Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 25th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 2013
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DOW 15541.32 -0.92 (-0.01%) | NASDAQ 3599.75 20.15 (0.56%) | S&P 500 1687.78 1.84 (0.11%)

Time of Screening : 7/25/2013 1:25:43 PM Report Released : 7/25/2013 2:22:18 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 120% 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$31.54	+0.68 2.20%	$33.15	3,439,078 139.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,470,700	$33.15 -4.86%	7/10/2013	$29.29	PP = $29.59 MB = $31.07
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2013 2:21:45 PM G - Color code is changed to green as it gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, rallying above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $28-29 area define near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/10/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANIK - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Anika Therapeutics Inc	$20.97	+1.37 7.00%	$21.20	$21.93	-4.37%	235,292 199.40%	118,000
Most Recent Note for ANIK - 7/25/2013 1:27:24 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after a brief consolidation with a considerable volume-driven gain today. Recently topped its 2012 high ($17.70). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported strong results above the +25% minimum earnings guideline for 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Mar '13, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted near its 2012 high in the 4/24/12 mid-day report."
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$31.80	+2.95 10.23%	$31.85	$32.04	-0.75%	490,880 135.04%	363,500
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 7/25/2013 1:30:04 PM Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high with above average volume, getting extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings increase in Mar '13 was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), yet showed a solid increase in the Jun '12 quarter. Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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COG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cabot Oil & Gas Corp	$77.15	+5.44 7.59%	$78.07	$78.07	-1.18%	3,079,746 166.25%	1,852,500
Most Recent Note for COG - 7/25/2013 1:34:18 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, breaking out of an orderly base. Sales and earnings history showed improvement in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history was not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines.
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$148.54	+14.57 10.88%	$153.11	$153.11	-2.98%	172,282 146.13%	117,900
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 7/25/2013 1:35:44 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today with a big volume driven gain, getting more extended from any base. Made steady progress since clearing previously stubborn resistance in the $85 area. Reported earnings +56% on +28% sales for the Jun '13 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history remains below guidelines.
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$36.77	+1.02 2.85%	$36.97	$36.97	-0.54%	316,892 123.40%	256,800
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 7/25/2013 1:38:24 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns remain as its quarterly earnings increases through Jun '13 have been below the +25% minimum guideline.
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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$9.34	+0.66 7.60%	$9.35	$9.37	-0.32%	1,241,021 161.78%	767,100
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 7/25/2013 1:39:41 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with a solid gain backed by above average volume, getting extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since rising from a cup-with-handle base pattern when noted in the 5/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$58.40	+0.82 1.42%	$59.00	$59.35	-1.60%	1,017,749 142.02%	716,600
Most Recent Note for HBI - 7/25/2013 1:41:07 PM Trading up today following a considerable gap up gain and a new 52-week high on the prior session. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/05/13 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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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$39.58	-0.79 -1.96%	$40.23	$40.38	-1.98%	711,423 142.48%	499,300
Most Recent Note for HPY - 7/25/2013 1:44:31 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +31% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Recent quarters showed solid earnings but with sub par sales revenues growth. Dowturn in FY '09 and '10 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$32.58	+0.13 0.40%	$32.85	$33.55	-2.89%	194,584 169.50%	114,800
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 7/25/2013 1:46:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +0% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its annual (A criteria) earnings history included a downturn in FY '10, a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$38.98	+0.96 2.52%	$40.23	$40.23	-3.11%	426,933 158.53%	269,300
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 7/25/2013 1:49:27 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Extended from any sound base and rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +105% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, and strong quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings history makes it not a match with the guidelines (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08.
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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$19.44	+1.66 9.34%	$19.46	$19.70	-1.32%	211,582 229.98%	92,000
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 7/25/2013 1:51:22 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Made steady progress after clearing multi-year resistance in the $13 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings increases above the +25% minimum in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$88.47	+14.75 20.01%	$89.49	$89.49	-1.14%	638,311 353.24%	180,700
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 7/25/2013 1:54:27 PM Considerable gap up and volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +57% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals do not match the guidelines of the investment system. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong or steady."
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$45.37	+0.33 0.73%	$45.41	$46.47	-2.37%	405,895 127.72%	317,800
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 7/25/2013 1:57:16 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, it slumped below its 50 DMA line earlier today then rebounded into positive territory. Reported earnings +117% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 6/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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OII - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Oceaneering Intl Inc	$79.99	+3.23 4.21%	$81.08	$81.42	-1.76%	742,123 125.11%	593,200
Most Recent Note for OII - 7/25/2013 2:05:04 PM Found support above prior highs during its recent consolidation, and it gapped up today rebounding near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +36% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line then rallied from a sound base to new highs with volume driven gains since last noted in the 5/17/13 mid-day report. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving following a downturn in FY '09.
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PCP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Precision Castparts Corp	$226.54	-6.72 -2.88%	$238.99	$270.00	-16.10%	993,634 146.29%	679,200
Most Recent Note for PCP - 7/25/2013 2:07:03 PM Reported earnings +23% on +20% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. The 6/27/13 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) and annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$20.59	+0.44 2.18%	$20.74	$20.74	-0.72%	258,956 279.05%	92,800
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 7/25/2013 2:09:20 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +14% on +10% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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SKX - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Skechers U S A Inc Cl A	$27.60	+0.95 3.56%	$28.61	$28.61	-3.53%	1,431,938 213.66%	670,200
Most Recent Note for SKX - 7/25/2013 2:12:01 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain, getting extended from any sound base. Technically, it broke out in late June with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings of 14 cents per share versus a loss of 4 cents per share with +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines (C & A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/11/05 mid-day report."
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STC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Stewart Information Svcs	$30.97	-0.28 -0.90%	$34.39	$34.39	-9.94%	299,997 144.86%	207,100
Most Recent Note for STC - 7/25/2013 2:13:03 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRIP - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers TripAdvisor Inc	$70.09	+8.95 14.64%	$71.45	$71.45	-1.90%	3,808,350 194.62%	1,956,800
Most Recent Note for TRIP - 7/25/2013 2:15:43 PM Up today after a "breakaway gap" for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high. Reported improved earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. Fundamentals remain a concern, although it now has 2 quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$75.84	-0.71 -0.93%	$76.06	$78.59	-3.50%	248,520 152.65%	162,800
Most Recent Note for TYL - 7/25/2013 2:17:40 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line today then rebounded near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +24% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Stayed above important support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating and made steady progress since noted in the 12/10/12 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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UBSH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Union First Mkt Bancshrs	$22.75	+0.08 0.35%	$22.86	$22.90	-0.66%	138,810 133.34%	104,100
Most Recent Note for UBSH - 7/25/2013 2:19:10 PM Holding its ground perched at its 52-week high recently and tallying a small volume-driven gain today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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USTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale United Stationers Inc	$41.44	-0.79 -1.87%	$42.44	$43.24	-4.16%	229,503 139.43%	164,600
Most Recent Note for USTR - 7/25/2013 2:20:32 PM Pulling back today after 2 consecutive volume-driven gains for new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +30% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases and it annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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