Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, February 28th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 2/28/2013 11:50:06 AM Report Released : 2/28/2013 1:17:33 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
SLCA - NYSE U S Silica Holdings Inc	$23.24	-0.73 -3.05%	$24.42	421,105 91.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 458,900	$24.63 -5.64%	2/26/2013	$22.23	PP = $21.50 MB = $22.58
Most Recent Note - 2/28/2013 1:12:48 PM G - Holding its ground after considerable volume-driven gains this week for new 52-week highs. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks extended from their prior base more than +5% above their pivot point or prior chart highs. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an new annotated weekly graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/26/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aeroportuario Adr	$131.28	-0.50 -0.38%	$131.88	$131.94	-0.50%	60,426 87.96%	68,700
Most Recent Note for ASR - 2/28/2013 11:56:36 AM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by heavy volume. Reported earnings +69% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line then steadily advanced since noted in the 7/19/12 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales growth has not been strong and steady in past quarterly comparisons, and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is below the investment system's guidelines."
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BGFV - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Big 5 Sporting Corp	$15.68	-0.07 -0.44%	$15.95	$16.94	-7.44%	133,961 78.52%	170,600
Most Recent Note for BGFV - 2/28/2013 12:01:50 PM Holding its ground today following a gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Recently rallied from support at its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Failed to impress since noted in the 4/16/10 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and its annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines, although recent quarters showed better than +25%* earnings increases."*
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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$15.79	-0.48 -2.95%	$16.00	$18.15	-13.00%	61,917 113.61%	54,500
Most Recent Note for CFI - 2/28/2013 12:03:16 PM Recently violated its 50 DMA line with losses on heavy volume. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$35.63	+0.44 1.24%	$36.51	$37.47	-4.92%	1,609,811 193.42%	832,300
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 2/28/2013 12:07:01 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, it challenged its 52-week high today. Reported earnings -23% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$52.44	-3.11 -5.59%	$54.75	$56.15	-6.62%	1,943,279 130.74%	1,486,400
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 2/28/2013 12:20:27 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high and testing support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +63% on +142% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Held its ground and made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12. Its shares split 2:1 effective 10/02/12. The Sep '12 quarter showed a +14% earnings increase, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however it has a very strong earnings history otherwise.
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CXW - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Corrections Corp Of Amer	$38.36	+0.25 0.64%	$38.52	$0.00	-6.62%	940,975 76.67%	1,227,300
Most Recent Note for CXW - 2/28/2013 12:22:58 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line tallying a 5th consecutive gain. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 10/26/09 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales history are below guidelines. Quarterly earnings and sales should be up +25%* or more and/or accelerating in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period."*
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DFRG - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Del Frisco's Restaurant	$17.62	-0.25 -1.37%	$17.80	$19.00	-7.29%	30,964 77.60%	39,900
Most Recent Note for DFRG - 2/28/2013 12:25:11 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground since last noted in the 2/21/13 with caution - "Reported earnings -3% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Technically, its volume-driven gain on 2/13/13 led to a breakout from a 4-month base pattern while the mid-day report cautioned - 'Due to report earnings on Feb 21st. It reported strong sales and earnings increases in prior quarterly reports through Sep '12 satisfying the C criteria. Its limited history is still cause for some concern, meanwhile it has held its ground since its $13 IPO on 7/27/12.'"
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DGI - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Digitalglobe Inc	$26.42	-0.60 -2.20%	$26.98	$30.50	-13.39%	2,116,810 296.10%	714,900
Most Recent Note for DGI - 2/28/2013 12:29:28 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line during the consolidation from its 52-week high hit since last noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported strong earnings and improved sales revenues growth for the Sep & Dec '12 quarters, however, fundamental concerns remain. Poor annual earnings (A criteria) history, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$48.08	+1.25 2.67%	$48.40	$48.72	-1.31%	583,656 122.62%	476,000
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 2/28/2013 12:34:31 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with another volume-driven gain. Found support while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system. Reported earnings +23% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed sub par earnings (below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system's C criteria) with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '07 and '08.
