Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 19th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2012
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DOW 12610.47 31.52 (0.25%) | NASDAQ 2790.87 21.19 (0.77%) | S&P 500 1314.71 6.67 (0.51%)

Time of Screening : 1/19/2012 11:39:03 AM Report Released : 1/19/2012 12:41:14 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
CATM - NASDAQ Cardtronics Inc	$27.87	+1.28 4.80%	$28.30	710,263 208.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 340,900	$28.74 -3.04%	12/23/2011	$28.64	PP = $28.56 MB = $29.99
Most Recent Note - 1/19/2012 11:46:41 AM Y - Considerable gain today with above average volume following a new analyst buy rating. Rallying above its 50 DMA line, helping its technical stance improve with a 3rd consecutive gain. Color code was changed to yellow while approaching its previously cited pivot point and trading within close striking distance of its 52-week high. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/23/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARLP - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining Alliance Res Partners Lp	$78.10	-0.51 -0.65%	$78.74	$84.10	-7.13%	38,608 64.13%	60,200
Most Recent Note for ARLP - 1/19/2012 11:42:04 AM No overhead supply remains to act as resistance yet it has paused after rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 1/06/12 mid-day report - "This MLP in the Energy - Coal industry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been strong following a downturn in FY '08. Its +12% earnings increase for the Jun '11 quarter was below the +25% guideline of the fact-based investment system, however most recent quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases."
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ATLS - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Atlas Energy Lp	$25.75	-0.65 -2.44%	$26.45	$27.86	-7.59%	342,539 96.79%	353,900
Most Recent Note for ATLS - 1/19/2012 11:45:41 AM Consolidating above prior chart highs in the $25 area after recently inching to a new 52-week high. Enduring mild distributional pressure since last noted in the 1/10/12 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 4/11/08 mid-day report."
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CFX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Colfax Corp	$34.10	+0.79 2.37%	$34.12	$34.12	-0.06%	408,191 58.60%	696,600
Most Recent Note for CFX - 1/19/2012 11:49:11 AM Wedging higher without great volume conviction after holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 1/13/12 mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '11 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases with impressive acceleration, however the downward turn in FY '09 and FY '10 earnings (A criteria) is a concern."
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EXXI - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Energy Xxi Ltd	$34.50	+0.66 1.95%	$34.52	$37.20	-7.26%	480,400 60.93%	788,500
Most Recent Note for EXXI - 1/19/2012 11:52:30 AM Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. Within close striking distance of its 52-week high while wedging higher without great volume conviction behind its gains.
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FARO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Faro Technologies Inc	$56.01	+0.28 0.50%	$56.50	$57.30	-2.25%	59,103 60.81%	97,200
Most Recent Note for FARO - 1/19/2012 11:53:45 AM Holding its ground today after spiking considerably higher on the prior session for another new 52-week high, adding to the recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +171% on +43% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Fundamentals do not meet guidelines of the fact-based investment system, especially after a loss in FY '09. It was noted 10/30/07 -'Questionable annual earnings history (not a strong A).'"
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FAST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Fastenal Co	$45.47	-0.06 -0.13%	$45.99	$47.59	-4.45%	1,294,238 62.31%	2,077,200
Most Recent Note for FAST - 1/19/2012 11:54:58 AM Gapped down on the prior session, reversing from its 52-week high and breaking a 4 session winning streak. It is extended from its prior highs in the $37 area after mostly bullish action and a strong +36% earnings increase on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, results reported since noted in the 11/03/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings increases improving, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/08."
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FUL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Fuller H B Co	$25.76	-0.41 -1.57%	$25.84	$26.28	-1.98%	709,490 192.07%	369,400
Most Recent Note for FUL - 1/19/2012 12:01:54 PM Up from earlier lows after gapping down today, pulling back from its 52-week high after 9 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +33% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "The May and August '11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KEX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Kirby Corp	$69.78	+1.45 2.11%	$69.86	$69.90	-0.18%	258,545 65.50%	394,700
Most Recent Note for KEX - 1/19/2012 12:05:12 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Chart support level to watch is its 50 DMA line. Healthy action above that short-term average has followed its considerable "breakaway gap" since noted in the 10/27/11 mid-day report - "Hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +65% on +100% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, its second consecutive strong quarterly report. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings results and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/12/2008. Traded up as much as +21.5% after first featured at $50.74 in the 3/18/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here)."
