Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, January 31st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2013
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Time of Screening : 1/31/2013 11:53:56 AM Report Released : 1/31/2013 1:03:08 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
CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$38.38	-0.65 -1.67%	$38.93	8,444,694 75.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 11,218,500	$40.28 -4.72%	12/3/2012	$37.08	PP = $38.06 MB = $39.96
Most Recent Note - 1/31/2013 12:05:25 PM Y - Encountering recent distributional pressure and today's 4th consecutive loss has it retreating near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining important chart support. Subsequent violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/29/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$66.48	-0.39 -0.58%	$67.44	$67.44	-1.43%	1,074,972 83.67%	1,284,800
Most Recent Note for AMP - 1/31/2013 11:56:48 AM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It is also extended from any sound base.
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$31.70	+0.32 1.02%	$32.00	$32.00	-0.94%	81,923 88.66%	92,400
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 1/31/2013 12:00:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base pattern. There are 11.1 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float, and its small supply (S criteria) of shares can contribute to greater price volatility upon any institutional buying or selling . Last noted in the 12/14/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$6.80	+0.68 11.11%	$6.95	$6.95	-2.16%	61,240 153.10%	40,000
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 1/31/2013 12:02:47 PM Rebounding from 2 consecutive volume-driven losses back to near its 52-week high with today's considerable gain 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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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$35.35	+1.52 4.48%	$37.47	$37.47	-5.67%	3,038,945 541.22%	561,500
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 1/31/2013 12:06:50 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain adding to its recent spurt of 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 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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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$56.99	+0.20 0.35%	$57.15	$57.95	-1.66%	233,720 435.23%	53,700
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 1/31/2013 12:08:35 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today churning heavy volume following 9 consecutive gains. 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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EXAR - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Exar Corp	$10.48	+0.24 2.34%	$10.67	$10.67	-1.78%	121,117 83.64%	144,800
Most Recent Note for EXAR - 1/31/2013 12:09:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains, getting extended from prior highs. The 1/24/13 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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FMX - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Fomento Econ Mex Sab Ads	$108.14	-3.09 -2.78%	$111.21	$111.92	-3.38%	428,197 77.80%	550,400
Most Recent Note for FMX - 1/31/2013 12:11:41 PM Pulling back from new all-time highs today. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further into new high territory since last noted in the 12/13/12 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '08."
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HP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Helmerich & Payne Inc	$64.25	+0.92 1.45%	$64.52	$64.66	-0.63%	1,200,935 93.65%	1,282,400
Most Recent Note for HP - 1/31/2013 12:15:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 12th consecutive gain while approaching multi year highs in the $68-72 area following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, below the investment system guidelines.
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$515.26	-0.74 -0.14%	$535.35	$535.35	-3.75%	1,357,207 183.80%	738,400
Most Recent Note for MA - 1/31/2013 12:18:42 PM Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs then quickly reversed into the red. Reported earnings +21% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, still below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, continuing a worrisome trend of decelerating sales and earnings. Endured distributional pressure while retreating from all-time highs following volume-driven gains which had helped it rally from a sound base pattern when last noted in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - 'Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline, and also its weakest increases in a streak of 7 quarters. Found support well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.'"
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MD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Mednax Inc	$84.90	-0.49 -0.57%	$86.24	$88.22	-3.76%	345,554 85.26%	405,300
Most Recent Note for MD - 1/31/2013 12:22:20 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$39.19	-2.57 -6.15%	$41.61	$42.41	-7.59%	911,405 136.93%	665,600
Most Recent Note for MDC - 1/31/2013 12:25:36 PM Retreating from a new 52-week high hit this week with today's volume-driven loss following earnings news. Found support well above its 200 DMA line during a deeper consolidation from its old high hit when noted cautiously in the 11/01/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings making it an interesting turn-around story. However, its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been poor. It survived but failed to impress since noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/05."
