Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2014
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DOW 17214.81 33.97 (0.20%) | NASDAQ 4589.56 -15.6 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 1992.77 3.14 (0.16%)

Time of Screening : 12/16/2014 11:59:59 AM Report Released : 12/16/2014 1:35:56 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$183.11	-0.11 -0.06%	$183.82	873,923 79.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,106,000	$203.30 -9.93%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53 MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2014 12:07:28 PM G - Rebounded from earlier lows today following a damaging volume-driven loss and violation of its 50 DMA line on the prior session which triggered a technical sell signal. Only a rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/28/2014. Click here.
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UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding	$20.15	+0.12 0.60%	$20.41	142,434 60.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 236,000	$22.32 -9.72%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31 MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2014 1:34:33 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating above prior highs near $20 defining initial support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from its purchase price. Keep in mind that deterioration in the broader market (M criteria) has raised a caution flag. >>> 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
ACC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential Amer Campus Communities	$39.88	+0.01 0.03%	$39.92	$40.74	-2.11%	778,990 87.82%	887,000
Most Recent Note for ACC - 12/16/2014 12:04:37 PM Fundamental concerns remain. This REIT went through a deep consolidation and failed to impress since last noted in the 10/24/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$127.43	+0.98 0.78%	$127.43	$137.15	-7.09%	598,425 64.69%	925,000
Most Recent Note for AMP - 12/16/2014 12:08:38 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line while making a 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Retreated from its 52-week high abruptly with recent volume-driven losses. Reported +10% earnings on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ASML - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M L Holding N.V. NY	$106.17	+2.82 2.73%	$106.38	$109.56	-3.09%	439,137 58.40%	752,000
Most Recent Note for ASML - 12/16/2014 12:12:55 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high following a big loss on the prior session. Wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/25/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on -6% sales revenues for Sep '14, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history also has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BCPC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Balchem Corp	$64.64	+1.29 2.04%	$64.91	$68.82	-6.07%	106,418 78.25%	136,000
Most Recent Note for BCPC - 12/16/2014 12:18:21 PM This Chemicals - Specialty firm is consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +71% on +83% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Its Jun '14 results also showed great increases, however fundamental concerns remain. Choppy action has followed since last noted in the 1/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "It maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history, however, recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 show sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns regarding the C criteria."
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$79.89	+0.83 1.05%	$80.47	$82.90	-3.63%	237,433 81.31%	292,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 12/16/2014 12:19:19 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance hovering near all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains including a gap up on 12/10/14. Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 4/17/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$42.18	-0.27 -0.64%	$42.72	$45.84	-7.98%	115,548 86.23%	134,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/16/2014 12:21:45 PM Retreating from all-time highs and slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter, its 7th 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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DDC - NYSE - Mining-Gold/Silver/Gems Dominion Diamond Corp	$18.02	+0.56 3.21%	$18.11	$18.22	-1.10%	455,605 103.78%	439,000
Most Recent Note for DDC - 12/16/2014 12:23:57 PM Has a new CEO effective 11/20/14 and tallied big gains afterward. Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ESRX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Express Scripts Hldg Co	$81.66	-1.11 -1.34%	$81.80	$85.72	-4.74%	3,412,799 94.46%	3,613,000
Most Recent Note for ESRX - 12/16/2014 12:29:27 PM Gapped down today while continuing to retreat from new all-time highs hit last week. Reported earnings +19% on -1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as when noted in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - "Its total shares outstanding of 484.8 million makes it an unlikely sprinter. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria) and no overhead supply to act as resistance. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25% or greater increases versus the year ago periods, leaving fundamental concerns."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$57.43	-0.02 -0.03%	$57.61	$60.56	-5.17%	393,790 59.04%	667,000
Most Recent Note for EXR - 12/16/2014 1:02:04 PM Extended from any sound base, testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss. Completed new Public Offerings on 11/06/13 and 11/07/12. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have shown sales revenues and earnings increases at or very near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This REIT was last noted with caution in the 6/18/13 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates. Completed a new Public Offering back on 4/20/12."