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NGLS - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Targa Resources Prtnrs	$38.45	+0.08 0.21%	$38.55	$39.84	-3.49%	287,674 86.39%	333,000
Most Recent Note for NGLS - 1/19/2012 12:07:58 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 1/18/12 while perched at its 52-week high. Found support above prior stubborn resistance in the $36 area that defines chart support along with its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +121% on +41% above average volume for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This MLP showed big earnings in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters but its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NSC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Norfolk Southern Corp	$77.24	+0.91 1.19%	$77.31	$78.50	-1.61%	1,397,804 58.05%	2,407,900
Most Recent Note for NSC - 1/19/2012 12:10:53 PM Still perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground. The 1/13/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +34% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Latest quarterly earnings and sales increases have been near the guidelines of the fact-based system, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. Several Transportation - Rail companies have currently been showing reassuring leadership (the L criteria)."
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OAS - NYSE - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Oasis Petroleum Inc	$34.44	-0.99 -2.79%	$34.81	$36.15	-4.73%	950,602 71.93%	1,321,600
Most Recent Note for OAS - 1/19/2012 12:15:13 PM Volume-driven gains helped it rally to challenge its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year-ago losses. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history shows losses in prior years, not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$51.45	-0.04 -0.08%	$51.69	$52.06	-1.17%	1,227,818 63.06%	1,947,100
Most Recent Note for ROST - 1/19/2012 12:20:57 PM Recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Last noted in the mid-day report on 1/05/12 with a volume-driven gain - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"
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SNPS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Synopsys Inc	$28.85	+0.36 1.26%	$28.88	$29.35	-1.70%	523,239 59.08%	885,600
Most Recent Note for SNPS - 1/19/2012 12:24:07 PM On track today for a 10th consecutive small gain with below average volume, inching to within striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TMK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance Torchmark Corp	$44.93	+0.38 0.85%	$44.93	$45.37	-0.97%	881,421 69.31%	1,271,700
Most Recent Note for TMK - 1/19/2012 12:25:56 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 12/20/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales and earnings history has not been a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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UNP - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Union Pacific Corp	$114.08	+4.26 3.88%	$114.82	$114.82	-0.64%	2,596,035 100.97%	2,571,200
Most Recent Note for UNP - 1/19/2012 12:34:21 PM Gapped up today for new 52-week and all-time highs. It reported earnings +28% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. This Transportation - Rail firm's 2 prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY '09.
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VOXX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Voxx Intl Corp Cl A	$12.40	+0.06 0.49%	$12.68	$12.68	-2.21%	96,113 74.51%	129,000
Most Recent Note for VOXX - 1/19/2012 12:36:02 PM Up yet again today for another new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly since a considerable gap up gain noted on 1/10/12 for a new 52-week high, rallying unhindered by overhead supply. Reported earnings +105% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings increases improving but its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$74.80	+2.14 2.94%	$75.08	$75.08	-0.38%	151,456 64.86%	233,500
Most Recent Note for WAB - 1/19/2012 12:39:30 PM Gapped up today for new 52-week and all-time highs, with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks since last noted in the 11/11/11 mid-day report after rebounding from a deep consolidation below its 50 and 200 DMA lines - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, yet the 3 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (Mar, Jun, Sep '11) satisfied the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$40.34	+0.97 2.46%	$40.44	$42.53	-5.15%	170,730 84.98%	200,900
Most Recent Note for WES - 1/19/2012 12:40:39 PM Endured recent distributional pressure while slumping near its 50 DMA line. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/20/11. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Master Limited Partnership's quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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