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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2012
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Time of Screening :
2/2/2012 11:44:51 AM Report Released :
2/2/2012 1:09:45 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 75% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group |
PRICE |
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(50 DAV) |
52 Wk Hi
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ADS
- NYSE
Alliance Data Sys Corp
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$113.56
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+2.55
2.30%
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$114.06
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758,950
112.29% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 675,900
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$114.06
-0.44%
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1/17/2012 |
$108.24
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PP = $107.43
MB = $112.80 |
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2012 11:48:39 AM
Y - Reported strong results for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Gapped down today and then found prompt support and rebounded and rallied to a new all-time high with volume running at an above average pace.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/17/2012. Click here.
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MA
- NYSE
Mastercard Inc Cl A
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$379.05
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+21.43
5.99%
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$384.25
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2,140,180
209.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,021,400
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$384.99
-1.54%
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2/2/2012 |
$379.05
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PP = $381.32
MB = $400.39 |
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2012 12:28:22 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after rallying back above its 50 DMA line, improving its technical stance. New pivot point is cited based on the 12/27/11 high while a strong close above it would trigger a technical buy signal from a "double bottom" base pattern. Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain nearly challenging its 52 week high and pivot point after reporting earnings +28% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/3/2012. Click here.
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RAX
- NYSE
Rackspace Hosting Inc
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$46.69
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+2.24
5.04%
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$47.05
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1,931,057
129.58% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,490,200
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$47.05
-0.77%
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2/2/2012 |
$46.69
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PP = $45.55
MB = $47.83 |
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2012 12:37:32 PM
Y - Considerable gain after gapping up today rallying with above average volume to hit new 52-week and all-time highs. It formed an orderly flat base and its color code is changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its most recent chart high plus 10 cents. Its recent low ($41.37 on 1/09/12) defines important near-term support to watch above its 200 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/5/2012. Click here.
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TSCO
- NASDAQ
Tractor Supply Co
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$79.46
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-2.33
-2.85%
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$82.50
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798,338
116.58% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 684,800
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$82.50
-3.68%
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1/12/2012 |
$79.12
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PP = $75.58
MB = $79.36 |
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2012 12:54:47 PM
G - Slumping near the session low with a loss on above average volume. It has been holding its ground in a tight range for the past 3 weeks, enduring mild distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress, yet remaining perched at its all-time high. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/12/2012. Click here.
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V
- NYSE
Visa Inc Cl A
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$105.43
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+2.92
2.84%
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$107.12
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4,277,911
113.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,776,400
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$107.12
-1.58%
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2/2/2012 |
$105.43
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PP = $104.30
MB = $109.52 |
Most Recent Note - 2/2/2012 1:08:56 PM
Y - Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high amid strength in the group of Finance -Credit Card Payment Processing firms. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Its recent consolidation was not recognized as a sound basic base pattern, however some analysts may consider it an advanced "3-weeks tight" or longer consolidation in a tight trading range worthy of consideration. Color code is changed to yellow with a new pivot point based on its 1/19/12 high plus 10 cents. Prior highs in the $103-104 area define initial support. Its recent low ($98.33 on 1/11/12) and its 50 DMA line define important chart support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2012. Click here.
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BAP
- NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks
Credicorp Ltd
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$113.84 |
-2.06
-1.78%
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$116.22
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$118.82
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-4.19% |
217,396
87.06%
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249,700
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Most Recent Note for BAP - 2/2/2012 11:52:42 AM
Pulling back today following a gap up on the prior session clearing prior chart highs and rallying toward its late-2010 all-time high ($128). Fundamentals remain a concern. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "This Peru-based Bank has a good annual earnings (the A criteria) history, however recent quarterly sales revenues comparisons have been essentially flat and earnings growth has decelerated to below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Based on weak technical action it was removed from the Featured Stocks list on 7/08/08. Noted in several June 2010 mid-day reports that it rebounded impressively from deep lows in the $30 area."
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BYI
- NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip
Bally Technologies Inc
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$44.80 |
+1.54
3.56%
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$46.06
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$46.06
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-2.74% |
781,342
152.37%
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512,800
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Most Recent Note for BYI - 2/2/2012 11:54:45 AM
Gapped up for a second consecutive session, rallying to a new 52-week high. It was noted in the mid-day report on 1/13/12 after a gap up - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CMG
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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$361.82 |
-8.59
-2.32%
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$373.37
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$373.37
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-3.09% |
679,230
140.08%
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484,900
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Most Recent Note for CMG - 2/2/2012 12:00:55 PM
No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it reversed into the red after touching a new all-time high today. Reported earnings +23% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and continued to rise since fundamental concerns prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/02/11. To satisfy the C criteria a company should show earnings increases above +25% in the past 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons or show impressive sequential acceleration in recent earnings increases, rather than being up and down with results that are lackluster and only borderline with the minimum guideline.
