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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAY 18TH, 2012
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DOW 12422.51 -19.98 (-0.16%) | NASDAQ 2815.92 2.23 (0.08%) | S&P 500 1303.34 -1.52 (-0.12%)
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Time of Screening :
5/18/2012 11:47:15 AM Report Released :
5/18/2012 12:49:54 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 7% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Industry Group |
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Featured |
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Featured |
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COO
- NYSE
Cooper Companies Inc
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$85.31
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-0.44
-0.51%
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$86.04
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314,875
71.94% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 437,700
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$89.31
-4.48%
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3/9/2012 |
$83.05
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PP = $81.02
MB = $85.07 |
Most Recent Note - 5/18/2012 12:06:17 PM
G - Consolidating above prior highs in the $83-84 area and its 50 DMA line, important near-term support. A subsequent violation may trigger a worrisome sell signal.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/9/2012. Click here.
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NTES
- NASDAQ
Netease Inc Adr
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$60.75
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+0.28
0.46%
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$61.65
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405,193
57.96% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 699,100
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$63.07
-3.68%
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3/19/2012 |
$56.18
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PP = $55.10
MB = $57.86 |
Most Recent Note - 5/18/2012 12:38:10 PM
G - Up again today following a gap up on the prior session for a new 52-week high. It had not formed a sound base pattern, however no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +33% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period and it received an analyst upgrade. Recent lows near the $55 area define important chart support to watch.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/27/2012. Click here.
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BIIB
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Biogen Idec Inc
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$131.46 |
-1.42
-1.07%
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$133.32
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$138.49
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-5.08% |
808,898
66.88%
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1,209,500
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Most Recent Note for BIIB - 5/18/2012 12:01:29 PM
Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. It was last noted in the 5/01/12 mid-day report after volume-driven gains clearing orderly base-on-base patterns - "Reported earnings -2% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings and sales growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system, still. It survived but failed to impress since noted in October 2007 mid-day reports after a huge gap up on news if had interested buyers including Carl Icahn."
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CLB
- NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Core Laboratories Nv
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$136.64 |
-0.26
-0.19%
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$138.89
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$143.21
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-4.59% |
377,721
80.88%
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467,000
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Most Recent Note for CLB - 5/18/2012 12:02:49 PM
Churning heavy volume this week without making meaningful price progress, a sign it is enduring distributional pressure amid widespread market (M criteria) weakness. It has not formed a sound base, yet it found support at its 50 DMA line and extended its rally from prior highs in the $120 area since noted in the 4/19/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has been in line with the investment system's guidelines concerning the C criteria. Annual earnings growth has been strong following a dip in its FY '09 earnings."
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CRWS
- NASDAQ - Consumer Prod-Specialty
Crown Crafts Inc
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$5.49 |
+0.03
0.55%
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$5.55
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$5.84
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-5.99% |
25,170
82.25%
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30,600
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Most Recent Note for CRWS - 5/18/2012 12:07:48 PM
Consolidating in a tight range since last noted in the 4/27/12 mid-day report noted - "This low-priced stock does not meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Its earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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CVS
- NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores
C V S Caremark Corp
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$44.64 |
-0.23
-0.51%
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$45.21
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$46.22
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-3.42% |
4,798,049
64.65%
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7,421,800
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Most Recent Note for CVS - 5/18/2012 12:17:01 PM
Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs, encountering recent distributional pressure yet holding its ground above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental (earnings growth) concerns still apply through its Mar '12 quarterly results after the Retail - Drug Store firm reported earnings +14% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 5/06/08 mid-day report - "Earnings growth below guidelines."
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FL
- NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores
Foot Locker Inc
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$30.62 |
+2.61
9.32%
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$31.83
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$32.27
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-5.11% |
3,970,759
193.58%
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2,051,200
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Most Recent Note for FL - 5/18/2012 12:21:30 PM
Reported earnings +38% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped up today, rallying above its 50 DMA line. It had slumped below that important short-term average since last noted in the 3/30/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly results showed strong earnings increases but sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines."
