Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2013
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DOW 13496.85 -10.47 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 3110.06 -7.44 (-0.24%) | S&P 500 1468.43 -2.25 (-0.15%)

Time of Screening : 1/15/2013 11:48:34 AM Report Released : 1/15/2013 12:43:31 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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	$98.33	+0.66 0.68%	$98.91	2,806,230 81.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,429,100	$98.91 -0.59%	12/11/2012	$82.24	PP = $81.34 MB = $85.41
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2013 11:57:51 AM G - Hit another new 52-week high today while on track for its 11th consecutive gain, very extended from its prior base. Having quickly rallied more than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks after a breakout, the investment system rules suggest holding such winners for a minimum of 8 weeks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2013. Click here.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$38.99	+0.07 0.18%	$39.19	6,590,256 57.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 11,421,900	$39.18 -0.48%	12/3/2012	$37.08	PP = $38.06 MB = $39.96
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2013 11:59:40 AM Y - Inching to another new 52-week high today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Its recent low defines initial support near its 50 DMA line >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/11/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$40.59	-1.81 -4.27%	$40.67	$42.55	-4.61%	3,499,335 169.44%	2,065,200
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 1/15/2013 11:50:11 AM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and otherwise showed bullish action since noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Following its volume-driven October breakout it rallied unhindered by resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +29% on +24% sales for the Sep '12 quarter following 3 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in its FY '09 earnings, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) was previously noted as below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$19.94	+0.49 2.52%	$20.40	$20.40	-2.25%	26,652 59.89%	44,500
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 1/15/2013 11:50:40 AM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 9th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It is extended from any sound base pattern following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 satisfy the C criteria, but waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 are a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 2/03/11 mid-day report - 'The China-based Medical - Biomed/Biotech firm has earned high ranks, but it sales and earnings increases have been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$6.05	-0.08 -1.31%	$6.15	$6.46	-6.35%	28,245 83.07%	34,000
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/15/2013 11:51:31 AM Perched near its 52-week high today, consolidating after a spurt of gains with above average 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	$17.31	+0.05 0.29%	$17.37	$17.95	-3.57%	22,000 66.87%	32,900
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/15/2013 12:00:33 PM Perched near its 52-week high 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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DEST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Destination Maternity Cp	$22.76	-0.12 -0.52%	$22.95	$23.13	-1.60%	36,004 61.55%	58,500
Most Recent Note for DEST - 1/15/2013 12:01:46 PM Wedged to new 52-week high territory with its latest gains lacking great volume conviction. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its orderly consolidation since noted in the 12/17/12 mid-day report - "This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Acc firm's sales revenues in the past 2 quarters through Sep '12 were below the respective year ago periods, indicating no new growth in demand for its products or services (bad N criteria). Its small supply (S criteria) of only 12 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) has not been strong, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern."
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DGI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Digitalglobe Inc	$28.50	+0.28 0.99%	$28.53	$29.45	-3.23%	273,134 64.24%	425,200
Most Recent Note for DGI - 1/15/2013 12:02:35 PM Still consolidating above prior highs in the $27 area defining chart support after volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs last week helped it rally 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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FISV - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Fiserv Inc	$81.09	-1.81 -2.18%	$81.30	$83.43	-2.80%	1,589,716 222.62%	714,100
Most Recent Note for FISV - 1/15/2013 12:04:55 PM Gapped down today for a loss on heavy volume, retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Earnings growth in quarterly comparisons has been below the +25% minimum guideline, short of the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 986 in Mar '12 to 1,024 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$41.21	-0.84 -2.00%	$41.71	$43.02	-4.21%	546,674 72.37%	755,400
Most Recent Note for HDB - 1/15/2013 12:05:29 PM Still 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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HMC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Honda Motor Co Ltd Adr	$38.00	-0.48 -1.25%	$38.09	$39.35	-3.43%	394,819 65.97%	598,500
Most Recent Note for HMC - 1/15/2013 12:07:25 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today after a 10-month cup shaped base.
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$11.45	-0.37 -3.13%	$11.70	$11.98	-4.42%	809,093 64.99%	1,244,900
Most Recent Note for KKD - 1/15/2013 12:11:48 PM Retreating today from another new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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LEN - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Lennar Corp Cl A	$40.29	-0.73 -1.78%	$41.30	$42.00	-4.07%	7,321,243 155.64%	4,704,100
Most Recent Note for LEN - 1/15/2013 12:15:44 PM Pulling back with above average volume today after recently wedging to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 11/09/12 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases, however its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05."
