Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 3RD, 2011
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DOW 12785.34 -22.02 (-0.17%) | NASDAQ 2830.33 -33.75 (-1.18%) | S&P 500 1353.81 -7.41 (-0.54%)

Time of Screening : 5/3/2011 11:44:46 AM Report Released : 5/3/2011 1:59:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% 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
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 - 5/3/2011 11:47:10 AM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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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ASMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M International Adr	$43.66	+0.07 0.16%	$43.97	$43.97	-0.71%	109,428 115.43%	94,800
Most Recent Note for ASMI - 5/3/2011 11:50:13 AM At its 52-week high today after 5 consecutive gains on light or average volume including its 4/28/11 gap up gain. It found support near its 2008 high ($33.60) in recent weeks when enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines. Quarterly and annual earnings results include blue triangles beside the reported earnings figures - the blue triangles are symbols indicating that pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison)."
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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 - 5/3/2011 11:51:06 AM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 11:52:07 AM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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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CTXS - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Citrix Systems Inc	$84.34	-1.03 -1.21%	$85.11	$86.95	-3.00%	4,512,611 198.09%	2,278,100
Most Recent Note for CTXS - 5/3/2011 12:00:14 PM This Computer Software - Enterprise firm is consolidating above prior highs following a considerable gap up gain on 4/28/11 for a new all-time high. Sales and earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Its choppy advance has been impressive since last noted on 2/19/10 when it had briefly topped its 2006 high of $45.50.
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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 - 5/3/2011 12:02:02 PM Pulling back today after rallying to a new 52-week high with above average volume behind its recent 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 - 5/3/2011 12:03:25 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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 - 5/3/2011 12:04:26 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 12:05:05 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 12:08:07 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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	$82.75	-1.20 -1.43%	$84.99	$85.22	-2.90%	317,268 84.65%	374,800
Most Recent Note for GPRO - 5/3/2011 12:09:18 PM Holding its ground today after a streak of volume-driven 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	$101.80	+11.55 12.80%	$103.68	$103.68	-1.81%	1,800,886 293.26%	614,100
Most Recent Note for HLF - 5/3/2011 12:25:06 PM Gapped up today after reporting earnings +46% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. 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 6 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	$10.06	+0.15 1.51%	$10.57	$10.57	-4.82%	79,402 152.11%	52,200
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 5/3/2011 12:32:22 PM Hit another new 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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IMO - AMEX - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Imperial Oil Ltd	$52.86	+0.26 0.49%	$52.91	$55.63	-4.98%	382,730 81.96%	467,000
Most Recent Note for IMO - 5/3/2011 12:43:43 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line while working on a 9-week base. Recent quarters showed improving sales and earnings but its prior history has been below the investment system's guidelines.
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KEG - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Key Energy Services Inc	$18.20	+2.26 14.18%	$18.93	$18.93	-3.86%	11,812,545 418.87%	2,820,100
Most Recent Note for KEG - 5/3/2011 12:46:17 PM Pulling back following a considerable breakaway gap on 4/29/11. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines.
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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 - 5/3/2011 1:01:21 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 5 consecutive gains. The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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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MTD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mettler Toledo Intl Inc	$190.44	-1.51 -0.79%	$192.58	$193.56	-1.61%	135,490 91.80%	147,600
Most Recent Note for MTD - 5/3/2011 1:05:36 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Last noted in the 4/26/11 mid-day report when breaking out of a base-on-base type pattern, and previously noted in the 3/24/11 mid-day report - "Technically, it broke out from an orderly flat base with a gain backed by above average volume on 2/08/11 since last noted in the 1/19/11 mid-day report - 'Sales revenues and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to solidly satisfy fundamental guidelines.'"
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NCR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service N C R Corp	$19.81	+0.45 2.32%	$20.00	$20.62	-3.93%	2,903,418 207.89%	1,396,600
Most Recent Note for NCR - 5/3/2011 1:10:51 PM Building an orderly base and recently finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +80% on +6% sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 versus the year ago period but prior comparisons were below guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 7/26/07 mid day report - "The C criteria and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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NL - NYSE - Hsehold/Office Furniture N L Industries	$16.14	+0.15 0.94%	$16.20	$16.54	-2.42%	30,332 103.52%	29,300
Most Recent Note for NL - 5/3/2011 1:13:53 PM Up again today for a new 52-week high. The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 1:18:31 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "Hitting new all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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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 - 5/3/2011 1:20:12 PM Pulling back from a new all-time high hit on the prior session. It was noted in the 5/02/11 mid-day report when 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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PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Perrigo Co Plc	$87.85	-2.13 -2.37%	$89.40	$92.30	-4.82%	1,003,847 147.49%	680,600
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 5/3/2011 1:29:57 PM Reported earnings +32% on +29% sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Down today with above average volume for a 4th consecutive loss, pulling back from new all-time highs hit last week. It is extended from any sound base, and disciplined investors may watch for secondary buy points to possibly develop and be noted. Found support at its 50 DMA line, and made steady progress following its 1/20/11 "breakaway gap". Found support near its 200 DMA line since noted on 11/09/10 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list - "Reported its smallest percentage earnings increase in 5 quarters, after +73%, +56%, +52%, +42%, in the Sept '09, Dec '09, Mar '10, and Jun '10 quarters respectively versus the year ago periods, its earnings were up just +23% for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2010."
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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 - 5/3/2011 1:34:39 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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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TEN - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Tenneco Inc	$45.50	+0.19 0.42%	$46.80	$46.81	-2.80%	1,168,409 137.74%	848,300
Most Recent Note for TEN - 5/3/2011 1:38:06 PM Traded within one cent of its 52-week and all-time high today after an orderly 16-week base. Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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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 - 5/3/2011 1:39:25 PM Touched a new high and then reversed into the red when the 5/02/11 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 - 5/3/2011 1:40:26 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week and all-time highs after a streak of 8 consecutive gains. 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 - 5/3/2011 1:44:51 PM Down again today, pulling back toward prior highs. The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 1:49:39 PM The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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 - 5/3/2011 1:58:59 PM Pulling back today after hitting another new 52-week high on the prior session. Extended from any sound base. The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - "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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