Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/13/2013 12:05:27 PM Report Released : 3/13/2013 1:16:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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	$36.95	+0.76 2.10%	$37.00	$37.70	-1.99%	255,362 77.13%	331,100
Most Recent Note for ABG - 3/13/2013 12:06:52 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently, then rebounded and rallied near prior highs with volume-driven gains. The 3/12/13 mid-day report noted - "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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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$59.20	+2.17 3.81%	$59.33	$59.33	-0.22%	505,336 70.80%	713,800
Most Recent Note for ALK - 3/13/2013 12:08:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of 6 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. The 3/04/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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AMG - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Affiliated Managers Grp	$153.13	+3.09 2.06%	$153.30	$153.21	-0.05%	262,355 76.78%	341,700
Most Recent Note for AMG - 3/13/2013 12:15:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported improved earnings +47% on +22% sales for the Dec '12 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line and then rallied to new highs since last noted in the 11/05/12 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons show earnings increases near the minimum +25% guideline, but its prior sales revenues and earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system after a downturn in FY '08 and FY '09 earnings, a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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ASR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aeroportuario Adr	$132.90	-1.90 -1.41%	$135.52	$136.01	-2.29%	61,936 85.55%	72,400
Most Recent Note for ASR - 3/13/2013 12:16:51 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high after a streak of small gains in recent weeks. Reported earnings +69% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line then steadily advanced since noted in the 7/19/12 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales growth has not been strong and steady in past quarterly comparisons, and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is below the investment system's guidelines."
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$48.49	-0.58 -1.18%	$48.99	$50.36	-3.71%	35,139 61.76%	56,900
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 3/13/2013 12:19:16 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Since testing support at its 50 DMA line it technically broke out from an orderly flat base. The 2/13/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "It showed stronger sales and earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to be a match with the fact-based system's guidelines, considering the drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings."
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BERY - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Berry Plastics Group Inc	$19.33	-0.08 -0.41%	$19.50	$0.00	-3.71%	203,339 75.14%	270,600
Most Recent Note for BERY - 3/13/2013 12:21:03 PM Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction yet held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 2/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "There was a 'negative reversal' at its 52-week high on 2/20/13 and it is extended from any sound base. Limited history is a concern. It has rallied since its $16* IPO on 10/04/13"*
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BX - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Blackstone Group Lp	$20.34	+0.34 1.70%	$20.68	$20.68	-1.64%	4,101,410 74.62%	5,496,200
Most Recent Note for BX - 3/13/2013 12:22:34 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive small gain, rallying further above its 2011 high. Noted in recent mid-day reports 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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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$9.10	+0.20 2.25%	$9.29	$9.60	-5.21%	194,509 67.61%	287,700
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 3/13/2013 12:23:13 PM Perched near its 52-week high and still 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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CREE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cree Inc	$54.33	+1.71 3.25%	$54.74	$54.74	-0.75%	1,774,919 73.19%	2,425,200
Most Recent Note for CREE - 3/13/2013 12:24:39 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. There was a brief consolidation after rallying in the weeks immediately following a considerable "breakaway gap" up on 1/23/13. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CVRR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing C V R Refining LP	$32.56	+0.62 1.94%	$32.65	$33.00	-1.33%	1,258,529 74.07%	1,699,100
Most Recent Note for CVRR - 3/13/2013 12:26:19 PM Trading up again today following a gap up gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 3/12/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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	$69.87	+0.25 0.36%	$69.98	$70.73	-1.22%	102,945 110.93%	92,800
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 3/13/2013 12:27:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, still stubbornly 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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EQM - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines E Q T Midstream Partners	$38.64	-0.13 -0.34%	$38.77	$40.74	-5.15%	55,019 66.53%	82,700
Most Recent Note for EQM - 3/13/2013 12:30:26 PM This MLP in the Natural Gas business is pulling back from its new 52-week high hit last week with today's 3rd consecutive loss. Its 50 DMA line near $36 defines near-term support. It has shown bullish action this year, rising considerably since last noted in the 12/28/12 mid-day report with caution - "Limited history is a concern and it has traded up considerably since its 6/27/12 IPO at $21."
