Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, March 9th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 3/9/2012 11:47:56 AM Report Released : 3/9/2012 12:53:56 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
COO - NYSE Cooper Companies Inc	$83.05	+4.12 5.22%	$83.85	756,608 209.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 360,400	$84.20 -1.37%	9/1/2004	$83.05	PP = $81.02 MB = $85.07
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2012 12:17:01 PM Y - Gapped up today nearly challenging its 52-week high while rallying from a near 6-month base. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/29/12 high plus 10 cents. Recent quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfying the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good since a downturn in FY '06 & '07. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 10/12/11 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/29/05." 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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CTRX - NASDAQ Catamaran Corp	$73.10	+0.56 0.77%	$76.42	298,024 77.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 386,100	$76.42 -4.34%	2/23/2012	$68.24	PP = $66.05 MB = $69.35
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2012 12:52:32 PM G - Off the session's earlier high after trading up for another new all-time high today. Prior highs in the $66 area define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/6/2012. Click here.
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GOLD - NYSE Barrick Gold Corporation	$112.83	+1.17 1.05%	$113.11	382,166 84.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 452,500	$120.73 -6.54%	2/7/2012	$116.21	PP = $120.83 MB = $126.87
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2012 12:25:41 PM G - Finding support near its 50 DMA line after recently undercutting that important short-term average and dipping below its prior low ($108.63 on 2/16/12). It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $120 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/8/2012. Click here.
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HLF - NYSE Herbalife Ltd	$69.36	+2.48 3.71%	$70.11	1,136,791 89.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,276,600	$70.11 -1.07%	2/22/2012	$65.90	PP = $63.50 MB = $66.68
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2012 12:31:04 PM G - Up today, rising further above its "max buy" level and getting more extended from its prior base pattern. Prior highs in the $63 area define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/22/2012. Click here.
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ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$88.57	-0.70 -0.79%	$92.00	872,215 115.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 753,300	$92.00 -3.73%	1/11/2012	$71.97	PP = $75.80 MB = $79.59
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2012 12:53:19 PM G - Reversed into the red after touching another new all-time high today. It is extended from any sound base pattern, meanwhile its prior highs near $75 and its 50 DMA line define important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/28/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$24.70	+0.82 3.43%	$25.00	$25.00	-1.20%	329,600 95.76%	344,200
Most Recent Note for BECN - 3/9/2012 11:51:16 AM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 2/09/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +77% on +21% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/01/2009 mid-day report - 'Its up and down annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.'"
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CDI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service C D I Corp	$17.03	+0.36 2.16%	$17.08	$17.08	-0.29%	32,166 102.77%	31,300
Most Recent Note for CDI - 3/9/2012 11:54:45 AM The 3/08/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Hitting a new 52 week high today but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply."
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CECE - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Ceco Environmental	$7.80	+0.40 5.41%	$8.20	$8.20	-4.88%	59,197 266.65%	22,200
Most Recent Note for CECE - 3/9/2012 11:59:11 AM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved earnings but the lack of sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history are fundamental flaws. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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CKEC - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters Carmike Cinemas Inc	$8.71	+0.34 4.06%	$8.89	$8.89	-2.02%	48,055 126.46%	38,000
Most Recent Note for CKEC - 3/9/2012 12:00:08 PM Up today after holding its ground following a 3/07/12 gap up gain with heavy volume on the prior session for a new 52-week high after an analyst upgrade. Fundamentals still are not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 10/14/09 mid-day report - "Poor annual earnings history."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$22.53	+0.72 3.30%	$22.80	$23.51	-4.17%	130,102 138.55%	93,900
Most Recent Note for CMN - 3/9/2012 12:04:37 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line this week and approaching its 52-week high with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today. Do not be confused by a 3:2 share split impacting prices effective 2/02/12. Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history has been strong in recent years, however the prior 7 quarterly comparisons through Oct '11 showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline. This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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CYAN - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cyanotech Corp	$10.24	+0.39 4.00%	$10.48	$10.48	-2.25%	65,767 95.31%	69,000
Most Recent Note for CYAN - 3/9/2012 12:18:03 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with yet another volume-driven gain today. Held its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 2/09/12 after reporting strong sales and earnings increases for the latest (Dec '11) quarter. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It went through a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line from the prior high since noted in the 12/22/11 mid-day report - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through September '11 showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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DHI - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml D R Horton Inc	$15.30	+0.74 5.08%	$15.39	$15.44	-0.91%	9,020,843 121.95%	7,397,000
Most Recent Note for DHI - 3/9/2012 12:21:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. fundamentals are 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 7/06/05.
