Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH, 2011
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Time of Screening : 5/4/2011 11:48:53 AM Report Released : 5/4/2011 1:36:20 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
AAN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Aaron's Inc	$28.25	-0.41 -1.43%	$28.88	$29.29	-3.55%	336,709 60.79%	553,900
Most Recent Note for AAN - 5/4/2011 11:50:47 AM Hovering near its 52-week high. Holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/26/11 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history has been below guidelines of the fact based system."
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ASMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate A S M International Adr	$42.79	-0.84 -1.92%	$43.88	$43.97	-2.68%	143,261 150.33%	95,300
Most Recent Note for ASMI - 5/4/2011 11:52:23 AM Pulling back today from its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure after 6 consecutive gains including a 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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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$25.90	+2.05 8.57%	$27.88	$27.88	-7.10%	50,593 138.99%	36,400
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 5/4/2011 11:54:50 AM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +45% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. It is clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines."
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BIO - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Bio Rad Labs Inc Cl A	$124.00	-2.20 -1.74%	$126.88	$126.89	-2.28%	65,217 91.21%	71,500
Most Recent Note for BIO - 5/4/2011 11:57:23 AM Pulling back today from a 52-week and all-time high hit on the prior session. Sales and earnings history has been below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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CCK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Crown Holdings Inc	$38.99	+0.89 2.34%	$39.06	$40.00	-2.53%	1,170,671 87.94%	1,331,200
Most Recent Note for CCK - 5/4/2011 11:59:37 AM Rallying toward its 52-week high from below its 50 DMA line today with its 5th consecutive gain. It has shown strong steady annual earnings growth (good A criteria) however sales revenues have not grown in recent years while quarterly earnings results were mostly below the +25% guideline. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 7/18/08 mid-day report and earlier reports.
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CLH - NYSE - Pollution Control Clean Harbors Inc	$102.53	+4.65 4.75%	$106.31	$106.61	-3.83%	358,635 167.74%	213,800
Most Recent Note for CLH - 5/4/2011 12:03:53 PM Gapped up today and challenged its all-time high after holding its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The downward turn in FY '09 earnings raises concerns with respect to the investment system's A criteria. Last noted in the 4/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CMCSA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Comcast Corp Cl A	$26.11	-0.50 -1.88%	$27.16	$27.16	-3.87%	13,123,185 84.73%	15,487,500
Most Recent Note for CMCSA - 5/4/2011 12:07:02 PM Gapped up today for another new 52-week high then reversed into the red. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong and steady but quarterly earnings increases have been under the +25% guideline for the past 7 quarterly comparisons through March '11.
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CMCSK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Comcast Corp Cla Special	$24.50	-0.41 -1.65%	$25.40	$25.40	-3.54%	4,685,806 100.37%	4,668,500
Most Recent Note for CMCSK - 5/4/2011 12:09:06 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high then reversed into the red. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong but its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline.
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DISH - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Dish Network Corp Cl A	$28.62	-0.58 -1.99%	$29.05	$29.95	-4.44%	1,572,754 62.52%	2,515,500
Most Recent Note for DISH - 5/4/2011 12:11:37 PM Pulling back following a considerable 5/02/11 gap up gain for a new 52-week high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior earnings history included a downturn in FY '09, a flaw with respect to the A criteria. Blue triangles beside the earnings figure in the last 8 consecutive quarterly comparisons through Mar '11 indicated 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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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$12.80	+0.10 0.79%	$12.99	$12.99	-1.46%	206,701 66.06%	312,900
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 5/4/2011 12:13:20 PM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs today, extended from any sound base pattern. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarters showed much better earnings increases with lackluster sales revenues increases versus the year earlier. It found great support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating after the 1/26/11 mid-day report noted - "Its annual earnings (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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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$24.04	+0.00 0.00%	$24.74	$24.74	-2.83%	63,992 118.94%	53,800
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 5/4/2011 12:40:16 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after a considerable 5/03/11 gap up gain with heavy volume for a new high. Recent quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed mostly impressive sales and earnings increases, including a +38% earnings increase on +34% for the March 2011 period, but results for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010 were below guidelines. A downturn in its FY '08 earnings was also previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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FEIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics F E I Co	$34.35	+2.59 8.15%	$36.10	$36.10	-4.85%	714,397 240.54%	297,000
Most Recent Note for FEIC - 5/4/2011 12:43:08 PM Gapped up from below its 50 DMA line today for a considerable gain and touched a new 52 week high. Reported earnings +200% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 3/10/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed lackluster sales revenues growth while earnings increases versus the year earlier were greatly improved. 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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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$76.25	+12.18 19.01%	$78.45	$78.45	-2.80%	6,881,551 195.24%	3,524,600
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 5/4/2011 12:51:17 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new all-time high. Reported earnings +129% on +101% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It is trading +90% above its 200 DMA line and very extended from any sound base pattern, yet could go on to produce more climactic gains. Held its ground following its considerable gap up on 3/10/11 after news of a deal with Starbucks Corp (SBUX). Disciplined investors may watch for secondary buy points or new bases to develop and be noted. Prior mid-day reports have noted - "It has maintained a very strong sales revenues and earnings growth history solidly satisfying the C and A criteria. This previously featured leader was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/10."
