Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 1st, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2014
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Time of Screening : 12/1/2014 11:56:54 AM Report Released : 12/1/2014 12:38:19 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
BIDU - NASDAQ Baidu Inc Ads	$236.23	-8.88 -3.62%	$242.00	2,385,869 62.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,790,000	$251.99 -6.25%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51 MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 12/1/2014 12:02:12 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while retreating below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/17/2014. Click here.
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FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$144.35	-7.54 -4.96%	$151.35	731,509 99.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 736,000	$160.40 -10.01%	10/31/2014	$148.50	PP = $146.29 MB = $153.60
Most Recent Note - 12/1/2014 12:11:22 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while undercutting prior highs in the $146-149 area raising concerns with a big loss today on higher volume, testing support at its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses may trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/18/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$115.93	-3.00 -2.52%	$119.25	$119.75	-3.19%	49,172,662 91.21%	53,910,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 12/1/2014 11:58:15 AM Pulling back from its 52-week and all-time highs with a volume-driven loss today. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."*
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$56.17	-2.86 -4.84%	$58.54	$59.97	-6.34%	1,119,330 72.92%	1,535,000
Most Recent Note for ALK - 12/1/2014 11:59:25 AM Retreating from its 52-week high with a big loss today. Shares split 2:1 on 7/10/14. Reported earnings +32% on -6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings comparisons have been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), however, sub par sales revenues increases hint that there is no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. After a severe downturn in FY '08 it has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth.
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$50.76	-4.24 -7.71%	$55.89	$56.88	-10.76%	1,501,784 75.77%	1,982,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/1/2014 12:00:42 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's loss after getting extended from any sound base. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $34-36 area during its consolidation since noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution. Rallied from a previously noted bullish reverse-head-and-shoulders base but concerns were noted - "Reported earnings +42% on +25% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter, an improvement after Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals have not been a match with the fact-based investment system since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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CNI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Natl Ry Co	$68.16	-2.89 -4.07%	$70.66	$75.92	-10.22%	1,313,710 89.00%	1,476,000
Most Recent Note for CNI - 12/1/2014 12:03:33 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive big volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. This Canadian railroad operator was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/21/2006."
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CVGW - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products Calavo Growers Inc	$44.25	+1.31 3.05%	$44.29	$49.45	-10.52%	67,139 88.34%	76,000
Most Recent Note for CVGW - 12/1/2014 12:05:07 PM Consolidating after slumping below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 11/14/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history has not been steady, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds (I criteria) is a reassuring sign."
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$49.77	-1.38 -2.70%	$50.67	$55.02	-9.54%	116,028 57.73%	201,000
Most Recent Note for ENV - 12/1/2014 12:07:00 PM Gapped down today testing support near prior highs in the $50 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 128 in Dec '12 to 272 in Sep '14, an encouraging sign (I criteria). A Secondary Offering was completed on 10/10/13. Showed improved sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 7 latest quarters through Sep '14, but fundamental concerns remain. Due to a downturn in FY '12 earnings, its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$115.01	+1.79 1.58%	$115.69	$114.88	0.11%	324,604 58.28%	557,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 12/1/2014 12:12:18 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/05/13. Earnings were +31% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd quarterly comparison. Downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings was noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$9.15	+0.26 2.92%	$9.27	$9.11	0.44%	53,811 59.13%	91,000
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 12/1/2014 12:13:06 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Technically, it broke out on 11/05/14 from a one-year base. Fundamental concerns remain, and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$14.68	+0.05 0.34%	$15.29	$14.94	-1.74%	8,898,152 94.55%	9,411,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 12/1/2014 12:13:44 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Held its ground and rallied after noted in recent mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +14%* on +6% sales for the Sep '14 quarter, sub par sales and earnings below +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system."*
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KMI - NYSE - UTILITIES - Gas Utilities Kinder Morgan Inc	$40.32	-1.03 -2.49%	$41.35	$42.49	-5.11%	26,347,292 118.32%	22,267,000
Most Recent Note for KMI - 12/1/2014 12:14:59 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume today after challenging its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been up and down."
