Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, May 17th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 17TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 5/17/2013 11:48:28 AM Report Released : 5/17/2013 12:39:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$122.58	-0.90 -0.73%	$124.97	2,096,581 67.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,107,300	$131.82 -7.01%	3/27/2013	$113.24	PP = $115.54 MB = $121.32
Most Recent Note - 5/17/2013 12:04:08 PM G - Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive session, retreating from all-time highs. It is extended from any sound base pattern, yet may go on to produce more climactic gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation and that short-term average defines important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/13/2013. Click here.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$42.70	-0.17 -0.40%	$43.19	7,944,810 67.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 11,812,100	$43.74 -2.38%	12/3/2012	$37.08	PP = $38.06 MB = $39.96
Most Recent Note - 5/17/2013 12:05:34 PM G - Despite fundamental concerns repeatedly noted it remains perched near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling in recent weeks indicating that few investors are heading for the exit. Reported earnings +13% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, the 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/16/2013. Click here.
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PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$149.69	+0.42 0.28%	$151.50	46,973 67.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 70,000	$151.51 -1.20%	5/1/2013	$130.77	PP = $127.88 MB = $134.27
Most Recent Note - 5/17/2013 12:20:50 PM G - Small loss on the prior session ended an impressive streak of 13 consecutive gains into new high territory. It is very extended from prior highs in the $127 area coinciding with its 50 DMA line defining important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/1/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADVS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Advent Software Inc	$31.78	-0.39 -1.21%	$32.29	$32.42	-1.97%	139,024 67.49%	206,000
Most Recent Note for ADVS - 5/17/2013 11:54:18 AM Perched at new 52-week and multi-year highs after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Earnings increases improved in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters but with sales revenues growth only in the +6-7% range. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria), although it has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history and it has earned high ranks.
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AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$16.43	-1.44 -8.06%	$17.81	$18.00	-8.72%	180,473 520.10%	34,700
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 5/17/2013 11:56:28 AM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high today with a big loss on heavy volume. While very extended from any sound base it was last noted in the 5/09/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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AHGP - NASDAQ - METALS &; MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining Alliance Holdings Gp Lp	$60.75	+0.17 0.28%	$60.89	$62.16	-2.27%	122,157 212.82%	57,400
Most Recent Note for AHGP - 5/17/2013 11:58:26 AM Holding its ground in a tight trading range near its 52-week high since last noted in the 5/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Limited Partnership in the Energy - Coal group has fundamentals (C criteria) below the guidelines of the investment system. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 2/25/11 mid-day report."
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APFC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics American Pacific Corp	$27.50	-0.32 -1.15%	$28.33	$28.33	-2.93%	19,765 67.00%	29,500
Most Recent Note for APFC - 5/17/2013 12:00:45 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports recently cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$18.94	+0.67 3.67%	$19.22	$19.29	-1.81%	82,582 67.03%	123,200
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 5/17/2013 12:02:49 PM Holding its ground stubbornly after considerable volume-driven gains for a new 52-week highs. 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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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$24.56	-0.03 -0.12%	$24.61	$24.62	-0.24%	109,338 164.91%	66,300
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 5/17/2013 12:06:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after tallying 16 gains in the span of 18 sessions. This Bank holding company with operations in the Northeast has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) in recent quarterly comparisons. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '07-09 yet improved in recent years.
