Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, March 28th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 3/28/2013 11:56:11 AM Report Released : 3/28/2013 12:43:44 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 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$15.76	+0.97 6.53%	$15.85	494,203 192.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 256,700	$15.85 -0.59%	3/26/2013	$15.31	PP = $14.83 MB = $15.57
Most Recent Note - 3/28/2013 11:58:36 AM Y - Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain. Rallied above its pivot point with a considerable gain backed by 5 times average volume on 3/26/13 triggering a technical buy signal from a cup-with-high-handle base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/26/2013. Click here.
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MNTX - NASDAQ Manitex International	$12.31	-0.44 -3.42%	$12.86	114,775 62.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 185,000	$13.14 -6.29%	3/20/2013	$11.29	PP = $12.05 MB = $12.65
Most Recent Note - 3/28/2013 12:30:16 PM Y - Encountering some distributional pressure after a considerable gain with heavy volume on 3/25/13 cleared its pivot point and triggered a technical buy signal. Prior highs define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/20/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ARII - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads American Railcar Inds	$46.49	+1.57 3.50%	$46.58	$47.10	-1.29%	144,724 64.15%	225,600
Most Recent Note for ARII - 3/28/2013 12:01:55 PM Challenging its 52-week with today's big gain after consolidating in a tight trading range for the past 3 weeks. Reported a very strong +375% earnings increase with sales revenues +6% for the Dec '12 quarter. 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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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$190.39	+7.65 4.19%	$190.47	$190.35	0.02%	1,915,411 138.85%	1,379,500
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 3/28/2013 12:04:51 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings -7% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly (C criteria) earnings and sales growth history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$62.15	+3.14 5.33%	$62.73	$62.73	-0.92%	2,129,725 118.64%	1,795,100
Most Recent Note for CBI - 3/28/2013 12:07:05 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further into new high territory since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Sales revenues and earnings history are below the investment system's guidelines."
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$11.72	+0.52 4.64%	$11.94	$11.94	-1.84%	218,719 64.75%	337,800
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 3/28/2013 12:07:40 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today, getting more 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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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$26.78	+1.17 4.57%	$27.86	$27.86	-3.88%	103,065 140.22%	73,500
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 3/28/2013 12:09:14 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Volume-driven gains helped it rise from a short "square box" type base pattern. The 3/19/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +68% on +14% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support well above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Lackluster sales revenues growth and limited history since its 3/23/12 IPO at $11 leaves concerns."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$21.44	+0.32 1.51%	$21.50	$21.50	-0.28%	75,297 57.74%	130,400
Most Recent Note for CSV - 3/28/2013 12:09:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains, and it is very extended from any sound base. 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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ENL - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Nv Adr	$34.22	+0.54 1.60%	$34.26	$34.32	-0.29%	58,550 128.40%	45,600
Most Recent Note for ENL - 3/28/2013 12:11:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base and adding to a recent spurt of small gains with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Netherlands-based Media - Periodicals firm has shown better earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and included a downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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EXLP - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-Field Services Exterran Partners Lp	$26.20	+0.41 1.59%	$26.27	$26.27	-0.27%	154,411 75.21%	205,300
Most Recent Note for EXLP - 3/28/2013 12:14:57 PM Touched a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. This MLP showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period through Dec '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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FLO - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Flowers Foods Inc	$32.88	+0.22 0.67%	$32.88	$32.94	-0.18%	500,458 63.44%	788,900
Most Recent Note for FLO - 3/28/2013 12:16:54 PM This maker of bakery products is inching to another new 52-week high today after stubbornly holding its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory. The 3/22/13 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FLY - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Leasing Fly Leasing Ltd	$16.37	+0.20 1.24%	$16.50	$16.50	-0.79%	105,093 60.99%	172,300
Most Recent Note for FLY - 3/28/2013 12:17:59 PM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs after volume-driven gains in recent weeks cleared resistance in the $14 area. The 3/18/13 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed mostly strong earnings increases but its prior history has been erratic and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Greatbatch Inc	$30.30	-0.06 -0.20%	$30.64	$30.64	-1.11%	61,198 58.51%	104,600
Most Recent Note for GB - 3/28/2013 12:19:52 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base.
