Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2013
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DOW 13766.13 53.92 (0.39%) | NASDAQ 3152.13 8.95 (0.28%) | S&P 500 1492 -0.56 (-0.04%)

Time of Screening : 1/23/2013 11:53:39 AM Report Released : 1/23/2013 12:50:22 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$54.98	+0.03 0.05%	$56.28	2,948,905 78.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,743,700	$58.62 -6.21%	1/23/2013	$54.98	PP = $58.72 MB = $61.66
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2013 12:14:57 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/02/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors may watch for volume-driven gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal before taking action. Meanwhile, it is currently consolidating above its downward sloping 50 DMA line and recently encountered distributional pressure. This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong met stubborn resistance in the $57 area and then tested support at its 200 DMA line in the months after pricing another Secondary Offering on 9/25/12. An earlier Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Its strong quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp	$140.34	+5.88 4.37%	$141.00	129,451 160.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 80,500	$141.00 -0.47%	10/8/2012	$118.46	PP = $122.67 MB = $128.80
Most Recent Note - 1/23/2013 12:19:37 PM G - Rallying today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week and all-time highs after an analyst upgrade. Prior reports noted - "Disciplined investors may watch closely for sell signals if holding it and giving it a chance to produce more climactic gains. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line defines near-term chart support to watch where any violation would trigger a technical sell signal." Earnings +23% on +18% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raised concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/14/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BRLI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Bio Reference Labs Inc	$30.43	-0.62 -2.00%	$30.91	$32.86	-7.40%	238,745 78.53%	304,000
Most Recent Note for BRLI - 1/23/2013 11:57:42 AM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance while pulling back today after rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with a considerable gain backed by above average volume on the prior session. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deeper consolidation then rebounded since 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	$19.01	+0.52 2.79%	$19.30	$19.30	-1.53%	54,150 146.35%	37,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 1/23/2013 11:59:01 AM Trading up again today and hitting another new 52-week high while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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	$11.45	+0.04 0.35%	$11.60	$11.94	-4.10%	184,484 103.76%	177,800
Most Recent Note for DAKT - 1/23/2013 12:00:42 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance today, it encountered mild distributional pressure after recently rallying to a new 52-week high. The 12/26/12 mid-day report cautioned - "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	$68.54	-1.26 -1.81%	$71.98	$71.98	-4.78%	2,744,223 128.99%	2,127,400
Most Recent Note for DDD - 1/23/2013 12:02:46 PM Touched another new 52-week high today. Above average volume was behind yesterday'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	$51.26	-0.44 -0.85%	$51.50	$51.83	-1.10%	209,944 125.79%	166,900
Most Recent Note for FCFS - 1/23/2013 12:05:51 PM Pulling back today after just touching a new all-time high with a streak of 7 consecutive small gains. Reported earnings +35% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, however, the 1/22/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$12.89	+0.09 0.70%	$13.12	$13.12	-1.75%	1,200,889 89.41%	1,343,100
Most Recent Note for KKD - 1/23/2013 12:06:33 PM Rallying today for a 5th consecutive gain and 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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LII - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Lennox International Inc	$56.89	+0.64 1.14%	$57.42	$57.42	-0.92%	331,543 81.12%	408,700
Most Recent Note for LII - 1/23/2013 12:15:59 PM Inching higher since last noted in the 1/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales revenue growth history below guidelines."
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MSI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Motorola Solutions Inc	$56.99	-1.30 -2.23%	$58.50	$59.25	-3.81%	3,427,129 212.96%	1,609,300
Most Recent Note for MSI - 1/23/2013 12:28:02 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss, retreating toward its 50 DMA line after getting extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +26% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, marking a 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 1/18/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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OKSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southwest Bancorp Okla	$12.24	-0.03 -0.24%	$12.35	$13.05	-6.21%	90,542 138.66%	65,300
Most Recent Note for OKSB - 1/23/2013 12:29:33 PM Retreating from its 52-week high while on track today for a 5th consecutive small loss. Endured distributional pressure and held its ground stubbornly since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history for this Banks - West/Southwest firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PPG - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates P P G Industries	$142.64	-0.14 -0.09%	$143.77	$143.74	-0.77%	4,620,309 227.57%	2,030,300
Most Recent Note for PPG - 1/23/2013 12:30:27 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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	$43.33	-1.06 -2.39%	$44.42	$44.90	-3.50%	213,705 83.48%	256,000
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 1/23/2013 12:34:33 PM Pulling back today with volume running at a higher pace while retreating from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Extended from prior highs after technically breaking out with considerable volume-driven gains last week while 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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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$6.03	-0.25 -3.98%	$6.40	$6.40	-5.78%	299,448 602.51%	49,700
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 1/23/2013 12:37:48 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '12 showed stronger sales revenues increases and greatly improved earnings. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$12.38	+0.71 6.08%	$12.59	$12.59	-1.67%	218,619 97.99%	223,100
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 1/23/2013 12:39:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. The 1/22/13 mid-day report noted - "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. 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	$50.71	+0.96 1.93%	$51.48	$51.75	-2.01%	787,789 76.47%	1,030,200
Most Recent Note for SODA - 1/23/2013 12:41:36 PM This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems is perched at its 52-week high today and adding another 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	$86.73	-2.80 -3.13%	$90.49	$92.30	-6.03%	533,514 82.19%	649,100
Most Recent Note for SSYS - 1/23/2013 12:45:43 PM Retreating today following a negative reversal from a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 1/22/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$11.93	-0.16 -1.31%	$12.38	$12.44	-4.08%	28,762 77.11%	37,300
Most Recent Note for USCR - 1/23/2013 12:46:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$18.62	+0.10 0.54%	$18.78	$18.78	-0.85%	90,407 91.23%	99,100
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 1/23/2013 12:50:12 PM Touched a new 52-week high today and then reversed into the red. Recently rebounded from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $21 area. In 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show earnings improving by more than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '09.
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