Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2013
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Time of Screening : 10/3/2013 12:09:57 PM Report Released : 10/3/2013 1:09:07 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$19.03	-0.19 -0.99%	$19.93	474,762 99.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 477,100	$19.60 -2.91%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31 MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2013 12:20:16 PM G - Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its prior base and rallying beyond its "max buy" level to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $18 area define define initial support on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/2/2013. Click here.
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SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$50.45	-1.27 -2.46%	$53.64	1,383,985 126.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,093,900	$53.77 -6.17%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2013 12:45:51 PM G - Reversed into the red after early gains today challenged its 52-week high. It has not formed a new base of sufficient length. The 50 DMA line and prior highs coincide in the $42 area defining important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/1/2013. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$111.40	+1.60 1.46%	$113.79	1,299,493 112.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,150,400	$109.84 1.42%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50 MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2013 12:58:09 PM Y- Today's 3rd consecutive gain with ever-increasing and above average volume has it rallying further above the pivot point and trading slightly above its "max buy" level. Gains above the pivot point with volume at least +40% above average are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Recent insider buying while trading near its highs has been noted as an encouraging sign. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2013. Click here.
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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$38.63	+0.88 2.33%	$39.44	1,761,148 75.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,345,800	$38.10 1.39%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79 MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2013 1:06:46 PM G - Hit another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $34 area and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/18/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CREE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cree Inc	$70.69	+2.10 3.06%	$72.80	$76.00	-6.99%	3,030,944 116.88%	2,593,100
Most Recent Note for CREE - 10/3/2013 12:21:19 PM Holding its ground and rallying further following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 10/01/13 rebounding above its 50 DMA line. The 10/01/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +52% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, a third consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '11 and '12, not meeting the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$36.88	-0.51 -1.36%	$37.21	$39.56	-6.77%	27,457 68.99%	39,800
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 10/3/2013 12:23:20 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs, it wedged higher with gains lacking great volume in the past week. Formed a sound base while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 9/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Shares split 2:1 effective 6/27/13. Reported stronger earnings and sales revenues increases in the Mar and Jun '13 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines."
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CRZO - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc	$40.30	+1.37 3.51%	$40.35	$39.39	2.30%	552,193 70.92%	778,600
Most Recent Note for CRZO - 10/3/2013 12:25:39 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, gradually approaching the $44 area where it topped out in 2011. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '13 showed greater than +25%* increases (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a fundamental flaw."*
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CTRP - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Ctrip.com Intl Ltd Adr	$57.59	-2.33 -3.89%	$60.46	$61.09	-5.73%	1,548,521 63.93%	2,422,200
Most Recent Note for CTRP - 10/3/2013 12:27:27 PM Perched at its 52-week high, pulling back today after a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Holding its ground stubbornly and making steady progress following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 8/01/13. Bullish action has continued since noted with caution in the 8/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +50% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain (bad C and A criteria). It survived and rebounded from a very deep consolidation but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/01/10."
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CWCO - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Consolidated Water Co	$14.25	-0.50 -3.40%	$14.86	$15.12	-5.77%	77,793 95.80%	81,200
Most Recent Note for CWCO - 10/3/2013 12:29:01 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with slightly above average volume behind its 3rd consecutive loss. It is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Water Utility firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$25.07	+0.20 0.80%	$25.17	$24.88	0.76%	76,324 82.51%	92,500
Most Recent Note for CYD - 10/3/2013 12:32:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high stubbornly holding its ground following volume-driven gains when noted in the 9/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Jun '13 quarter. Consolidating above prior highs after its recent rally from a cup-with-handle base formed since noted in the 1/11/13 mid-day report with caution. This Singapore-based maker of diesel engines for trucks and busses in China has an erratic earnings history. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$68.32	-1.31 -1.88%	$69.41	$69.92	-2.29%	913,563 170.79%	534,900
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 10/3/2013 12:33:43 PM Pulling back with a small gap down today, retreating from new 52-week highs hit this week. Found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +21% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system. "
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$67.53	+0.13 0.19%	$68.30	$71.66	-5.76%	494,387 58.39%	846,700
Most Recent Note for HAR - 10/3/2013 12:36:25 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line while building on an orderly base. Reported better earnings increases in Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 8/13/13 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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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$68.81	-4.28 -5.86%	$71.98	$74.94	-8.18%	3,009,844 83.06%	3,623,700
Most Recent Note for HLF - 10/3/2013 12:39:13 PM Gapped down today retreating from a new 52-week high touched on the prior session and slumping toward support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 9/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 4 quarters with results just slightly below that threshold. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, survived and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/12."