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DELL
- NYSE - Computer-Hardware/Perip
Dell Technologies Cl C
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$17.66 |
+0.26
1.49%
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$17.88
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$17.88
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-1.23% |
14,537,098
87.05%
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16,699,100
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Most Recent Note for DELL - 2/2/2012 12:05:06 PM
Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for a 5th consecutive daily and 5th consecutive weekly gain. Reported earnings +20% with +0% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth decelerated. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 1.79 billion shares outstanding makes it an unlikely sprinter.
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EXXI
- NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod
Energy Xxi Ltd
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$35.20 |
+1.29
3.80%
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$35.78
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$37.20
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-5.38% |
1,637,198
200.83%
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815,200
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Most Recent Note for EXXI - 2/2/2012 12:06:26 PM
Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. Gapped up today, rallying with heavy volume within close striking distance of its 52-week high.
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LQDT
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services
Liquidity Services Inc
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$37.93 |
+1.83
5.07%
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$38.34
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$40.26
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-5.79% |
342,918
101.70%
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337,200
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Most Recent Note for LQDT - 2/2/2012 12:18:22 PM
Up today, rising back toward its 52-week and all-time highs. It has not formed a sound base pattern. After a gap down on the prior session it managed an impressive positive reversal to close above its 50 DMA line for the first time in more than a week. Reported earnings +85% on +41% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings had a downward turn in FY '09 which has been not has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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M
- NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores
Macy's Inc
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$35.26 |
+1.27
3.74%
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$35.31
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$35.91
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-1.81% |
5,387,941
81.98%
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6,572,600
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Most Recent Note for M - 2/2/2012 12:20:08 PM
Hovering near its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line and prior chart highs. Last noted in the 1/06/12 mid-day report - "The previously noted 10/24/11 technical breakout helped it rally clear of resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarters showed great earnings increases but its lackluster sales revenues growth and prior earnings history (including a downward turn in FY '09 earnings) make it a sub par candidate."
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MGAM
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities
Multimedia Games Hldg Co
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$10.61 |
+0.45
4.43%
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$10.71
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$10.71
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-0.93% |
410,200
208.12%
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197,100
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Most Recent Note for MGAM - 2/2/2012 12:29:37 PM
Up again today following a considerable volume-driven gain after gapping up on the prior session, rallying for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings of 14 cents per share versus a year-ago loss of 5 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31st. It found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation since noted in the 1/03/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ODFL
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking
Old Dominion Fght Lines
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$43.08 |
+0.28
0.65%
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$44.68
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$44.68
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-3.58% |
343,187
97.89%
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350,600
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Most Recent Note for ODFL - 2/2/2012 12:31:35 PM
Reversed into the red after touching another new 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues increases, and earnings increases above the +25% guideline easily satisfy the C criteria. As noted in prior mid-day reports - "A downward turn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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RGR
- NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc
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$41.82 |
+1.91
4.79%
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$41.92
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$41.92
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-0.24% |
156,680
84.24%
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186,000
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Most Recent Note for RGR - 2/2/2012 12:38:29 PM
Rallying to another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +81% on +38% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It went through a long base building period including a trip well below its 50 DMA line since hitting its old high on 8/31/11 when it was noted in the mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines. Extended from any sound base."
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ROP
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Roper Industries Inc
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$93.22 |
-3.26
-3.38%
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$95.88
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$96.91
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-3.81% |
943,197
197.65%
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477,200
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Most Recent Note for ROP - 2/2/2012 12:41:26 PM
Gapped down today, reversing from its 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session with a loss on heavy volume. Reported earnings +12% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed sales and earnings improving but it was noted previously that its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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SAVE
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines
Spirit Airlines Inc
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$17.55 |
+0.36
2.09%
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$17.79
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-1.35% |
504,358
108.82%
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463,500
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Most Recent Note for SAVE - 2/2/2012 12:47:12 PM
Touched a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its 5th consecutive gain. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12 and subsequent gains backed by above average volume helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Limited earnings history and trading history since its 5/26/11 IPO at $12 is a concern."
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SWM
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products
Schweitzer Mauduit Intl
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$69.26 |
+2.34
3.50%
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-7.26% |
328,764
272.83%
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120,500
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Most Recent Note for SWM - 2/2/2012 12:52:55 PM
This maker of cigarette paper and tobacco products reported earnings +149% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It was noted in the 10/24/11 mid-day report as it gapped up on news it had resolved an intellectual property dispute with specialty paper company Delfortgroup over fire-safe cigarette paper and agreed to a licensing agreement with the company. It has been consolidating in an orderly fashion since last noted in the 11/28/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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UGP
- NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Ultrapar Participaco Adr
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$21.06 |
+0.41
1.99%
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$21.11
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-0.24% |
327,221
77.76%
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420,800
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Most Recent Note for UGP - 2/2/2012 12:58:16 PM
Today's small gap up for a new high marks its 5th consecutive gain after recently consolidating above prior highs in the $18 area that were a stubborn resistance level in prior months. Reported earnings +0% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It was noted in the 9/08/11 mid-day report - "Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY '07."
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