Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, February 8th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/8/2013 11:52:27 AM Report Released : 2/8/2013 1:09:54 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A	$147.04	+22.95 18.49%	$148.90	7,946,642 494.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,606,700	$149.78 -1.83%	2/8/2013	$147.04	PP = $127.55 MB = $133.93
Most Recent Note - 2/8/2013 12:53:00 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its high plus 10 cents. Reported earnings +192% on +81% sales revenues for then Dec '12 quarter and it gapped up today. Its considerable "breakaway gap" into new all-time high territory has it rallying from a 4-month cup-with-handle base. A breakaway gap has been noted as the one exception which allows for new buying efforts more than +5% above prior highs, however risk increases the further one chases any stock above prior highs. It rebounded impressively from lows hit since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/19/12. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong. Last noted in the 1/10/13 mid-day report - "Patient and disciplined investors may keep it on their watch list and wait for a proper base and breakout to possibly be noted in the coming weeks." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/9/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BEAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services B/E Aerospace Inc	$53.92	+0.34 0.63%	$54.16	$0.00	0.00%	577,991 80.80%	715,300
Most Recent Note for BEAV - 2/8/2013 11:56:57 AM Holding its ground stubbornly and inching to new 52-week highs. Reported +22% earnings on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior reports noted - "A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system."
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BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$36.90	+0.03 0.08%	$37.80	$37.80	-2.38%	444,074 90.57%	490,300
Most Recent Note for BECN - 2/8/2013 12:01:00 PM No overhead supply remains to act as resistance while trading in a wider intra-day range today, rebounding from lows near its 50 DMA line after gapping down, back up to new 52-week high territory. Reported earnings -5% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, and recent comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$33.51	+0.04 0.12%	$33.70	$33.80	-0.86%	85,163 82.28%	103,500
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 2/8/2013 12:02:25 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base pattern and holding its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of 8 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. 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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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$30.53	+1.25 4.27%	$32.00	$32.00	-4.59%	262,168 159.57%	164,300
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 2/8/2013 12:07:14 PM Hit another new 52-week high today while tallying a considerable volume-driven gain, but pulled back off earlier highs. Held its ground since last noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Proposed a Secondary Offering on 1/14/13. Gapped up on 1/10/13 after the company raised its guidance. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - 'Limited history is a concern and it has rallied substantially from its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12.'"
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$8.75	+0.05 0.57%	$8.97	$8.97	-2.45%	174,200 99.49%	175,100
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 2/8/2013 12:10:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base after a considerable rally, making its 6th consecutive mid-day report appearance. Tallied more considerable volume-driven gains after consolidating 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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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$66.51	+1.69 2.61%	$67.82	$67.82	-1.93%	408,774 131.95%	309,800
Most Recent Note for CSL - 2/8/2013 12:14:12 PM Spiked to new 52-week and all-time highs today, clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Bullish action continued since last noted in the 1/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sequential quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed decelerating sales revenues and earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improving after a downturn in FY '08."
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ESGR - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Enstar Group Ltd	$125.19	+0.57 0.46%	$125.19	$125.75	-0.45%	23,433 100.14%	23,400
Most Recent Note for ESGR - 2/8/2013 12:17:57 PM Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show an erratic sales revenues and earnings history, fundamentally not matching the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It is extended from any base after starting the year with big volume-driven gains.
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EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$39.15	-0.17 -0.42%	$39.41	$39.66	-1.30%	273,244 83.05%	329,000
Most Recent Note for EVR - 2/8/2013 12:18:19 PM Still perched at its 52-week and multi-year highs today after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports recently cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) below guidelines."
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FLT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fleetcor Technologies	$67.53	+7.98 13.40%	$68.23	$68.23	-1.03%	1,681,246 252.02%	667,100
Most Recent Note for FLT - 2/8/2013 12:25:01 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +46% on +45% sales for the Dec '12 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria). On 3/14/12, 6/11/12, and 11/29/12 it priced Secondary Offerings and it was previously noted, "Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to upward price progress yet typically result in broader institutional ownership interest." It has not spent any time basing since last noted in the 11/28/12 mid-day report - "Getting more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors may keep it on a watchlist for a more favorable market (M criteria) environment and if a proper base or secondary buy point may possibly develop and be noted."
