Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2011
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Time of Screening : 1/3/2011 12:15:50 PM Report Released : 1/4/2011 1:47:01 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% 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
CIS - NYSE Camelot Info Systems Ads	$24.16	+0.24 1.00%	$25.50	323,945 79.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 405,100	$25.50 -5.25%	11/26/2010	$18.93	PP = $19.72 MB = $20.71
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2011 12:48:33 PM G - Pulling back today after a disappointing close in the lower half of its intra-day range on the prior session when it had touched a new all-time high with its early gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply after a choppy 5-week consolidation above prior highs and its 50 DMA line, but it has not built a sound new base. On 12/09/10 it completed a Secondary Offering. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/26/2010. Click here.
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EZCH - NASDAQ Ezchip Semiconductor Ltd	$29.40	+1.30 4.63%	$29.45	194,740 75.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 258,600	$30.47 -3.51%	12/2/2010	$27.53	PP = $26.00 MB = $27.30
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2011 12:56:33 PM G - Inching to new 52-week highs this week following a healthy consolidation. Prior chart highs in the $26 area coincide with its 50 DMA line defining an important technical support level to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/2/2010. Click here.
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LULU - NASDAQ Lululemon Athletica	$71.50	+3.08 4.50%	$72.00	1,412,773 85.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,656,000	$74.60 -4.16%	10/8/2010	$47.66	PP = $46.67 MB = $49.00
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2011 1:18:23 PM G - Down for a considerable loss today with volume picking up, enduring distributional pressure. There is no near-term chart support, meanwhile it is extended from its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/1/2010. Click here.
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NEOG - NASDAQ Neogen Corp	$41.80	+0.77 1.88%	$42.01	70,983 88.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 80,400	$43.14 -3.11%	9/1/2010	$30.79	PP = $30.49 MB = $32.01
Most Recent Note - 1/4/2011 1:27:32 PM G - Down today on heavy volume, it nearly tested its 50 DMA line which has been a reliable support level. It reported earnings +30% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2010 versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/6/2010. 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	$9.25	+0.25 2.78%	$9.31	$9.31	-0.64%	116,335 76.09%	152,900
Most Recent Note for ACET - 1/4/2011 12:27:35 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today. It was stubbornly holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains when noted in prior mid-day reports - "This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings after a streak of 5 negative comparisons."
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AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$17.19	+1.51 9.63%	$17.34	$18.14	-5.24%	265,788 276.57%	96,100
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 1/4/2011 12:30:01 PM Reversed into the red after initially hitting another new 52-week high after 2 consecutive considerable gains on heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed big increases in sales and earnings for the Jun and Sept '10 quarters versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$58.38	+2.11 3.75%	$58.62	$58.62	-0.41%	85,637 97.09%	88,200
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 1/4/2011 12:31:46 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today after 7 consecutive gains. Steadily rallied, getting more extended since last noted in the 12/21/10 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings growth history has been erratic and below guidelines."
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ALLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Allot Communications Ltd	$11.63	-0.01 -0.09%	$11.96	$11.96	-2.76%	116,692 77.85%	149,900
Most Recent Note for ALLT - 1/4/2011 12:33:44 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Extended from any sound base after recent volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons show sales increases in the +33-36% range while it has been reporting earnings versus year ago losses. This low-priced Israeli Computer - Networking firm does not have a good annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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ANR - NYSE - ENERGY - Other Alpha Natural Resources	$63.35	+3.32 5.53%	$64.03	$64.03	-1.06%	2,937,020 109.32%	2,686,600
Most Recent Note for ANR - 1/4/2011 12:37:07 PM Gains this week and last were noted in mid-day reports as it rose to new 52-week highs - "From a big cup-with-handle type base pattern formed since it was last noted in the 4/06/10 mid-day report. This Energy - Coal firm's prior earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to satisfy the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ASMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M International Adr	$36.05	+1.04 2.97%	$36.25	$36.89	-2.28%	86,277 101.03%	85,400
Most Recent Note for ASMI - 1/4/2011 12:41:30 PM Gapped up again today and hit another new 52-week high, but it has reversed into the red. It recently rallied well above its 2008 high ($33.60) after clearing it, while prior mid-day reports have repeatedly noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines." Quarterly and annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison).
