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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2012
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DOW 13078.38 114.28 (0.88%) | NASDAQ 3025.26 17.7 (0.59%) | S&P 500 1386.39 9.47 (0.69%)
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Time of Screening :
4/20/2012 11:45:46 AM Report Released :
4/20/2012 12:57:54 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 75% of 50 Day Average at
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At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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CTRX
- NASDAQ
Catamaran Corp
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$99.17
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+2.17
2.24%
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$100.50
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1,328,227
170.44% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 779,300
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$100.50
-1.32%
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2/23/2012 |
$68.24
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PP = $66.05
MB = $69.35 |
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2012 12:37:19 PM
G - The market has cheered the 4/18/12 news it will acquire and merge with Catalyst Health Solutions Inc (CHSI), however it is now very extended from its prior base, up again today and adding to its streak of volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/6/2012. Click here.
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ISRG
- NASDAQ
Intuitive Surgical Inc
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$580.08
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+0.86
0.15%
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$582.10
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241,069
83.39% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 289,100
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$594.89
-2.49%
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12/20/2011 |
$442.43
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PP = $449.16
MB = $471.62 |
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2012 12:13:37 PM
G - Holding its ground following a considerable gap up gain on 4/18/12. It may produce more climactic gains, however it has not spent much time basing since its last "Featured Date" when highlighted in yellow on 12/23/11. Disciplined investors always limit losses if any stock falls -7% from their purchase price. It is on track for a 10th consecutive weekly gain.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/1/2012. Click here.
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UA
- NYSE
Under Armour Inc Cl A
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$100.03
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+3.53
3.66%
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$100.82
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1,661,154
182.62% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 909,600
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$101.43
-1.38%
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2/15/2012 |
$85.77
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PP = $84.86
MB = $89.10 |
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2012 12:37:49 PM
G - Reported earnings +22% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its first quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years. No new pivot point is cited due to concerns over the weaker fundamentals, however, no overhead supply remains to act as resistance while today's volume-driven gain has it hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, technically rallying from a new orderly base pattern well above its 50 DMA line and prior highs.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/4/2012. Click here.
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ALG
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery
Alamo Group Inc
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$32.64 |
+1.02
3.23%
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$32.73
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$32.73
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-0.27% |
17,702
75.65%
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23,400
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Most Recent Note for ALG - 4/20/2012 11:47:58 AM
Hitting another new 52-week high today. Recently reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/03/12 mid-day report - "No resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Earnings increases had improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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CMG
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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$422.42 |
-8.36
-1.94%
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$433.30
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$442.40
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-4.52% |
975,607
204.06%
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478,100
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Most Recent Note for CMG - 4/20/2012 11:59:04 AM
Pulling back today for a 2nd consecutive loss on above average volume, retreating from all-time highs. It is extended from any sound base after rallying for 17 consecutive weekly gains with no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +35% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, improving from the 2 prior quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '11) which were borderline with the C criteria's minimum guideline of +25% earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong and steady.
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CRUS
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Cirrus Logic Inc
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$22.53 |
-0.43
-1.87%
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$23.53
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$24.85
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-9.34% |
1,661,405
88.48%
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1,877,800
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Most Recent Note for CRUS - 4/20/2012 12:02:20 PM
Down today, violating its 50 DMA line with a 2nd consecutive loss on above average volume. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 3/18/11 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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EBAY
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Ebay Inc
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$40.56 |
-0.06
-0.15%
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$40.89
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$41.84
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-3.06% |
8,990,587
80.45%
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11,175,800
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Most Recent Note for EBAY - 4/20/2012 12:04:31 PM
Holding its ground today following a considerable gap and volume-driven gain on the prior session for new 52-week and multi-year highs. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however sub par fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period through Mar '12. Still growing since FY '09 marked the first downturn in its strong annual earnings history (the A criteria).
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INTU
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
Intuit Inc
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$56.33 |
-4.57
-7.50%
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$58.99
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$62.33
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-9.63% |
7,045,943
334.66%
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2,105,400
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Most Recent Note for INTU - 4/20/2012 12:07:57 PM
Gapped down today for a considerable loss on heavy volume, violating its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 2/23/12 mid-day report - "Pulling back today following a considerable volume-driven gain for new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session. Reported earnings +59% on +16% for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its recently quarterly comparisons showed earnings and sales revenues improving, but results have been erratic, not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline. It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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MLNX
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Mellanox Technologies
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$60.52 |
-5.39
-8.18%
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$64.97
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$67.20
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-9.94% |
1,119,048
349.27%
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320,400
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Most Recent Note for MLNX - 4/20/2012 12:15:44 PM
Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session, blasting to new highs. Reported earnings +113% on +61% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 4/19/12 mid-day report noted - "Its streak of 3 strong quarterly earnings comparisons now satisfies the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a small flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Gapped up on 4/17/12 for a new all-time high following an analyst upgrade. It is now very extended from any sound base pattern."
