Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 8th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/8/2013 11:48:07 AM Report Released : 3/8/2013 12:55:52 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	$17.92	+0.61 3.52%	$18.19	190,800 96.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 197,800	$18.19 -1.48%	3/7/2013	$17.27	PP = $16.77 MB = $17.61
Most Recent Note - 3/8/2013 12:13:11 PM Y - Gapped up and hit another new 52-week high while trading near its "max buy" level with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior session's gain was backed by volume +169% above average as it rose above the new pivot point cited based upon its 2/15/13 high, clearing a "double bottom" base and triggering 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	$16.49	-0.48 -2.83%	$17.08	728,807 107.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 679,200	$17.29 -4.63%	3/4/2013	$15.38	PP = $15.83 MB = $16.62
Most Recent Note - 3/8/2013 12:20:32 PM Y - Retreating below its "max buy" level with today's pullback and its color code is changed to yellow. Prior highs in the $16 area define initial chart support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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
ABAX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Abaxis Inc	$44.57	+1.28 2.96%	$44.84	$44.98	-0.91%	108,482 76.88%	141,100
Most Recent Note for ABAX - 3/8/2013 11:54:20 AM Forming a base-on-base pattern, it found support while consolidating above prior highs since its considerable "breakaway gap" when noted in the 2/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported +32% better sales and a +69% earnings increase for the Dec '12 quarter versus the year ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm has not shown a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, which is a fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/1/2008 and subsequently fell from $30 to as low as $10.12 before rebounding. "
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$14.09	+2.12 17.71%	$14.60	$14.60	-3.49%	1,195,161 767.11%	155,800
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 3/8/2013 12:04:19 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain with heavy volume and hit a new 52 week high, rallying straight up from the bottom of an 8-week cup shaped base during which it undercut its 50 DMA and sank more than -30% off the prior high. Reported earnings +80% on +28% sales revenues for the Jan '13 quarter. Last noted in the 1/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has rallied considerably from its $6 IPO on 10/10/12. Limited history is a concern."
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ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$45.76	+0.45 0.99%	$46.75	$47.10	-2.85%	165,236 84.43%	195,700
Most Recent Note for ARII - 3/8/2013 12:05:42 PM Perched at its 52-week today following more volume-driven gains this week. Reported a very strong +375% earnings increase with sales revenues +6% for the Dec '12 quarter. It is very extended from any sound base. 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$35.60	+0.58 1.66%	$35.67	$36.00	-1.11%	119,061 101.67%	117,100
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 3/8/2013 12:06:45 PM Found support well above its 50 DMA line recently and it is now perched only -1.0% off its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Noted in prior mid-day reports 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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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$23.83	-0.46 -1.89%	$24.62	$24.98	-4.60%	39,012 82.83%	47,100
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 3/8/2013 12:08:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of 4 consecutive gains with above average volume. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since 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	$19.63	+0.23 1.19%	$20.00	$20.00	-1.85%	172,098 211.16%	81,500
Most Recent Note for CSV - 3/8/2013 12:13:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and still adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Very 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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DFRG - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Del Frisco's Restaurant	$17.23	-0.59 -3.31%	$18.12	$19.00	-9.32%	1,840,702 4,382.62%	42,000
Most Recent Note for DFRG - 3/8/2013 12:15:33 PM Proposed a Secondary Offering on 2/27/13 and it has been hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground near its 52-week high hit when 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	$29.10	-0.19 -0.65%	$29.19	$30.50	-4.59%	1,007,677 113.03%	891,500
Most Recent Note for DGI - 3/8/2013 12:18:00 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line and rebounded near its 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports 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. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines M R C Global Inc	$29.90	-0.10 -0.33%	$30.15	$32.16	-7.03%	477,331 83.68%	570,400
Most Recent Note for MRC - 3/8/2013 12:22:15 PM Holding its ground near its 50 DMA line and -6.7% off its 52-week high. The 3/07/13 mid-day report noted - "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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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$7.15	+0.07 0.99%	$7.43	$7.43	-3.77%	375,013 93.80%	399,800
Most Recent Note for NLS - 3/8/2013 12:23:23 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. The 2 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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NTK - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Nortek Inc	$73.00	+0.60 0.83%	$73.49	$74.65	-2.21%	45,481 207.68%	21,900
