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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2012
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DOW 12528.81 26.15 (0.21%) | NASDAQ 2850.05 13.89 (0.49%) | S&P 500 1320.25 6.53 (0.50%)
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Time of Screening :
6/26/2012 12:02:19 PM Report Released :
6/26/2012 1:08:36 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
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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Date
Featured |
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Featured |
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CSTR
- NASDAQ
Capstar Financial Hldgs
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$64.05
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-1.34
-2.05%
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$66.08
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936,872
87.16% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,074,900
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$69.74
-8.16%
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6/26/2012 |
$64.05
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PP = $67.00
MB = $70.35 |
Most Recent Note - 6/26/2012 12:26:57 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 6/19/12 high after a cup-with handle base. Disciplined investors watch for a solid volume-driven gain to confirm a breakout before taking action. It is now perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high and all-time high, however the $67-69 area has been a stubborn resistance level in recent years. Went through a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted on 4/13/12 following a considerable gap up gain after raising its guidance. "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Recently wedged to new 52-week highs without great volume conviction and did not form a sound base pattern. Disciplined investors may watch for an ideal base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted. Quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria), and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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ECHO
- NASDAQ
Echo Global Logistics
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$18.53
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-0.33
-1.75%
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$19.15
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57,654
58.12% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 99,200
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$19.38
-4.39%
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6/22/2012 |
$18.98
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PP = $19.48
MB = $20.45 |
Most Recent Note - 6/26/2012 12:34:28 PM
Y - Faces little resistance due to overhead supply while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today, consolidating after volume-driven gains. In the 6/18/12 report it was highlighted in yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 2/16/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors may watch for a volume-driven gain above its pivot point to trigger a technical buy signal before action is justified under the fact-based system. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/22/2012. Click here.
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AME
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen
Ametek Inc
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$48.93 |
-0.13
-0.26%
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$49.67
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$52.80
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-7.33% |
566,640
66.78%
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848,500
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Most Recent Note for AME - 6/26/2012 12:09:00 PM
Recently violated its 50 DMA line with losses on above average volume. Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '12 quarter, continuing to show signs of earnings growth rate deceleration. Downturn in FY '09 earnings (A criteria) has been noted as a fundamental flaw. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/04/08, then subsequently slumped from $44 to $24 before rebounding.
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ASH
- NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Ashland Inc
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$68.33 |
+0.77
1.14%
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$68.57
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$69.99
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-2.37% |
448,593
57.70%
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777,400
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Most Recent Note for ASH - 6/26/2012 12:14:36 PM
Consolidating above prior highs after volume-driven gains last week to new 52-week highs. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. The Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '08.
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CAMP
- NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment
Calamp Corp
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$8.37 |
+0.06
0.72%
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$8.51
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$8.51
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-1.65% |
192,050
59.61%
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322,200
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Most Recent Note for CAMP - 6/26/2012 12:16:29 PM
This low-priced stock inched to another new 52-week high today, adding to its streak of volume-driven gains. It rose from a previously noted 4-week "square box" base during which it pulled back and found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +200% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. A volume-driven breakout 4/02/12 was previously noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report when it was also noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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CF
- NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals
C F Industries Holdings
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$189.06 |
+5.40
2.94%
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$190.75
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$203.32
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-7.01% |
1,246,223
74.99%
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1,661,900
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Most Recent Note for CF - 6/26/2012 12:18:16 PM
Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session, rallying toward its 52-week high today. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line recently, it went through another choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 4/25/12 mid-day report - "This high-ranked leader's earnings and sales revenues showed great increases in recent quarterly comparisons, however it lacks a good steady annual earnings growth history (the A criteria)."
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DEI
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial
Douglas Emmett Inc
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$21.78 |
-0.04
-0.18%
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$21.97
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$23.74
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-8.26% |
1,568,539
120.30%
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1,303,900
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Most Recent Note for DEI - 6/26/2012 12:28:39 PM
Today's 5th consecutive loss has it slumping below its 50 DMA line toward recent lows. Last noted in the 5/17/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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DLR
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial
Digital Realty Trust Inc
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$72.60 |
-0.65
-0.89%
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$73.29
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$76.04
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-4.52% |
605,351
63.23%
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957,400
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Most Recent Note for DLR - 6/26/2012 12:30:10 PM
Perched -4.4% off its all-time high today, consolidating near its 50 DMA line with its 5th consecutive loss. Last noted in the 5/30/12 mid-day report - "This REIT reported earnings +3% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline for a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison."
