Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 10th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 10TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 5/10/2013 11:51:09 AM Report Released : 5/10/2013 1:05:39 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
AL - NYSE Air Lease Corp Cl A	$29.56	-1.02 -3.34%	$29.91	667,077 144.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 460,800	$31.00 -4.65%	5/9/2013	$30.95	PP = $29.38 MB = $30.85
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2013 11:57:04 AM Y - Reported earnings +38% on +45% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The results missed estimates and it gapped down today. Previously cautioned - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news" - as highlighted in yellow in the mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 4/09/13 high while rallying from a "double bottom" base to a new 52-week high. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated daily graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/9/2013. Click here.
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LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education	$29.03	-0.65 -2.19%	$29.23	300,136 84.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 354,700	$29.89 -2.88%	5/10/2013	$29.03	PP = $27.28 MB = $28.64
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2013 12:18:13 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/08/13. Its pivot point is based on its 2/20/13 high plus 10 cents. A breakaway gap is one noted exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above its pivot point. Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the March '13 quarter, continuing its streak of strong earnings. Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above its 200 DMA line recently, proving resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/02/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/13/2013. Click here.
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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$43.53	+1.18 2.79%	$43.99	1,254,207 111.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,127,200	$43.99 -1.05%	5/7/2013	$39.71	PP = $42.34 MB = $44.46
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2013 12:43:16 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Technically, the gain above its new pivot point on the prior session triggered a technical buy signal. NSM was highlighted in yellow in the 5/07/13 mid-day report with an annotated daily graph (read here) and covered in more detail in the latest FSU analysis with an annotated weekly graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/7/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Assured Guaranty Ltd	$23.75	+0.08 0.34%	$24.24	$24.24	-2.02%	2,466,930 129.10%	1,910,900
Most Recent Note for AGO - 5/10/2013 11:53:13 AM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain, its 4th mid-day report appearance this week. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rallied to new highs but fundamental concerns (C and A criteria) remain since noted in the 2/29/12 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history has been below guidelines. Last noted in the 11/28/05 mid-day report."
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BKE - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Buckle Inc	$52.29	+0.97 1.89%	$52.99	$52.98	-1.30%	187,734 75.55%	248,500
Most Recent Note for BKE - 5/10/2013 12:00:20 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 11/15/12 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and earnings history is below the fact-based investment system guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/08. Traded up as much as +37.15% after first featured in the 4/16/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here)."
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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$16.87	+2.18 14.84%	$17.20	$17.20	-1.92%	207,669 199.11%	104,300
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 5/10/2013 12:02:42 PM Considerable volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "This company hailing from the Electrical - Power/Equipment group has an erratic earnings history (C and A criteria) below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$75.08	-0.95 -1.25%	$76.48	$76.99	-2.48%	5,499,682 159.81%	3,441,300
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 5/10/2013 12:04:40 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable "breakaway gap" and new 52-week high on the prior session. The 5/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "There may be additional resistance up through the $115 level due to old overhead supply. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13. Decelerating sales revenues increases are cause for concern as it reported sales +127%, +91%, +102%, +37%, +21%, +33%, +16% and +14% in the Jun, Sep, Dec '11, Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '12, and Mar '13 quarters, respectively."
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IPAR - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Inter Parfums Inc	$29.41	+0.01 0.03%	$29.67	$31.38	-6.28%	88,458 78.63%	112,500
Most Recent Note for IPAR - 5/10/2013 12:06:43 PM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs and inching higher for its 4th consecutive gain. Stubbornly holding its ground following recent volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +102% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day report cautioned - "Recent quarterly results have shown waning sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) improved since FY '09, however consensus estimates are calling for lower earnings in FY '13."
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IRBT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Irobot Corp	$32.82	+1.49 4.76%	$32.86	$32.86	-0.12%	338,183 79.16%	427,200
Most Recent Note for IRBT - 5/10/2013 12:08:46 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with its 7th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 4/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $38 level. Quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have not been strong and steady, falling short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MDCO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Medicines Company	$36.75	+0.99 2.75%	$36.85	$36.85	-0.28%	779,911 103.07%	756,700
Most Recent Note for MDCO - 5/10/2013 12:19:04 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. The 5/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +63% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 1/09/13 mid-day report after rallying from a 15-week cup shaped base without a handle. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year earlier, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn and loss in FY '09, not strong and steady growth, leaving fundamental concerns with respect to the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$65.03	+2.32 3.70%	$65.60	$65.60	-0.87%	954,100 139.92%	681,900
Most Recent Note for MGA - 5/10/2013 12:20:52 PM Hit a new 52-week high after gapping up today. Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line then rebounded to new highs since last noted in the 4/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its earnings history is below guidelines. Shares split 2:1* on 11/26/10 and it survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 1/12/11 mid-day report."*
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$159.04	+7.26 4.78%	$159.54	$159.54	-0.32%	79,314 87.35%	90,800
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 5/10/2013 12:25:25 PM Reported earnings +38% on +43% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter and spiked to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains this week. It proved resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/18/13, however fundamental concerns remain since it reported sub par earnings in Sep and Dec '12, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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MNRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Monarch Financial Hldgs	$11.05	+0.25 2.32%	$11.20	$11.40	-3.06%	22,852 76.68%	29,800
Most Recent Note for MNRK - 5/10/2013 12:29:36 PM Rebounding after slumping below its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 3/01/13 mid-day report. Reported earnings +32% on +2% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 5th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has improved after a downturn in FY '07 and '08. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. There are only 9.36 million shares outstanding in this thinly traded firm hailing from the Banks - Southeast group. Owned by 18 top-rated funds as of Mar '13, up from 8 in Sep '12.
