Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST, 2013
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Time of Screening : 5/1/2013 12:11:58 PM Report Released : 5/1/2013 1:46:30 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
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$130.77	+8.02 6.53%	$133.50	56,552 81.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 69,100	$133.50 -2.05%	5/1/2013	$130.77	PP = $127.88 MB = $134.27
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2013 Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/28/13 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new 52-week high after a "breakaway gap" today. Reported earnings +54% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line during the consolidation from new highs hit since last noted with caution in the 2/20/13 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +36% on +31% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 302 in Mar '12 to 361 in Dec '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its Mar '12 results marked its only comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years. Previously noted downturn in FY '08 and FY '09 earnings (A criteria) is a flaw in its annual earnings history." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/27/2005. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AHGP - NASDAQ - METALS &; MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining Alliance Holdings Gp Lp	$60.28	-1.88 -3.02%	$61.30	$62.16	-3.02%	152,041 339.38%	44,800
Most Recent Note for AHGP - 5/1/2013 12:20:05 PM This Limited Partnership in the Energy - Coal group has fundamentals (C criteria) below the guidelines of the investment system. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 2/25/11 mid-day report.
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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$47.91	+1.16 2.48%	$48.24	$48.24	-0.68%	1,521,618 78.84%	1,930,000
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 5/1/2013 12:26:11 PM Gapped up today rallying further into new high territory. Reported earnings +50% on +22% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly above prior highs after gapping up from below its 50 DMA line on 4/23/13. In 2 quarters of the 4 prior quarterly comparisons the earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The previously noted downturn in its FY '09 earnings hurt its annual earnings history (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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BGFV - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Big 5 Sporting Corp	$18.22	+1.42 8.45%	$19.49	$19.49	-6.51%	1,122,814 425.95%	263,600
Most Recent Note for BGFV - 5/1/2013 12:33:37 PM Finished strong on the prior session and began with a "breakaway gap" today for a considerable gain and new 52-week high with heavier above average volume behind its 3rd consecutive gain in a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Reported earnings of 34 cents per share versus 1 cent per share with sales revenues up +13% in the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Recently rebounded from a brief slump below its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Failed to impress since long ago 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$7.10	+0.07 0.92%	$7.10	$7.18	-1.18%	23,282 108.79%	21,400
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 5/1/2013 12:36:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while tallying a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain and rallying above earlier chart highs from an orderly flat base. The 4/30/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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	$24.26	-0.23 -0.94%	$24.63	$24.63	-1.50%	63,715 85.41%	74,600
Most Recent Note for DCO - 5/1/2013 12:41:13 PM At its 52-week highs today after an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Due to release the first quarter financial results after the market closes on Monday, May 6, 2013. 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	$39.15	+1.41 3.74%	$39.28	$39.33	-0.46%	208,814 93.55%	223,200
Most Recent Note for DORM - 5/1/2013 12:49:10 PM Blasting to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. The strong technical action has it free of any resistance due to overhead supply. Earnings results for the Dec '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system then increased +24% in Mar '13 quarter, a hair below the threshold. It has earned high ranks including an 87 Relative Strength Rating, however its Relative Strength line was plotted higher in January and February.
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$54.83	-0.37 -0.67%	$55.35	$56.45	-2.87%	451,927 83.17%	543,400
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 5/1/2013 12:52:41 PM Holding its ground today after a gap up on the prior session for a new 52-week high with above average volume behind the gain extended its winning streak to 9 sessions since finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +26% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since 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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DSPG - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment D S P Group Inc	$8.03	-0.04 -0.50%	$8.20	$8.33	-3.60%	44,352 99.67%	44,500
Most Recent Note for DSPG - 5/1/2013 12:56:01 PM Erratic earnings history is a concern (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$31.62	-0.04 -0.13%	$31.62	$31.97	-1.09%	219,573 117.48%	186,900
Most Recent Note for GIB - 5/1/2013 1:02:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable "breakaway gap" with heavy volume behind its considerable gain on the prior session. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +40% on +137% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons show earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year earlier. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history also is a concern with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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GIL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Gildan Activewear Inc	$40.18	-0.05 -0.12%	$40.50	$40.52	-0.84%	403,331 78.84%	511,600
Most Recent Note for GIL - 5/1/2013 1:05:08 PM Held its ground stubbornly and inched further into new 52-week and multi-year high territory since last noted in the 4/13/13 mid-day report with caution. Erratic history including a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the annual earnings (A criteria) guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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GPRE - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Other Green Plains Renew Enrgy	$13.04	+0.53 4.20%	$13.67	$13.67	-4.65%	780,755 187.46%	416,500
Most Recent Note for GPRE - 5/1/2013 1:07:23 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the investment system.
