Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/6/2013 11:49:24 AM Report Released : 2/6/2013 1:05:28 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.
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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
NSR - NYSE Neustar Inc	$46.27	+1.27 2.82%	$46.74	424,277 98.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 429,000	$46.74 -1.01%	12/11/2012	$41.85	PP = $41.41 MB = $43.48
Most Recent Note - 2/6/2013 12:33:30 PM G - Today's volume-driven gain helped it touch another new 52-week high, getting more extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line (now $42.69)defines near-term support above its prior base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/1/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$43.79	+0.10 0.23%	$43.95	$44.10	-0.70%	1,819,071 76.69%	2,372,100
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 2/6/2013 11:51:23 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following a gap up on the prior session. Noted repeatedly in prior mid-day reports 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$32.83	-0.52 -1.56%	$33.80	$33.80	-2.87%	95,050 94.67%	100,400
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 2/6/2013 11:57:13 AM Retreating from its 52-week high today after 8 consecutive gains marked by above average volume, 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. Prior mid-day reports 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$8.11	-0.05 -0.61%	$8.45	$8.45	-4.02%	625,473 606.08%	103,200
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 2/6/2013 11:59:17 AM Spiked to new 52-week highs with a recent spurt of considerable gains with above average volume, extended from any sound base pattern. Recently held its ground following a special dividend, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$32.48	-0.35 -1.07%	$32.90	$32.91	-1.31%	82,990 85.64%	96,900
Most Recent Note for CMN - 2/6/2013 12:01:49 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after recent gains with greater 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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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$8.68	+0.30 3.56%	$8.77	$8.90	-2.49%	397,905 259.39%	153,400
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 2/6/2013 12:05:18 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance adding to its spurt of considerable volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base with its parabolic rally. 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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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$20.21	+1.22 6.42%	$20.54	$20.79	-2.79%	78,858 170.32%	46,300
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 2/6/2013 12:09:54 PM Rallying for a new 52-week high today following a brief consolidation in a tight trading range. Reported earnings +68% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support above 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."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$66.52	+3.94 6.29%	$66.64	$71.98	-7.59%	2,386,546 90.79%	2,628,500
Most Recent Note for DDD - 2/6/2013 12:20:00 PM Rebounding from support at its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. Hit its 52-week high and it was very extended from any sound base pattern when last noted in the 1/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Sep '12 quarter marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08."
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EXPE - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Expedia Inc	$65.56	-1.94 -2.87%	$67.94	$68.09	-3.72%	4,946,355 240.03%	2,060,700
Most Recent Note for EXPE - 2/6/2013 12:22:04 PM Reported earnings +9% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Perched near its 52-week high today, it found prompt support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress above previously stubborn resistance in the $59-60 area since 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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GNW - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Genworth Financial Inc	$8.94	-0.24 -2.56%	$8.98	$9.68	-7.70%	9,781,311 88.25%	11,083,200
Most Recent Note for GNW - 2/6/2013 12:23:11 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted in the 1/16/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$19.62	+0.50 2.61%	$19.63	$19.63	-0.06%	116,247 82.50%	140,900
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 2/6/2013 12:25:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today following a brief consolidation. Held its ground above prior highs since last noted in the 1/22/13 mid-day report - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$7.07	-0.08 -1.12%	$7.17	$7.19	-1.67%	48,728 101.10%	48,200
Most Recent Note for LCI - 2/6/2013 12:26:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 considerable volume-driven gains in the past week. The 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$11.62	+0.16 1.35%	$11.65	$11.70	-0.73%	111,079 111.75%	99,400
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/6/2013 12:28:29 PM This low-priced stock hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain adding to its recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since 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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MPWR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Monolithic Power Systems	$22.92	-0.28 -1.21%	$23.04	$23.74	-3.45%	231,758 80.84%	286,700
Most Recent Note for MPWR - 2/6/2013 12:30:12 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive small loss. Held its ground recently following a Special Dividend. Reported earnings +17% on +7% for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. The 8/28/12 mid-day report noted - "Showed improved sales and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and 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 9/5/208."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$54.17	+2.06 3.95%	$54.83	$54.83	-1.20%	449,569 162.36%	276,900
Most Recent Note for MSG - 2/6/2013 12:32:05 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with a gap up and volume-driven gain today. Reported earnings +82% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. 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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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$194.26	+1.59 0.83%	$194.44	$194.44	-0.09%	445,275 189.64%	234,800
Most Recent Note for NVO - 2/6/2013 12:36:30 PM Perched at its all-time high today with another volume-driven gain, on track for its 7th consecutive weekly gain. Reported earnings +27% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, a 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% guideline. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 193 in Dec '11 to 213 in Dec '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$32.75	-0.82 -2.44%	$34.34	$33.93	-3.48%	334,051 109.17%	306,000
Most Recent Note for PAG - 2/6/2013 12:38:03 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +21% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Technically it broke out on 1/23/13 with a volume-driven gain as it was noted in the 1/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, its first quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in more than a year. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 10/17/12 mid-day report - 'A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria.'"
