Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 29th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2013
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DOW 14803.36 90.81 (0.62%) | NASDAQ 3313.73 34.47 (1.05%) | S&P 500 1593.66 11.42 (0.72%)

Time of Screening : 4/29/2013 12:04:51 PM Report Released : 4/29/2013 12:49:46 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 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
N - NYSE Netsuite Inc	$88.47	+2.72 3.17%	$89.12	291,692 77.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 374,400	$89.12 -0.73%	12/12/2012	$64.75	PP = $67.12 MB = $70.48
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2013 12:22:08 PM G - Reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Despite fundamental concerns raised it is rallying for another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/22/2013. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$75.88	+2.72 3.72%	$76.57	2,087,563 151.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,376,800	$76.57 -0.90%	12/20/2012	$60.24	PP = $61.21 MB = $64.27
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2013 12:42:36 PM G - Gapped up today. It has formed a short square box base and the color code is changed to green with new pivot point cited based on its 4/02/13 high plus 10 cents. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support above recent the recent low ($69.87 on 4/04/13) where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/8/2013. 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	$15.59	+0.17 1.12%	$15.67	$15.67	-0.50%	40,152 162.56%	24,700
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 4/29/2013 12:06:35 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed better increases in sales and earnings for the Sep, Dec '12, and Mar '13 quarters versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$223.12	+9.53 4.46%	$225.00	$225.00	-0.84%	1,150,904 82.35%	1,397,500
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 4/29/2013 12:08:49 PM Hitting another new 52-week high after gapping up today. Reported earnings +41% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since noted in the 3/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings -7% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly (C criteria) earnings and sales growth history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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DCO - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Ducommun Inc	$23.24	+0.14 0.61%	$23.30	$24.15	-3.77%	78,233 113.22%	69,100
Most Recent Note for DCO - 4/29/2013 12:15:04 PM Perched near its 52-week highs today after an impressive spurt of gains. Noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly with caution - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Erratic quarterly earnings and sales revenues and its up and down annual earnings history leave fundamental concerns (C and A criteria)."
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ENL - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Nv Adr	$33.58	-0.57 -1.67%	$33.77	$34.53	-2.75%	56,899 101.97%	55,800
Most Recent Note for ENL - 4/29/2013 12:16:03 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched only -2.7% off its 52-week high, building a new flat base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Netherlands-based Media - Periodicals firm has shown better earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady and included a downturn in FY '08 and '09."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$40.38	+2.13 5.57%	$41.83	$41.83	-3.47%	5,190,649 117.45%	4,419,300
Most Recent Note for HCA - 4/29/2013 12:17:07 PM Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high. Last noted in the 4/04/13 mid-day report with caution- "Reported earnings -3% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Recently wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line and rallied after paying out multiple Special Dividends late last year and completing a 12/12/12 Secondary Offering."
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IGT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Intl Game Technology	$16.98	+0.02 0.09%	$17.05	$17.53	-3.17%	2,547,715 76.13%	3,346,500
Most Recent Note for IGT - 4/29/2013 12:18:31 PM Recently encountered resistance in the $17.50 area, and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $19 level. Reported earnings +33% on +11% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Showed improved sales revenues and stronger earnings in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but up and down results in prior quarters and in prior years (A criteria) make it not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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LUX - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Luxottica Group Spa Adr	$53.25	+1.06 2.03%	$54.37	$54.37	-2.06%	98,195 84.51%	116,200
Most Recent Note for LUX - 4/29/2013 12:20:18 PM Gapped up today and hit a new high. Formed a short flat base above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Last noted in the 3/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Perched at its 52-week high after recently rallying from a "square box" base. Showed better earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons, however its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$26.29	-1.20 -4.37%	$26.69	$28.53	-7.85%	1,445,482 104.76%	1,379,800
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 4/29/2013 12:26:05 PM This Hunt Valley, MD-based Media - Radio/TV firm gapped down today. Reported earnings -44% on +27% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Announced a new Public Offering. Consensus estimates calling for -21% earnings in FY '13 are cause for some concern. It is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong increases in sales revenues and earnings well above the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in past 4 quarters through Dec '12."*
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$32.88	-0.26 -0.78%	$33.17	$33.62	-2.20%	150,183 79.80%	188,200
Most Recent Note for STMP - 4/29/2013 12:28:47 PM Holding its ground while making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Blasted from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with considerable volume-driven gains last week challenging multi-year highs in the $33 area where it met stubborn resistance. The 4/26/13 mid-day report noted - "Patient and disciplined investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +68% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/14/12 based on the fundamental and technical concerns."
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TREE - NASDAQ - Finance-Mrtg&Rel Svc Lendingtree Inc.	$19.89	+0.09 0.45%	$20.28	$20.49	-2.93%	28,851 125.99%	22,900
Most Recent Note for TREE - 4/29/2013 12:31:10 PM Inching higher today, perched at its 52-week high and on track for an 8th consecutive small gain with ever-increasing volume conviction. When rallying to new highs with above average volume the 3/14/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Found support near prior highs in the $16* area during its orderly base-on-base pattern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."*
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UHS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Universal Health Svcs B	$66.06	+1.28 1.98%	$68.75	$68.75	-3.91%	671,312 75.08%	894,100
Most Recent Note for UHS - 4/29/2013 12:33:34 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Found recent support at its 50 DMA line, an important support level. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) and sales revenues growth remain below the guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 5/20/10 mid-day report - 'Recently rallied on M&A news it agreed to acquire Psychiatric Solutions (PSYS).'"
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VPRT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Vistaprint Nv	$41.96	-0.43 -1.02%	$42.77	$43.46	-3.46%	444,958 100.19%	444,100
Most Recent Note for VPRT - 4/29/2013 12:36:19 PM Reported a solid earnings increase in the Mar '13 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/10.
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WETF - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Wisdomtree Investments	$10.90	-0.18 -1.62%	$11.28	$11.72	-7.00%	1,044,751 79.73%	1,310,300
Most Recent Note for WETF - 4/29/2013 12:44:26 PM Perched near its 52-week high and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Reported earnings of 6 cents per share versus 1 cent per share on +53% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Held its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 3/22/13 mid-day report - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/14/12 and rebounded impressively to prior highs with its recent rally. Limited earnings history is a concern. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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WTR - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Aqua America Inc	$31.57	+0.16 0.49%	$31.65	$33.28	-5.15%	641,956 92.05%	697,400
Most Recent Note for WTR - 4/29/2013 12:47:05 PM This Utility - Water Supply firm is halting its slide today after a streak of 5 consecutive losses marked by above average volume while retreating from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have improved in recent comparisons through Dec '12 and its annual earnings history has been slow and steady."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$19.02	+0.62 3.37%	$19.10	$19.10	-0.42%	440,192 150.08%	293,300
Most Recent Note for WX - 4/29/2013 12:49:23 PM This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain since noted in the 12/13/12 mid-day report with caution - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $19-20 area. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, with the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showing earnings increases below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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