Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 27th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2011
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Time of Screening : 10/27/2011 11:45:00 AM Report Released : 10/27/2011 3:13:06 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 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$64.82	-1.65 -2.48%	$66.83	3,630,335 95.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,802,400	$68.25 -5.03%	9/16/2011	$61.21	PP = $62.59 MB = $65.72
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 12:00:01 PM G - Reported earnings +36% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Encountering some distributional pressure today, slumping below its "max buy" level amid an otherwise strong broad-based rally. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/14/2011. Click here.
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GNC - NYSE G N C Holdings Inc	$24.93	+0.18 0.73%	$25.20	1,252,134 118.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,055,900	$26.48 -5.85%	10/26/2011	$24.60	PP = $24.80 MB = $26.04
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 12:24:46 PM Y - Still perched near its 52-week high after volume-driven gains helped it rally from a "double bottom" base pattern. Following the close on 10/25/11 it priced a Secondary Offering. Color code was changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 9/01/11 high. The 10/24/11 gain with more than 4 times average volume triggered a technical buy signal. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Strong quarterly and annual earnings history satisfies the C and A criteria. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/26/2011. Click here.
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HMSY - NASDAQ H M S Holdings Corp	$26.44	+0.18 0.69%	$27.52	315,435 61.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 517,100	$28.27 -6.47%	10/27/2011	$26.44	PP = $28.37 MB = $29.79
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 12:37:23 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Due to report earnings before the open tomorrow. No overhead supply remains after recently rebounding to within close striking distance of its 52-week high. It had slumped below its 200 DMA line and there was a 3:1 stock split (effective 8/17/11) since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/06/11. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/23/2011. Click here.
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SWI - NYSE Solarwinds Inc	$27.78	+3.74 15.56%	$28.19	1,770,259 185.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 956,900	$28.58 -2.80%	10/27/2011	$27.78	PP = $25.62 MB = $26.90
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 1:42:34 PM Y - Gapped up today after reporting earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on the 8/31/11 high, and today's "breakaway gap" helped it technically break out from a "double bottom" base formed since 7/21/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/29/2011. Click here.
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UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A	$84.96	+2.07 2.50%	$85.13	941,728 63.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,479,600	$85.95 -1.15%	10/25/2011	$82.43	PP = $80.80 MB = $84.84
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 2:00:56 PM G - Hitting new all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive gain, the 4th straight gain with above average volume. Color code is changed to green after getting extended from the reverse-head-and-shoulders base pattern recently highlighted in the 10/25/11 mid-day report. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/26/2011. Click here.
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V - NYSE Visa Inc Cl A	$92.54	+0.52 0.57%	$93.60	5,131,797 95.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 5,375,700	$94.75 -2.33%	10/24/2011	$94.21	PP = $94.85 MB = $99.59
Most Recent Note - 10/27/2011 2:03:49 PM Y - Reported earnings +34% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, beating earnings expectations while it missed on revenues. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph illustrating the latest base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/24/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGN - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Allergan Inc	$84.15	+0.41 0.49%	$85.85	$89.25	-5.71%	1,367,351 62.34%	2,193,500
Most Recent Note for AGN - 10/27/2011 11:47:20 AM Gapped down on the prior session, abruptly slumping below prior chart highs after reporting earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 10/21/11 mid-day report noted the pending earnings news as it wedged to new 52-week highs without great volume conviction, and added - "Prior quarterly comparisons have been below the +25%* guideline. Rebounded impressively after undercutting its 200 DMA line during its latest consolidation."*
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ATVI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software Activision Blizzard Inc	$13.39	-0.11 -0.81%	$13.65	$13.65	-1.90%	5,918,808 73.31%	8,073,700
Most Recent Note for ATVI - 10/27/2011 11:48:39 AM Perched near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground after solid volume-driven gains into new high territory. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Mar and Jun '11) show improving sales revenues and earnings increases, and it is due to report the September ended period's results on November 8th. Noted in the 10/20/11 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$114.99	-1.93 -1.65%	$118.70	$119.75	-3.97%	1,213,251 59.10%	2,053,000
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 10/27/2011 11:50:33 AM Holding its ground today following a gap up for a new 52-week high on the prior session after encouraging headlines including an analyst upgrade. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system, still. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in October 2007 mid-day reports after a huge gap up on news if had interested buyers including Carl Icahn."
