Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, November 12th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2015
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Time of Screening : 11/12/2015 12:06:15 PM Report Released : 11/12/2015 1:25:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
VBTX - NASDAQ Veritex Holdings, Inc	$17.06	-0.41 -2.35%	$17.42	11,317 66.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 17,000	$17.95 -4.96%	11/4/2015	$17.00	PP = $18.05 MB = $18.95
Most Recent Note - 11/12/2015 1:20:28 PM Y - Pulling back after it was perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, quietly consolidating. Members were recently reminded - "Subsequent gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/4/2015. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BOCH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bank Of Commerce Hldgs	$6.87	-0.03 -0.43%	$6.87	$6.98	-1.58%	18,927 111.34%	17,000
Most Recent Note for BOCH - 11/12/2015 12:07:23 PM Hitting yet another new high today and challenging its 2014 high. In repeated mid-day report appearances it has been noted with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Hitting a new 52-week high and approaching its 2014 high."
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CUNB - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest C U Bancorp	$26.10	-0.24 -0.91%	$26.35	$27.66	-5.64%	18,490 61.63%	30,000
Most Recent Note for CUNB - 11/12/2015 12:08:49 PM Hold its ground since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 11/09/15, rallying from support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +29% on +71% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) through Jun '15 is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$43.99	-0.36 -0.80%	$44.62	$46.18	-4.73%	103,622 57.57%	180,000
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 11/12/2015 12:12:44 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a big volume-driven gain on 10/29/15. Earnings improved along with better sales revenues in the Sep '15 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11. It also completed a Secondary Offering on 12/05/11.
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GBNK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest Guaranty Bancorp	$17.57	+0.05 0.29%	$17.85	$17.78	-1.18%	27,878 81.99%	34,000
Most Recent Note for GBNK - 11/12/2015 12:17:31 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Quarterly and annual earnings history has been good, but fundamental concerns include sub par sales revenues growth and deceleration through the Sep '15 quarterly comparison. Went through a choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/20/15 mid-day report - "Sub par sales revenues growth and prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GMED - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Globus Medical Inc Cl A	$26.55	-0.56 -2.07%	$27.06	$28.99	-8.42%	381,197 61.58%	619,000
Most Recent Note for GMED - 11/12/2015 12:18:49 PM Rebounding following a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/14/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in the prior comparisons also were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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HALL - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Hallmark Financial Svcs	$12.70	-0.12 -0.95%	$12.80	$13.29	-4.45%	19,714 70.41%	28,000
Most Recent Note for HALL - 11/12/2015 12:23:06 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high after reporting earnings +94% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its second strong quarterly earnings improvement. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/08/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings have not been strong and steady, and its annual earnings history included a drastic downturn from FY '09 and a loss on FY '11."
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$17.58	-0.70 -3.83%	$18.19	$19.39	-9.33%	259,380 151.68%	171,000
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 11/12/2015 12:24:26 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable gap and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high when noted with caution in the prior mid-day report - "Reported earnings +25% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. The Computer -Tech Services firm's prior quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Stronger sales revenues in the +18-25% range would be considered indicative of truly great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$25.56	-0.12 -0.47%	$25.63	$27.30	-6.37%	30,977 65.91%	47,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 11/12/2015 12:27:01 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, yet still perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +71% on +10% sales revenues for the Jul '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain since last noted in the 10/13/15 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$29.89	+0.40 1.36%	$30.32	$31.00	-3.58%	167,443 132.89%	126,000
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 11/12/2015 12:28:58 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, hovering within striking distance of all-time highs. The 11/11/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +35% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$32.57	-1.91 -5.54%	$33.57	$38.12	-14.56%	88,408 63.60%	139,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 11/12/2015 12:32:03 PM Down considerably today with heavy volume. Fundamental concerns remain due to lackluster sales and earnings increases. Last noted in the 2/24/14 mid-day report with caution- "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11."
