Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2014
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DOW 17352.79 -13.45 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 4611.88 -27.03 (-0.58%) | S&P 500 2009.72 -8.09 (-0.40%)

Time of Screening : 11/4/2014 12:26:00 PM Report Released : 11/4/2014 1:35:50 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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	$49.08	+2.38 5.10%	$51.80	1,260,364 141.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 892,000	$53.50 -8.26%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02 MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 11/4/2014 12:28:33 PM G - Recent low ($42.36 on 10/31/14) defines important near-term support. Gapped up today tallying a 3rd consecutive gain with above average volume, rallying back toward its 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line when abruptly retreating last week following an analyst downgrade. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/17/2014. Click here.
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EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc	$43.00	-4.71 -9.87%	$49.94	875,403 221.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 395,000	$48.99 -12.23%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09 MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 11/4/2014 12:45:25 PM Y - Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red for a considerable loss on heavy volume undercutting prior highs in the $44 area. The latest FSU analysis (10/24/14) reminded members - "Keep in mind that the high-ranked Computer - Tech Services firm is due to report earnings for the Sep '14 quarter on 11/04/14. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/24/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BFR - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks B B V A Banco Frances Sa	$12.87	-0.52 -3.88%	$13.59	$14.85	-13.33%	255,919 83.09%	308,000
Most Recent Note for BFR - 11/4/2014 12:29:41 PM Pulling back today after rallying from a "double bottom" base on the prior session. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/30/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals for this Argentine bank are 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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BIN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Waste Management Progressive Waste Soltns	$29.00	-0.84 -2.82%	$29.86	$30.00	-3.33%	237,405 87.28%	272,000
Most Recent Note for BIN - 11/4/2014 12:30:46 PM Retreating today from a new 52-week high following 3 consecutive big volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 8/27/10 mid-day report - "This Pollution Control firm's sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$62.09	+1.58 2.61%	$62.28	$60.95	1.87%	497,042 79.40%	626,000
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 11/4/2014 12:34:46 PM Rallying from a 7-month saucer-like base pattern with above average volume behind recent gains in its 12 session winning streak. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 3/25/14 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$63.70	-1.30 -2.00%	$67.60	$65.45	-2.67%	60,602 104.49%	58,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 11/4/2014 12:37:19 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Volume-driven gains in an impressive spurt helped it rally clear of overhead supply from a riskier "late stage" base, however 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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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$54.84	+0.75 1.39%	$55.31	$55.91	-1.91%	287,008 79.95%	359,000
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 11/4/2014 12:38:11 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 7th consecutive gain on ever increasing volume. Reported earnings +43% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but prior earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 9/02/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +21%* on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."*
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ELLI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Ellie Mae Inc	$39.36	-1.05 -2.60%	$40.88	$40.70	-3.29%	572,646 196.11%	292,000
Most Recent Note for ELLI - 11/4/2014 12:39:25 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Finished strong after the 11/03/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FL - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Foot Locker Inc	$52.70	-3.48 -6.19%	$54.17	$58.40	-9.77%	3,470,837 192.82%	1,800,000
Most Recent Note for FL - 11/4/2014 12:46:53 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members -"Reported earnings +39% on +13% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly results showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria) and sales revenues growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving steadily since a downturn in FY '10."
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GPRO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum GoPro, Inc	$84.35	+0.03 0.04%	$87.50	$98.47	-14.34%	8,949,811 84.74%	10,561,000
Most Recent Note for GPRO - 11/4/2014 12:51:54 PM Limited history is a cause for concern and it has rallied considerably from its $24 IPO 6/26/14.
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$69.29	-0.94 -1.34%	$70.52	$73.94	-6.29%	2,768,285 84.58%	3,273,000
Most Recent Note for HCA - 11/4/2014 12:52:31 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high, it is consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported Sep '14 earnings +49% on +9% sales revenues and announced acquisition plans. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +51% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late in 2012 and completing a 12/12/12 Secondary Offering."