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BPFH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Boston Pvt Finl Hldgs	$7.54	+0.43 6.05%	$7.69	$7.69	-1.95%	523,225 64.55%	810,600
Most Recent Note for BPFH - 10/27/2011 11:52:31 AM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$10.93	+0.63 6.12%	$11.04	$11.07	-1.26%	8,855,694 284.19%	3,116,100
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 10/27/2011 11:55:55 AM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons (Mar, Jun, Sep '11) show strong sales revenues increases and earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Losses in FY '08 and '09 are a flaw concerning its annual earnings history (A criteria).
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CMCSK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Comcast Corp Cla Special	$23.77	-0.57 -2.34%	$24.83	$25.40	-6.42%	2,934,097 57.69%	5,086,300
Most Recent Note for CMCSK - 10/27/2011 12:02:04 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high this week after slumping under its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong but its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the +25%* guideline."*
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$26.44	+1.47 5.89%	$26.72	$28.29	-6.54%	37,254 62.09%	60,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 10/27/2011 12:03:51 PM Gapped up today, quickly approaching its 52-week high. Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history has been strong in recent years, however the past 6 quarterly comparisons through July '11 showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline. This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$69.86	+0.78 1.13%	$71.37	$72.86	-4.12%	227,528 68.16%	333,800
Most Recent Note for CPA - 10/27/2011 12:05:23 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, however its choppy consolidation is not considered to be a sound base pattern. The rebound above its 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve. It promptly repaired a recent violation of its 200 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11.
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CZNC - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Citizens & Northern Corp	$17.27	+0.27 1.56%	$17.35	$17.66	-2.24%	16,265 65.06%	25,000
Most Recent Note for CZNC - 10/27/2011 12:08:13 PM Unimpressive annual earnings (A criteria) history and lack of sales revenues growth are fundamental concerns. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high.
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EFSC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Enterprise Finl Services	$15.46	-0.24 -1.53%	$15.99	$15.99	-3.31%	46,587 102.16%	45,600
Most Recent Note for EFSC - 10/27/2011 12:09:36 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high after recently wedging higher without great volume conviction behind its gains. Completed a Public Offering on 5/18/11 and built a long flat based since noted in the 5/31/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters show improvement versus year ago losses. Its earnings history has been erratic and below the investment system's guidelines."
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EGAN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & Sytems Software Egain Corporation	$8.20	+0.35 4.46%	$8.35	$8.35	-1.80%	39,373 62.20%	63,300
Most Recent Note for EGAN - 10/27/2011 12:10:45 PM Hit another new high today. The 2 prior mid-day reports noted - "Extended from any sound base now after rallying from lows near $1 in January, steadily finding support near its 50 DMA line during its ascent. The Mar and Jun '11 quarterly comparisons showed improving sales revenues and earnings versus losses in the year-ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$14.13	+0.07 0.50%	$14.45	$14.48	-2.42%	391,310 140.96%	277,600
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 10/27/2011 12:12:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. It went through a consolidation below its 200 DMA line since hitting its prior high when noted in the 5/28/11 mid-day report - "Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs today, extended from any sound base pattern. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarters showed much better earnings increases with lackluster sales revenues increases versus the year earlier. It found great support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating after the 1/26/11 mid-day report noted - '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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EPD - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Enterprise Products Ptnr	$45.16	+0.41 0.92%	$45.54	$45.54	-0.83%	850,297 61.31%	1,386,800
Most Recent Note for EPD - 10/27/2011 12:14:47 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after 7 consecutive small gains while inching above previously stubborn resistance in the $43-44 area. Due to report earnings on Wednesday, November 2nd. Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings improvement, but as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Annual and quarterly earnings history are below guidelines for this MLP, like several others in the Oil and Gas - Transportation/Pipeline industry group noted in recent mid-day reports."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$22.59	+0.85 3.91%	$22.62	$22.65	-0.26%	577,166 62.89%	917,700
Most Recent Note for EXR - 10/27/2011 12:20:26 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, rising from a "double bottom" base pattern. Reporting earnings after the close today. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but recent quarterly comparisons have shown improving sales revenues and earnings increases. Last noted in the 5/03/11 mid-day report - "Its earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates."
