Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 4/4/2012 11:48:46 AM Report Released : 4/4/2012 12:45:29 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$79.42	-0.87 -1.08%	$80.42	1,768,479 63.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,805,400	$80.42 -1.24%	2/2/2012	$74.16	PP = $75.21 MB = $78.97
Most Recent Note - 4/4/2012 11:59:23 AM G - Pulling back today following a gain backed by +52% above average volume that confirmed a technical buy signal. Color code was changed to green after quickly rallying above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/26/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFSI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amtrust Financial Svcs	$26.82	-0.22 -0.81%	$26.89	$27.73	-3.28%	155,875 69.03%	225,800
Most Recent Note for AFSI - 4/4/2012 11:52:50 AM Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 3/01/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +12% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, its second consecutive quarter with results below the +25% earnings guideline."
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ARSD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg Arabian American Devlpmt	$10.48	-0.39 -3.59%	$10.89	$10.90	-3.85%	51,973 96.42%	53,900
Most Recent Note for ARSD - 4/4/2012 11:54:09 AM Pulling back today following a considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '11) showed big sales revenues and earnings increases over the year-ago periods. The prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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ASR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aeroportuario Adr	$72.01	-0.15 -0.21%	$72.45	$72.73	-0.99%	31,278 64.62%	48,400
Most Recent Note for ASR - 4/4/2012 11:55:44 AM Perched near its 52-week high after a couple of volume-driven gains from support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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BUD - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Anheuser-Busch Inbev Adr	$70.98	-2.54 -3.45%	$71.68	$74.31	-4.48%	841,430 69.40%	1,212,400
Most Recent Note for BUD - 4/4/2012 11:58:08 AM Gapped down today, pulling back from another new all-time high hit with gains lacking volume conviction. The 3/29/12 mid-day report and prior reports noted - "Extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues and earnings increases."
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CKEC - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters Carmike Cinemas Inc	$14.46	-0.05 -0.31%	$14.71	$14.92	-3.12%	79,817 75.66%	105,500
Most Recent Note for CKEC - 4/4/2012 12:00:35 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today after a recent impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. It is very extended from any sound base pattern. Strong action came in recent weeks as the company provided encouraging guidance and received an analyst upgrade, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Fundamentals still are not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 10/14/09 mid-day report - 'Poor annual earnings history.'"
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COH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Coach Inc	$75.82	+0.34 0.45%	$76.24	$79.70	-4.87%	1,630,754 58.91%	2,768,400
Most Recent Note for COH - 4/4/2012 12:05:41 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today -5.4% off its all-time high. The 4/03/12 mid-day report noted - "Its quarterly and annual earnings history are not a solid match with the investment system's guidelines. Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago. After a streak of flat or negative sales and earnings comparisons and a downward turn in FY '09 earnings (flaw in regard to the A criteria) its recent results have been sub par. This previously Featured Stock once put up great gains and matched the investment system criteria following its Oct 2002 appearance."
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EQIX - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Equinix Inc	$156.03	-3.87 -2.42%	$157.91	$161.56	-3.42%	724,088 59.73%	1,212,200
Most Recent Note for EQIX - 4/4/2012 12:16:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, pulling back after a considerable spurt of volume-driven gains. It is extended from prior chart highs. Reported earnings +21% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Ownership by top-rated funds (I criteria) has been on the rise, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history has been erratic. There are fundamental concerns due to pre-tax, non-recurring items included in the past 8 quarterly reports. This is indicated by blue triangles in the earnings per share box on the chart service used by CANSLIM.net experts."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$28.24	-0.25 -0.88%	$28.26	$29.20	-3.29%	528,287 63.94%	826,200
Most Recent Note for EXR - 4/4/2012 12:19:17 PM Pulling back today for a 2nd consecutive loss after rallying to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and continued rising since last noted in the 1/04/12 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but recent quarterly comparisons have shown improving sales revenues and better earnings increases near or above the +25% guideline. Its earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates."
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FAST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Fastenal Co	$53.17	-0.20 -0.37%	$53.32	$55.05	-3.42%	1,296,549 63.19%	2,051,700
Most Recent Note for FAST - 4/4/2012 12:21:05 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss, meanwhile extended from any sound base. Reported +36% earnings on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 2/07/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings increases improving, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/08."
