0.34%)

Time of Screening : 10/20/2014 12:14:22 PM Report Released : 10/20/2014 1:10:36 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs	$45.36	+0.69 1.54%	$45.73	483,945 72.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 666,000	$47.10 -3.69%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02 MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 10/20/2014 12:18:50 PM Y - Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) and it today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain is challenging its 52-week high and previously stubborn resistance in the $46-47 area. Highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/07/14 high in the 10/17/14 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/17/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$16.86	+1.02 6.46%	$16.95	$16.31	3.40%	45,530 197.96%	23,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 10/20/2014 12:20:42 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. The 10/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Celgene Corp	$90.24	+2.12 2.41%	$90.70	$96.50	-6.49%	3,303,608 75.70%	4,364,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 10/20/2014 12:22:13 PM Found support above its 200 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. There was a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high when noted with caution in the 9/25/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain as the 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '14 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."
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CMG - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Chipotle Mexican Grill	$650.48	+8.76 1.36%	$652.80	$697.93	-6.80%	246,458 70.02%	352,000
Most Recent Note for CMG - 10/20/2014 12:23:18 PM Ran into resistance at its 50 DMA line recently and endured distributional pressure last week. Made limited headway since a considerable "breakaway gap" for a new 52-week high when noted in the 7/22/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as quarterly earnings were below the +25% minimum in 3 of the past 4 prior quarterly comparisons, not satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady."
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ERIE - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Erie Indemnity Co	$79.07	-1.14 -1.42%	$84.38	$80.74	-2.07%	31,071 119.50%	26,000
Most Recent Note for ERIE - 10/20/2014 12:26:19 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. Reversed into the red today after a gap up and early gains for new 52-week and multi-year highs.
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HNH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Handy & Harman Ltd	$31.75	+0.51 1.63%	$31.99	$32.55	-2.46%	22,089 73.63%	30,000
Most Recent Note for HNH - 10/20/2014 12:27:36 PM Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarters showed sub par sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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JBSS - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Sanfilippo John B & Son	$34.91	-0.02 -0.05%	$35.54	$36.36	-3.99%	23,110 72.22%	32,000
Most Recent Note for JBSS - 10/20/2014 12:30:54 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Historic sales and earnings comparisons (C and A criteria) are below guidelines. Featured in the April 2003 CANSLIM.net News, it produced gains of over +223% before eventually being dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$32.61	+1.56 5.02%	$33.09	$35.49	-8.12%	6,910,284 87.88%	7,863,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 10/20/2014 12:32:04 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +84% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service in great demand. Made steady progress since noted in the 1/29/14 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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MAR - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Marriott International	$66.68	+1.67 2.57%	$67.63	$73.28	-9.01%	1,638,934 65.85%	2,489,000
Most Recent Note for MAR - 10/20/2014 12:33:50 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line following damaging volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 10/02/14 mid-day report - "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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NBCB - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast First N B C Bank Hldg	$32.87	-0.06 -0.18%	$32.93	$35.83	-8.26%	75,894 80.74%	94,000
Most Recent Note for NBCB - 10/20/2014 12:37:07 PM Still consolidating above its closely coinciding 50 and 200 DMA lines and -8% off its 52-week high, facing resistance due to overhead supply up through the $35 level. Last noted in the 9/08/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35%* on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$13.00	+0.14 1.11%	$13.12	$13.31	-2.31%	163,744 65.76%	249,000
Most Recent Note for NLS - 10/20/2014 12:39:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in the 9/22/14 mid-day report - "Reported 5 cents per share in earnings versus a loss for the year ago quarter ended June 30, 2014 and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$152.49	+0.41 0.27%	$153.30	$158.63	-3.87%	416,188 70.78%	588,000
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 10/20/2014 12:40:49 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line when last noted with caution in the 10/15/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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OTEX - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Open Text Corp	$54.50	+0.40 0.74%	$54.50	$58.71	-7.17%	191,408 80.76%	237,000
Most Recent Note for OTEX - 10/20/2014 12:43:10 PM After recently slumping below its 50 DMA line it found support at prior highs in the $52 area. Noted with caution in the 8/01/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +46% on +42% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Fundamentals are not a match with the C criteria. Earnings increased above the +25% minimum earnings guideline in only 2 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$24.13	-0.22 -0.90%	$24.23	$26.79	-9.93%	15,665 65.27%	24,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 10/20/2014 12:45:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after volume-driven gains since finding support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 6/21/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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POR - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power Portland General Electrc	$34.14	+0.44 1.29%	$34.17	$34.99	-2.44%	384,131 70.23%	547,000
Most Recent Note for POR - 10/20/2014 12:47:16 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following a pullback to its 50 DMA line after volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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UIHC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl United Insurance Holding	$17.18	+0.75 4.56%	$17.43	$18.56	-7.44%	297,393 133.36%	223,000
Most Recent Note for UIHC - 10/20/2014 12:56:01 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $18.50 level while rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Since last noted with caution in the 6/09/14 mid-day report it undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded. It also reported earnings +64% on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) Completed a new Public Offering on 2/27/14.
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USPH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services U S Physical Therapy	$39.05	+1.30 3.44%	$39.13	$38.37	1.77%	34,431 101.27%	34,000
Most Recent Note for USPH - 10/20/2014 1:02:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support above its 200 DMA line after undercutting its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 9/25/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamentals remain a concern. Sales and earnings growth history is not a good match for the investment system's winning models."
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VFC - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing V F Corp	$63.35	-0.41 -0.64%	$64.38	$67.82	-6.59%	1,447,253 97.26%	1,488,000
Most Recent Note for VFC - 10/20/2014 1:06:02 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line after recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings history has been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$33.46	-1.02 -2.96%	$34.30	$37.31	-10.32%	405,909 69.98%	580,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 10/20/2014 1:10:04 PM This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group undercut its 50 DMA line and faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through the $37 level. Reported strong earnings and sales increases through the May '14 quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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