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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2012
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Time of Screening :
4/19/2012 11:36:26 AM Report Released :
4/19/2012 1:07:53 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
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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.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
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ADS
- NYSE
Alliance Data Sys Corp
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$128.11
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+0.77
0.60%
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$130.31
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659,919
107.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 613,800
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$130.31
-1.69%
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1/17/2012 |
$108.24
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PP = $107.43
MB = $112.80 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 11:43:03 AM
G - No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it hit another new all-time high today. Reported earnings +17% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year-ago period. Fundamental concerns were raised earlier by earnings reported +9%, well below the +25% minimum guideline, for the latest quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year-ago period.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/29/2012. Click here.
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CTRX
- NASDAQ
Catamaran Corp
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$93.45
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+4.09
4.58%
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$94.29
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1,977,575
289.03% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 684,200
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$94.29
-0.89%
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2/23/2012 |
$68.24
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PP = $66.05
MB = $69.35 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 12:31:19 PM
G - Rallying today for a 2nd considerable volume-driven gain and yet another new 52-week high following 4/18/12 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.
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TNGO
- NASDAQ
Tangoe Inc
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$20.90
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+1.50
7.73%
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$21.19
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606,478
96.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 631,200
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$21.67
-3.55%
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3/27/2012 |
$19.35
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MB = $21.00 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 12:35:54 PM
Y - Color code was changed to yellow, and a strong finish with at least +40% above average volume may clinch a technical buy signal. Hitting a new 52-week high today, rising above its prior highs and quickly rallying near its "max buy" level.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/3/2012. Click here.
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TPX
- NYSE
Tempur Sealy Intl Inc
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$84.83
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-2.43
-2.78%
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$86.59
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966,465
76.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,257,600
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$87.43
-2.97%
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4/19/2012 |
$84.83
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PP = $86.71
MB = $91.05 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 12:50:15 PM
Y - Due to report earnings after the close today. It has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 and its annual earnings growth has been strong since a downturn in FY '08. Perched near 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session, no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Since February it has been gradually wedging into new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains. Tight closes on its weekly chart may be considered an advanced "3 weeks tight". Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/03/12 high plus 10 cents, and a volume-driven gain above its pivot point is still necessary to trigger a buy signal.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/8/2005. Click here.
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TSCO
- NASDAQ
Tractor Supply Co
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$100.28
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+0.62
0.62%
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$101.20
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631,050
84.52% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 746,600
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$101.20
-0.91%
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1/12/2012 |
$79.12
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PP = $75.58
MB = $79.36 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 12:51:08 PM
G - Inching up for another new all-time high today, very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/17/2012. Click here.
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VMW
- NYSE
Vmware Inc Cl A
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$115.54
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+4.25
3.82%
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$118.79
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2,835,084
195.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,446,700
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$118.79
-2.74%
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4/18/2012 |
$110.04
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PP = $115.29
MB = $121.05 |
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2012 12:59:52 PM
Y - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high after reporting +38% earnings on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Featured in the 4/18/12 mid-day report (read here) in yellow with a 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/18/2012. Click here.
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ABT
- NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major
Abbott Laboratories
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$59.45 |
-1.01
-1.67%
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$59.89
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$62.57
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-4.99% |
5,282,184
75.35%
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7,010,500
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Most Recent Note for ABT - 4/19/2012 11:40:59 AM
Pulling back from its 52-week high toward support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +12% in Dec '11 and +13% in the Mar '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods and rose to new 52-week highs since last noted in the 12/21/11 mid-day report - "Reporting earnings +12% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to separate into two companies. Found support near its long-term average after noted in the 9/22/11 mid-day report when violating its 50 DMA line and testing its 200 DMA line - 'Sub par sales and earnings history.'"
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BANR
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans
Banner Corporation
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$20.96 |
-0.03
-0.14%
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$21.05
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$22.97
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-8.75% |
140,636
105.82%
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132,900
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Most Recent Note for BANR - 4/19/2012 11:46:50 AM
Holding its ground near its 50 DMA line while consolidating -8.8% off its 52-week high today. In recent weeks it completely erased the big volume-driven gain noted in the 3/15/12 mid-day report, a report which cautioned investors - "Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CLB
- NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Core Laboratories Nv
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$131.77 |
-2.04
-1.52%
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$132.62
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$135.95
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-3.07% |
412,076
106.87%
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385,600
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Most Recent Note for CLB - 4/19/2012 11:56:08 AM
Bouncing back from support at its 50 DMA line from early lows today. It is extended from prior highs in the $120 area and may be forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" type base pattern. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has been in line with the investment system's guidelines concerning the C criteria. Annual earnings growth has been strong following a dip in its FY '09 earnings.
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EBAY
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Ebay Inc
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$41.32 |
+5.45
15.19%
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$41.84
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$41.84
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-1.25% |
34,461,010
341.14%
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10,101,600
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Most Recent Note for EBAY - 4/19/2012 12:00:13 PM
Considerable gap up today for new 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline in the past 8 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period through Mar '12. Still growing since FY '09 marked the first downturn in its strong annual earnings history (the A criteria).
