Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/22/2013 12:08:08 PM Report Released : 1/22/2013 1:07:53 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANCX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Access National Corp	$14.87	+0.51 3.52%	$14.99	$14.99	-0.83%	25,391 103.64%	24,500
Most Recent Note for ANCX - 1/22/2013 12:10:40 PM Hitting a new 52-week highs with today's volume-driven gain. It made little progress above previous resistance since noted in the prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$235.48	+1.55 0.66%	$236.43	$236.43	-0.40%	598,215 81.82%	731,100
Most Recent Note for BLK - 1/22/2013 12:11:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap and volume-driven gains last week. 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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BRLI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Bio Reference Labs Inc	$30.70	+0.80 2.68%	$31.08	$32.86	-6.57%	301,008 101.11%	297,700
Most Recent Note for BRLI - 1/22/2013 12:16:33 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's considerable gain backed by above average volume. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deeper consolidation then rebounded since last noted in the 11/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "Its 50 DMA line may now act as a resistance level after damaging distributional action in recent weeks. Based on weakness it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$18.45	+0.29 1.60%	$18.48	$18.67	-1.18%	31,173 86.11%	36,200
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/22/2013 12:17:49 PM Trading up again today after hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. 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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DAKT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Daktronics Inc	$11.33	-0.01 -0.09%	$11.50	$11.94	-5.11%	151,808 87.90%	172,700
Most Recent Note for DAKT - 1/22/2013 12:19:16 PM Encountered mild distributional pressure after recently rallying to a new 52-week high. Last noted in the 12/26/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/12/07 mid-day report."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$70.34	+4.52 6.87%	$71.22	$71.22	-1.24%	2,808,187 136.80%	2,052,700
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/22/2013 12:20:56 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Sep '12 quarter marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08."
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FCFS - NASDAQ - Finance-Consumer Loans FirstCash Holdings Inc	$51.74	+0.14 0.27%	$51.81	$51.81	-0.14%	125,407 75.73%	165,600
Most Recent Note for FCFS - 1/22/2013 12:25:18 PM Wedging up within close striking distance of its all-time high with today's 7th consecutive small gain. Fundamentals are sub par today with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/23/11.
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$31.09	+0.73 2.40%	$31.16	$31.16	-0.22%	289,161 96.16%	300,700
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 1/22/2013 12:29:23 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Held its ground stubbornly and made steady progress through previously noted - "overhead supply up through the $29* level."* Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$18.62	+0.04 0.22%	$18.89	$19.48	-4.41%	120,748 94.11%	128,300
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 1/22/2013 12:31:08 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Held its ground since last noted in the 1/14/13 mid-day report - "Adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$12.68	+0.60 4.97%	$12.69	$12.79	-0.86%	1,298,052 100.38%	1,293,100
Most Recent Note for KKD - 1/22/2013 12:31:50 PM Rallying today for yet another new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Recent quarters through Oct '12 show sales and earnings improving, but its prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$15.50	+0.77 5.23%	$16.15	$16.15	-4.03%	133,462 125.79%	106,100
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 1/22/2013 12:34:05 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during an orderly base formed since last noted in the 11/15/12 mid-day report - "It still faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$37.20	+1.37 3.82%	$37.24	$37.29	-0.24%	102,268 83.76%	122,100
Most Recent Note for PJC - 1/22/2013 12:35:51 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Its Sep '12 quarterly report showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period, however, negative comparisons in prior quarters are the reason prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $44* area."*
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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$38.62	-1.41 -3.51%	$39.25	$40.24	-4.04%	1,709,489 242.45%	705,100
Most Recent Note for PKG - 1/22/2013 12:39:26 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +53% on +13% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales revenues growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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PLUS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Eplus Inc	$46.60	+0.89 1.95%	$46.92	$46.92	-0.68%	15,929 77.70%	20,500
Most Recent Note for PLUS - 1/22/2013 12:41:08 PM The 2 latest quarters through Sep '12 showed great sales and earnings increases, but its prior history is below guidelines (C and A criteria).
