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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2012
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DOW 12894.59 -134.67 (-1.03%) | NASDAQ 2961.94 -38.51 (-1.28%) | S&P 500 1365.3 -13.23 (-0.96%)
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Time of Screening :
4/23/2012 11:54:49 AM Report Released :
4/23/2012 1:04:11 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 7% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
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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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Company Name
Industry Group |
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(50 DAV) |
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
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Featured |
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GNC
- NYSE
G N C Holdings Inc
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$35.80
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+0.15
0.42%
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$36.00
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1,041,521
63.38% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,643,200
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$36.10
-0.83%
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1/19/2012 |
$28.99
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PP = $29.60
MB = $31.08 |
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2012 12:25:26 PM
G - Inching higher for a 5th consecutive small gain today and now trading just pennies below its all-time high. It has shown bullish action in recent weeks but did not form a sound new base pattern. It completed Secondary Offerings on 10/25/11 and 3/13/12 after making steady progress following its 4/01/11 IPO.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/5/2012. Click here.
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MA
- NYSE
Mastercard Inc Cl A
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$423.14
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-17.30
-3.93%
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$437.43
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618,105
76.04% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 812,900
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$443.80
-4.66%
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3/12/2012 |
$419.86
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PP = $428.67
MB = $450.10 |
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2012 12:32:01 PM
Y - Considerable loss today, and at its earlier low it tested its 50 DMA line which defines important near-term support to watch.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/11/2012. Click here.
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RGR
- NYSE
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc
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$52.28
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-1.16
-2.17%
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$53.37
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227,201
58.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 385,700
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$53.51
-2.30%
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3/22/2012 |
$46.49
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PP = $46.78
MB = $49.12 |
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2012 12:47:12 PM
G - Holding its ground at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains. It is extended from any sound base. Found prompt support after a pullback near its prior high in the $46 area previously noted as support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/22/2012. Click here.
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TIBX
- NASDAQ
Tibco Software Inc
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$32.25
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-1.25
-3.73%
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$33.08
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1,619,348
58.17% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,783,700
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$34.67
-6.98%
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3/30/2012 |
$31.01
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PP = $31.25
MB = $32.81 |
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2012 12:51:40 PM
G - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness, and it has slumped under the "max buy" level cited. Its 3rd consecutive loss has it now testing the previously noted upward trendline connecting its December, March, and April lows which defines an initial support level to watch above additional support at prior highs in the $31 area and its 50 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/5/2012. Click here.
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UA
- NYSE
Under Armour Inc Cl A
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$98.41
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-3.12
-3.07%
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$100.91
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986,348
102.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 959,000
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$102.86
-4.33%
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2/15/2012 |
$85.77
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PP = $84.86
MB = $89.10 |
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2012 12:53:35 PM
G - Small gap down today amid widespread market weakness. No new pivot point was cited due to concerns over the weaker fundamentals, however, no overhead supply remains to act as resistance after its volume-driven gain on 4/20/12 for new 52-week and all-time highs, technically rallying from a new orderly base pattern well above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. 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.
>>> 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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$31.92 |
-0.38
-1.18%
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$32.23
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$32.73
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-2.47% |
15,994
67.77%
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23,600
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Most Recent Note for ALG - 4/23/2012 12:00:34 PM
Holding its ground near its 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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ANIK
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Anika Therapeutics Inc
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$15.54 |
-0.62
-3.83%
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$16.17
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$16.68
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-6.83% |
144,489
122.97%
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117,500
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Most Recent Note for ANIK - 4/23/2012 12:05:00 PM
Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground following recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported strong results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, making it 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons (C criteria) above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a fundamental concern. Bullish action has continued after it appeared in 5 mid-day reports during February noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the investment system's guidelines.'"
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BEAV
- NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
B/E Aerospace Inc
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$45.81 |
+1.01
2.24%
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$47.48
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$48.48
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-5.52% |
1,229,523
145.73%
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843,700
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Most Recent Note for BEAV - 4/23/2012 12:11:30 PM
Rallying today against a mostly negative backdrop, but its 50 DMA line is now acting as a resistance level. Reported +43% earnings on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings increases sequentially accelerating, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system."
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BYI
- NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip
Bally Technologies Inc
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$46.39 |
-0.54
-1.15%
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$46.76
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$47.60
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-2.54% |
274,455
74.95%
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366,200
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Most Recent Note for BYI - 4/23/2012 12:14:56 PM
Consolidating in an orderly fashion just above its 50 DMA line and only -2.5% off its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CHL
- NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications
China Mobile Ltd Adr
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$53.81 |
-2.20
-3.92%
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$54.60
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$56.33
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-4.48% |
689,093
67.96%
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1,013,900
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Most Recent Note for CHL - 4/23/2012 12:15:44 PM
Gapped down today, testing its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 10/07/11 mid-day report - "It has a sub par earnings and sales revenues growth history. Large supply of 4 billion shares outstanding would typically make a stock unlikely to be a big mover unless there was immense institutional buying demand."
