Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 19th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2013
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DOW 16189.35 21.38 (0.13%) | NASDAQ 4059.46 -10.6 (-0.26%) | S&P 500 1809.69 -0.96 (-0.05%)

Time of Screening : 12/19/2013 12:23:10 PM Report Released : 12/19/2013 1:41:39 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$54.21	-1.36 -2.45%	$55.19	50,269,259 68.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 73,906,300	$55.18 -1.76%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93 MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 1:03:30 PM Y - Pulling back today after wedging to new highs without great volume conviction behind recent gains. Formed a 9-week cup shaped base without a handle. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/18/13 high plus 10 cents in the 12/12/13 mid-day report (read here). At least +40% above average volume must be behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/12/2013. Click here.
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HLF - NYSE Herbalife Ltd	$78.67	+0.67 0.86%	$79.75	2,203,251 83.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,648,200	$78.50 0.22%	11/22/2013	$72.21	PP = $75.04 MB = $78.79
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 1:06:23 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply.. Color code is changed to green after rising beyond its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/22/2013. Click here.
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MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services	$26.69	+0.00 0.00%	$26.71	60,797 273.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 22,200	$28.64 -6.81%	12/19/2013	$26.69	PP = $28.74 MB = $30.18
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 1:19:16 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/28/13 high plus 10 cents. Up considerably this week with above average volume behind 4 consecutive gains, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line helping its technical stance improve. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/02/13 its found support at its 200 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/14/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$35.46	+0.43 1.21%	$35.48	$36.03	-1.60%	1,151,092 155.89%	738,400
Most Recent Note for AER - 12/19/2013 12:24:36 PM Rising further since gapping up 12/16/13 for a considerable gain on news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. Last week it powered to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains while the 12/13/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons show little growth in sales revenues, and its 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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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$19.21	-0.36 -1.84%	$19.70	$18.94	1.43%	34,229 81.11%	42,200
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 12/19/2013 12:25:35 PM Perched at its 52-week high, pulling back today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains, rallying with with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +15% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases however sub par sales revenues increases reveal no great growth in demand for its products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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CW - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Curtiss-Wright Corp	$59.28	-0.11 -0.19%	$59.60	$59.88	-1.00%	223,140 90.19%	247,400
Most Recent Note for CW - 12/19/2013 12:26:15 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 9 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$55.57	+0.69 1.26%	$55.86	$55.13	0.80%	132,612 77.37%	171,400
Most Recent Note for DORM - 12/19/2013 12:27:51 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. After volume-driven gains the 12/11/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings results for the the past 4 quarters missed the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system, yet it has earned high ranks including a 96 Earnings Per Share Rating."
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$106.44	-0.78 -0.73%	$108.64	$106.91	-0.44%	86,961 113.38%	76,700
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 12/19/2013 12:28:39 PM Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Perched at its 52-week high after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground and made steady progress since the 10/10/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$36.90	+0.06 0.16%	$37.25	$39.77	-7.22%	101,004 71.68%	140,900
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 12/19/2013 12:30:50 PM Found support and rallied from its 50 DMA line with a streak of gains backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Completed a new Public Offering on 12/04/13 as it abruptly retreated from its 52-week high and tested support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +16% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is a sign there is no great demand for any new (bad N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the investment system guidelines."
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$49.06	-0.32 -0.65%	$49.41	$48.98	0.16%	185,673 74.42%	249,500
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 12/19/2013 12:43:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/29/13 mid-day report with cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain as its quarterly earnings increases through Jun '13 have been below the +25%* minimum guideline."*
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$23.79	+0.25 1.06%	$23.85	$23.63	0.68%	104,599 92.08%	113,600
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 12/19/2013 1:07:39 PM Hitting a new 52-week high again today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$808.30	+6.24 0.78%	$808.90	$803.54	0.59%	408,357 71.79%	568,800
Most Recent Note for MA - 12/19/2013 1:09:38 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground and rose steadily since noted with caution in the 10/31/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +16% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, and prior earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since throughout its ongoing advance this year."
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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$45.90	-2.38 -4.93%	$46.85	$51.22	-10.39%	145,342 124.76%	116,500
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 12/19/2013 1:20:51 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 7/09/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11."
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$46.04	-0.00 -0.00%	$46.24	$46.23	-0.41%	253,606 72.52%	349,700
Most Recent Note for PAG - 12/19/2013 1:24:00 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Technically, it broke out in late-July after a choppy consolidation including a dip below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 2/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria."
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.15	+0.05 0.32%	$15.17	$15.33	-1.18%	19,405 65.56%	29,600
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 12/19/2013 1:26:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high while on track for a 7th consecutive gain. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since noted with caution in the 8/27/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance Principal Finl Group Inc	$48.28	-0.20 -0.40%	$48.38	$50.97	-5.29%	852,365 65.69%	1,297,600
Most Recent Note for PFG - 12/19/2013 1:30:22 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line this week. The 12/18/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Perrigo Co Plc	$150.39	-5.28 -3.39%	$155.55	$157.47	-4.50%	894,492 66.83%	1,338,500
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 12/19/2013 1:31:51 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance today, consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and only -4.2% off its 52-week high. The 3 prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline. Despite fundamental concerns it has made good progress in recent weeks following choppy action since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/12."
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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$29.12	-0.04 -0.14%	$29.72	$29.10	0.07%	163,044 78.61%	207,400
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/19/2013 1:34:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 3 consecutive gains. The 12/18/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Found support at its 50 DMA line while continuing higher in recent months. Reported earnings +24% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. The Building - Heavy Construction firm is one of the largest specialty contractors and engineering companies in the Western United States primarily serving the growing power and energy sectors."
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$25.91	+0.53 2.09%	$26.40	$25.25	2.61%	408,097 122.26%	333,800
Most Recent Note for THRM - 12/19/2013 1:39:00 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs this week with a streak of 6 consecutive gains. Held its ground when consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 11/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +129% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria)."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$79.26	-1.27 -1.58%	$80.44	$83.83	-5.45%	1,076,584 146.73%	733,700
Most Recent Note for UHS - 12/19/2013 1:40:37 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line today with a volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 7/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - 'Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS).'"
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$72.80	-1.31 -1.77%	$73.87	$74.17	-1.85%	407,207 80.65%	504,900
Most Recent Note for WAB - 12/19/2013 1:41:13 PM Pulling back today after volume-driven gains 6 days in a row helped it rally into new 52-week high territory. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. A 2:1 split impacted the share prices on 6/12/13. The 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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