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

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2013
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DOW 13415.59 3.04 (0.02%) | NASDAQ 3117.71 5.45 (0.18%) | S&P 500 1464.41 1.99 (0.14%)

Time of Screening : 1/3/2013 11:46:06 AM Report Released : 1/3/2013 12:32:49 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
WPI -	$85.84	+1.63 1.94%	$85.86	1,179,445 135.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 869,900	$91.47 -6.16%	12/17/2012	$87.99	PP = $90.49 MB = $95.01
Most Recent Note - 1/3/2013 12:32:28 PM G - Halting its 6-session losing streak with today's gain. Its 50 DMA line may now act as resistance following damaging volume-driven losses this week that triggered a technical sell 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
AFL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance A F L A C Inc	$52.24	-1.83 -3.39%	$53.62	$54.93	-4.90%	2,145,931 76.92%	2,789,700
Most Recent Note for AFL - 1/3/2013 11:47:28 AM Gapped down today, slumping near its 50 DMA line which recently acted as support. Sales and earnings history below guidelines.
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AMT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv American Tower Reit	$77.15	-1.90 -2.40%	$78.47	$79.05	-2.40%	1,668,213 82.33%	2,026,200
Most Recent Note for AMT - 1/3/2013 11:52:17 AM Abruptly reversing from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $75-76 area define near-term chart support. Earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines, yet its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$22.39	+0.39 1.77%	$22.59	$22.59	-0.89%	288,649 96.06%	300,500
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 1/3/2013 11:53:53 AM Up again today and hitting another new 52-week high after gapping up on the prior session clearing an orderly base. 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	$6.00	-0.05 -0.83%	$6.10	$6.46	-7.12%	34,443 109.00%	31,600
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/3/2013 11:54:41 AM Perched near its 52-week high today following 5 consecutive gains 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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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$16.30	-0.29 -1.75%	$16.53	$17.39	-6.27%	44,044 134.69%	32,700
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/3/2013 11:56:52 AM Encountering distributional pressure while hovering near its 52-week high hit last week following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$13.45	+0.00 0.00%	$13.59	$13.59	-1.03%	40,433 90.25%	44,800
Most Recent Note for CSV - 1/3/2013 11:58:56 AM Holding its ground at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain. It tallied 4 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$36.13	-0.44 -1.20%	$36.76	$37.19	-2.85%	220,005 177.00%	124,300
Most Recent Note for DORM - 1/3/2013 11:59:58 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 6 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. 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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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$16.41	+0.01 0.06%	$16.53	$17.57	-6.60%	56,513 75.75%	74,600
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 1/3/2013 12:00:42 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria).
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$41.11	-0.08 -0.19%	$41.27	$43.02	-4.44%	654,452 92.71%	705,900
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/3/2013 12:02:35 PM Hovering near 52-week and multi-year highs, building on an orderly base pattern above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$15.83	-1.05 -6.22%	$16.72	$17.55	-9.80%	107,623 148.65%	72,400
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/3/2013 12:04:27 PM Retreating below its 50 DMA line today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Challenged its 52-week high on the prior session before a "negative reversal" erased 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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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$40.30	+1.30 3.33%	$40.72	$40.72	-1.03%	282,930 98.34%	287,700
Most Recent Note for LAD - 1/3/2013 12:06:23 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm reported earnings +48% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has earned high ranks and was noted repeatedly in prior mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings showed improvement in recent quarterly comparisons, but its prior earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.32	+1.50 15.27%	$12.00	$12.20	-7.21%	652,927 646.46%	101,000
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 1/3/2013 12:11:37 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain challenging its 52-week high. Showed strong earnings increases in the Nov '12 quarter and prior quarters were above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern, so it 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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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$111.34	+0.61 0.55%	$111.64	$119.05	-6.48%	40,102 91.77%	43,700
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 1/3/2013 12:14:47 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line acting as support while trading -6.7% off its 52-week high today. Last noted in the 11/27/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly earnings increases have been near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Action has been choppy yet it has shown resilience in recent months after rebounding impressively from its lows since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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OKSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southwest Bancorp Okla	$11.99	-0.06 -0.50%	$12.14	$12.14	-1.24%	203,789 382.34%	53,300
Most Recent Note for OKSB - 1/3/2013 12:16:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Held its ground above its 200 DMA line since noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history for this Banks - West/Southwest firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$61.00	+0.55 0.91%	$61.10	$61.29	-0.47%	43,314 114.59%	37,800
Most Recent Note for PAC - 1/3/2013 12:19:00 PM This Mexican operator of 12 airports is rallying to new all-time highs with gains backed by better than average volume conviction. Stubbornly held its ground and continued to rally since last noted in the 11/20/12 mid-day report - "Its sales revenue growth history is below guidelines, but improving in recent quarters through Sep '12 along with stronger earnings."
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PIR - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Pier 1 Imports Inc	$20.65	+0.65 3.25%	$20.92	$21.24	-2.78%	1,390,047 101.32%	1,371,900
Most Recent Note for PIR - 1/3/2013 12:21:37 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Sales revenues and earnings in quarterly and annual comparisons is not a match with with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$33.19	+0.17 0.51%	$33.80	$33.80	-1.80%	84,625 80.90%	104,600
Most Recent Note for PJC - 1/3/2013 12:22:12 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 5th 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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PPC - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Pilgrims Pride Corp	$8.02	+0.32 4.16%	$8.04	$8.68	-7.60%	674,381 92.98%	725,300
Most Recent Note for PPC - 1/3/2013 12:23:46 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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RGEN - NASDAQ - Medical - Products Repligen Corp	$6.70	+0.07 1.06%	$6.84	$7.29	-8.09%	222,712 131.86%	168,900
Most Recent Note for RGEN - 1/3/2013 12:25:09 PM Held its ground since last noted in the 12/03/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TASR - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services T A S E R International	$9.42	+0.48 5.37%	$9.80	$9.80	-3.88%	1,344,930 155.75%	863,500
Most Recent Note for TASR - 1/3/2013 12:28:00 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a gap up and above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain, blasting from a 10-month base when the 10/26/12 mid-day report noted - "It may be an interesting turnaround story, however its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 12/30/04 mid-day report."
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UNF - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Unifirst Corp	$82.50	+6.80 8.98%	$88.35	$88.35	-6.62%	136,675 284.74%	48,000
Most Recent Note for UNF - 1/3/2013 12:29:59 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain today. It found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent since noted in the 7/17/12 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history falls below the fundamental guidelines concerning the C and A criteria."
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