Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 7th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/7/2013 11:40:31 AM Report Released : 3/7/2013 1:03:26 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$17.27	+0.31 1.83%	$17.29	187,143 96.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 193,000	$17.29 -0.12%	3/7/2013	$17.27	PP = $16.77 MB = $17.61
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2013 12:06:33 PM Y - New pivot point is cited based upon its 2/15/13 high as it rises from a "double bottom" base. Volume is running at a higher above average pace today while on track for its 6th consecutive gain and hitting new 52-week highs. The prior session's gain had only +17% above average volume, however gains must be backed by at least +40% above average volume as a stock rises above its pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal under the fact-based system. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/21/2013. Click here.
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EVER - NYSE Everbank Financial Corp	$17.05	+0.34 2.03%	$17.24	809,170 122.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 660,400	$17.29 -1.39%	3/4/2013	$15.38	PP = $15.83 MB = $16.62
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2013 12:20:32 PM G - Gapped up today, adding to its streak of 7 consecutive gains and getting extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $16 area define initial chart support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their pivot point and always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/4/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$48.18	-0.37 -0.76%	$50.61	$48.95	-1.57%	301,921 82.11%	367,700
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 3/7/2013 11:49:25 AM This Medical - Services firm hit another new 52-week high today. Recently rose from an orderly consolidation with no resistance due to overhead supply. Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) are reassuring however sales revenues increases show worrisome sequential deceleration from +48%, +20% to +12% in the Jun, Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, respectively. Its shares split 3:1 on 12/31/12. Increasing ownership from 598 top-rated funds in Mar '12 to 938 in Dec '12 is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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BMI - NYSE - Machinery-Constr/Mining Badger Meter Inc	$51.05	-1.29 -2.46%	$51.38	$52.54	-2.84%	59,189 78.71%	75,200
Most Recent Note for BMI - 3/7/2013 11:51:38 AM Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line after a small gap down today. Last noted in the 2/19/13 mid-day report - "Three of the 4 latest quarterly reports through Dec '12 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases, but its prior 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 8/21/08."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$35.07	-0.02 -0.06%	$35.25	$36.00	-2.58%	102,796 88.24%	116,500
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 3/7/2013 11:55:58 AM Found support well above its 50 DMA line recently and it is now consolidating -3.0% off its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Last noted in the 3/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "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. Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CBD - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Companhia Brasileira Adr	$51.81	-1.43 -2.69%	$52.50	$53.70	-3.52%	401,270 84.14%	476,900
Most Recent Note for CBD - 3/7/2013 11:58:50 AM Rallied impressively in the past week with volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs and challenging its 2011 all-time high. This Brazilian Retail - Super/Mini Markets firm has an erratic earnings and sales revenues history, below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$26.04	+1.97 8.18%	$26.48	$26.48	-1.66%	257,076 110.90%	231,800
Most Recent Note for CSU - 3/7/2013 12:08:41 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's considerable gap up and volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings -13% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Bullish action has continued since last noted in the 1/29/13 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly sales growth and earnings increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 which is a fundamental flaw."
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$118.71	-3.24 -2.66%	$120.73	$124.29	-4.49%	633,412 84.35%	750,900
Most Recent Note for DVA - 3/7/2013 12:14:06 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit earlier this week with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near-term support in the $116 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 when details and an annotated graph were shown under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$17.99	+0.32 1.81%	$17.99	$18.02	-0.17%	285,327 94.04%	303,400
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 3/7/2013 12:17:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground after last week's volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, and it is fundamentally not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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FLT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fleetcor Technologies	$70.59	-1.66 -2.30%	$70.84	$72.90	-3.17%	920,427 147.24%	625,100
Most Recent Note for FLT - 3/7/2013 12:24:49 PM Gapped down for a small loss today, retreating from its 52-week high after a streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +46% on +45% sales for the Dec '12 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria). On 3/14/12, 6/11/12, and 11/29/12 it priced Secondary Offerings and it was previously noted, "Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to upward price progress yet typically result in broader institutional ownership interest." It proposed another Secondary Offering on 3/06/13 and has not spent any time basing since noted in the 11/28/12 mid-day report with caution - "Getting more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors may keep it on a watchlist for a more favorable market (M criteria) environment and if a proper base or secondary buy point may possibly develop and be noted."
