Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2013
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DOW 14792.37 15.84 (0.11%) | NASDAQ 3669.67 -25.16 (-0.68%) | S&P 500 1654.27 -1.18 (-0.07%)

Time of Screening : 10/9/2013 12:16:43 PM Report Released : 10/9/2013 1:00:21 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 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$144.21	-4.32 -2.91%	$150.32	2,238,867 88.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,520,300	$157.95 -8.70%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02 MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:24:47 PM Y - Today's 3rd consecutive loss is testing important near-term support near its 50 DMA line ($145.17 now) and prior lows where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/20/2013. Click here.
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FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$103.06	-1.51 -1.44%	$104.30	918,734 134.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 684,200	$113.68 -9.34%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97 MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:30:52 PM G - Undercut its 50 DMA line today then rebounded near that important short-term average. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/7/2013. Click here.
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PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.com Inc	$984.69	-13.44 -1.35%	$1,001.83	549,477 88.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 618,800	$1,074.89 -8.39%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08 MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:43:47 PM Y - Slumped under prior highs near $995 defining initial support to watch and tested support near its 50 DMA line today. 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 9/19/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$48.60	-1.40 -2.80%	$50.33	$53.20	-8.65%	1,172,639 75.44%	1,554,500
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 10/9/2013 12:18:17 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Last noted in the 9/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline in the past 3 quarters. Sales revenues and earnings history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$45.58	-1.23 -2.63%	$46.03	$50.56	-9.85%	1,350,549 85.86%	1,573,000
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 10/9/2013 12:19:53 PM Small gap down today, retreating toward its 50 DMA line and -9.8% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +20% sales in the Jun '13 quarter, and in 3 of the past 4 prior quarterly comparisons the earnings increase was above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Followed the downturn in its FY '09 earnings with strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 206 in Sep '12 to 250 in Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a large supply of 470 million shares outstanding.
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$67.98	-0.03 -0.04%	$68.76	$71.31	-4.67%	808,259 79.25%	1,019,900
Most Recent Note for CBI - 10/9/2013 12:21:55 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. The 10/01/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recently rallied from a 4-month flat base. It showed strong sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09."
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CFX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Colfax Corp	$55.16	-1.34 -2.37%	$56.58	$58.00	-4.90%	237,458 79.34%	299,300
Most Recent Note for CFX - 10/9/2013 12:28:32 PM Encountering distributional pressure with today's 3rd consecutive loss while retreating from its 52-week high. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/07/13. Reported earnings +60% on +3% sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, however quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in 2 of the 3 prior comparisons. Downward turn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as a concern.
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GNC - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores G N C Holdings Inc	$53.35	-0.26 -0.48%	$53.39	$55.85	-4.48%	852,075 94.28%	903,800
Most Recent Note for GNC - 10/9/2013 12:32:13 PM Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Testing support at its 50 DMA line today, which acted as support throughout its ongoing advance this year. Failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/16/12. At the time it had just completed a Secondary Offering of ten million shares sold by Ares Corporate Opportunities Fund II, L.P. ("Ares") and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, underwritten by Goldman, Sachs & Co. Also announced that it completed the repurchase of six million shares of its Class A common stock directly from Ares in a private, non-underwritten transaction.
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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$67.36	+0.05 0.07%	$67.54	$69.81	-3.51%	245,812 95.05%	258,600
Most Recent Note for HII - 10/9/2013 12:33:30 PM Holding its ground in a tight range above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 9/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$189.27	-0.39 -0.21%	$189.90	$194.34	-2.61%	509,903 84.83%	601,100
Most Recent Note for ICE - 10/9/2013 12:35:05 PM Pulling back this week following a streak of volume-driven gains and a technical breakout from a sound base last week. The 10/08/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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KOG - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp	$11.75	-0.36 -2.93%	$12.18	$12.87	-8.74%	4,261,898 77.20%	5,520,500
Most Recent Note for KOG - 10/9/2013 12:39:00 PM Fundamental concerns remain for this firm in the Oil & Gas - US Exploration/Production industry after it reported earnings +20% on +102% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$133.14	-0.58 -0.43%	$134.67	$138.43	-3.82%	1,159,912 106.81%	1,086,000
Most Recent Note for MCK - 10/9/2013 12:41:54 PM Perched at a new all-time high hit after a gap up gain on the prior session. Held its ground above prior highs in the $126 area while consolidating after 3 prior mid-day reports in September cautioned members - "It has a steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, however quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$52.14	-0.54 -1.03%	$53.58	$53.44	-2.43%	472,269 116.87%	404,100
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 10/9/2013 12:42:41 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +117% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$123.40	-2.58 -2.05%	$126.76	$135.38	-8.85%	543,148 84.33%	644,100
Most Recent Note for PII - 10/9/2013 12:45:24 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Noted with caution in the 10/04/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$49.44	-0.71 -1.42%	$50.16	$53.55	-7.68%	339,723 85.68%	396,500
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 10/9/2013 12:47:20 PM Recently rallied within close distance of its 52-week high after rebounding above its 50 DMA line following damaging losses backed by heavy volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +47% on +15% sales for the Jun '13 quarter marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It rebounded impressively however fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Members may view its Company Profile page under the "Featured Articles and Daily Graphs" tab showing a prior FSU article under the headline, "Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain". It gave a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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SPA - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Sparton Corp	$25.60	-0.51 -1.95%	$26.36	$27.05	-5.36%	46,785 79.84%	58,600
Most Recent Note for SPA - 10/9/2013 12:48:22 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, it held its ground and rallied in recent weeks including a "breakaway gap" on 9/04/13. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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STJ - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment St Jude Medical Inc	$55.00	+0.42 0.77%	$55.17	$57.17	-3.80%	1,512,393 98.33%	1,538,100
Most Recent Note for STJ - 10/9/2013 12:50:50 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Quarterly sales revenues have been flat or below the year-ago period in the 5 latest comparisons through Jun '13 while earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline (not meeting C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving in recent years.
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SYNT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Syntel Inc	$78.87	-0.19 -0.24%	$79.83	$82.17	-4.02%	58,366 75.51%	77,300
Most Recent Note for SYNT - 10/9/2013 12:53:49 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit last week. Reported earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 3rd consecutive quarter. Its slight downturn in earnings in FY '10 was previously noted as a minor flaw concerning the A criteria. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted in the 4/12/13 mid-day report with caution.
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$138.36	-1.96 -1.40%	$140.70	$151.08	-8.42%	121,125 82.06%	147,600
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 10/9/2013 12:57:52 PM Violated its 50 DMA line on the prior session raising concerns and today's loss has it trading near prior lows in the $138 area defining important near-term support. Built an orderly base since last noted with caution on 8/02/13 while hitting new 52-week and all-time highs - "Technically, it broke out with a considerable volume-driven gain on 5/01/13. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +62% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history satisfying the C and A criteria. Found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded during its orderly consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/07/12."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$26.81	-1.21 -4.30%	$28.48	$29.13	-7.98%	274,128 78.19%	350,600
Most Recent Note for WX - 10/9/2013 12:59:30 PM This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines calling for the 3 or 4 most recent quarters to have earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Reported earnings +39% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss after a spurt of 10 weekly gains in the span of 11 weeks. Technically, no resistance remains due to overhead supply.
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$32.24	-0.69 -2.09%	$33.26	$35.06	-8.04%	18,963,022 116.69%	16,250,100
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 10/9/2013 1:00:06 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high this week amid widespread weakness. During a recent spurt of volume-driven gains it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Clearing the previously noted base-on-base pattern with gains this week, rallying while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on -7% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +41% on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line.'"
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