Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, 2012
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DOW 12908.47 102.93 (0.80%) | NASDAQ 2947.33 37.29 (1.28%) | S&P 500 1374.11 10.44 (0.77%)

Time of Screening : 7/18/2012 11:46:50 AM Report Released : 7/18/2012 1:12:22 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGU - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Agrium Inc	$95.46	+2.89 3.12%	$95.85	$95.85	-0.40%	1,214,578 107.82%	1,126,500
Most Recent Note for AGU - 7/18/2012 11:51:01 AM Gapped up today, rallying further above prior resistance in the $89 area. The 7/03/12 mid-day report noted - "It faces additional overhead supply. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 2/09/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarters showed improving sales and earnings but its prior history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 7/25/08, and it subsequently dropped from $84.18 to $22.08 before rebounding.'"
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AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$106.48	+7.55 7.63%	$114.99	$114.99	-7.40%	497,757 505.85%	98,400
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 7/18/2012 11:56:29 AM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high, clearing its high hit when last noted in the 7/02/12 mid-day report while capping a streak of volume-driven gains. It rebounded after a recent slump below its 50 DMA line. Earnings and sales revenues improved in the Mar '12 quarter following sub par results in the Sep and Dec '11 comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings growth history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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AMT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv American Tower Reit	$70.40	-2.63 -3.60%	$72.36	$73.04	-3.61%	2,232,528 92.00%	2,426,700
Most Recent Note for AMT - 7/18/2012 11:59:35 AM Gapped down today, reversing from its 52-week high after a streak of 5 consecutive gains into new high territory. Reported earnings +143% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings and sales were up strong in the Dec '11 comparison but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported a loss versus year ago earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases for the Mar '11 and Jun '11 periods were previously noted as below the investment system's guidelines, yet its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$51.82	+2.72 5.54%	$52.83	$52.83	-1.91%	662,707 161.12%	411,300
Most Recent Note for AOS - 7/18/2012 12:04:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain, distancing itself from prior resistance in the $49 area. Quarterly comparisons have shown good sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline, but its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$27.46	+0.32 1.18%	$28.00	$28.00	-1.93%	349,804 68.23%	512,700
Most Recent Note for BECN - 7/18/2012 12:10:51 PM Touched new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's gain. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports noted - " Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/01/2009 mid-day report - 'Its up and down annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.'"
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CF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals C F Industries Holdings	$207.13	+3.49 1.71%	$208.43	$208.43	-0.62%	912,518 58.94%	1,548,300
Most Recent Note for CF - 7/18/2012 12:12:29 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Rebounded after a 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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DLR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Digital Realty Trust Inc	$76.26	-4.05 -5.04%	$79.83	$80.59	-5.37%	1,329,592 108.64%	1,223,800
Most Recent Note for DLR - 7/18/2012 12:16:23 PM Abruptly reversing from its all-time high with above average volume behind its considerable loss today. Prior highs in the $76 area define chart support. It wedged to new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 6/29/12 mid-day report. Proposed a new Public Offering on 6/26/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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EFC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Ellington Financial	$22.40	-0.15 -0.67%	$22.56	$22.58	-0.80%	40,031 65.52%	61,100
Most Recent Note for EFC - 7/18/2012 12:18:33 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and volume-driven gains this week helped it break out into new 52-week high territory. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +3%* on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period following stronger increases in prior comparisons."*
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$12.51	+0.43 3.56%	$12.54	$12.57	-0.48%	300,357 100.49%	298,900
Most Recent Note for EVER - 7/18/2012 12:20:04 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. The 7/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FELE - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Franklin Electric Co	$57.80	-0.05 -0.08%	$58.47	$58.47	-1.15%	56,971 68.39%	83,300
Most Recent Note for FELE - 7/18/2012 12:23:04 PM Hit another new 52-week high today, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Volume-driven gains helped it rally from on an orderly base pattern formed since February. It found support at its 200 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 5/29/12 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady as the A guidelines suggest. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline for 7 of the past 8 quarterly comparisons through Mar '12."
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FIS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fidelity Natl Info Svcs	$33.19	-1.04 -3.04%	$33.97	$34.85	-4.76%	2,280,724 145.37%	1,568,900
Most Recent Note for FIS - 7/18/2012 12:30:26 PM Concerning the C criteria this Financial Services - Specialty firm is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for new (N criteria) products and services.
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HEP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Holly Energy Partners Lp	$63.16	+0.86 1.38%	$63.42	$63.76	-0.94%	58,150 137.15%	42,400
Most Recent Note for HEP - 7/18/2012 12:33:30 PM Challenging its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are below guidelines of the fact-based system.
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JAH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Jarden Corp	$42.86	+0.05 0.12%	$42.89	$44.51	-3.71%	367,398 58.39%	629,200
Most Recent Note for JAH - 7/18/2012 12:37:23 PM Perched near its 52-week and multi-year highs today, consolidating near prior highs in the $43 area that define initial support above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 3/27/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/15/07 mid-day report."
