AMT
- NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv
American Tower Reit
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$60.16 |
+0.50
0.84%
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$60.37
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$60.91
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-1.23% |
1,802,047
59.19%
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3,044,600
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Most Recent Note for AMT - 1/5/2012 12:23:58 PM
Found support at its 50 DMA line again when pulling back from its 52-week high, encountering mild distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported a loss versus year ago earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases for the Mar '11 and Jun '11 periods were previously noted as below the investment system's guidelines, yet its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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ARLP
- NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining
Alliance Res Partners Lp
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$80.50 |
+0.50
0.63%
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$80.70
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$84.10
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-4.28% |
54,588
100.90%
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54,100
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Most Recent Note for ARLP - 1/5/2012 12:32:04 PM
Today's 3rd consecutive gain with above average volume has it rallying within striking distance of its 52-week high. This MLP in the Energy - Coal industry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been strong following a downturn in FY '08. Its +12% earnings increase for the Jun '11 quarter was below the +25% guideline of the fact-based investment system.
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AZO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores
Autozone Inc
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$332.52 |
+5.56
1.70%
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$333.00
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$343.90
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-3.31% |
389,446
126.20%
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308,600
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Most Recent Note for AZO - 1/5/2012 12:35:24 PM
Today it is rebounding above its 50 DMA line following a brief pullback or "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Last noted in the 12/09/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
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FDO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
Family Dollar Stores
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$56.41 |
-0.74
-1.29%
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$57.04
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$60.53
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-6.81% |
487,089
58.27%
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835,900
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Most Recent Note for FDO - 1/5/2012 12:39:10 PM
Down for a 4th consecutive losing session today and slumping below its 50 DMA line. Prior lows and its 200 DMA line define the next support levels to watch in the $54-55 area where violations would raise more serious concerns. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The C criteria is not satisfied. Sales revenues and earnings growth history below guidelines."
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FTK
- NYSE - Oil&Gas-Machinery/Equip
Flotek Industries Inc
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$12.22 |
+0.04
0.33%
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$12.29
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$12.39
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-1.37% |
1,328,164
71.37%
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1,860,900
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Most Recent Note for FTK - 1/5/2012 12:40:52 PM
Up again today following a considerable volume-driven breakout gain on the prior session, rallying to new 52-week highs. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic, so while it may be an interesting turn-around story it is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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GWR
- NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads
Genesee & Wyoming Inc
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$61.46 |
-0.04
-0.07%
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$61.73
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$63.73
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-3.56% |
122,843
57.59%
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213,300
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Most Recent Note for GWR - 1/5/2012 12:46:11 PM
Quarterly comparisons in Jun and Sep '11 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases. Following a deep consolidation below its 50 & 200 DMA lines, this week the Transportation - Rail firm challenged the all-time high hit when last noted in the 4/28/11 mid-day report -"Accelerating sales revenues growth with better than +25% earnings increases in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons is reassuring, however its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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INVN
- NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum
Invensense Inc
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$11.23 |
+0.33
3.03%
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$11.43
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$11.85
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-5.23% |
409,620
108.83%
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376,400
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Most Recent Note for INVN - 1/5/2012 12:51:09 PM
Its 11/16/11 IPO was priced at $8 per share, and the firm's limited history is a concern. It hails from the Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing group which currently is low ranked, meanwhile the investment system calls for investors to choose buy candidates from a leading industry group (L criteria) that is ranked in the top quartile.
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KMI
- NYSE - UTILITIES - Gas Utilities
Kinder Morgan Inc
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$32.49 |
+0.00
0.00%
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$33.94
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$33.94
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-4.27% |
1,559,709
61.51%
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2,535,900
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Most Recent Note for KMI - 1/5/2012 12:55:02 PM
Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it is off its early high and erased much of its gain after spiking into new high territory today. Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks and then continued higher since noted in the 10/26/11 mid-day report - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern even while earnings increases were strong in the Jun and Sep '11 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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M
- NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores
Macy's Inc
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$33.14 |
+0.49
1.50%
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$33.15
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$33.38
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-0.72% |
5,984,896
80.39%
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7,444,900
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Most Recent Note for M - 1/5/2012 12:59:41 PM
Hit a new 52-week high today. Wedged higher without great volume conviction from support near its 50 DMA line and near prior chart highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The previously noted 10/24/11 technical breakout helped it rally clear of resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarters showed great earnings increases but its lackluster sales revenues growth and prior earnings history (including a downward turn in FY '09 earnings) make it a sub par candidate."
