Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 4/17/2013 11:46:54 AM Report Released : 4/17/2013 12:31:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp	$142.36	-3.25 -2.23%	$146.25	55,427 61.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 89,500	$154.74 -8.00%	10/8/2012	$118.46	PP = $122.67 MB = $128.80
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2013 12:14:36 PM G - Its Relative Strength rating is 85 today, but the longer a stock lingers below its 50 DMA line the worse its outlook gets. Its also slumped under recent lows in the $144 area raising greater concerns. Fundamental concerns were recently noted. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/25/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$13.90	-0.26 -1.84%	$14.20	$14.28	-2.66%	26,129 111.66%	23,400
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 4/17/2013 11:47:49 AM Still perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. 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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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$59.26	-1.86 -3.04%	$60.86	$64.55	-8.20%	490,990 63.26%	776,200
Most Recent Note for ALK - 4/17/2013 11:48:57 AM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance while consolidating above its 50 DMA line following recent distributional pressure. 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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ALKS - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Alkermes Plc	$28.72	+3.12 12.19%	$28.88	$28.75	-0.10%	3,278,027 295.98%	1,107,500
Most Recent Note for ALKS - 4/17/2013 11:50:53 AM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation since last noted in the 3/27/13 mid-day report with caution- "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$69.07	+0.09 0.13%	$69.40	$74.86	-7.73%	329,819 99.61%	331,100
Most Recent Note for AOS - 4/17/2013 11:51:45 AM Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure. Made limited progress after noted in the 1/24/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +34% on +10% sales for the Dec '12 quarter, but prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the C criteria's +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.'"
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ASR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aeroportuario Adr	$137.64	-3.86 -2.73%	$140.74	$141.63	-2.82%	60,351 68.74%	87,800
Most Recent Note for ASR - 4/17/2013 11:52:47 AM Perched at its 52-week high, still holding its ground stubbornly after 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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AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$32.68	-0.91 -2.71%	$33.55	$34.30	-4.72%	655,218 60.62%	1,080,900
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 4/17/2013 11:54:51 AM Perched at its 52-week high following more volume-driven gains. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 3/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $45 level. Reported better earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods but its prior earnings history was sub par with respect to the C criteria."
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$31.72	-0.97 -2.97%	$32.25	$34.98	-9.32%	220,341 88.03%	250,300
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 4/17/2013 11:56:10 AM Consolidating since completing the previously noted new Secondary Offering on 4/11/13 while perched near its 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/24/13. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied substantially from its $13* IPO completed on 7/24/12."*
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CREE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cree Inc	$53.73	-1.79 -3.22%	$54.69	$55.66	-3.47%	1,764,946 77.54%	2,276,300
Most Recent Note for CREE - 4/17/2013 11:59:33 AM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation after rallying in the weeks immediately following another gap up gain on 3/05/13. Bullish action has continued since 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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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$7.24	-0.06 -0.82%	$7.40	$7.94	-8.82%	700,337 100.83%	694,600
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 4/17/2013 12:01:53 PM Reported earnings +0% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during the choppy consolidation since last noted in the 12/18/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FMX - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Fomento Econ Mex Sab Ads	$121.43	-2.18 -1.76%	$124.46	$126.11	-3.71%	403,311 70.07%	575,600
Most Recent Note for FMX - 4/17/2013 12:04:32 PM Perched near its all-time high, holding its ground following recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +89% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 3/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '08."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$40.83	-1.62 -3.82%	$42.03	$45.28	-9.83%	1,421,781 91.01%	1,562,300
Most Recent Note for KMX - 4/17/2013 12:07:36 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses on 3 sessions in a span of 4 while retreating near its 50 DMA line. Recently reported earnings +12% on +14% sales for the Feb '13 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line and made gradual upward progress since noted in the 12/24/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) show growth below guidelines of the investment system, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history was marred by a downturn in FY '09."
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MAT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Mattel Inc	$44.51	+1.53 3.56%	$45.37	$45.37	-1.89%	3,328,488 133.45%	2,494,200
Most Recent Note for MAT - 4/17/2013 12:11:03 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +83% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain due to sub par results in prior quarters. It made gradual progress above prior highs in the $37 area in recent months since last noted in the 10/17/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$56.18	-1.64 -2.84%	$57.40	$59.55	-5.66%	591,077 86.97%	679,600
Most Recent Note for MGA - 4/17/2013 12:13:01 PM Pulling back near its 50 DMA line today. Its earnings history is below guidelines. Shares split 2:1 on 11/26/10 and it survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 1/12/11 mid-day report.
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$55.73	-0.67 -1.19%	$56.25	$58.72	-5.09%	311,282 83.25%	373,900
Most Recent Note for MSG - 4/17/2013 12:16:56 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line and only -5% off its 52-week high. Recent lows in the $54 area define important near-term support. 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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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$43.02	-1.26 -2.85%	$43.81	$45.69	-5.84%	632,498 72.97%	866,800
Most Recent Note for PKG - 4/17/2013 12:18:44 PM Enduring recent distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high to its 50 DMA line defining important support. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +53% on +13% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarters showed sub par sales revenues growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. "
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$31.47	+1.03 3.37%	$31.90	$34.90	-9.84%	1,651,127 85.63%	1,928,300
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 4/17/2013 12:21:39 PM Halted its slide after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/13. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with today's gain backed by better volume. Recently reported earnings +10% on +65% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns.
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RAD - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Rite Aid Corp	$2.20	-0.05 -2.22%	$2.25	$2.44	-9.84%	12,731,414 86.87%	14,656,500
Most Recent Note for RAD - 4/17/2013 12:22:21 PM Holding its ground following a "negative reversal" on 4/15/13 after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains to new 52-week high territory. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Sales revenues have been waning. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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RCI - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Rogers Cmmnicatns Cl B	$49.83	-1.10 -2.16%	$50.77	$51.98	-4.14%	389,827 110.18%	353,800
Most Recent Note for RCI - 4/17/2013 12:24:30 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, enduring mild distributional pressure in the past week. Reported earnings +33% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Last noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and its lack of sales revenues growth leaves fundamental concerns."*
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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$209.60	-7.16 -3.30%	$215.61	$217.72	-3.73%	608,653 78.79%	772,500
Most Recent Note for REGN - 4/17/2013 12:25:34 PM Still perched at its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Reported big earnings and sales revenues increases versus a year ago loss for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters. Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RYAAY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Ryanair Hldgs Plc Adr	$43.63	-0.78 -1.76%	$44.20	$44.48	-1.91%	209,707 64.15%	326,900
Most Recent Note for RYAAY - 4/17/2013 12:26:16 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation and then rallied to a new 52-week highs with gains backed by above average volume. 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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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$172.88	-1.66 -0.95%	$174.84	$175.46	-1.47%	783,990 106.19%	738,300
Most Recent Note for SHW - 4/17/2013 12:27:23 PM Rallied with above average volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline in the 3 last quarterly comparisons through Sep '12, but its decelerating sales revenues growth rate (+15%, +9%, and +5% in the Mar, Jun, Sep quarters, respectively) is a concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines."
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SMFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Sumitomo Mitsui Finl Adr	$9.19	+0.03 0.33%	$9.26	$9.55	-3.77%	7,362,145 444.28%	1,657,100
Most Recent Note for SMFG - 4/17/2013 12:28:15 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance. Price/volume action has been choppy since noted in the 3/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$23.77	-0.02 -0.06%	$24.10	$24.99	-4.86%	29,910,491 167.72%	17,834,100
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 4/17/2013 12:30:44 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with above average volume behind 3 consecutive losses. Reported earnings +41% on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line."
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