Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, April 30th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 4/30/2012 11:56:28 AM Report Released : 4/30/2012 1:21:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
ARBA -	$38.25	-1.10 -2.80%	$39.41	1,027,662 110.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 929,700	$40.45 -5.44%	4/27/2012	$38.53	PP = $37.24 MB = $39.10
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 12:11:30 PM Y - Pulling back today following the prior session's considerable gain. Support to watch is at prior highs in the $35-37 area. ARBA was highlighted in yellow in the 4/27/12 mid-day breakouts report (read here) when breaking out above the pivot point cited based on its 7/11/11 high plus 10 cents. It tallied 12 weekly gains in the span of 13 weeks. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The Sep and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. 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
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EXPE - NASDAQ Expedia Inc	$41.81	+1.50 3.72%	$41.82	4,268,080 110.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,867,400	$43.00 -2.77%	4/27/2012	$41.80	PP = $35.57 MB = $37.35
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 12:30:12 PM G - Color code is changed to green after getting more extended with today's volume-driven gain. EXPE was highlighted in yellow in the 4/27/12 mid-day breakouts report (read here) when its considerable "breakaway gap" up above the pivot point cited based on its 3/26/12 high plus 10 cents. Reported earnings +63% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings have been above the +25% minimum guideline in 3 of the past 4 comparisons and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. 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
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RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$57.02	+1.88 3.41%	$57.70	520,961 122.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 426,800	$57.70 -1.18%	3/22/2012	$46.49	PP = $46.78 MB = $49.12
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 12:38:16 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its 4th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/22/2012. Click here.
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RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$29.74	+0.48 1.64%	$30.39	488,901 232.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 210,600	$30.39 -2.14%	4/27/2012	$29.32	PP = $28.60 MB = $30.03
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 12:48:43 PM Y - Hit another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The recent orderly consolidation in a tight range was longer than a "3-weeks tight" base pattern and RNF was highlighted in yellow in the 4/27/12 mid-day breakouts report (read here) when rallying above the pivot point cited based on its 4/12/12 high plus 10 cents. It has sufficient ranks and showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its 11/04/11 IPO was priced at $20, and its limited history is a concern. 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
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SHFL -	$17.73	-0.14 -0.78%	$18.23	504,530 75.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 667,300	$18.77 -5.54%	3/6/2012	$17.07	PP = $15.25 MB = $16.01
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 12:57:36 PM G - Its consolidation is not a sufficient length to be considered a sound new base pattern. It already has tested support at its 10-week moving average line multiple times this year, so it may not be considered an ideal "secondary buy point" now. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/15/2012. Click here.
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UBNT - NASDAQ Ubiquiti Networks Inc	$32.61	-1.14 -3.38%	$33.98	388,897 106.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 366,000	$35.32 -7.67%	4/12/2012	$33.89	PP = $34.07 MB = $35.77
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2012 1:18:31 PM Y - Today's loss has it slumping under the pivot point which it had technically cleared with its prior gain backed by +75% above average volume, rising from the previously noted advanced "ascending base" pattern. Prior low ($30.25 on 4/09/12) defines initial support above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/20/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$33.95	+0.32 0.95%	$34.23	$34.23	-0.82%	30,740 115.56%	26,600
Most Recent Note for ALG - 4/30/2012 12:04:46 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Recently reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/03/12 mid-day report - "No resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Earnings increases had improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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CAMP - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Calamp Corp	$5.96	+0.26 4.56%	$6.00	$6.00	-0.67%	158,743 148.50%	106,900
Most Recent Note for CAMP - 4/30/2012 12:15:18 PM This low-priced stock is hitting a new 52-week high today. It managed an impressive positive reversal on the prior session after reporting earnings +200% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. A volume-driven breakout 4/02/12 was previously noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report when it was also noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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CHDN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Churchill Downs Inc	$59.79	-0.21 -0.35%	$60.04	$60.33	-0.90%	71,241 126.31%	56,400
Most Recent Note for CHDN - 4/30/2012 12:17:28 PM At its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues show deceleration in comparisons through Dec '11 while earnings improved over year ago figures. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$55.12	-0.50 -0.90%	$55.73	$56.60	-2.61%	323,322 107.34%	301,200
Most Recent Note for CSL - 4/30/2012 12:20:47 PM Holding its ground following a considerable gap up gain on 4/24/12 for new 52-week and all-time highs, clear of all overhead supply. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar '12 quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Fundamentals have improved while it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 7/19/11 mid-day report when it was encountering stubborn resistance near its then all-time high ($51.57 in 2007) - "Recent quarters showed improved sales and earnings but prior history has been below guidelines."