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MR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances &; Equipment Mindray Medical Intl Ads	$37.88	-0.27 -0.71%	$38.08	$38.79	-2.35%	588,243 94.06%	625,400
Most Recent Note for MR - 1/31/2013 12:27:22 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, consolidating 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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MTH - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Meritage Homes Corp	$43.94	+0.78 1.81%	$44.76	$44.76	-1.83%	405,120 79.17%	511,700
Most Recent Note for MTH - 1/31/2013 12:31:26 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. It may be an interesting turnaround story, but fundamental flaws make it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines today. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 10/05/05 as it was dropped from our Featured Stocks list after having more than doubled since featured in earlier reports.
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$16.22	+0.21 1.31%	$16.70	$16.80	-3.45%	385,893 142.66%	270,500
Most Recent Note for MX - 1/31/2013 12:36:13 PM Challenging its 52-week high today after gapping up while on track for a 4th consecutive gain. Reported stronger sales and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but prior comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings (C criteria) growth.
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OCN - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Ocwen Financial Corp	$38.58	+0.88 2.33%	$40.23	$40.23	-4.10%	1,904,234 106.06%	1,795,400
Most Recent Note for OCN - 1/31/2013 12:38:40 PM Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain while trying to rally from an orderly base pattern. Last noted in the 1/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Showed better sales revenues and earnings in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, however sub par results in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns."
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PHM - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Pulte Group Inc	$20.28	-0.77 -3.66%	$20.77	$21.97	-7.69%	11,086,408 113.54%	9,764,500
Most Recent Note for PHM - 1/31/2013 12:43:05 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit earlier this week. It may be an interesting turnaround story, but fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Rallied impressively since last noted in the 4/26/12 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 11/08/05 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$38.29	-0.81 -2.07%	$39.00	$40.59	-5.67%	166,232 117.73%	141,200
Most Recent Note for PJC - 1/31/2013 12:44:44 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of 12 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. 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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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$43.68	-3.16 -6.75%	$43.97	$48.47	-9.88%	1,790,092 166.92%	1,072,400
Most Recent Note for RMD - 1/31/2013 12:46:07 PM Gapped down today for a considerable loss, retreating abruptly from its 52-week high. The 1/25/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarterly comparison, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The prior 3 quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$39.09	-0.68 -1.71%	$39.73	$40.41	-3.27%	344,033 98.35%	349,800
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 1/31/2013 12:47:29 PM Still perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. While tallying a 4th consecutive gain the 1/29/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$161.35	-0.97 -0.59%	$164.50	$167.24	-3.52%	984,329 101.69%	968,000
Most Recent Note for SHW - 1/31/2013 12:50:04 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 1/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline in the 3 last quarterly comparisons through Sep '12, but its decelerating sales revenues growth rate (+15%, +9%, and +5% in the Mar, Jun, Sep quarters, respectively) is a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines."
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UTEK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Ultratech Inc	$40.33	+1.11 2.83%	$41.62	$41.62	-3.10%	293,885 140.88%	208,600
Most Recent Note for UTEK - 1/31/2013 12:51:30 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +14% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). Went through a consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rose to new highs since noted in the 9/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "Faces limited resistance due to overhead supply while now challenging its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 show sales revenues and earnings increases decelerating, and its prior history included a drastic downturn in FY '09 which is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based system."
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$20.92	+1.49 7.64%	$21.45	$21.45	-2.49%	253,685 242.76%	104,500
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 1/31/2013 1:00:36 PM Considerable volume-driven gain today for new 52-week and all-time highs, quickly getting extended from prior highs in the $18 area defining initial support to watch on pullbacks. Recently rebounded from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. In the 3 past quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping its fundamentals better match the models of past great winners. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '09. Patient and disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly be formed and noted in the weeks ahead.
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$21.19	+0.18 0.86%	$21.40	$21.48	-1.35%	109,782 93.43%	117,500
Most Recent Note for WD - 1/31/2013 1:02:51 PM Inched higher today for another new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains 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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