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$32.29	-0.26 -0.80%	$32.32	$33.53	-3.70%	690,619 91.11%	758,000
Most Recent Note for FAF - 12/16/2014 1:03:35 PM Encountered distributional pressure yet it remains near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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FFNW - NASDAQ - Finance-Savings & Loan First Finl Northwest Inc	$11.96	+0.26 2.22%	$11.96	$12.14	-1.48%	50,477 144.22%	35,000
Most Recent Note for FFNW - 12/16/2014 1:06:21 PM Rallying with volume-driven gains this week challenging its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 6/03/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues have been waning, not growing, indicating no great demand for its new products or services. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since its technical breakout on 5/03/13 with a considerable volume-driven gain."
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$69.22	-0.76 -1.09%	$69.51	$73.90	-6.33%	194,786 98.38%	198,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 12/16/2014 1:08:26 PM Retreating with volume-driven losses. Wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 11/28/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +36% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$57.75	-2.53 -4.20%	$60.88	$64.18	-10.02%	279,289 83.87%	333,000
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 12/16/2014 1:10:03 PM Touched a new 52-week high on the prior session then reversed into the red following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +62% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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HBOS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Heritage Financial Group	$25.30	-0.03 -0.12%	$25.37	$26.10	-3.07%	65,780 263.12%	25,000
Most Recent Note for HBOS - 12/16/2014 1:10:47 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up last week on M&A news. Reported +83% earnings on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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LOGM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Logmein Inc	$47.03	-2.18 -4.43%	$49.19	$53.38	-11.90%	356,018 105.64%	337,000
Most Recent Note for LOGM - 12/16/2014 1:14:49 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported +129% earnings on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line and wedged back into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 9/19/14 mid-day report - "Perched within striking distance of prior resistance in the $47 area. Sales revenues and earnings increases in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '14 showed great improvement. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$41.45	+0.22 0.53%	$41.49	$42.82	-3.20%	94,608 64.36%	147,000
Most Recent Note for LTC - 12/16/2014 1:16:26 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 7/24/12 mid-day report - "This REIT that invests in Healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MHK - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Mohawk Industries Inc	$147.17	-6.08 -3.96%	$151.36	$158.58	-7.20%	1,357,581 186.74%	727,000
Most Recent Note for MHK - 12/16/2014 1:19:05 PM Gapped down for a volume-driven loss today, retreating from its 52-week high after recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$51.70	+1.37 2.71%	$52.46	$54.33	-4.85%	358,999 97.29%	369,000
Most Recent Note for MMS - 12/16/2014 1:20:37 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $50 area. Last noted in the 11/14/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +4% on +13% sales for the Sep '14 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$94.50	-0.93 -0.97%	$95.42	$99.76	-5.27%	2,634,512 81.89%	3,217,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 12/16/2014 1:22:36 PM Retreated from its all-time high with 4 consecutive volume-driven losses, testing support at its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 9/26/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 12/17/13 mid-day report - 'Quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings growth below the +25% guideline while its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been slow and steady.'"
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PETM - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Petsmart Inc	$80.97	+0.00 0.00%	$81.06	$81.44	-0.58%	1,215,023 101.00%	1,203,000
Most Recent Note for PETM - 12/16/2014 1:23:39 PM Gapped up on the prior session for new all-time highs on M&A news. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 11/19/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Earnings per share should be up +25% or more in 3 of the past 4 comparisons to satisfy the C criteria. Sub par quarterly sales revenues increases are below the robust growth guidelines of the investment system. Sales should be up +18-25% or more or showing great acceleration over prior quarters."
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RDWR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Radware Limited	$21.77	+0.24 1.11%	$21.98	$22.89	-4.89%	442,603 113.78%	389,000
Most Recent Note for RDWR - 12/16/2014 1:25:12 PM Up from early lows today while consolidating after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory. 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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RECN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Resources Connection Inc	$15.38	+0.15 0.98%	$15.44	$16.17	-4.89%	107,574 66.00%	163,000
Most Recent Note for RECN - 12/16/2014 1:28:12 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line. Rebounded to touch new highs from lows below its 200 DMA line after last noted in the 10/03/14 mid-day report - "Reported better earnings increases in the May and Aug '14 quarters but sales revenues growth and prior earnings history has been sub par."
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SJW - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities S J W Corp	$31.53	+1.31 4.33%	$31.65	$32.32	-2.44%	30,664 61.33%	50,000
Most Recent Note for SJW - 12/16/2014 1:30:17 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported strong Sep '14 quarterly results, but its 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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VVI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Viad Corp	$25.45	+0.16 0.62%	$25.54	$28.62	-11.08%	81,606 77.72%	105,000
Most Recent Note for VVI - 12/16/2014 1:35:25 PM Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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