Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 10TH, 2011
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Time of Screening : 5/10/2011 11:47:22 AM Report Released : 5/10/2011 1:13:58 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 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
FOSL - NASDAQ Fossil Group Inc	$105.37	+11.37 12.10%	$106.57	2,249,154 267.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 840,300	$106.57 -1.13%	2/1/2011	$73.30	PP = $74.44 MB = $78.16
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2011 12:20:32 PM G - Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time high after reporting +62% earnings on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. As previously noted - "It could produce more climactic gains, but it is extended from any sound base." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/2/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AME - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Ametek Inc	$44.67	-0.06 -0.13%	$45.08	$47.00	-4.96%	721,590 115.16%	626,600
Most Recent Note for AME - 5/10/2011 11:49:13 AM Consolidating near its 52-week and multi-year highs. Gapped up on 4/15/11 after raising guidance as the mid-day report noted - "The 3 most recent quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% guideline, but prior comparisons versus the year ago periods were negative. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/04/08, then subsequently slumped from $44 to $24 before rebounding. Downturn in FY '09 earnings (A criteria) makes it fall below guidelines."
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CROX - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Crocs Inc	$22.37	+0.80 3.71%	$22.58	$22.58	-0.93%	2,569,474 112.56%	2,282,700
Most Recent Note for CROX - 5/10/2011 11:55:20 AM Hit a new 52-week high today with a 5th consecutive gain after prior highs in the $19 area acted as a support level. Apparel-related stocks have shown recent leadership (L criteria). Recent mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "It has returned to profitability in recent quarters and is an interesting turn around story, however its sales and earnings history fall below the fact-based system's guidelines after losses in FY '08 and '09. Based on technical deterioration it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/7/07 when still above $40. It has rebounded significantly from ultimate lows below $1.00 which it hit shortly after it was last reviewed in the FSU section of the After Market Update under the headline 'Gaps Down With Heavy Volume Are A Classic Sign of Institutional Selling'. A review of the old analysis is recommended."
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CSL - NYSE - Diversified Operations Carlisle Cos Inc	$50.29	+0.16 0.32%	$50.60	$50.60	-0.61%	377,242 139.36%	270,700
Most Recent Note for CSL - 5/10/2011 11:59:48 AM Briefly traded above its 2007 all-time high ($51.57) today. Previously noted a considerable 4/26/11 gap up gain. Recent quarters showed improved sales and earnings but prior history has been below guidelines.
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$60.93	+0.95 1.58%	$61.96	$61.96	-1.66%	328,664 99.72%	329,600
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 5/10/2011 1:02:17 PM Up again today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Extended from a sound base, yet it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Ownership by top-rated funds has been increasing, rising from 453 in Jun '10 to 579 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Reported earnings +27% on +143% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline.
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CVLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Commvault Systems Inc	$39.05	+2.38 6.49%	$40.99	$41.05	-4.87%	902,613 201.07%	448,900
Most Recent Note for CVLT - 5/10/2011 12:02:42 PM Gapped up today, challenging its all-time high. It had recently slumped below its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 3/24/11 mid-day report - "Based on poor technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/13/10. It has rebounded impressively since, yet its fundamental characteristics today are not a match for the fact-based system at all. Disciplined investors avoid the temptation to get in 'early' and may review earlier notes and observe that CVLT did not trigger a technical buy signal after it had been featured in the 7/06/10 mid-day report."
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$33.88	+0.76 2.31%	$34.38	$35.35	-4.14%	10,125,608 102.11%	9,916,300
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 5/10/2011 12:08:39 PM Small gap up today on news it will sell Skype to Microsoft Corp (MSFT). The 5/03/11 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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EL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Estee Lauder Cos Cl A	$102.56	+0.01 0.01%	$104.00	$104.00	-1.38%	895,916 80.71%	1,110,100
Most Recent Note for EL - 5/10/2011 12:13:40 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after breaking out with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains following a consolidation in a tight range above support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +109% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 4/20/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings results and sales revenues increases do not solidly meet the fact-based system's guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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FEIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics F E I Co	$38.43	+1.87 5.11%	$39.30	$39.30	-2.21%	771,339 235.45%	327,600
Most Recent Note for FEIC - 5/10/2011 12:18:41 PM Spiking higher for another new 52-week high and a new multi-year high (above its 2007 high) today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains since a 5/04/11 gap up from below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +200% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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GRC - AMEX - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Gorman-Rupp Co	$43.06	+2.36 5.80%	$43.25	$43.25	-0.44%	45,878 160.98%	28,500
Most Recent Note for GRC - 5/10/2011 12:22:35 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after a second consecutive gap up gain with above average volume. Recent mid-day reports 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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HAYN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals Haynes Intl Inc	$60.06	+2.78 4.85%	$60.75	$60.75	-1.14%	89,682 88.88%	100,900
Most Recent Note for HAYN - 5/10/2011 12:25:41 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with another considerable volume-driven gain. The 5/09/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings increases have been strong in the latest quarterly comparisons versus year-ago losses, but its prior history has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$10.81	+0.26 2.46%	$11.00	$11.00	-1.73%	174,385 300.15%	58,100
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 5/10/2011 12:26:53 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its gain 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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ICLK - NASDAQ - Internet-Content Iclick Interactive Asia	$7.29	-0.08 -1.09%	$7.50	$7.59	-3.95%	146,199 77.68%	188,200
Most Recent Note for ICLK - 5/10/2011 12:31:25 PM Perched near its 52-week high, this Internet Advertising services firm headquartered in New York has been stubbornly holding its ground above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Due to report earnings after the close today. Last noted in the 3/31/11 mid-day report - "Consecutive volume-driven gain(s) after a 15-week cup shaped pattern where it found support above its 200 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues increases and its quarterly earnings have improved meaningfully. It has a limited annual earnings (A criteria) history, yet fundamentals have been indicative of increasing demand for its products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-base system guidelines."
