Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/29/2013 11:59:18 AM Report Released : 1/29/2013 1:20:23 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
RAX - NYSE Rackspace Hosting Inc	$75.00	-3.40 -4.34%	$76.95	1,034,370 91.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,136,000	$81.36 -7.82%	12/18/2012	$71.88	PP = $70.10 MB = $73.61
Most Recent Note - 1/29/2013 12:40:35 PM G - Its 50 DMA line (now $71.79) defines near-term support to watch while consolidating after recent gains. Gapped down today for a loss on higher volume indicating distributional pressure while retreating from the new all-time high hit last week with a volume-driven gain. Last noted on 1/24/13 with caution - "It is extended from the previously noted base. Company will announce its fourth quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 after the close." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/22/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASH - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Ashland Inc	$79.68	-5.85 -6.84%	$80.97	$86.96	-8.37%	3,431,096 480.28%	714,400
Most Recent Note for ASH - 1/29/2013 12:01:51 PM Gapped down today for a damaging loss, testing support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -7% on -3% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of strong quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '08.
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BCEI - NYSE - ENERGY Bonanza Creek Energy Inc	$30.72	-1.52 -4.71%	$31.56	$32.38	-5.13%	542,011 126.11%	429,800
Most Recent Note for BCEI - 1/29/2013 12:07:01 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after proposing a Secondary Offering. It is extended after rallying from support at prior highs following a streak of volume-driven gains from a 6-week cup-like consolidation. Last noted in the 1/07/13 mid-day report - "Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$6.70	-0.25 -3.60%	$6.95	$6.95	-3.60%	64,254 180.49%	35,600
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/29/2013 12:10:00 PM Retreating from its new 52-week high, pulling back today following 5 consecutive gains including the 3 most recent gains with above average volume. Recently held its ground following a special dividend, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$7.00	-0.13 -1.82%	$7.45	$7.45	-6.04%	74,218 305.42%	24,300
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 1/29/2013 12:12:11 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Still holding its ground stubbornly following a recent streak of 13 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$21.76	+0.52 2.45%	$21.76	$21.76	0.00%	201,800 78.28%	257,800
Most Recent Note for CSU - 1/29/2013 12:13:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Bullish action has continued since prior mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly sales growth and earnings increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 which is a fundamental flaw."
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$23.44	+2.13 10.00%	$23.72	$23.72	-1.18%	10,822,074 201.05%	5,382,900
Most Recent Note for DHI - 1/29/2013 12:18:16 PM Gapped up today, technically breaking out and hitting a new 52-week high. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Dec '12 quarter, continuing its recent trend of greatly improved earnings satisfying the C criteria. It may be an interesting turnaround story as it has made gradual progress, and found support at its 200 DMA line when consolidating, since last noted in the 4/23/12 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/06/05."
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$36.50	+0.03 0.08%	$36.59	$37.19	-1.86%	159,746 100.79%	158,500
Most Recent Note for DORM - 1/29/2013 12:21:18 PM Holding its ground since a 1/24/13 gap up challenging its 52-week high. The 1/25/13 mid-day report noted - "It has not formed a sound base pattern, however no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Held its ground recently following a special dividend. Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. It has earned high ranks and its recent earnings history and sales revenues acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons has helped it better match the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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KTCC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Key Tronic Corp	$11.92	-0.02 -0.17%	$12.28	$13.16	-9.42%	106,569 234.22%	45,500
Most Recent Note for KTCC - 1/29/2013 12:23:46 PM The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed great sales and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but fundamental concerns remain. Approaching its 52-week high hit when last noted in the 5/02/12 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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KVHI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment K V H Industries Inc	$14.53	-0.14 -0.95%	$14.65	$14.70	-1.16%	64,988 275.37%	23,600
Most Recent Note for KVHI - 1/29/2013 12:25:23 PM Holding its ground today perched near its 52-week high after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 1/25/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$67.45	-2.72 -3.88%	$69.82	$71.00	-5.00%	204,762 116.81%	175,300
Most Recent Note for MMS - 1/29/2013 12:27:32 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume behind a considerable loss today after a small gap down following an analyst downgrade. Last noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances &; Equipment Mindray Medical Intl Ads	$38.50	+0.16 0.42%	$38.58	$38.63	-0.34%	485,629 78.29%	620,300
Most Recent Note for MR - 1/29/2013 12:31:44 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain, and it rallied last week from a 5-month base. Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, continuing its ongoing history of quarterly reports with earnings increases less than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 9/10/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals remain below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$49.85	-0.05 -0.10%	$49.97	$50.36	-1.01%	224,437 86.12%	260,600