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GRC - AMEX - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Gorman-Rupp Co	$39.75	-0.50 -1.24%	$40.39	$40.75	-2.45%	43,980 163.49%	26,900
Most Recent Note for GRC - 5/4/2011 12:56:39 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, churning above average volume this week indicative of distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress. The 4/28/11 mid-day report noted - "Downturn in FY '09 earnings (A criteria) earnings makes it fall below the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines although recent quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings improving."
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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$100.30	-1.92 -1.88%	$101.72	$104.32	-3.85%	490,228 78.44%	625,000
Most Recent Note for HLF - 5/4/2011 1:01:08 PM Pulling back today, it gapped up for a considerable volume-driven gain on 5/03/11 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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KSU - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Kansas City Southern	$56.13	-0.94 -1.65%	$57.30	$58.92	-4.74%	564,496 59.65%	946,400
Most Recent Note for KSU - 5/4/2011 1:05:43 PM Pulling back on light volume after a spurt of volume-driven gains last week to new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +32% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Strength in the Transportation - Rail group has been a reassuring sign. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) is marred by a terrible downturn in FY '09.
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MIC - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Macquarie Infrstr Co Llc	$25.33	-0.39 -1.52%	$25.82	$25.82	-1.90%	113,739 61.81%	184,000
Most Recent Note for MIC - 5/4/2011 1:11:33 PM Inched to another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following 10 consecutive gains. It had slumped below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/24/11 mid-day report -"Earnings history for this Real Estate Development/Operations firm has been below the system's guidelines."
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MTD - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Mettler Toledo Intl Inc	$186.92	-2.25 -1.19%	$190.13	$193.56	-3.43%	102,192 67.32%	151,800
Most Recent Note for MTD - 5/4/2011 1:12:40 PM Pulling back after recent streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. It was 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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NL - NYSE - Hsehold/Office Furniture N L Industries	$16.47	+0.13 0.80%	$17.22	$17.22	-4.36%	78,421 229.30%	34,200
Most Recent Note for NL - 5/4/2011 1:14:09 PM Hit another new 52-week high today making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance. 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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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$21.20	+1.20 6.00%	$21.54	$21.54	-1.58%	498,733 157.28%	317,100
Most Recent Note for TMH - 5/4/2011 1:23:36 PM Gapped up today and hit a new high after a 12-week cup shaped base. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/02/11. Earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons but sales revenues increases have been in the +6-13% range
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VHI - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Valhi Inc	$31.14	-0.51 -1.61%	$31.50	$32.23	-3.38%	19,860 73.28%	27,100
Most Recent Note for VHI - 5/4/2011 1:25:49 PM Pulling back from a new 52-week high it hit earlier this week. Prior earnings history has been erratic and below the investment system guidelines.
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$58.11	+0.20 0.35%	$58.75	$59.12	-1.71%	30,161 106.20%	28,400
Most Recent Note for VIA - 5/4/2011 1:28:18 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again today with above average volume behind its gain. After a streak of 8 consecutive gains, the mid-day report on 5/03/11 noted - "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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WAT - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Waters Corp	$96.60	-0.90 -0.92%	$97.59	$100.00	-3.40%	536,877 74.38%	721,800
Most Recent Note for WAT - 5/4/2011 1:33:01 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week and all-time high, extended from any sound base. Last noted in the 4/26/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been gradually improving and were above the +25%* guideline in the latest period ended March 31, 2011."*
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