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HCC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C C Insurance Hldgs	$42.51	-0.09 -0.21%	$43.41	$43.41	-2.07%	312,030 81.70%	381,900
Most Recent Note for HCC - 5/1/2013 1:11:30 PM Hit a new all-time high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Sub par sales revenues growth is a concern and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$23.46	-0.32 -1.35%	$23.78	$24.30	-3.46%	150,603 123.34%	122,100
Most Recent Note for HVT - 5/1/2013 1:14:28 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week highs today while churning above average volume, extended from any sound base pattern. Last noted in the 4/09/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ICLR - NASDAQ - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc ICON plc	$32.50	+0.38 1.18%	$32.51	$35.86	-9.37%	329,859 89.08%	370,300
Most Recent Note for ICLR - 5/1/2013 1:17:46 PM Reported earnings +140% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec '12 showed improving sales and earnings. Erratic earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$15.95	-0.05 -0.31%	$16.00	$16.70	-4.49%	96,400 350.55%	27,500
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 5/1/2013 1:19:51 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and -4.6% off its 52-week high. Last noted in the 4/03/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$20.90	+0.10 0.48%	$21.27	$21.27	-1.74%	212,959 100.22%	212,500
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 5/1/2013 1:21:18 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following considerable gap up gains backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +167% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$42.82	+1.87 4.57%	$42.89	$43.25	-0.99%	561,407 115.47%	486,200
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 5/1/2013 1:29:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today after holding its ground stubbornly and making gradual progress since last noted in the 3/25/13 mid-day report. Reported earnings +52% on +27% sales for the Mar '13 quarter marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$243.04	+27.90 12.97%	$252.35	$252.35	-3.69%	2,994,964 290.49%	1,031,000
Most Recent Note for REGN - 5/1/2013 1:32:52 PM Powering to a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. No overhead supply to act as resistance. Held its ground since noted in prior mid-day report with caution - "Reported big earnings and sales revenues increases versus a year ago loss for the Dec '12 quarter. 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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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$45.34	-0.26 -0.57%	$45.52	$48.44	-6.40%	61,312 117.01%	52,400
Most Recent Note for RUK - 5/1/2013 1:34:56 PM Gapped down today and it is trading below its 50 DMA line, abruptly retreating after challenging its 52-week high last week. Last noted with caution in the 4/09/13 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found prompt support after violating its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report - 'This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models.'"
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SAVE - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Spirit Airlines Inc	$27.68	+0.98 3.67%	$28.32	$28.32	-2.26%	1,041,497 153.75%	677,400
Most Recent Note for SAVE - 5/1/2013 1:39:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain, rising from an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +36% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec '12 showed earnings lower than the year ago periods, respectively, not meeting the C criteria. Completed a Secondary Offering on 1/20/12 after its 5/26/11 IPO at $12.
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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$37.32	+0.04 0.11%	$37.81	$38.55	-3.19%	535,839 84.89%	631,200
Most Recent Note for TMH - 5/1/2013 1:41:20 PM Tested support near its 50 DMA line at earlier lows today yet it is still hovering only -4.3% off its 52-week high. After recently rising from an orderly 6-week base it was last noted in the 4/19/13 mid-day report 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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TUP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Tupperware Brands Corp	$79.30	-1.00 -1.25%	$80.48	$84.12	-5.73%	1,257,630 207.50%	606,100
Most Recent Note for TUP - 5/1/2013 1:43:14 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss while retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +15% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Showed mostly bullish action since noted in the 12/05/12 mid-day report following an analyst upgrade - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 6/21/11 mid-day report - 'Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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TWX - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Time Warner Inc	$59.22	-0.56 -0.94%	$59.97	$60.72	-2.47%	7,075,320 103.69%	6,823,300
Most Recent Note for TWX - 5/1/2013 1:46:12 PM Encountering mild distributional pressure this week while still perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +22% on -1% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly and wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 4/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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