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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2014
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DOW 18045.17 85.73 (0.48%) | NASDAQ 4770.27 -11.15 (-0.23%) | S&P 500 2082.65 4.11 (0.20%)
Time of Screening : 12/23/2014 12:08:40 PM         Report Released : 12/23/2014 12:55:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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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Featured Stocks Page
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
Max Buy
ALXN - NASDAQ
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
$180.50 -7.65
-4.07%
$189.89 971,315
85.05% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,142,000
$203.30
-11.21%
10/23/2014 $184.01 PP = $185.53
MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 12:13:53 PM
G - Slumping back below its 50 DMA line today. The recent low ($176.01 on 12/17/14) defines the next important support level. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $203. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/17/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group
Company Name
Last Chg Day
High
52 WK Hi % From Hi Volume
% DAV
DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Asbury Automotive Group
$77.22 +1.81
2.40%
$77.72 $78.30 -1.38% 359,524
82.84%
434,000
Most Recent Note for ABG - 12/23/2014 12:10:53 PM
Found support while consolidating above prior highs in the $73 area after recently wedging to new highs. The 12/17/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +19% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong after a big downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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AMGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Amgen Inc
$158.10 -6.43
-3.91%
$164.99 $173.14 -8.68% 2,915,174
66.60%
4,377,000
Most Recent Note for AMGN - 12/23/2014 12:16:23 PM
Violating its 50 DMA line with a big loss today. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings +19% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a slow and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing
Aramark Holdings Corp
$30.41 +0.08
0.25%
$30.94 $30.96 -1.79% 1,078,560
124.69%
865,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 12/23/2014 12:17:46 PM
On track for a 7th consecutive gain today, challenging its 52-week high. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/11/14. Reported earnings +30% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 5/29/14 during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 3/12/14 mid-day report - "Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12 13 IPO at $20."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Biogen Idec Inc
$334.25 -18.04
-5.12%
$353.79 $361.93 -7.65% 1,142,586
61.53%
1,857,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 12/23/2014 12:21:31 PM
Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, retreating after touching new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +62% on +37% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison showing earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Already owned by 2,132 top-rated mutual funds.

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CELG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major
Celgene Corp
$106.63 -6.87
-6.05%
$113.11 $119.84 -11.02% 9,073,038
165.51%
5,482,000
Most Recent Note for CELG - 12/23/2014 12:25:41 PM
Violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss today indicative of heavy distributional pressure. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded quickly after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/30/14."

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CHSP - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT
Chesapeake Lodging Tr
$37.14 -0.47
-1.25%
$37.83 $37.61 -1.25% 243,337
92.52%
263,000
Most Recent Note for CHSP - 12/23/2014 12:27:26 PM
Made steady progress from its 200 DMA line into new high territory since last noted with caution in the 10/10/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods."
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods
Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs
$136.69 -3.09
-2.21%
$137.99 $158.87 -13.96% 1,034,445
59.14%
1,749,000
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 12/23/2014 12:28:14 PM
Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line since prior mid-day reports 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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HBOS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks
Heritage Financial Group
$25.73 +0.09
0.35%
$25.75 $26.10 -1.42% 28,425
74.80%
38,000
Most Recent Note for HBOS - 12/23/2014 12:30:05 PM
Holding its ground stubbornly at its 52-week high following a considerable gap up 12/11/14 on M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Carmax Inc
$67.90 +0.05
0.07%
$68.31 $68.71 -1.18% 1,379,832
61.96%
2,227,000
Most Recent Note for KMX - 12/23/2014 12:32:45 PM
Rallied following a considerable gap up on 12/19/14 for new 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +28% earnings on +16% sales revenues for the Nov '14 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09."
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KNL - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment
Knoll Inc
$21.45 +0.54
2.58%
$21.45 $20.96 2.34% 122,470
58.04%
211,000
Most Recent Note for KNL - 12/23/2014 12:34:33 PM
Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Rallied after finding support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/23/14 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system."

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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories
Libbey Inc
$30.84 +0.24
0.78%
$30.89 $31.10 -0.84% 167,637
186.26%
90,000
Most Recent Note for LBY - 12/23/2014 12:35:51 PM
Perched at its 52-week high following 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +88% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."

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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics
Rogers Corp
$78.91 +0.51
0.65%
$79.58 $80.70 -2.22% 69,069
64.55%
107,000
Most Recent Note for ROG - 12/23/2014 12:38:00 PM
Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 with heavy volume following news it plans to acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

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SERV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc
$26.00 -0.72
-2.69%
$27.01 $28.20 -7.80% 620,858
149.60%
415,000
Most Recent Note for SERV - 12/23/2014 12:41:30 PM
Enduring distributional pressure while consolidating near prior highs in the $25 area and its 50 DMA line which coincide defining important near-term support. Last noted with caution in the 12/04/14 mid-day report - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have been strong but with sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-8% range. Limited history is a concern since its $17 IPO on 6/26/14."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet
Stamps.com Inc
$45.99 +0.11
0.24%
$46.19 $51.07 -9.95% 154,901
96.81%
160,000
Most Recent Note for STMP - 12/23/2014 12:43:12 PM
Encountered distributional pressure this week, however little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/09/13. Earnings were +16% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill
Constellation Brands A
$97.51 +0.61
0.63%
$98.18 $96.90 0.63% 618,753
60.25%
1,027,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 12/23/2014 12:50:09 PM
Hitting new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Aug '14 quarter. The prior 3 quarterly comparisons had huge earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating after wedging higher since last noted with caution in the 10/10/14 mid-day report - "Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."

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WDFC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals
W D 40 Co
$84.95 +1.07
1.28%
$84.99 $84.05 1.07% 32,061
60.49%
53,000
Most Recent Note for WDFC - 12/23/2014 12:54:59 PM
Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Relative Strength line was higher in March -April '14 than it is currently, a bearish indicator. Fundamental concerns also remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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