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MWIV
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies
M W I Veterinary Supply
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$90.48 |
+1.57
1.77%
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$90.75
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$91.38
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-0.98% |
54,607
102.84%
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53,100
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Most Recent Note for MWIV - 4/20/2012 12:17:16 PM
Today's 5th consecutive gain has it challenging its 52-week high after consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. The 4/18/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the June, Sep, and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since noted fundamental and technical deterioration prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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MYGN
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances
Myriad Genetics
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$25.57 |
+1.16
4.75%
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$25.59
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$25.89
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-1.24% |
542,444
80.16%
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676,700
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Most Recent Note for MYGN - 4/20/2012 12:20:59 PM
Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, falling short of the guidelines for the C & A criteria even though it has earned high ranks. Gapped up today, challenging its 52-week high and previously stubborn resistance near $26.
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NCR
- NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service
N C R Corp
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$23.41 |
+1.15
5.17%
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$23.46
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$23.46
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-0.21% |
1,201,279
85.85%
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1,399,200
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Most Recent Note for NCR - 4/20/2012 12:28:53 PM
Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high, rallying with overhead supply to act as resistance. Reported earnings +42% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, improving from sub par earnings increases in the 2 prior quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '11). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 and earnings have been up and down. It rebounded impressively from a brief slump below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 3/27/12 mid-day report - "It formed a flat base-on-base pattern while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs."
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OABC
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks
Omniamerican Bancorp
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$19.40 |
-0.07
-0.33%
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$20.05
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$20.40
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-4.90% |
20,271
83.08%
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24,400
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Most Recent Note for OABC - 4/20/2012 12:29:40 PM
Reversed into the red after early gains today. Consolidating from its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed better earnings versus the year earlier, however unimpressive sales revenues growth suggests no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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SANW
- NASDAQ - Agricultural Operations
S & W Seed Company
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$6.52 |
+0.28
4.49%
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$6.69
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$6.69
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-2.54% |
60,590
80.68%
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75,100
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Most Recent Note for SANW - 4/20/2012 12:31:37 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain. The 4/13/12 mid-day report noted - "Limited earnings (not meeting C & A criteria) history and minuscule net sales revenues are concerns. Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system's guidelines. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, building on an orderly base."
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UTEK
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Ultratech Inc
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$32.61 |
+0.02
0.06%
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$33.10
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$33.85
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-3.66% |
190,275
97.38%
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195,400
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Most Recent Note for UTEK - 4/20/2012 12:39:16 PM
Holding its ground today after breaking out of a sound base pattern, clearing prior highs in the $30 area with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 4/19/12 mid-day report noted - "Faces limited resistance due to overhead supply while now challenging its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 show sales revenues and earnings increases decelerating, and its prior history included a drastic downturn in FY '09 which is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based system."
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VMI
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery
Valmont Industries Inc
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$125.45 |
+7.11
6.01%
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$127.08
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$127.08
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-1.28% |
404,080
246.99%
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163,600
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Most Recent Note for VMI - 4/20/2012 12:44:30 PM
Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +102% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent since last noted in the 2/27/12 mid-day report after recently rising from a 7-month cup shaped base - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improved earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however its annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '10. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/02/08."
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WAB
- NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Wabtec
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$79.78 |
+0.46
0.58%
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$80.30
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$81.38
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-1.97% |
270,705
89.40%
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302,800
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Most Recent Note for WAB - 4/20/2012 12:45:57 PM
Perched at its 52-week and all-time high today following a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. It rebounded after a recent slump below its 50 DMA line which occurred since noted in the 3/16/12 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, yet the 4 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '11) satisfied the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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WAL
- NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks
Western Alliance Bancorp
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$8.86 |
+0.38
4.48%
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$9.15
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$9.20
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-3.70% |
437,695
111.83%
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391,400
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Most Recent Note for WAL - 4/20/2012 12:50:34 PM
Small gap up gain with above average volume today, challenging its 52-week high. Found support recently at its 50 DMA line while building an orderly base. Reported earnings +200% on +6% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. During April it has been noted in 3 prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YUM
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Yum! Brands Inc
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$74.29 |
+2.88
4.03%
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$74.44
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-0.21% |
3,777,933
110.49%
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3,419,200
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Most Recent Note for YUM - 4/20/2012 12:57:09 PM
This Louisville, KY based fast food giant hit a new all-time high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. Recently churning above average volume without making meaningful price progress since clearing its prior chart high ($71). Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Mid-day reports have repeated prior fundamental concerns - "Sales and earnings are well below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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