Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 26th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 10/26/2015 12:14:06 PM Report Released : 10/26/2015 1:21:53 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 13% 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
LXFT - NYSE Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A	$66.04	-3.61 -5.18%	$70.26	243,558 98.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 247,000	$70.94 -6.91%	10/22/2015	$66.65	PP = $68.95 MB = $72.40
Most Recent Note - 10/26/2015 12:57:40 PM Y - Slumping back into its prior base as today's abrupt loss raises concerns. Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high on the prior session trigggering a technical buy signal. New pivot point cited was based on its 9/17/15 high plus 10 cents. Found support above its 50 DMA line while building a new flat base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/13/2015. Click here.
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NHTC - NASDAQ Natural Health Trends Corp	$41.61	-0.94 -2.21%	$43.84	308,691 126.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 244,000	$44.75 -7.02%	10/23/2015	$42.12	PP = $44.85 MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 10/26/2015 1:00:57 PM Y - Still perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 10/23/15 mid-day report with new pivot point cited based on its 6/25/15 high plus 10 cents - "Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs are still needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Making progress through resistance, still facing some overhead supply up through the $44 level. Due to report Sep '15 quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 10/27/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep 4-month cup shaped base. There are 107 top-rated funds reportedly owning an interest through Sep '15, and it has only 7.80 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '15 showed strong sales and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patience and discipline are paramount. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/23/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATHN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Athenahealth Inc	$152.35	-11.02 -6.75%	$160.00	$163.79	-6.98%	917,180 247.22%	371,000
Most Recent Note for ATHN - 10/26/2015 12:16:45 PM Pulling back abruptly today. After a considerable gap up and new 52-week high the 10/23/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $206 level. Reported +33% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15."
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BRCM - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Broadcom Corp Cl A	$50.34	-2.79 -5.25%	$53.18	$57.70	-12.76%	4,061,402 79.32%	5,120,000
Most Recent Note for BRCM - 10/26/2015 12:19:29 PM Gapped down then violated its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss. Due to report Sep '15 quarterly earnings after the close. Reported earnings +47% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 6/02/15 mid-day report after spiking higher on news Avago Technologies Ltd (AVGO) planned to buy Broadcom Corp for $37 billion in the biggest-ever chip deal - "Reported earnings +94% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concerns and its prior earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CALM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products Cal-Maine Foods Inc	$56.12	-3.21 -5.41%	$60.21	$63.25	-11.27%	860,431 91.93%	936,000
Most Recent Note for CALM - 10/26/2015 12:22:12 PM Gapped down today. When pulling back from its 52-week high following a streak of gains the 10/21/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +418% on +71% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth was a concern until the latest report. Its Feb '15 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 5/19/15 mid-day report - 'Fundamental concerns remain as its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$156.86	+1.12 0.72%	$157.35	$158.80	-1.22%	1,407,609 67.90%	2,073,000
Most Recent Note for COST - 10/26/2015 12:24:55 PM Recently wedged up near 52-week and all-time highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +9% on +1% sales for the Aug '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons also showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns.
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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$10.72	+0.13 1.22%	$10.72	$10.75	-0.29%	405,594 87.60%	463,000
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 10/26/2015 12:26:38 PM Perched at a new 52-week high today after 3 volume-driven gains in the span of 4 sessions. The 10/23/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings -40% on +29% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$18.33	-0.06 -0.33%	$18.75	$20.00	-8.35%	10,232 68.21%	15,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 10/26/2015 12:30:04 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and 200 DMA lines recently. Reported earnings +15% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Sputtering since last last noted with caution in the 7/14/15 mid-day report - "Sub par sales revenues growth history indicates no great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service. Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '14 and Mar '15 quarterly comparisons, however fundamental concerns remain."
