Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, March 4th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/4/2013 11:59:19 AM Report Released : 3/4/2013 12:58:10 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
EVER - NYSE Everbank Financial Corp	$15.38	+0.17 1.12%	$15.53	415,301 75.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 553,700	$16.22 -5.18%	3/4/2013	$15.38	PP = $15.83 MB = $16.62
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2013 12:19:26 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/15/13 high while building on a "double bottom" base pattern. Needs subsequent volume-driven gains to trigger a technical buy signal, while the market (M criteria) also needs to confirm a new rally to signal odds are favorable. Reported earnings +44% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter satisfying the C criteria. Rebounding toward its 52-week high after slumping below its 50 DMA line during its choppy consolidation since last noted in the 12/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history remains a concern, meanwhile it rallied since its 5/03/12 IPO at $10. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking only its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)." 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
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MWIV - NASDAQ M W I Veterinary Supply	$130.90	+0.01 0.01%	$132.01	43,708 90.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 48,500	$132.01 -0.84%	3/4/2013	$130.90	PP = $129.45 MB = $135.92
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2013 12:35:14 PM Y - Patient investors may watch for the market (M criteria) to produce a new confirmed rally with a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages before the stock gets too extended. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 2/05/13 high plus 10 cents. Spiked to another new 52-week high last week clearing an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern formed since it technically broke out of a sound base on 2/04/13. Reported earnings +26% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, continuing its trend of recent quarterly earnings increases near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has shown resilience in recent months after rebounding impressively from its lows since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/30/2011. Click here.
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N - NYSE Netsuite Inc	$74.74	+2.07 2.85%	$74.90	352,696 108.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 326,100	$75.75 -1.33%	12/12/2012	$64.75	PP = $67.12 MB = $70.48
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2013 12:36:15 PM G - Challenging its 52-week and all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/1/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Aegion Corp	$23.87	-0.09 -0.38%	$24.46	$24.46	-2.41%	180,927 75.07%	241,000
Most Recent Note for AEGN - 3/4/2013 12:01:08 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line, promptly finding support near that important short-term average after violating it when last noted in the 2/27/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces some resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$53.93	+1.53 2.92%	$54.27	$54.27	-0.63%	524,622 76.96%	681,700
Most Recent Note for ALK - 3/4/2013 12:03:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +37% on +8% sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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BGFV - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Big 5 Sporting Corp	$15.80	+0.50 3.27%	$15.91	$16.94	-6.73%	158,548 89.17%	177,800
Most Recent Note for BGFV - 3/4/2013 12:04:17 PM Holding its ground following a gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on 2/27/13. 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$33.92	-0.08 -0.23%	$34.31	$36.00	-5.78%	97,461 84.90%	114,800
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 3/4/2013 12:06:51 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, extended from any sound base pattern and -5.3% off its 52-week high. 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$21.42	+0.42 2.00%	$21.65	$21.65	-1.06%	58,789 136.09%	43,200
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 3/4/2013 12:09:31 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain. While pulling back after rising from a short and orderly flat base pattern with a volume-driven gain the 2/20/13 mid-day report 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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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$18.17	+0.21 1.17%	$18.41	$18.41	-1.30%	82,813 117.63%	70,400
Most Recent Note for CSV - 3/4/2013 12:10:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a streak of volume-driven gains last week. It is extended from any sound base and it was repeatedly noted in mid-day reports 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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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$21.93	-0.52 -2.32%	$22.45	$23.61	-7.12%	119,007 84.76%	140,400
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 3/4/2013 12:13:00 PM Churning above average volume for the past few sessions while challenging prior highs and its 52-week high. The 2/28/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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FMX - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Fomento Econ Mex Sab Ads	$109.33	-0.15 -0.14%	$109.95	$115.45	-5.30%	451,315 82.42%	547,600
Most Recent Note for FMX - 3/4/2013 12:21:25 PM Halting its slide today after pulling back from all-time highs with above average volume behind 4 consecutive losses. Reported earnings +89% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '08."
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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$22.89	+0.46 2.05%	$23.09	$23.65	-3.21%	73,754 80.69%	91,400
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 3/4/2013 12:22:35 PM Still perched near its 52-week high after powering to new highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +50% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria)."
