Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2012
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DOW 13110.5 7.58 (0.06%) | NASDAQ 3079.31 2.17 (0.07%) | S&P 500 1410.25 0.95 (0.07%)

Time of Screening : 8/29/2012 11:56:35 AM Report Released : 8/29/2012 12:53:28 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.
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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
NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$27.96	+0.64 2.34%	$28.34	550,124 67.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 811,400	$28.75 -2.75%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 8/29/2012 12:41:18 PM Y - Trading up and nearly challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/17/12 high plus 10 cent while working on an advanced "ascending base" pattern. Managed an impressive a "positive reversal" on 8/27/12 while finding support near prior highs in the $25 area. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$12.63	+0.23 1.85%	$12.77	$12.96	-2.55%	170,155 64.77%	262,700
Most Recent Note for CBM - 8/29/2012 11:58:51 AM Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground in a tight range with volume totals cooling since last noted in the 8/15/12 mid-day report - "This low-priced Medical - Products firm found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation after noted in the 1/18/12 mid-day report, then worked its way higher in recent months with above average volume behind gains. Sales revenues and earnings improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, but prior mid-day reports noted - 'Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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CHS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Chicos Fas Inc	$18.83	+0.06 0.32%	$19.06	$19.06	-1.21%	1,545,655 59.67%	2,590,400
Most Recent Note for CHS - 8/29/2012 12:00:52 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and inching higher since prior mid-day report appearances following an 8/22/12 gap up for new 52-week and multi-year highs. Prior volume-driven gains helped it recently rise from an orderly base pattern. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a drastic downturn FY '07-09 while earnings increases have been at or near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '12. On 3/8/2006 this company hailing from the Retail - Clothing Shoe industry group was dropped from the Featured Stocks list and it subsequently fell -95.6% before rebounding. Prior notes acknowledged its impressive rebound from its November 2008 low of $1.72. Chicos Fas Inc rose +155% in the 15 month period following its appearance long ago in the December 2003 issue of CANSLIM.net News.
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CLMT - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Refining &; Marketing Calumet Spclty Pdt Ptnrs	$28.34	-0.45 -1.56%	$29.00	$29.00	-2.28%	234,363 68.27%	343,300
Most Recent Note for CLMT - 8/29/2012 12:02:22 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improved sales and earnings, but its erratic annual earnings history (bad A criteria) is a concern."
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CSGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S G Systems Inc	$21.62	+0.05 0.23%	$21.71	$21.71	-0.42%	171,168 71.11%	240,700
Most Recent Note for CSGS - 8/29/2012 12:04:09 PM Held its ground and continued rising for new 52-week highs since gapping up on 8/08/12 when the mid-day report noted - "It faces additional overhead supply. Earnings history (C and A criteria) for this Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CYBX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Cyberonics Inc	$48.35	+1.99 4.28%	$48.48	$49.89	-3.10%	588,172 253.85%	231,700
Most Recent Note for CYBX - 8/29/2012 12:07:54 PM Gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session, today on track for a 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume and trading near its new 52-week high. Reported earnings +36% on +15% sales revenues for the Jul '12 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating following volume-driven gains into new high territory after noted in the 6/18/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +46% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking 3 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% guideline (meeting C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a dip in FY '11 earnings that leaves fundamental concerns with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DEI - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Douglas Emmett Inc	$23.77	-0.13 -0.54%	$23.95	$24.49	-2.94%	641,348 64.34%	996,800
Most Recent Note for DEI - 8/29/2012 12:09:58 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range within close range of its 52-week high, building an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$102.87	+1.79 1.77%	$103.06	$106.94	-3.81%	478,690 59.27%	807,700
Most Recent Note for EW - 8/29/2012 12:11:55 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line today with its 3rd consecutive gain, trading in an orderly fashion only -4% off its 52-week and all-time highs. The 7/25/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +37% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases in the prior 4 quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 were well below the +25% minimum guideline. It survived after a deep correction below its 200 DMA line, but it failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/22/11."
