Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/17/2013 11:46:01 AM Report Released : 1/17/2013 12:48:09 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.90	-0.41 -2.48%	$16.14	248,817 114.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 217,800	$16.90 -5.95%	12/3/2012	$15.20	PP = $16.31 MB = $17.13
Most Recent Note - 1/17/2013 11:58:24 AM Y - Gapped down today, testing support at its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent, while a damaging violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Reported earnings +54% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record satisfying the C criteria. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/15/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Arbor Realty Trust Inc	$7.08	+0.04 0.57%	$7.11	$7.25	-2.35%	127,144 75.06%	169,400
Most Recent Note for ABR - 1/17/2013 11:47:25 AM The 1/14/13 mid-day report noted - "Erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are satisfied."
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ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$10.80	+0.35 3.35%	$10.80	$10.65	1.41%	93,807 77.02%	121,800
Most Recent Note for ACET - 1/17/2013 11:50:15 AM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain. Tested support at its 50 DMA line during a consolidation since rallying from an orderly base when last noted in the 1/02/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +38% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported sales revenues -8% and yet it grew earnings +31% for the Jun '12 quarter. This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$11.96	-0.64 -5.08%	$12.75	$13.42	-10.88%	157,351 91.86%	171,300
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 1/17/2013 11:51:38 AM Pulling back from its 52 week high with higher volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Prior mid-day reports cautiously noted - "It has rallied considerably from its $6 IPO on 10/10/12. Limited history is a concern."
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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$232.29	+10.05 4.52%	$234.46	$234.46	-0.93%	780,603 111.83%	698,000
Most Recent Note for BLK - 1/17/2013 11:54:29 AM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 1/14/13 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$7.00	+0.10 1.45%	$7.00	$7.05	-0.71%	23,840 99.33%	24,000
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 1/17/2013 11:59:02 AM Rising steadily into new 52-week high territory with today's 13th 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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CVI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing C V R Energy Inc	$51.35	-1.31 -2.49%	$52.95	$53.67	-4.32%	338,931 103.65%	327,000
Most Recent Note for CVI - 1/17/2013 12:04:52 PM Priced a new IPO today raising $600 Million. It is extended from any sound base pattern after recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$54.36	+1.46 2.76%	$54.89	$54.88	-0.95%	14,328,699 151.20%	9,476,800
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 1/17/2013 12:08:46 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation from new highs hit since last noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however sub par fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline. Reported earnings +15% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Growing again after FY '09 marked the first downturn in its strong annual earnings history (the A criteria)."
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FET - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Forum Energy Technology	$25.02	-1.56 -5.87%	$25.42	$26.83	-6.75%	1,530,249 332.74%	459,900
Most Recent Note for FET - 1/17/2013 12:12:03 PM Gapped down today trading near its 50 DMA line, retreating from its 52-week high after the company gave the latest guidance for its FY '12. Reported earnings +5% on +5% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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FUL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Fuller H B Co	$38.90	+2.26 6.17%	$39.04	$39.44	-1.37%	365,087 145.57%	250,800
Most Recent Note for FUL - 1/17/2013 12:15:34 PM Considerable gain today with above average volume, rallying for a new 52-week high and getting extended from any sound base. The 2 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Nov '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY '08, however much higher earnings in FY '07 cause its 5-year earnings "Growth Rate" to only be +5%.
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JPM - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks J P Morgan Chase & Co	$46.47	-0.35 -0.75%	$46.87	$46.87	-0.85%	19,190,835 81.72%	23,483,900
Most Recent Note for JPM - 1/17/2013 12:19:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high today on the right side of a 10-month cup shaped base. Reported earnings +54% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, yet prior quarterly results were erratic. The 12/02/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$40.02	-0.10 -0.25%	$40.40	$41.01	-2.41%	219,502 87.10%	252,000
Most Recent Note for LAD - 1/17/2013 12:23:27 PM Hovering near its all-time high, extended and consolidating above prior highs in the $37 area defining support following a recent technical breakout with volume-driven gains. It has earned high ranks and was noted repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm reported earnings +48% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues and earnings showed improvement in recent quarterly comparisons, but its prior earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$56.00	+1.70 3.13%	$56.14	$56.14	-0.25%	417,565 105.95%	394,100
Most Recent Note for LII - 1/17/2013 12:25:33 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenue growth history below guidelines.
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NTCT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Netscout Systems Inc	$25.93	-1.23 -4.53%	$28.28	$28.28	-8.31%	277,242 119.30%	232,400
Most Recent Note for NTCT - 1/17/2013 12:28:18 PM Hit a new 52-week high then reversed into the red for a loss on higher volume today, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +3% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Multi-year highs acted as stubborn resistance in the $26-27 area.
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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$24.96	-0.54 -2.12%	$25.20	$27.27	-8.47%	1,069,901 173.83%	615,500
Most Recent Note for NTI - 1/17/2013 12:31:01 PM Gapped down today, consolidating above its 50 DMA line after announcing a new Public Offering. Last noted in the 12/18/12 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $14* IPO on 7/26/12."*
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$39.06	-0.29 -0.74%	$39.60	$41.13	-5.03%	29,413 101.42%	29,000
Most Recent Note for OILT - 1/17/2013 12:33:00 PM This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm is consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported better earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago, but in prior quarters its earnings and sales revenues had not shown strong and steady increases."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$14.96	+0.16 1.07%	$14.99	$16.12	-7.21%	171,071 136.42%	125,400
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 1/17/2013 12:36:32 PM Found support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line today after an abrupt reversal from its 52-week high on the prior session with a loss on high volume. Its considerable volume-driven gain on 1/09/13 cleared an orderly base pattern. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted 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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PERI - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Perion Networks Ltd	$12.66	+0.33 2.68%	$12.85	$13.10	-3.36%	259,762 84.67%	306,800
Most Recent Note for PERI - 1/17/2013 12:37:26 PM Today it is adding yet 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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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$34.50	+0.50 1.46%	$34.80	$34.92	-1.22%	642,824 80.21%	801,400
Most Recent Note for PKI - 1/17/2013 12:38:56 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Held its ground while enduring distributional pressure after recent volume-driven gains to new highs. 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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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$43.36	+0.65 1.52%	$43.87	$43.87	-1.16%	264,348 111.54%	237,000
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 1/17/2013 12:41:01 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after technically breaking out with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 1/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$168.59	-1.44 -0.85%	$169.00	$188.95	-10.78%	668,525 79.37%	842,300
Most Recent Note for REGN - 1/17/2013 12:42:31 PM Slumping under its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss. Trading -11.4% off its 52-week high hit when noted in the 11/29/12 mid-day report with caution - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters. Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$54.47	+1.09 2.04%	$54.90	$54.90	-0.79%	784,143 90.67%	864,800
Most Recent Note for UHS - 1/17/2013 12:45:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Getting more extended from any sound base after additional gains with greater volume conviction since last noted in the 1/09/13 mid-day report - "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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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$44.63	-2.50 -5.30%	$45.48	$48.07	-7.16%	2,629,651 236.39%	1,112,400
Most Recent Note for WSM - 1/17/2013 12:47:51 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. It showed similar weak action when last noted in the 11/15/12 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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