Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 4/30/2013 11:57:46 AM Report Released : 4/30/2013 1:26:57 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$16.33	+0.33 2.06%	$16.43	$16.43	-0.61%	31,277 118.92%	26,300
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 4/30/2013 12:00:04 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 7th 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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BGFV - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Big 5 Sporting Corp	$16.85	+0.49 3.00%	$16.91	$16.94	-0.53%	255,853 103.17%	248,000
Most Recent Note for BGFV - 4/30/2013 12:02:03 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Recently rebounded from a brief slump below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Failed to impress since noted in the 4/16/10 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and its annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines, although recent quarters showed better than +25%* earnings increases."*
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BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$90.25	-4.08 -4.33%	$91.10	$96.15	-6.14%	1,256,375 225.32%	557,600
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 4/30/2013 12:06:32 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high with a considerable loss on heavy volume. Reported earnings -11% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Since last noted in the 10/18/12 mid-day report it went through another consolidation below its 200 DMA line and then rebounded in recent months. Strong annual earnings history (A criteria), however earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 5 latest quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods.
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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$14.75	-0.27 -1.80%	$15.05	$15.40	-4.22%	73,247 77.26%	94,800
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 4/30/2013 12:08:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after rallying from support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "This company hailing from the Electrical - Power/Equipment group has an erratic earnings history (C and A criteria) below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$6.94	-0.02 -0.29%	$7.09	$7.18	-3.34%	18,448 87.85%	21,000
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 4/30/2013 12:12:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while tallying a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain and rallying above earlier chart highs from an orderly flat base. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply through the $8 area. Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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DCO - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Ducommun Inc	$23.43	+0.21 0.90%	$23.65	$24.15	-2.98%	69,042 96.83%	71,300
Most Recent Note for DCO - 4/30/2013 12:13:43 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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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$37.10	+0.77 2.12%	$37.64	$38.45	-3.51%	213,038 99.18%	214,800
Most Recent Note for DORM - 4/30/2013 12:17:22 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns were raised as it reported sub par earnings results for the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters since last noted in the 1/25/13 mid-day report - "It has not formed a sound base pattern, however no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Held its ground recently following a special dividend. Reported earnings +32% on +20% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. It has earned high ranks and its recent earnings history and sales revenues acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons has helped it better match the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$54.90	+1.95 3.68%	$56.45	$56.45	-2.75%	663,700 125.27%	529,800
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 4/30/2013 12:21:15 PM Gapped up hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 9th consecutive gain since again finding support at its 50 DMA line. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since last noted in the 2/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system. Reported earnings +23% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed sub par earnings (below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system's C criteria) with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '07 and '08."
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ENL - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Nv Adr	$33.27	-0.41 -1.22%	$33.31	$34.53	-3.65%	49,668 86.98%	57,100
Most Recent Note for ENL - 4/30/2013 12:23:38 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched only -3.7% off its 52-week high, building a new flat base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$7.35	-0.02 -0.34%	$7.40	$7.64	-3.86%	686,754 77.01%	891,800
Most Recent Note for GA - 4/30/2013 12:25:21 PM Holding its ground since noted in the 4/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain marked by ever increasing and above average volume. Reported earnings +35% on +17% sales revenues but fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 1/07/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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GK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services G & K Services Inc	$46.26	+1.17 2.58%	$46.65	$46.74	-1.04%	87,310 147.23%	59,300
Most Recent Note for GK - 4/30/2013 12:27:30 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +33% on +4% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Found recent support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 4/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed better earnings increases, but with sub par sales revenues increases in the +4-6% range. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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IIJI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Internet Initiative Ads	$19.94	+0.67 3.48%	$20.14	$20.23	-1.43%	23,859 105.11%	22,700
Most Recent Note for IIJI - 4/30/2013 12:39:00 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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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$45.97	+0.85 1.88%	$46.84	$46.84	-1.86%	1,890,899 112.31%	1,683,600
Most Recent Note for KMX - 4/30/2013 12:41:06 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales for the Feb '13 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports 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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MCO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Moodys Corporation	$61.30	+1.61 2.70%	$61.32	$61.40	-0.16%	1,562,024 94.12%	1,659,600
Most Recent Note for MCO - 4/30/2013 12:44:32 PM Trading up today following a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session hitting new 52-week highs. Showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons, however its prior 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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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$12.73	+0.53 4.30%	$12.99	$12.99	-2.04%	57,494 148.56%	38,700
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 4/30/2013 12:49:42 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Encountered stubborn multi-year resistance in the $13 area. Earnings increases above the +25% minimum in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$65.52	+0.23 0.35%	$65.91	$66.59	-1.61%	183,355 87.60%	209,300
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 4/30/2013 12:54:49 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up gain with heavy volume on the prior session. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Fundamentals do not match the guidelines of the investment system. Reported earnings +59% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong or steady.
