Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 27th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2014
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DOW 16780.72 -24.69 (-0.15%) | NASDAQ 4480.68 -3.04 (-0.07%) | S&P 500 1957.16 -7.42 (-0.38%)

Time of Screening : 10/27/2014 11:52:05 AM Report Released : 10/27/2014 1:06:50 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$46.09	+1.73 3.91%	$46.44	349,058 88.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 394,000	$46.70 -1.30%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09 MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2014 12:13:43 PM Y - Hitting a new high with today's volume-driven gain clearing the pivot point cited based on its 6/09/14 high plus 10 cents in the 10/23/14 mid-day report (read here). A strong finish may clinch a convincing 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 10/24/2014. Click here.
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PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$103.48	-4.58 -4.24%	$103.70	1,790,314 81.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,198,000	$108.50 -4.63%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88 MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2014 12:25:37 PM G - Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. It is extended from any sound base. Recent low ($87.83 on 10/13/14) and 50 DMA line define important near-term support where violations would trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/14/2014. Click here.
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SNCR - NASDAQ Synchronoss Technologies	$46.40	+0.27 0.59%	$46.80	334,394 71.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 471,000	$47.81 -2.95%	10/27/2014	$46.40	PP = $47.81 MB = $50.20
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2014 12:59:18 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while perched near its 52-week high. In the Certification they teach that a valid secondary buy point exists under the fact-based system up to +5% above the latest high following the first successful test of a stock's 10-week moving average (WMA) line after an earlier technical breakout. Due to report Sep '14 quarterly earnings tomorrow morning, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Last noted in the 8/20/14 mid-day report - "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history through Jun '14 has been above the guidelines of the fact-based system and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history." There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp	$98.30	+1.61 1.67%	$101.53	19,663 75.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,000	$97.44 0.88%	9/19/2014	$86.06	PP = $89.97 MB = $94.47
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2014 1:01:08 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain, getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support. Reported +180% earnings on +54% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, showing impressive sales and earnings acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/20/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$79.82	+1.54 1.97%	$79.99	$79.13	0.87%	963,651 70.29%	1,371,000
Most Recent Note for ABC - 10/27/2014 11:54:54 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 10/21/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29%* on +39% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as prior quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth has been below guidelines."*
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AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$184.38	+0.17 0.09%	$186.80	$192.98	-4.46%	1,786,341 81.64%	2,188,000
Most Recent Note for AGN - 10/27/2014 11:57:21 AM Found prompt support after briefly undercutting prior highs in the $174 area and testing support at its 50 DMA line while recently enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Held its ground following a gap up gain on 4/22/14 following an unsolicited bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). Reported earnings +24%* on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Its annual earnings growth has been steady. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25% guideline."*
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BCC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale Boise Cascade LLC	$33.70	+0.20 0.60%	$33.90	$33.95	-0.74%	401,290 115.65%	347,000
Most Recent Note for BCC - 10/27/2014 11:58:34 AM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 10/24/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BCR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Bard C R Inc	$158.73	+1.76 1.12%	$158.98	$157.84	0.56%	350,208 66.83%	524,000
Most Recent Note for BCR - 10/27/2014 11:59:59 AM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 10/23/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recently found support near its 200 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth hints at no new (N criteria) product or service in great demand."
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BLMT - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks B S B Bancorp Inc	$18.48	-0.00 -0.01%	$18.50	$18.71	-1.23%	9,541 95.41%	10,000
Most Recent Note for BLMT - 10/27/2014 12:02:58 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range near its 50 DMA line and within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern.