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$38.01	+1.19 3.23%	$38.12	$38.85	-2.16%	225,820 99.48%	227,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 1/4/2011 12:43:29 PM Considerable loss today, retreating from its 52-week high and slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Rallied and stubbornly held its ground after noted in the 11/16/10 mid-day report following a 7-month cup shaped base - "Quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings increases in recent periods but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BPT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing B P Prudhoe Bay Rylty Tr	$129.21	+2.67 2.11%	$129.49	$130.95	-1.33%	101,214 88.47%	114,400
Most Recent Note for BPT - 1/4/2011 12:44:45 PM Touched another new all-time high with today's early gain, then reversed into the red. It found prompt support at its 50 DMA line on a sharp 12/16/10 intra-day pullback. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic sales and earnings history is a concern for this firm residing in the Oil and Gas - Royalty Trust group."
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CRNT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Ceragon Networks Ltd	$13.59	+0.41 3.11%	$13.73	$13.73	-1.02%	188,966 79.67%	237,200
Most Recent Note for CRNT - 1/4/2011 12:52:49 PM Pulling back today after a disappointing close in the lower half of its trading range following a gap up gain for a new 52-week high yesterday. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines. Based on the weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/7/07 and subsequently slumped from $14 to as low as $3.90 before rebounding."
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CWEI - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Clayton Williams Energy	$83.75	-0.22 -0.26%	$85.09	$85.09	-1.57%	49,976 111.80%	44,700
Most Recent Note for CWEI - 1/4/2011 12:53:40 PM The 1/03/11 mid-day report noted - "Steadily rallied since its October 2010 breakout. Earnings history has been below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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FSTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale L B Foster Company	$41.45	+0.51 1.25%	$41.54	$41.90	-1.07%	74,919 204.14%	36,700
Most Recent Note for FSTR - 1/4/2011 1:01:07 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a considerable loss today. Increase in volume totals without meaningful price progress since 12/17/10 is giving it's chart a distributional look while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below guidelines after a downward turn in recent years. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/11/08."
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KEM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Kemet Corp	$14.98	+0.40 2.74%	$15.10	$15.60	-3.97%	1,087,882 170.51%	638,000
Most Recent Note for KEM - 1/4/2011 1:14:02 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/14/10 and found prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following losses in FY '09 and '10. Shares were reverse split 1:3 effective 11/08/10. It is perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base after sprinting considerably higher from below its 50 DMA line back in late-October."
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LSCC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Lattice Semiconductor	$5.94	-0.12 -1.98%	$6.22	$6.22	-4.50%	1,403,795 79.52%	1,765,300
Most Recent Note for LSCC - 1/4/2011 1:16:26 PM Touched a new 52-week high on 1/03/11 then reversed into the red and closed near the session low with above average volume, a worrisome negative reversal. After it was noted in the 4/28/10 mid-day report it encountered stubborn resistance near the $6.00 level and found support when consolidating down to its 200 DMA line. The 3 latest quarters show greatly improved sales and earnings but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below guidelines.
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MIC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Macquarie Infrstr Co Llc	$21.18	+0.01 0.05%	$21.34	$21.35	-0.80%	126,232 79.74%	158,300
Most Recent Note for MIC - 1/4/2011 1:20:03 PM The 1/03/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history for this Real Estate Development/Operations firm has been below the system's guidelines."
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MKSI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate M K S Instruments Inc	$25.23	+0.73 2.98%	$25.54	$25.54	-1.21%	250,202 86.49%	289,300
Most Recent Note for MKSI - 1/4/2011 1:22:27 PM Pulling back today on high volume, erasing most of its prior gain. The 1/03/10 mid-day report noted - "Its gap up gain today helped it clear its 4/23/10 high. Annual earnings history has been below the system's guidelines."
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MVO - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati M V Oil Trust	$40.79	+0.92 2.31%	$40.99	$40.99	-0.49%	121,835 129.20%	94,300
Most Recent Note for MVO - 1/4/2011 1:24:03 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 7 consecutive gains for new all-time highs, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports have noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NNBR - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories N N Inc	$13.65	+1.29 10.44%	$13.65	$13.69	-0.29%	169,568 139.10%	121,900
Most Recent Note for NNBR - 1/4/2011 1:30:06 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings after big losses in FY '09."
