Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 18th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2013
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DOW 13581.12 -14.9 (-0.11%) | NASDAQ 3125.35 -10.65 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 1477.27 -3.67 (-0.25%)

Time of Screening : 1/18/2013 11:49:07 AM Report Released : 1/18/2013 1:02:05 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.82	-0.09 -0.57%	$15.92	163,632 73.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 223,300	$16.90 -6.39%	12/3/2012	$15.20	PP = $16.31 MB = $17.13
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2013 12:06:45 PM Y - Trading near its 50 DMA line (now $15.79) today following a gap down and loss with above average volume on the prior session. That important short-term average acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent. 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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CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$39.87	-0.08 -0.20%	$40.05	8,530,037 75.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 11,281,100	$40.05 -0.45%	12/3/2012	$37.08	PP = $38.06 MB = $39.96
Most Recent Note - 1/18/2013 12:08:06 PM G - Color code was changed to green after rallying to its "max buy" level. Perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior highs in the $38 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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
AEGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Aegion Corp	$23.28	-0.17 -0.72%	$23.47	$23.49	-0.89%	142,757 67.85%	210,400
Most Recent Note for AEGN - 1/18/2013 11:55:26 AM Perched at its 52-week high today, yet it faces some resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$38.66	-2.66 -6.44%	$40.13	$41.70	-7.29%	228,906 147.40%	155,300
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 1/18/2013 11:57:29 AM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Recently rallied from an orderly base pattern. The 1/09/13 mid-day report noted - "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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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$231.85	-0.15 -0.06%	$233.72	$234.46	-1.11%	695,002 96.27%	721,900
Most Recent Note for BLK - 1/18/2013 12:00:02 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today following a gap up on the prior session. Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$13.15	+0.12 0.92%	$13.20	$13.54	-2.88%	28,773 94.96%	30,300
Most Recent Note for BSET - 1/18/2013 12:02:56 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, adding to a recent spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +317% on +21% sales revenues for the Nov '12 quarter. Tested support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/09/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$18.15	+0.73 4.19%	$18.23	$18.45	-1.63%	84,269 253.82%	33,200
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/18/2013 12:09:09 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain 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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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$53.99	-0.18 -0.33%	$54.50	$54.88	-1.62%	6,599,408 66.94%	9,858,600
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 1/18/2013 12:11:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Reported 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 noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report with caution - "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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FEIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics F E I Co	$59.57	+1.75 3.03%	$59.63	$59.66	-0.15%	200,722 79.62%	252,100
Most Recent Note for FEIC - 1/18/2013 12:14:21 PM Considerable gain for a new 52-week high today. Held its ground following a volume-driven breakout gain on 1/02/13. The 1/14/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking 4 consecutive quarters below the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth. Found support above its 200 DMA line in recent months after weak action and deteriorating fundamentals prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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GS - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Goldman Sachs Group Inc	$143.41	+2.40 1.70%	$143.96	$143.96	-0.38%	4,019,989 96.79%	4,153,300
Most Recent Note for GS - 1/18/2013 12:19:00 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported strong sales and earnings for the Dec '12 quarter, however prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons versus the year ago periods were erratic. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$66.53	-1.59 -2.33%	$67.70	$69.31	-4.01%	257,864 58.78%	438,700
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 1/18/2013 12:21:10 PM Small gap down today, retreating from a new 52-week high hit this week. Held its ground following a special dividend when noted in the 12/19/12 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +23% on +21% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Reported earnings +14% on +13% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based system. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$513.85	-9.50 -1.82%	$521.50	$532.47	-3.50%	483,001 68.21%	708,100
Most Recent Note for MA - 1/18/2013 12:24:12 PM Pulling back from new 52-week and all-time highs hit last week, encountering some distributional pressure. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, continuing a worrisome trend of decelerating sales and earnings. Endured distributional pressure while retreating from all-time highs following volume-driven gains which had helped it rally from a sound base pattern when last noted in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline, and also its weakest increases in a streak of 7 quarters. Found support well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.'"
