Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 23rd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2013
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Time of Screening : 12/23/2013 12:08:08 PM Report Released : 12/23/2013 1:10:08 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
ARMH - NASDAQ A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$54.59	+0.74 1.37%	$54.82	1,275,198 72.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,756,300	$54.10 0.91%	12/23/2013	$54.59	PP = $52.48 MB = $55.10
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 12:17:25 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/21/13 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain, and it technically broke out with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. This high-ranked UK-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +39% on +28% sales in the Sep '13 quarter, marking 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It followed a downturn in FY '09 earnings with strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 206 in Sep '12 to 256 in Sep '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a large supply of 470 million shares outstanding. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$80.34	-3.54 -4.22%	$84.00	5,906,156 125.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,697,600	$84.58 -5.01%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28 MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 12:37:12 PM G - Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's loss. Testing support to watch at its 50 DMA line. Did not form a recent base of sufficient length. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/6/2013. Click here.
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SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd	$44.62	+1.35 3.12%	$44.90	42,143 101.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 41,500	$46.15 -3.32%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25 MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 12:57:54 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/12/13 high plus 10 cents. This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices has rebounded from below its 50 DMA line and is rallying toward its 52-week high. Today's 6th consecutive gain leaves it with little resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Recently reported earnings +49% on +49% sales revenues for the Sep '13, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. After a downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown strong and steady growth. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 3.93 million shares in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$42.50	+2.21 5.49%	$42.94	2,241,971 84.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,644,400	$42.00 1.19%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10 MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 1:09:43 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while rallying above the previously cited pivot point and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line recently. At least +40% above average volume should be behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/27/2013. 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	$38.63	+0.48 1.26%	$38.70	$38.17	1.21%	977,182 115.37%	847,000
Most Recent Note for AER - 12/23/2013 12:09:20 PM Rising further since gapping up 12/16/13 for a considerable gain on news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. 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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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$29.20	+1.26 4.51%	$29.37	$28.83	1.28%	859,390 89.35%	961,800
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/23/2013 12:11:08 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's small gap up following Friday's considerable gap up and 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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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$95.84	+2.30 2.46%	$96.50	$95.87	-0.03%	24,299 69.62%	34,900
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 12/23/2013 12:19:24 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +49% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to be a match with the fact-based system's guidelines, considering the drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings."
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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$26.29	-0.11 -0.42%	$26.37	$26.50	-0.79%	163,187 143.02%	114,100
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 12/23/2013 12:24:03 PM Holding its ground today after a considerable gap up gain challenging its 52-week high on 12/20/13 after news that it plans to be bought by Southwire Co in a cash deal valued at approximately $492 Million. Found support near prior highs in the $22 area and its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$19.22	+0.72 3.89%	$19.25	$18.71	2.73%	65,129 71.89%	90,600
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 12/23/2013 12:25:51 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Found support well above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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CW - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Curtiss-Wright Corp	$62.11	+1.26 2.07%	$62.36	$60.94	1.92%	249,165 95.54%	260,800
Most Recent Note for CW - 12/23/2013 12:27:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. 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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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$19.69	-0.30 -1.49%	$19.98	$21.15	-6.89%	92,104 75.37%	122,200
Most Recent Note for DL - 12/23/2013 12:28:44 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high, encountering recent distributional pressure after an impressive streak of gains. Repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Steadily advanced and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior 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."
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ETE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Energy Transfer Eqty Lp	$83.80	+2.41 2.96%	$85.15	$81.67	2.61%	575,394 68.18%	843,900
Most Recent Note for ETE - 12/23/2013 12:30:50 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 8th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed strong earnings and sales increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is below guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$28.10	+1.90 7.25%	$28.18	$27.00	4.07%	472,048 216.24%	218,300
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/23/2013 12:33:21 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Powering to a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today following an orderly consolidating above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun '13 quarter, and earnings in Mar '13 versus a year-ago loss, however prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$24.95	+0.36 1.47%	$25.29	$24.60	1.43%	101,062 83.11%	121,600
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 12/23/2013 12:34:50 PM Hitting another 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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LFUS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Littelfuse Inc	$93.00	+0.05 0.05%	$93.11	$93.10	-0.11%	95,456 119.32%	80,000
Most Recent Note for LFUS - 12/23/2013 12:38:28 PM This Electronic - Parts firm is perched at its 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. Fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$10.81	+0.20 1.89%	$10.97	$10.73	0.75%	58,665 104.57%	56,100
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/23/2013 12:38:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently cleared an orderly base yet prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SHLO - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Shiloh Industries Inc	$23.02	-0.25 -1.07%	$25.34	$23.75	-3.07%	136,062 97.68%	139,300
Most Recent Note for SHLO - 12/23/2013 12:46:04 PM Reversed into the red after spiking to a new 52-week high earlier today. Reported earnings +81% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. It did not form a sound base of sufficient length after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jul '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TIF - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Tiffany & Co	$90.70	+0.08 0.09%	$91.37	$91.51	-0.89%	664,941 69.20%	960,900
Most Recent Note for TIF - 12/23/2013 1:03:49 PM Hovering near all-time highs. Reported earnings +49% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 6/21/11 mid-day report with caution, the well-known Retail/Wholesale Jewelry firm's prior quarterly and its annual earnings (A criteria) history falls below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$36.64	+0.57 1.58%	$38.01	$36.34	0.83%	623,430 103.78%	600,700
Most Recent Note for WX - 12/23/2013 1:05:59 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and it is extended from any sound base pattern. The 11/20/13 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a 2nd comparison above the +25% minimum guideline, but fundamental concerns remain. This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines calling for the 3 or 4 most recent quarters to have earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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