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FIO - NYSE - cTechnical & System Software Fusion-Io Inc	$34.88	+1.16 3.44%	$35.30	$36.98	-5.68%	591,168 92.60%	638,400
Most Recent Note for FIO - 10/27/2011 12:23:40 PM Limited earnings track record, and there has been erratic price action since its $19 IPO on 6/19/11. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but its deep "V" shaped consolidation is not a sound base pattern.
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HITK - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Hi Tech Pharmacal	$34.49	+1.24 3.73%	$35.44	$35.44	-2.68%	162,747 88.45%	184,000
Most Recent Note for HITK - 10/27/2011 12:27:52 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after an orderly 5-week consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 9/26/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases (good C criteria). Losses in FY '07 & '08 are a flaw concerning the investment system's A criteria, and consensus estimates calling for earnings -8% in FY '12 and -9% in FY '13 are additional cause for concern."
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$23.89	+0.20 0.84%	$24.49	$25.00	-4.44%	85,611 77.27%	110,800
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 10/27/2011 12:42:03 PM Approaching its 52-week high after a 15-week cup shaped consolidation that included a slump below its 200 DMA line. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern yet its earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '11. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady.
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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$14.62	+0.29 2.02%	$15.43	$15.50	-5.68%	60,806 58.13%	104,600
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 10/27/2011 12:47:02 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today after encountering some distributional pressure since the previously noted 10/21/11 gap up from a cup-with-handle type base. Earnings improved by more than +25% in recent quarterly comparisons (Mar, Jun, Sep '11) satisfying the C criteria, but 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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KED - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Kayne Anderson Engy Dvlp	$20.91	+0.16 0.77%	$20.91	$21.42	-2.38%	71,794 176.83%	40,600
Most Recent Note for KED - 10/27/2011 12:47:53 PM The 10/25/11 mid-day report noted - "Erratic earnings history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings improved in recent comparisons, yet they remain minuscule. It has been building an orderly base for the past few months with support being found near its 200 DMA line."
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KEX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Kirby Corp	$64.20	+5.25 8.90%	$64.77	$65.20	-1.53%	461,426 109.45%	421,600
Most Recent Note for KEX - 10/27/2011 12:52:42 PM Considerable "breakaway gap" today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +65% on +100% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, its second consecutive strong quarterly report. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/12/2008. Traded up as much as +21.5% after first featured at $50.74 in the 3/18/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here).
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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$64.13	+2.48 4.02%	$65.76	$65.76	-2.48%	859,646 64.83%	1,325,900
Most Recent Note for KSU - 10/27/2011 12:57:08 PM Gapped up and hit new 52-week and all-time highs today after a 13-week cup shaped base without a handle. Reported earnings +32% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Strong quarterly earnings (C criteria) increases have been backed by accelerating sales revenues increases. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a drastic downturn in FY '09.
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LKFN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Lakeland Financial Corp	$24.09	+0.70 2.99%	$24.09	$24.50	-1.67%	49,409 73.97%	66,800
Most Recent Note for LKFN - 10/27/2011 1:00:09 PM Hit a new 52-week high today after a 15-week cup shaped based without a handle. Sales revenues have shown no growth in recent quarterly comparisons and its prior earnings history has not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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LTM - NYSE - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Life Time Fitness Inc	$43.89	+1.54 3.64%	$44.62	$44.62	-1.64%	290,116 63.16%	459,300
Most Recent Note for LTM - 10/27/2011 1:06:27 PM Hit a new 52-week high today, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings and sales increases remain below the guidelines of the investment system.
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$41.14	+0.19 0.46%	$41.98	$42.69	-3.63%	102,855 70.26%	146,400
Most Recent Note for MANH - 10/27/2011 1:08:42 PM Rallying to another new 52-week high today, adding to big gains on heavy volume that helped it break out from a previously noted 13-week base. It rallied clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have been up and down, not showing strong and steady growth matching the fact-based system's guidelines.