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$48.53	-0.02 -0.03%	$48.62	$48.62	-0.20%	220,747 73.73%	299,400
Most Recent Note for MSG - 1/18/2013 12:27:47 PM Inching to new 52-week highs after recently holding its ground stubbornly above support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$58.52	+0.48 0.82%	$58.97	$58.97	-0.77%	1,410,282 88.94%	1,585,700
Most Recent Note for MSI - 1/18/2013 12:33:00 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly sales revenues growth has been lackluster. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving from a deep downturn in FY '07 and '08. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$61.33	+0.23 0.38%	$61.55	$62.18	-1.37%	51,803 111.89%	46,300
Most Recent Note for PAC - 1/18/2013 12:36:41 PM This Mexican operator of 12 airports wedged to new 52-week high territory this week following a consolidation after a "negative reversal" on 1/03/13. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its sales revenue growth history is below guidelines, but improving in recent quarters through Sep '12 along with stronger earnings."
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PPG - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates P P G Industries	$141.51	-0.47 -0.33%	$143.01	$143.01	-1.05%	1,216,010 66.11%	1,839,500
Most Recent Note for PPG - 1/18/2013 12:39:27 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. The 1/16/13 mid-day report noted - "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	$43.80	-0.42 -0.95%	$44.60	$44.60	-1.79%	144,261 58.19%	247,900
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 1/18/2013 12:42:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from prior highs after technically breaking out with considerable volume-driven gains this week. Prior mid-day reports 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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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$15.51	+0.23 1.51%	$15.70	$15.75	-1.52%	126,544 185.01%	68,400
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 1/18/2013 12:46:22 PM Rallying near its 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Found prompt support after recently violating its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 9 quarterly earnings comparisons through Sep '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$29.44	+0.13 0.44%	$29.70	$29.75	-1.04%	141,350 84.69%	166,900
Most Recent Note for TRS - 1/18/2013 12:48:02 PM Consolidating in a tight range, stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly earnings increases below the +25%* minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria."*
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$18.00	-0.26 -1.42%	$18.21	$18.35	-1.91%	5,553,251 58.84%	9,437,700
Most Recent Note for TSM - 1/18/2013 12:51:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after recent gains with above average volume and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. The Sep and Dec '12 quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Fundamentally it does not meet the investment system guidelines because prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady.
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$21.82	+0.59 2.78%	$22.10	$22.10	-1.27%	5,702,746 132.33%	4,309,500
Most Recent Note for TSN - 1/18/2013 12:53:16 PM Powering to new 52-week and multi-year highs today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and the lack of sales revenues growth is a concern.
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UTEK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Ultratech Inc	$38.83	+0.81 2.13%	$38.98	$39.42	-1.50%	162,599 77.46%	209,900
Most Recent Note for UTEK - 1/18/2013 12:57:11 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +15% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012, marking its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). Went through a consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rose to new highs since last noted in the 9/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "Faces limited resistance due to overhead supply while now challenging its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 show sales revenues and earnings increases decelerating, and its prior history included a drastic downturn in FY '09 which is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based system."
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V - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Visa Inc Cl A	$157.10	-2.78 -1.74%	$158.53	$162.77	-3.48%	1,913,813 69.92%	2,737,300
Most Recent Note for V - 1/18/2013 12:59:46 PM Small gap down today, retreating from its 52-week and all-time high hit last week. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied further since last noted in the 11/01/12 mid-day report with caution - "Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It showed impressive resilience since technical deterioration and some fundamental concerns led to it being noted and dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."
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XXIA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate I X I A	$19.31	-0.57 -2.87%	$19.62	$20.79	-7.12%	483,222 70.11%	689,200
Most Recent Note for XXIA - 1/18/2013 1:01:52 PM Small gap down today, retreating from its 52-week high after considerable volume-driven gains this week into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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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