Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2013
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Time of Screening : 4/2/2013 12:31:48 PM Report Released : 4/2/2013 1:19:38 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$75.85	-0.20 -0.26%	$76.56	1,202,337 96.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,248,000	$76.56 -0.93%	12/20/2012	$60.24	PP = $61.21 MB = $64.27
Most Recent Note - 4/2/2013 1:19:23 PM G - Still hovering near its all-time high today, extended from the secondary buy point noted earlier. The 50 DMA line and recent low ($64.05 on 2/21/13) define important support areas to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/12/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office American Assets Trust	$33.25	+1.11 3.45%	$33.52	$33.52	-0.81%	261,821 148.68%	176,100
Most Recent Note for AAT - 4/2/2013 12:37:09 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported +36% earnings on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were sub par. This REIT made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$52.75	+1.11 2.15%	$53.36	$53.36	-1.14%	2,167,511 90.48%	2,395,600
Most Recent Note for ABC - 4/2/2013 12:33:28 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it made steady progress and stubbornly held its ground since noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report and other reports with caution - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has been below guidelines."
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AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$13.27	+0.32 2.48%	$13.28	$13.28	-0.07%	34,737 147.82%	23,500
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 4/2/2013 12:39:58 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain today. Undercut its 50 DMA line and then rebounded during its consolidation from the highs since noted in the 2/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed better increases in sales and earnings for the Sep and Dec '12 quarters versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ALGT - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Allegiant Travel Company	$86.31	-0.44 -0.50%	$86.60	$89.46	-3.52%	100,816 80.20%	125,700
Most Recent Note for ALGT - 4/2/2013 12:42:06 PM Perched near its 52-week high encountering distributional pressure with volume-driven losses. Its strong earnings increase in Dec '12 marked a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The previously noted downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria so, fundamentally, it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$60.26	-3.34 -5.25%	$63.12	$64.55	-6.65%	834,184 117.05%	712,700
Most Recent Note for ALK - 4/2/2013 12:43:40 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind its considerable loss today. Prior mid-day reports 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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CAR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Avis Budget Group Inc	$28.56	+0.98 3.55%	$29.53	$29.53	-3.28%	1,662,063 91.77%	1,811,200
Most Recent Note for CAR - 4/2/2013 12:47:04 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 3/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "It is extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$65.42	+2.51 3.99%	$66.67	$66.67	-1.87%	2,503,418 128.57%	1,947,100
Most Recent Note for CI - 4/2/2013 12:49:32 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation the rebounded since last noted in the 2/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +50% on +40% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarter this Medical- Managed Care firm has posted earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been slow and steady since a downturn in FY '08."
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$12.71	+0.71 5.92%	$12.79	$12.79	-0.63%	367,073 103.23%	355,600
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 4/2/2013 12:50:10 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	$25.75	-0.29 -1.11%	$27.49	$27.86	-7.57%	114,256 143.36%	79,700
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 4/2/2013 12:51:13 PM Churning above average volume retreating from its 52-week high today. Volume-driven gains helped it recently 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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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$23.29	+0.04 0.17%	$23.61	$23.80	-2.14%	154,044 89.30%	172,500
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 4/2/2013 12:52:42 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high after considerable volume-driven gains in mid-March. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Recently found support near its 50 DMA line."
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EXLP - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-Field Services Exterran Partners Lp	$27.27	+0.20 0.73%	$27.65	$27.65	-1.39%	219,993 103.67%	212,200
Most Recent Note for EXLP - 4/2/2013 12:54:06 PM Touched a new 52-week high with then reversed into the red today following 6 consecutive gains. The 3/28/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$39.93	+0.60 1.53%	$40.46	$40.69	-1.87%	111,128 95.72%	116,100
Most Recent Note for GIII - 4/2/2013 12:55:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance while trying to 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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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$46.30	+0.71 1.56%	$47.08	$47.08	-1.66%	1,102,751 100.92%	1,092,700
Most Recent Note for HBI - 4/2/2013 12:56:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive volume-driven gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$39.83	-0.89 -2.19%	$41.50	$41.50	-4.02%	3,742,106 81.62%	4,584,600
Most Recent Note for HCA - 4/2/2013 1:00:25 PM Reversed into the red after touching a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings -3% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Recently wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line and rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late last year and completing a 12/12/12 Secondary Offering. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - 'Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria and its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history also helped it earn high ranks. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is reassuring concerning the I criteria.'"
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$15.80	-0.01 -0.06%	$15.90	$16.24	-2.71%	56,070 101.58%	55,200
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 4/2/2013 1:01:02 PM The 4/01/13 mid-day report noted - "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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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$23.60	+1.69 7.71%	$24.02	$24.02	-1.75%	11,292,414 164.35%	6,871,000
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 4/2/2013 1:02:35 PM Held its ground in recent weeks and gapped up today for a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain.Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/08/13. 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	$8.50	-0.29 -3.30%	$8.79	$9.00	-5.56%	119,126 114.99%	103,600
Most Recent Note for IBCP - 4/2/2013 1:04:01 PM Pulling back from its new 52-week high hit on the prior session with a streak 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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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$59.17	+0.21 0.36%	$59.39	$63.50	-6.82%	56,043 106.34%	52,700
Most Recent Note for KWR - 4/2/2013 1:05:51 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. Encountered distributional pressure in recent weeks after reaching new 52-week highs. Last noted in the 3/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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NTWK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Netsol Technologies Inc	$13.48	-0.13 -0.96%	$14.01	$14.01	-3.78%	356,258 104.23%	341,800
Most Recent Note for NTWK - 4/2/2013 1:06:56 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today after 4 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. 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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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$32.71	+0.54 1.66%	$32.85	$35.34	-7.46%	333,775 173.21%	192,700
Most Recent Note for PUK - 4/2/2013 1:08:19 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining support in the $31 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history for this well known Insurance - Life firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$48.17	+0.20 0.42%	$48.25	$48.25	-0.17%	301,884 860.07%	35,100
Most Recent Note for RUK - 4/2/2013 1:09:19 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average 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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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$42.04	+0.54 1.30%	$42.63	$43.28	-2.87%	379,008 95.61%	396,400
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 4/2/2013 1:10:35 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation and then wedged to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons through Dec '12 showed sub par earnings growth. A drastic downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$20.20	+0.59 3.01%	$20.41	$20.71	-2.46%	1,045,789 120.32%	869,200
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 4/2/2013 1:11:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a recent 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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SMA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances &; Equipment Symmetry Medical Inc	$12.00	+0.52 4.53%	$12.31	$12.31	-2.52%	142,700 84.84%	168,200
Most Recent Note for SMA - 4/2/2013 1:14:03 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a gap up while on track for a 6th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 3/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues and earnings improved in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. This Medical - Products firms prior 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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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$43.61	+0.13 0.30%	$44.37	$44.37	-1.71%	79,181 108.77%	72,800
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 4/2/2013 1:18:45 PM Tallied 12 consecutive gains marked by above average volume and cleared previously stubborn resistance in the $41 area. Hitting a new 52-week high today. Last noted in the 3/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "Completed a new Public Offering on 9/06/12. The 5 most current quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Encountered stubborn resistance in the $41 area since noted in the 12/19/12 mid-day report with caution - 'A downturn in its FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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