Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/20/2013 11:50:53 AM Report Released : 2/20/2013 1:28:36 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$62.90	-1.94 -2.99%	$63.69	3,715,781 84.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,422,800	$65.10 -3.38%	1/23/2013	$54.98	PP = $58.72 MB = $61.66
Most Recent Note - 2/20/2013 12:17:04 PM G - Proposed another Secondary Offering while trading at an all-time high, and it gapped down today for a small loss. Reported earnings +129% on +70% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter versus the year ago period. A considerable "breakaway gap" for a new high with heavy volume on 2/12/13 triggered a convincing technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/7/2013. Click here.
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LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education	$26.44	+0.88 3.43%	$27.18	778,603 192.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 403,900	$27.18 -2.73%	2/20/2013	$26.44	PP = $25.10 MB = $26.36
Most Recent Note - 2/20/2013 12:41:07 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 11/02/12 high plus 10 cents. It had encountered resistance in the $25 area, then its volume-driven gain on the prior session clinched a technical buy signal, and it gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs while approaching its all-time high ($28.46 in April 2010). Reported earnings +35% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 11/02/12 mid-day report with caution - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/27/2010. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$33.86	-1.25 -3.57%	$35.24	$35.81	-5.45%	135,053 120.69%	111,900
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 2/20/2013 11:52:36 AM Pulling back today after powering to a new 52-week high with another considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings versus a loss for the year-ago quarter ended January 31st. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line recently, and technically it broke out and finished strong after noted in the 2/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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APO - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Apollo Global Management	$22.67	-0.08 -0.35%	$23.85	$23.95	-5.34%	533,044 97.90%	544,500
Most Recent Note for APO - 2/20/2013 11:53:55 AM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 2/19/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Erratic sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$39.25	-2.57 -6.15%	$41.50	$42.79	-8.27%	138,251 86.52%	159,800
Most Recent Note for ARII - 2/20/2013 11:55:48 AM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. 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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ARTC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Arthrocare Corp	$35.95	-0.09 -0.25%	$36.21	$36.99	-2.81%	73,445 82.06%	89,500
Most Recent Note for ARTC - 2/20/2013 11:57:59 AM Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line yet it found prompt support and quickly rebounded. It remains perched near 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, however, the 2/14/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$20.37	-0.42 -2.02%	$20.64	$21.00	-3.00%	31,789 75.87%	41,900
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 2/20/2013 11:59:56 AM Pulling back today after hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind its considerable gain on the prior session when rising from a short and orderly flat base pattern. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 satisfy the C criteria, but waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 are a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 2/03/11 mid-day report - 'The China-based Medical - Biomed/Biotech firm has earned high ranks, but it sales and earnings increases have been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$37.46	+0.16 0.43%	$37.89	$37.89	-1.13%	152,799 135.22%	113,000
Most Recent Note for CG - 2/20/2013 12:01:11 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today with its 8th consecutive gain. It is very extended from any sound base now, and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recently rallying from a long flat base. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$34.98	-0.91 -2.54%	$35.83	$37.47	-6.65%	603,249 79.63%	757,600
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/20/2013 12:02:17 PM Retreating from its 52-week high, still 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."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$15.99	-0.29 -1.79%	$16.38	$16.46	-2.86%	54,115 102.30%	52,900
Most Recent Note for CSV - 2/20/2013 12:04:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, pulling back after a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable volume-driven gain on 1/02/13, then gradually rallied further into new high territory since noted in the 1/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$35.44	-3.23 -8.35%	$38.63	$38.82	-8.71%	113,611 80.86%	140,500
Most Recent Note for DW - 2/20/2013 12:07:02 PM Considerable loss today with volume running at an above average pace, retreating from its 52-week high following a recent streak of gains. Reported earnings -17% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. It had stubbornly held its ground and rallied after prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$33.17	-0.97 -2.83%	$33.30	$34.99	-5.20%	625,462 191.74%	326,200
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 2/20/2013 12:10:46 PM Gapped down today and traded near its 50 DMA line then promptly rebounded back toward its 52-week high hit on the prior session with its 3rd consecutive gain marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +14% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HEES - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components H & E Equipment Svcs Inc	$20.50	+0.45 2.24%	$21.18	$21.18	-3.21%	168,459 84.48%	199,400
Most Recent Note for HEES - 2/20/2013 12:12:59 PM Up today and hitting a new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and edged higher since last noted in the 1/02/13 mid-day report with caution - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) no not match favorably with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LAD - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Lithia Motors Inc Cl A	$40.46	-3.18 -7.29%	$44.74	$44.80	-9.69%	635,363 251.63%	252,500
Most Recent Note for LAD - 2/20/2013 12:24:22 PM Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with a considerable loss today on heavy volume testing support at its 50 DMA line. It has earned high ranks and little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Dec '12 quarter. This Retail/Wholesale - Automobile firm's sales revenues and earnings showed improvement in recent quarterly comparisons. It annual earnings history (A criteria) has been improving impressively after a dramatic downturn in FY '07 and '08 earnings.
