You are not logged in.
This means
you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Sunday, October 20, 2024.
You
MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.
 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2012
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>
|
|
DOW 13053.9 -61.64 (-0.47%) | NASDAQ 3032.62 -10.2 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 1385.88 -4.9 (-0.35%)
|
Time of Screening :
4/18/2012 11:57:43 AM Report Released :
4/18/2012 1:18:35 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
|
|
Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
|
|
G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
|
|
|
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 |
|
Max Buy |
CTRX
- NASDAQ
Catamaran Corp
|
$86.38
|
+6.12
7.62%
|
$88.70
|
7,776,463
1,803.03% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 431,300
|
$88.70
-2.62%
|
2/23/2012 |
$68.24
|
PP = $66.05
MB = $69.35 |
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2012 1:03:08 PM
G - Gapped up today for a considerable gain and yet another new 52-week high on news it will acquire and merge with Catalyst Health Solutions Inc (CHSI). It is extended from its prior base and well above its 50 DMA line defining support to watch.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/6/2012. Click here.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
ISRG
- NASDAQ
Intuitive Surgical Inc
|
$591.90
|
+46.37
8.50%
|
$594.89
|
839,807
319.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 263,000
|
$594.89
-0.50%
|
12/20/2011 |
$442.43
|
PP = $449.16
MB = $471.62 |
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2012 12:38:03 PM
G - Gapped up today, rallying from support at its 10-week moving average (WMA) line for a considerable volume-driven gain after reporting earnings +35% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Color code remains green yet some may consider it a secondary buy point up to +5% above the latest high, and it also can be labeled a "breakaway gap" from a late-stage "3-weeks tight" base, an advanced base pattern. While it may produce more climactic gains, disciplined investors always limit losses if any stock falls -7% from their purchase price. It is on track for a 10th consecutive weekly gain.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/1/2012. Click here.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
TIBX
- NASDAQ
Tibco Software Inc
|
$34.08
|
+0.92
2.77%
|
$34.67
|
10,123,113
408.19% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,480,000
|
$34.67
-1.70%
|
3/30/2012 |
$31.01
|
PP = $31.25
MB = $32.81 |
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2012 1:03:53 PM
G - Up today with volume running at an above average pace while getting further extended from its previous base. Color code was changed to green after rising beyond the cited "max buy" level. An upward trendline connecting its December, March, and April lows defines an initial support level to watch above additional support at prior highs in the $31 area and its 50 DMA line.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/5/2012. Click here.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
VMW
- NYSE
Vmware Inc Cl A
|
$110.04
|
-0.45
-0.41%
|
$112.44
|
897,476
63.41% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,415,400
|
$115.19
-4.47%
|
4/18/2012 |
$110.04
|
PP = $115.29
MB = $121.05 |
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2012 1:15:32 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents after a few very tight closes on its weekly chart while also finding support at its 10-week moving average. Found support at its 50 DMA line last week while retreating from its 52 week high after recently wedging up without especially great volume conviction behind its gains. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. The 4/11/12 mid-day report noted - "Due to report earnings on Wednesday, April 18th. The past 8 quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 have shown strong earnings per share and sales revenues increases versus the year ago periods. A slight downturn in its FY '09 earnings is a small flaw with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based system."
There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
|
 |
Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group
Company Name |
Last |
Chg |
Day
High |
52 WK Hi |
% From Hi |
Volume
% DAV |
DAV |
ANIK
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Anika Therapeutics Inc
|
$16.20 |
+0.05
0.31%
|
$16.36
|
$16.54
|
-2.06% |
112,642
96.03%
|
117,300
|
Most Recent Note for ANIK - 4/18/2012 11:58:35 AM
Perched at its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported strong results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, making it 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons (C criteria) above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a fundamental concern. Bullish action has continued after it appeared in 5 mid-day reports during February noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the investment system's guidelines.'"
