Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 20th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2013
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DOW 16270.21 91.13 (0.56%) | NASDAQ 4101.18 43.05 (1.06%) | S&P 500 1821.32 11.72 (0.65%)

Time of Screening : 12/20/2013 11:53:07 AM Report Released : 12/20/2013 12:42:42 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
JAZZ - NASDAQ Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc	$121.63	+6.91 6.02%	$126.84	1,284,576 177.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 722,700	$121.15 0.40%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10 MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2013 12:23:16 PM G - Extended from any sound base, it is off the session's earlier highs after gapping up for a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable gain. Reported news it will buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/10/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$27.91	+2.84 11.33%	$28.10	$25.69	8.64%	1,974,827 218.00%	905,900
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/20/2013 11:54:43 AM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Stayed above its 50 DMA line and made steady progress since noted in the 10/30/13 mid-day report with caution -"Reported earnings +13% on +35% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after violating prior lows near $15.50 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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ARSD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg Arabian American Devlpmt	$11.97	+0.69 6.12%	$11.97	$11.55	3.64%	88,715 148.11%	59,900
Most Recent Note for ARSD - 12/20/2013 11:55:53 AM Hitting new new multi-year highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +75% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The prior quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. The 6/22/12 mid-day report cautioned - 'Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. The prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.'"
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BCPC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Balchem Corp	$57.80	+0.12 0.20%	$58.22	$59.80	-3.35%	94,423 103.65%	91,100
Most Recent Note for BCPC - 12/20/2013 11:57:39 AM This Chemicals - Specialty firm is consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +6% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 10/08/13 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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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$26.25	+1.78 7.27%	$26.50	$26.50	-0.94%	839,013 1,006.01%	83,400
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 12/20/2013 11:59:33 AM Considerable gap up gain today challenging its 52-week high. Found support near prior highs in the $22 area and its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 11/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Electrical - Power/Equipment firm has an erratic earnings history (C and A criteria) below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$18.85	-0.08 -0.42%	$19.15	$18.94	-0.48%	52,596 121.47%	43,300
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 12/20/2013 12:00:43 PM Near its 52-week high, pulling back after volume-driven gains. No resistance remains 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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COHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Coherent Inc	$71.62	+0.39 0.55%	$71.75	$72.49	-1.20%	90,430 96.92%	93,300
Most Recent Note for COHR - 12/20/2013 12:02:02 PM Still perched at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground while churning above average volume since the 12/12/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +37% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings and sales revenues increases in prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CTCT - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Services Constant Contact Inc	$30.55	+1.91 6.67%	$30.74	$29.71	2.83%	894,301 246.70%	362,500
Most Recent Note for CTCT - 12/20/2013 12:03:31 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/05/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
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CVCO - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing Cavco Industries Inc	$69.44	+1.89 2.80%	$70.28	$68.71	1.06%	23,185 113.65%	20,400
Most Recent Note for CVCO - 12/20/2013 12:06:41 PM Holding its ground and rising following a considerable volume-driven gain on 12/18/13 for a new 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 show improving sales revenues growth and greatly improved earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$13.15	+0.54 4.28%	$13.50	$14.37	-8.49%	39,977 107.47%	37,200
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 12/20/2013 12:07:50 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +55% on +19% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The 11/22/13 report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '13 showed greatly improved earnings results and improved sales revenues growth. Quarterly revenues totals in the $6-8 million range are rather minuscule, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Recently enduring distributional pressure after getting extended from any sound base."
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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$21.99	+0.29 1.34%	$21.99	$21.61	1.76%	130,441 96.27%	135,500
Most Recent Note for FRME - 12/20/2013 12:10:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive small gain. Held its ground stubbornly and showed bullish action since last noted in the 11/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Prior sales revenues and erratic quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history do not match the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$59.32	+0.58 0.99%	$59.44	$62.30	-4.78%	141,863 87.30%	162,500
Most Recent Note for HEI - 12/20/2013 12:11:28 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit this week with a streak of gains backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its gradual ascent since noted with caution in the 10/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$26.07	+0.60 2.34%	$26.10	$26.47	-1.53%	125,580 100.06%	125,500
Most Recent Note for HF - 12/20/2013 12:12:39 PM Today's gain has it perched at its 52-week high and all-time highs. Reported earnings +30% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system, its quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '13 have not satisfied the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a drastic downturn and losses in FY '09, not strong and steady."
