Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 27th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2011
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Time of Screening : 1/27/2011 12:19:00 PM Report Released : 1/27/2011 1:58:48 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% 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
CCME -	$22.37	+2.81 14.37%	$22.65	3,559,805 279.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,274,500	$22.65 -1.23%	1/27/2011	$22.37	PP = $21.50 MB = $22.58
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2011 Y - Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high while rallying from a cup-with-handle type base. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/14/11 high plus ten cents. A solid finish above its pivot point with heavy volume may confirm a proper technical buy signal. 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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NFLX - NASDAQ Netflix Inc	$208.68	+25.65 14.01%	$211.30	11,394,789 208.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 5,458,000	$211.30 -1.24%	1/10/2011	$187.88	PP = $209.34 MB = $219.81
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2011 1:24:26 PM Y - Considerable gap up gain today following a strong quarterly earnings report, hitting a new 52-week high. Color code was changed to yellow based on its powerful sign of fundamental and technical strength, quickly helping its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/10/2011. Click here.
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UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A	$59.39	+5.51 10.23%	$59.46	1,620,092 244.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 662,000	$60.14 -1.24%	1/27/2011	$58.31	PP = $56.99 MB = $59.84
Most Recent Note - 1/27/2011 1:49:02 PM Y - Gapped up above its 50 DMA line and rallied above prior highs from a near-minimum-length 8-week "double bottom" type base today. The technical strength is noted as an immediate reaction to strong earnings and sales revenues increases reported for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 with positive guidance. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 1/19/11 high which has convincingly rallied above today. Previously noted that it may encounter resistance at its 52-week high, and it remains well off its 2007 all-time high ($73.40). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/23/2010. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$22.63	+0.27 1.21%	$22.87	$23.74	-4.68%	22,519 92.67%	24,300
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 1/27/2011 12:22:31 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain helping it rebound from another dip below its 50 DMA line. It has built a base-on-base type pattern following a rally since last noted 10/05/10 and in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits Broadcom Inc	$29.24	+0.99 3.49%	$29.43	$29.43	-0.66%	1,791,416 97.02%	1,846,500
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 1/27/2011 12:25:31 PM Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high after recently slumping near support at its 50 DMA line. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. Last noted in the 1/18/10 mid-day report and earlier reports - "It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the C criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines."
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BAM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Brookfield Asset Mgmt A	$32.82	-0.77 -2.30%	$32.88	$33.84	-3.02%	880,115 118.07%	745,400
Most Recent Note for BAM - 1/27/2011 12:30:34 PM Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the losses year earlier. 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. It survived but did little to impress since last noted in the 12/18/06 mid-day report.
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BHI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Baker Hughes Inc	$66.35	+0.36 0.55%	$67.12	$67.12	-1.15%	3,599,247 83.89%	4,290,500
Most Recent Note for BHI - 1/27/2011 12:32:04 PM Holding its ground after the 1/26/11 mid-day report noted - "Gapped up for a second consecutive session today. Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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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BKI - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Black Knight Inc	$27.00	+1.89 7.53%	$27.24	$27.24	-0.88%	1,100,868 239.74%	459,200
Most Recent Note for BKI - 1/27/2011 12:33:55 PM Gapped up today for a second consecutive big volume-driven gain, blasting from support near its 50 DMA line to new all-time highs. Steadily advanced since the 12/08/10 mid-day report noted - "Recent insider buying reported after clearing its 2007 high is a very reassuring sign. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases, but lackluster sales revenues growth and its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history fall short of the investment system's guidelines."
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CRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Carbo Ceramics Inc	$105.98	+2.22 2.14%	$109.88	$109.88	-3.55%	283,350 143.47%	197,500
Most Recent Note for CRR - 1/27/2011 12:47:31 PM Gapped up today for a new all-time high, breaking out from a sound flat base with support at its 50 DMA line. There is no overhead supply to act as resistance. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly results showed great earnings and sales increases versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines."
