Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 1st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/1/2013 11:59:21 AM Report Released : 2/1/2013 1:05:55 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
MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp	$145.61	+4.25 3.01%	$146.37	70,516 83.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 84,800	$146.37 -0.52%	10/8/2012	$118.46	PP = $122.67 MB = $128.80
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2013 12:32:03 PM G - Hitting another new all-time high today, getting even more extended from any sound base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/30/2013. Click here.
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N - NYSE Netsuite Inc	$71.06	+0.83 1.18%	$75.75	752,031 221.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 339,700	$75.75 -6.19%	12/12/2012	$64.75	PP = $67.12 MB = $70.48
Most Recent Note - 2/1/2013 12:43:44 PM G - Reversed off earlier highs after a gap up today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/18/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMCX - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Amc Networks Inc	$58.61	+1.64 2.88%	$59.34	$61.32	-4.42%	354,699 77.06%	460,300
Most Recent Note for AMCX - 2/1/2013 12:02:01 PM Trading near its 52-week high and poised for a best-ever close today. Reported earnings -9% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day report noted with caution - "The 2 prior quarters had earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, and prior mid-day reports noted - 'Earnings history for this Leisure - Movies Related firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$39.94	+0.60 1.53%	$40.97	$40.97	-2.51%	140,077 107.42%	130,400
Most Recent Note for ARII - 2/1/2013 12:03:22 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and then rallied. Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high, adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$42.43	+1.37 3.34%	$42.44	$42.55	-0.28%	2,628,186 115.09%	2,283,600
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 2/1/2013 12:04:22 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and otherwise showed bullish action since noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Following its volume-driven October breakout it rallied unhindered by resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +29% on +24% sales for the Sep '12 quarter following 3 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in its FY '09 earnings, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) was previously noted as below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$32.62	+0.66 2.05%	$33.00	$33.00	-1.17%	72,030 76.06%	94,700
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 2/1/2013 12:05:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th 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 . The 12/14/12 mid-day report noted 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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BX - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Blackstone Group Lp	$18.69	+0.19 1.03%	$19.05	$19.05	-1.89%	3,261,770 77.44%	4,211,900
Most Recent Note for BX - 2/1/2013 12:08:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high and within close striking distance of its 2011 high today. 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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CAM - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Cameron Intl Corp	$64.10	+0.79 1.25%	$65.42	$65.42	-2.02%	2,128,053 101.82%	2,090,100
Most Recent Note for CAM - 2/1/2013 12:11:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, trading higher following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Sales and earnings (C criteria) history is below guidelines.
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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$32.50	+1.26 4.03%	$32.79	$32.79	-0.88%	79,961 92.33%	86,600
Most Recent Note for CG - 2/1/2013 12:13:12 PM Gapped up for another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following a recent streak of 9 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. The 1/24/13 mid-day report noted - "Recently rallying from a long flat base. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$31.58	+0.17 0.54%	$31.72	$32.91	-4.04%	77,244 83.06%	93,000
Most Recent Note for CMN - 2/1/2013 12:14:39 PM Pulling back this week on higher volume after recently wedging to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground after rallying above previously stubborn resistance in the $28 area with volume-driven gains, and it is extended from any sound base. It has earned very high ranks by its strong quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history. However, quarterly sales revenues increases versus the year ago period have shown worrisome deceleration while +20%, +18%, +15%, and +7% over Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct '12, respectively . This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$36.00	+0.09 0.25%	$36.19	$37.47	-3.92%	699,740 106.39%	657,700
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/1/2013 12:18:05 PM Holding its ground today near its new 52-week high hit with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session when 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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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$7.01	+0.13 1.89%	$7.25	$7.25	-3.31%	180,027 155.06%	116,100
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 2/1/2013 12:19:23 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Consolidated and stayed well above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 12/18/12 mid-day report - "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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EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$38.49	+0.17 0.44%	$38.50	$38.55	-0.16%	635,459 246.49%	257,800
Most Recent Note for EVR - 2/1/2013 12:22:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and near multi-year highs while on track for a 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) below guidelines.
