Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, January 7th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2013
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DOW 13360.5 -74.71 (-0.56%) | NASDAQ 3089.04 -12.53 (-0.40%) | S&P 500 1458 -8.47 (-0.58%)

Time of Screening : 1/7/2013 11:59:02 AM Report Released : 1/7/2013 12:47:06 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$82.73	+0.64 0.78%	$83.38	3,206,600 112.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,856,000	$83.38 -0.78%	12/11/2012	$82.24	PP = $81.34 MB = $85.41
Most Recent Note - 1/7/2013 12:10:17 PM Y - Edging to new 52-week highs near its "max buy" level with today's 5th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA acted as support during the recent consolidation, but waning RS Rating has been noted as cause for concern. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2013. Click here.
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RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$42.69	+2.39 5.92%	$43.09	390,616 133.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 293,300	$43.09 -0.94%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 1/7/2013 12:38:10 PM G - Rallied above resistance in the $40 area with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Trading above its "max buy" level, its color code is changed to green. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/19/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALGT - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Allegiant Travel Company	$77.81	+0.58 0.75%	$78.85	$78.85	-1.32%	109,976 105.14%	104,600
Most Recent Note for ALGT - 1/7/2013 12:03:30 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its strong earnings increase in Sep '12 marked a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria so, fundamentally, it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$39.56	-0.27 -0.67%	$39.80	$39.94	-0.95%	39,757 75.58%	52,600
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 1/7/2013 12:04:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to be a match with the fact-based system's guidelines, however it showed stronger sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons."
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BCEI - NYSE - ENERGY Bonanza Creek Energy Inc	$29.81	-0.29 -0.96%	$30.57	$31.22	-4.52%	495,938 118.16%	419,700
Most Recent Note for BCEI - 1/7/2013 12:08:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended after rallying from support at prior highs following a streak of volume-driven gains from a 6-week cup-like consolidation. Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$16.48	+0.06 0.37%	$16.69	$16.69	-1.26%	57,215 142.68%	40,100
Most Recent Note for CFI - 1/7/2013 12:11:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, recently rallying with no resistance remaining 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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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$6.08	+0.10 1.66%	$6.15	$6.15	-1.15%	25,144 116.95%	21,500
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 1/7/2013 12:12:31 PM Inched into new 52-week high territory with today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSPI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S P Inc	$6.60	-0.10 -1.49%	$6.74	$6.75	-2.22%	17,669 82.18%	21,500
Most Recent Note for CSPI - 1/7/2013 12:14:00 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. The 1/02/13 mid-day report noted - "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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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$61.04	+2.20 3.74%	$61.75	$61.75	-1.15%	2,114,672 115.93%	1,824,100
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/7/2013 12:15:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by above average 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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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$6.50	+0.02 0.31%	$6.61	$6.61	-1.66%	674,701 77.59%	869,600
Most Recent Note for GA - 1/7/2013 12:18:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 6 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based 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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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$16.91	+0.23 1.38%	$16.98	$17.55	-3.65%	78,482 99.85%	78,600
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/7/2013 12:19:35 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today and -3.7% off its 52-week high. 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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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$10.75	-0.40 -3.59%	$11.32	$11.32	-5.04%	1,053,952 94.28%	1,117,900
Most Recent Note for KKD - 1/7/2013 12:20:52 PM Reversed into the red after earlier gains today. On the prior session it gapped up and hit a new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly above prior highs while consolidating following a considerable 11/20/12 gap up gain with heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters through Oct '12 show sales and earnings improving, but its prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$86.47	-2.35 -2.65%	$87.19	$89.23	-3.09%	864,657 96.51%	895,900
Most Recent Note for KSU - 1/7/2013 12:22:36 PM Retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs with a gap down today following 4 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +5% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a drastic downturn in FY '09.