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$19.48	-0.02 -0.10%	$19.57	$22.21	-12.29%	195,062 300.10%	65,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 11/4/2014 12:57:48 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line today. Found support at its 200 DMA line while continuing its consolidation since a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on 7/15/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. The Building - Residential /Commercial industry group has a mediocre Group Relative Strength rating of 44, not reassuring concerning the L criteria. Limited history is a concern, yet it is up from its 11/07/13 IPO at $11. Quarterly earnings increases through the Mar '14 quarter have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MELI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Mercadolibre Inc	$139.39	+3.15 2.31%	$140.39	$144.23	-3.36%	851,602 138.47%	615,000
Most Recent Note for MELI - 11/4/2014 12:59:26 PM Holding its ground and rising following a considerable gap up gain on 10/31/14 clearing prior highs and challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +15% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$14.58	+1.03 7.60%	$14.89	$13.79	5.73%	466,036 171.34%	272,000
Most Recent Note for NLS - 11/4/2014 1:03:05 PM Gapped up today for another new 52-week high. Stubbornly held its ground following a streak of volume-driven gains rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +60% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but 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). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ODFL - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Old Dominion Fght Lines	$74.85	+1.27 1.73%	$75.51	$74.24	0.82%	389,339 75.89%	513,000
Most Recent Note for ODFL - 11/4/2014 1:06:50 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '14 earnings +29% on +21% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 50 DMA line and traded near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/31/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong steady increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and a downward turn in FY '07 - '09 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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QLYS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Security Qualys Inc	$35.11	+2.43 7.43%	$36.09	$33.18	5.82%	570,556 240.74%	237,000
Most Recent Note for QLYS - 11/4/2014 1:12:29 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $30 area. Reported earnings +88% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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RJET - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Republic Airways Holdngs	$12.81	+0.27 2.15%	$13.00	$12.89	-0.62%	443,845 78.56%	565,000
Most Recent Note for RJET - 11/4/2014 1:16:08 PM Sup par sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines. Current earnings per share through Sep '14 have been +25% or more (C criteria) and accelerating in recent quarters. However, quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$61.56	+2.61 4.43%	$61.57	$62.00	-0.71%	350,986 136.04%	258,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 11/4/2014 1:18:55 PM Gapped up on the prior session and today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain has it clearing prior resistance for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +10% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons through Dec '12 showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$51.97	+1.85 3.69%	$52.09	$56.73	-8.39%	156,877 75.42%	208,000
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 11/4/2014 1:21:15 PM Recently swinging above and below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind sessions with wider than usual intra-day trading. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 7/30/14 mid-day report - "Showing sub par sales revenues increases and earnings not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SAPE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Sapient Corporation	$24.70	+0.10 0.41%	$24.71	$24.73	-0.12%	5,863,066 318.13%	1,843,000
Most Recent Note for SAPE - 11/4/2014 1:25:46 PM Perched near its 52-week high following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains and a takeover offer from Publicis Groupe. Reported earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 10/18/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$49.34	+0.70 1.44%	$49.94	$48.74	1.23%	271,112 124.36%	218,000
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 11/4/2014 1:29:22 PM Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Quarterly earnings increases have shown deceleration and sales revenues growth has been sub par. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Made gradual progress since dipping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/06/14.
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$10.44	+0.57 5.77%	$10.44	$9.93	5.13%	95,529 78.95%	121,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 11/4/2014 1:31:56 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support above prior highs following volume-driven gains clearing an orderly base since last noted with caution in the 10/06/14 mid-day report - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. 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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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$17.90	-0.57 -3.09%	$18.86	$18.72	-4.38%	269,969 99.25%	272,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 11/4/2014 1:33:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 11/03/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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ZTS - NYSE - Medical-Ethical Drugs Zoetis Inc	$38.57	+0.85 2.25%	$39.00	$37.97	1.58%	4,381,453 133.66%	3,278,000
Most Recent Note for ZTS - 11/4/2014 1:35:32 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's gap up gain following Sep '14 earnings news. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 10/13/14 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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