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$48.17	+1.55 3.32%	$48.93	$48.93	-1.55%	281,807 87.82%	320,900
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 1/27/2011 1:40:48 PM Spiked to a new all-time high with today's considerable gain backed by above average volume. This week's gains have it rising from an orderly base-on-base pattern formed since last noted in the 12/03/10 mid-day report - "It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Quarterly comparisons show strong but decelerating sales revenues increases and earnings increases below the +25%* guideline."*
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CY - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Cypress Semiconductor	$21.64	+1.23 6.03%	$22.05	$22.05	-1.86%	3,837,059 120.87%	3,174,600
Most Recent Note for CY - 1/27/2011 12:48:57 PM Gapped up and touched a new 52-week high today. Extended from any sound base, it stubbornly held it ground and rallied since noted in the 11/11/10 mid-day report - "Following a gap down today it has positively reversed. It faces no resistance due to overhead supply, technically, as it broke out in late-October from a cup-with-handle type base. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings increases but its prior earnings history has been below the investment system guidelines."
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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$36.62	+1.84 5.29%	$36.92	$38.10	-3.88%	1,236,430 97.48%	1,268,400
Most Recent Note for DKS - 1/27/2011 12:52:06 PM Rallying back above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. It has recently been consolidating in an orderly fashion after rallying above its 2007 all-time high ($36.77) since last noted in the 11/19/10 mid-day report - "It has earned high ranks, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines and not been especially strong, while its sales revenues increases have been in the +9% range in recent quarterly comparisons."
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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$23.48	+0.52 2.26%	$23.48	$23.49	-0.04%	1,473,157 79.87%	1,844,400
Most Recent Note for EAT - 1/27/2011 12:54:21 PM Holding its ground above prior chart highs following a "breakaway gap" on 1/25/11. Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25% or more or accelerating impressively over prior quarters.
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$19.43	-0.31 -1.57%	$19.65	$20.00	-2.85%	227,091 92.09%	246,600
Most Recent Note for GIB - 1/27/2011 1:03:28 PM Down slightly today, but no overhead supply is in its way to act as resistance. The 1/26/11 mid-day report noted - "Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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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GPRO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum GoPro, Inc	$63.06	+0.37 0.59%	$63.06	$63.20	-0.22%	408,749 115.14%	355,000
Most Recent Note for GPRO - 1/27/2011 1:06:22 PM Rallying steadily in recent months to new 52-week highs, on course to possibly challenge its 2007 all-time high ($71.84). Sales and earnings history are below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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IT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Gartner Inc	$36.23	+1.10 3.13%	$36.63	$36.63	-1.09%	578,402 207.31%	279,000
Most Recent Note for IT - 1/27/2011 1:08:37 PM Hit a new 52-week and all-time high today. It steadily rallied and stayed well above its 50 DMA line during its ascent since last noted in the 9/30/10 mid-day report -"Consolidating above prior highs in the $26 area that now define a support level. It technically broke out on 8/10/10 with a considerable gain on 4 times average volume for a new 52-week high and new multi-year high. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings after a streak of negative comparisons and a downward turn in its FY '09 earnings. Its has rebounded impressively, but its fundamentals are below the fact-based system's guidelines. Results deteriorated badly as it slumped after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08."
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$17.10	+0.10 0.59%	$17.25	$17.25	-0.87%	212,950 75.33%	282,700
Most Recent Note for KS - 1/27/2011 1:10:44 PM Touched another new 52-week high and all-time high today with a 5th consecutive gain. It found support above its 50 DMA line and made steady progress since last noted in the 12/17/10 mid-day report - "Perched near its 52-week and all-time high today after an orderly 5-week flat base above a longer base during which its 200 DMA line acted as support. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LRCX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Lam Research Corp	$51.81	-2.24 -4.14%	$53.05	$54.29	-4.57%	2,552,812 122.47%	2,084,500
Most Recent Note for LRCX - 1/27/2011 1:14:32 PM Gapped down today, pulling back from the new 52-week high it hit on the prior session. Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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. It survived but did little to impress since last noted on 12/23/06 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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MG - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services Mistras Group Inc	$15.09	-0.02 -0.13%	$15.38	$15.80	-4.49%	95,535 168.20%	56,800
Most Recent Note for MG - 1/27/2011 1:21:40 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since a considerable "breakaway gap" on 1/12/11 for new multi-year highs. It hasn't built any recent base, yet no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons showed solid sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier.
