Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 4th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/4/2013 11:52:50 AM Report Released : 2/4/2013 1:05:12 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$48.27	+0.38 0.78%	$48.60	233,457 78.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 298,600	$49.18 -1.86%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 2/4/2013 12:51:30 PM G - Hovering at its 52-week high today, extended from its prior base. Prior highs and 50 DMA line coincide near $41 defining important chart support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/24/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$43.96	-0.33 -0.75%	$44.66	$44.98	-2.27%	110,583 98.38%	112,400
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 2/4/2013 12:00:11 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported +32% better sales and a +69% earnings increase for the Dec '12 quarter versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm has not shown a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, which is a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/1/2008 and subsequently fell from $30 to as low as $10.12 before rebounding.
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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$65.69	-1.46 -2.17%	$66.76	$67.44	-2.59%	1,389,018 107.81%	1,288,400
Most Recent Note for AMP - 2/4/2013 12:02:13 PM Gapped down today, encountering distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high. The 1/31/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$28.61	+0.40 1.42%	$28.79	$29.28	-2.29%	87,746 77.58%	113,100
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 2/4/2013 12:04:35 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 1/09/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history is 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 1/31/05."
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ANCX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Access National Corp	$15.45	-0.02 -0.13%	$15.54	$15.72	-1.72%	23,860 89.70%	26,600
Most Recent Note for ANCX - 2/4/2013 12:09:35 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, trading in a tight range for the past week after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Consensus earnings estimates calling for lower earnings -13% in FY '13 and -8% in FY '14 are cause for concern. Made very little progress above previous resistance since noted in the prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$39.29	+0.02 0.05%	$41.50	$41.50	-5.33%	168,312 124.31%	135,400
Most Recent Note for ARII - 2/4/2013 12:13:02 PM Gapped up again today for another new 52-week high but it quickly reversed into the red. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently and then rallied for new highs. Repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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	$42.26	-0.24 -0.56%	$42.31	$42.78	-1.22%	1,987,519 85.77%	2,317,300
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 2/4/2013 12:15:26 PM Pulling back today. Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high when noted in the 2/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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BAP - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Credicorp Ltd	$149.39	-9.41 -5.93%	$155.73	$160.35	-6.84%	313,604 124.54%	251,800
Most Recent Note for BAP - 2/4/2013 12:20:05 PM Gapped down today for a considerable loss, retreating abruptly from all-time high territory to test support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line. It had shown bullish action since last noted in the 12/12/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, following two sub par earnings reports. Undercut its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since noted in the 6/25/12 mid-day report - 'Fundamentals remain a concern, although this Peru-based Bank has a good annual earnings (the A criteria) history. Earnings and sales revenues increases improved in the Dec '11 quarter. The Jun and Sep '11 quarterly earnings increases were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/08/08. It rebounded impressively from deep lows in the $30 area.'"
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$7.69	+0.20 2.67%	$8.18	$8.18	-5.99%	614,289 937.85%	65,500
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 2/4/2013 12:22:01 PM Spiking to new 52-week highs today with a considerable gain adding to a recent spurt of gains with above average volume. Recently held its ground following a special dividend, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$6.99	+0.13 1.90%	$7.04	$7.25	-3.59%	121,343 100.78%	120,400
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 2/4/2013 12:24:18 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Consolidated and stayed well above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 12/18/12 mid-day report with caution - "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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CYOU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia &; Graphics Software Changyou.com Ltd Ads	$30.05	-1.25 -3.99%	$32.90	$32.90	-8.66%	275,796 176.68%	156,100
Most Recent Note for CYOU - 2/4/2013 12:27:15 PM This Chinese provider of free online games gapped up today for a new 52-week high but abruptly reversed into the red. Reported earnings +7% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Last noted in the 1/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Technically, it still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $50 area. Fundamentally, quarterly earnings in the 3 latest comparisons through Sep '12 have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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DIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Dineequity Inc	$73.82	-0.13 -0.18%	$74.93	$74.93	-1.48%	128,566 101.79%	126,300
Most Recent Note for DIN - 2/4/2013 12:28:44 PM Reported earnings -1% on -18% sales revenues for the Sep ' 12 quarter, below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched at its 52 week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Erratic earnings and lack of sales revenues growth are cause for concern."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$46.65	-1.12 -2.34%	$47.49	$47.91	-2.63%	381,531 87.83%	434,400
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 2/4/2013 12:30:46 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Steadily and gradually advanced since last noted in the 10/23/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed sub par earnings (below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system) with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '07 and '08."