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$75.59	+5.39 7.68%	$76.00	$76.00	-0.54%	1,165,139 77.90%	1,495,600
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 10/27/2011 1:12:07 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +28% on +8% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases had decelerated to below the +25% range in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters and sales revenues have been in the +5-13% range in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Several auto-parts firms are showing concurrent leadership, which is a common theme whenever economic conditions pressure more consumers into repairing their clunkers rather than buying new cars they cannot afford. Its annual earnings history has been sluggish (A criteria).
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PCP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Precision Castparts Corp	$171.89	-0.74 -0.43%	$178.98	$178.98	-3.96%	859,325 72.02%	1,193,200
Most Recent Note for PCP - 10/27/2011 1:13:44 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. 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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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$65.19	+3.19 5.15%	$65.61	$65.61	-0.64%	676,001 67.91%	995,400
Most Recent Note for PII - 10/27/2011 1:18:24 PM Gapped up today for a new all-time high, rising clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Last week it reported earnings +38% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Sales and earnings increases improved in recent quarterly comparisons (good C criteria) , but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$15.80	+0.59 3.88%	$16.00	$16.50	-4.24%	105,503 79.21%	133,200
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 10/27/2011 1:24:00 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, rising from what may be considered a high handle. Held its ground above prior highs during its consolidation since gapping up on 10/13/11 after a 13-week cup shaped based base. Limited earnings history and trading history since its 5/26/11 IPO at $12 is a concern.
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SURG - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Synergetics Usa Inc	$6.75	+0.01 0.15%	$6.90	$6.91	-2.32%	95,921 66.15%	145,000
Most Recent Note for SURG - 10/27/2011 1:36:51 PM Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for its 6th consecutive small gain. Technically, it broke out from a long flat base with a volume-driven gain on 10/11/11. It has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Quarterly comparisons included earnings increases above the +25% guideline meeting the C criteria, yet sales revenues growth had been unimpressive until its +21% increase in the quarter ended July 31, 2011. Low-priced stocks are riskier candidates which the fact-based system discourages.
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TDC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical &; System Software Teradata Corp	$59.08	+2.57 4.55%	$61.32	$62.71	-5.79%	1,383,700 63.61%	2,175,400
Most Recent Note for TDC - 10/27/2011 1:52:23 PM Gapped up today, rising above a recent chart high and rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The Mar and Jun '11 quarterly comparisons showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases. Due to report earnings before the open on November 3rd. It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$32.14	+3.79 13.37%	$32.14	$32.80	-2.01%	304,441 118.69%	256,500
Most Recent Note for TYL - 10/27/2011 1:55:46 PM Considerable gain today, spiking to a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines, while this previously featured Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness.
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UL - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever Plc	$33.94	+0.27 0.80%	$34.09	$34.55	-1.77%	1,135,315 67.55%	1,680,700
Most Recent Note for UL - 10/27/2011 2:02:01 PM Recently wedging up near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual and quarterly earnings history have been below guidelines."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$69.04	+3.09 4.69%	$69.21	$72.43	-4.68%	149,321 63.98%	233,400
Most Recent Note for WAB - 10/27/2011 2:05:06 PM It has quickly rebounded to within -3.6% of its 52-week and all-time highs after a deep consolidation below its 50 and 200 DMA lines since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, yet the 3 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (Mar, Jun, Sep '11) satisfied the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08.
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WPC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen W P Carey Inc Reit	$41.05	+0.50 1.23%	$41.23	$42.72	-3.91%	38,423 75.34%	51,000
Most Recent Note for WPC - 10/27/2011 2:07:37 PM Showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters, and it is due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$67.01	+4.37 6.97%	$67.35	$70.13	-4.46%	115,126 64.17%	179,400
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 10/27/2011 2:10:56 PM Gapped up today after reporting earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Rebounding from below its 200 DMA line to within -4.6% of its 52-week high, little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Last noted in the 8/17/11 mid-day report - "Sales revenues increases in the +10-13%* range are a sign of mediocre growth in demand for its products or services."*
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