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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$23.20	+0.04 0.17%	$23.23	$24.50	-5.31%	291,319 125.57%	232,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 10/27/2014 12:05:06 PM Rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable gap up gain on 10/23/14. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$17.16	+0.04 0.23%	$17.31	$17.40	-1.38%	24,633 98.53%	25,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 10/27/2014 12:05:39 PM Perched at its 52-week high and recently challenging its 2013 high with considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BYI - NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip Bally Technologies Inc	$77.25	-2.37 -2.98%	$79.61	$84.66	-8.75%	1,106,550 192.11%	576,000
Most Recent Note for BYI - 10/27/2014 12:08:47 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss today. Consolidated in a tight trading range since a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/01/14 after a proposed sale to Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS). Reported earnings +26% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 8/20/14 mid-day report with caution - "A downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings history (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$56.09	+0.14 0.24%	$58.50	$58.00	-3.30%	59,289 123.52%	48,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 10/27/2014 12:10:18 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Reported earnings +32% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been near or above the +25% minimum (C criteria) guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons, however a downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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ECHO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Echo Global Logistics	$25.41	+1.54 6.45%	$25.54	$27.20	-6.58%	137,505 64.86%	212,000
Most Recent Note for ECHO - 10/27/2014 12:10:52 PM Reported earnings +32% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at prior highs in the $22 area during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/16/14 mid-day report - "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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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$115.89	-0.87 -0.75%	$117.50	$117.94	-1.74%	597,809 68.79%	869,000
Most Recent Note for EW - 10/27/2014 12:17:36 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a new 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after briefly undercutting that important moving average while recently consolidating. Reported earnings +14% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, and 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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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$97.62	-0.03 -0.03%	$98.07	$108.23	-9.80%	159,162 57.88%	275,000
Most Recent Note for HII - 10/27/2014 12:18:35 PM Slumped below its 200 DMA line with recent volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +29% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HNH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Handy & Harman Ltd	$34.01	+0.48 1.43%	$34.96	$34.71	-2.02%	22,422 64.06%	35,000
Most Recent Note for HNH - 10/27/2014 12:19:23 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Repeatedly 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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IBA - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Industrias Bachoco Adr	$58.70	-0.59 -1.00%	$60.17	$61.68	-4.83%	13,774 68.87%	20,000
Most Recent Note for IBA - 10/27/2014 12:20:39 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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KNX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Knight Transportation	$27.77	+0.41 1.50%	$27.77	$30.51	-8.98%	495,123 71.34%	694,000
Most Recent Note for KNX - 10/27/2014 12:21:16 PM There was a "negative reversal" on 10/22/14 after hitting a new 52-week high. Found recent support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $26 area. Reported earnings +63% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$202.71	+1.88 0.94%	$203.36	$201.35	0.68%	633,882 68.31%	928,000
Most Recent Note for MCK - 10/27/2014 12:22:23 PM Briefly undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded from early lows when last noted with caution in the 10/15/14 mid-day report - "It has a steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, however quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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MTX - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Minerals Technologies	$70.89	+0.96 1.37%	$71.61	$70.01	1.26%	124,491 58.17%	214,000
Most Recent Note for MTX - 10/27/2014 12:24:26 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 3rd consecutive big gain backed by above average volume. Traded above and below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 3/27/14 mid-day report - "Its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PFBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Preferred Bank Los Angls	$24.75	+0.11 0.45%	$24.92	$26.79	-7.61%	15,472 61.89%	25,000
Most Recent Note for PFBC - 10/27/2014 12:27:02 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after volume-driven gains since finding support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in the 10/20/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$150.97	-0.21 -0.14%	$153.18	$151.74	-0.51%	213,784 64.01%	334,000
Most Recent Note for ROP - 10/27/2014 12:31:20 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$102.53	-4.04 -3.79%	$106.50	$108.14	-5.19%	178,504 83.80%	213,000
Most Recent Note for TYL - 10/27/2014 1:04:02 PM The Computer-Tech Services firm is pulling back today after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with 2 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Technically, it broke out from a sound base on 10/23/14, quickly getting extended from prior highs in the $97 area. Reported earnings +40% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines with its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison showing earnings increasing above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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ZUMZ - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Zumiez Inc	$31.85	-1.12 -3.40%	$32.59	$33.64	-5.32%	193,973 60.05%	323,000
Most Recent Note for ZUMZ - 10/27/2014 1:06:19 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs. The 10/13/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived after a dramatic downturn but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stock list 10/30/07."
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