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$16.63	-0.05 -0.30%	$16.67	$18.22	-8.73%	71,399 69.32%	103,000
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 11/12/2015 12:35:55 PM Showed great earnings improvements in quarterly comparisons through Sep '15, but ongoing lack of sales revenues growth is a cause for concern. Went through a deep consolidation from highs after last noted in the 1/31/14 mid-day report with caution - "Trading near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LOGM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Logmein Inc	$74.37	+1.66 2.28%	$74.77	$75.42	-1.39%	205,054 69.28%	296,000
Most Recent Note for LOGM - 11/12/2015 12:37:52 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since noted with caution in the 8/28/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +44% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, an improvement after Jun '15 earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MKL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Markel Corp	$851.50	-14.56 -1.68%	$863.90	$898.08	-5.19%	28,817 65.49%	44,000
Most Recent Note for MKL - 11/12/2015 12:38:56 PM Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth. Stayed above its 200 DMA line and rebounded near its 52-week high since noted with caution in the 9/15/15 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues history is below the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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MXL - NYSE - Telecom-Infrastructure Maxlinear Inc Cl A	$16.38	-0.53 -3.13%	$16.83	$17.41	-5.92%	809,875 82.89%	977,000
Most Recent Note for MXL - 11/12/2015 12:40:15 PM Still holding its ground after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on 11/03/15. Showed great sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. Consolidated above prior highs in the $13 area after noted with caution in the 10/19/15 mid-day report - "Prior 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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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$154.84	+4.77 3.18%	$159.34	$154.88	-0.03%	1,824,359 237.24%	769,000
Most Recent Note for NTES - 11/12/2015 12:44:58 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +56% on +107% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarters had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong while it made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$27.04	-0.41 -1.49%	$27.33	$29.03	-6.85%	580,689 87.19%	666,000
Most Recent Note for NTI - 11/12/2015 12:46:55 PM Gapped down today. The 11/03/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +45% on -42% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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OMI - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale Owens & Minor Inc	$37.19	-0.32 -0.84%	$37.50	$37.70	-1.37%	669,531 107.81%	621,000
Most Recent Note for OMI - 11/12/2015 12:49:27 PM Hit a new 52-week high and challenged its all-time high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 11/11/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings growth through the Sep '15 quarter has not been a good match with the quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$53.59	-0.94 -1.72%	$54.23	$54.96	-2.49%	578,744 83.88%	690,000
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 11/12/2015 12:57:19 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '15 earnings +35% on +26% sales revenues, but showed even stronger sales and earnings increases for the Mar and Jun '15 quarters. Blue triangle beside the Dec '14 earnings figure within the datagraphs used by our experts indicates pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.84	+0.24 1.54%	$15.94	$15.64	1.28%	56,361 194.35%	29,000
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 11/12/2015 12:59:10 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today and challenging multi-year highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +8% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RSTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Rofin-Sinar Tech	$28.01	-1.75 -5.88%	$29.29	$30.41	-7.89%	105,803 86.72%	122,000
Most Recent Note for RSTI - 11/12/2015 1:02:27 PM Gapped down today for a damaging loss. Fundamentally below guidelines (C and A criteria) and its sub par earnings and waning sales revenues history are concerns.
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SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$4.08	-0.05 -1.09%	$4.15	$4.19	-2.63%	22,075,809 79.37%	27,815,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 11/12/2015 1:16:36 PM Pulling back after quietly trading one cent above its Oct '13 high on the prior session. Recent gains above resistance at the $4 level lacked great volume conviction. Earnings increases of +50% for the Jun and Sep '15 quarters (3 cents per share versus 2 cents per share) were backed by sales revenues growth in the +8-11% range. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to its annual earnings history (A criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales revenues increases have been in the +9-11% range and gradually decelerating. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. It has a large supply of 5.49 billion shares outstanding. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TAYD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Taylor Devices Inc	$15.50	-0.05 -0.32%	$16.06	$17.44	-11.12%	15,397 118.44%	13,000
Most Recent Note for TAYD - 11/12/2015 1:17:25 PM Still consolidating near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +150% on +45% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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TOWR - NYSE - Auto/Truck-Original Eqp Tower International Inc	$30.12	+0.56 1.89%	$30.17	$29.94	0.60%	87,406 74.71%	117,000
Most Recent Note for TOWR - 11/12/2015 1:18:12 PM Hitting new 52-week highs, but still faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $37 level. Bullish action has continued after twice in October '15 it appeared in the mid-day report noted with caution - "Waning sales revenues and sub par earnings growth is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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VIRT - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Virtu Financial Inc	$22.31	-0.79 -3.42%	$22.65	$25.72	-13.26%	170,529 58.20%	293,000
Most Recent Note for VIRT - 11/12/2015 1:24:32 PM Gapped down today. Proposed a new Public Offering on 11/06/15, shortly after reaching a new 52-week high. Showed improved earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '15 quarters above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior history is limited, and it just completed its $19 IPO on 4/16/15.
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XRS - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education T A L Education Gp A Ads	$40.16	+0.29 0.73%	$40.94	$40.00	0.40%	429,144 88.67%	484,000
Most Recent Note for XRS - 11/12/2015 1:25:19 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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