Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 30th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 2013
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DOW 16480.69 2.28 (0.01%) | NASDAQ 4152.44 -4.15 (-0.10%) | S&P 500 1839.43 -1.97 (-0.11%)

Time of Screening : 12/30/2013 12:04:18 PM Report Released : 12/30/2013 12:56:08 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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	$53.96	-1.48 -2.67%	$55.18	35,816,289 47.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 75,306,400	$58.58 -7.89%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93 MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 12/30/2013 12:13:34 PM Y - Pulling back near its prior high in the $54 area which defines initial support to watch. Rallied from a 9-week cup shaped base without a handle after completing a Public Offering on 12/20/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/12/2013. Click here.
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PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.com Inc	$1,153.41	-16.90 -1.44%	$1,172.35	304,558 51.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 592,400	$1,198.75 -3.78%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85 MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 12/30/2013 12:39:49 PM Y - Enduring mild distributional pressure recently at its highs after forming an advanced "3-week tight" base, albeit a riskier "late-stage" set-up. The new pivot point was based on its 11/29/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($1,132.93 now) defines important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/3/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAON - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds A A O N Inc	$33.02	+0.28 0.86%	$33.15	$33.17	-0.45%	48,148 45.51%	105,800
Most Recent Note for AAON - 12/30/2013 12:06:40 PM The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent but prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$31.92	+0.03 0.09%	$32.59	$32.82	-2.74%	795,237 78.71%	1,010,300
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/30/2013 12:07:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive 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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CBS - NYSE - Media-Diversified C B S Corp Cl B	$63.56	+0.52 0.82%	$63.99	$63.33	0.36%	4,088,492 95.22%	4,293,600
Most Recent Note for CBS - 12/30/2013 12:10:50 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 11/08/13 mid-day report - "Leadership in the Media - Diversified group is a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria. 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$20.64	+0.04 0.21%	$20.96	$20.68	-0.18%	52,369 56.25%	93,100
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 12/30/2013 12:11:19 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support well above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since 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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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$37.60	-0.53 -1.39%	$38.13	$38.98	-3.54%	92,843 46.33%	200,400
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 12/30/2013 12:15:13 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating after recent volume-driven gains. 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 noted in the 9/20/13 mid-day report with caution.
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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$49.47	-0.07 -0.14%	$49.55	$49.99	-1.04%	209,207 52.59%	397,800
Most Recent Note for HPY - 12/30/2013 12:16:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base after recent gains backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - Reported earnings +22% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +22% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed better earnings but with sub par sales revenues growth. Dowturn in FY '09 and '10 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$30.86	+0.28 0.92%	$31.47	$32.29	-4.43%	134,510 57.75%	232,900
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/30/2013 12:18:12 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Perched at its 52-week and all-time high following volume-driven gains after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$19.87	+1.83 10.14%	$20.28	$21.82	-8.94%	3,410,111 149.28%	2,284,300
Most Recent Note for INVN - 12/30/2013 12:24:12 PM Gapped up today clearing recent highs and rallying toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +28% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). That fundamental flaw came to light since last noted in the 10/07/13 mid-day report with caution. - "It faces a little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 level, highs hit in Mar '12. Reported earnings +40% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, a 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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JST - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Jinpan International Ltd	$7.93	+0.22 2.84%	$8.07	$7.86	0.88%	73,040 176.00%	41,500
Most Recent Note for JST - 12/30/2013 12:27:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 12/29/09 mid-day report.
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$45.10	+0.13 0.29%	$46.98	$45.50	-0.88%	217,831 46.55%	468,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 12/30/2013 12:30:11 PM Hit a new high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$173.87	-0.39 -0.22%	$174.70	$184.00	-5.50%	47,177 79.02%	59,700
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 12/30/2013 12:30:56 PM Rallied after finding support near its 50 DMA line, now perched only -5.3% off its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$61.02	-0.85 -1.37%	$61.75	$65.99	-7.53%	94,919 104.19%	91,100
Most Recent Note for OILT - 12/30/2013 12:36:44 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since gapping down 11/19/13 when last noted as it completed a new Public Offering following volume-driven gains into new high territory. Reported earnings +71% on +76% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior reports noted - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues have not shown strong and steady increases meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$13.71	+1.71 14.25%	$13.93	$14.89	-7.92%	309,354 258.23%	119,800
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 12/30/2013 12:43:26 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation from highs hit when last noted with caution in the 11/04/13 mid-day report - "Held its ground well above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$30.59	-0.22 -0.71%	$30.98	$31.31	-2.30%	107,819 51.42%	209,700
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/30/2013 12:44:06 PM Perched at its 52-week high after tallying additional gains since the 12/19/13 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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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$11.68	+0.11 0.95%	$11.87	$11.80	-1.02%	48,094 78.71%	61,100
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/30/2013 12:45:15 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. 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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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$239.71	-2.39 -0.99%	$241.84	$265.53	-9.72%	28,432 66.28%	42,900
Most Recent Note for SAM - 12/30/2013 12:47:45 PM Consolidating -9.4% from its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +24% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$69.97	-0.10 -0.14%	$70.37	$71.62	-2.30%	569,178 46.39%	1,226,900
Most Recent Note for STZ - 12/30/2013 12:53:03 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground above its 50 DMA line while consolidating after making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/15/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +109% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter. Prior 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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TNC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Tennant Co	$68.10	+1.28 1.92%	$68.20	$69.05	-1.38%	35,955 54.31%	66,200
Most Recent Note for TNC - 12/30/2013 12:54:27 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases are below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$193.45	+2.20 1.15%	$193.56	$191.90	0.81%	1,276,964 101.21%	1,261,700
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 12/30/2013 12:55:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure recently. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/8/07 and subsequently fell from $136 to as low as $14.50 in March '09 before rebounding. Traded up +43% after it was featured in the 8/26/07 Special Report titled 'Stocks That Should Now Be On Your Watch List' with annotated graphs and commentary including our detailed CANSLIM.net Profile, What To Look For And What To Look Out For, and Technical Analysis summaries (read here)."
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