Most Recent Note for MSG - 1/29/2013 12:33:37 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly after a streak of gains with near average or mostly lighter volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. 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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NTK - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Nortek Inc	$72.85	+0.50 0.69%	$72.85	$73.27	-0.57%	59,756 279.23%	21,400
Most Recent Note for NTK - 1/29/2013 12:36:11 PM Touched a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly and steadily inched higher since noted in the 12/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "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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RJF - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Raymond James Financial	$44.83	+0.28 0.63%	$44.84	$44.99	-0.36%	509,832 78.82%	646,800
Most Recent Note for RJF - 1/29/2013 12:44:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The Sep and Dec '12 quarters showed better sales and earnings increases up more than the +25% minimum (C criteria) versus the year earlier, but prior quarterly earnings comparisons and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$40.07	+0.39 0.98%	$40.39	$40.41	-0.84%	286,407 81.67%	350,700
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 1/29/2013 12:47:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply while tallying today's 4th consecutive gain. Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons through Dec '12 showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$24.00	+0.04 0.17%	$24.21	$25.08	-4.31%	22,342 78.67%	28,400
Most Recent Note for SILC - 1/29/2013 12:49:28 PM Enduring distributional pressure yet still holding its ground stubbornly today near its 52-week high following last week's big volume-driven gains which were previously noted. Reported strong sales and earnings for the Dec '12 quarter, accelerating after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings comparisons (bad C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 6/01/11 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +92% on +43% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. This Israeli manufacturer of Computer- Networking devices had slumped below its 50 DMA line since noted in the 1/28/11 mid-day report - 'The 3 latest quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings, but prior earnings history (A criteria had a downturn in FY '09) has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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STX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Seagate Technology	$34.15	-3.26 -8.71%	$35.15	$37.94	-9.99%	10,033,666 109.50%	9,163,200
Most Recent Note for STX - 1/29/2013 12:53:52 PM This Computer- Data Storage firm gapped down today for a damaging loss, undercutting its August highs while abruptly retreating from near its 52 week high. Reported +5% earnings on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through another deep consolidation including a trip below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 8/10/12 mid-day report with caution - "Its erratic earnings history is below the guidelines of the investment system. On 5/16/2006 it was dropped from the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks list."
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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$33.81	+0.12 0.36%	$34.23	$34.27	-1.34%	612,932 115.26%	531,800
Most Recent Note for TMH - 1/29/2013 12:56:49 PM Completed another Secondary Offering on 12/19/12 when last noted as it gapped down, and yet it held its ground and made steady progress into new 52-week high territory since last noted in that day's mid-day report with caution - "Rallying above the $30 area that acted as recent resistance after testing support at its 200 DMA line. Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/29/12 and 9/12/12. Reported earnings +29% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '12 period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons."
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$22.50	+0.24 1.08%	$22.86	$22.85	-1.53%	3,790,850 84.77%	4,471,900
Most Recent Note for TSN - 1/29/2013 1:00:19 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and posting more gains for new 52-week and multi-year highs today. The 1/18/13 mid-day report noted its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, but cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and the lack of sales revenues growth is a concern.
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TTS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Tile Shop Holdings Inc	$17.73	-0.24 -1.31%	$18.06	$18.24	-2.82%	409,901 182.67%	224,400
Most Recent Note for TTS - 1/29/2013 1:02:37 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, and holding its ground while encountering distributional pressure today. Showed resilience after pricing a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12. The Sep '12 quarter showed greatly improved earnings, but it was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WDC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Western Digital Corp	$46.43	-2.21 -4.54%	$47.46	$49.50	-6.20%	3,426,505 81.98%	4,179,900
Most Recent Note for WDC - 1/29/2013 1:14:38 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high after last week's volume-driven gains, pulling back near prior chart highs in the $44-45 area which may act as support. Reported earnings +38% on +92% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Recent quarterly earnings increases easily satisfied the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Rallying to a new 52-week high and trading above its 2010 high with a volume-driven gain. 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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WDR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Waddell & Reed Finl Cl A	$39.29	+1.17 3.07%	$41.35	$41.35	-4.98%	623,630 86.77%	718,700
Most Recent Note for WDR - 1/29/2013 1:16:39 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, marking only its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$19.97	-0.34 -1.67%	$20.88	$20.88	-4.36%	35,571,107 161.93%	21,966,500
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 1/29/2013 1:20:12 PM Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +28% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria)products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line.
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