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EXPE - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Expedia Inc	$65.54	-1.73 -2.57%	$66.49	$68.09	-3.75%	2,000,076 103.20%	1,938,000
Most Recent Note for EXPE - 2/4/2013 12:33:50 PM Gapped down today following an analyst downgrade, retreating from its 52-week high. Made gradual progress above previously stubborn resistance in the $59-60 area since last noted with caution in the 12/11/12 - "Reported earnings +3% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Based on fundamental and technical concerns it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/12."
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GSOL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Global Sources Limited	$8.12	-0.14 -1.69%	$8.17	$8.33	-2.52%	35,448 120.98%	29,300
Most Recent Note for GSOL - 2/4/2013 12:36:14 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Recent gains lacked great volume conviction, and it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $12 level. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is below the investment system guidelines. The long-term chart deserves some study since this Bermuda-based Retail - Internet firm was noted in the mid-day report on 10/30/07 after - ''Technically breaking out of a 12-week cup shaped base. Strong earnings meet the C criteria, but its annual earnings history has been up and down, and sales revenue growth has shown increases below the +25% guideline.'''
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IBN - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Icici Bank Ltd Adr	$47.02	-0.74 -1.55%	$47.24	$48.00	-2.04%	1,244,014 96.83%	1,284,800
Most Recent Note for IBN - 2/4/2013 12:38:18 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Held its ground well above prior highs while consolidating since 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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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$6.59	-0.10 -1.49%	$6.68	$6.79	-2.95%	38,844 90.76%	42,800
Most Recent Note for LCI - 2/4/2013 12:41:42 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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MNRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Monarch Financial Hldgs	$9.35	-0.59 -5.94%	$9.61	$9.94	-5.94%	36,332 148.90%	24,400
Most Recent Note for MNRK - 2/4/2013 12:49:27 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following last week's impressive technical breakout with volume-driven gains. Prior highs may act as support. Reported earnings +95% on +35% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, marking a 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has improved after a downturn in FY '07 and '08. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. There are only 6.03 million shares outstanding in this thinly traded firm hailing from the Banks - Southeast group. Owned by 10 top-rated funds as of Dec '12, up from 7 in Sep 12 when last noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report.
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$40.12	-0.54 -1.33%	$40.87	$40.87	-1.84%	176,995 116.21%	152,300
Most Recent Note for PJC - 2/4/2013 12:50:06 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after an 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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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$97.80	-0.33 -0.34%	$98.62	$98.62	-0.83%	345,619 80.23%	430,800
Most Recent Note for TM - 2/4/2013 12:53:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high today a gap up on the prior session. Technically, it broke out from an orderly base on 12/18/12 with a solid gap up gain, however prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UTEK - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Ultratech Inc	$39.76	-1.59 -3.84%	$40.75	$42.34	-6.08%	263,697 113.91%	231,500
Most Recent Note for UTEK - 2/4/2013 12:57:32 PM Gapped down today, retreating from 52-week highs hit with last week's considerable volume-driven gains. 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	$20.07	-0.94 -4.47%	$20.38	$21.45	-6.43%	575,158 503.20%	114,300
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 2/4/2013 12:59:28 PM Gapped down today, retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit with volume-driven gains last week. The 1/31/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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WETF - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Wisdomtree Investments	$9.18	+0.10 1.10%	$9.28	$9.28	-1.08%	931,557 95.51%	975,400
Most Recent Note for WETF - 2/4/2013 1:04:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings of 4 cents per share versus 1 cent per share on +46% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Held its ground stubbornly and reached a new 52-week high since last noted with caution in the 1/24/13 mid-day report during a recent spurt of gains - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/14/12 and rebounded impressively to prior highs with its recent rally. Limited earnings history is a concern. Due to report earnings on Feb 1, 2013. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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