Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, September 21st, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2012
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Time of Screening : 9/21/2012 11:54:27 AM Report Released : 9/21/2012 1:04:06 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$14.48	+0.14 0.98%	$14.65	65,128 103.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 63,200	$14.65 -1.16%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 9/21/2012 12:17:00 PM G - Today's small gap up gain helped it touch another new 52-week high, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks near the $13 level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/21/2012. Click here.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$36.44	+0.49 1.36%	$36.50	16,864,847 134.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 12,531,400	$36.50 -0.16%	6/11/2012	$29.94	PP = $30.98 MB = $32.53
Most Recent Note - 9/21/2012 12:19:02 PM G - Today's 3rd consecutive gain with above average volume has it hitting new 52-week highs, rising from an orderly flat base. No new pivot point was cited because of fundamental concerns raised by sub par sales and earnings growth in the Jun '12 quarter. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/15/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office American Assets Trust	$26.95	-0.01 -0.04%	$27.15	$28.16	-4.30%	183,919 112.63%	163,300
Most Recent Note for AAT - 9/21/2012 11:57:35 AM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line this week. The 9/14/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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AMGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Amgen Inc	$82.64	+0.34 0.41%	$82.79	$85.28	-3.10%	5,202,743 119.31%	4,360,600
Most Recent Note for AMGN - 9/21/2012 11:56:23 AM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. Last noted in the 7/27/12 mid-day report - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. The Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings acceleration, however it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$19.97	+0.47 2.41%	$20.30	$20.85	-4.22%	207,834 159.02%	130,700
Most Recent Note for APOG - 9/21/2012 11:59:18 AM Perched near its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings of 17 cents per share versus a 1 cent loss with a +6% increase in sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It may be an interesting turnaround story, but a loss for FY '11 is a flaw with respect to the A criteria which calls for a strong 3-5* year span of solid earnings growth."*
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ARTNA - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Artesian Res Corp	$22.92	+0.32 1.42%	$23.15	$23.15	-0.99%	28,089 133.12%	21,100
Most Recent Note for ARTNA - 9/21/2012 12:00:21 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Utility - Water Supply firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ASNA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ascena Retail Group Inc	$21.97	+0.80 3.78%	$21.97	$22.62	-2.87%	1,531,945 101.57%	1,508,300
Most Recent Note for ASNA - 9/21/2012 12:01:38 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high today after encountering distributional pressure this week. Rebounded after slumping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 5/07/12 mid-day report. Reported earnings +29% on +29% sales revenues for the Jul '12 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons have not been a good match with the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$26.14	+0.18 0.69%	$26.24	$26.66	-1.95%	71,037 109.46%	64,900
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 9/21/2012 12:02:52 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week and all-time highs following a recent streak of 11 consecutive gains. It is extended from any sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/07/11. There are 8.8 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float now. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$13.04	+0.57 4.57%	$13.18	$13.44	-2.98%	271,325 106.11%	255,700
Most Recent Note for CBM - 9/21/2012 12:06:10 PM Poised for a best close of the year with a volume-driven gain near its 52-week high today. This Medical - Products firm's sales revenues and earnings improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters. Prior quarterly and 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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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$66.54	+0.80 1.22%	$66.76	$69.30	-3.98%	186,148 114.48%	162,600
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 9/21/2012 12:07:18 PM Perched near its new 52-week high hit this week. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +46% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking 2 consecutive quarters above the +25% minimum earning increase guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par with respect to the C criteria. Made steady progress and found support near its 50 DMA line in recent months. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 11/22/10 mid-day report - "Rallying above a multi-month downward trendline after finding support at its 200 DMA line in August. Earnings and sales revenues growth has been sluggish in recent quarterly comparisons and it has a slow but steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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CEB - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Corporate Executive Brd	$53.02	+1.41 2.73%	$53.20	$53.20	-0.34%	257,624 142.57%	180,700
Most Recent Note for CEB - 9/21/2012 12:13:50 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high, getting extended from any sound base. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria) however its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$11.96	+0.03 0.25%	$12.08	$12.15	-1.56%	34,746 107.24%	32,400
Most Recent Note for CFI - 9/21/2012 12:15:44 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following a recent streak of 13 consecutive gains. Fundamentals remain a concern today. Noted in the 2/23/10 mid-day report - "Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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CRAY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems Cray Inc	$13.36	+0.18 1.37%	$13.49	$13.49	-0.96%	257,138 105.04%	244,800
Most Recent Note for CRAY - 9/21/2012 12:21:20 PM Up again today after technically breaking out on the prior session with a volume-driven gain to new 52-week highs. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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CSFL - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Centerstate Banks Inc	$8.95	+0.03 0.34%	$9.22	$9.22	-2.93%	68,631 151.84%	45,200
Most Recent Note for CSFL - 9/21/2012 12:22:37 PM Up today with a volume-driven gain to a new 52-week high. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$29.96	-0.02 -0.07%	$30.20	$30.55	-1.93%	90,867 114.59%	79,300
Most Recent Note for DW - 9/21/2012 12:24:02 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks while hovering in a tight trading range near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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ESRX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Express Scripts Hldg Co	$63.09	+0.69 1.11%	$63.23	$64.33	-1.93%	5,270,425 113.48%	4,644,300
Most Recent Note for ESRX - 9/21/2012 12:25:34 PM Perched within close striking range of 52-week and all-time highs recently hit. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its total shares outstanding of 484.8 million makes it an unlikely sprinter. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria) and no overhead supply to act as resistance. Quarterly earnings and sales revenues comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25% or greater increases versus the year ago periods, leaving fundamental concerns."