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MAIN
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Main Street Capital Corp
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$21.28 |
-0.44
-2.03%
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$21.56
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$22.23
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-4.27% |
206,698
90.86%
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227,500
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Most Recent Note for MAIN - 1/5/2012 1:02:06 PM
Gapped down today, retreating from its new high hit this week following a streak of 6 consecutive gains marked by mostly above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Technically it broke out on 11/30/11 with a volume-driven gain and it has been wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs in recent weeks with small gains lacking great volume conviction. It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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MCD
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Mcdonalds Corp
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$99.58 |
+0.19
0.19%
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$99.59
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$101.59
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-1.98% |
3,304,837
60.59%
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5,454,400
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Most Recent Note for MCD - 1/5/2012 1:04:01 PM
Holding its ground near its all-time high after encountering some mild distributional pressure and a "negative reversal" on 1/03/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Rebounded from under its 50 DMA line when last noted in the 10/04/11 mid-day report - 'The global burger giant's stock is viewed as a "safe haven" and longtime favorite for some institutional investors, however, with 1.04 billion shares outstanding it is unlikely to be a sprinter capable of many-fold price increases. Earnings increases in the quarterly comparisons have not met the +25% minimum guideline, and sales revenues increases have been sub par.'"
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MMS
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services
Maximus Inc
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$42.33 |
+0.18
0.43%
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$42.40
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$42.77
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-1.03% |
116,092
57.70%
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201,200
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Most Recent Note for MMS - 1/5/2012 1:09:56 PM
Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today while on track for a 3rd consecutive small gain. Reported earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/03/11 mid-day report - "With a considerable gain after announcing a 2:1 stock split and 20 percent increase in its quarterly dividend. Found support near its 50 DMA line last week while consolidating and building on an orderly base. Ownership interest by top-rated funds fell from 397 in Jun '10 to 364 in Mar '11, which is not reassuring concerning the I criteria. Earnings increases in recent comparisons have been mostly above the +25% guideline but sales revenues increases in the +5-11% range have been sub par."
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NSR
- NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv
Neustar Inc
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$34.44 |
+0.43
1.26%
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$34.53
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$34.73
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-0.84% |
730,405
126.65%
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576,700
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Most Recent Note for NSR - 1/5/2012 1:12:37 PM
Still perched near its 52-week high and just above its 50 DMA line today. Consolidating in a tight trading range since last noted in the 12/05/11 mid-day report - "Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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ODFL
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking
Old Dominion Fght Lines
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$39.43 |
-0.81
-2.01%
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$40.08
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$41.76
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-5.58% |
219,609
58.14%
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377,700
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Most Recent Note for ODFL - 1/5/2012 1:14:10 PM
Retreating from its 52-week high hit earlier this week, encountering distributional pressure. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases easily satisfying the C criteria. A downward turn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw.
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PLL
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Pall Corp
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$56.59 |
-0.71
-1.24%
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$56.61
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$59.50
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-4.89% |
992,214
92.31%
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1,074,900
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Most Recent Note for PLL - 1/5/2012 1:19:53 PM
It gapped down today, but rebounded from its early session lows after slumping near its 50 DMA line. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply after recovering from a deep correction below its 50 & 200 DMA lines in recent months. Quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline in the Apr, Jul, and Oct '11 quarters reported since last noted in the 4/15/11 mid-day reports noted - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, considering a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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PZZA
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants
Papa Johns Intl Inc
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$38.24 |
+0.44
1.16%
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$38.31
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$38.92
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-1.75% |
145,285
73.08%
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198,800
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Most Recent Note for PZZA - 1/5/2012 1:22:29 PM
Still hovering just above its 50 DMA line and perched only -1.6% off its 52-week high today. Holding its ground stubbornly in a tight trading range since last noted in the 12/21/11 mid-day report - "Reported +38% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The Louisville, KY based pizza firm's lack of sales revenues growth in previous quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period is a concern. Superior buy candidates under the investment system's guidelines always showed strong sales revenues increases indicative of great demand for their products or services."
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ROST
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores
Ross Stores Inc
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$50.08 |
+2.46
5.17%
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$50.20
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$50.42
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-0.67% |
2,212,454
114.50%
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1,932,200
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Most Recent Note for ROST - 1/5/2012 1:24:08 PM
Spiking to a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Recently endured mild distributional pressure. There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line while prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"
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SBGI
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV
Sinclair Broadcast Group
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$12.35 |
+0.15
1.23%
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$12.47
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$13.07
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-5.51% |
281,094
59.91%
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469,200
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Most Recent Note for SBGI - 1/5/2012 1:27:45 PM
Rising near its 52-week high with the help of gains this week. It went through a deep correction below its 50 & 200 DMA lines since last noted (near the prior high) when appearing in the 2/14/11 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales history are below guidelines."