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MLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Mellanox Technologies	$28.20	+2.12 8.13%	$28.51	$28.56	-1.26%	454,727 210.62%	215,900
Most Recent Note for MLNX - 1/27/2011 1:23:48 PM Rallying from support at its 50 DMA near its 52-week and all-time high today. Prior quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual history are below the C and A guidelines of the fact-based system.
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POT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Potash Corp Saskatchewan	$172.70	+4.08 2.42%	$178.71	$178.71	-3.36%	6,911,171 163.38%	4,230,000
Most Recent Note for POT - 1/27/2011 1:28:19 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. This Chemicals-fertilizers firm had been consolidating above prior chart highs and well above its 50 DMA line. Earnings and sales have been very strong in the 4 most recent quarterly comparisons versus the year earlier after streak of negative comparisons. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) was very strong until a downward turn in FY '09 marred its impressive track record. Held its ground above earlier highs during its consolidation following a considerable gap up gain on 8/17/10 as it rejected an unsolicited bid to be acquired by BHP Billiton Ltd.
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ROK - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Rockwell Automation Inc	$81.30	-0.01 -0.01%	$81.94	$82.97	-2.01%	902,616 90.90%	993,000
Most Recent Note for ROK - 1/27/2011 1:29:29 PM Holding its ground today after a gap up for a considerable gain and new 52-week high on 1/26/11 was noted while it was also clearing its $79 high from 2006. Stubbornly held its ground after noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improvement, but prior history is below guidelines."
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SBUX - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Starbucks Corp	$33.28	+0.21 0.64%	$33.45	$33.78	-1.48%	9,955,480 153.82%	6,472,200
Most Recent Note for SBUX - 1/27/2011 1:32:14 PM Gapped down today following earnings news and tested support at its 50 DMA line, yet it quickly rebounded for a positive reversal. It made gradual progress since noted in the 11/05/10 mid-day report - "It recent weeks it broke out from a 'double bottom' type pattern formed since last noted in the mid-day report on 5/07/10 when showing bullish technical characteristics. Earnings have been much improved in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history makes the Retail - Restaurants firm fall below the guidelines of the investment system."
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STM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Stmicroelectronics N V	$12.18	+0.47 4.01%	$12.29	$12.29	-0.90%	1,313,322 81.41%	1,613,200
Most Recent Note for STM - 1/27/2011 1:37:18 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after again gapping up, rallying following recent distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses in the year earlier periods. 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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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$32.66	+1.17 3.72%	$33.22	$33.22	-1.69%	3,809,031 101.26%	3,761,700
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 1/27/2011 1:39:02 PM Touched a new 52-week high today, posting its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after enduring distributional pressure last week. It is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rallied since noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - "Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$52.85	+4.30 8.86%	$52.80	$52.88	-0.06%	1,297,188 230.08%	563,800
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 1/27/2011 1:47:24 PM Considerable gap up gain today for a new all-time high following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.
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UTEK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Ultratech Inc	$23.69	+1.68 7.63%	$23.81	$24.88	-4.78%	170,702 103.90%	164,300
Most Recent Note for UTEK - 1/27/2011 1:50:42 PM Spiking to another new 52-week high today after a brief consolidation above prior highs following the 1/14/11 considerable gain on heavy volume. The 1/18/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$56.87	-0.94 -1.63%	$59.49	$59.49	-4.40%	167,268 105.40%	158,700
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 1/27/2011 1:51:30 PM The 1/26/11 mid-day report noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but it is not near a sound base. It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history and quarterly earnings have been above the +25% guideline in 4 of the past 5 comparisons, however sales revenues increases in the +10-13% range are a sign of mediocre growth in demand for its products or services."
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