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
CMCSK
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems
Comcast Corp Cla Special
|
$29.47 |
-0.20
-0.67%
|
$29.65
|
$30.00
|
-1.77% |
2,274,613
66.11%
|
3,440,800
|
Most Recent Note for CMCSK - 4/18/2012 12:03:33 PM
Held its ground at its 50 DMA line and it has recently inched higher toward its 52-week high with gains lacking great volume conviction. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons (through Dec '11) showed sales revenues increases above the year ago periods by +50% and the Jun and Dec comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. Ownership by top-rated funds has waned from 642 in Jun '11 to 585 in Mar '12, a disconcerting sign concerning the I criteria.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
CPRT
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Copart Inc
|
$26.55 |
+0.25
0.95%
|
$26.57
|
$26.83
|
-1.04% |
220,243
63.22%
|
348,400
|
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 4/18/2012 12:07:56 PM
Held its ground near its 50 DMA line on the latest pullback and it faces no resistance due to overhead supply while rebounding near its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +209% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 12/13/11 mid-day report - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings. Recent quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases have been less than stellar. "
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
EC
- NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas
Ecopetrol Sa Adr
|
$65.05 |
+0.65
1.01%
|
$65.55
|
$65.55
|
-0.76% |
490,202
84.50%
|
580,100
|
Most Recent Note for EC - 4/18/2012 12:12:32 PM
Wedging to new all-time highs without great volume conviction behind its recent gains, it is extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +64% on +61% sales revenues for the Dec '11 quarter. Continued rising since the 2/29/12 mid-day report noted - "The Colombian Oil and Gas - Integrated firm reported a +128% earnings increase for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011 on +56% sales revenues versus the year earlier period. Prior quarterly comparisons have shown great improvement, however a downturn in FY '09 earnings was previously noted as a flaw in its earnings history (A criteria) since public trading began in September 2008."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
FDO
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
Family Dollar Stores
|
$65.85 |
+1.15
1.78%
|
$65.85
|
$66.14
|
-0.44% |
1,010,095
66.74%
|
1,513,400
|
Most Recent Note for FDO - 4/18/2012 12:14:11 PM
Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again today. Held its ground after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains above prior highs in the $60 area which now define an important support level to watch on pullbacks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The C criteria is not satisfied. Sales revenues and earnings growth history below guidelines."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
GWW
- NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale
Grainger W W Inc
|
$214.90 |
-0.73
-0.34%
|
$216.66
|
$221.84
|
-3.13% |
224,930
68.62%
|
327,800
|
Most Recent Note for GWW - 4/18/2012 12:15:06 PM
Churning above average volume for the past week while trading near important support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The prior growth history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Products firm included a downturn in FY '09 which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
HIBB
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores
Hibbett Sports Inc
|
$58.03 |
+0.42
0.73%
|
$58.03
|
$58.49
|
-0.79% |
196,744
72.36%
|
271,900
|
Most Recent Note for HIBB - 4/18/2012 12:18:24 PM
Rallied to new 52-week highs without great volume conviction behind its gains, yet today it is making even more progress above prior resistance near the $50 level. Last noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '08. Sales revenues increases have been in the +4-11% range (sub par) while earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons (good C criteria) versus the year ago periods."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
IBM
- NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems
Intl Business Machines
|
$202.00 |
-5.45
-2.63%
|
$204.07
|
$210.69
|
-4.12% |
4,960,066
126.20%
|
3,930,400
|
Most Recent Note for IBM - 4/18/2012 12:20:27 PM
Considerable gap down for a loss today slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 12/21/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
INMD
- NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip
Inmode Ltd
|
$13.19 |
-0.23
-1.71%
|
$13.43
|
$13.50
|
-2.30% |
13,767
66.19%
|
20,800
|
Most Recent Note for INMD - 4/18/2012 12:24:39 PM
Earnings improved in the Sep and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons. The low-priced stock hailing from the Medical - Services industry group has questionable fundamentals after a lackluster growth rate in recent years (A criteria). It showed promising technical action in recent months as it rallied to multi-year highs.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
INTC
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Intel Corp
|
$27.91 |
-0.56
-1.97%
|
$28.10
|
$28.78
|
-3.02% |
38,583,454
109.71%
|
35,169,300
|
Most Recent Note for INTC - 4/18/2012 12:27:06 PM
Gapped down today, reversing from its new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings -5% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
MWIV
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies
M W I Veterinary Supply
|
$87.40 |
-0.22
-0.25%
|
$88.17
|
$91.38
|
-4.36% |
38,620
72.19%
|
53,500
|
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 4/18/2012 12:41:46 PM
Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line today, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the June, Sep, and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since noted fundamental and technical deterioration prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11.