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$60.80	+2.70 4.65%	$62.85	$62.85	-3.26%	88,420 124.71%	70,900
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 2/28/2013 12:39:39 PM Hit a new 52-week high after gapping up today for a 2nd consecutive gain backed by heavy volume. Found support well above prior high and above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +51% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$21.31	-0.20 -0.93%	$22.22	$23.61	-9.74%	145,595 103.85%	140,200
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 2/28/2013 12:41:37 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Recently found support near its 50 DMA line.
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JAH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Jarden Corp	$62.77	+1.49 2.42%	$64.87	$64.87	-3.24%	814,144 137.62%	591,600
Most Recent Note for JAH - 2/28/2013 12:43:27 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with heavier volume behind today's considerable gain. Reported earnings +33% on +5% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior comparisons were sub par, and it was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/15/07 mid-day report."
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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$8.47	+0.12 1.44%	$8.60	$8.60	-1.51%	72,736 85.98%	84,600
Most Recent Note for LCI - 2/28/2013 12:46:51 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 6th consecutive gain adding to a recently noted spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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. 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$8.01	+0.01 0.13%	$8.10	$8.98	-10.80%	83,952 100.06%	83,900
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 2/28/2013 12:48:30 PM Consolidating since tallying a considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high when noted in the 2/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Additional resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NTWK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Netsol Technologies Inc	$11.67	+0.17 1.46%	$11.78	$11.89	-1.87%	172,755 105.08%	164,400
Most Recent Note for NTWK - 2/28/2013 12:50:38 PM Still perched near its 52-week high while adding to its impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Reported greatly improved sales and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '12, but its prior earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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OCN - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Ocwen Financial Corp	$39.60	+1.81 4.79%	$39.93	$41.87	-5.42%	1,389,403 79.41%	1,749,700
Most Recent Note for OCN - 2/28/2013 12:55:39 PM Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Dec '12 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Made little headway into new 52-week high territory while trying to rally from an orderly base pattern when last noted in the 1/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Showed better sales revenues and earnings in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, however sub par results in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns."
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$5.66	+0.23 4.24%	$5.69	$5.69	-0.53%	83,912 87.59%	95,800
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 2/28/2013 12:56:49 PM Hitting a new 52-week high and adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 2/26/13 mid-day report noted - "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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RGR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$52.26	-1.25 -2.34%	$55.11	$60.11	-13.06%	558,984 84.49%	661,600
Most Recent Note for RGR - 2/28/2013 1:06:44 PM Fundamentals remain strong, but lower consensus earnings estimates for FY '13 (-2%) and FY '14 (-30%) are cause for some concern while it is consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -6.9% off its 52-week high. Encountered stubborn resistance in the $54-56 area over the past year. Found prompt support after violating its 200 DMA line and stayed above previously noted support near its August - November lows. Showed impressive resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/18/12 as damaging distributional action left it -26.9% off its 11/30/12 high while firearms-makers endured heavy selling following tragedies.
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$8.87	+0.04 0.45%	$9.01	$9.98	-11.12%	182,374 85.90%	212,300
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 2/28/2013 1:08:09 PM Consolidating since hitting its 52-week high on 2/20/13 with a 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 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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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$31.54	+0.97 3.17%	$31.59	$31.87	-1.04%	149,823 157.21%	95,300
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 2/28/2013 1:10:13 PM Reported earnings +120% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground and rallied since last noted in the 1/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however sales revenues increases showed worrisome deceleration, +13%, +11%, +8%, and +4% in the Dec '11, Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters, respectively. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$28.80	-1.15 -3.84%	$29.20	$32.13	-10.36%	370,979 209.47%	177,100
Most Recent Note for TRS - 2/28/2013 1:15:44 PM Gapped down today undercutting its 50 DMA line after the maker of cargo management products proposed a Secondary Offering. Reported strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Dec '12 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly earnings increases below the +25%* minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria."*
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TYPE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Monotype Imaging Hldgs	$20.99	+0.07 0.33%	$21.11	$21.57	-2.69%	120,998 89.03%	135,900
Most Recent Note for TYPE - 2/28/2013 1:16:35 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high after a recent streak of 8 consecutive gains into new high territory. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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	$15.41	+0.33 2.16%	$15.43	$15.43	-0.16%	32,272 75.76%	42,600
Most Recent Note for UFI - 2/28/2013 1:17:17 PM Still holding its ground stubbornly and inching higher following a gap up on 2/19/13 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. Prior mid-day reports 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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