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ININ - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Interactive Intelligence	$63.29	-1.67 -2.57%	$65.85	$66.94	-5.45%	73,443 102.57%	71,600
Most Recent Note for ININ - 10/3/2013 12:41:18 PM Forming an orderly base above support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted with caution in the 8/08/13 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Recent quarterly comparisons for Mar and Jun '13 showed +39% sales revenues, accelerating from smaller percentages, with much stronger earnings."
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$73.75	+0.25 0.34%	$74.46	$76.22	-3.24%	43,655 85.77%	50,900
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 10/3/2013 12:42:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Recently rallied above its 2011 high for new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11."
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$61.03	-0.31 -0.51%	$61.54	$62.26	-1.98%	97,166 70.51%	137,800
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 10/3/2013 12:44:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +44% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line while making a gradual ascent since noted in the 4/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals have deteriorated with sub par earnings in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters reported since weak action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$12.68	+0.38 3.09%	$12.91	$12.37	2.51%	108,653 174.96%	62,100
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 10/3/2013 12:44:41 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground well above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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SN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Sanchez Energy Corp	$26.89	-0.09 -0.34%	$27.52	$27.60	-2.58%	460,178 62.22%	739,600
Most Recent Note for SN - 10/3/2013 12:47:33 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground while encountering recent distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Extended from prior highs in the $24.50 area, it completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/13 and then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history shows losses in the years prior to its IPO in Dec '11."
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TRAK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software DealerTrack Technologies	$40.02	-2.56 -6.01%	$41.80	$43.52	-8.04%	198,022 105.39%	187,900
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 10/3/2013 12:49:48 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss, abruptly retreating from new 52-week highs hit this week. Prior lows near $38 define important near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +19% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. The 7/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Downward turn in its FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/4/2007."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$34.18	-2.08 -5.74%	$36.11	$36.71	-6.89%	46,131 63.80%	72,300
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 10/3/2013 12:51:37 PM Pulling back today from 52-week and multi-year highs hit with a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 8/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +15%* on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."*
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$192.91	+0.72 0.37%	$194.73	$194.29	-0.71%	29,735 76.05%	39,100
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 10/3/2013 12:52:14 PM Touched another new 52-week high today. Volume-driven gains helped it rally above previously stubborn resistance in the $182 area and it found support above prior highs while consolidating since noted in the 9/17/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Prior quarterly sales and earnings increases were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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UTHR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other United Therapeutics Corp	$84.18	+0.51 0.61%	$85.14	$83.74	0.53%	258,764 61.16%	423,100
Most Recent Note for UTHR - 10/3/2013 12:54:21 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. The 10/01/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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WAG - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Walgreen Company	$56.33	-0.20 -0.36%	$57.41	$56.84	-0.90%	2,919,823 57.81%	5,050,300
Most Recent Note for WAG - 10/3/2013 1:00:57 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after volume-driven gains. Recently rallied to new highs after a consolidation above and below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and its annual earnings history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WLL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Whiting Petroleum Corp	$61.92	+0.37 0.60%	$63.08	$62.22	-0.48%	1,085,518 68.86%	1,576,300
Most Recent Note for WLL - 10/3/2013 1:03:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. While tallying a 9th consecutive gain and getting very extended from any sound base the 9/27/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$33.52	-0.62 -1.80%	$34.36	$34.70	-3.39%	9,883,963 63.94%	15,457,100
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 10/3/2013 1:04:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Added to its spurt of volume-driven gains and held its ground stubbornly since repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Clearing the previously noted base-on-base pattern with gains this week, rallying while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on -7% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +41% on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line.'"
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$50.00	-0.47 -0.93%	$51.50	$51.38	-2.69%	916,226 64.27%	1,425,500
Most Recent Note for YY - 10/3/2013 1:08:34 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. It is extended from any sound base pattern. It has earned good ranks, however, prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported great earnings and sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 satisfying the C criteria. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $11 IPO on 11/21/12."
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