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MAT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Mattel Inc	$34.47	+0.42 1.22%	$34.50	$34.62	-0.45%	1,703,979 58.01%	2,937,600
Most Recent Note for MAT - 7/18/2012 12:43:07 PM Challenging its 52-week high today after a considerable gap up gain on the prior session. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/16/12 mid-day report when it gapped down and violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MBFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans M B Financial Inc	$21.17	-1.16 -5.19%	$21.50	$22.46	-5.74%	304,010 150.95%	201,400
Most Recent Note for MBFI - 7/18/2012 12:44:39 PM Gapped down today. Erratic earnings history and declining sales revenues are fundamental shortcomings.
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NCR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service N C R Corp	$24.08	+0.08 0.34%	$24.29	$24.64	-2.27%	1,151,298 84.53%	1,362,000
Most Recent Note for NCR - 7/18/2012 12:47:55 PM Hovering at its 52-week high today after volume-driven gains this week that included a gap up as it broke out from a cup-with-handle base pattern. Rebounded from a slump below its 50 DMA line since noted in the 4/20/12 mid-day report - "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."
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$148.03	-0.70 -0.47%	$148.03	$152.31	-2.81%	321,935 71.56%	449,900
Most Recent Note for NVO - 7/18/2012 12:48:27 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks and it is now perched -2.8% off its all-time high. Its 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/28/11 mid-day report. - "It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 152 in Mar '10 to 204 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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PACW - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Pacwest Bancorp	$24.83	-0.15 -0.60%	$24.94	$25.50	-2.63%	166,228 96.14%	172,900
Most Recent Note for PACW - 7/18/2012 12:51:19 PM Holding its ground since last noted in the 7/03/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RNET - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Rignet Inc	$19.10	-0.20 -1.04%	$19.49	$19.49	-2.00%	56,200 107.87%	52,100
Most Recent Note for RNET - 7/18/2012 12:52:46 PM Recently wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking volume conviction. Earnings history is not a match with the C and A criteria.
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RNF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$30.31	-0.29 -0.95%	$30.69	$31.34	-3.29%	225,108 60.06%	374,800
Most Recent Note for RNF - 7/18/2012 12:54:51 PM Pulling back today from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. The 2 prior mid-day reports noted as it posted gains with above average volume - "Fundamentals remain strong. Technically, it did not form a sound base pattern, yet rebounded impressively from a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/12 due to damaging technical action."
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SEM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Select Medical Holdings	$11.45	+0.86 8.07%	$11.50	$11.50	-0.48%	343,598 88.31%	389,100
Most Recent Note for SEM - 7/18/2012 12:59:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, getting more extended from prior highs in the $9 area. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline, however concerns are raised by sequential deceleration in its earnings as underlying sales revenues growth has slowed. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system.
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SIR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Select Income REIT	$26.51	+0.48 1.84%	$26.59	$26.59	-0.31%	75,294 69.85%	107,800
Most Recent Note for SIR - 7/18/2012 1:03:46 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with its 10th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $23 area. Limited history is a concern for this REIT that owns and invests primarily in single tenant properties in Hawaii. Up from its 3/07/12 IPO priced at $22.
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SSYS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Stratasys Ltd	$57.45	+5.51 10.61%	$57.47	$57.99	-0.93%	407,891 118.54%	344,100
Most Recent Note for SSYS - 7/18/2012 1:05:30 PM Considerable volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 4 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline in the 3 most recent comparisons satisfy the C criteria. A downward turn in its FY '09 earnings is an obvious flaw with respect to the investment system's A criteria. It is an interesting turn around story with a small supply of only 20.6 million shares (S criteria) outstanding. Longtime members may recall that SSYS was long ago (2003) featured in our monthly newsletter and special reports."
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TAYC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Taylor Capital Group Inc	$16.99	+0.16 0.95%	$17.16	$17.28	-1.68%	55,606 69.68%	79,800
Most Recent Note for TAYC - 7/18/2012 1:08:32 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Bullish action has continued since last noted in the 6/19/12 mid-day report after a spurt of small volume-driven gains - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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TWC - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Time Warner Cable Inc	$84.76	-0.10 -0.12%	$85.19	$85.28	-0.61%	1,030,971 63.60%	1,621,100
Most Recent Note for TWC - 7/18/2012 1:10:27 PM Rebounded to new highs again following a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 4/26/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues growth has been sub par an in the +4-6% range while its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WNR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Western Refining Inc	$25.47	+0.64 2.58%	$25.76	$25.76	-1.13%	1,345,878 66.00%	2,039,100
Most Recent Note for WNR - 7/18/2012 1:11:58 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory today with its 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history has shown improvement in recent quarterly comparisons, but its annual earnings (A criteria) has been below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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