Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/16/2013 11:49:45 AM Report Released : 1/16/2013 12:43:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$44.39	-2.48 -5.28%	$46.64	602,803 193.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 311,000	$48.19 -7.88%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2013 12:28:03 PM G - Down considerably today for a 3rd loss with above average volume in a 4-day span after getting extended from prior highs in the $40 area which define support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above prior highs following a technical breakout from a sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/9/2013. 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	$40.57	+0.04 0.10%	$40.64	$42.55	-4.65%	1,791,730 82.19%	2,179,900
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 1/16/2013 11:51:14 AM Holding its ground today following a gap down on the prior session, 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$6.00	+0.17 2.92%	$6.05	$6.46	-7.12%	31,106 90.42%	34,400
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/16/2013 11:52:33 AM Still 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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$169.32	-5.33 -3.05%	$174.72	$174.96	-3.22%	2,629,632 159.49%	1,648,800
Most Recent Note for CRM - 1/16/2013 11:54:01 AM Retreating from its all-time highs with above average volume behind today's pullback. Prior mid-day reports noted - "For the Oct '12 quarter it reported earnings -3% on +35% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed better earnings growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong. It survived but failed to impress since 10/06/10 when this Computer Software -Enterprise firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$17.00	+0.11 0.65%	$17.05	$17.57	-3.24%	112,723 165.53%	68,100
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 1/16/2013 11:56:02 AM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high while churning above average volume today. The 1/03/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria)."
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GNW - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Genworth Financial Inc	$9.04	+0.91 11.19%	$9.27	$9.68	-6.61%	21,903,912 207.89%	10,536,300
Most Recent Note for GNW - 1/16/2013 11:57:46 AM Gapped up today, approaching its 52-week high. Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Horizon Bancorp In	$20.69	+0.22 1.07%	$20.88	$20.92	-1.10%	28,499 94.68%	30,100
Most Recent Note for HBNC - 1/16/2013 12:00:33 PM Perched near its 52-week high with above average volume behind its gain today. Found support at its 200 DMA line during a deeper consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 8/23/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons show earnings increases above the +25%* guideline but sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria ) history are fundamental flaws."*
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$68.70	-0.12 -0.17%	$68.93	$69.23	-0.77%	480,438 95.59%	502,600
Most Recent Note for INGR - 1/16/2013 12:03:24 PM Perched at its all-time high today after wedging higher in the past week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$53.19	-1.14 -2.09%	$53.75	$58.62	-9.27%	3,000,238 82.39%	3,641,400
Most Recent Note for KORS - 1/16/2013 12:10:30 PM Consolidating above its downward sloping 50 DMA line today, encountering recent distributional pressure. This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong encountered stubborn resistance in the $57 area after pricing another Secondary Offering on 9/25/12. An earlier Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Its strong quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20.
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LNN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Lindsay Corporation	$90.42	-0.76 -0.83%	$91.48	$91.52	-1.20%	92,398 71.85%	128,600
Most Recent Note for LNN - 1/16/2013 12:11:43 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following volume-driven gains last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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NUTR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Nutraceutical Intl Corp	$16.76	+0.01 0.03%	$16.78	$17.10	-2.02%	24,672 80.63%	30,600
Most Recent Note for NUTR - 1/16/2013 12:15:02 PM Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines today. Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high territory following recent volume-driven gains after paying a special dividend. Fundamentals are below guidelines of the investment system today for this vitamin and dietary supplement maker which was long ago (back in 2004) on the Featured Stocks list.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$176.61	+1.53 0.87%	$177.95	$177.95	-0.75%	267,266 68.42%	390,600
Most Recent Note for NVO - 1/16/2013 12:17:20 PM Hitting a new all-time high today with its 9th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +34% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 193 in Dec '11 to 213 in Dec '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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PERI - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Perion Networks Ltd	$12.71	+0.52 4.27%	$13.10	$13.10	-2.98%	599,241 208.29%	287,700
Most Recent Note for PERI - 1/16/2013 12:18:15 PM Today it is adding another volume-driven gain to its recent spurt of gains for new 52-week and all-time highs after the company recently gave encouraging guidance. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Although it has earned high ranks, its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PPG - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates P P G Industries	$138.34	-1.79 -1.28%	$139.69	$142.87	-3.17%	1,359,167 80.86%	1,680,800
Most Recent Note for PPG - 1/16/2013 12:19:36 PM Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$40.41	+0.92 2.33%	$41.17	$41.17	-1.85%	246,742 111.60%	221,100
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 1/16/2013 12:20:42 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today. Earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but its prior growth was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 11/15/12.
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PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$47.35	+0.14 0.30%	$47.44	$48.16	-1.68%	146,794 74.86%	196,100
Most Recent Note for PTP - 1/16/2013 12:23:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Its earnings and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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RKUS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Ruckus Wireless Inc	$24.62	+0.41 1.69%	$25.68	$25.68	-4.13%	648,924 90.86%	714,200
Most Recent Note for RKUS - 1/16/2013 12:27:20 PM Off earlier highs after hitting another new 52-week high today, tallying a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. It did not form a sound base pattern since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Limited history is a concern after its 11/16/12 IPO at $15."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$42.68	-0.08 -0.19%	$42.78	$42.80	-0.28%	22,674 79.56%	28,500
Most Recent Note for RUK - 1/16/2013 12:30:19 PM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support while recently consolidating above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line in the $40 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$38.15	+1.74 4.77%	$38.43	$38.43	-0.74%	2,261,800 129.33%	1,748,800
Most Recent Note for STZ - 1/16/2013 12:31:49 PM Hit a new 52-week high after gapping up today for a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain after making a stand near its 50 DMA line 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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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$95.08	-1.35 -1.40%	$95.49	$97.55	-2.53%	397,621 99.53%	399,500
Most Recent Note for TM - 1/16/2013 12:34:52 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high today after recently encountering distributional pressure. Technically broke out from an orderly base on 12/18/12 with a solid gap up gain, however prior mid-day report noted - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$11.83	+0.40 3.50%	$11.99	$11.99	-1.33%	51,767 156.40%	33,100
Most Recent Note for USCR - 1/16/2013 12:35:50 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains. It showed bullish action since recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is 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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VPFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Viewpoint Financial Grp	$21.31	-0.05 -0.22%	$21.40	$21.99	-3.08%	304,427 161.33%	188,700
Most Recent Note for VPFG - 1/16/2013 12:37:54 PM Churning above average volume while consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. 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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XXIA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate I X I A	$19.58	-1.16 -5.59%	$20.74	$20.79	-5.82%	717,005 110.67%	647,900
Most Recent Note for XXIA - 1/16/2013 12:41:11 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today after 2 considerable volume-driven gains into new high territory. Reported earnings +25% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Its Jun and Sep '12 quarterly results showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following a streak of 4 sub par quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/20/05.
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$19.94	+0.42 2.15%	$19.98	$20.32	-1.87%	17,085,080 74.50%	22,934,300
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 1/16/2013 12:43:37 PM Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Encountered distributional pressure last week after making little progress above near multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line.
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