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.91	+0.02 0.17%	$12.41	$12.41	-4.03%	140,167 114.24%	122,700
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 1/7/2013 12:23:30 PM Touched a new 52-week high today while adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$46.42	+1.14 2.52%	$47.26	$47.26	-1.78%	240,282 79.46%	302,400
Most Recent Note for MSG - 1/7/2013 12:24:18 PM Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MTD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mettler Toledo Intl Inc	$201.47	+4.45 2.26%	$204.53	$204.53	-1.50%	173,213 92.63%	187,000
Most Recent Note for MTD - 1/7/2013 12:26:13 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Fundamentals remain a concern, as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to solidly satisfy fundamental guidelines."
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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$112.01	+0.33 0.29%	$113.17	$119.05	-5.92%	38,093 88.18%	43,200
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 1/7/2013 12:27:04 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line acting as support while trading -5.4% off its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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NSM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$36.96	+3.71 11.16%	$39.40	$39.40	-6.19%	5,953,726 360.29%	1,652,500
Most Recent Note for NSM - 1/7/2013 12:30:37 PM It did not form a sound base pattern following a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/06/12. Gapped up today on news it will acquire mortgage servicing assets from Bank Of America Corp (BAC).
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OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$54.06	+0.96 1.81%	$55.30	$55.30	-2.24%	374,788 77.18%	485,600
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 1/7/2013 12:33:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, however it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $118 level. Earnings history (C and A criteria) remains strong through the Sep '12 quarter. It went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/11.
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$18.75	+0.07 0.37%	$18.78	$18.78	-0.16%	94,549 173.48%	54,500
Most Recent Note for PROV - 1/7/2013 12:34:37 PM Touched yet another new 52-week high today with a 7th 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	$32.63	+0.96 3.03%	$33.13	$33.13	-1.51%	2,088,435 91.25%	2,288,600
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/7/2013 12:36:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Cleared a short "square box" type base pattern on 12/31/12 with a volume-driven gain. 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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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$10.80	+0.53 5.16%	$10.99	$11.46	-5.76%	147,890 87.82%	168,400
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 1/7/2013 12:39:29 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Extended from any sound base pattern following a spurt of volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Reported earnings +322% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted -"Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases, but its prior earnings history has been erratic and 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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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$48.32	-0.37 -0.76%	$49.98	$49.98	-3.32%	846,657 86.24%	981,800
Most Recent Note for SODA - 1/7/2013 12:40:23 PM This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems reversed into the red after earlier gains today. It rallied to a new 52-week high with a spurt of volume-driven gains last week. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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TRMB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Trimble Navigation Ltd	$62.08	+0.14 0.23%	$62.38	$62.38	-0.48%	852,174 123.74%	688,700
Most Recent Note for TRMB - 1/7/2013 12:42:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Held its ground and wedged into new high territory since last noted in the 12/10/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been good enough for it to earn high ranks, however it is not a very good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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VPFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Viewpoint Financial Grp	$21.49	-0.23 -1.06%	$21.71	$21.99	-2.27%	136,414 78.53%	173,700
Most Recent Note for VPFG - 1/7/2013 12:44:01 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following a streak of 7 consecutive small gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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)."
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$47.06	+3.01 6.83%	$48.49	$48.54	-3.05%	1,464,947 199.50%	734,300
Most Recent Note for WAC - 1/7/2013 12:46:53 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Completed the previously noted plans to sell 4.5 million shares of its common stock and also offer $265 million in convertible senior subordinated notes. This REIT which invests in sub-prime, non-conforming and other credit-sensitive residential loans had a drastic downturn in annual earnings in prior years and its erratic earnings history leaves fundamental concerns. However, it has earned stellar ranks.
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XXIA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate I X I A	$17.99	+0.46 2.62%	$18.15	$18.15	-0.88%	561,635 105.57%	532,000
Most Recent Note for XXIA - 1/7/2013 12:02:05 PM Rallying to new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +25% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 10/08/12 mid-day report - "Its Jun '12 quarterly results marked its first earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline in the past 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/20/05."
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