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ONNN - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line O N Semiconductor Corp	$9.97	+0.09 0.91%	$10.13	$10.16	-1.87%	4,566,779 76.20%	5,993,200
Most Recent Note for ONNN - 1/4/2011 1:30:58 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Last week's gains helped it rally from a cup-with-high-handle type pattern. Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier, but prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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ROK - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Rockwell Automation Inc	$75.69	+3.98 5.55%	$76.14	$76.14	-0.59%	1,066,492 136.84%	779,400
Most Recent Note for ROK - 1/4/2011 1:32:07 PM Pulling back abruptly today following a considerable gap up gain with volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session was noted. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improvement, but prior history is below guidelines."
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RVBD - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Riverbed Technology Inc	$37.86	+2.69 7.65%	$38.34	$39.20	-3.42%	3,386,746 84.08%	4,027,800
Most Recent Note for RVBD - 1/4/2011 1:35:17 PM Reversed into the red today after gapping up for a second consecutive session and hitting another new all-time high. It was noted in the 1/03/11 mid-day report - "After a brief consolidation well above its 50 DMA line. It made steady progress and stubbornly held its ground after the previously noted gap up gain on 10/22/10 helped it blast above its 2007 high ($52) following another strong earnings report showing impressive acceleration. Technically there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. Noted in the 10/25/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base after rallying from support above its 50 DMA line. The San Francisco, CA-based firm in the Computer-Networking industry is a strong turn-around story, but the downward turn in FY '08 hurts its annual earnings (A criteria) track record.'"
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SQM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Sociedad Quimica Y Minra	$60.29	+1.87 3.20%	$60.33	$60.33	-0.07%	495,375 112.36%	440,900
Most Recent Note for SQM - 1/4/2011 1:36:34 PM Gapped down today following 4 consecutive gains for new 52-week high. It traded above its 2008 all-time ($59.45) high while prior mid-day reports noted - "This high-ranked leader in the strong Chemicals - Agricultural group's earnings history (C and A criteria) has been erratic in recent years and below the guidelines."
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TC - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals Thompson Creek Metals Co	$15.91	+1.19 8.06%	$16.06	$16.06	-0.96%	3,568,312 160.40%	2,224,600
Most Recent Note for TC - 1/4/2011 1:38:47 PM Down today with above average volume. Hit a new 52-week high yesterday with a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain, but it closed in the middle of its intra-day range. Last week it broke out from a cup-with-handle type pattern. The 3 prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier, but prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady. Fundamentals are below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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WLL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Whiting Petroleum Corp	$115.00	-2.19 -1.87%	$118.68	$118.80	-3.20%	927,156 129.00%	718,700
Most Recent Note for WLL - 1/4/2011 1:39:39 PM Recently hovering near its all-time high, pulling back today on higher distributional volume. It rose above its 2008 all-time high ($112.42) and stubbornly held its ground since the 11/30/10 mid-day report noted - "Downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) history and earlier downturn in 2007 are concerns. Recent quarterly comparisons showed an impressive upturn in sales revenues and earnings growth after a streak of negative comparisons and year ago losses."
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WLT - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Walter Energy Inc	$134.37	+6.53 5.11%	$136.26	$136.26	-1.39%	1,500,506 75.70%	1,982,100
Most Recent Note for WLT - 1/4/2011 1:42:45 PM This Tampa, FL based Energy - Coal firm has rallied to a new all-time highs this week. Last week it rallied for big gains on average volume. It was been rising and stubbornly holding its ground since noted in November mid-day reports - "On course to possibly challenge or top its 2008 all-time high ($111.99). Prior mid-day reports noted - 'Near its 52-week high after a 6-month cup shaped base. Its earnings history is below the investment system guidelines.'"
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WSFS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks W S F S Financial Corp	$49.10	+1.66 3.49%	$49.30	$50.99	-3.72%	41,278 152.88%	27,000
Most Recent Note for WSFS - 1/4/2011 1:46:15 PM The 1/03/10 mid-day report noted - "Recently consolidating above prior chart highs in the $46 area that it rallied above since last noted in the 12/02/10 mid-day report - 'Working on the right side of an orderly 6-month cup shaped base. Recent quarters show lackluster sales revenues growth with earnings improving versus year-ago losses, and its prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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