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$146.73	-3.15 -2.10%	$151.38	$159.00	-7.72%	870,206 70.52%	1,234,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 10/26/2015 12:31:57 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after enduring distributional pressure when recently challenging its 52-week high. Found support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +28% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived after a deep correction below its 200 DMA line, but it failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/22/11."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$91.35	+0.67 0.73%	$91.79	$97.56	-6.37%	115,540 68.77%	168,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 10/26/2015 12:34:55 PM Rebounding after slumping below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 8/14/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% 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, and sub par sales revenues growth remains a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$17.62	+0.71 4.20%	$17.72	$17.67	-0.28%	78,387 170.41%	46,000
Most Recent Note for FONR - 10/26/2015 12:35:51 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Held its ground 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	$23.80	+0.07 0.29%	$23.98	$26.40	-9.85%	37,724 157.18%	24,000
Most Recent Note for FSB - 10/26/2015 12:37:07 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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HA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Hawaiian Holdings Inc	$35.23	+0.39 1.12%	$35.28	$35.13	0.28%	839,468 78.82%	1,065,000
Most Recent Note for HA - 10/26/2015 12:37:23 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its choppy consolidation throughout 2015. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic quarterly and annual earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HQY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service HealthEquity, Inc	$30.99	+0.94 3.13%	$31.45	$34.56	-10.33%	246,257 71.59%	344,000
Most Recent Note for HQY - 10/26/2015 12:42:07 PM Reported earnings +50% on +46% sales revenues for the Jul '15 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 6/26/15 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history is a concern while up from its $14 IPO on 7/31/15 followed by a new Public Offering on 5/05/15. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$246.57	-2.24 -0.90%	$254.91	$249.40	-1.14%	563,695 76.07%	741,000
Most Recent Note for ICE - 10/26/2015 12:49:46 PM Revered into the red after rallying further into new high territory today. Wedged to new highs last week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 5/11/15 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/7/08."
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IPHI - NYSE - Elec-Semicondctor Fablss Inphi Corp	$27.62	-0.70 -2.47%	$28.28	$30.33	-8.94%	362,754 75.42%	481,000
Most Recent Note for IPHI - 10/26/2015 12:52:25 PM Pulling back today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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MORN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Morningstar Inc	$82.08	+0.06 0.07%	$82.40	$86.88	-5.52%	64,091 98.60%	65,000
Most Recent Note for MORN - 10/26/2015 12:58:01 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Repeatedly noted in the prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$66.59	-0.77 -1.14%	$67.35	$67.47	-1.30%	64,640 73.45%	88,000
Most Recent Note for NP - 10/26/2015 1:02:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. The 10/22/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings rose +8% on -3% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings (C criteria) and sales growth."
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NPK - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances National Presto Ind	$88.54	-2.36 -2.59%	$90.64	$92.40	-4.18%	36,238 109.81%	33,000
Most Recent Note for NPK - 10/26/2015 1:02:48 PM Pulling back from multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$26.27	+2.04 8.42%	$26.40	$27.87	-5.74%	1,400,036 214.40%	653,000
Most Recent Note for NTI - 10/26/2015 1:07:05 PM Gapped up today, rallying toward its 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/21/15 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally, waning sales revenues are a concern through Jun '15. Completed a new Public Offering completed 1/17/13. The MLP made cash distributions to shareholders on 11/19/21 and 2/19/13. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $14 IPO on 7/26/12."
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OPB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Opus Bank	$36.28	-2.21 -5.74%	$38.00	$40.00	-9.30%	90,834 135.57%	67,000
Most Recent Note for OPB - 10/26/2015 1:09:20 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line following Sep '15 earnings news. Sputtering since noted with caution in the 8/12/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings history has not been strong and steady, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PAYC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Paycom Software, Inc	$37.40	-0.28 -0.74%	$37.94	$42.66	-12.33%	463,901 66.46%	698,000
Most Recent Note for PAYC - 10/26/2015 1:12:22 PM Stalled after reaching a new 52-week high last week and slumped back below its 50 DMA line. Tested support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since completing a Secondary Offering on 9/16/15. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -"Reported +150% earnings on +47% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Limited history is a concern, and since its $15 IPO on 4/15/14 it completed Secondary Offerings on 5/15/15 and 1/14/15."
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$14.52	-0.07 -0.48%	$14.83	$14.71	-1.29%	18,688 71.88%	26,000
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 10/26/2015 1:13:52 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 1/02/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$181.14	+4.28 2.42%	$184.59	$178.92	1.24%	525,109 112.20%	468,000
Most Recent Note for ROP - 10/26/2015 1:15:41 PM Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Rebounded from below its 200 DMA line after a deeper consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/27/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2015 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$45.10	-2.34 -4.93%	$46.50	$47.71	-5.47%	2,904,411 69.28%	4,192,000
Most Recent Note for TSN - 10/26/2015 1:18:34 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high after wedging to new highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported +11% earnings on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 11/18/14 mid-day report - "Sub par sales revenues increases suggest no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$37.75	+0.73 1.97%	$38.00	$39.26	-3.85%	268,446 74.16%	362,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 10/26/2015 1:21:47 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, repeatedly noted with caution - "Reported +100% earnings on +42% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter, but the prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Chinese firm in the Consumer Services - Education industry group deeply undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded near all-time highs since noted with caution in the 4/28/15 mid-day report. Fundamental concerns remain. Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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