Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2013
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DOW 13935.91 -18.58 (-0.13%) | NASDAQ 3153.24 -0.42 (-0.01%) | S&P 500 1504.99 -2.85 (-0.19%)

Time of Screening : 1/30/2013 11:51:21 AM Report Released : 1/30/2013 12:59:15 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$38.10	+0.04 0.11%	$38.89	$38.89	-2.03%	108,433 87.87%	123,400
Most Recent Note for ARII - 1/30/2013 11:53:49 AM Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and then rallied. Hitting another new 52-week high today after a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Repeatedly noted with caution since the 11/14/12 mid-day report after rallying from near its 200 DMA line - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improved sales and earnings increases, however fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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AVG - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services A V G Technologies N.V.	$14.89	-0.36 -2.36%	$15.51	$16.39	-9.15%	260,313 84.68%	307,400
Most Recent Note for AVG - 1/30/2013 12:03:00 PM Considerable loss today with above average volume violating its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/14/12 mid-day report with caution when posting a considerable volume-driven gain - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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AZPN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Aspen Technology Inc	$30.98	+2.49 8.74%	$32.98	$32.98	-6.06%	1,733,486 375.95%	461,100
Most Recent Note for AZPN - 1/30/2013 12:06:39 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting a strong earnings increase for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$34.01	+0.03 0.09%	$34.75	$34.75	-2.13%	421,365 75.61%	557,300
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 1/30/2013 12:11:10 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red after 8 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +19% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has made steady progress and rallied to new highs since last noted in the 9/06/12 mid-day report with caution - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$7.52	+0.23 3.16%	$7.53	$7.53	-0.13%	59,660 232.14%	25,700
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 1/30/2013 12:15:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 6th consecutive gain. Held 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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CVLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Commvault Systems Inc	$78.06	+7.56 10.72%	$78.39	$78.39	-0.42%	1,336,530 238.37%	560,700
Most Recent Note for CVLT - 1/30/2013 12:20:26 PM It did not form a sound base pattern and gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high after recently finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +44% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving since a minor downturn in FY '09. It made a choppy ascent after sputtering when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/13/10.
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$23.32	-0.51 -2.12%	$23.68	$24.03	-2.98%	5,167,658 92.25%	5,601,800
Most Recent Note for DHI - 1/30/2013 12:22:43 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session, technically breaking out and hitting a new 52-week high. The 1/29/13 mid-day report noted - "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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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$57.11	+0.34 0.60%	$57.26	$57.34	-0.40%	50,040 95.50%	52,400
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 1/30/2013 12:24:41 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 9th consecutive gain. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +65% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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HGR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Hanger Inc	$27.95	-1.16 -3.98%	$28.80	$29.60	-5.57%	164,729 109.38%	150,600
Most Recent Note for HGR - 1/30/2013 12:26:14 PM Pulling back with above average volume today after recently challenging its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong, but quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons were below guidelines of the fact-based investment system while sales revenues increases have been in the +5-7% range."
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$73.14	+9.24 14.46%	$73.73	$73.73	-0.80%	542,906 460.48%	117,900
Most Recent Note for MANH - 1/30/2013 12:28:03 PM Considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +18% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison. A dip in its FY '09 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a solid match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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MR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances &; Equipment Mindray Medical Intl Ads	$38.28	-0.32 -0.83%	$38.79	$38.79	-1.31%	682,434 110.09%	619,900
Most Recent Note for MR - 1/30/2013 12:30:59 PM Touched another new 52-week high then reversed into the red today following 8 consecutive gains as it rallied from a 5-month base. The 1/29/13 mid-day report noted - "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	$50.80	+0.86 1.72%	$50.90	$50.98	-0.35%	206,895 81.07%	255,200
Most Recent Note for MSG - 1/30/2013 12:32:12 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$39.87	+1.12 2.89%	$40.59	$40.59	-1.77%	129,975 96.14%	135,200
Most Recent Note for PJC - 1/30/2013 12:34:07 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while on a 12th consecutive gain. Its Sep and Dec '12 quarterly reports showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods, 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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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$22.75	-0.07 -0.31%	$23.00	$23.60	-3.61%	617,208 93.30%	661,500
Most Recent Note for POL - 1/30/2013 12:38:51 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Stubbornly held its ground in a tight range near its highs since noted in the 1/04/13 mid-day report - "Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above prior chart highs during its recent consolidations. Reported earnings +27% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$32.57	-1.29 -3.81%	$32.74	$34.78	-6.35%	1,564,940 216.72%	722,100
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 1/30/2013 12:43:40 PM Gapped down today, encountering distributional pressure and testing support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +78% on +25% sales for the Dec '12 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rebounded impressively from support at its 200 DMA line and wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 12/19/12 mid-day report - "Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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RYL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Ryland Group	$41.16	-0.15 -0.36%	$43.00	$43.00	-4.28%	1,319,185 123.28%	1,070,100
Most Recent Note for RYL - 1/30/2013 12:47:48 PM Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Dec '12 quarter. It may be an interesting turnaround story, however, as last noted in the 11/20/12 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines (C and A criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$25.16	+0.04 0.16%	$25.46	$25.46	-1.18%	66,904 84.90%	78,800
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 1/30/2013 12:51:08 PM Reported earnings +120% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Holding its ground perched at its 52-week high since tallying a volume-driven gain when last noted in the 1/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however sales revenues increases showed worrisome deceleration, +13%, +11%, +8%, and +4% in the Dec '11, Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters, respectively. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$22.65	-0.65 -2.79%	$23.41	$25.08	-9.69%	63,869 211.49%	30,200
Most Recent Note for SILC - 1/30/2013 12:54:35 PM Encountering more distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive loss backed by above average volume. Last week's big volume-driven gains were noted as it reported strong sales and earnings increases 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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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$142.52	-2.37 -1.64%	$145.83	$146.69	-2.84%	36,352 83.95%	43,300
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 1/30/2013 12:56:30 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today, enduring distributional pressure yet holding its ground following a recent spurt of gains, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved earnings and sales revenues. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$19.96	+0.26 1.29%	$20.10	$20.88	-4.43%	18,989,802 84.81%	22,391,400
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 1/30/2013 12:58:52 PM Rebounding today following a worrisome "negative reversal" and weak finish on the prior session after hitting a new 52-week high. The 1/29/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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