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HOMB
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks
Home Bancshares Inc
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$27.95 |
-0.05
-0.18%
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$28.78
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$29.66
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-5.77% |
56,985
71.59%
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79,600
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Most Recent Note for HOMB - 5/18/2012 12:26:06 PM
Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Technically, it broke out on 4/20/12 and is now consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support in the $27 area. Last noted in the 1/30/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on -27% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern."
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IBM
- NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems
Intl Business Machines
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$196.61 |
-1.28
-0.65%
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$198.78
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$210.69
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-6.68% |
2,582,693
65.34%
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3,953,000
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Most Recent Note for IBM - 5/18/2012 12:28:35 PM
Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 4/18/12 mid-day report - Reported earnings +15% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."
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INOD
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Innodata Inc
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$5.83 |
+0.23
4.11%
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$5.83
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$6.24
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-6.57% |
44,652
98.79%
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45,200
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Most Recent Note for INOD - 5/18/2012 12:31:33 PM
Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Reported earnings of 13 cents per share versus 1 cent per share with sales revenues up +71% for the latest quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Encountered stubborn resistance in the $6 area and found support near its 50 DMA line when consolidating. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its recent quarterly comparisons (through Dec '11) showed improving sales growth and big earnings increases. A loss in FY '10 and erratic annual earnings history (A criteria) leave fundamental concerns as it does not match the investment system's guidelines."
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MBWM
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks
Mercantile Bank Corp
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$15.16 |
-0.07
-0.46%
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$15.37
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$15.49
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-2.13% |
19,132
61.72%
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31,000
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Most Recent Note for MBWM - 5/18/2012 12:32:52 PM
Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines today. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 7/25/05 mid-day report - "Technically not desirable."
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MIDD
- NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery
Middleby Corp
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$100.21 |
+2.03
2.07%
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$101.14
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$104.00
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-3.64% |
95,399
88.66%
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107,600
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Most Recent Note for MIDD - 5/18/2012 12:37:03 PM
Consolidating near its all-time high. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings, but its growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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NWSA
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified
News Corporation Cl A
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$19.29 |
-0.18
-0.90%
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$19.54
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$20.70
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-6.84% |
9,018,157
60.60%
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14,882,400
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Most Recent Note for NWSA - 5/18/2012 12:42:03 PM
Today's 6th consecutive loss has it trading below its 50 DMA line. Slumped back into its prior base after hitting a new 52-week high, encountering resistance following its gap up on 5/10/12 after reporting earnings +42% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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SSNC
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
S S & C Technologies
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$23.10 |
-0.38
-1.62%
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$23.90
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$24.58
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-6.02% |
106,542
58.22%
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183,000
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Most Recent Note for SSNC - 5/18/2012 12:44:38 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure. Last noted in the 4/18/12 mid-day report after a spurt of volume-driven gains - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's winning models. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong but the past 6 quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline for buy candidates."
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TJX
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
T J X Cos Inc
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$40.09 |
-0.85
-2.08%
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$40.87
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$42.81
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-6.35% |
3,844,788
78.90%
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4,872,800
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Most Recent Note for TJX - 5/18/2012 12:45:55 PM
The 5/15/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +41% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Rallying from its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high with today's considerable gain. Despite the better earnings increase in the latest quarterly comparison, prior mid-day reports noted- 'Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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TRIB
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances
Trinity Biotech Plc Adr
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$11.14 |
-0.13
-1.15%
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$11.23
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$11.75
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-5.19% |
25,687
57.85%
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44,400
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Most Recent Note for TRIB - 5/18/2012 12:47:52 PM
Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $11 area that define chart support. Last noted in the 4/25/12 mid-day report - "Low-priced stock is hitting a new 52-week high today. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 8 quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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WST
- NYSE - Medical-Supplies
West Pharmaceutical Svcs
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$45.02 |
-0.59
-1.29%
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$45.60
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$46.56
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-3.31% |
158,526
110.70%
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143,200
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Most Recent Note for WST - 5/18/2012 12:49:19 PM
The 5/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Its earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline in the Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarterly comparisons. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since 3/05/07 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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