Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 31st, 2015

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2015
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DOW 17540.46 -63.41 (-0.36%) | NASDAQ 5045.9 -19.95 (-0.39%) | S&P 500 680.78 -6.66 (-0.97%)

Time of Screening : 12/31/2015 12:06:27 PM Report Released : 12/31/2015 12:30:50 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMRK - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty A-Mark Precious Metals	$19.47	+0.56 2.96%	$19.95	$19.15	1.67%	39,544 158.18%	25,000
Most Recent Note for AMRK - 12/31/2015 12:07:59 PM Hitting another new high today. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "Getting very extended from any sound base. Reported strong earnings increases for the Jun and Sep '15 quarters. Prior 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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AMSWA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software American Software Inc A	$10.17	-0.21 -2.02%	$10.68	$11.36	-10.48%	26,752 52.45%	51,000
Most Recent Note for AMSWA - 12/31/2015 12:08:54 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line today. Noted with caution in the 12/07/15 mid-day report while abruptly retreating from its 52-week high - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jul and Oct '15 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history falls short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are considered riskier candidates and typically should be avoided unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CPK - NYSE - UTILITIES - Gas Utilities Chesapeake Utilities	$56.24	-4.01 -6.66%	$60.15	$61.13	-8.00%	80,165 123.33%	65,000
Most Recent Note for CPK - 12/31/2015 12:10:25 PM Abruptly retreating after a rally into new high territory. Fundamental concerns remain, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "This Utility (Gas and Electricity distribution) firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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ENZY - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Enzymotec Ltd	$9.85	-0.08 -0.81%	$9.87	$10.83	-9.05%	20,218 56.16%	36,000
Most Recent Note for ENZY - 12/31/2015 12:10:43 PM Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Hovering in a tight range recently, perched near its 52-week high. Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '15 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. 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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FNHC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Federated Natl Holding	$30.09	-0.01 -0.03%	$30.11	$32.61	-7.73%	50,683 49.69%	102,000
Most Recent Note for FNHC - 12/31/2015 12:12:12 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 11/24/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +36% on +68% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$95.10	-1.36 -1.41%	$96.11	$106.50	-10.70%	131,466 57.16%	230,000
Most Recent Note for HELE - 12/31/2015 12:13:41 PM Reported Aug '15 earnings +13% on +15% sales revenues. Slumping toward its 200 DMA line which acted as support during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 7/15/15 mid-day report - "Earnings rose +52% on +21% sales revenues for the Feb '15 quarter, marking only its 2nd strong quarterly earnings comparison. Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady."
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HOFT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Hooker Furniture Corp	$25.29	-0.42 -1.63%	$25.73	$28.39	-10.92%	23,939 46.94%	51,000
Most Recent Note for HOFT - 12/31/2015 12:14:05 PM Consolidating near its 50 and 200 DMA lines. The 12/10/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +43% on +3% sales revenues for the Oct '15 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Sales revenues and earnings increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$256.74	-0.19 -0.07%	$257.17	$266.74	-3.75%	474,721 63.89%	743,000
Most Recent Note for ICE - 12/31/2015 12:15:18 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. The 12/17/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +35% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. 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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IESC - NASDAQ - Bldg-Maintenance & Svc Integrated Electric Svcs	$11.65	+0.28 2.45%	$11.72	$11.44	1.83%	14,714 63.97%	23,000
Most Recent Note for IESC - 12/31/2015 12:15:32 PM No resistance remains while tallying a 16th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Sep '15 have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline and sales revenues growth rate was sub par."
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INCR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc INC Research Holdings, Inc	$48.60	-0.84 -1.70%	$48.83	$51.69	-5.98%	687,492 136.68%	503,000
Most Recent Note for INCR - 12/31/2015 12:17:47 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line and rebounded near its 52-week high with recent gains lacking volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +152% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Completed another Secondary Offerings on 12/02/15 and earlier Secondary Offerings on 8/11/15 and 5/07/15. Limited history is a concern. Up from its $19 IPO on 11/07/14. Reported strong Sep '15 earnings, and prior quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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NPK - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances National Presto Ind	$83.12	-0.54 -0.65%	$83.24	$94.18	-11.74%	15,922 45.49%	35,000
Most Recent Note for NPK - 12/31/2015 12:18:18 PM Endured distributional pressure while pulling back from multi-year highs. Found support above its 200 DMA line since noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +58% on -5% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. The Mar and Jun '15 quarters showed better than +25% earnings increases, however prior earnings and sales revenues increases have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its small supply of only 6.86 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility in the event of accumulation/distribution by institutional investors."
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NSP - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Insperity Inc	$48.25	-0.23 -0.47%	$48.57	$55.42	-12.94%	71,412 47.93%	149,000
Most Recent Note for NSP - 12/31/2015 12:19:32 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. The 12/16/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +46% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter and prior quarters showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ODC - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Oil Dri Corp America	$37.37	+0.11 0.28%	$38.20	$38.92	-3.99%	6,019 50.16%	12,000
Most Recent Note for ODC - 12/31/2015 12:19:43 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched near its 52-week high holding its ground stubbornly following a streak of volume-driven gains."
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OLED - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products Universal Display Corp	$55.78	-0.24 -0.43%	$56.59	$57.93	-3.71%	374,155 49.56%	755,000
Most Recent Note for OLED - 12/31/2015 12:21:48 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history has been erratic. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$43.82	+0.73 1.69%	$43.82	$48.00	-8.71%	105,323 78.02%	135,000
Most Recent Note for PATK - 12/31/2015 12:24:07 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line but faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $48 level. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since the 10/29/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Downturn in FY '13 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SLP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Simulations Plus Inc	$9.84	+0.17 1.76%	$9.94	$10.27	-4.19%	20,119 74.51%	27,000
Most Recent Note for SLP - 12/31/2015 12:25:27 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Approaching its 52-week high while building on the right side of an orderly base during which it found support near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +200% on +86% sales revenues for the Aug '15 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TSC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products TriState Capital Hld Inc	$14.04	-0.33 -2.30%	$14.40	$14.44	-2.77%	32,427 54.05%	60,000
Most Recent Note for TSC - 12/31/2015 12:26:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of gains, but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Found support at its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline and sales revenues growth has shown deceleration."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$129.82	+0.43 0.33%	$130.16	$141.88	-8.50%	342,328 77.63%	441,000
Most Recent Note for TW - 12/31/2015 12:29:05 PM Gapped down on M&A news 12/30/15 after challenging its 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +13% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Quarterly and annual earning increases have not been strong and steady like the fundamentally superior candidates and winning models in the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'."
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WSH - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Willis Group Hldgs Plc	$49.07	+0.13 0.27%	$49.22	$49.96	-1.78%	1,015,747 74.47%	1,364,000
Most Recent Note for WSH - 12/31/2015 12:30:47 PM The 12/30/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +56% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par earnings. A lack of strong sales revenues growth hints that there is not a new product or service (N criteria) in great demand."
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