Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, May 2nd, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, MAY 2ND, 2011
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DOW 12826.02 15.48 (0.12%) | NASDAQ 2872.41 -1.16 (-0.04%) | S&P 500 1364.41 0.8 (0.06%)

Time of Screening : 5/2/2011 12:01:19 PM Report Released : 5/2/2011 2:06:21 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 3% 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
HS -	$42.84	+1.35 3.25%	$43.47	798,913 87.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 918,100	$43.47 -1.45%	3/22/2011	$38.29	PP = $38.85 MB = $40.79
Most Recent Note - 5/2/2011 12:51:43 PM G - Up today for a considerable gain with above average volume, getting more extended from a sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/21/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen A B B Ltd	$27.49	+0.23 0.84%	$27.58	$27.58	-0.33%	2,271,222 92.72%	2,449,500
Most Recent Note for ABB - 5/2/2011 12:03:50 PM Quarterly and annual (C & A criteria) earnings and sales revenues history has not been strong and steady. Large supply of 2.28 billion outstanding shares could make it a stodgy and slow performer.
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AH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Accretive Health Inc	$29.83	+1.59 5.63%	$30.65	$30.65	-2.68%	623,671 144.84%	430,600
Most Recent Note for AH - 5/2/2011 12:13:14 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with consecutive volume-driven gains. Completed an additional Public Offering of 6.5 million shares on 3/24/11 and stayed well above its 50 DMA line during a short consolidation perhaps considered a "square box" type base. Sales revenues and earnings increases in the December 31, 2010 quarter showed improvement, but its prior earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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BG - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Bunge Ltd	$75.44	+1.96 2.67%	$75.50	$76.12	-0.89%	1,461,890 141.83%	1,030,700
Most Recent Note for BG - 5/2/2011 12:15:52 PM Annual earnings (A criteria) have been up and down, not increasing steadily. Perched at its 52 week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply.
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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$68.01	+2.96 4.55%	$68.20	$69.18	-1.69%	364,730 268.38%	135,900
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 5/2/2011 12:22:46 PM Spurted higher with a streak of volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs. Earnings history remains below guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 6/09/06 mid-day report.
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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$49.88	+0.34 0.69%	$49.97	$49.97	-0.18%	668,184 242.98%	275,000
Most Recent Note for CSL - 5/2/2011 12:24:23 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a 5th consecutive gain since it considerable 4/26/11 gap up gain.
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DLLR - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services D F C Global Corp	$22.98	+1.23 5.66%	$23.41	$23.50	-2.21%	1,656,329 334.00%	495,900
Most Recent Note for DLLR - 5/2/2011 12:26:58 PM Rallied for another new 52-week today with above average volume behind its latest gains. Completed an additional Public Offering on 4/07/11. Earnings and sales history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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DOW - NYSE - Chemicals-Plastics Dow Inc	$40.99	+0.28 0.69%	$41.11	$42.23	-2.94%	9,741,835 126.72%	7,687,500
Most Recent Note for DOW - 5/2/2011 12:28:23 PM Hit another new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 4/26/11 mid-day report noted - "Technically broke out with a solid gain on heavy volume on 4/21/11 rising from an orderly base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$34.39	+0.39 1.15%	$34.49	$35.35	-2.72%	12,320,572 121.87%	10,109,600
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 5/2/2011 12:31:36 PM Sales revenues and earnings have shown increases below the fact-based system guidelines in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its FY '09 marked the first downturn in its strong annual earnings history (the A criteria). Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high.
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EFSC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Enterprise Finl Services	$14.90	+0.55 3.83%	$15.00	$15.00	-0.67%	43,119 141.37%	30,500
Most Recent Note for EFSC - 5/2/2011 12:33:26 PM Recent quarters show improvement versus year ago losses. Its earnings history has been erratic and below the investment system's guidelines.
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$21.64	-0.27 -1.21%	$22.06	$22.22	-2.63%	723,065 88.20%	819,800
Most Recent Note for EXR - 5/2/2011 12:40:09 PM Extended from any sound base pattern, and its earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates.
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GPRO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum GoPro, Inc	$84.61	+1.69 2.04%	$85.22	$85.22	-0.72%	438,348 116.96%	374,800
Most Recent Note for GPRO - 5/2/2011 12:43:41 PM Up again today, extending its streak of gains to new 52-week highs and above its 2007 all-time high ($71.84). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings history are below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$91.35	+1.57 1.75%	$92.65	$92.65	-1.40%	529,865 86.28%	614,100
Most Recent Note for HLF - 5/2/2011 12:49:36 PM Steadily climbing to new all-time highs, stubbornly holding its ground after a spurt of volume-driven gains including a breakaway gap on 2/23/11 with heavy volume (5 times average daily). It has rebounded impressively from its Bear Market lows, however its fundamentals are below guidelines. This high-ranked Cosmetics / Personal Care group leader has an up and down annual earnings history (A criteria). In the 5 latest quarters this network marketer of weight management and nutritional supplements showed increases in sales and earnings after 4 negative comparisons.
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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$10.00	+0.07 0.70%	$10.13	$10.27	-2.63%	54,727 104.84%	52,200
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 5/2/2011 12:52:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. In recent mid-day reports it was noted - "After a breakaway gap on 4/26/11 after reporting +75% earnings on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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LYB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Lyondellbasell Ind A Nv	$46.05	+1.55 3.47%	$48.12	$48.12	-4.31%	4,127,917 110.49%	3,736,100
Most Recent Note for LYB - 5/2/2011 12:56:28 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Leadership (L criteria) in the Chemicals industry group has helped. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings versus a year-ago loss for the December '10 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted after steadily rising in recent months - 'The Netherlands-based Chemicals firm's earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.'"