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HAFC - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Hanmi Financial Corp	$16.49	+0.04 0.24%	$16.49	$16.61	-0.72%	168,676 76.81%	219,600
Most Recent Note for HAFC - 2/1/2013 12:24:23 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and perched at its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply. 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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IBN - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Icici Bank Ltd Adr	$47.41	+1.61 3.52%	$47.48	$48.00	-1.22%	994,344 79.22%	1,255,100
Most Recent Note for IBN - 2/1/2013 12:27:21 PM Trading near its new 52-week high hit this week. Held its ground well above prior highs while consolidating since last noted with caution in the 12/19/12 mid-day report - "This India-based bank's sales revenues and earnings have not shown strong or steady quarterly and annual growth or acceleration."
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KVHI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment K V H Industries Inc	$14.53	-0.03 -0.21%	$14.76	$14.80	-1.82%	54,308 217.23%	25,000
Most Recent Note for KVHI - 2/1/2013 12:28:49 PM Still holding its ground today perched near its 52-week high after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$40.63	+1.31 3.33%	$41.20	$42.41	-4.20%	731,513 105.65%	692,400
Most Recent Note for MDC - 2/1/2013 12:30:35 PM Rebounding today, it retreated from a new 52-week high hit this week with a volume-driven loss on the prior session 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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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$10.17	+0.45 4.63%	$10.32	$10.60	-4.06%	115,639 128.49%	90,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/1/2013 12:38:36 PM Reported earnings +133% on +45% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings increasing by well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. This low-priced stock is rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 5/16/12 mid-day report -"Its prior earnings history is not a match with the investment system guidelines."
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MTX - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Minerals Technologies	$42.67	+1.30 3.14%	$43.28	$43.28	-1.41%	157,968 86.56%	182,500
Most Recent Note for MTX - 2/1/2013 12:40:31 PM Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high. It is extended from any sound base pattern and showed bullish action since last noted in the 12/21/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NTK - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Nortek Inc	$71.42	-0.73 -1.01%	$72.48	$74.65	-4.33%	50,655 230.25%	22,000
Most Recent Note for NTK - 2/1/2013 12:46:04 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week while "churning" at its 52-week high with above average volume and not making meaningful price progress. 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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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$39.99	+1.26 3.25%	$40.48	$40.59	-1.48%	154,839 106.20%	145,800
Most Recent Note for PJC - 2/1/2013 12:47:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, adding to its impressive streak of 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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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$38.60	+0.17 0.43%	$39.01	$40.24	-4.09%	748,826 95.64%	783,000
Most Recent Note for PKG - 2/1/2013 12:50:20 PM Retreated near its 50 DMA line with losses backed by above average volume this week, yet still perched only -3.4% off its 52-week high. The 1/22/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +53% on +13% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales revenues growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. "
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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$34.15	-1.09 -3.09%	$35.24	$35.83	-4.69%	1,414,176 168.47%	839,400
Most Recent Note for PKI - 2/1/2013 12:52:40 PM Pulling back today with above average volume. Reported earnings +5% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Noted in the 12/10/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +5% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Recent quarterly earnings comparisons showed deceleration and the Mar '12 period came in just below the +25% minimum earnings increase."
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PPC - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Pilgrims Pride Corp	$9.02	+0.57 6.75%	$9.20	$9.20	-1.96%	659,716 93.47%	705,800
Most Recent Note for PPC - 2/1/2013 12:55:34 PM Gapped up today and its volume-driven gain is helping it technically break out from a deep 8-month "cup-with-handle" type base pattern. Showed bullish action since last noted in the 1/03/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. "
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$40.14	+1.19 3.06%	$40.79	$40.79	-1.59%	895,847 251.36%	356,400
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 2/1/2013 12:57:29 PM Small gap up today for a new 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports 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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SPF - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Standard Pacific Corp	$8.35	+0.05 0.60%	$8.69	$8.69	-3.91%	4,027,620 105.29%	3,825,200
Most Recent Note for SPF - 2/1/2013 12:59:45 PM This low-priced stock touched another new 52-week high today after encountering some distributional pressure this week. Fundamental concerns remain, and it was last noted in the 6/29/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$74.55	+2.41 3.34%	$74.74	$74.86	-0.41%	1,706,188 93.14%	1,831,800
Most Recent Note for TMO - 2/1/2013 1:03:52 PM Gapped up today, rallying into new high territory with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) . Found support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating, then rallied to new highs since last noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TSN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Tyson Foods Inc Cl A	$22.79	+0.67 3.03%	$23.04	$23.04	-1.09%	4,197,783 93.59%	4,485,300
Most Recent Note for TSN - 2/1/2013 1:05:36 PM Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and multi-year highs. Bullish action has continued since 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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