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NGVC - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Nat Grocers Vit Cottage	$27.60	+2.40 9.52%	$28.00	$28.00	-1.43%	196,712 182.14%	108,000
Most Recent Note for NGVC - 5/10/2013 12:34:29 PM Considerable gain with above average volume for a new 52-week high, technically breaking out from a short flat base above prior highs. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Limited history since its $15 IPO on 7/25/12 is a concern. Sales revenues grew by +28% over the year ago period in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '12. However, its earnings history has not been strong and steady and is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$8.60	-0.02 -0.23%	$8.65	$9.12	-5.70%	67,881 110.02%	61,700
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 5/10/2013 12:36:43 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high after a considerable volume-driven gain earlier this week. 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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OCN - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Ocwen Financial Corp	$41.99	+1.01 2.46%	$42.97	$42.97	-2.28%	1,861,675 96.63%	1,926,600
Most Recent Note for OCN - 5/10/2013 12:45:06 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported very strong earnings and sales revenues increases for the Mar '13 quarter and Jun, Sep, Dec '12 quarters satisfying the C criteria (above the +25% minimum earnings guideline). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/28/13 mid-day report with caution. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$50.55	+0.16 0.32%	$50.99	$53.20	-4.98%	70,899 139.29%	50,900
Most Recent Note for OILT - 5/10/2013 12:45:51 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion and still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Held its ground since 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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PERI - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Perion Networks Ltd	$12.79	-0.39 -2.96%	$13.29	$13.90	-7.99%	254,442 79.22%	321,200
Most Recent Note for PERI - 5/10/2013 12:48:30 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit earlier this week as it rose from a 16-week cup shaped base which included a deep pullback below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Although it has earned high ranks, its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RPXC - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products R P X Corporation	$14.95	+0.26 1.77%	$15.04	$15.94	-6.21%	241,370 76.99%	313,500
Most Recent Note for RPXC - 5/10/2013 12:49:56 PM Reported earnings +74% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$32.10	+0.28 0.88%	$32.21	$32.21	-0.34%	36,463 82.31%	44,300
Most Recent Note for SILC - 5/10/2013 12:51:42 PM Inching to new 52-week highs this week with a streak of small volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base. Promptly rebounded after a recent 50 DMA line violation. This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Mar '13 and Dec '12 quarters, accelerating after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings comparisons (bad C criteria). Concerning the A criteria, there was a downturn in FY '09, also making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SIRO - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Sirona Dental Systems	$73.50	-1.91 -2.53%	$75.40	$75.81	-3.05%	172,096 77.84%	221,100
Most Recent Note for SIRO - 5/10/2013 12:53:23 PM Violating its 50 DMA line today with a damaging loss on above average volume. Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/20/10."
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$57.43	+1.94 3.50%	$58.03	$59.26	-3.09%	761,159 99.47%	765,200
Most Recent Note for SODA - 5/10/2013 12:55:48 PM Making its 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance, rallying to a new 52-week high after testing support at its 50 DMA line this week. 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 was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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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TCB - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks T C F Financial Corp	$14.37	-0.62 -4.11%	$14.97	$15.31	-6.17%	1,175,338 95.73%	1,227,800
Most Recent Note for TCB - 5/10/2013 12:57:02 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's loss. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$120.50	+2.36 2.00%	$121.00	$121.00	-0.41%	626,839 106.48%	588,700
Most Recent Note for TM - 5/10/2013 12:57:50 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +127% on -10% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. When clearing an orderly 8-week flat base it was noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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UBSH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Union First Mkt Bancshrs	$20.30	+0.85 4.37%	$21.40	$21.40	-5.14%	112,905 213.43%	52,900
Most Recent Note for UBSH - 5/10/2013 12:59:41 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$24.50	+0.64 2.68%	$24.58	$24.80	-1.21%	48,451 75.35%	64,300
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 5/10/2013 1:05:28 PM Hitting a new 52-week high but it faces additional resistance up through the $30 level. Reported earnings +37% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).
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