Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/9/2013 11:47:57 AM Report Released : 1/9/2013 12:50:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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	$92.33	+0.92 1.01%	$92.70	3,006,969 94.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,165,700	$92.70 -0.40%	12/11/2012	$82.24	PP = $81.34 MB = $85.41
Most Recent Note - 1/9/2013 12:00:45 PM G - On track for a 7th consecutive gain today with ever-increasing volume, getting very extended from its prior base. Raised its guidance and rallied well above its "max buy" level with heavy volume while adding to its streak of consecutive gains. Prior highs near $81-82 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFSI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amtrust Financial Svcs	$30.36	+0.18 0.60%	$30.62	$30.62	-0.85%	201,634 94.18%	214,100
Most Recent Note for AFSI - 1/9/2013 11:50:57 AM Recently wedging to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +29% on +35% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 4 prior quarters' results were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$28.05	-0.02 -0.07%	$28.32	$29.28	-4.20%	87,256 81.85%	106,600
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 1/9/2013 11:52:26 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and hovering near the 52-week hit when last noted in the 12/03/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is 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 1/31/05."
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ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$34.03	+0.46 1.37%	$34.47	$36.33	-6.33%	82,927 72.17%	114,900
Most Recent Note for ARII - 1/9/2013 11:54:47 AM Recently wedging toward prior highs without great volume conviction behind its gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line after abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind considerable losses following a streak of 4 consecutive gains. It was noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report after rallying from near its 200 DMA line - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improved sales and earnings increases, however fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$40.08	+0.27 0.68%	$41.51	$41.51	-3.44%	231,522 154.14%	150,200
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 1/9/2013 11:57:51 AM Hit a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain while trying to rally from an orderly base pattern. Reported earnings +54% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings up more than the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$40.88	-0.01 -0.02%	$41.10	$41.15	-0.66%	42,655 79.14%	53,900
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 1/9/2013 11:58:50 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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CLDT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel Chatham Lodging Trust	$14.73	-0.55 -3.60%	$14.81	$15.54	-5.21%	1,013,288 1,777.70%	57,000
Most Recent Note for CLDT - 1/9/2013 12:07:19 PM This REIT that owns 18 Extended-Stay hotel properties gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after proposing a new Public Offering. It faces some resistance from overhead supply due to higher trading in prior years. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarters through Sep '12.
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$6.63	+0.38 6.08%	$6.82	$6.82	-2.79%	193,787 223.26%	86,800
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 1/9/2013 12:09:47 PM Rallying to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains this week. Consolidated and stayed well above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 12/18/12 mid-day report - "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	$17.35	+0.30 1.76%	$17.65	$17.65	-1.70%	21,938 65.10%	33,700
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/9/2013 12:12:41 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory today. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports cautioned- "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CVLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Commvault Systems Inc	$69.21	+1.70 2.51%	$69.38	$72.93	-5.11%	428,147 72.73%	588,700
Most Recent Note for CVLT - 1/9/2013 12:13:42 PM Making a stand near its 50 DMA line today after above average volume behind 2 consecutive losses while retreating from its all-time high. Held its ground above prior highs following considerable volume-driven gains when noted in the 11/28/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +58% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons showed slightly sub par earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving since a minor downturn in FY '09. It made a choppy ascent after sputtering when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/13/10."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$60.51	+1.86 3.17%	$60.85	$61.82	-2.12%	1,424,451 72.05%	1,977,100
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/9/2013 12:16:10 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. The prior session's loss on heavy volume broke a streak of 6 consecutive gains backed by above average volume, and it is 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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DGI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Digitalglobe Inc	$28.31	+1.11 4.08%	$28.58	$28.58	-0.94%	547,169 134.34%	407,300
Most Recent Note for DGI - 1/9/2013 12:18:46 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance today and tallying considerable volume-driven gains this week for new 52-week highs, rallying from an orderly base pattern. Reported strong earnings and improved sales revenues growth for the Sep '12 quarter. However, fundamental concerns remain as it has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$13.08	+0.46 3.65%	$13.30	$13.30	-1.65%	306,799 98.02%	313,000
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 1/9/2013 12:20:28 PM The China-based firm is hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18 level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases."
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LNN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Lindsay Corporation	$90.12	+4.09 4.75%	$90.74	$90.74	-0.68%	153,746 130.74%	117,600
Most Recent Note for LNN - 1/9/2013 12:22:48 PM Gapped up for a 2nd day in a row, hitting another new 52-week high today with volume-driven gains. The 1/08/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +400% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. However, fundamentals remain a concern, as its earnings growth history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MDCO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Medicines Company	$28.68	-0.15 -0.52%	$29.10	$29.45	-2.61%	659,563 98.77%	667,800
Most Recent Note for MDCO - 1/9/2013 12:24:50 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high, rallying from a 15-week cup shaped base without a handle on the prior session. The 1/08/13 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Jun and Sep '12 showed better earnings increases versus the year earlier, however prior quarterly comparisons and 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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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$24.09	+0.16 0.67%	$24.25	$24.25	-0.66%	21,731 67.49%	32,200
Most Recent Note for OABC - 1/9/2013 12:28:31 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory with today's 6th consecutive small gain without great volume conviction. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line promptly after dipping below that important short-term average in August, however gains in recent weeks have lacked great volume conviction. Recent quarters showed better earnings versus the year earlier, however unimpressive sales revenues growth suggests no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$15.16	+0.73 5.06%	$15.30	$15.30	-0.92%	175,569 150.19%	116,900
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 1/9/2013 12:31:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base pattern. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 11/12/12 mid-day report with caution - "The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed improved sales revenues growth and strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$19.11	+0.25 1.33%	$19.19	$19.19	-0.42%	38,741 65.44%	59,200
Most Recent Note for PROV - 1/9/2013 12:32:12 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today with its 9th 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."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$41.02	-0.68 -1.63%	$41.44	$42.65	-3.82%	17,455 66.12%	26,400
Most Recent Note for RUK - 1/9/2013 12:33:58 PM Consolidating above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line defining near-term support in the $40 area. Recently wedged to new 52-week and multi-year high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$8.03	+0.31 4.02%	$8.10	$8.09	-0.74%	173,494 88.97%	195,000
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 1/9/2013 12:36:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain clearing a 9 month base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters through Sep '12 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$60.14	+1.44 2.45%	$60.44	$60.44	-0.50%	837,803 100.26%	835,600
Most Recent Note for SIG - 1/9/2013 12:39:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its 2nd gain in a row. The 11/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +43% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons and sales revenues growth has been sub par, making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09."
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TISI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Team Inc	$42.81	+0.93 2.22%	$43.49	$43.49	-1.56%	154,531 161.47%	95,700
Most Recent Note for TISI - 1/9/2013 12:43:04 PM Rallying for another new 52-week high today with a 2nd gain in a row backed by heavy volume. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Nov '12 versus the year ago periods. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied to new highs since last noted in the 8/16/12 mid-day report - "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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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$30.37	+1.69 5.89%	$30.62	$30.70	-1.07%	1,472,264 120.18%	1,225,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 1/9/2013 12:46:20 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high despite headlines India car sales were losing speed. The 1/02/13 mid-day report noted - "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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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$50.94	+0.69 1.37%	$51.17	$51.50	-1.09%	698,111 75.24%	927,800
Most Recent Note for UHS - 1/9/2013 12:50:18 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after recently wedging up without great volume conviction. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - " Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS)."
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