Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 1st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2013
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DOW 14558.65 -19.89 (-0.14%) | NASDAQ 3238.3 -29.21 (-0.89%) | S&P 500 1561.36 -7.83 (-0.50%)

Time of Screening : 4/1/2013 11:55:06 AM Report Released : 4/1/2013 12:43:31 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$15.06	-0.60 -3.83%	$16.00	410,992 151.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 272,000	$16.00 -5.88%	3/26/2013	$15.31	PP = $14.83 MB = $15.57
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2013 11:58:31 AM Y - Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high then reversed into the red. 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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NSR - NYSE Neustar Inc	$45.35	-1.18 -2.54%	$46.69	494,436 111.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 442,000	$47.24 -4.00%	3/8/2013	$44.99	PP = $47.34 MB = $49.71
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2013 12:20:43 PM Y - Still consolidating near its 50 DMA line which has acted as support in recent weeks. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 77, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/27/2013. 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	$44.28	-2.46 -5.26%	$46.49	$47.10	-5.99%	262,624 113.64%	231,100
Most Recent Note for ARII - 4/1/2013 11:59:50 AM Retreating from its 52-week with above average behind today's loss. 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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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$60.40	-1.70 -2.74%	$62.18	$62.73	-3.72%	1,481,944 80.06%	1,851,100
Most Recent Note for CBI - 4/1/2013 12:00:36 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. 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	$12.00	+0.29 2.48%	$12.50	$12.50	-4.00%	326,001 94.08%	346,500
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 4/1/2013 12:01:16 PM Hit 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	$26.34	-0.06 -0.23%	$27.46	$27.86	-5.46%	97,141 126.98%	76,500
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 4/1/2013 12:02:50 PM Churning above average volume while perched at its 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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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$19.07	-0.09 -0.47%	$19.30	$19.35	-1.45%	241,984 87.20%	277,500
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 4/1/2013 12:04:08 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Inched higher and held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 3/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, and it is fundamentally not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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GB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Greatbatch Inc	$29.51	-0.36 -1.21%	$30.02	$30.64	-3.69%	102,643 95.39%	107,600
Most Recent Note for GB - 4/1/2013 12:05:33 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. The 3/28/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$39.69	-0.42 -1.05%	$40.69	$40.47	-1.93%	104,432 93.33%	111,900
Most Recent Note for GIII - 4/1/2013 12:07:52 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. A volume-driven gain helped it rise from an orderly base pattern on the prior session. 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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GME - NYSE - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Gamestop Corp Cl A	$29.46	+1.49 5.33%	$29.98	$29.98	-1.73%	3,077,875 106.55%	2,888,600
Most Recent Note for GME - 4/1/2013 12:08:55 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains above prior resistance at $27. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Fundamentals are below the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted on 1/16/08 as it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$27.38	+0.13 0.48%	$27.95	$27.95	-2.04%	118,624 77.33%	153,400
Most Recent Note for HCI - 4/1/2013 12:10:48 PM Hitting new 52-week highs and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance posting a volume-driven gain. 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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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$15.80	+0.00 0.00%	$15.90	$16.24	-2.71%	52,096 94.89%	54,900
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 4/1/2013 12:12:35 PM Quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues versus the year ago period in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters. Limited history is a concern since its $10 IPO on 7/11/12 and its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Holding its ground and forming a short square box base.
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IBCP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Independent Bank Corp Mi	$8.81	+0.35 4.14%	$9.00	$9.00	-2.11%	110,640 110.53%	100,100
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 4/1/2013 12:13:43 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high 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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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$31.30	-0.99 -3.07%	$31.93	$33.07	-5.35%	575,363 179.91%	319,800
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 4/1/2013 12:15:28 PM Encountering distributional pressure today after gapping down. Recently wedged to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction as prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec '12 showed improving sales and earnings. Erratic 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. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08."
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IPAR - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Inter Parfums Inc	$24.53	+0.10 0.41%	$24.69	$25.71	-4.59%	77,757 91.69%	84,800
Most Recent Note for IPAR - 4/1/2013 12:17:22 PM Hovering near 52-week and multi-year highs, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 3/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly results have shown waning sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) improved since FY '09, however consensus estimates are calling for -25% lower earnings in FY '13."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$15.81	+0.12 0.73%	$15.81	$16.70	-5.36%	39,315 146.15%	26,900
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 4/1/2013 12:18:55 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -5.8% off its 52-week high today, it recently endured distributional pressure following a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 3/20/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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NTWK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Netsol Technologies Inc	$13.85	+0.68 5.16%	$14.00	$14.00	-1.07%	354,469 106.99%	331,300
Most Recent Note for NTWK - 4/1/2013 12:21:45 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind a 4th consecutive gain following a brief consolidation. Noted in recent mid-day reports with caution - "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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PFIN - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories P & F Industries Cl A	$8.28	+0.52 6.70%	$8.57	$9.20	-10.00%	54,898 204.08%	26,900
Most Recent Note for PFIN - 4/1/2013 12:26:15 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line with today's solid volume-driven gain. Showed great improvement in earnings growth in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern and its 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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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$47.74	+0.21 0.44%	$47.76	$47.78	-0.08%	30,647 90.94%	33,700
Most Recent Note for RUK - 4/1/2013 12:27:42 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with gains backed by greater volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found prompt support after violating its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$19.49	-0.80 -3.94%	$20.66	$20.71	-5.89%	1,826,690 222.96%	819,300
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 4/1/2013 12:30:44 PM Reversing from its 52-week high today with above average volume behind its loss following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. 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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SSNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S S & C Technologies	$29.31	-0.67 -2.23%	$30.10	$30.24	-3.08%	221,963 87.15%	254,700
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 4/1/2013 12:36:07 PM Perched at its 52-week high after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since completing another Secondary Offering on 3/14/13. It is extended from any sound base, and patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly form and be noted in the coming weeks. The Relative Strength line was plotted higher in July '12 when it completed an earlier Secondary Offering, however its fundamentals are a better match with the fact-based investment system's winning models than when noted in Sep '12 mid-day reports. The past 3 quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
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STKL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Sunopta Inc	$7.16	-0.04 -0.56%	$7.23	$7.57	-5.42%	216,217 87.54%	247,000
Most Recent Note for STKL - 4/1/2013 12:39:58 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed improving sales and earnings increases, but fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings. 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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VRNT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Verint Systems Inc	$36.51	-0.04 -0.11%	$36.76	$37.00	-1.32%	324,028 80.17%	404,200
Most Recent Note for VRNT - 4/1/2013 12:42:55 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation and gapped up to hit a new 52-week high on the prior session. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 6/27/11 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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