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PPG - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates P P G Industries	$142.60	-0.13 -0.09%	$143.74	$143.74	-0.79%	1,837,306 95.36%	1,926,700
Most Recent Note for PPG - 1/22/2013 12:41:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$7.74	+0.32 4.31%	$7.81	$7.81	-0.92%	24,615,172 150.89%	16,313,300
Most Recent Note for RF - 1/22/2013 12:44:04 PM Touched a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain, rallying from an orderly cup-with-handle type base pattern. Reported greatly improved earnings for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, however sales revenues were -4%. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$11.92	+0.82 7.39%	$11.94	$12.05	-1.08%	164,908 76.28%	216,200
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 1/22/2013 12:46:16 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however it is very extended from any sound base pattern following a spurt of volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Reported earnings +300% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted -"Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases, but its prior earnings history has been erratic and 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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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$51.39	+2.64 5.42%	$51.75	$51.75	-0.70%	1,458,129 138.71%	1,051,200
Most Recent Note for SODA - 1/22/2013 12:48:15 PM This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems is hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $79* area. It has earned high ranks based on its strong quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."*
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SSYS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Stratasys Ltd	$91.86	+2.17 2.42%	$92.00	$92.00	-0.15%	635,793 100.19%	634,600
Most Recent Note for SSYS - 1/22/2013 12:52:45 PM Rallying for a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line during an abrupt pullback, then continued rising after breaking out from a 15-week base with volume running at an above average pace behind its considerable gain when last noted in the 11/26/12 mid-day report. Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline in the 3 most recent comparisons satisfy the C criteria. A downward turn in its FY '09 earnings is an obvious flaw with respect to the investment system's A criteria. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 221 in Dec '11 to 265 in Dec '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It is an interesting turn around story with a small supply of only 21.3 million shares (S criteria) outstanding. Longtime members may recall that SSYS was long ago (2003) featured in our monthly newsletter and special reports.
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TIS - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper &; Paper Products Orchids Paper Products	$21.76	-0.30 -1.36%	$22.05	$22.43	-2.99%	26,726 78.61%	34,000
Most Recent Note for TIS - 1/22/2013 12:58:11 PM Encountering distributional pressure today. Wedged to new 52-week highs last week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recently hit a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains while challenging 2009-10 highs in the $22 area. Its small supply of only 5.46 million shares in the public float could contribute to greater price volatility. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 have shown sub par sales revenues growth even while recent earnings increases have been strong and well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$56.18	+0.72 1.30%	$56.30	$56.33	-0.27%	734,857 82.80%	887,500
Most Recent Note for UHS - 1/22/2013 12:59:50 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Getting more extended from any sound base after additional gains with greater volume conviction since noted in the prior mid-day reports - "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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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$12.06	+0.20 1.69%	$12.44	$12.44	-3.05%	66,756 185.43%	36,000
Most Recent Note for USCR - 1/22/2013 1:02:46 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. 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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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$20.92	+0.14 0.67%	$20.98	$21.18	-1.23%	93,495 84.53%	110,600
Most Recent Note for WD - 1/22/2013 1:03:32 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its 7th consecutive volume-driven gain following a "breakaway gap" on 1/10/13 with above average volume, technically rallying from an orderly base pattern. Found support near 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 (C criteria)."
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WDC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Western Digital Corp	$47.29	+2.48 5.53%	$47.44	$47.45	-0.34%	4,561,524 118.47%	3,850,300
Most Recent Note for WDC - 1/22/2013 1:07:10 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high and trading above its 2010 high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons, but fundamental concerns remain. It rebounded impressively after another deep slump below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/14/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines. Results have been erratic since a previously noted downturn in FY '09 earnings damaged its previously good annual (A criteria) growth history."
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