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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$7.77	+0.00 0.00%	$7.95	$8.00	-2.88%	65,016 90.30%	72,000
Most Recent Note for LCI - 2/20/2013 12:26:04 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain adding to a recently noted spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Very extended from any sound base pattern. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed greatly improved sales revenues and solid earnings increases versus low or negative year-ago results. Fundamental concerns remain, as 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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LL - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lumber Liquidators Hldgs	$63.29	+0.86 1.38%	$65.48	$65.48	-3.34%	761,643 145.71%	522,700
Most Recent Note for LL - 2/20/2013 12:30:43 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. It recently rose from an orderly 12-week base pattern. Reported earnings +67% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Held its ground stubbornly and showed mostly bullish action since last noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Strong quarterly earnings increases (above the +25% minimum) satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth stalled after FY '09, raising fundamental concerns based on the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/08/10 after a 'negative reversal' on 4/26/10."
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$40.07	-1.78 -4.25%	$41.93	$42.75	-6.27%	222,381 85.83%	259,100
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 2/20/2013 12:42:10 PM Retreating today after challenging its 52-week high with a streak of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +24% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since noted in the 1/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line and fundamentals have deteriorated with sub par earnings in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters reported since weak action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12."
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$17.95	+0.45 2.57%	$18.25	$18.25	-1.64%	1,053,212 211.74%	497,400
Most Recent Note for MX - 2/20/2013 12:43:42 PM Small gap up today following a considerable volume-driven gain and strong finish on the prior session, technically breaking out and rallying for new 52-week highs. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line which coincides with prior highs in the $14 area defining important chart support. Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/05/12. 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."
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PIKE - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Pike Corp	$14.19	+0.56 4.11%	$14.19	$14.19	0.00%	227,065 82.54%	275,100
Most Recent Note for PIKE - 2/20/2013 12:50:12 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's gain. Held its ground stubbornly after a streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains, meanwhile, prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PRAA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$119.29	+1.93 1.64%	$120.47	$120.47	-0.98%	75,248 86.69%	86,800
Most Recent Note for PRAA - 2/20/2013 12:52:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since its considerable volume-driven gain when noted with caution in the 2/14/13 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +36% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 302 in Mar '12 to 361 in Dec '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its Mar '12 results marked its only comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years. Previously noted downturn in FY '08 and FY '09 earnings (A criteria) is a flaw in its annual earnings history."
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$9.61	+0.46 5.03%	$9.66	$9.78	-1.74%	359,361 192.69%	186,500
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 2/20/2013 1:19:00 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain adding to a streak of big gains from an orderly base. Reported earnings +100% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line after clearing a 9 month base when last noted in the 1/09/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarters through Sep '12 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SIRO - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Sirona Dental Systems	$71.46	-1.78 -2.43%	$72.60	$73.98	-3.41%	361,976 107.89%	335,500
Most Recent Note for SIRO - 2/20/2013 1:20:31 PM Gapped down today following an analyst downgrade, retreating from its 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 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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TEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Terex Corp	$33.32	-1.59 -4.55%	$35.60	$35.76	-6.82%	3,611,904 147.15%	2,454,500
Most Recent Note for TEX - 2/20/2013 1:22:32 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings -24% on -13% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Last noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted cautiously in the 10/20/09 mid-day report."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$73.12	-1.88 -2.51%	$74.34	$75.79	-3.52%	1,818,090 92.22%	1,971,400
Most Recent Note for TMO - 2/20/2013 1:23:15 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) . Found support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating, then rallied to new highs since noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TYPE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Monotype Imaging Hldgs	$20.93	-0.53 -2.47%	$21.40	$21.57	-2.97%	196,191 155.58%	126,100
Most Recent Note for TYPE - 2/20/2013 1:26:16 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today after a streak of 8 consecutive gains into new high territory, clear of resistance due to overhead supply. It is extended from any base. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in the 2 latest quarterly reports through Dec '12. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '09, a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$14.76	-0.18 -1.20%	$14.97	$15.38	-4.03%	33,164 89.39%	37,100
Most Recent Note for UFI - 2/20/2013 1:28:13 PM Holding its ground today following a gap up on the prior session for a new 52-week high. Technically, its "breakaway gap" cleared a better than 3-month base during which it found prompt support near its 200 DMA line. The 2/19/13 mid-day report cautioned - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Erratic sales revenues and earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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