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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$25.80	+0.99 3.99%	$25.90	$26.60	-3.01%	148,571 99.45%	149,400
Most Recent Note for HCI - 3/7/2013 12:26:59 PM Adding to prior gains following a gap up on the prior session, abruptly rising from its 200 DMA line and challenging highs in the $25-26 area where it met stubborn resistance in recent months. Reported earnings +92% on +40% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Sequentially, its quarterly comparisons show decelerating sales revenues increases from +131%, +99%, +60%, to +40% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '12 quarters, respectively. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$20.70	+0.36 1.77%	$20.78	$20.79	-0.43%	9,938,410 165.57%	6,002,500
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 3/7/2013 12:29:46 PM Proposed another Secondary Offering on 3/06/13. Held its ground and inched further into new 52-week high territory with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +38% on +15% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12 made steady progress since while prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par, indicating no great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LUX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Luxottica Group Spa Adr	$48.25	+0.55 1.15%	$48.25	$49.28	-2.09%	319,920 215.87%	148,200
Most Recent Note for LUX - 3/7/2013 12:30:51 PM The 3/06/13 mid-day report noted - "Perched at its 52-week high after recently rallying from a "square box" base. Showed better earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons, however its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$10.93	+0.28 2.63%	$11.06	$11.95	-8.54%	131,221 93.40%	140,500
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 3/7/2013 12:34:05 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 2/11/13 mid-day report - "This low-priced stock is still hovering near its 52-week high today, consolidating after a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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.'"
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MRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines M R C Global Inc	$29.51	+0.16 0.55%	$29.99	$32.16	-8.24%	4,306,821 955.16%	450,900
Most Recent Note for MRC - 3/7/2013 12:36:47 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/06/13 after having rallied since a Secondary Offering completed on 11/08/12. Limited history remains a concern after its IPO priced at $21 back on 4/12/12.
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MTU - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Mitsubishi Ufj Fincl Ads	$5.70	-0.09 -1.55%	$5.73	$5.83	-2.23%	11,931,646 605.54%	1,970,400
Most Recent Note for MTU - 3/7/2013 12:37:45 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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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$22.87	-1.13 -4.71%	$24.15	$24.82	-7.86%	227,860 173.41%	131,400
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 3/7/2013 12:40:21 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/09/12 mid-day report with caution - "This Electric Utility servicing firm's fundamental and technical characteristics are not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system."
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$7.13	+0.23 3.33%	$7.28	$7.28	-2.06%	342,651 87.61%	391,100
Most Recent Note for NLS - 3/7/2013 12:42:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. The 3/06/13 mid-day report 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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NSM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$38.52	-2.54 -6.19%	$41.58	$42.24	-8.81%	1,428,308 116.80%	1,222,900
Most Recent Note for NSM - 3/7/2013 12:48:35 PM Enduring distributional pressure today with a loss on above average volume. It has not formed a sound base pattern following a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/06/12. Fundamentals remain favorable with respect to the C and A criteria. Found support above its 50 DMA line during pullbacks since its gap up on 1/07/13 on news it was to acquire mortgage servicing assets from Bank Of America Corp (BAC).
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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$17.10	+0.91 5.62%	$17.24	$17.44	-1.95%	274,452 82.25%	333,700
Most Recent Note for NXST - 3/7/2013 12:51:16 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 9th consecutive gain. Found support above its 200 DMA during a deep consolidation, meanwhile it also completed a Secondary Offerings on 11/29/12 and 2/08/13. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$47.50	+0.99 2.13%	$47.75	$48.24	-1.53%	24,631 88.60%	27,800
Most Recent Note for OILT - 3/7/2013 12:54:23 PM This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm gapped up for a 2nd consecutive session and hit another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. It is extended from any sound base and has rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply and held its ground stubbornly since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Reported better earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago, but in prior quarters its earnings and sales revenues had not shown strong and steady increases."
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PIR - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Pier 1 Imports Inc	$22.20	-1.04 -4.48%	$22.61	$23.67	-6.21%	1,334,890 115.02%	1,160,600
Most Recent Note for PIR - 3/7/2013 12:55:54 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line and retreating from the new 52-week high hit on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sales revenues and earnings in quarterly and annual comparisons is not a match with with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$18.27	+0.83 4.76%	$18.40	$18.40	-0.71%	168,134 234.50%	71,700
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 3/7/2013 12:57:23 PM Powering to new 52-week highs today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +11% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Found prompt support after recently violating its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 9 quarterly earnings comparisons through Sep '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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TWX - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Time Warner Inc	$56.01	+0.55 0.98%	$56.84	$56.84	-1.47%	5,947,443 102.29%	5,814,200
Most Recent Note for TWX - 3/7/2013 1:00:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base pattern. Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$179.50	+3.50 1.99%	$180.10	$181.11	-0.89%	44,685 110.88%	40,300
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 3/7/2013 1:02:47 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Recently endured distributional pressure yet held its ground following a spurt of gains. Last noted in the 1/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved earnings and sales revenues. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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