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FIG - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Fortress Inv Grp Cl A	$6.86	+0.16 2.39%	$6.98	$6.99	-1.86%	972,721 67.32%	1,444,900
Most Recent Note for FIG - 3/13/2013 12:32:12 PM Holding its ground and wedging higher since last noted in the 3/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Extended from any sound base. 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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FLT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fleetcor Technologies	$70.58	+0.18 0.26%	$70.68	$72.90	-3.18%	405,864 61.33%	661,800
Most Recent Note for FLT - 3/13/2013 12:34:35 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high since completing another Secondary Offering on 3/08/13 after a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory. 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 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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GIL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Gildan Activewear Inc	$38.76	+0.05 0.13%	$38.89	$39.00	-0.62%	298,251 64.44%	462,800
Most Recent Note for GIL - 3/13/2013 12:37:17 PM Recently enduring mild distributional pressure after rebounding to new 52-week and multi-year highs. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 6/02/11 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed better sales revenues and earnings results, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the annual earnings (A criteria) guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HMIN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Home Inns & Htls Mgt Ads	$30.05	-0.93 -3.00%	$31.50	$32.00	-6.09%	115,924 61.14%	189,600
Most Recent Note for HMIN - 3/13/2013 12:39:25 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, it faces resistance due to overhead supply. This Chinese hotel manager survived but failed to impress since last noted in 9/28/10 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong sales and earnings increases that satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '08, leaving fundamental concerns."
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$18.71	+0.08 0.43%	$18.75	$19.00	-1.53%	69,967 72.50%	96,500
Most Recent Note for HVT - 3/13/2013 12:46:06 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high for nearly 3 weeks. Found impressive support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 12/04/12 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$6.67	+0.17 2.62%	$6.89	$7.25	-8.00%	86,687 115.12%	75,300
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 3/13/2013 12:48:53 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. The 3/12/13 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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JBHT - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Hunt J B Trans Svcs Inc	$73.07	+2.97 4.24%	$73.83	$73.83	-1.03%	1,334,999 172.26%	775,000
Most Recent Note for JBHT - 3/13/2013 12:50:39 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 2nd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +11% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 and was previously noted - "Below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LGF - NYSE - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters Lions Gate Entertainment	$22.88	+0.59 2.65%	$23.00	$23.00	-0.52%	725,591 60.11%	1,207,200
Most Recent Note for LGF - 3/13/2013 12:53:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Held its ground stubbornly and steadily rose since last noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year ago losses. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MCBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Macatawa Bank Corp	$5.89	+0.25 4.43%	$6.08	$6.08	-3.13%	201,478 180.21%	111,800
Most Recent Note for MCBC - 3/13/2013 12:54:32 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 3/12/13 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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MPC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing Marathon Petroleum	$87.52	-1.47 -1.65%	$88.73	$90.47	-3.26%	2,143,988 60.22%	3,560,100
Most Recent Note for MPC - 3/13/2013 12:56:02 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its all-time high, extended from any sound base pattern. The 2/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported big earnings versus year-ago losses in the Dec '12 quarter with a +7% sales revenues increase. Prior quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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NTI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Northern Tier Energy Lp	$32.65	-0.05 -0.15%	$33.24	$33.24	-1.77%	800,196 57.96%	1,380,500
Most Recent Note for NTI - 3/13/2013 12:59:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line after a new Public Offering completed 1/17/13. The MLP made cash distributions to shareholders on 11/19/21 and 2/19/13. Last noted in the 2/21/13 mid-day report with caution again - "Limited history is a concern and it has rallied considerably since its $14* IPO on 7/26/12."*
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NWS - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified News Corporation Cl B	$30.50	-0.32 -1.04%	$30.88	$31.15	-2.09%	3,242,382 107.32%	3,021,200
Most Recent Note for NWS - 3/13/2013 1:00:41 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain after it 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 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	$6.99	+0.26 3.86%	$7.05	$7.07	-1.13%	426,910 310.93%	137,300
Most Recent Note for PGTI - 3/13/2013 1:01:55 PM Hitting yet 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	$26.84	-0.15 -0.56%	$27.20	$27.72	-3.17%	33,387 101.79%	32,800
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 3/13/2013 1:02:40 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after a spurt of 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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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$6.23	+0.04 0.65%	$6.25	$6.62	-5.89%	78,533 70.37%	111,600
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 3/13/2013 1:04:27 PM Perched near its 52-week high after gains marked by above average volume. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jan '13 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$15.04	-0.63 -3.99%	$15.65	$16.16	-6.96%	2,441,893 91.05%	2,682,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 3/13/2013 1:13:24 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and -6.5% off it 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007.
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UTHR - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other United Therapeutics Corp	$61.96	-0.53 -0.85%	$62.82	$62.82	-1.37%	476,554 72.15%	660,500
Most Recent Note for UTHR - 3/13/2013 1:16:21 PM Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.
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