Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2014
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DOW 17598.17 -15.57 (-0.09%) | NASDAQ 4650.18 -1.44 (-0.03%) | S&P 500 2037.72 -0.54 (-0.03%)

Time of Screening : 11/11/2014 12:07:59 PM Report Released : 11/11/2014 1:08:22 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks	$108.26	-0.76 -0.70%	$109.84	490,251 220.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 222,000	$110.16 -1.72%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88 MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 11/11/2014 12:27:45 PM G - Perched at its all-time high and making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Its 50 DMA line ($99.87) defines near-term support to watch. Prior notes cautioned members - "Volume totals cooled in recent weeks, a sign that few investors have headed for the exit, however it has not formed a sound base." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/28/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABCB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Ameris Bancorp	$25.87	+0.32 1.25%	$26.18	$26.74	-3.25%	81,311 82.97%	98,000
Most Recent Note for ABCB - 11/11/2014 12:10:08 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 show accelerating sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. However, blue triangles beside the annual earnings figures FY '09 to '13 within the datagraphs used by CANSLIM.net experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison). It survived but failed to impress since 12/02/06 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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BABA - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$115.17	-3.98 -3.34%	$117.55	$119.45	-3.59%	46,873,424 136.90%	34,238,000
Most Recent Note for BABA - 11/11/2014 12:11:38 PM Pulling back today following a streak of 6 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +15%* on +53% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed its $88 IPO on 9/19/14. Limited history is a concern."*
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$41.74	+0.54 1.31%	$41.77	$42.96	-2.84%	85,152 79.58%	107,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 11/11/2014 12:13:11 PM Holding its ground perched near 52-week and all-time highs. Recently rallied from support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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COO - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cooper Companies Inc	$160.62	+0.20 0.12%	$161.48	$167.59	-4.16%	388,895 77.16%	504,000
Most Recent Note for COO - 11/11/2014 12:15:54 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +9% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter. Found support above its 200 DMA line after undercutting its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/25/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9%* on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/12."*
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EV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Eaton Vance Corp	$41.30	-1.66 -3.86%	$42.46	$46.75	-11.66%	857,089 89.56%	957,000
Most Recent Note for EV - 11/11/2014 12:17:54 PM Pulling back with above average volume for a 2nd consecutive session following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 11/07/14 for a new 52-week high. The 11/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$31.88	-0.10 -0.31%	$31.99	$32.78	-2.75%	22,530 107.29%	21,000
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 11/11/2014 12:20:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 13 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +37% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in the 9/09/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong while sales revenues have been waning in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods through Jun '13."
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FLWS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services One-800Flowers.com Cl A	$8.81	+0.30 3.53%	$9.04	$8.61	2.32%	307,869 107.27%	287,000
Most Recent Note for FLWS - 11/11/2014 12:22:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports in October repeatedly cautioned members while it was consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Sales revenues growth has been lackluster, not indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service."
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HNI - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment H N I Corporation	$47.01	+0.51 1.10%	$47.01	$47.50	-1.03%	139,431 68.35%	204,000
Most Recent Note for HNI - 11/11/2014 12:23:20 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched near its 52-week high and holding its ground following an impressive streak of considerable volume-driven gains above prior resistance in the $40 area. The 10/17/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues increases indicate no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."*
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KNX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Knight Transportation	$30.42	+0.58 1.96%	$30.44	$30.51	-0.28%	574,990 74.97%	767,000
Most Recent Note for KNX - 11/11/2014 12:24:54 PM Recently wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. 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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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$68.00	-1.90 -2.72%	$70.03	$73.00	-6.85%	24,185 80.62%	30,000
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 11/11/2014 12:29:16 PM Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume, consolidating after gapping up on 11/06/14 for a considerable gain and new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +54% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Went through a long consolidation and completed a Secondary Offering on 4/29/14 since noted with caution in the 7/24/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C criteria) after a sub par Dec '12 quarter. Lackluster +8% sales revenues increases in the 2 latest comparisons hints that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services coupled with the stock's rise to new highs."
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PRAA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$61.68	-2.17 -3.40%	$64.23	$65.00	-5.11%	362,781 82.83%	438,000
Most Recent Note for PRAA - 11/11/2014 12:43:20 PM Recently wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +20% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and the 2 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/02/13.
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SCLN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Sciclone Pharmaceuticals	$8.24	+0.14 1.73%	$8.44	$8.23	0.12%	501,976 78.43%	640,000
Most Recent Note for SCLN - 11/11/2014 12:46:59 PM Reported earnings -6% on -3% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Touched another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain after finding support above its 50 DMA line again on the latest pullback. Clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. "
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$45.30	+1.14 2.58%	$45.46	$49.00	-7.55%	85,210 80.39%	106,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 11/11/2014 12:51:24 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance today while tallying its 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 11/10/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/13. Earnings were +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$148.85	-5.71 -3.69%	$155.00	$168.99	-11.92%	108,520 92.75%	117,000
Most Recent Note for TARO - 11/11/2014 12:55:39 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss following a "negative reversal" on the prior session. Reported earnings +56% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings were -18% on -15% for the Jun '14 quarter, and the fact-based investment system calls for earnings strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/14.
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TTGT - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Techtarget Inc	$10.48	-0.01 -0.10%	$10.56	$10.71	-2.15%	91,610 66.38%	138,000
Most Recent Note for TTGT - 11/11/2014 12:57:25 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +133% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Cleared an orderly base and found support near prior highs since 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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WSBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Wesbanco Inc	$34.90	+0.26 0.75%	$34.97	$34.94	-0.11%	53,383 68.44%	78,000
Most Recent Note for WSBC - 11/11/2014 12:59:15 PM Perched at its 52-week high and tallying a 4th consecutive gain. The 10/30/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."*
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WST - NYSE - Medical-Supplies West Pharmaceutical Svcs	$51.81	+1.47 2.92%	$51.90	$51.63	0.35%	431,420 136.09%	317,000
Most Recent Note for WST - 11/11/2014 1:05:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain clearing a 10-month saucer-with-handle base. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +13% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were also below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since 3/05/07 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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WWAV - NYSE - Food-Dairy Products Whitewave Foods Co Cl A	$36.65	+0.65 1.81%	$37.24	$38.64	-5.15%	1,520,278 86.33%	1,761,000
Most Recent Note for WWAV - 11/11/2014 1:07:58 PM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Trading just above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported better than expected Sep '14 earnings +37% on +34% sales revenues, but it gave less enthusiastic guidance for the next quarter. There was a downturn in FY '12 earnings, a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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