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PIKE - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Pike Corp	$11.37	+0.49 4.50%	$12.00	$12.00	-5.25%	511,393 262.12%	195,100
Most Recent Note for PIKE - 2/6/2013 12:40:23 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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POWI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Power Integrations Inc	$45.12	+1.43 3.27%	$46.12	$46.12	-2.17%	364,082 188.74%	192,900
Most Recent Note for POWI - 2/6/2013 12:44:52 PM Today it is tallying its 5th consecutive gain in a streak of gains marked by above average volume, and it hit a new 52-week high. There is no resistance due to overhead supply. It showed greatly improved earnings in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '12, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$40.74	+0.66 1.65%	$40.81	$40.89	-0.37%	319,397 84.25%	379,100
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 2/6/2013 12:45:52 PM Touching another new 52-week high today. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but 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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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$14.82	+0.61 4.29%	$15.47	$15.47	-4.20%	490,093 84.76%	578,200
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 2/6/2013 12:52:07 PM Rallying for a new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Reported strong increases in sales revenues and earnings well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in past 4 quarters through Dec '12. Consensus estimates calling for -26% lower earnings in FY '13 are cause for some concern. It went through another deep correction below its 50 & 200 DMA lines since noted in the 1/05/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales history are below guidelines."
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$24.26	+0.62 2.62%	$24.39	$25.08	-3.27%	40,176 118.51%	33,900
Most Recent Note for SILC - 2/6/2013 12:55:19 PM Held its ground well above prior highs while encountering recent distributional pressure, and it remains perched near its 52-week high today. Big volume-driven gains were recently 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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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$35.03	+1.29 3.82%	$35.19	$35.19	-0.45%	572,110 98.13%	583,000
Most Recent Note for TMH - 2/6/2013 12:58:14 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Completed another Secondary Offering on 12/19/12 when noted as it gapped down, and yet it held its ground and made steady progress into new 52-week high territory since. Recent mid-day reports cautioned - "Rallying above the $30 area that acted as recent resistance after testing support at its 200 DMA line. Completed Secondary Offerings on 6/29/12 and 9/12/12. Reported earnings +29% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '12 period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons."
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TRIP - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers TripAdvisor Inc	$48.35	+1.51 3.22%	$49.35	$49.35	-2.03%	2,423,658 113.40%	2,137,300
Most Recent Note for TRIP - 2/6/2013 1:01:58 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a gap up and volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +12% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter and earnings -5% on +16% sales revenues in the Jun '12 quarter. Fundamentals remain a concern as earnings growth in 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons has been persistently below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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TRMB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Trimble Navigation Ltd	$60.42	-3.08 -4.85%	$61.68	$64.06	-5.68%	1,024,747 157.36%	651,200
Most Recent Note for TRMB - 2/6/2013 1:05:10 PM Reported earnings +6% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted in the 1/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been good enough for it to earn high ranks, however it is not a very good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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