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$59.58	+1.61 2.78%	$59.93	$60.41	-1.37%	284,653 81.28%	350,200
Most Recent Note for MSG - 4/30/2013 12:58:28 PM Found recent support near prior lows in the $54 area. Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +82% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MTU - NYSE - Banks-Money Center Mitsubishi Ufj Fincl Ads	$6.80	-0.01 -0.15%	$6.82	$6.88	-1.16%	5,541,626 152.98%	3,622,500
Most Recent Note for MTU - 4/30/2013 1:00:12 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently then rallied to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains. Holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PCL - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Plum Creek Timber Co Inc	$50.39	-2.91 -5.46%	$51.91	$53.68	-6.13%	804,772 104.82%	767,800
Most Recent Note for PCL - 4/30/2013 1:02:38 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported improved earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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PCOM - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Points International Ltd	$17.29	+0.11 0.64%	$17.36	$17.70	-2.32%	34,161 82.92%	41,200
Most Recent Note for PCOM - 4/30/2013 1:04:40 PM Rallied to new 52-week high territory with recent volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly in a tight trading range since noted in the 3/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +185% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Earnings improved in recent years, but growth has not been strong and steady."
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$30.09	-0.75 -2.43%	$30.95	$30.95	-2.78%	55,798 134.13%	41,600
Most Recent Note for SILC - 4/30/2013 1:08:43 PM Promptly rebounded after a recent 50 DMA line violation and then rallied to new 52-week highs. This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Mar '13 and Dec '12 quarters, accelerating after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings comparisons (bad C criteria). Concerning the A criteria, there was a downturn in FY '09, also making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SMFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Sumitomo Mitsui Finl Adr	$9.47	-0.10 -1.00%	$9.53	$9.64	-1.72%	2,824,269 134.80%	2,095,100
Most Recent Note for SMFG - 4/30/2013 1:11:10 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, encountering some distributional pressure. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$60.54	+1.07 1.80%	$61.39	$61.39	-1.38%	24,981 101.14%	24,700
Most Recent Note for TARO - 4/30/2013 1:19:00 PM Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faces no resistance due to overhead supply while hitting a new 52-week high today, rallying from an orderly flat base pattern above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +40% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, a solid improvement following its previously noted sub par results for the Sep '12 quarter (below the +25% minimum guideline for the C criteria). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 2 in Mar '12 to 20 as of Mar '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$24.15	+2.83 13.27%	$24.15	$24.39	-0.98%	1,211,799 119.99%	1,009,900
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 4/30/2013 1:22:07 PM Gapped up today, hitting a new 52-week high. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain since last noted with caution in the 7/20/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 11/02/10 mid-day report - 'Sales revenues growth and earning growth has mostly been slow and steady since last noted in the 7/05/05 mid-day report.'"
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UNF - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Unifirst Corp	$91.11	+0.17 0.19%	$91.27	$93.00	-2.03%	72,424 106.35%	68,100
Most Recent Note for UNF - 4/30/2013 1:24:03 PM Reported earnings +39% on +8% sales revenues for the Feb '13 quarter. Holding its ground near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line, consolidating in a tight range since last noted in the 4/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain today. It found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent since noted in the 7/17/12 mid-day report with caution - 'Prior quarterly and annual earnings history falls below the fundamental guidelines concerning the C and A criteria."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$19.06	-0.03 -0.16%	$19.10	$19.10	-0.21%	261,053 84.65%	308,400
Most Recent Note for WX - 4/30/2013 1:26:42 PM This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm is perched at its 52-week high today after an impressive streak of 7 consecutive gains. Several of its gains were marked by above averages volume since finding 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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