Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, January 20th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2012
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DOW 12685.66 61.68 (0.49%) | NASDAQ 2783.04 -5.29 (-0.19%) | S&P 500 1311.43 -3.07 (-0.23%)

Time of Screening : 1/20/2012 11:49:05 AM Report Released : 1/20/2012 12:57:17 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$73.79	+1.58 2.19%	$74.75	2,846,735 82.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,441,000	$75.11 -1.76%	12/20/2011	$66.68	PP = $68.35 MB = $71.77
Most Recent Note - 1/20/2012 12:04:47 PM G - Today's gain has it challenging its 52-week high hit on Tuesday and trading within close striking distance of its all-time high ($77.39 in Aug '08). Prior highs in the $68 area define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/29/2011. Click here.
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ISRG - NASDAQ Intuitive Surgical Inc	$438.97	-35.68 -7.52%	$449.78	967,317 313.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 308,500	$476.49 -7.87%	12/20/2011	$442.43	PP = $449.16 MB = $471.62
Most Recent Note - 1/20/2012 12:20:27 PM Y - Gapped down today, raising concerns as it traded below prior lows and below its 50 DMA line following earnings news. Reported earnings +24% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/18/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$58.48	-0.97 -1.63%	$59.46	$59.61	-1.90%	41,332 68.66%	60,200
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 1/20/2012 11:52:06 AM Pulling back today after wedging higher for the past week without great volume conviction behind its gains. The 1/09/12 mid-day report noted - "Inching to new 52-week high territory after a 9-month reverse-head-and-shoulders base pattern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ASR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aeroportuario Adr	$64.28	+0.67 1.05%	$64.83	$64.83	-0.85%	33,445 58.57%	57,100
Most Recent Note for ASR - 1/20/2012 11:55:56 AM Today's gain is adding to a recent spurt of gains without great volume conviction as it has wedged to new 52-week highs. Earnings and sales growth has not been strong and steady in past quarterly comparisons, and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is below the investment system's guidelines.
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AZO - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Autozone Inc	$347.12	+0.62 0.18%	$350.55	$347.48	-0.11%	379,240 113.21%	335,000
Most Recent Note for AZO - 1/20/2012 11:56:59 AM Inching higher for another new 52-week high today while trading up for a 12th consecutive gain. Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line following a recent "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$119.30	+2.52 2.16%	$119.56	$120.66	-1.13%	1,776,887 118.33%	1,501,600
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 1/20/2012 12:01:06 PM Approaching its 52-week high with today's gain helping it rise from an orderly base pattern. Last noted in the 1/11/12 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system, still. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in October 2007 mid-day reports after a huge gap up on news if had interested buyers including Carl Icahn."
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FUL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Fuller H B Co	$26.97	+0.65 2.47%	$27.23	$27.23	-0.95%	254,663 65.33%	389,800
Most Recent Note for FUL - 1/20/2012 12:08:07 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its 12th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $25 area. 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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HCP - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities H C P Inc	$40.78	-0.60 -1.45%	$41.53	$42.42	-3.87%	1,753,368 65.97%	2,657,900
Most Recent Note for HCP - 1/20/2012 12:10:36 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady for this REIT that owns healthcare-related facilities.
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$91.37	-3.57 -3.76%	$94.36	$96.46	-5.28%	1,187,298 89.32%	1,329,200
Most Recent Note for HUM - 1/20/2012 12:12:52 PM Pulling back from the new all-time high hit earlier this week. Showed bullish action above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 11/01/11 mid-day report after technically breaking out of a 17-week "double bottom" base pattern during which it found support near its 200 DMA line - "Strength and leadership (L criteria) in the HMO group is a reassuring sign. Sub par sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases raise fundamental concerns. Its annual earnings history is marred by a downturn in FY '08 earnings after years of steady growth."
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INTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Intel Corp	$26.03	+0.40 1.56%	$26.16	$26.16	-0.50%	57,282,484 113.87%	50,304,300
Most Recent Note for INTC - 1/20/2012 12:15:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +33% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$14.99	+0.48 3.31%	$15.24	$15.24	-1.64%	359,433 71.03%	506,000
Most Recent Note for INVN - 1/20/2012 12:17:11 PM Hitting yet another new high today with its 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its 11/16/11 IPO was priced at $8 per share, and the firm's limited history is a concern. It hails from the Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing group which currently is low ranked, meanwhile the investment system calls for investors to choose buy candidates from a leading industry group (L criteria) that is ranked in the top quartile."
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LTC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities L T C Properties Inc	$31.70	+0.06 0.19%	$31.79	$32.25	-1.71%	104,113 62.42%	166,800
Most Recent Note for LTC - 1/20/2012 12:23:11 PM This REIT that invests in healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ORLY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores O Reilly Automotive Inc	$83.51	-1.27 -1.50%	$85.09	$85.32	-2.12%	644,553 73.82%	873,200
Most Recent Note for ORLY - 1/20/2012 12:26:08 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line on pullbacks and continued rallying for new all-time highs since last noted in the 11/07/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +8% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases had decelerated to below the +25% range in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters and sales revenues have been in the +5-13% range in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Several auto-parts firms are showing concurrent leadership, which is a common theme whenever economic conditions pressure more consumers into repairing their clunkers rather than buying new cars they cannot afford. Its annual earnings history has been sluggish (A criteria)."
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RYN - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Rayonier Inc Reit	$46.84	-0.66 -1.39%	$47.48	$47.56	-1.51%	476,276 58.24%	817,800
Most Recent Note for RYN - 1/20/2012 12:31:38 PM This REIT focused on timber and real estate is on track for its 8th consecutive weekly gain and recently wedged to new 52-week highs without great volume conviction. Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings above the +25% guideline however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
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TNH - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Terra Nitrogen Co Lp	$188.01	-2.99 -1.57%	$191.00	$199.50	-5.76%	39,440 72.10%	54,700
Most Recent Note for TNH - 1/20/2012 12:35:06 PM Encountered distributional pressure recently yet it remains perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +179% on +49% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its high was hit when noted in the 8/31/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +78% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and recent quarters were strong, but its up and down annual earnings (questionable A) history remains a fundamental concern. There is a small supply of only 4.26 million shares in its float, which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling."
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VAR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Varian Medical Systems	$68.98	-2.72 -3.79%	$71.05	$72.19	-4.45%	883,606 92.78%	952,400
Most Recent Note for VAR - 1/20/2012 12:40:47 PM Encountering distributional pressure today while perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. Sales revenues and earnings increases have been below guidelines in its quarterly comparisons while it has maintained a slow and steady annual earnings history. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 10/26/10 mid-day report.
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VOXX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Voxx Intl Corp Cl A	$12.40	+0.28 2.31%	$12.43	$12.68	-2.21%	109,242 81.52%	134,000
Most Recent Note for VOXX - 1/20/2012 12:42:37 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly and continued rallying unhindered by overhead supply since a considerable gap up gain noted on 1/10/12. 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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YUM - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Yum! Brands Inc	$62.61	+0.14 0.22%	$63.44	$63.44	-1.31%	2,469,801 74.47%	3,316,300
Most Recent Note for YUM - 1/20/2012 12:48:16 PM This Louisville, KY based fast food goliath has been inching steadily into new all-time high territory. The 1/05/12 mid-day report repeated prior fundamental concerns as it was again noted - "Sales and earnings are well below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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