Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 5/8/2013 12:09:05 PM Report Released : 5/8/2013 1:24:49 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	$17.50	+0.11 0.63%	$17.50	$17.50	-0.00%	23,611 79.23%	29,800
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 5/8/2013 12:10:40 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains, getting very 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$7.40	-0.05 -0.67%	$7.52	$7.89	-6.21%	24,240 88.15%	27,500
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 5/8/2013 12:14:07 PM Consolidating following a streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Rallied above earlier chart highs from an orderly flat base, and worked up through resistance due to overhead supply. However, prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$134.48	+5.39 4.18%	$134.48	$134.45	0.02%	290,395 94.71%	306,600
Most Recent Note for CPA - 5/8/2013 12:15:00 PM Hitting another new 52 week high with today's gap up gain. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support in the $110-111 area. Reported earnings +4% on +18% sales revenues in the Dec '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +8% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 4 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11."
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$18.55	+0.47 2.58%	$18.73	$18.73	-0.98%	12,295,153 87.16%	14,105,700
Most Recent Note for DAL - 5/8/2013 12:17:23 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Hitting a new 52-week high after gapping up today.
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ENDP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Endo Health Solutions	$37.09	-1.12 -2.93%	$38.25	$38.32	-3.21%	2,136,067 92.25%	2,315,600
Most Recent Note for ENDP - 5/8/2013 12:24:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high and within striking distance of its 2012 high after wedging higher in recent weeks with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +25% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The 4 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings below the +25% guideline (C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since last noted near its all-time high in the 4/11/11 mid-day report with caution. - "Gapped up today for a new high after announcing plans to buy American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. (AMMD) in a near $3 Billion deal. It was already extended from a sound base as noted after 3/30/11 when it technically broke out of a long flat base while merger news involving Cephalon Inc (CEPH) after Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int'l (VRX) sparked bullish action in the industry."
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$38.93	+1.52 4.06%	$39.30	$39.30	-0.94%	376,761 126.05%	298,900
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 5/8/2013 12:40:12 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +50% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, an improvement from earnings +14% on +26% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter (below the +25% minimum earnings guideline). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FRGI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Fiesta Restaurant Group	$29.00	-2.17 -6.96%	$30.37	$31.17	-6.96%	273,800 114.90%	238,300
Most Recent Note for FRGI - 5/8/2013 12:46:11 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high following a strong close on the prior session. Rallied from support at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks after pricing a Secondary Offering on 3/21/13. Reported earnings of 20 cents per share versus a year-ago loss of 8 cents per share on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The 2 prior quarters had earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline but with sub par sales revenues growth in the +6-8% range. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria)."
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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$7.80	-0.12 -1.52%	$7.84	$7.97	-2.13%	1,047,056 111.58%	938,400
Most Recent Note for GA - 5/8/2013 12:48:52 PM Gapped down today yet quickly rebounded near its 52-week high after a spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +5% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$24.90	+0.09 0.36%	$25.02	$25.02	-0.48%	7,087,573 90.24%	7,854,400
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 5/8/2013 12:49:55 PM Perched near its 52-week high, still holding its ground stubbornly and trading above its 50 DMA line. Completed another Secondary Offering on 3/08/13. Reported earnings +320% on +24% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Completed a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12 and made steady progress. Earnings history in recent quarterly comparisons improved (C criteria) but a downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria.
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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$12.17	+0.04 0.33%	$12.27	$12.27	-0.81%	33,379 162.03%	20,600
Most Recent Note for LION - 5/8/2013 12:53:39 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Quarterly earnings increases through the Mar '13 period have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines.
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MELI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software &; Services Mercadolibre Inc	$116.89	-5.65 -4.61%	$122.15	$124.40	-6.04%	713,063 132.49%	538,200
Most Recent Note for MELI - 5/8/2013 12:57:33 PM Pulling back today after a considerable breakaway gap for new 52-week and all-time highs on the prior session. Reported earnings +18% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The 5/03/13 mid-day report noted - "Trading at its 52-week high within close striking distance of its 2012 all-time high. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/12. Earnings were -2% in the Sep '12 quarter, a flaw with respect to the C criteria, however its Dec '12 results improved. Due to release financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013 on Monday, May 6th, 2013 after the close."
