Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2015
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DOW 17571.31 -159.2 (-0.90%) | NASDAQ 5088.12 -13.69 (-0.27%) | S&P 500 2064.44 -12.63 (-0.61%)

Time of Screening : 12/8/2015 12:05:50 PM Report Released : 12/8/2015 12:56:32 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$15.99	+0.29 1.85%	$16.03	$17.00	-5.94%	14,220 88.88%	16,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 12/8/2015 12:12:34 PM Recent consolidation is not sufficient length to be recognized as a sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. 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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AMSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Amsurg Corp	$81.18	+1.88 2.37%	$81.35	$87.42	-7.14%	738,010 69.56%	1,061,000
Most Recent Note for AMSG - 12/8/2015 12:14:16 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after completing a Public Offering on 12/01/15. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +61% on +29% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$35.76	+0.03 0.08%	$35.98	$40.76	-12.27%	1,707,612 67.36%	2,535,000
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 12/8/2015 12:14:58 PM Consolidating above prior highs following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain 11/05/15 on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons did not show solid earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 12/11/13."
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$786.21	+34.04 4.53%	$789.00	$803.25	-2.12%	235,250 89.45%	263,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 12/8/2015 12:19:25 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
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BDX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Becton Dickinson & Co	$153.31	+0.35 0.23%	$154.21	$154.98	-1.08%	666,366 70.44%	946,000
Most Recent Note for BDX - 12/8/2015 12:24:37 PM Perched near all-time highs with no resistance remaining. Reported strong earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. Prior 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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BNK - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks C 1 Financial Inc	$24.08	+0.02 0.08%	$24.10	$24.49	-1.67%	48,498 65.54%	74,000
Most Recent Note for BNK - 12/8/2015 12:25:33 PM Still holding its ground in a tight range since gapping up on 11/10/15 for a new 52-week high on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +72% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, and showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '15 quarters. Fundamental concerns remain because its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BUSE - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Busey Corp	$21.46	-0.09 -0.42%	$21.55	$22.59	-5.00%	85,469 142.45%	60,000
Most Recent Note for BUSE - 12/8/2015 12:26:29 PM Enduring distributional pressure after consolidating in an orderly fashion within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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BZC - AMEX - Aerospace/Defense Breeze-Eastern Corp	$19.67	-0.04 -0.20%	$19.72	$21.25	-7.44%	25,705 73.44%	35,000
Most Recent Note for BZC - 12/8/2015 12:27:12 PM Holding its ground near multi-year highs following recent M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '15 quarterly earnings +222% on +35% sales revenues, but fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$124.15	+4.14 3.45%	$124.31	$121.63	2.07%	445,093 139.97%	318,000
Most Recent Note for CASY - 12/8/2015 12:28:42 PM Hitting another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns were noted in prior mid-day reports - "Showing decelerating earnings increases coming on lower sales revenues for the Jan, Apr, and Jul '15 quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."
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CNTY - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Century Casinos Inc	$6.98	+0.27 4.02%	$7.00	$7.09	-1.55%	510,863 946.04%	54,000
Most Recent Note for CNTY - 12/8/2015 12:29:24 PM Recently reported strong earnings for the Sep '15 quarter, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure after touching a new high. Fundamental concerns remain (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$50.19	-1.60 -3.08%	$51.82	$52.00	-3.49%	6,193,361 67.98%	9,111,000
Most Recent Note for DAL - 12/8/2015 12:30:01 PM Pulling back today after rallying near prior highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported +45% earnings on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FLXS - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Flexsteel Industries Inc	$47.08	-0.56 -1.18%	$47.42	$48.67	-3.27%	39,389 85.63%	46,000
Most Recent Note for FLXS - 12/8/2015 12:31:43 PM Perched near its 52-week high. Reported +14% earnings on +16% sales for the Sep '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 7/20/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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GFF - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Griffon Corporation	$18.21	-0.03 -0.16%	$18.38	$19.24	-5.35%	147,166 87.08%	169,000
Most Recent Note for GFF - 12/8/2015 12:33:20 PM Pulling back from new multi-year highs, consolidating above prior highs in the $17 area. Reported earnings +77% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental concern and prior quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues growth."
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HFFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans H F Financial Corp	$19.48	-0.03 -0.13%	$19.55	$19.67	-0.99%	28,425 167.21%	17,000
Most Recent Note for HFFC - 12/8/2015 12:34:39 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since gapping up for a new high 12/01/15 on M&A news. Reported earnings +25% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues growth, and earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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HQY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service HealthEquity, Inc	$31.76	-1.76 -5.25%	$33.50	$35.78	-11.24%	279,465 89.29%	313,000
Most Recent Note for HQY - 12/8/2015 12:39:28 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's loss on higher volume. Reported earnings +33% on +40% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines and it was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Limited history is a concern while up from its $14 IPO on 7/31/15 followed by a new Public Offering on 5/05/15."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$45.64	-3.86 -7.80%	$47.60	$51.34	-11.10%	9,383,172 146.27%	6,415,000
Most Recent Note for LUV - 12/8/2015 12:42:19 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating and encountering distributional pressure after reaching new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +71% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth which is not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service in great demand. Annual earnings history improved after a downturn in FY '11 (A criteria)."
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MBTF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks M B T Financial Corp	$6.40	-0.01 -0.08%	$6.62	$6.88	-7.05%	30,407 233.90%	13,000
Most Recent Note for MBTF - 12/8/2015 12:44:42 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +86% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarters had lackluster sales revenues growth in the +2-4% range. Downturn in FY '14 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PULB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Pulaski Financial Corp	$16.68	+0.03 0.18%	$16.71	$17.25	-3.30%	14,101 78.34%	18,000
Most Recent Note for PULB - 12/8/2015 12:46:26 PM Consolidating following volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +7% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady or a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SONA - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Southern Natl Bancorp Va	$13.00	+0.12 0.93%	$13.02	$13.27	-2.03%	10,111 77.78%	13,000
Most Recent Note for SONA - 12/8/2015 12:48:33 PM Spiked to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Prior 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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SRI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Stoneridge Inc	$14.61	+0.35 2.45%	$14.78	$14.99	-2.54%	79,088 91.96%	86,000
Most Recent Note for SRI - 12/8/2015 12:50:09 PM Rebounding toward new multi-year highs following a brief consolidation after big volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recent quarters through Sep '15 show no meaningful growth in sales revenues while it produced far better earnings versus year ago losses. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and its fundamentals are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$20.91	+0.47 2.27%	$21.46	$20.62	1.38%	2,784,094 305.61%	911,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/8/2015 12:51:56 PM Again hit new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - " Due to report Oct '15 quarterly earnings, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the Jul '15 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings increases. Downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Went through a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution."
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UFPI - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production Universal Forest Prods	$69.97	-7.04 -9.14%	$74.35	$78.67	-11.07%	207,626 125.08%	166,000
Most Recent Note for UFPI - 12/8/2015 12:54:00 PM Gapped down today for a considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +31% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since 7/14/06 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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WTBA - NASDAQ - Banks-Midwest West Bancorporation Inc	$20.54	+0.00 0.00%	$20.83	$21.09	-2.61%	20,433 120.19%	17,000
Most Recent Note for WTBA - 12/8/2015 12:56:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted with caution in the 11/02/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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