Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 30th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 2014
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DOW 17984.07 -54.16 (-0.30%) | NASDAQ 4782.77 -24.1 (-0.50%) | S&P 500 2083.7 -6.87 (-0.33%)

Time of Screening : 12/30/2014 12:14:12 PM Report Released : 12/30/2014 12:56:49 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 40% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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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	$53.35	-0.70 -1.29%	$55.45	$58.00	-8.03%	818,874 41.97%	1,951,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/30/2014 12:14:56 PM Gapped down on the prior session. Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating in recent weeks, but it has not formed a sound base. Noted in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are a better match with the fact-based investment system after it reported earnings +84% on +43% sales revenues for the Oct '14 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show improvement above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) with sales revenues showing encouraging acceleration. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$30.99	+0.26 0.83%	$31.06	$31.12	-0.43%	965,716 103.73%	931,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 12/30/2014 12:16:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains. 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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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$19.72	+0.10 0.51%	$19.85	$19.77	-0.25%	15,015 48.44%	31,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 12/30/2014 12:18:02 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and it is making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance today perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. There was a Special Dividend 12/03/14. Recently cleared its 2013 high with volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CAR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Avis Budget Group Inc	$68.28	+1.51 2.26%	$68.66	$69.76	-2.13%	1,005,369 50.42%	1,994,000
Most Recent Note for CAR - 12/30/2014 12:21:55 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a spurt of gains from support at its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/20/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CLW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Packaging & Containers Clearwater Paper Corp	$68.03	-0.80 -1.16%	$69.14	$72.94	-6.73%	60,107 42.03%	143,000
Most Recent Note for CLW - 12/30/2014 12:23:05 PM Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +341% while sales revenues rose +5% in the quarter ended September 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Concerns remain as noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) is another fundamental concern."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$59.38	-0.70 -1.17%	$60.46	$63.92	-7.11%	84,055 41.20%	204,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 12/30/2014 12:24:47 PM Finding support above its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 11/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported +62% earnings on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Completed Secondary Offerings on 4/11/13 and 5/29/14. Fundamental concerns remain as prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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ESRT - NYSE - Finance-Property REIT Empire State Rlt Tr Cl A	$17.64	-0.16 -0.90%	$17.85	$18.00	-2.00%	291,293 42.40%	687,000
Most Recent Note for ESRT - 12/30/2014 12:26:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. The 12/19/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "This REIT reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings through the Sep '14 quarter, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$60.45	+2.21 3.79%	$61.34	$64.18	-5.81%	183,402 55.58%	330,000
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 12/30/2014 12:28:18 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line after abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses. The 12/16/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +62% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain due to sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$15.99	-0.25 -1.54%	$16.37	$18.50	-13.57%	171,695 46.15%	372,000
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 12/30/2014 12:30:05 PM Reported earnings +12% on -3% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Tested support at its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$38.35	-0.40 -1.03%	$39.10	$39.11	-1.94%	85,918 43.61%	197,000
Most Recent Note for GIB - 12/30/2014 12:32:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high and near multi-year highs. Reported earnings +9% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 11/26/13 mid-day report - "Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par prior quarters leave concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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GK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services G & K Services Inc	$72.27	+0.48 0.67%	$72.55	$72.54	-0.37%	48,231 44.66%	108,000
Most Recent Note for GK - 12/30/2014 12:35:04 PM Hitting new 52-week highs and on track for a 9th consecutive gain, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. The 12/19/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported +23% earnings on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-6% range are not indicative of any hot new (N criteria) in-demand product or service. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$11.78	-0.10 -0.84%	$11.90	$11.94	-1.34%	81,637 61.38%	133,000
Most Recent Note for JRN - 12/30/2014 12:38:30 PM Reported strong earnings increases with sub par sales growth for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '14 quarters, and fundamental concerns remain. Perched at its 52-week high following a choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/08/14 mid-day report - "Its up and down 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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LOAN - NASDAQ - Finance-Commercial Loans Manhattan Bridge Capital	$3.88	-0.06 -1.52%	$4.00	$4.10	-5.37%	33,375 75.85%	44,000
Most Recent Note for LOAN - 12/30/2014 12:39:00 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports while rallying to a new 52-week high - "Recent quarterly earnings increases through Sep '14 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 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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MD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Mednax Inc	$67.35	+0.93 1.40%	$67.46	$67.64	-0.43%	303,777 45.14%	673,000
Most Recent Note for MD - 12/30/2014 12:42:32 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/02/14 mid-day report with caution - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$37.81	-0.17 -0.45%	$37.99	$38.10	-0.76%	182,815 46.52%	393,000
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 12/30/2014 12:45:03 PM Found support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/15/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +11% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line and rebounded to new highs since noted with caution in the 9/19/14 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons - showed less than +25% earnings increases (C criteria) while sales revenues growth was not strong and consistent. Annual earnings (A criteria) has been mostly slow and steady.'"
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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$64.76	+0.02 0.03%	$65.24	$65.08	-0.49%	13,714 48.98%	28,000
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 12/30/2014 12:49:06 PM Wedging to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 7/31/14 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/05. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$71.11	+0.26 0.37%	$71.37	$71.20	-0.12%	201,290 60.09%	335,000
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 12/30/2014 12:51:24 PM Stubbornly held its ground since a gap up on 12/04/14 for a considerable gain, and inching to new 52-week highs with recent gains. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SFS - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Smart & Final Stores, Inc	$15.09	-0.05 -0.33%	$15.29	$16.55	-8.82%	174,889 66.75%	262,000
Most Recent Note for SFS - 12/30/2014 12:51:56 PM Encountered distributional pressure while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Limited history and sub par fundamentals. Up from its $12* IPO on 9/24/14."*
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$28.07	-0.10 -0.35%	$28.31	$28.31	-0.85%	223,106 44.18%	505,000
Most Recent Note for WAL - 12/30/2014 12:53:45 PM Hovering near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support near prior highs in the $25 area and above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/05/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on +15% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the datagraphs used by our experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison)."
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WGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Western Gas Equity Ptnrs	$61.41	-0.36 -0.58%	$62.50	$66.00	-6.95%	146,955 116.63%	126,000
Most Recent Note for WGP - 12/30/2014 12:56:26 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 12/11/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons through Sep '14 have shown strong earnings increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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