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MFRM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Mattress Firm Hldg Corp	$69.95	-1.08 -1.52%	$71.41	$71.82	-2.60%	259,276 133.65%	194,000
Most Recent Note for MFRM - 12/1/2014 12:16:39 PM Making another mid-day report appearance consolidating near its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +42% on +36% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago quarters."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$96.01	+0.37 0.39%	$96.30	$102.04	-5.91%	165,546 59.34%	279,000
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 12/1/2014 12:20:48 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high following another dip below its 200 DMA line since noted with caution on 9/18/14 mid-day report. Reported better earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '14 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its sales revenues growth rate has shown deceleration.
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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$31.27	+0.24 0.77%	$31.38	$33.37	-6.29%	84,726 86.46%	98,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 12/1/2014 12:21:35 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line last week while prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +75% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably from its $12 IPO on 10/31/13."
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MMP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Magellan Midstream Ptnrs	$79.78	-3.12 -3.76%	$81.80	$90.08	-11.44%	546,919 60.10%	910,000
Most Recent Note for MMP - 12/1/2014 12:23:14 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line to its 200 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 10/16/14 mid-day report - "This Master Limited Partnership in the Oil and Gas - Transportation/Pipeline industry is sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported +8% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Earnings increases in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons were better and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$18.72	-0.61 -3.16%	$19.41	$21.04	-11.03%	326,736 96.10%	340,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 12/1/2014 12:24:32 PM Pulling back with higher volume today. In mid-day reports last week while tallying volume-driven gains it was noted - "Earnings increases have been strong through the Sep '14 quarter. Volume-driven gains have it rebounding toward its 52-week high following a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $25 level."
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NSC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Norfolk Southern Corp	$105.75	-5.89 -5.28%	$111.08	$117.64	-10.11%	2,061,659 105.51%	1,954,000
Most Recent Note for NSC - 12/1/2014 12:26:45 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive big loss on higher volume. Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings and sales increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based system, and a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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NVEE - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Consulting N V 5 Holdings Inc	$12.06	-0.69 -5.41%	$12.70	$13.40	-10.00%	54,517 187.99%	29,000
Most Recent Note for NVEE - 12/1/2014 12:27:33 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +41%* on +69% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$27.86	-1.05 -3.63%	$28.89	$28.95	-3.77%	406,134 69.07%	588,000
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 12/1/2014 12:31:51 PM Pulling back today, abruptly retreating from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings +65% on +9% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 8/15/14 mid-day report following a big gap up gain on M&A news - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern as it suggests there is not great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PIKE - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Pike Corp	$11.98	+0.02 0.13%	$11.99	$12.01	-0.29%	192,605 59.08%	326,000
Most Recent Note for PIKE - 12/1/2014 12:32:05 PM Trading in a tight rage since gapping up on 8/04/14 news it will be bought by Court Square Capital Partners for $12 cash per share. Prior mid-day reports in early 2013 repeatedly cautioned - "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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R - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Ryder System Inc	$92.26	-3.26 -3.41%	$95.79	$95.82	-3.72%	380,305 57.53%	661,000
Most Recent Note for R - 12/1/2014 12:32:42 PM Reported earnings +12% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$20.50	+0.24 1.18%	$20.59	$21.20	-3.30%	400,390 146.66%	273,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 12/1/2014 12:33:36 PM Still hovering near its 52-week and multi-year highs following a spurt of gains on heavy volume. Reported earnings +41% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Computer - Networking firm survived but failed to impress since the 12/07/10 mid-day report cautioned members - "Its flawed annual earnings (A criteria) history has been noted as a concern."
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RJET - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Republic Airways Holdngs	$13.20	-0.08 -0.60%	$13.80	$13.60	-2.94%	397,890 73.14%	544,000
Most Recent Note for RJET - 12/1/2014 12:35:02 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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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TNET - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing TriNet Group, Inc	$29.64	-2.02 -6.38%	$31.38	$32.79	-9.61%	926,895 185.38%	500,000
Most Recent Note for TNET - 12/1/2014 12:36:55 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with a volume-driven loss today testing near its 50 DMA line. The 11/05/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '14 quarters but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$114.32	-2.45 -2.10%	$116.63	$123.61	-7.52%	3,511,370 85.43%	4,110,000
Most Recent Note for UNP - 12/1/2014 12:37:59 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss testing support at its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been below the +25% minimum guideline. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "This Transportation - Rail firm's prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25%* guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '09."*
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