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$22.00	+0.19 0.87%	$22.40	$22.40	-1.79%	713,097 135.75%	525,300
Most Recent Note for FAF - 9/21/2012 12:27:21 PM Steadily inching into new 52-week high territory with a 10th consecutive small gain today. Held its ground and continued to rise since last noted in the 8/09/12 mid-day report - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved greatly in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$7.01	+0.12 1.74%	$7.03	$7.10	-1.27%	101,875 107.24%	95,000
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 9/21/2012 12:29:33 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating since July when it was noted in 2 mid-day reports - "It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 8/26/09 mid-day report -'Recent quarters showed big earnings improvements over the year ago period. However, sales revenues increases have been erratic, below guidelines, and rather minuscule (at $5-7 million or so per quarter).'"
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$122.61	+2.53 2.11%	$123.79	$123.79	-0.95%	681,727 131.23%	519,500
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 9/21/2012 12:30:51 PM Hitting a new all-time high today with a volume-driven gain. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +3% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively and reached new 52-week and all-time highs again since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12."
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$34.25	+0.15 0.44%	$34.72	$34.80	-1.58%	85,642 139.94%	61,200
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 9/21/2012 12:31:55 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Held its ground and rallied further since noted in the 7/23/12 mid-day report - Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Technically, it pulled back near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern."
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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$22.10	+0.66 3.08%	$22.44	$22.44	-1.52%	744,191 186.28%	399,500
Most Recent Note for INXN - 9/21/2012 12:32:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$55.21	+2.72 5.18%	$56.63	$56.70	-2.63%	5,334,896 171.47%	3,111,300
Most Recent Note for KORS - 9/21/2012 12:35:29 PM This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong gapped up today. It is perched near its 52-week high and has been recently consolidating above prior resistance in the $50 area, however it has not formed a sound base pattern. A Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Reported earnings +162% on +71% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20.
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.50	+0.10 0.88%	$11.53	$11.53	-0.26%	212,483 173.88%	122,200
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 9/21/2012 12:36:55 PM Steadily inching to new 52-week highs and on track today for an 11th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support above its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. Showed strong earnings increases in the Nov '11, Feb and May '12 quarters above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. This low-priced stock is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 9/28/07 mid-day report - 'Technically broke out this week with gains on volume but it has a questionable sales and earnings history.'"
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MTX - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Minerals Technologies	$72.85	+0.02 0.03%	$74.00	$75.60	-3.64%	220,014 228.23%	96,400
Most Recent Note for MTX - 9/21/2012 12:38:42 PM Encountering some distributional pressure today near its 52-week high. Recently rallied from an orderly base with volume-driven gains, however its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SHEN - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Shenandoah Telecommctns	$18.01	+0.40 2.27%	$18.08	$18.15	-0.77%	64,829 112.75%	57,500
Most Recent Note for SHEN - 9/21/2012 12:45:47 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. The 9/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters but prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings history (the A criteria) has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line."
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$9.98	+0.01 0.10%	$10.07	$10.50	-4.95%	71,621 142.96%	50,100
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 9/21/2012 12:52:02 PM Perched within striking distance of stubborn multi-year resistance in the $10-11 area. Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving after an abrupt downturn and loss in FY '08. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system.
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TOWN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Townebank	$15.57	+0.14 0.91%	$15.63	$15.90	-2.08%	60,643 127.13%	47,700
Most Recent Note for TOWN - 9/21/2012 12:52:50 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and recent quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth showing no great growth in demand for its products and services."
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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$24.77	+0.43 1.77%	$24.85	$25.50	-2.86%	183,306 108.92%	168,300
Most Recent Note for TRS - 9/21/2012 12:57:03 PM Small gap up today has it on track for a 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume while approaching its 52-week high. It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Quarterly earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria.
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UFCS - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance United Fire Group Inc	$25.09	+0.52 2.12%	$25.14	$25.40	-1.22%	106,094 189.79%	55,900
Most Recent Note for UFCS - 9/21/2012 12:58:41 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system.
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USPH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services U S Physical Therapy	$27.38	+0.60 2.24%	$28.40	$28.40	-3.59%	51,653 105.85%	48,800
Most Recent Note for USPH - 9/21/2012 1:00:00 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Fundamentals remain a concern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings growth history is not a good match for the investment system's winning models."
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$39.47	+2.25 6.05%	$39.59	$39.95	-1.20%	345,576 157.80%	219,000
Most Recent Note for WAC - 9/21/2012 1:02:03 PM Trading up again today with another considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. Extended from any sound base after its spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a 13 month base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This REIT which invests in sub-prime, non-conforming and other credit-sensitive residential loans had a drastic downturn in annual earnings in prior years and its erratic earnings history raises fundamental concerns. However, it has earned stellar ranks and its recent quarterly comparisons showed huge sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods."
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$10.28	+0.17 1.68%	$10.30	$10.35	-0.68%	299,051 103.41%	289,200
Most Recent Note for WAL - 9/21/2012 1:03:50 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently and a small gap up today helped it hit a new 52-week high while on track for a 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +220% on +2% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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