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$12.60	-0.18 -1.41%	$12.85	$12.87	-2.10%	97,426 68.23%	142,800
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 1/15/2013 12:17:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap up and another volume-driven gain on the prior session. Held its ground after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, and prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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NCR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service N C R Corp	$27.29	+0.15 0.55%	$27.50	$27.50	-0.76%	1,923,467 117.59%	1,635,700
Most Recent Note for NCR - 1/15/2013 12:26:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, adding gains this week with higher volume after wedging higher in the past week without great volume behind prior gains into new high territory. Earnings were +12% on +6% sales in the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and included a downturn in FY '09.
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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$12.64	-0.05 -0.39%	$12.69	$12.97	-2.54%	178,036 58.87%	302,400
Most Recent Note for NXST - 1/15/2013 12:29:45 PM Rebounding near its 52-week high with a recent spurt of gains. Found support above its 200 DMA during a deep consolidation, meanwhile it also completed a Secondary Offering on 11/29/12 since last noted in the 11/15/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are 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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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$24.89	+0.23 0.93%	$24.98	$24.98	-0.36%	19,507 58.93%	33,100
Most Recent Note for OABC - 1/15/2013 12:30:25 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory with today's 10th consecutive small gain. 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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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$34.11	-0.10 -0.29%	$34.23	$34.92	-2.32%	749,176 96.10%	779,600
Most Recent Note for PKI - 1/15/2013 12:31:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line again since noted in the 12/10/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +5% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Recent quarterly earnings comparisons showed deceleration and the Mar '12 period came in just below the +25% minimum earnings increase."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$30.92	-0.71 -2.24%	$31.72	$33.13	-6.67%	1,435,485 58.88%	2,438,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 1/15/2013 12:32:31 PM Pulled back with heavy volume on the prior session, retreating from its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted "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. 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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RKUS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Ruckus Wireless Inc	$22.57	+0.86 3.96%	$23.25	$23.80	-5.17%	422,566 59.80%	706,600
Most Recent Note for RKUS - 1/15/2013 12:35:41 PM Rallying near its 52-week high today after a brief consolidation following a streak of gains for new highs. It rallied further into new high territory but did not form a sound base pattern since last noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern after its 11/16/12 IPO at $15."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$35.71	+0.38 1.08%	$36.19	$37.57	-4.95%	1,336,543 77.93%	1,715,100
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/15/2013 12:37:25 PM Making a stand near its 50 DMA line with a gain today following a streak of 6 consecutive small losses with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Syngenta Ag Adr	$83.30	+0.64 0.77%	$83.50	$83.90	-0.72%	159,162 89.07%	178,700
Most Recent Note for SYT - 1/15/2013 12:37:51 PM No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings were +10% in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, yet it failed to impress since noted in the 6/30/11 mid-day report - 'This Switzerland-based giant in the Chemicals - Agricultural industry group has endured some distributional pressure after reaching new all-time highs in recent weeks. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) was strong in years past, but flattened out from FY '08 through FY '10. Waning ownership interest from top-rated funds (I criteria) is another cause for concern. It is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's models of past great winners.'"
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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$96.10	-0.70 -0.72%	$96.20	$97.55	-1.49%	593,827 155.41%	382,100
Most Recent Note for TM - 1/15/2013 12:38:26 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Gapped up again today for a 3rd consecutive session and another new 52-week high after technically breaking out from an orderly base on 12/18/12 with a solid gap up gain."
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$130.30	-1.53 -1.16%	$131.26	$133.57	-2.45%	18,837 72.45%	26,000
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 1/15/2013 12:40:30 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. It showed bullish action since last noted in the 12/21/12 mid-day report - "The 2 most recent quarters through Sep '12 show sales and earnings increases that are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. There was a special dividend paid that impacted share prices as of 11/15/12."
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$19.52	+0.52 2.74%	$19.86	$19.86	-1.71%	70,797 68.54%	103,300
Most Recent Note for WD - 1/15/2013 12:42:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain following a "breakaway gap" on 1/10/13 with above average volume, technically rallying from an orderly base pattern. Found support near 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 (C criteria)."
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XXIA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate I X I A	$19.97	+0.73 3.79%	$19.99	$19.99	-0.10%	656,594 109.76%	598,200
Most Recent Note for XXIA - 1/15/2013 12:43:12 PM Rallying again today after a gap up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain, hitting 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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