Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, April 19th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2013
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DOW 14513.71 -23.43 (-0.16%) | NASDAQ 3199.78 33.42 (1.06%) | S&P 500 1551.98 10.37 (0.67%)

Time of Screening : 4/19/2013 12:00:58 PM Report Released : 4/19/2013 1:03:00 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$40.31	+0.32 0.80%	$40.34	9,111,616 64.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 14,218,600	$0.00	12/3/2012	$37.08	PP = $38.06 MB = $39.96
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2013 12:11:14 PM G - Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line today after violating that important short-term average with 2 prior losses marked by above average volume. A prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/16/2013. Click here.
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FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$72.61	+0.19 0.26%	$72.86	512,014 61.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 839,400	$78.87 -7.94%	3/21/2013	$71.14	PP = $73.00 MB = $76.65
Most Recent Note - 4/19/2013 12:17:32 PM Y - Managed a "positive reversal" after early weakness today, making a stand near its 50 DMA line ($71.67 now). More damaging losses would raise more serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/15/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALKS - NASDAQ - Medical-Biomed/Biotech Alkermes Plc	$30.11	+0.91 3.12%	$30.50	$30.75	-2.08%	870,766 71.35%	1,220,400
Most Recent Note for ALKS - 4/19/2013 12:03:16 PM Holding its ground and making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance following a considerable volume-driven gain and a new 52-week high on 4/17/13. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation since 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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BKH - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Black Hills Corp	$45.77	+1.13 2.53%	$45.79	$45.78	-0.02%	137,096 67.44%	203,300
Most Recent Note for BKH - 4/19/2013 12:07:59 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly and gradually worked its way higher since last noted in the 3/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "The earnings history for this Utility - Diversified firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$119.72	+3.05 2.61%	$119.81	$120.46	-0.61%	282,645 75.78%	373,000
Most Recent Note for CPA - 4/19/2013 12:13:01 PM Hitting new 52 week highs today. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support in the $110-111 area. Reported earnings +4% on +18% sales revenues in the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +8% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 4 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11."
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GPC - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Genuine Parts Co	$73.23	-2.07 -2.75%	$74.82	$78.27	-6.44%	1,249,989 141.58%	882,900
Most Recent Note for GPC - 4/19/2013 12:20:46 PM Violated its 50 DMA line after gapping down today for a damaging loss on above average volume. Fundamentals are not a match with the C criteria as the past 7 quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline.
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HTBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Hometrust Bancshares Inc	$15.24	-0.24 -1.55%	$15.43	$16.24	-6.16%	37,208 69.55%	53,500
Most Recent Note for HTBI - 4/19/2013 12:22:32 PM Violated its 50 DMA line today while on track for a 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports 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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IIJI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Internet Initiative Ads	$19.09	-0.51 -2.60%	$19.11	$19.65	-2.85%	13,301 61.01%	21,800
Most Recent Note for IIJI - 4/19/2013 12:25:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high, yet prior mid-day reports have repeatedly cautioned - "This Japanese Internet access provider does not have adequate fundamentals to meet the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ITC - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities I T C Holdings Corp	$90.48	+1.29 1.45%	$90.75	$93.69	-3.43%	183,380 79.52%	230,600
Most Recent Note for ITC - 4/19/2013 12:31:20 PM Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line, extended from any sound base pattern. This Utility -Electric Power firm reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly reports through Dec '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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JACK - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Jack In The Box Inc	$35.95	+0.48 1.35%	$36.00	$36.00	-0.14%	273,439 64.44%	424,300
Most Recent Note for JACK - 4/19/2013 12:32:56 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec '12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$42.31	+1.14 2.77%	$42.56	$45.28	-6.56%	1,125,090 70.48%	1,596,300
Most Recent Note for KMX - 4/19/2013 12:34:40 PM Pulled back from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses on 3 of the past 4 sessions 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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LGF - NYSE - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters Lions Gate Entertainment	$23.49	+0.99 4.41%	$23.60	$24.15	-2.72%	916,609 67.56%	1,356,800
Most Recent Note for LGF - 4/19/2013 12:36:47 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, rising today within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 3/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year ago losses. 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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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$79.10	+6.17 8.46%	$79.59	$81.37	-2.79%	317,985 148.87%	213,600