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HALO - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Halozyme Therapeutics	$11.05	-0.46 -4.03%	$11.27	$11.95	-7.56%	660,052 85.72%	770,000
Most Recent Note for HALO - 3/9/2012 12:27:18 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after a small gap down today. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/10/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Rallying with above average volume behind its gains after an orderly consolidation above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Insider buying reported in November was previously noted as an encouraging sign. The June and September '11 quarters showed great sales revenues increases and earnings versus year ago losses. Years of ongoing operating losses make it not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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HEES - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components H & E Equipment Svcs Inc	$20.07	+0.01 0.05%	$20.14	$20.63	-2.71%	233,445 108.98%	214,200
Most Recent Note for HEES - 3/9/2012 12:28:40 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground in a tight range after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported 3 consecutive quarters through Dec '11 with solid sales revenues increases and earnings versus year-ago losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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HIBB - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Hibbett Sports Inc	$51.49	-0.15 -0.29%	$52.00	$52.09	-1.15%	429,305 181.14%	237,000
Most Recent Note for HIBB - 3/9/2012 12:29:43 PM The 2 prior mid-day reports noted - "Recently churning above average volume while reaching a new 52-week high yet not making much price progress above prior resistance near the $50 level. Reported earnings +34% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Sales revenues increases have been in the +4-11% range (sub par) while earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons (good C criteria) versus the year ago periods.
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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$17.85	+0.55 3.18%	$18.08	$19.34	-7.70%	922,012 80.38%	1,147,100
Most Recent Note for INVN - 3/9/2012 12:34:35 PM Rallying up from a test of support at its 50 DMA line this week, posting its 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today. It hails from the Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing group which has recently shown better leadership (L criteria). It has not formed a sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its 11/16/11 IPO was priced at $8 per share, and the firm's limited history is a concern. "
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$36.09	+1.07 3.06%	$36.34	$37.50	-3.76%	305,509 100.20%	304,900
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 3/9/2012 12:37:00 PM Quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 have been sub par and showing deceleration in sales and earnings growth.
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$36.09	+1.07 3.06%	$36.34	$37.50	-3.76%	305,509 100.20%	304,900
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 3/9/2012 12:35:28 PM Quarterly comparisons through e
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$13.01	+0.00 0.00%	$13.25	$14.00	-7.07%	222,386 132.06%	168,400
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 3/9/2012 12:42:37 PM Holding its ground since its gap down on 3/06/12 after a proposed Public Offering when the mid-day report noted - "Encountering distributional pressure after recently reaching a new 52-week high. Earnings increases have been strong in recent quarterly comparisons while sales revenues have been in the +7-10% range. Rebounded from a deep slump below its 200 DMA line in the interim since last noted in the 8/15/11 mid-day report - 'No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Completed an additional Public Offering on 2/03/11. It may be an interesting turn-around story, and recent quarters earnings increases were strong, however sales revenues increases in the +10-12% range have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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RNF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$25.00	+1.37 5.80%	$25.16	$26.30	-4.94%	286,094 109.24%	261,900
Most Recent Note for RNF - 3/9/2012 12:48:18 PM Rallying within -3.2% of its 52-week high with a considerable gain today. Recently consolidating after a rally to $26 from lows near $16 following its 11/04/11 IPO at $20. It has not formed a sound base and its limited history is a concern.
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SPG - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Simon Property Group Inc	$136.91	-1.33 -0.96%	$137.24	$139.63	-1.95%	2,130,260 158.65%	1,342,700
Most Recent Note for SPG - 3/9/2012 12:51:12 PM Consolidating in a tight range for the past 6 weeks perched at its all-time high. Fundamentals remain sub par. Last noted in the 8/18/11 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history does not meet the investment system's guidelines."
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