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MASC - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Material Sciences Corp	$8.00	+0.04 0.50%	$8.10	$8.21	-2.56%	59,320 106.69%	55,600
Most Recent Note for MASC - 5/2/2011 12:57:36 PM Holding its ground today after a gap up on 4/29/11 for a new 52-week high after a 13-week base in a tight trading range. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MPEL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Melco Crown Entertmt Ads	$10.85	+0.11 1.02%	$10.98	$10.98	-1.18%	4,777,238 75.85%	6,298,100
Most Recent Note for MPEL - 5/2/2011 12:58:30 PM Up again today for another new high. Held its ground stubbornly after prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show better sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses. It has a poor annual earnings (A criteria) history. Low-priced stocks are discouraged under the investment system guidelines unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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MSA - NYSE - Security/Sfty M S A Safety Inc	$39.68	+3.46 9.55%	$39.98	$40.91	-3.01%	397,340 386.52%	102,800
Most Recent Note for MSA - 5/2/2011 1:01:42 PM Recent quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings improving but its prior earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 12/06/04.
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NL - NYSE - Hsehold/Office Furniture N L Industries	$15.44	+1.20 8.43%	$15.52	$15.66	-1.40%	76,587 261.39%	29,300
Most Recent Note for NL - 5/2/2011 1:03:34 PM Considerable gain today with above average volume, spiking to new 52-week and multi-year highs. The 3/07/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings and sales revenues history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PM - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Tobacco Products Philip Morris Intl Inc	$69.44	+0.41 0.59%	$69.79	$69.92	-0.69%	5,596,935 81.19%	6,893,900
Most Recent Note for PM - 5/2/2011 1:05:30 PM Hitting new all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PPO - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Pollution &; Treatment Controls Polypore International	$62.85	+1.08 1.75%	$65.92	$65.92	-4.66%	643,337 83.56%	769,900
Most Recent Note for PPO - 5/2/2011 1:07:32 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. The 4/29/11 mid-day report noted - "Rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Completed a Secondary Offering (3/18/11). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record is below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PRAA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$90.26	+2.76 3.15%	$90.58	$90.95	-0.76%	166,585 168.27%	99,000
Most Recent Note for PRAA - 5/2/2011 1:12:28 PM Pulling back from a new all-time high today, reversing into the red following a spurt of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 354 in Jun '10 to 338 in Mar '11. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the minimum guidelines.
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RES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services R P C Inc	$27.01	-0.04 -0.15%	$29.05	$29.05	-7.02%	1,454,604 82.19%	1,769,900
Most Recent Note for RES - 5/2/2011 1:13:45 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week and all-time high, then reversed into the red. Recent mid-day reports noted - "It technically broke out from a cup-with-handle type base pattern with a gap up gain on 3/21/11, after slumping below its 50 DMA line in the interim since noted in the 12/07/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings but this Oil and Gas - Field Services firm has an erratic earnings history that is below the investment system guidelines.'"
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SCOR - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Comscore Inc	$30.19	+0.38 1.27%	$30.60	$30.60	-1.34%	209,653 118.25%	177,300
Most Recent Note for SCOR - 5/2/2011 1:15:41 PM Inching to new 52-week highs today after finding prompt support last week at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +14% on +51% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31,2010 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Annual and quarterly earnings history are below guidelines."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$83.30	+1.80 2.21%	$83.30	$85.38	-2.44%	210,696 100.24%	210,200
Most Recent Note for TDG - 5/2/2011 1:23:21 PM Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases with acceleration following a streak of weak or negative comparisons. In recent years it has rebounded and rallied to new highs following a deep consolidation after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 1/17/08.
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$24.79	+0.24 0.98%	$24.96	$25.19	-1.59%	132,677 86.10%	154,100
Most Recent Note for TYL - 5/2/2011 1:24:26 PM Touched a new high today then reversed into the red. The 4/15/11 mid-day report noted - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. This previously featured Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$58.14	+0.00 0.00%	$58.60	$58.93	-1.34%	30,230 108.35%	27,900
Most Recent Note for VIA - 5/2/2011 1:29:44 PM Inching higher today, hitting a new 52-week and all-time high with its 9th consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WIRE - NASDAQ - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Encore Wire Corp	$27.94	+0.04 0.14%	$28.50	$28.50	-1.96%	134,533 153.40%	87,700
Most Recent Note for WIRE - 5/2/2011 1:31:51 PM Pulling back today following a considerable "breakaway gap" last week. Erratic earnings history makes it a questionable candidate, fundamentally.
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$67.95	+0.75 1.12%	$68.33	$68.45	-0.73%	206,267 130.55%	158,000
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 5/2/2011 1:45:26 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +19% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues increases in the +10-13% range are a sign of mediocre growth in demand for its products or services.
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$147.15	+1.94 1.34%	$149.18	$151.69	-2.99%	2,956,162 144.45%	2,046,500
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 5/2/2011 1:51:43 PM Hit another new 52-week high today, getting more extended from any sound base. The drastic downturn in FY '09 earnings remains a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Its latest quarterly comparisons showed improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/8/07 and subsequently fell from $136 to as low as $14.50 in March '09 before rebounding. Traded up +43% after it was featured in the 8/26/07 Special Report titled 'Stocks That Should Now Be On Your Watch List' with annotated graphs and commentary including our detailed CANSLIM.net Profile, What To Look For And What To Look Out For, and Technical Analysis summaries (read here).
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