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EMC
- NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices
E M C Corp
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$27.84 |
-1.30
-4.46%
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$28.63
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$30.00
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-7.20% |
25,795,329
137.70%
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18,732,900
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Most Recent Note for EMC - 4/19/2012 12:01:52 PM
Violating its 50 DMA line and prior low after a gap down today. The 4/11/12 mid-day report noted - "Recently pulled back under its 2011 highs after wedging into new high territory without great volume conviction behind its recent gains. Sales revenues and earnings increases reported in the Sep and Dec '11 quarters showed a decelerating growth rate. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history and quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases have been below the fact-based investment system guidelines. Large supply of 2.053 billion shares outstanding makes this big-cap Computer - Data Storage firm an unlikely sprinter."
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EXR
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial
Extra Space Storage Inc
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$28.31 |
+0.03
0.11%
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$28.43
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$29.20
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-3.05% |
839,591
88.62%
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947,400
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Most Recent Note for EXR - 4/19/2012 12:03:30 PM
Still perched near its 52-week high. Recently churning above average volume while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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FFIV
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
F 5 Networks Inc
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$138.46 |
+14.25
11.47%
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$139.20
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$139.46
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-0.72% |
3,161,357
255.13%
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1,239,100
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Most Recent Note for FFIV - 4/19/2012 12:07:12 PM
Considerable gain today after gapping up from below its 50 DMA line, now challenging its 52-week high. It survived but failed to impress and went through a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11. Earnings increases in the Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarterly comparisons were just under the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth.
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IHG
- NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging
Intercontinental Hotels
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$23.63 |
+0.16
0.68%
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$23.78
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$23.78
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-0.63% |
552,529
158.27%
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349,100
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Most Recent Note for IHG - 4/19/2012 12:10:34 PM
Touched a new 52-week high today with a small gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +42% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 3/27/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons (through Sep '11) showed improved sales revenues and earnings growth but its prior earnings history (A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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MLNX
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Mellanox Technologies
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$62.17 |
+18.84
43.48%
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$63.80
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$63.80
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-2.55% |
2,778,847
1,271.20%
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218,600
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Most Recent Note for MLNX - 4/19/2012 12:17:13 PM
Considerable gap up gain today, blasting to new highs after reporting earnings +113% on +61% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its streak of 3 strong quarterly earnings comparisons now satisfies the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a small flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria) history. Gapped up on 4/17/12 for a new all-time high following an analyst upgrade. It is now very extended from any sound base pattern.
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MPEL
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos
Melco Crown Entertmt Ads
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$15.13 |
+0.26
1.75%
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$15.35
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$16.15
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-6.32% |
5,453,948
83.47%
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6,534,200
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Most Recent Note for MPEL - 4/19/2012 12:22:08 PM
Gapped up today, approaching its 52-week high with a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line from its 8/01/11 high. Recent quarterly comparisons show better sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses or minuscule earnings. FY '11 was its first profitable year after a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history of steady yearly losses.
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PACW
- NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic
Pacwest Bancorp
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$24.20 |
+1.54
6.80%
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$24.44
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$24.79
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-2.38% |
152,141
92.32%
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164,800
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Most Recent Note for PACW - 4/19/2012 12:24:12 PM
Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Gapped up today, rebounding from below its 50 DMA to within -2.4% of its 52-week high.
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PII
- NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc
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$78.94 |
-1.56
-1.94%
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$80.87
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$81.38
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-3.00% |
626,907
77.67%
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807,100
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Most Recent Note for PII - 4/19/2012 12:26:29 PM
Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session. Reported earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. 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.'"
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QCOM
- NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment
Qualcomm Inc
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$63.90 |
-3.09
-4.61%
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$64.85
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$68.87
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-7.22% |
21,220,608
178.23%
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Most Recent Note for QCOM - 4/19/2012 12:30:02 PM
Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line after reporting earnings +17% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's +25% earnings guideline. Previously noted downturn in its FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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TTEK
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services
Tetra Tech Inc
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$26.39 |
-0.18
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$27.09
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-2.58% |
364,192
96.50%
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377,400
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Most Recent Note for TTEK - 4/19/2012 12:52:17 PM
Perched near its 52-week high today. The 4/13/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases for this Pollution Control - Services firm have been below the +25% guideline. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 7/30/09 mid-day report."
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UTEK
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate
Ultratech Inc
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$30.81 |
+1.17
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-8.98% |
522,368
307.64%
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169,800
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Most Recent Note for UTEK - 4/19/2012 12:57:16 PM
Breaking out of a sound base pattern, clearing prior highs in the $30 area with today's volume-driven gain. Faces limited resistance due to overhead supply while now challenging its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 show sales revenues and earnings increases decelerating, and its prior history included a drastic downturn in FY '09 which is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based system.
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YUM
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Yum! Brands Inc
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$71.79 |
-1.15
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Most Recent Note for YUM - 4/19/2012 1:07:41 PM
This Louisville, KY based fast food giant has been churning above average volume for the past week without making meaningful price progress since clearing its prior chart high ($71). Reported earnings +21% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Mid-day reports have repeated prior fundamental concerns - "Sales and earnings are well below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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