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IMOS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Chipmos Technologies Ltd	$17.90	+0.92 5.42%	$17.90	$17.98	-0.44%	423,902 104.31%	406,400
Most Recent Note for IMOS - 5/17/2013 12:08:20 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. It is trading within close striking distance of its 2012 high. Fundamental concerns remain, however, as this Taiwanese Electronics firm's earnings history has been erratic since long ago noted in the 4/18/11 mid-day report with caution - "The investment system discourages low-priced stocks unless all criteria are solidly satisfied. Recent quarterly comparisons show better sales and earnings, but large losses in FY '08 and '09 are a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$14.31	+0.17 1.20%	$14.44	$14.49	-1.24%	4,897,474 68.30%	7,170,600
Most Recent Note for LUV - 5/17/2013 12:09:43 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. The 5/15/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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LWAY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Lifeway Foods Inc	$17.66	+0.97 5.83%	$17.90	$17.90	-1.33%	82,655 278.30%	29,700
Most Recent Note for LWAY - 5/17/2013 12:11:19 PM Up again today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session, spiking to new 52-week highs. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show improving sales revenues and earnings. It survived but failed to impress since last noted long ago in the 7/09/09 mid-day report - "Its sub par fundamentals make it a questionable candidate with respect to the system's guidelines."
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$64.69	+0.90 1.41%	$64.77	$65.60	-1.39%	667,028 96.47%	691,400
Most Recent Note for MGA - 5/17/2013 12:13:22 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high while churning above average volume since gapping up when noted in the 5/10/13 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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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$11.55	+0.10 0.87%	$12.00	$12.00	-3.75%	100,411 133.53%	75,200
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 5/17/2013 12:14:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high and making a 5th consecutive mid-day report appearance, holding its ground following considerable volume-driven gains. This Chinese provider of investment products reported earnings +217% on +94% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The low-priced shares undercut the 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied impressively 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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OII - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati Oceaneering Intl Inc	$75.54	+1.53 2.07%	$76.59	$76.59	-1.36%	537,093 75.81%	708,500
Most Recent Note for OII - 5/17/2013 12:20:01 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today, and it is extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +47% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving following a downturn in FY '09.
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$40.16	-0.64 -1.57%	$41.38	$41.38	-2.95%	1,380,305 78.45%	1,759,500
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 5/17/2013 12:22:15 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs after recent volume-driven gains. Due to report Mar '13 quarterly results on May 20th. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain after its earnings increase decelerated to only +10% on +65% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Halted its slide and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/13."
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RPXC - NASDAQ - Elec-Misc Products R P X Corporation	$15.07	-0.61 -3.89%	$15.50	$15.94	-5.46%	302,286 91.69%	329,700
Most Recent Note for RPXC - 5/17/2013 12:23:38 PM The 5/10/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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	$33.48	+0.14 0.42%	$34.03	$34.30	-2.39%	40,052 79.78%	50,200
Most Recent Note for SILC - 5/17/2013 12:24:47 PM Holding its ground today following a gap up for a considerable volume-driven gain and a new 52-week high on the prior session, getting more 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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TEN - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Tenneco Inc	$42.39	+1.68 4.13%	$42.94	$42.94	-1.28%	620,117 89.03%	696,500
Most Recent Note for TEN - 5/17/2013 12:26:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +9% with 0% sales revenues growth for the Mar '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$111.78	-0.13 -0.11%	$112.70	$112.99	-1.08%	204,504 73.30%	279,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 5/17/2013 12:29:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while tallying its 4th consecutive gain. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground and continued rising since last noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady, however the 7 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (through Sep '12) satisfy the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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WILC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale G Willi Food Intl Ltd	$6.92	+0.00 0.00%	$6.99	$6.99	-1.00%	26,455 127.80%	20,700
Most Recent Note for WILC - 5/17/2013 12:31:36 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after trading in a very tight range in recent weeks. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 3/02/10 mid-day report.
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WWWW - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Web.com Group Inc	$21.09	+0.51 2.48%	$21.34	$21.34	-1.17%	441,423 134.13%	329,100
Most Recent Note for WWWW - 5/17/2013 12:38:37 PM Rallying to a new 52-week high with a streak of 6 consecutive gains, rising from a 9-month base with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +37% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The past 5 quarterly comparisons showed earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases rose +132%, +134%, +141%, +51%, and +26% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, respectively, showing worrisome deceleration. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '09, a minor flaw with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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