Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAY 17TH, 2011
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DOW 12446.01 -102.36 (-0.82%) | NASDAQ 2766.76 -15.55 (-0.56%) | S&P 500 1324.72 -4.75 (-0.36%)

Time of Screening : 5/17/2011 11:44:45 AM Report Released : 5/17/2011 1:04:22 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
AAP - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Advance Auto Parts Inc	$72.16	+2.75 3.96%	$72.32	$72.32	-0.22%	2,244,166 230.17%	975,000
Most Recent Note for AAP - 5/17/2011 11:46:55 AM Pulling back from its 52-week high hit last week after a streak of volume-driven gains helped it technically break out of a long flat base pattern. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings, however sub par sales revenues growth has been a concern while increases have been in the +7-11% range. Autozone Inc (AZO) and similar players (MNRO & ORLY) in the auto-repair arena have been noted in recent months while consumers have been fixing their old cars instead of buying new cars they cannot afford."
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AFSI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amtrust Financial Svcs	$20.67	+0.00 0.00%	$20.98	$20.98	-1.48%	93,221 72.21%	129,100
Most Recent Note for AFSI - 5/17/2011 11:48:26 AM Inching higher today for an 8th consecutive gain and another new 52-week high. Volume-driven gains in the past 2 weeks helped it gradually rise from an orderly base pattern since the 5/05/11 mid-day report noted - "Group RS rating currently is D, not reassuring concerning the L criteria. Earnings increase of +46% for the Mar '11 quarter was the first comparison in more than 2 years with a better than +25% increase."
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ASPS - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Altisource Ptf Sltns Sa	$34.54	+0.09 0.26%	$34.69	$34.69	-0.43%	134,230 190.13%	70,600
Most Recent Note for ASPS - 5/17/2011 11:49:53 AM In recent months it built an orderly base-on-base type pattern and technically broke out with a considerable gain on 4/20/11. Subsequent volume driven gains helped its Relative Strength Rank improve while getting extended from prior highs. Disciplined investors may watch for secondary buy points or a sound new base to possibly be formed and noted. This Luxembourg-based Financial Services firm's small supply (S criteria) of only 16.8 million shares in the public float can contribute to greater volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. After it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/07/10 it then violated its 200 DMA with a streak of volume-driven losses before rebounding back above its 200 DMA and 50 DMA lines.
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AVD - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals American Vanguard Corp	$10.06	+0.04 0.40%	$10.12	$10.49	-4.10%	167,177 210.82%	79,300
Most Recent Note for AVD - 5/17/2011 11:52:08 AM Enduring distributional pressure this week after a technical breakout with volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings improving after a streak of negative comparisons after a downturn and loss in FY '09. Erratic earnings history makes it, fundamentally, below the investment system guidelines."
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CHRM - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Advertising Agencies Charm Comm Cl A Ads	$12.00	+0.00 0.00%	$12.07	$12.60	-4.76%	58,833 255.80%	23,000
Most Recent Note for CHRM - 5/17/2011 11:54:12 AM After 6 consecutive gains with above average volume it is challenging its 52-week high with no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +17% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, continuing a clear trend of sequential deceleration in its quarterly sales and earnings increases. Consensus estimates call for +14% earnings increase in FY '11."
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DAR - NYSE - Agricultural Operations Darling International	$17.41	-0.17 -0.97%	$17.66	$18.09	-3.76%	628,971 62.58%	1,005,100
Most Recent Note for DAR - 5/17/2011 11:56:10 AM Holding its ground today after 2 consecutive gap up gains with above average volume for new 52-week highs. Noted in the 5/13/11 mid-day report - "Breaking out of an orderly base-on-base type pattern after finding support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line. It completed a 1/28/11 Public Offering. Sales and earnings history are below the investment system's guidelines. It put up 2 consecutive quarters of robust sales revenues and earnings increases following a downturn and negative comparisons in prior quarters and in FY '09. "
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ESL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Esterline Technologies	$73.15	-1.68 -2.25%	$75.09	$75.37	-2.95%	121,707 102.71%	118,500
Most Recent Note for ESL - 5/17/2011 11:57:38 AM Quietly consolidating back below prior highs after a rally last week above stubborn resistance in the $73 area to a new 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history make the fundamentals questionable for this aerospace/defense firm."
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GWW - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Grainger W W Inc	$151.00	-0.78 -0.51%	$153.60	$153.60	-1.69%	564,835 117.70%	479,900
Most Recent Note for GWW - 5/17/2011 11:58:44 AM Perched near its all-time high and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Recent quarters show improving sales revenues and earnings growth. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "The prior growth history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Products firm included a downturn in FY '09 which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$103.77	-0.54 -0.52%	$104.96	$108.49	-4.35%	395,932 59.84%	661,600
Most Recent Note for HLF - 5/17/2011 12:01:47 PM Stubbornly holding its ground after previously noted volume-driven gains including an earlier "breakaway gap" on 2/23/11 with heavy volume (5 times average daily). Reported earnings +46% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. 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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IP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products International Paper Co	$31.37	-0.69 -2.15%	$32.36	$33.01	-4.97%	4,883,785 84.76%	5,761,800
Most Recent Note for IP - 5/17/2011 12:06:35 PM Annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. Quarterly comparisons recently showed strong earnings increases with sales revenues increases limited to the +5-14% range. It has not formed a sound base pattern.