Most Recent Note for MMS - 4/19/2013 12:39:13 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line promptly with gap up and volume-driven gain today following a damaging violation on the prior session. Last noted in the 3/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +24% on +19% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Stayed well above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution following an analyst downgrade in the 1/29/13 mid-day report - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$18.76	+3.06 19.49%	$19.25	$19.25	-2.55%	1,393,855 1,697.75%	82,100
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 4/19/2013 12:42:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today following 2nd consecutive gap up for a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +167% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/25/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$55.70	+0.56 1.02%	$55.79	$56.96	-2.21%	166,581 67.41%	247,100
Most Recent Note for PTP - 4/19/2013 12:44:06 PM Consolidating near support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 2/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its earnings and sales revenues history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines." x
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RAD - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Rite Aid Corp	$2.41	+0.02 0.63%	$2.48	$2.48	-3.02%	12,326,945 82.80%	14,888,100
Most Recent Note for RAD - 4/19/2013 12:45:29 PM Perched at its 52 week high today. Held its ground stubbornly 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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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$209.98	+3.32 1.61%	$210.67	$217.72	-3.56%	455,593 58.67%	776,600
Most Recent Note for REGN - 4/19/2013 12:46:22 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground 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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SHW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Sherwin-Williams Co	$177.53	+2.65 1.52%	$178.04	$178.73	-0.67%	543,484 72.31%	751,600
Most Recent Note for SHW - 4/19/2013 12:47:25 PM Rallying with above average volume for yet another new 52-week high. 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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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$66.03	+0.40 0.61%	$66.10	$70.02	-5.70%	543,700 83.45%	651,500
Most Recent Note for SIG - 4/19/2013 12:48:38 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, consolidating above prior highs in the $64 area defining support following its gap up on 3/28/13 breaking out of an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jan '13 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +43% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons and sales revenues growth has been sub par, making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09."
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SSP - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Scripps E W Co Cl A	$13.68	+0.60 4.59%	$13.94	$13.97	-2.08%	492,704 150.17%	328,100
Most Recent Note for SSP - 4/19/2013 12:50:14 PM Volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. The 4/12/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system due to its erratic earnings history."
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TGI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Triumph Group Inc	$75.99	-0.51 -0.67%	$76.99	$81.80	-7.10%	255,175 58.46%	436,500
Most Recent Note for TGI - 4/19/2013 12:53:32 PM Today's 5th consecutive loss has it trading near its 50 DMA line and -7.4% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Sub par sales revenues increases are a concern and the downturn in its FY '10 earnings was noted as a fundamental flaw.
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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$37.57	-0.05 -0.13%	$38.15	$38.55	-2.54%	594,398 79.49%	747,800
Most Recent Note for TMH - 4/19/2013 12:55:08 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after recently rising from an orderly 6-week base. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Completed yet another Secondary Offering on 2/12/13 and prior mid-day reports noted Secondary Offerings on 12/19/12, 9/12/12, and 6/29/12. Reported earnings +26% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 period, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for only its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison. Showed bullish action since rallying above the $30 area that acted as recent resistance in prior months after testing support at its 200 DMA line."
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USTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale United Stationers Inc	$37.47	+0.68 1.83%	$37.50	$39.28	-4.62%	139,459 67.34%	207,100
Most Recent Note for USTR - 4/19/2013 12:55:56 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, still encountering distributional pressure. Made limited headway after recently reaching new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +27% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases and it annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$59.02	-0.12 -0.20%	$60.50	$61.88	-4.62%	651,058 92.68%	702,500
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 4/19/2013 12:58:45 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today, on track for a 5th consecutive loss. Reported earnings +26% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$89.01	+2.69 3.11%	$89.01	$89.09	-0.09%	93,728 92.53%	101,300
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 4/19/2013 1:01:48 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +22% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown earnings increases steadily above the +25% minimum (C criteria) earnings growth guideline.
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