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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2012
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DOW 12898.52 14.57 (0.11%) | NASDAQ 2925.33 9.47 (0.32%) | S&P 500 1352.14 2.18 (0.16%)
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Time of Screening :
2/9/2012 11:43:51 AM Report Released :
2/9/2012 1:14:13 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
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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
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highlighted
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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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ALXN
- NASDAQ
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
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$80.30
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+3.61
4.71%
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$83.10
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1,291,483
113.39% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,139,000
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$83.10
-3.37%
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11/30/2011 |
$68.66
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PP = $70.52
MB = $74.05 |
Most Recent Note - 2/9/2012 11:52:37 AM
G - Reported better than expected earnings +58% on +46% sales for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Considerable gain earlier today hit a new all-time high, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior resistance in the $70 area defines chart support coinciding with its 50 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/13/2012. Click here.
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FEIC
- NASDAQ
F E I Co
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$46.31
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+0.17
0.37%
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$48.31
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344,804
134.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 257,100
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$48.31
-4.14%
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12/7/2011 |
$41.41
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PP = $42.35
MB = $44.47 |
Most Recent Note - 2/9/2012 12:14:03 PM
G - Hit a new high today with above average volume behind its 3rd consecutive gain, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $43 area define initial chart support.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/25/2012. Click here.
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V
- NYSE
Visa Inc Cl A
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$112.07
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+3.72
3.43%
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$114.90
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5,695,985
148.20% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,843,400
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$114.90
-2.46%
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2/2/2012 |
$105.43
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PP = $104.30
MB = $109.52 |
Most Recent Note - 2/9/2012 12:53:04 PM
G - Off earlier highs following a considerable gap up gain to a new all-time high. Its color code was changed to green after rallying beyond its "max buy" level. Leadership (L criteria) in the group of Finance -Credit Card Payment Processing firms is a reassuring sign. Prior highs in the $103-104 area define initial support.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2012. Click here.
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AAP
- NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores
Advance Auto Parts Inc
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$79.19 |
+0.36
0.46%
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$79.65
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$79.65
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-0.58% |
915,699
126.04%
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726,500
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Most Recent Note for AAP - 2/9/2012 11:46:03 AM
Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with a solid gain on the prior session. Steadily rallied since last noted in the 1/06/12 mid-day report challenging its high - "With a 3rd consecutive gain after building an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 5/17/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings, however sub par sales revenues growth has been a concern while increases have been in the +7-11% range. Autozone Inc (AZO) and similar players (MNRO & ORLY) in the auto-repair arena have been noted in recent months while consumers have been fixing their old cars instead of buying new cars they cannot afford."
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AAPL
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers
Apple Inc
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$493.78 |
+17.10
3.59%
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$494.91
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$494.91
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-0.23% |
16,007,977
141.27%
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11,331,200
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Most Recent Note for AAPL - 2/9/2012 11:50:46 AM
This well-known tech leader may produce more climactic gains, however it is extended from any sound base after having rallied considerably since the "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs.
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BECN
- NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials
Beacon Roofing Supply
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$23.56 |
-0.11
-0.46%
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$25.00
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$25.00
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-5.76% |
403,560
93.68%
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430,800
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Most Recent Note for BECN - 2/9/2012 11:57:52 AM
Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today. Reported earnings +77% on +21% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/01/2009 mid-day report - "Its up and down annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern."
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BWLD
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc
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$83.70 |
+1.51
1.84%
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$84.37
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$84.37
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-0.79% |
908,626
179.68%
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505,700
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Most Recent Note for BWLD - 2/9/2012 11:59:28 AM
Up again today following a considerable "breakaway gap" for a new all-time high on the prior session. The 2/08/12 mid-day report noted - "Tested support at its 200 DMA line recently and rallied back to new highs with volume conviction. Reported earnings +33% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The C criteria is better satisfied with 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons now above the +25% guideline, making it a better match with the fact-based system's guidelines. The company has a strong annual earnings history (A criteria). Breakaway gaps are one noted exception to the rule that investors should avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior chart highs, however risk increases that an ordinary pullback may prompt selling rules. Patient investors may watch for secondary buy points to possibly develop and be noted."
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CYAN
- NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals
Cyanotech Corp
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$8.79 |
+2.28
35.02%
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$9.00
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$9.36
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-6.09% |
225,292
410.37%
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54,900
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Most Recent Note for CYAN - 2/9/2012 12:03:33 PM
Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting earnings, challenging its 52-week high. It went through a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line from the prior high since last noted in the 12/22/11 mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through September '11 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DFZ
- NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear
R G Barry Corporation
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$13.11 |
-0.61
-4.45%
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$13.92
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$13.92
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-5.82% |
34,823
157.57%
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22,100
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Most Recent Note for DFZ - 2/9/2012 12:05:16 PM
Reversed into the red after early gains today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains to a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +47% on +125% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +65% on +38% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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EXPE
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Expedia Inc
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$33.23 |
-0.42
-1.25%
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$33.42
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$65.78
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-49.48% |
3,201,076
87.56%
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3,655,700
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Most Recent Note for EXPE - 2/9/2012 12:12:06 PM
Hovering near its 52-week high today, extended from its prior base following a technical breakout on 1/18/12 with heavy volume. Quarterly earnings have been above the +25% minimum guideline only once in the past 4 comparisons versus the year ago period through Sep '11. Last noted in the 10/29/10 mid-day report - "Slow but steady earnings and sales growth history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GPX
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services
G P Strategies Corp
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$15.60 |
-0.12
-0.76%
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$15.98
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$15.98
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-2.38% |
48,735
102.17%
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47,700
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Most Recent Note for GPX - 2/9/2012 12:20:39 PM
Rallied in recent weeks with above average volume into new 52-week high territory. Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline in the 6 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '11 satisfy the C criteria. Insider buying was reported in Nov, Dec, and Jan as it rose toward prior resistance in the $14 area and found support near its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 7/15/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings increases but its annual earnings (A criteria) history falls below the investment system's guidelines."