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EXPO
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
Exponent Inc
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$50.09 |
-0.17
-0.34%
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$50.84
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$53.31
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-6.04% |
65,325
161.70%
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40,400
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Most Recent Note for EXPO - 6/26/2012 12:37:14 PM
Perched -5.6% off its 52-week high today, consolidating above its closely coinciding 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +8% on -2% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's minimum guidelines for buy candidates. The 3/22/11 mid-day report noted - "Rising this week from an orderly flat base. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. The 2 most recent quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '10) show improving sales and earnings, but its prior earnings and sales history was below the investment system guidelines and Street estimates for FY '11 and FY '12 are calling for earnings growth only in the +4-7% range. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action was noted and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/08."
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FDO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
Family Dollar Stores
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$70.47 |
+0.29
0.41%
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$71.17
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$74.73
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-5.70% |
1,120,338
70.93%
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1,579,400
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Most Recent Note for FDO - 6/26/2012 12:39:01 PM
Consolidating above prior highs since noted in the 6/14/12 mid-day report - "Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain to new 52-week and all-time highs. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line, an important support level, during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/18/12 mid-day report - 'The C criteria is not satisfied. Sales revenues and earnings growth history below guidelines.'"
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FUL
- NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals
Fuller H B Co
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$30.99 |
+2.26
7.87%
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$31.29
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$33.48
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-7.44% |
386,200
107.49%
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359,300
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Most Recent Note for FUL - 6/26/2012 12:41:50 PM
Considerable gain today with above average volume, rebounding near its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance. It failed to make further progress, then slumped below its short-term average weeks after last noted in the 3/29/12 mid-day report - "Hitting a new 52-week high, rallying from a short 'square box' base pattern above its 50 DMA line and well above prior highs in the $25 area. Reported earnings +52% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have reasonably satisfied the C criteria now. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY '08, however much higher earnings in FY '07 cause its 5-year earnings "Growth Rate" to only be +3%."
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HSY
- NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners
Hershey Company
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$70.31 |
+1.90
2.78%
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$70.43
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$71.00
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-0.97% |
1,194,989
85.64%
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1,395,300
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Most Recent Note for HSY - 6/26/2012 12:43:26 PM
Recently wedged to new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains. Last noted in the 4/26/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings increases below the C criteria guidelines. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has also been unimpressive."
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LOPE
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services
Grand Canyon Education
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$19.88 |
+0.69
3.57%
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$19.98
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$19.98
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-0.53% |
270,601
68.20%
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396,800
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Most Recent Note for LOPE - 6/26/2012 12:45:41 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Last noted in the 5/30/12 mid-day report - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
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NWS
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified
News Corporation Cl B
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$21.59 |
+1.31
6.46%
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$21.97
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$21.97
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-1.73% |
5,917,561
212.01%
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2,791,200
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Most Recent Note for NWS - 6/26/2012 12:48:05 PM
Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. It slumped to its 200 DMA line and found support then rebounded since noted in the 5/11/12 mid-day report - "Gapped up on the prior session after reporting earnings +42% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NWSA
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified
News Corporation Cl A
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$21.35 |
+1.27
6.30%
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$21.75
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-1.84% |
33,419,941
204.13%
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16,372,000
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Most Recent Note for NWSA - 6/26/2012 12:49:26 PM
Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +42% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 5/22/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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RF
- NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks
Regions Financial Corp
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$6.34 |
-0.06
-0.94%
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$6.51
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-9.17% |
15,549,602
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21,977,600
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Most Recent Note for RF - 6/26/2012 12:52:09 PM
Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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SNA
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories
Snap On Inc
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$59.96 |
-0.32
-0.53%
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$60.88
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$64.48
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-7.01% |
273,096
67.95%
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401,900
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Most Recent Note for SNA - 6/26/2012 1:00:19 PM
Slumping below its 50 DMA line this week after recently wedging to a new 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. Recent quarterly comparisons show earnings above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria, however sales revenues increases have only been in the +7-14% range. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history was also a concern when last noted in the 7/01/11 mid-day report, and it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding impressively.
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TRIB
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances
Trinity Biotech Plc Adr
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$11.91 |
+0.08
0.68%
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$11.94
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-0.33% |
50,872
108.24%
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47,000
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Most Recent Note for TRIB - 6/26/2012 1:04:54 PM
Churning heavy volume at its 52-week high without making meaningful price progress is a sign it recently has been encountering distributional pressure after building a base-on-base pattern. Last noted in the 6/20/12 mid-day report - "Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $11 area that define chart support. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - 'Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 8 quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system.'"
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UMBF
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks
U M B Financial Corp
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$49.54 |
+0.71
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$49.60
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-0.16% |
174,333
80.52%
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216,500
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Most Recent Note for UMBF - 6/26/2012 1:05:44 PM
Small gap up today touching a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +51% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sales increases have not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines for the C and A criteria although it has earned good ranks."
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