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EC - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Ecopetrol Sa Adr	$64.31	+1.20 1.90%	$64.58	$65.55	-1.89%	499,811 76.79%	650,900
Most Recent Note for EC - 4/30/2012 12:23:12 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line last week and today's 4th consecutive gain has it perched within close striking distance of its all-time high, 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."
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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$17.50	+0.00 0.00%	$17.66	$17.67	-0.96%	25,154 75.54%	33,300
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 4/30/2012 12:25:31 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after rebounding from its latest pullback below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Bank holding company with operations in the Northeast has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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LPLA - NASDAQ - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs L P L Financial Holdings	$35.91	-1.07 -2.89%	$36.39	$38.94	-7.78%	296,121 108.23%	273,600
Most Recent Note for LPLA - 4/30/2012 12:32:24 PM Gapped down today, trading near and below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 have been sub par and showing deceleration in sales and earnings growth."
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PACW - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic Pacwest Bancorp	$23.61	-0.51 -2.11%	$24.10	$24.79	-4.76%	176,402 93.48%	188,700
Most Recent Note for PACW - 4/30/2012 12:34:21 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA and within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 4/19/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$12.85	-0.15 -1.15%	$13.40	$13.40	-4.10%	130,613 98.50%	132,600
Most Recent Note for PATK - 4/30/2012 12:36:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after 2 considerable volume-driven gains. Recently reported earnings of 63 cents per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus a penny in the year ago period. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line during its choppy consolidation after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$34.24	+0.13 0.38%	$34.24	$35.32	-3.06%	677,438 78.85%	859,100
Most Recent Note for RMD - 4/30/2012 12:43:33 PM Holding its ground today after a gap up on 4/27/12 approaching its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported +11% sales revenues and +29% earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08.
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$18.61	+0.64 3.56%	$18.90	$18.90	-1.53%	103,859 83.69%	124,100
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 4/30/2012 12:50:18 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive gap up gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SXL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Sunoco Logistics Ptnr Lp	$40.60	-0.39 -0.95%	$40.95	$42.11	-3.59%	363,814 202.01%	180,100
Most Recent Note for SXL - 4/30/2012 1:01:18 PM This MLP has been rebounding toward its 52-week high after a recent slump below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +111% on +52% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 1/06/12 mid-day report - "Its shares split 3:1 on 12/05/11. Earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '11 comparisons, but prior history has been sub par. Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SYNC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Synacor Inc	$8.53	+0.53 6.63%	$8.93	$8.93	-4.48%	270,558 172.33%	157,000
Most Recent Note for SYNC - 4/30/2012 1:05:18 PM This low-priced stock is up from its 2/10/12 IPO at $5.00. Hit a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain, its 5th consecutive gain. It did not form a sound base pattern and its limited history is a concern.
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TGE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Tallgrass Energy Lp	$11.50	+1.49 14.86%	$11.85	$11.85	-2.98%	503,802 361.93%	139,200
Most Recent Note for TGE - 4/30/2012 1:09:23 PM Reported earnings +114% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. This low-priced stock hit a new 52-week high with today's considerable gap up gain backed by above average volume. The fact-based investment system discourages low-priced stocks from consideration as buy candidates unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn and loss in FY '10. Last noted in the 2/27/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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TGH - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Logistics Textainer Group Holdings	$35.19	+0.25 0.72%	$35.40	$35.80	-1.70%	148,619 97.58%	152,300
Most Recent Note for TGH - 4/30/2012 1:11:34 PM It has rebounded near its 52-week high after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 2/07/11 mid-day report with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings improving after a streak of negative comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$39.96	-1.10 -2.68%	$41.12	$41.61	-3.97%	110,578 75.43%	146,600
Most Recent Note for TYL - 4/30/2012 1:14:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a strong finish last week. The 4/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +0% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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UMBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks U M B Financial Corp	$48.09	-1.03 -2.10%	$49.20	$49.24	-2.34%	143,224 81.38%	176,000
Most Recent Note for UMBF - 4/30/2012 1:20:00 PM Pausing today after 4 consecutive volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. The 4/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Today's volume-driven gain is clearing a 9-month long cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported earnings +51% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sales increases have not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines for the C and A criteria although it has earned good ranks."
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USNA - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products U S A N A Health Science	$41.16	+0.27 0.66%	$41.30	$42.14	-2.33%	76,201 137.80%	55,300
Most Recent Note for USNA - 4/30/2012 1:21:10 PM Still holding its ground after a gap up and volume-driven gain on 4/25/12 for a new 52-week high. The 4/27/12 mid-day report noted - "This network marketer of dietary supplements, health foods, and skin care products has been showing recent improvement in quarterly comparisons through Mar '12, but fundamentally the C criteria is not satisfied. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth rate has been improving since a downturn in FY '08.
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