Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2013
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DOW 13323.24 219.1 (1.67%) | NASDAQ 3088.21 68.7 (2.28%) | S&P 500 1450.04 23.85 (1.67%)

Time of Screening : 1/2/2013 11:31:32 AM Report Released : 1/2/2013 12:24:14 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$38.84	+1.15 3.05%	$40.00	219,851 76.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 288,100	$41.15 -5.61%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2013 12:09:40 PM Y - Off earlier highs following a gap up today that had it trading near its pivot point and challenging previously stubborn resistance in the $40 area. While patient investors may still be watching for a technical buy signal, a violation of its recent low ($36.06 on 12/18/12) would raise more serious concerns and could trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/19/2012. Click here.
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WPI -	$84.17	-1.83 -2.13%	$86.83	2,388,341 299.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 797,000	$91.47 -7.98%	12/17/2012	$87.99	PP = $90.49 MB = $95.01
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2013 12:23:20 PM G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line today with another damaging volume-driven loss. Monday's loss triggered a technical sell signal, and its color code was changed to green. It stalled after the gain with +122% above average volume for a new 52-week high on 12/21/12 clinched a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/17/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$10.54	+0.49 4.88%	$10.58	$10.58	-0.38%	127,291 100.63%	126,500
Most Recent Note for ACET - 1/2/2013 11:32:59 AM Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high, rallying from an orderly base. Reported earnings +38% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported sales revenues -8% and yet it grew earnings +31% for the Jun '12 quarter. This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$21.49	+1.21 5.98%	$21.67	$21.67	-0.82%	357,263 126.78%	281,800
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 1/2/2013 11:35:52 AM Gapped up today clearing an orderly base and hitting a new 52-week high. Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$6.03	+0.29 5.05%	$6.14	$6.46	-6.66%	51,696 168.39%	30,700
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/2/2013 11:37:19 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Recently held its ground following a special dividend, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$15.71	+0.70 4.66%	$15.72	$15.72	-0.06%	37,943 102.00%	37,200
Most Recent Note for CFI - 1/2/2013 11:38:47 AM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Held its ground recently following a special dividend. During a recent spurt of gains with volume above average it was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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CSPI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S P Inc	$6.29	-0.09 -1.41%	$6.67	$6.67	-5.70%	55,519 272.15%	20,400
Most Recent Note for CSPI - 1/2/2013 11:41:38 AM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unlesss all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$12.46	+0.59 4.97%	$12.49	$12.49	-0.24%	78,290 186.85%	41,900
Most Recent Note for CSV - 1/2/2013 11:42:56 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$55.86	+2.51 4.70%	$59.89	$59.89	-6.73%	1,712,938 99.47%	1,722,100
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/2/2013 11:45:29 AM Gapped up for a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Sep '12 quarter marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08."
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$36.76	+1.42 4.01%	$37.19	$37.19	-1.16%	101,935 85.23%	119,600
Most Recent Note for DORM - 1/2/2013 11:45:53 AM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground recently following a special dividend. Prior mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress above prior resistance in the $30 area since last noted in the 10/09/12 mid-day report - 'No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/18/12. It has earned high ranks however its earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$108.87	-1.66 -1.50%	$109.53	$116.50	-6.55%	977,395 85.64%	1,141,300
Most Recent Note for DVA - 1/2/2013 11:47:20 AM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line today with a volume-driven loss, bucking a mostly positive market. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
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ELLI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Ellie Mae Inc	$29.57	+1.82 6.56%	$30.59	$30.53	-3.14%	806,250 128.73%	626,300
Most Recent Note for ELLI - 1/2/2013 11:51:56 AM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, technically breaking out of a sound cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep '12 quarter. Last noted in the 9/14/12 mid-day report - "It has rallied considerably since completing a Public Offering on 6/27/12. Showed great sales and earnings improvement in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 but its prior earnings results were erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HEES - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components H & E Equipment Svcs Inc	$15.86	+0.79 5.24%	$15.90	$21.00	-24.48%	236,583 95.90%	246,700
Most Recent Note for HEES - 1/2/2013 11:55:12 AM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) no not match favorably with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HMN - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Horace Mann Educators	$20.41	+0.45 2.25%	$20.52	$20.52	-0.54%	124,870 76.09%	164,100
Most Recent Note for HMN - 1/2/2013 11:57:13 AM Hitting a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its gain. Last noted in the 11/29/12 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$17.00	-0.05 -0.29%	$17.47	$17.55	-3.13%	75,728 108.34%	69,900
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/2/2013 11:59:14 AM Rebounded back above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain on the prior session, and challenged its 52-week high today before erasing early gains. Endured distributional pressure yet showed resilience since noted in the 12/14/12 mid-day report - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$22.88	+0.60 2.69%	$23.00	$23.07	-0.82%	263,574 99.16%	265,800
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 1/2/2013 12:01:49 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground recently following a special dividend. Reported earnings +17% on +7% for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Last noted in the 8/28/12 mid-day report - "Showed improved sales and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/5/208."