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FRAN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Francesca's Hldgs Corp	$35.75	+1.32 3.83%	$35.94	$36.11	-1.00%	380,684 58.87%	646,700
Most Recent Note for FRAN - 8/29/2012 12:15:35 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted when hitting a new 52-week high as volume-driven gains helped it rally from a bullish reverse-head-and-shoulders base pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It has earned high-ranks and has a strong annual earnings (A criteria)history. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm showed strong earnings increases in the Jan and Apr '12 quarterly comparisons following 2 prior quarters with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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GCO - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Genesco Inc	$71.81	+0.64 0.90%	$74.93	$78.97	-9.07%	747,998 242.62%	308,300
Most Recent Note for GCO - 8/29/2012 12:21:25 PM Off earlier highs today following 3 consecutive gains approaching its 52-week high. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line in recent months and reported earnings +127% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong increases in earnings but decelerating sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$7.48	+0.02 0.27%	$7.51	$7.82	-4.35%	224,767 84.18%	267,000
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 8/29/2012 12:24:13 PM The 8/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines for this low-priced stock."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$683.78	+6.53 0.96%	$684.80	$684.80	-0.15%	1,553,256 71.02%	2,187,100
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 8/29/2012 12:25:13 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. The 8/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline in 2 of the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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HRS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Harris Corp	$47.51	+0.23 0.49%	$47.56	$47.56	-0.11%	767,266 109.45%	701,000
Most Recent Note for HRS - 8/29/2012 12:29:44 PM Inching up for another new 52-week high today, yet it faces some additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $53 level. The 8/28/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history are below are fact-based investment system's guidelines. To satisfy the C criteria, current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in the most ideal cases accelerating impressively in the most recent 3-4 quarterly comparisons."
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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$19.29	+0.11 0.57%	$19.32	$20.30	-4.98%	229,841 81.68%	281,400
Most Recent Note for INXN - 8/29/2012 12:30:03 PM Holding its ground just -5.1% off its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C & A criteria) history for this Netherlands-based Internet - Network Solutions firm has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$49.87	-0.75 -1.48%	$50.71	$51.00	-2.22%	88,263 81.80%	107,900
Most Recent Note for MANH - 8/29/2012 12:31:42 PM Recently rebounded to trade near its 52-week high after a slump below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons had shown better sales and earnings increases, however the 6/07/12 mid-day report noted - "A dip in its FY '09 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a solid match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MOV - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods, Other Movado Group Inc	$34.65	-0.71 -2.01%	$34.75	$36.12	-4.07%	306,111 128.51%	238,200
Most Recent Note for MOV - 8/29/2012 12:33:23 PM Holding its ground today following a big "breakaway gap" on the prior session for another new 52-week high, and 2 prior mid-day report appearances with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on +4% sales revenues for the Jul '12 quarter. Sales revenues growth decelerated as increases slowed from +21%, +15%, to +4% over the Jan, Apr, Jul '12 quarters, respectively. The 8/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks before rebounding impressively. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in recent quarterly comparisons, however a previously noted loss in FY '10 is a flaw in the annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$42.22	-0.13 -0.31%	$42.88	$44.75	-5.65%	140,194 64.72%	216,600
Most Recent Note for MSG - 8/29/2012 12:35:04 PM Holding its ground today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 8/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SSYS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Stratasys Ltd	$68.75	+2.82 4.28%	$69.11	$73.32	-6.23%	368,041 80.10%	459,500
Most Recent Note for SSYS - 8/29/2012 12:46:03 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. The 8/22/12 mid-day report noted- "Recently rebounded from below its 50 DMA line and on 7/18/12 it technically broke out. Reported earnings +39% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. 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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STSA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Sterling Financial Corp	$21.00	+0.06 0.26%	$21.06	$21.94	-4.31%	113,792 64.69%	175,900
Most Recent Note for STSA - 8/29/2012 12:46:26 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range since it proposed a Secondary Offering on 8/14/12. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SXL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Sunoco Logistics Ptnr Lp	$46.61	+1.94 4.34%	$46.69	$46.72	-0.24%	173,411 103.71%	167,200
Most Recent Note for SXL - 8/29/2012 12:48:10 PM This MLP is hitting another new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its 3rd consecutive gain after stubbornly holding its ground in a tight range. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +60% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its shares split 3:1 on 12/05/11. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TFM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores The Fresh Market Inc	$61.42	-0.27 -0.44%	$65.69	$65.69	-6.50%	1,967,641 292.24%	673,300
Most Recent Note for TFM - 8/29/2012 12:51:35 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high then abruptly reversed into the red. A downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Reported earnings +27% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in its FY '11 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria, making it not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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TLLP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Tesoro Logistics Lp	$43.00	+0.86 2.04%	$43.44	$43.98	-2.23%	58,595 85.29%	68,700
Most Recent Note for TLLP - 8/29/2012 12:53:10 PM This MLP has held its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high for the past 2 weeks. It found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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