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$38.81	+1.02 2.70%	$38.88	$37.45	3.63%	164,797 92.79%	177,600
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 12/20/2013 12:16:24 PM Powering to new 52-week highs with above average volume behind today's 6th gain in the span of 7 sessions. Reported earnings +18% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 8th consecutive quarter with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 9/20/13 mid-day report with caution.
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IACI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services I A C/Interactivecorp	$67.28	-1.21 -1.77%	$69.23	$70.44	-4.49%	1,299,686 89.16%	1,457,700
Most Recent Note for IACI - 12/20/2013 12:19:09 PM Volume was heavy behind its gap up and considerable gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +82% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong enough to satisfy the C criteria, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$224.24	+1.61 0.72%	$224.54	$225.88	-0.73%	724,210 85.23%	849,700
Most Recent Note for ICE - 12/20/2013 12:20:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of volume-driven gains, getting more extended from any sound base. While noting a technical breakout from a sound base the 10/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/7/08."
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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$91.97	+1.46 1.61%	$91.99	$89.82	2.39%	71,586 93.33%	76,700
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 12/20/2013 12:26:27 PM This Electronic - Parts firm is hitting a new 52-week high today. Volume-driven gains helped it rally with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation, and fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 7/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$822.09	+16.71 2.07%	$823.21	$809.21	1.59%	518,995 90.29%	574,800
Most Recent Note for MA - 12/20/2013 12:27:15 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today's 6th 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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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$168.38	-0.36 -0.21%	$169.91	$184.00	-8.49%	54,230 100.24%	54,100
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 12/20/2013 12:28:51 PM Consolidating and finding support near its 50 DMA line after retreating from new highs hit since last noted in the 11/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported +13% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/13."
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$15.17	+0.11 0.73%	$15.17	$15.33	-1.04%	47,996 157.88%	30,400
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 12/20/2013 12:29:51 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven 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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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$16.50	-0.12 -0.72%	$16.70	$17.22	-4.18%	217,906 124.59%	174,900
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 12/20/2013 12:31:43 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high while churning above average volume this week. Last noted with caution in the 11/22/13 mid-day report - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $18 level. Found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +214% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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SRCE - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Source Corp	$32.05	-0.36 -1.11%	$32.36	$32.50	-1.38%	39,002 104.28%	37,400
Most Recent Note for SRCE - 12/20/2013 12:33:53 PM Enduring distributional pressure this week while hitting a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 10/19/11 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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SYNT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Syntel Inc	$89.35	-0.04 -0.04%	$90.24	$90.31	-1.06%	90,528 98.72%	91,700
Most Recent Note for SYNT - 12/20/2013 12:35:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after finding recent support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 4th consecutive quarter. Its slight downturn in earnings in FY '10 was previously noted as a minor flaw concerning the A criteria. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted in the 4/12/13 mid-day report with caution."
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TNC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Tennant Co	$65.25	+0.28 0.43%	$65.41	$69.05	-5.50%	60,065 94.29%	63,700
Most Recent Note for TNC - 12/20/2013 12:36:57 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases are below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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TRAK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software DealerTrack Technologies	$47.86	+5.06 11.82%	$50.30	$43.74	9.42%	1,588,884 667.60%	238,000
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 12/20/2013 12:40:43 PM Considerable "breakaway gap" today for a new 52-week high after announcing an agreement to acquire Dealer.com for 8.7 Million shares of common stock and $620 Million in cash. The 12/11/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +39% on +26% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Downward turn in its FY '08 and '09 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/4/2007."
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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$21.27	+0.90 4.42%	$21.27	$21.60	-1.53%	52,197 97.75%	53,400
Most Recent Note for VASC - 12/20/2013 12:42:31 PM Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 143 in Dec '12 to 154 in Sep '13, a reassuring sign of increasing institutional interest (I criteria). Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Concerns remain as when noted in the 12/21/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines".
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