Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/12/2013 11:50:31 AM Report Released : 3/12/2013 1:04:28 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$36.24	-0.37 -1.01%	$36.79	$37.70	-3.87%	221,527 70.13%	315,900
Most Recent Note for ABG - 3/12/2013 11:57:49 AM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently, then rebounded and rallied toward prior highs with volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A big downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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BEAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services B/E Aerospace Inc	$57.55	+0.53 0.93%	$57.97	$57.97	-0.72%	665,995 87.70%	759,400
Most Recent Note for BEAV - 3/12/2013 11:59:31 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior reports cautioned - "Reported +22% earnings on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system."
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CAB - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Cabelas Inc	$60.68	+6.78 12.58%	$60.81	$60.81	-0.21%	1,444,299 189.96%	760,300
Most Recent Note for CAB - 3/12/2013 12:05:51 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% and +18% in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters versus the year ago periods, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). This Retail - Leisure Products firm went through a deep consolidation and undercut its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/19/12 mid-day report with caution -"Below the robust revenues growth levels expected under the fact-based investment system."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$25.21	-0.09 -0.36%	$25.51	$25.51	-1.18%	32,069 64.53%	49,700
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 3/12/2013 12:06:47 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today and adding to a streak of 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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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$16.74	-0.43 -2.50%	$16.99	$18.15	-7.77%	40,324 70.50%	57,200
Most Recent Note for CFI - 3/12/2013 12:09:03 PM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and rebounded to its 52-week high, but it stalled and has dipped near that important short-term average again. 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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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$30.19	-0.19 -0.62%	$30.76	$32.90	-8.23%	167,764 73.36%	228,700
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 3/12/2013 12:11:18 PM Recently rallied to new 52-week highs. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/24/13. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied substantially from its $13* IPO completed on 7/24/12."*
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$8.92	-0.04 -0.45%	$9.05	$9.60	-7.08%	167,301 59.52%	281,100
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 3/12/2013 12:13:20 PM Perched near its 52-week high and holding its ground, extended from any sound base after a considerable rally with volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$180.75	-5.19 -2.79%	$183.32	$187.94	-3.83%	936,384 58.71%	1,594,800
Most Recent Note for CRM - 3/12/2013 12:15:45 PM Small gap down today, retreating from its all-time high after a recent spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +19% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2013. Prior mid-day reports noted - "For the Oct '12 quarter it reported earnings -3% on +35% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed better earnings growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong. It survived but failed to impress since 10/06/10 when this Computer Software -Enterprise firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$19.38	-0.02 -0.10%	$19.62	$20.00	-3.10%	66,952 74.23%	90,200
Most Recent Note for CSV - 3/12/2013 12:16:29 PM Still perched at its 52-week high after 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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CVRR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing C V R Refining LP	$31.98	+1.99 6.62%	$33.00	$33.00	-3.10%	1,588,358 94.66%	1,677,900
Most Recent Note for CVRR - 3/12/2013 12:17:54 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$69.50	-0.35 -0.50%	$69.85	$70.73	-1.74%	65,492 74.93%	87,400
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 3/12/2013 12:19:40 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground after a recent streak of 6 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support well above prior highs 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. 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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GEOS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Geospace Technologies	$110.30	-0.58 -0.52%	$113.11	$113.73	-3.02%	67,993 61.42%	110,700
Most Recent Note for GEOS - 3/12/2013 12:21:34 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +150% on +80% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, but prior history has been sub par. Found support at its 50 DMA line and stubbornly held its ground since noted in the 12/13/12 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Found support well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line when consolidating and it built an orderly base in recent weeks before breaking out. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/19/12."
