Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2014
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DOW 17656.67 -144.53 (-0.81%) | NASDAQ 4741.49 -24.48 (-0.51%) | S&P 500 2044.67 -15.15 (-0.74%)

Time of Screening : 12/10/2014 12:50:01 PM Report Released : 12/10/2014 1:34:45 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
STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp	$99.53	-1.43 -1.42%	$101.75	16,964 67.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 25,000	$110.96 -10.30%	11/20/2014	$105.76	PP = $109.54 MB = $115.02
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2014 1:26:13 PM Y - Enduring more distributional pressure today. Managed a "positive reversal" on the prior session after testing support at its 50 DMA line ($95.41). Subsequent losses leading to a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/9/2014. Click here.
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UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding	$20.50	-1.71 -7.70%	$21.68	234,272 101.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 230,000	$22.32 -8.15%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31 MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2014 1:29:26 PM G - Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following 6 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior highs near $20 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/5/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$41.43	+0.29 0.70%	$42.54	$45.25	-8.44%	1,479,022 95.98%	1,541,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 12/10/2014 12:51:11 PM Tallying a 4th consecutive gain today on ever-increasing volume while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +80% on +62% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, the 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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BKW - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Burger King Worldwide	$33.45	+0.96 2.95%	$33.57	$37.30	-10.32%	2,215,620 104.36%	2,123,000
Most Recent Note for BKW - 12/10/2014 12:52:15 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Endured distributional pressure while prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Made gradual progress since noted with caution on 9/09/14 when rallying on news it would buy Tim Hortons Inc (THI). Reported earnings +17% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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BRP - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers BRP Group inc	$23.36	-0.08 -0.34%	$23.45	$24.50	-4.65%	279,117 93.04%	300,000
Most Recent Note for BRP - 12/10/2014 12:52:36 PM Since noted on 11/03/14 it has still been holding its ground in a tight range. Rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a considerable gap up gain on 10/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$19.34	+0.27 1.42%	$19.38	$19.77	-2.18%	57,682 186.07%	31,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 12/10/2014 12:53:45 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today while tallying a 6th consecutive gain. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$69.51	+0.29 0.41%	$70.06	$69.21	0.43%	2,748,540 69.71%	3,943,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 12/10/2014 12:54:39 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$33.21	+0.24 0.73%	$33.53	$33.35	-0.42%	539,770 73.04%	739,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 12/10/2014 12:56:43 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons, but with waning sales revenues. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$140.27	+7.28 5.47%	$141.50	$158.87	-11.71%	1,712,262 94.81%	1,806,000
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 12/10/2014 12:58:42 PM Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line with a big gain today. The 11/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +1%* on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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GNCMA - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers General Communication A	$12.24	-0.07 -0.57%	$12.30	$12.50	-2.08%	102,270 73.58%	139,000
Most Recent Note for GNCMA - 12/10/2014 1:00:05 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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GPX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services G P Strategies Corp	$31.64	+0.10 0.32%	$32.04	$33.82	-6.45%	62,447 67.88%	92,000
Most Recent Note for GPX - 12/10/2014 1:02:50 PM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/05/12.
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JBLU - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Jetblue Airways Corp	$15.48	+0.43 2.82%	$15.69	$15.79	-1.99%	6,488,302 65.53%	9,901,000
Most Recent Note for JBLU - 12/10/2014 1:03:39 PM Still hovering at its 52-week high. Held its ground and rallied after repeatedly 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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LHO - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel Lasalle Hotel Properties	$40.11	+0.16 0.40%	$40.17	$41.58	-3.54%	679,048 74.54%	911,000
Most Recent Note for LHO - 12/10/2014 1:04:59 PM Gapped down from its 52-week high on the prior session as it completed a new Public Offering. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history through Sep '14 has not shown strong and steady quarterly increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$95.68	-0.37 -0.39%	$96.59	$102.24	-6.42%	1,110,035 92.97%	1,194,000
Most Recent Note for MCO - 12/10/2014 1:06:17 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line when recently enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MMI - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Marcus & Millichap Inc	$32.25	-1.75 -5.15%	$32.75	$34.00	-5.15%	84,904 94.34%	90,000
Most Recent Note for MMI - 12/10/2014 1:08:06 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from new 52-week highs following 4 consecutive gains with light volume. Tested support at its 50 DMA line recently 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$57.68	-1.67 -2.81%	$59.41	$59.94	-3.77%	184,740 103.21%	179,000
Most Recent Note for PJC - 12/10/2014 1:13:11 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Quarterly reports through Sep '14 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$21.92	+0.08 0.37%	$22.03	$22.41	-2.19%	321,288 95.34%	337,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 12/10/2014 1:14:53 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$86.92	+0.52 0.60%	$87.43	$94.50	-8.02%	517,274 70.67%	732,000
Most Recent Note for RH - 12/10/2014 1:15:51 PM Due to report Oct '14 earnings after the close today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +37% on +14% sales revenues for the Jul '14 quarter. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $94 level. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 11/21/14 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following reorganization, trading began on 11/02/12, and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very strong since. Completed a Secondary Offering 7/12/13 and named a new CEO 1/31/14."
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$278.12	-1.94 -0.69%	$284.06	$281.70	-1.27%	37,508 65.80%	57,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 12/10/2014 1:19:54 PM Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today then reversed into the red following 4 consecutive wedging gains lacking great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it did not form a recent sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +48% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$43.93	-1.39 -3.07%	$44.98	$45.38	-3.20%	1,041,604 82.28%	1,266,000
Most Recent Note for SPR - 12/10/2014 1:20:50 PM Pulling back today after hitting another new 52-week high on the prior session with a big volume-driven gain. Held its ground and made gradual progress since noted in the 11/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Completed Secondary Offerings on 3/04/14, 6/04/14 and 8/07/14. Reported earnings +17% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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SQBK - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Square 1 Financial, Inc	$24.41	-0.08 -0.33%	$24.94	$24.74	-1.33%	72,949 94.74%	77,000
Most Recent Note for SQBK - 12/10/2014 1:21:43 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +16% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ST - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Sensata Technologies Hdg	$52.60	-0.39 -0.74%	$53.34	$52.99	-0.74%	2,100,529 140.13%	1,499,000
Most Recent Note for ST - 12/10/2014 1:23:53 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded to new highs since last noted with caution in the 9/30/14 mid-day report - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/08/14 and slumped below its 50 DMA line with a streak of volume-driven losses. Reported +15% earnings on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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TCO - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Taubman Centers Inc	$79.81	+0.08 0.10%	$79.94	$80.82	-1.25%	287,841 75.75%	380,000
Most Recent Note for TCO - 12/10/2014 1:27:56 PM Earnings history for this REIT is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria).
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UVE - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Universal Insurance Hldg	$20.41	-0.66 -3.11%	$20.42	$21.14	-3.48%	243,785 78.14%	312,000
Most Recent Note for UVE - 12/10/2014 1:31:57 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Made gradual progress since noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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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VDSI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Vasco Data Security Intl	$29.02	+1.52 5.53%	$29.17	$30.60	-5.16%	595,896 67.79%	879,000
Most Recent Note for VDSI - 12/10/2014 1:32:53 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high. Previously noted as having the look of a "climax run". Fundamental concerns remain, as prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +167% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VVI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Viad Corp	$26.52	-0.08 -0.30%	$26.70	$28.62	-7.34%	90,572 95.34%	95,000
Most Recent Note for VVI - 12/10/2014 1:34:21 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The prior report cautioned members - "Showed greatly improved earnings for the Sep '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Company has a new CEO as of 12/04/14."
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