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ITC - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities I T C Holdings Corp	$74.49	+0.24 0.32%	$74.67	$74.67	-0.24%	292,527 141.11%	207,300
Most Recent Note for ITC - 5/17/2011 12:09:08 PM This Utility -Electric Power firm is making its second consecutive mid-day report appearance perched near its 52-week high, pausing after a streak of 6 consecutive gains with above average volume. Noted in the 10/05/10 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are below the C and A criteria (earnings growth guidelines)."
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NUAN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Nuance Communications	$21.96	-0.24 -1.08%	$22.20	$22.93	-4.23%	2,296,663 93.15%	2,465,500
Most Recent Note for NUAN - 5/17/2011 12:12:09 PM Stubbornly holding its ground since its technical breakout on 5/09/11 to new 52-week and multi-year highs. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "It survived but failed to impress since last noted when weak action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/12/07."
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OSIS - NASDAQ - Aerospace/Defense O S I Systems Inc	$40.09	-0.13 -0.32%	$40.62	$40.65	-1.38%	123,578 106.26%	116,300
Most Recent Note for OSIS - 5/17/2011 12:15:02 PM Making its second consecutive mid-day report appearance today perched near the new 52-week high hit last week. Volume-driven gains helped it rise from an orderly base after recently finding support near its 200 DMA line. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly results have also shown strong earnings increases, but sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady, leaving fundamental concerns. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 363 in Dec '10 to 351 in Mar '11."
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RKT - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Rock Tenn Co Cl A	$72.06	-1.31 -1.79%	$74.17	$75.40	-4.43%	801,909 111.97%	716,200
Most Recent Note for RKT - 5/17/2011 12:20:11 PM Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line today with a 4th consecutive loss after spiking to a new 52-week high last week with volume-driven gains. It is clear of resistance due to overhead supply. The 5/16/11 mid-day report and prior reports noted- "Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues growing in the +8-11% range and its annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '10, giving investors causes for concern. It spiked higher following 1/23/11 news it was buying Smurfit-Stone Container (SSCC) for $3.5 Billion."
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RLD - NYSE - LEISURE - General Entertainment Real D Inc	$33.32	+0.45 1.37%	$33.68	$33.75	-1.27%	353,030 65.52%	538,800
Most Recent Note for RLD - 5/17/2011 12:23:27 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. It held its ground and rallied with gains backed by above average volume with no resistance from overhead supply since noted in the 4/26/11 mid-day report -"Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong sales revenues increases and earnings versus year-ago losses."
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SLH - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel Solera Holdings Inc	$57.74	-0.01 -0.02%	$58.10	$58.10	-0.62%	399,395 98.30%	406,300
Most Recent Note for SLH - 5/17/2011 12:24:58 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high after volume driven-gains last week helped it rally from an orderly base pattern. It reported earnings +16% on +8% sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. It has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history and showed very strong earnings per share increases in recent quarters, but its sub par sales revenues growth is a concern."
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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$15.98	+0.11 0.69%	$16.34	$16.75	-4.60%	887,013 66.59%	1,332,100
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 5/17/2011 12:27:29 PM Challenged its 52-week high last week but encountered mild distributional pressure. Found support near its 50 DMA line during an orderly 13-week flat base. The 5/13/11 mid-day report and prior reports noted - "Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$57.59	-0.31 -0.54%	$58.00	$60.28	-4.46%	18,862 61.64%	30,600
Most Recent Note for VIA - 5/17/2011 12:30:31 PM Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating since last noted hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with volume-driven gains. The 5/10/11 mid-day report 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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WAG - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Walgreen Company	$44.97	+0.04 0.09%	$45.00	$45.24	-0.60%	5,911,498 92.15%	6,414,800
Most Recent Note for WAG - 5/17/2011 12:35:40 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 6 consecutive gains for new 52-week highs. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and its annual earnings history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WRLD - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services World Acceptance Corp	$66.50	-1.08 -1.60%	$67.82	$68.90	-3.48%	188,066 125.97%	149,300
Most Recent Note for WRLD - 5/17/2011 12:49:41 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time highs, testing support at its 50 DMA line today. Prior mid-day reports have 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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WTW - NASDAQ - Insurance-Brokers Willis Towers Watson Plc	$82.69	+1.70 2.10%	$83.60	$83.60	-1.09%	1,781,158 153.72%	1,158,700
Most Recent Note for WTW - 5/17/2011 12:50:58 PM It made a considerable advance this year and is perched near its all-time high. The 5/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +72% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, but its prior earnings and sales revenues growth history has been below the investment system's guidelines."
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WWW - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Wolverine World Wide Inc	$38.90	-0.71 -1.79%	$39.79	$40.48	-3.90%	252,081 87.83%	287,000
Most Recent Note for WWW - 5/17/2011 12:52:16 PM Hovering -6.0% off its 52-week high today, consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. The 5/16/11 mid-day report and prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$146.27	-0.56 -0.38%	$149.52	$151.73	-3.60%	1,547,053 75.74%	2,042,700
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 5/17/2011 12:55:20 PM Consolidating -6.9% off its 52-week high today, still well above its 50 DMA line. Noted in recent mid-day reports - "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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XLNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Xilinx Inc	$35.95	-0.30 -0.83%	$36.32	$36.49	-1.48%	3,234,805 65.81%	4,915,000
Most Recent Note for XLNX - 5/17/2011 1:02:04 PM Quietly consolidating only -3.8 off its 52-week high today. It had slumped under its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 7/22/10 mid-day report, then rallied to new 52-week highs earlier this year. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) and prior results have not been strong and steady. XLNX has a large supply of 261.1 million shares outstanding.
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