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MPAA - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Motorcar Parts Of Amer	$14.74	+0.09 0.61%	$14.80	$15.10	-2.38%	81,757 161.26%	50,700
Most Recent Note for MPAA - 5/10/2011 12:32:47 PM The 5/09/11 mid-day report noted - "Gapped up today, challenging its 52-week high. The $15 area has acted as stubborn resistance in recent months while building on a previously noted base-on-base type pattern. Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady. Sales revenues increases have been sub par. It is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NICK - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nicholas Financial Inc	$12.96	-0.02 -0.15%	$13.13	$13.61	-4.78%	55,684 275.66%	20,200
Most Recent Note for NICK - 5/10/2011 12:39:41 PM Perched near its 52-week high, churning heavy volume for the past 2 weeks without making meaningful price progress above prior resistance in the $13 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in at least the past 8 quarterly comparisons while sales revenues increases gradually accelerated from +4-13%. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09.
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NL - NYSE - Hsehold/Office Furniture N L Industries	$18.10	+0.96 5.60%	$18.37	$18.37	-1.47%	69,852 171.63%	40,700
Most Recent Note for NL - 5/10/2011 12:41:21 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings and sales revenues history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NVMI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Nova Ltd	$11.28	-0.20 -1.74%	$11.79	$11.79	-4.33%	226,235 78.64%	287,700
Most Recent Note for NVMI - 5/10/2011 12:43:21 PM Touched a new 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains marked by above average volume, rallying above recent resistance with no overhead supply remaining. This low-priced Semiconductor Equipment firm headquartered in Israel slumped below its 50 DMA line a few times during its consolidation since noted in the 2/16/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings improving, but its prior earnings history has been quite erratic and below the investment system's guidelines."
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PLCM - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products Polycom Inc	$58.86	-0.91 -1.52%	$59.48	$61.69	-4.59%	2,170,986 178.05%	1,219,300
Most Recent Note for PLCM - 5/10/2011 12:47:55 PM Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high since its considerable gap up gain was noted on 4/25/11. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +66% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +48% on +27% sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history has been below guidelines. It extended from any sound base, yet no resistance remains due to overhead supply."
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$13.36	+0.64 5.03%	$13.65	$13.65	-2.12%	150,616 118.41%	127,200
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 5/10/2011 12:49:54 PM Up again today for a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain following a 5/05/11 gap up and new 52-week high. Completed an additional Public Offering on 2/03/11 and recently found great support near its 50 DMA line. It may be an interesting turn-around story, and recent quarters earnings increases were strong, however sales revenues increases in the +10-12% range have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$26.91	-0.03 -0.11%	$27.57	$27.57	-2.39%	155,617 91.76%	169,600
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 5/10/2011 12:57:49 PM Touched another new 52-week high today, getting extended from a sound base while on track for an 8th consecutive weekly gain. Rallying following a "breakaway gap" clearing a 5 month base on 5/05/11 after an analyst upgrade. Showed strong sales and earnings in the Sep and Dec '10 comparisons and it is due to report results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 on Friday, May 13th. This Chinese Real Estate Internet portal firm's IPO was on 9/17/10 and its shares split 4:1 on 2/18/11.
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SIMO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Silicon Motion Tech Ads	$13.01	+0.12 0.93%	$13.29	$13.29	-2.11%	398,902 79.70%	500,500
Most Recent Note for SIMO - 5/10/2011 12:59:08 PM Touched another new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain. Extended from any sound base after a spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings of 18 cents per share versus a 1 cent loss on +65% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in recent mid-day reports - "Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$83.10	-0.38 -0.46%	$83.99	$85.38	-2.67%	237,824 113.14%	210,200
Most Recent Note for TDG - 5/10/2011 1:04:23 PM Holding its ground and churning above average volume since it was noted in 2 mid-day reports last week - "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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UFS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Domtar Corp	$103.07	+1.51 1.49%	$103.63	$103.63	-0.54%	528,248 97.55%	541,500
Most Recent Note for UFS - 5/10/2011 1:05:18 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today, adding to its streak of volume-driven gains. No resistance is remaining due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports have noted - "Recent quarters showed much better earnings increases versus the year earlier. 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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USTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale United Stationers Inc	$71.96	+1.22 1.72%	$72.01	$74.43	-3.32%	86,103 84.00%	102,500
Most Recent Note for USTR - 5/10/2011 1:09:09 PM Quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases and it annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$59.84	+0.95 1.61%	$59.90	$59.95	-0.18%	26,746 89.45%	29,900
Most Recent Note for VIA - 5/10/2011 1:11:21 PM Small gap up today for another new 52-week and all-time high. After a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, prior mid-day reports 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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WCG - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Wellcare Health Plans	$48.59	+1.26 2.67%	$48.69	$49.74	-2.31%	476,828 96.92%	492,000
Most Recent Note for WCG - 5/10/2011 1:13:42 PM Hit another new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain with volume running at an above average pace. The 5/09/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings and sales revenues history is below the investment system guidelines."
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