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GWRE - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Guidewire Software Inc	$36.75	-1.02 -2.70%	$38.07	$38.43	-4.37%	530,897 107.10%	495,700
Most Recent Note for GWRE - 3/12/2013 12:23:33 PM Still holding its ground near its 52 week high since gapping up on 2/27/13 with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day-reports noted - "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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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$21.06	-0.17 -0.80%	$21.45	$21.45	-1.82%	3,835,326 58.74%	6,529,500
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 3/12/2013 12:24:44 PM Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/08/13. 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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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$6.54	+0.37 6.00%	$6.58	$7.25	-9.79%	48,385 65.56%	73,800
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 3/12/2013 12:28:09 PM Consolidating since a negative reversal on 2/22/13 when hitting its 52-week high after a streak of volume-driven gains as the mid-day report cautioned - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its poor annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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MCBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Macatawa Bank Corp	$5.50	+0.10 1.82%	$5.68	$5.68	-3.17%	124,237 116.65%	106,500
Most Recent Note for MCBC - 3/12/2013 12:29:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. 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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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$7.01	-0.36 -4.87%	$7.40	$7.45	-5.89%	416,505 98.51%	422,800
Most Recent Note for NLS - 3/12/2013 12:30:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after 7th consecutive gains backed by above average volume. 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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OAK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Oaktree Capital Grp Cl A	$51.82	+0.51 0.99%	$52.23	$52.23	-0.78%	112,180 78.17%	143,500
Most Recent Note for OAK - 3/12/2013 12:32:26 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line and continued rallying since last noted in the 2/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Extended from any sound base pattern. Limited earnings history is a concern, fundamentally, and it is up considerably from its $43* IPO completed 4/12/12."*
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$48.49	-0.31 -0.64%	$48.80	$50.01	-3.04%	17,651 59.03%	29,900
Most Recent Note for OILT - 3/12/2013 12:34:22 PM This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm is perched near its 52-week high after a spurt of volume-driven gains and extended from any sound base. Rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply and held its ground stubbornly. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. 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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PGTI - NASDAQ - Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc P G T Inc	$6.63	+0.25 3.92%	$6.65	$6.74	-1.63%	154,794 121.79%	127,100
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/12/2013 12:35:37 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to its impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$27.23	-0.02 -0.07%	$27.37	$27.72	-1.77%	19,861 61.30%	32,400
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/12/2013 12:37:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after 7 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Reported earnings -2% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports 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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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$24.35	+0.41 1.71%	$24.45	$24.45	-0.41%	528,306 77.76%	679,400
Most Recent Note for POL - 3/12/2013 12:40:28 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 1/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Stubbornly held its ground in a tight range near its highs since noted in the 1/04/13 mid-day report - 'Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above prior chart highs during its recent consolidations. Reported earnings +27% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$6.10	-0.02 -0.33%	$6.62	$6.62	-7.85%	434,236 431.22%	100,700
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 3/12/2013 12:45:03 PM Gapped up and rallied to new 52-week highs but reversed its early gain. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jan '13 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/24/12 mid-day report with caution - "It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '12 showed stronger sales revenues increases and greatly improved earnings. 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 system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.""
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SSTK - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Shutterstock Inc	$35.92	-0.02 -0.04%	$36.23	$36.72	-2.19%	61,016 95.04%	64,200
Most Recent Note for SSTK - 3/12/2013 12:53:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. The 2/25/13 mid-day report noted - "Last week it technically broke out of an orderly base pattern. Earnings history is not a match wit the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$17.99	-0.21 -1.15%	$18.05	$19.00	-5.32%	105,484 130.71%	80,700
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 3/12/2013 12:57:47 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week while it tallied 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$16.96	+0.52 3.16%	$17.00	$17.19	-1.34%	32,285 60.80%	53,100
Most Recent Note for UFI - 3/12/2013 12:58:32 PM Extended from any base after gradually rising 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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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$41.79	+0.29 0.70%	$41.88	$44.15	-5.35%	1,603,594 66.59%	2,408,300
Most Recent Note for URBN - 3/12/2013 1:02:42 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and only -5.1% off its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +107% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Made little headway and then slumped below its short-term average during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Oct '12 have been below the +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is marked by a downturn in FY '12."
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WD - NYSE - FINANCIAL - Property Management Walker & Dunlop Inc	$19.75	-0.16 -0.80%	$20.00	$21.76	-9.24%	83,890 63.79%	131,500
Most Recent Note for WD - 3/12/2013 1:04:15 PM Holding its ground near its 50 DMA line since a damaging gap down on 3/06/13. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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