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CMCSK
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems
Comcast Corp Cla Special
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$28.69 |
-0.41
-1.41%
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$28.95
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$30.00
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-4.37% |
2,188,148
63.35%
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3,453,800
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Most Recent Note for CMCSK - 4/23/2012 12:18:23 PM
Today's 4th consecutive small loss has it trading just below its 50 DMA line. It remains perched -4.5% off its 52-week high. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons (through Dec '11) showed sales revenues increases above the year ago periods by +50% and the Jun and Dec comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. Ownership by top-rated funds has waned from 641 in Jun '11 to 579 in Mar '12, a disconcerting sign concerning the I criteria.
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DHI
- NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml
D R Horton Inc
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$15.33 |
-0.06
-0.36%
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$15.96
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$16.45
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-6.84% |
8,745,704
105.30%
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8,305,200
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Most Recent Note for DHI - 4/23/2012 12:20:48 PM
Reversed into the red after early gains today. It is trading within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 3/27/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05."
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EBAY
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Ebay Inc
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$39.47 |
-0.82
-2.04%
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$39.84
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$41.84
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-5.66% |
8,937,899
79.05%
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11,306,900
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Most Recent Note for EBAY - 4/23/2012 12:21:53 PM
Consolidating following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 4/19/12 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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GWW
- NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale
Grainger W W Inc
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$212.98 |
-6.92
-3.15%
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$218.99
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$221.84
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-3.99% |
198,941
58.65%
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339,200
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Most Recent Note for GWW - 4/23/2012 12:26:12 PM
Churning above average volume for the past couple of weeks while trading near important support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The prior growth history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Products firm included a downturn in FY '09 which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HIBB
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores
Hibbett Sports Inc
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$56.98 |
-1.01
-1.74%
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$57.86
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$58.69
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-2.91% |
200,246
71.90%
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278,500
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Most Recent Note for HIBB - 4/23/2012 12:28:59 PM
Recently rallied to new 52-week highs, getting extended from prior resistance near the $50 level. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '08. Sales revenues increases have been in the +4-11% range (sub par) while earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons (good C criteria) versus the year ago periods."
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IHS
- NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services
I H S Inc Cl A
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$99.28 |
-1.60
-1.59%
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$100.18
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$101.26
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-1.96% |
172,607
70.51%
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244,800
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Most Recent Note for IHS - 4/23/2012 12:31:01 PM
Pulling back today from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session as it capped a streak of 4 consecutive gains with above average volume. Last noted in the 4/16/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been less the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases have been improving. It has maintained a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record."
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OZRK
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks
Bank Of The Ozarks Inc
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$30.87 |
-0.10
-0.32%
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$31.12
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$32.26
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-4.31% |
189,558
97.76%
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193,900
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Most Recent Note for OZRK - 4/23/2012 12:35:17 PM
Testing support near its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. It previously wedged to new 52-week highs without great volume conviction behind its gains. The 4/17/12 mid-day report noted- "Annual earnings (A criteria) has been mostly slow and steady. Recent quarterly comparisons showed better than +25% earnings increases while sales revenues growth was not strong and consistent."
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PCOM
- NASDAQ - Leisure-Services
Points International Ltd
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$11.69 |
+0.25
2.19%
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$11.85
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$11.97
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-2.34% |
31,374
63.13%
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49,700
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Most Recent Note for PCOM - 4/23/2012 12:44:48 PM
Rebounded from early losses today and rallied to challenge its 52-week high. Technically, this low-priced stock broke out with volume-driven gains on 4/12/12 and 4/13/12 clearing prior resistance in the $11 area, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Strong earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline, satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history improved in recent years, but it has not been strong and steady.
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PII
- NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc
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$77.85 |
-1.85
-2.32%
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$79.19
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$81.38
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-4.34% |
606,315
72.73%
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833,700
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Most Recent Note for PII - 4/23/2012 12:46:01 PM
Consolidating following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for new 52-week and all-time highs on 4/18/12. Reported earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the $70 area and its 50 DMA line acted as support during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +15% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.'"
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ROP
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Roper Industries Inc
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$98.26 |
+0.12
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$99.81
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$101.06
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-2.77% |
465,276
84.61%
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549,900
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Most Recent Note for ROP - 4/23/2012 12:50:45 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -3.4% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +20% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marked 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (missing the C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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VMI
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery
Valmont Industries Inc
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$122.15 |
-3.25
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$126.31
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$128.40
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-4.87% |
126,577
69.82%
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181,300
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Most Recent Note for VMI - 4/23/2012 12:54:57 PM
Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session for 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 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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