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GRA - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Grace W R & Co	$72.02	-0.61 -0.84%	$73.14	$76.30	-5.61%	450,871 84.61%	532,900
Most Recent Note for GRA - 2/8/2013 12:26:09 PM Churned heavy volume at its 52-week high this week while not making meaningful progress, enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +25% on -3% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings increases (C criteria). A downturn in FY '09 was noted previously as a flaw that makes its annual earnings (A criteria) history fall short of the investment system's guidelines.
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GSOL - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Global Sources Limited	$7.69	-0.36 -4.47%	$7.89	$8.48	-9.32%	25,335 82.26%	30,800
Most Recent Note for GSOL - 2/8/2013 12:28:52 PM Gapped down again today, retreating further from its 52-week high. Last noted ion the 2/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent gains lacked great volume conviction, and it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $12 level. 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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HMST - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks HomeStreet Inc	$27.97	+0.89 3.29%	$28.15	$28.15	-0.64%	108,958 75.93%	143,500
Most Recent Note for HMST - 2/8/2013 12:36:30 PM Hit another new 52-week high today, but not rising from a sound base pattern. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently followed by a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on +98% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Recent quarters showed strong earnings and sales revenues increases (C criteria), but consensus estimates calling for lower earnings -11% in FY '13, along with its limited annual earnings (A criteria) history, make it not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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IGT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Intl Game Technology	$16.59	+0.32 1.97%	$16.80	$17.37	-4.49%	3,163,578 78.06%	4,052,600
Most Recent Note for IGT - 2/8/2013 12:39:49 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week and multi-year highs, it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $19 level. Showed improved sales revenues and stronger earnings in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but up and down results in prior quarters and in prior years (A criteria) make it not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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KVHI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment K V H Industries Inc	$14.88	+0.20 1.36%	$14.89	$14.89	-0.07%	34,387 128.31%	26,800
Most Recent Note for KVHI - 2/8/2013 12:41:48 PM Recently holding its ground in a tight range, and it touched a new 52-week high with a small volume-driven gain today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$7.40	+0.26 3.64%	$7.50	$7.50	-1.33%	163,552 320.06%	51,100
Most Recent Note for LCI - 2/8/2013 12:43:10 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today while adding to its recent spurt of considerable volume-driven gains, getting very extended from any sound base pattern. 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	$11.38	+0.41 3.74%	$11.64	$11.95	-4.77%	113,255 99.78%	113,500
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/8/2013 12:54:35 PM This low-priced stock is hovering near its 52-week high today, consolidating after a 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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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$28.49	+1.48 5.47%	$28.88	$28.88	-1.36%	900,270 91.90%	979,600
Most Recent Note for NTI - 2/8/2013 12:57:21 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high while on track for an 11th consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line after a new Public Offering completed 1/17/13 as the mid-day report noted with caution - "Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $14* IPO on 7/26/12."*
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PIKE - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Pike Corp	$12.18	+0.28 2.31%	$12.20	$12.26	-0.69%	202,203 89.83%	225,100
Most Recent Note for PIKE - 2/8/2013 12:58:32 PM Hitting another new 52-week high while tallying today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$50.63	-0.26 -0.51%	$50.64	$51.70	-2.07%	185,871 92.06%	201,900
Most Recent Note for PTP - 2/8/2013 12:59:32 PM Pulling back today after spiking to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Held its ground stubbornly and showed more bullish action since noted in the 1/16/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its earnings and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines." x
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RKUS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Ruckus Wireless Inc	$23.53	+2.10 9.80%	$23.97	$25.68	-8.37%	636,718 140.18%	454,200
Most Recent Note for RKUS - 2/8/2013 1:02:57 PM Rebounding from near its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven gain today. It did not form a sound base pattern since hitting its 52-week high when last noted in the 1/16/13 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history is a concern after its 11/16/12 IPO at $15."
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SIRO - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Sirona Dental Systems	$73.53	+4.06 5.85%	$73.98	$73.98	-0.61%	362,187 114.00%	317,700
Most Recent Note for SIRO - 2/8/2013 1:06:34 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line and continued rising since last noted in the 11/16/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/20/10."
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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$104.39	+1.59 1.55%	$104.90	$104.90	-0.49%	439,090 93.78%	468,200
Most Recent Note for TM - 2/8/2013 1:07:29 PM Hit another new 52-week high today with another small gap up gain. 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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WETF - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Wisdomtree Investments	$9.45	+0.42 4.65%	$9.74	$9.74	-2.98%	985,513 93.14%	1,058,100
Most Recent Note for WETF - 2/8/2013 1:09:40 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. 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 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. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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