Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 11th, 2013

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Sunday, February 25, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2013
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 13953.77 -39.2 (-0.28%) | NASDAQ 3188.79 -5.08 (-0.16%) | S&P 500 1514.91 -3.02 (-0.20%)

Time of Screening : 2/11/2013 12:08:13 PM Report Released : 2/11/2013 1:12:30 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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	$155.58	+5.10 3.39%	$156.53	4,266,407 229.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,860,800	$157.42 -1.17%	2/8/2013	$147.04	PP = $127.55 MB = $133.93
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2013 12:36:41 PM G - Quickly getting very extended, its color code is changed to green while tallying another considerable volume driven gain. It was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 1/28/13 high plus 10 cents in the 2/08/13 mid-day report. 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 cleared 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/8/2013. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$27.46	+1.32 5.05%	$27.49	262,512 81.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 321,100	$29.16 -5.83%	3/11/2013	$27.46	PP = $29.26 MB = $30.72
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2013 1:06:49 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/08/13 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors may watch for subsequent volume-driven gains to confirm a proper technical buy signal. Hovering -4.9% off its 52-week high today, finding support at its 50 DMA line and still building on an orderly base pattern. Increasing institutional ownership has been a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Reported earnings +61% on +30% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, marking 4 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) This Chinese Real Estate Internet portal firm's IPO was on 9/17/10 and its shares split 4:1 on 2/18/11. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$12.61	-0.08 -0.61%	$12.80	$12.85	-1.85%	29,023 85.87%	33,800
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 2/11/2013 12:13:26 PM Hovering at its 52-week high today following considerable gains on heavy volume as it rebounded back above its 50 DMA line. This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed better increases in sales and earnings for the Sep and Dec '12 quarters versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$35.88	-0.12 -0.33%	$36.32	$37.47	-4.24%	698,773 97.92%	713,600
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/11/2013 12:16:58 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high, consolidating after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +19% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has made steady progress and rallied to new highs since noted in the 9/06/12 mid-day report with caution - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$8.74	+0.10 1.16%	$8.90	$8.97	-2.56%	185,362 96.54%	192,000
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 2/11/2013 12:19:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base after a considerable rally. Tallied more considerable volume-driven gains after consolidating above its 50 DMA line. 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
DNKN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Dunkin' Brands Group Inc	$37.92	+0.90 2.43%	$38.28	$40.00	-5.20%	1,092,965 99.78%	1,095,400
Most Recent Note for DNKN - 2/11/2013 12:25:08 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/17/12 mid-day report. Quarterly comparisons have shown deceleration in its sales revenues and earnings increases. reported earnings +13% on -4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
EVR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Banking Evercore Partners Inc	$38.87	-0.08 -0.21%	$38.87	$39.66	-1.99%	337,341 100.49%	335,700
Most Recent Note for EVR - 2/11/2013 12:25:52 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
FUL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Fuller H B Co	$40.93	+1.54 3.91%	$41.11	$41.11	-0.44%	452,932 169.45%	267,300
Most Recent Note for FUL - 2/11/2013 12:28:22 PM Gapped up today with above average volume while rallying for a new 52-week high. Held its ground in a tight range since last noted in the 1/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "The 2 latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Nov '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY '08, however much higher earnings in FY '07 cause its 5-year earnings "Growth Rate" to only be +5%."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$38.82	-1.72 -4.24%	$40.41	$41.40	-6.23%	906,899 160.34%	565,600
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 2/11/2013 12:30:29 PM Pulling back today after 4 consecutive volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Reported earnings +4% on +26% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Estimates for FY '13 earnings -1% and its low P/E valuation (0.9 X SP) suggest that the outlook for future growth is a concern.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$7.42	+0.18 2.49%	$7.88	$7.88	-5.84%	1,084,008 83.90%	1,292,000
Most Recent Note for GPK - 2/11/2013 12:33:30 PM Gapped up today for new highs. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12 and found support at its 50 DMA line then steadily advanced since last noted in the 12/05/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales and earnings increases (C criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
HMST - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks HomeStreet Inc	$28.10	+0.15 0.54%	$28.73	$28.73	-2.19%	276,241 188.30%	146,700
Most Recent Note for HMST - 2/11/2013 12:34:19 PM Inching higher for 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.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$11.12	-0.19 -1.68%	$11.46	$11.95	-6.95%	102,758 87.83%	117,000
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 2/11/2013 12:37:14 PM This low-priced stock is still 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.'"
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$16.17	+0.52 3.29%	$16.27	$16.80	-3.78%	541,802 130.15%	416,300
Most Recent Note for MX - 2/11/2013 12:40:20 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/05/12. Today's gap up and volume-driven gain has it rebounding near its 52-week high after finding support above its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average coincides with prior highs in the $14 area defining important chart support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported stronger sales and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but prior comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings (C criteria) growth."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$29.95	+0.95 3.28%	$30.34	$30.34	-1.29%	991,472 101.07%	981,000
Most Recent Note for NTI - 2/11/2013 12:41:12 PM Gapped up again today and hit a new 52-week high while on track for a 12th 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."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
OMAB - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services Grupo Aero Cent Nort Ads	$27.35	+0.09 0.33%	$27.50	$29.08	-5.95%	134,797 484.88%	27,800
Most Recent Note for OMAB - 2/11/2013 12:43:04 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Rallied considerably with bullish action since it found support at its 50 DMA line and managed a "positive reversal" when noted in the 12/31/12 mid-day report with caution- "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$52.20	-0.80 -1.51%	$52.55	$55.95	-6.70%	413,876 83.97%	492,900
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 2/11/2013 12:45:19 PM Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. Endured distributional pressure since last noted in the 1/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $118 level. Earnings history (C and A criteria) remains strong through the Sep '12 quarter. It went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/11."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PIKE - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Pike Corp	$12.34	+0.19 1.56%	$12.43	$12.46	-0.96%	293,905 128.06%	229,500
Most Recent Note for PIKE - 2/11/2013 12:51:20 PM Hitting another new 52-week high while tallying today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 3 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$50.66	+0.30 0.60%	$51.00	$51.70	-2.01%	177,325 84.97%	208,700
Most Recent Note for PTP - 2/11/2013 12:53:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on 2/07/12, 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
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
RKUS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Ruckus Wireless Inc	$25.52	+0.55 2.20%	$26.50	$26.50	-3.70%	534,863 111.08%	481,500
Most Recent Note for RKUS - 2/11/2013 12:55:39 PM Rebounded from near its 50 DMA line with considerable volume-driven gains, hitting a new 52-week high today. It did not form a sound base pattern since noted in the 1/16/13 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history is a concern after its 11/16/12 IPO at $15."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SSW - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Seaspan Corporation	$19.75	-0.22 -1.10%	$19.87	$20.15	-1.99%	84,295 76.01%	110,900
Most Recent Note for SSW - 2/11/2013 1:09:23 PM Fundamental concerns remain today as 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline. Last noted in the 4/04/11 mid-day report with caution - "This China-based, high-ranked Transportation - Ship firm had a slight downward turn in its FY '08 earnings, but quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) above the +25% guideline."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
STKL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Sunopta Inc	$7.46	+0.13 1.77%	$7.49	$7.55	-1.19%	165,857 87.52%	189,500
Most Recent Note for STKL - 2/11/2013 1:12:15 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed improving sales and earnings increases but fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 12/22/10 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines. Reversed into the red today after first touching a new 52-week high following a streak of 9 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.