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FRME - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks First Merchants Corp Mun	$11.92	-0.12 -1.00%	$12.01	$12.41	-3.95%	71,826 67.44%	106,500
Most Recent Note for FRME - 4/4/2012 12:22:13 PM Following volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs it has held its ground. The 3/05/12 mid-day report noted - "Shrinking sales revenues and erratic quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HOLX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Hologic Inc	$22.00	+0.07 0.32%	$22.16	$23.24	-5.34%	2,286,120 113.64%	2,011,800
Most Recent Note for HOLX - 4/4/2012 12:24:36 PM The Medical-Systems/Equip firm's sales and earnings history are not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/28/08.
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KED - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Kayne Anderson Engy Dvlp	$24.93	-0.64 -2.50%	$25.56	$25.93	-3.86%	48,105 61.20%	78,600
Most Recent Note for KED - 4/4/2012 12:26:19 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive loss. It is extended from the previous orderly base pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Erratic earnings history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings improved in recent comparisons, yet they remain minuscule. It has been building an orderly base for the past few months with support being found near its 200 DMA line."
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LQDT - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Liquidity Services Inc	$46.42	+2.18 4.93%	$46.68	$48.34	-3.97%	270,979 59.14%	458,200
Most Recent Note for LQDT - 4/4/2012 12:28:45 PM Pulling back from its 52-week and all-time highs, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 2/13/12 mid-day report - "It has not formed a sound base pattern. After a gap down on 2/01/12 it managed an impressive positive reversal to close above its 50 DMA line for the first time in more than a week. Reported earnings +85% on +41% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings had a downward turn in FY '09 which has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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MSM - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale M S C Industrial Drct	$82.24	-2.03 -2.41%	$83.69	$84.76	-2.97%	222,027 103.70%	214,100
Most Recent Note for MSM - 4/4/2012 12:31:35 PM Pulling back today near its 50 DMA line, abruptly reversing from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings +19% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons had shown improving sales and earnings increases, but prior comparisons were negative and its annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downward turn in FY '09.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$143.97	-5.29 -3.54%	$145.37	$151.16	-4.76%	252,435 81.77%	308,700
Most Recent Note for NVO - 4/4/2012 12:33:29 PM Gapped down today, slumping below prior highs after 2 prior gap up gains cleared an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line and hit new all-time highs. Its 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/28/11 mid-day report. - "It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 152 in Mar '10 to 204 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$72.41	-2.75 -3.66%	$73.14	$75.60	-4.22%	636,025 79.77%	797,300
Most Recent Note for PII - 4/4/2012 12:35:30 PM Small gap down today from its 52-week high. Prior highs in the $70 area may act as support after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +15% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.'"
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RHT - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Red Hat Inc	$60.44	-1.30 -2.11%	$61.92	$62.24	-2.90%	1,144,379 59.23%	1,932,100
Most Recent Note for RHT - 4/4/2012 12:36:25 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Held its ground following a considerable gain on 3/29/12 backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +12% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. It failed to impress since noted in the 9/23/10 mid-day report -"Quarterly and annual earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RNDY - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Roundy's Parent Co Inc	$12.00	+0.31 2.64%	$12.05	$12.05	-0.42%	962,145 135.21%	711,600
Most Recent Note for RNDY - 4/4/2012 12:37:17 PM Inching higher today, hitting another new high with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Up from its $9 IPO on 2/08/12. Sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the investment system's guidelines.
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$35.75	-1.14 -3.09%	$35.94	$37.12	-3.69%	177,549 63.71%	278,700
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 4/4/2012 12:38:46 PM Small gap down today from its 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons through Dec '11 showed improvement over the year ago period(s) the growth. A downturn in FY '09 is a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$20.86	-0.30 -1.39%	$21.36	$21.60	-3.45%	573,278 83.87%	683,500
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 4/4/2012 12:40:31 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today after 4 consecutive small gains with ever-increasing volume, rising from an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +57% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12, and it was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Limited earnings history and trading history since its 5/26/11 IPO at $12* is a concern."*
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TRGP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Targa Resources Corp	$45.47	-0.11 -0.24%	$45.53	$48.28	-5.82%	118,541 58.34%	203,200
Most Recent Note for TRGP - 4/4/2012 12:41:13 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -5.9% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings versus a year ago loss for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It found support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines when recently consolidating. The June and September quarters showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases but its prior earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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WNR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Western Refining Inc	$20.77	+0.77 3.85%	$20.80	$21.75	-4.51%	2,953,882 118.59%	2,490,800
Most Recent Note for WNR - 4/4/2012 12:45:00 PM Up today for 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume, approaching its 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Earnings history has shown improvement in recent quarterly comparisons, but its annual earnings (A criteria) has been below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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