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$40.18	+0.44 1.11%	$40.47	$40.47	-0.72%	219,006 207.39%	105,600
Most Recent Note for GIII - 3/28/2013 12:21:46 PM Inching to a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain helping it rise from an orderly base pattern. Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$26.77	+1.10 4.29%	$27.00	$27.00	-0.85%	146,865 95.93%	153,100
Most Recent Note for HCI - 3/28/2013 12:24:12 PM Hitting a new 52-week high while posting a solid gain today. Held its ground following a gap up on 3/06/13, abruptly rising from its 200 DMA line and challenging highs in the $25-26 area where it met stubborn resistance in prior 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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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$8.17	+0.13 1.57%	$8.45	$8.45	-3.36%	59,704 62.19%	96,000
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 3/28/2013 12:24:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week highs today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$60.32	+0.48 0.80%	$60.37	$63.95	-5.68%	64,047 98.99%	64,700
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 3/28/2013 12:26:05 PM Tallying its 5th consecutive gain today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 3/27/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '12. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11."
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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$111.27	+3.53 3.28%	$112.25	$112.25	-0.87%	589,631 63.33%	931,100
Most Recent Note for KSU - 3/28/2013 12:27:12 PM Wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains in the past couple of weeks lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground stubbornly since noted with caution in the 2/27/13 mid-day report when tallying a considerable volume-driven gain - "Reported earnings +19% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a drastic downturn in FY '09."
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LNN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Lindsay Corporation	$87.64	-2.37 -2.63%	$90.84	$94.90	-7.65%	152,094 67.18%	226,400
Most Recent Note for LNN - 3/28/2013 12:28:48 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. The 3/27/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +50% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 28, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals remain a concern, as its earnings growth history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '09, so it is not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$57.87	+1.51 2.68%	$58.07	$58.72	-1.45%	218,411 61.42%	355,600
Most Recent Note for MSG - 3/28/2013 12:33:19 PM Small gap up today and trading near its 52-week high. Held its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +82% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$47.43	+0.50 1.07%	$47.43	$47.46	-0.06%	19,902 86.16%	23,100
Most Recent Note for RUK - 3/28/2013 12:36:25 PM Wedging to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found prompt support after violating its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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SALM - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Salem Communications A	$7.92	-0.27 -3.30%	$8.15	$8.40	-5.71%	38,816 71.88%	54,000
Most Recent Note for SALM - 3/28/2013 12:37:27 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 show strong earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-6% range, not showing growth indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service. Up and down annual history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$20.25	+0.53 2.69%	$20.30	$20.41	-0.78%	517,376 64.87%	797,500
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 3/28/2013 12:38:08 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly and formed an advanced "3-weeks tight" base since noted in the 3/06/13 mid-day report with caution- "Reported strong increases in sales revenues and earnings well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in past 4 quarters through Dec '12. Consensus estimates calling for -26% lower earnings in FY '13 are cause for some concern. It went through another deep correction below its 50 & 200 DMA lines since noted in the 1/05/12 mid-day report - 'Its earnings and sales history are below guidelines.'"
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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$67.41	+4.14 6.54%	$69.41	$69.41	-2.88%	1,070,748 193.94%	552,100
Most Recent Note for SIG - 3/28/2013 12:40:17 PM Gapped up today breaking out of an orderly flat base during which it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '13 quarter. Last noted in the 3/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +43% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons and sales revenues growth has been sub par, making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09."
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TREE - NASDAQ - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Lendingtree Inc.	$18.13	+0.33 1.83%	$18.24	$18.75	-3.33%	13,480 59.91%	22,500
Most Recent Note for TREE - 3/28/2013 12:43:09 PM Perched near its 52-week high after enduring recent distributional pressure yet finding support near its 50 DMA line. When rallying to new highs with above average volume the 3/14/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Found support near prior highs in the $16* area during its orderly base-on-base pattern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."*
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TYPE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Monotype Imaging Hldgs	$23.29	+0.28 1.22%	$23.31	$23.38	-0.39%	87,302 57.59%	151,600
Most Recent Note for TYPE - 3/28/2013 12:43:34 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a recent streak small gains into new high territory. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Clear of resistance due to overhead supply. It is extended from any base. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in the 2 latest quarterly reports through Dec '12. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '09, a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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