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GWRE - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Guidewire Software Inc	$36.18	+0.31 0.85%	$36.75	$38.43	-5.87%	554,146 112.63%	492,000
Most Recent Note for GWRE - 3/4/2013 12:25:18 PM Holding its ground near its 52 week high after gapping up on 2/27/13 with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +40% on +31% sales for the Jan '13 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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LCI - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Lannett Company Inc	$8.59	+0.32 3.87%	$8.80	$8.80	-2.39%	140,495 155.07%	90,600
Most Recent Note for LCI - 3/4/2013 12:26:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while still adding to its 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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MDCI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Medical Action Ind Inc	$5.97	+0.01 0.17%	$6.09	$6.24	-4.33%	83,499 91.36%	91,400
Most Recent Note for MDCI - 3/4/2013 12:28:23 PM Fundamental concerns remain today with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 12/17/09 mid-day report with caution - "Its lack of sales revenue growth and a substantial downturn in earnings in FY '09 are fundamental concerns. Gapped down today, pulling back from its 52-week high. A streak of gains in 12 of the past 13 sessions was marked by above average volume as it broke out above resistance in the mid-$14 area."
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NTWK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Netsol Technologies Inc	$11.59	+0.14 1.22%	$11.65	$11.89	-2.52%	147,431 82.13%	179,500
Most Recent Note for NTWK - 3/4/2013 12:36:32 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after an 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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NWS - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified News Corporation Cl B	$29.74	+0.14 0.47%	$29.76	$29.91	-0.57%	2,218,054 75.52%	2,936,900
Most Recent Note for NWS - 3/4/2013 12:38:56 PM Holding its ground at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +13% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It made gradual progress into new high territory after undercutting its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/09/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$5.86	+0.07 1.21%	$5.97	$6.26	-6.39%	352,942 349.45%	101,000
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/4/2013 12:40:39 PM Perched near its new 52-week high hit last week with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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."
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$16.99	+1.13 7.12%	$17.10	$17.33	-1.96%	1,039,971 160.39%	648,400
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 3/4/2013 12:42:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive considerable volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. The 3/01/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported strong increases in sales revenues and earnings well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in past 4 quarters through Dec '12. Consensus estimates calling for -26% lower earnings in FY '13 are cause for some concern. It went through another deep correction below its 50 & 200 DMA lines since noted in the 1/05/12 mid-day report - 'Its earnings and sales history are below guidelines.'"
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SHOS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Sears Hometown & Outlet	$43.62	+0.93 2.17%	$43.92	$46.50	-6.20%	72,794 82.07%	88,700
Most Recent Note for SHOS - 3/4/2013 12:44:47 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '12 showed strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$26.50	+1.48 5.92%	$26.86	$26.86	-1.34%	291,079 157.17%	185,200
Most Recent Note for SMP - 3/4/2013 12:49:21 PM This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry gapped up for a new 52-week high today, distancing itself from a big cup-with-handle base formed over the past year. Reported earnings +65% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarterly comparison. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a loss in FY '08.
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.21	+0.39 3.97%	$10.24	$11.25	-9.24%	3,621,391 85.91%	4,215,100
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 3/4/2013 12:52:29 PM Still -10% off its 52-week high today, rebounding after undercutting its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 12/07/12 mid-day report with caution - "Touched a new 52-week high today and then reversed into the red with very heavy volume. Recently encountering stubborn resistance in the $11 area. Reported earnings +380% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marked 3 consecutive quarters with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however a downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$16.03	+0.34 2.17%	$16.16	$16.16	-0.80%	47,970 103.83%	46,200
Most Recent Note for UFI - 3/4/2013 12:53:32 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and still 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 repeatedly 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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VMI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Valmont Industries Inc	$159.48	+1.14 0.72%	$159.48	$159.99	-0.32%	212,448 142.01%	149,600
Most Recent Note for VMI - 3/4/2013 12:55:01 PM Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs with higher volume behind today's 5th consecutive small gain gain. Extended from any sound base while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 50 DMA line and rallied into new high territory since noted in the 11/05/12 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improved earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however its annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '10. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/02/08."
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WSBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Waterstone Financial Inc	$8.00	+0.14 1.78%	$8.05	$8.65	-7.51%	31,496 85.36%	36,900
Most Recent Note for WSBF - 3/4/2013 12:55:57 PM 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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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$22.52	+0.58 2.64%	$22.62	$22.62	-0.44%	15,400,707 75.66%	20,355,600
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 3/4/2013 12:56:37 PM Today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume has it hitting another new 52-week high. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line and rallied further since the 1/29/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +28% on +2% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria)products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$19.03	-0.19 -0.99%	$19.45	$19.75	-3.65%	162,957 85.99%	189,500
Most Recent Note for YY - 3/4/2013 12:57:55 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 2/25/13 mid-day report - "Extended from its orderly base after big volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Completed its $11 IPO on 11/21/12 and bullish action has continued since recent mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Limited history is a concern as it has reported earnings versus losses in the year ago periods in quarterly comparisons through Sep 12, it does not have a good annual earnings (A criteria) history.'"
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