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HPY
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
Heartland Payment Sys
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$26.45 |
+1.73
7.00%
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$27.41
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$27.41
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-3.50% |
1,143,943
435.29%
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262,800
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Most Recent Note for HPY - 2/9/2012 12:23:00 PM
Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +67% on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support above its 50 DMA line and above the previously stubborn resistance in the $22-23 area as it worked its way higher since noted in the 11/30/11 mid-day report - "Found support near its long-term 200 DMA line during its consolidation in recent months. Earnings and sales revenues in recent quarters showed improvement but prior history is below the system's guidelines."
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LO
- NYSE - Tobacco
Lorillard Inc
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$123.11 |
+9.75
8.60%
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$123.14
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$126.37
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-2.58% |
1,577,229
139.58%
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1,130,000
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Most Recent Note for LO - 2/9/2012 12:26:48 PM
Gapped up today and rallied for a considerable volume-driven gain into new high territory. Reported earnings +26% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ORLY
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores
O Reilly Automotive Inc
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$83.33 |
-0.11
-0.13%
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$84.76
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$85.32
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-2.33% |
954,563
110.46%
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864,200
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Most Recent Note for ORLY - 2/9/2012 12:29:44 PM
Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 4 weeks perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +35% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 1/20/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +28% on +8% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases had decelerated to below the +25% range in the Mar and Jun '11 quarters and sales revenues have been in the +5-13% range in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Several auto-parts firms are showing concurrent leadership, which is a common theme whenever economic conditions pressure more consumers into repairing their clunkers rather than buying new cars they cannot afford. Its annual earnings history has been sluggish (A criteria)."
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PM
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Tobacco Products
Philip Morris Intl Inc
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$80.41 |
+2.53
3.25%
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$80.50
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$80.70
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-0.36% |
4,941,298
85.95%
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5,748,800
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Most Recent Note for PM - 2/9/2012 12:34:45 PM
Rallied to a new 52-week high today after reporting earnings. Steadily advanced to new high territory then found support near its 50 DMA line when consolidating since last noted in the 10/21/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +37% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. That marked its second consecutive quarter with an earnings increase of more than +25%, however prior quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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PNRA
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries
Panera Bread Co Cl A
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$148.53 |
+0.06
0.04%
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$150.66
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$160.88
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-7.68% |
373,580
90.37%
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413,400
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Most Recent Note for PNRA - 2/9/2012 12:36:44 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today after a damaging loss with heavy volume, abruptly pulling back from the all-time high. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 1/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown steady growth since a small dip in FY '07 earnings. Sales revenues increases showed modest acceleration over the Mar, Jun, and Sep quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago period and earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline with respect to the C criteria. The stock is heavily owned (percentage-wise) by funds relative to its management's small 5% reported ownership. Top-rated funds owning an interest decreased from 482 in Mar '11 to 460 in Dec '11, which is not good news concerning the I criteria."
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RL
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing
Ralph Lauren Corp Cl A
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$173.10 |
+1.61
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$175.98
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-3.01% |
1,075,403
118.36%
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908,600
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Most Recent Note for RL - 2/9/2012 12:38:20 PM
Holding its ground today following a considerable breakaway gap on the prior session for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 2/08/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +3% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the +25% guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SBH
- NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Sally Beauty Holdings
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$21.91 |
+0.26
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$22.15
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-1.08% |
1,277,861
109.95%
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1,162,200
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Most Recent Note for SBH - 2/9/2012 12:41:06 PM
Touched new 52-week and all-time highs today and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period (below the +25% earnings guideline). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Completed a Secondary Offering of 18 million shares priced at $16.75 on 10/12/11. The beauty supplies distributor and retailer itself received no proceeds related to the sale. Prior mid-day reports noted - 'Quarterly earnings growth has been strong but its sales revenues increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history in the past 3-5 years were not especially strong.'"
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TNH
- NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals
Terra Nitrogen Co Lp
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$217.85 |
+7.35
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-0.67% |
48,063
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53,300
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Most Recent Note for TNH - 2/9/2012 12:49:57 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +179% on +49% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Recent gains cleared the old high that it hit when noted in the 8/31/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +78% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and recent quarters were strong, but its up and down annual earnings (questionable A) history remains a fundamental concern. There is a small supply of only 4.26 million shares in its float, which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling."
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WFM
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market Inc
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$80.40 |
+2.47
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$81.00
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3,571,534
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1,455,300
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Most Recent Note for WFM - 2/9/2012 12:59:47 PM
Today's 2nd considerable volume-driven gain into new 52-week high territory has it getting extended from prior highs in the $74 area. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support near its 200 DMA line when consolidating since noted in the 11/01/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases above the +25% guideline, however sales revenues increases have gradually decelerated from +15-11% and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WYN
- NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos
Wyndham Worldwide Corp
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$44.04 |
+0.62
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Most Recent Note for WYN - 2/9/2012 1:13:31 PM
Up again today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +2% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stubbornly held its ground and continued higher since noted in the 1/03/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly earnings increases have been near or above the investment system's guidelines concerning the C criteria, however, its sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a good match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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