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
NQ
- NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
Nq Mobile Inc Ads
|
$12.67 |
+1.32
11.63%
|
$12.70
|
$12.70
|
-0.24% |
933,777
197.12%
|
473,700
|
Most Recent Note for NQ - 4/18/2012 12:50:10 PM
A strong finish today may interest technical-traders. Hitting a new high with today's volume-driven gain clearing a deep cup-with-handle base formed since getting off to a poor start from its 5/05/11 IPO priced at $12. Rallied with a streak of volume-driven gains in recent weeks, clearing prior chart resistance, then it found support during a quiet consolidation above its 50 DMA line as it retreated -25% from its high hit since last noted in the 3/26/12 mid-day report - "Limited earnings history is a concern. Its quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have shown great increases percentage-wise, yet this Chinese Computer Software - Security firm has minuscule quarterly revenues totaling in the $12 million range in the Sep and Dec '11 periods."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
PII
- NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc
|
$78.63 |
+5.50
7.52%
|
$79.59
|
$79.90
|
-1.59% |
1,815,684
241.87%
|
750,700
|
Most Recent Note for PII - 4/18/2012 12:52:13 PM
Considerable gap up gain today for new 52-week and all-time highs. Prior highs in the $70 area and its 50 DMA line acted as support during its recent consolidation. 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.'"
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
SAVE
- NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines
Spirit Airlines Inc
|
$23.10 |
+0.51
2.26%
|
$23.25
|
$23.46
|
-1.53% |
525,890
81.44%
|
645,700
|
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 4/18/2012 12:53:34 PM
Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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.'"
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
SBNY
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks
Signature Bank
|
$64.53 |
-0.68
-1.04%
|
$65.01
|
$65.98
|
-2.20% |
205,686
62.27%
|
330,300
|
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 4/18/2012 12:56:58 PM
Recently rebounded and rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs after finding support above its 200 DMA line during the consolidation since last noted when pulling back on 1/24/12. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It was noted in the mid-day report on 7/07/11 after completing a new Public Offering - "Recent quarterly comparisons show great earnings increases and good sales revenues growth, but the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) was noted as cause for concern, fundamentally."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
SSNC
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
S S & C Technologies
|
$22.89 |
-0.03
-0.13%
|
$22.91
|
$23.72
|
-3.50% |
169,668
79.51%
|
213,400
|
Most Recent Note for SSNC - 4/18/2012 12:58:32 PM
Volume totals have been cooling and it has stubbornly held its ground above prior highs since noted in the 3/19/12 mid-day report after a spurt of volume-driven gains - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong but the past 6 quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline for buy candidates."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
TJX
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
T J X Cos Inc
|
$41.07 |
-0.28
-0.68%
|
$41.23
|
$41.42
|
-0.85% |
2,865,463
65.64%
|
4,365,100
|
Most Recent Note for TJX - 4/18/2012 1:05:43 PM
Hovering at its 52-week high today after a 5-day winning streak with above average volume behind its latest gain into new high territory. It is extended from any sound base pattern and found support at its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent into new high territory. The 2/22/12 mid-day report noted- "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
URI
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services
United Rentals Inc
|
$44.15 |
+3.24
7.92%
|
$44.50
|
$46.54
|
-5.14% |
3,360,535
187.58%
|
1,791,500
|
Most Recent Note for URI - 4/18/2012 1:10:32 PM
Considerable gap up gain today for a new 52-week high. It had slumped below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales revenues increases and improved earnings versus weaker results and a year-ago loss. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. Last noted in the 3/21/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history is below guidelines and it is extended from any sound base."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
WAB
- NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Wabtec
|
$80.14 |
+0.98
1.24%
|
$80.23
|
$80.23
|
-0.11% |
174,871
60.36%
|
289,700
|
Most Recent Note for WAB - 4/18/2012 1:16:29 PM
Inching to another new 52-week and all-time high today with above average volume behind its 6th consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. It rebounded after a recent slump below its 50 DMA line which occurred since noted in the 3/16/12 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, yet the 4 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '11) satisfied the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
WDC
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices
Western Digital Corp
|
$41.69 |
+2.18
5.52%
|
$42.07
|
$43.09
|
-3.25% |
3,541,648
91.08%
|
3,888,300
|
Most Recent Note for WDC - 4/18/2012 1:18:19 PM
Up today, rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high. It rebounded after slumping below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 3/23/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines. Results have been erratic since a previously noted downturn in FY '09 earnings damaged its previously good annual (A criteria) growth history."
|
|
View all notes |
Alert me of new notes |
Company Profile |
SEC |
News |
Chart | C
A N
S L
I M
|
|
|
|
THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS!
Comments contained in the body of this report are technical
opinions only. The material herein has been obtained
from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however,
its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed.
We are not an investment advisor, hence it does
not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments.
Any recommendation contained in this report may not
be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed
an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to
the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks,
service marks and trade names appearing in this report
are the property of their respective owners, and are
likewise used for identification purposes only.
This report is a service available
only to active Paid Premium Members.
You may opt-out of receiving report notifications
at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted
by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium
Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.
We appreciate any feedback
members may wish to send via the inquiry form
here.
|
|
|