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SIMO
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Silicon Motion Tech Ads
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$21.74 |
+0.36
1.68%
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$21.90
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$21.99
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-1.14% |
436,312
60.05%
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726,600
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Most Recent Note for SIMO - 1/5/2012 1:29:49 PM
Wedging up for another new 52-week high today. Recent gains into new high territory lacked great volume conviction. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line during its quiet consolidation since last noted in the 12/13/11 mid-day report - "Stubbornly has held its ground following recent volume-driven gains, rising with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Reported earnings +138% on +73% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, and included a loss in FY '09, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07. "
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TCBI
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks
Texas Capital Bancshares
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$31.40 |
-0.20
-0.63%
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$31.44
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$32.32
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-2.85% |
494,773
144.08%
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343,400
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Most Recent Note for TCBI - 1/5/2012 1:32:43 PM
Today marks its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance while churning above average volume and perched at its 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks then rallied higher since noted in the 10/28/11 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Rebounded from a slump below its 50 and 200 DMA lines while consolidating since noted in the 7/25/11 mid-day report following a 'breakaway gap' for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +124% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Recent quarters showed strong earnings increases versus the year earlier that satisfy the C criteria. 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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TISI
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services
Team Inc
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$30.90 |
+0.27
0.88%
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$31.00
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$31.00
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-0.32% |
69,566
70.91%
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98,100
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Most Recent Note for TISI - 1/5/2012 1:34:02 PM
Inching to a new 52-week high today and trading above average volume while on track for a 5th consecutive small gain. Reported earnings +23% on +19% sales for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases. A downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. Fundamentals are below guidelines now. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08."
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TJX
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
T J X Cos Inc
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$65.60 |
+1.17
1.82%
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$65.65
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$65.67
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-0.11% |
2,255,938
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Most Recent Note for TJX - 1/5/2012 1:36:27 PM
Hit a new 52-week high today. It is extended from any sound base pattern and found support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent into new high territory. Last noted in the 12/01/11 mid-day report and prior reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UAN
- NYSE - Agricultural Chemicals
C V R Partners Lp
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$26.43 |
-0.73
-2.69%
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$27.10
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$27.75
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-4.76% |
177,339
79.03%
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224,400
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Most Recent Note for UAN - 1/5/2012 1:43:23 PM
Perched near its 52-week high after a streak of 9 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Limited history is a concern and its choppy consolidation in recent months is not a sound base pattern after rallying considerably from its 4/08/11 IPO priced at $16. Quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria.
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UMPQ
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks
Umpqua Holdings Corp
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$12.54 |
-0.11
-0.83%
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$12.55
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$12.89
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-2.75% |
666,849
64.67%
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1,031,200
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Most Recent Note for UMPQ - 1/5/2012 1:47:13 PM
Sales revenues increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period(s) have been in the +4-10% range, showing no great growth in demand for its services. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WFM
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market Inc
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$71.88 |
+0.39
0.55%
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$71.92
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$74.45
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-3.45% |
990,363
59.37%
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1,668,200
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Most Recent Note for WFM - 1/5/2012 1:50:13 PM
Today it is perched -2.9% off its 52-week high after a streak of small gains without great volume conviction. Found support near its 200 DMA line when consolidating since last noted in the 11/01/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases above the +25% guideline, however sales revenues increases have gradually decelerated from +15-11% and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WPC
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen
W P Carey Inc Reit
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$41.91 |
-0.45
-1.06%
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$42.18
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$44.71
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-6.26% |
30,329
63.85%
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47,500
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Most Recent Note for WPC - 1/5/2012 1:51:40 PM
Pulled back from its 52-week high, slumping near its 50 DMA line following volume-driven gains last week. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +49% on +35% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues and earnings increases were strong in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YUM
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Yum! Brands Inc
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$58.97 |
+0.00
0.00%
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$59.28
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$59.90
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-1.55% |
1,889,917
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3,251,800
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Most Recent Note for YUM - 1/5/2012 1:53:42 PM
Rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines and rallied into new high territory since last noted in the 9/29/11 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings are well below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2012