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$32.09	-0.04 -0.12%	$33.14	$33.14	-3.17%	102,540 97.38%	105,300
Most Recent Note for PJC - 1/2/2013 12:06:06 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $44* area."*
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$17.82	+0.32 1.83%	$17.82	$17.82	0.00%	86,299 181.68%	47,500
Most Recent Note for PROV - 1/2/2013 12:06:49 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Made gradual upward price progress and held its ground stubbornly since an 11/05/12 gap up to new high territory. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. 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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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$29.82	+0.13 0.44%	$30.88	$30.88	-3.43%	1,695,581 77.61%	2,184,800
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/2/2013 12:08:44 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after clearing a short "square box" type base pattern with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Found support near prior highs during its consolidation since technically breaking out on 12/03/12. Deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings growth rate in sequential quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 is cause for concern. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Faces additional overhead supply up through the $36 area. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks This Chinese Computer Software - Security firm's quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues increases have been strong."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$23.26	+0.14 0.61%	$23.68	$24.35	-4.48%	78,909 95.88%	82,300
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 1/2/2013 12:11:46 PM Held its ground following a recent streak of gains and it is perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +87% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. It made limited headway since hitting new 52-week highs following its appearance in the 7/30/12 mid-day report noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +243% on only +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 5/24/12 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$26.24	+1.24 4.96%	$26.99	$26.99	-2.78%	323,134 123.81%	261,000
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 1/2/2013 12:12:46 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, but it is extended from any sound base pattern. Increasing institutional ownership has been a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +27% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking 3 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after a sub par Dec '11 marred its strong earnings track record. It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up to its all-time high hit when noted cautiously in the 5/10/11 mid-day report - "This Chinese Real Estate Internet portal firm's IPO was on 9/17/10 and its shares split 4:1* on 2/18/11."*
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$46.95	+2.06 4.59%	$47.34	$48.13	-2.45%	856,687 91.30%	938,300
Most Recent Note for SODA - 1/2/2013 12:14:30 PM This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems gapped up today for a volume-driven gain to nearly challenge its 52-week high. The 12/26/12 mid-day report noted - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $79* area. It has earned high ranks based on its strong quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."*
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$29.89	+1.17 4.07%	$29.98	$30.63	-2.42%	924,890 78.74%	1,174,600
Most Recent Note for TTM - 1/2/2013 12:19:00 PM Gapped up today approaching its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns were raised by sub par earnings growth in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons. It went through a deep consolidation from its all-time high hit after last noted with caution in the 11/26/10 mid-day report - "Recent wider than usual intra-day price swings were noted as signs of uncertainty. No overhead supply exists. It rebounded remarkably from its March 2009 lows near $3, and it is extended from any sound base after steadily rallying to new highs above its 2006-2007 highs since August. This India-based maker of automobiles had a loss in FY '09 that marred its previously good annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its latest quarterly comparisons show great improvement in sales revenues and earnings versus year ago losses."
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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$40.11	+0.75 1.91%	$40.62	$40.65	-1.33%	1,952,622 86.14%	2,266,900
Most Recent Note for URBN - 1/2/2013 12:20:41 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week and all-time highs and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Oct '12 have been below the +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is marked by a downturn in FY '12."
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VPFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Viewpoint Financial Grp	$21.00	+0.06 0.29%	$21.35	$21.99	-4.50%	165,016 97.58%	169,100
Most Recent Note for VPFG - 1/2/2013 12:21:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today while on track for a 5th consecutive small gain. It found support near that important short-term average since noted in the 11/15/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +88% on +27% sales revenues for the September 30, 2012 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings improving by more than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 9/17/12 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +10% on -6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Below the fact-based investment system's +25% earnings guideline.'"
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