Most Recent Note for NTK - 3/8/2013 12:25:13 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 2/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) 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	$11.81	-0.51 -4.14%	$12.59	$12.81	-7.81%	317,597 151.38%	209,800
Most Recent Note for NTWK - 3/8/2013 12:26:52 PM Enduring distributional pressure after hitting new 52-week highs this week. It has been 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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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$47.85	-0.52 -1.08%	$50.01	$50.01	-4.32%	32,354 116.80%	27,700
Most Recent Note for OILT - 3/8/2013 12:28:32 PM This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Extended from any sound base, it has rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply and held its ground stubbornly. Noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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OKSB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Southwest Bancorp Okla	$13.15	+0.09 0.69%	$13.18	$13.48	-2.45%	59,963 85.42%	70,200
Most Recent Note for OKSB - 3/8/2013 12:30:00 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating and staying well above prior highs in recent weeks. Last noted in the 1/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history for this Banks - West/Southwest firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$61.86	+0.92 1.51%	$62.76	$62.76	-1.44%	510,212 79.83%	639,100
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 3/8/2013 12:31:25 PM Gapped up 2/27/13 and rallied for more new 52-week highs with gains this week backed by above average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line and held its ground since noted in the 2/11/13 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."
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PCOM - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Points International Ltd	$15.00	+0.11 0.74%	$15.48	$15.48	-3.10%	105,515 248.27%	42,500
Most Recent Note for PCOM - 3/8/2013 12:36:08 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high and traded even higher today with gains backed by great volume conviction. Reported earnings +185% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Earnings improved in recent years, but growth has not been strong and steady.
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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$26.39	+0.15 0.57%	$26.92	$26.92	-1.97%	28,466 92.42%	30,800
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/8/2013 12:38:59 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following an already impressive spurt of 5 consecutive gains. Reported earnings -2% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. The 3/06/13 mid-day report noted - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/05. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$28.25	+0.99 3.63%	$28.37	$28.37	-0.42%	40,147 85.42%	47,000
Most Recent Note for SILC - 3/8/2013 12:45:18 PM Rallying for another new 52-week high after a gap up today. Wedged higher since last noted in the 2/27/13 mid-day report with caution. Big volume-driven gains were recently noted as it reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Dec '12 quarter, accelerating after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings comparisons (bad C criteria). Concerning the A criteria, there was a downturn in FY '09, also making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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SMTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semtech Corporation	$33.27	+0.24 0.73%	$33.60	$34.42	-3.34%	341,978 78.38%	436,300
Most Recent Note for SMTC - 3/8/2013 12:49:11 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable gain and new 52-week high, rallying with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 and results were up and down in years prior. Reported earnings +53% on +45% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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SXI - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Standex Intl Corp	$55.44	+1.20 2.21%	$55.47	$57.60	-3.75%	32,596 103.15%	31,600
Most Recent Note for SXI - 3/8/2013 12:50:53 PM Consolidating only -3.9% off its 52-week high and recently finding support near its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 2/19/13 mid-day report with caution- Reported earnings +11% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its sales and earnings history in recent quarterly comparisons has shown growth borderline or below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$18.67	+0.17 0.92%	$19.00	$19.00	-1.74%	157,331 207.56%	75,800
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 3/8/2013 12:53:00 PM Perched at its 52-week highs today while tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +11% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Found prompt support after recently violating its 50 DMA line. 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	$57.13	+0.35 0.62%	$57.85	$57.85	-1.24%	4,827,551 81.30%	5,937,700
Most Recent Note for TWX - 3/8/2013 12:54:17 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. The 3/07/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$17.00	+0.26 1.55%	$17.06	$17.06	-0.35%	38,107 77.45%	49,200
Most Recent Note for UFI - 3/8/2013 12:55:37 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and steadily 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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