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$44.95	+0.56 1.26%	$45.21	$45.91	-2.09%	532,346 94.39%	564,000
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 5/8/2013 12:59:57 PM Held its ground following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 4/25/13. Noted in the 4/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$8.75	-0.25 -2.78%	$8.81	$9.12	-4.06%	61,056 89.79%	68,000
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 5/8/2013 1:02:04 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its new 52-week high hit on the prior session with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +217% on +94% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since noted in the 2/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Additional resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$50.50	+0.63 1.26%	$50.88	$53.20	-5.08%	128,802 271.16%	47,500
Most Recent Note for OILT - 5/8/2013 1:04:09 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's small volume-driven gain. Held its ground since last noted in the 3/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm is perched near its 52-week high after a spurt of volume-driven gains and extended from any sound base. Rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply and held its ground stubbornly. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Reported better earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago, but in prior quarters its earnings and sales revenues had not shown strong and steady increases."
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PCOM - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Points International Ltd	$19.23	-0.01 -0.05%	$19.73	$19.75	-2.63%	68,134 144.97%	47,000
Most Recent Note for PCOM - 5/8/2013 1:05:59 PM Still hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground since last noted in the 5/03/13 mid-day report - "Reported a loss of 1 cent per share versus a gain of 4 cents per share in the March quarter a year ago. Held its ground stubbornly 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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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$18.50	+0.32 1.76%	$18.50	$18.60	-0.54%	93,432 98.66%	94,700
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 5/8/2013 1:09:37 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain while clearing a short flat base. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +38% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The 6 latest quarterly comparisons showed improved sales revenues growth and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady..
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$11.63	-0.19 -1.61%	$11.78	$11.92	-2.43%	199,674 89.46%	223,200
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 5/8/2013 1:10:20 PM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance, holding its ground following a considerable 5/03/13 gap up gain. Spiked to new 52-week highs with above average volume behind 5 consecutive gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line on the latest pullback after forming an orderly base pattern. Reported earnings +67% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Its 50 DMA line acted as support after technically clearing a 9 month base when noted in the 1/09/13 mid-day report with caution - "Recent quarters through Sep '12 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$51.50	-1.61 -3.03%	$52.22	$56.62	-9.04%	2,479,568 355.29%	697,900
Most Recent Note for SODA - 5/8/2013 1:15:48 PM Gapped down today and briefly traded under its 50 DMA line before rebounding. Reported earnings +24% on +34% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), following 4 prior quarters with solid earnings increases. This Israeli maker of home beverage carbonation systems reversed abruptly with volume-driven losses from the new 52-week high hit earlier this week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $79* area. It has earned high ranks based on its strong quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria)."*
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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$61.63	+0.04 0.06%	$61.71	$62.11	-0.77%	19,501 79.27%	24,600
Most Recent Note for TARO - 5/8/2013 1:17:37 PM Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faces no resistance due to overhead supply while hovering near its 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/30/13 mid-day report - "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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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$17.04	+0.04 0.21%	$17.07	$17.22	-1.07%	212,951 87.81%	242,500
Most Recent Note for THRM - 5/8/2013 1:19:23 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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TRIP - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers TripAdvisor Inc	$52.91	-2.10 -3.82%	$54.57	$56.80	-6.85%	2,139,118 119.74%	1,786,500
Most Recent Note for TRIP - 5/8/2013 1:21:50 PM Churning above average volume at its 52-week high this week. Reported improved earnings +32% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. Made limited progress since clearing a choppy cup-with-handle base when noted in the 3/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals remain a concern as earnings growth in 4 consecutive quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 has been persistently below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$93.17	+0.13 0.14%	$94.11	$94.11	-1.00%	186,208 154.92%	120,200
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 5/8/2013 1:24:34 PM Touched a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing below the +25% minimum (C criteria) earnings growth guideline.
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