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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAY 31ST, 2012
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DOW 12394.92 -24.94 (-0.20%) | NASDAQ 2821.78 -15.58 (-0.55%) | S&P 500 1309.84 -3.48 (-0.26%)
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Time of Screening :
5/31/2012 11:49:25 AM Report Released :
5/31/2012 12:45:40 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 10% 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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52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Date
Featured |
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Featured |
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COO
- NYSE
Cooper Companies Inc
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$84.70
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-0.63
-0.74%
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$85.19
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403,949
98.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 410,800
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$89.31
-5.16%
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3/9/2012 |
$83.05
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PP = $81.02
MB = $85.07 |
Most Recent Note - 5/31/2012 12:01:06 PM
G - Consolidating above prior highs in the $83-84 area and testing its 50 DMA line this week, an important near-term support level. A damaging violation may trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/18/2012. Click here.
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DG
- NYSE
Dollar General Corp
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$49.14
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+0.58
1.19%
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$49.50
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1,849,992
66.98% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,762,200
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$49.50
-0.73%
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5/7/2012 |
$48.51
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PP = $47.69
MB = $50.07 |
Most Recent Note - 5/31/2012 12:10:54 PM
Y - Inching to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Its color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience, and it is approaching its "max buy" level. The broader market (M criteria) has yet to confirm a new rally, however, and without a solid follow-through day from at least one of the major averages all new buying efforts are discouraged under the fact-based investment system.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/9/2012. Click here.
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NTES
- NASDAQ
Netease Inc Adr
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$61.48
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+0.06
0.10%
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$61.96
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546,439
74.03% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 738,100
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$63.07
-2.52%
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3/19/2012 |
$56.18
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PP = $55.10
MB = $57.86 |
Most Recent Note - 5/31/2012 12:29:14 PM
G - Found support near its 50 DMA line and today's 3rd consecutive gain has it within close striking distance of it 52-week high, however it has not formed a sound base pattern. Recent lows near the $55 area define important chart support to watch where a violation may trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/24/2012. Click here.
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% DAV |
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AGM
- NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services
Federal Agric Mtg Cl C
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$24.34 |
-0.27
-1.10%
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$24.70
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$0.00
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0.00% |
24,676
58.75%
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42,000
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Most Recent Note for AGM - 5/31/2012 11:54:50 AM
Consolidating -8.5% off its 52-week high today, above support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $23 area. Reported earnings +27% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 5/02/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong in recent comparisons through Dec '11, however its underlying sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history are not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AME
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen
Ametek Inc
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$50.18 |
-0.21
-0.42%
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$50.62
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$52.00
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-3.50% |
498,656
69.15%
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721,100
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Most Recent Note for AME - 5/31/2012 11:57:30 AM
Recently found support near its 50 DMA line, and trading within -3.7% of its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +21% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '12 quarter, continuing to show signs of earnings growth rate deceleration. Downturn in FY '09 earnings (A criteria) is a flaw. 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.
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BGS
- NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods
B & G Foods Inc
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$24.03 |
+0.49
2.06%
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$24.03
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$24.64
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-2.49% |
248,236
72.25%
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343,600
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Most Recent Note for BGS - 5/31/2012 11:59:29 AM
Rising further above its 50 DMA line with a gap up gain today helping it rally within -2.8% of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +30% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its report of earnings +7% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 versus the year ago period marked its first quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline in years. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $24 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its earnings history has been strong, but the lack of sales revenues growth raises concerns that there is not great or growing demand for a new (N criteria) product or services."
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CORE
- NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale
Core Mark Holdings Co
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$43.58 |
-0.13
-0.30%
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$43.87
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$43.93
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-0.80% |
29,837
62.68%
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47,600
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Most Recent Note for CORE - 5/31/2012 12:03:23 PM
Holding its ground and wedging higher since recently surging to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains from support at its 200 DMA line. The 5/10/12 mid-day report noted - "Strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest comparisons through Mar '12 satisfy the C criteria, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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CPRT
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Copart Inc
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$27.05 |
-0.50
-1.81%
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$27.51
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$27.88
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-2.98% |
505,349
103.15%
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489,900
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Most Recent Note for CPRT - 5/31/2012 12:05:21 PM
Pulling back today from a new 52-week high after 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +23% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +209% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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DISCK
- NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems
Discovery Com Inc Cl C
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$46.88 |
+0.12
0.25%
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$46.89
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$50.71
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-7.56% |
325,333
62.91%
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517,100
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Most Recent Note for DISCK - 5/31/2012 12:13:51 PM
Reported earnings +16% on +16% sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings increases had been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 405 in Jun '11 to 391 in Mar '12, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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IHG
- NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging
Intercontinental Hotels
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$23.44 |
+1.19
5.35%
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$23.59
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$24.85
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-5.67% |
444,212
120.91%
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367,400
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Most Recent Note for IHG - 5/31/2012 12:19:56 PM
Gapped up today, rebounding back above its 50 DMA line and within -5.4% of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 5/11/12 mid-day report noted - "Its prior earnings history (A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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LPSN
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
Liveperson Inc
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$17.09 |
-0.24
-1.38%
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$17.40
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$17.65
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-3.17% |
179,799
59.24%
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303,500
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Most Recent Note for LPSN - 5/31/2012 12:23:23 PM
Perched near its 52-week high today. When trying to rally from a "double bottom" base pattern the 5/29/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +0% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '12 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases were well short of the +25% minimum guideline in the Sep and Dec '11 quarters. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 12/16/10 mid-day report - 'On 12/06/10 it broke out from a flat base above its 50 DMA line and a previous cup shaped base. Quarterly earnings per share have been below the +25% guideline and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic, including a decrease in FY '08 earnings versus the year earlier.'"
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LTC
- NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities
L T C Properties Inc
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$32.19 |
+0.03
0.09%
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$32.40
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$33.63
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-4.28% |
137,868
90.64%
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152,100
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Most Recent Note for LTC - 5/31/2012 12:24:31 PM
Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. The 5/21/12 mid-day report and prior reports noted - "This REIT that invests in healthcare-related facilities has a sub par earnings growth history. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MO
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Tobacco Products
Altria Group Inc
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$32.19 |
+0.17
0.53%
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$32.23
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$32.62
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-1.32% |
5,502,504
63.01%
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8,732,400
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Most Recent Note for MO - 5/31/2012 12:26:35 PM
Quarterly earning have been well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for at least the past 8 quarterly comparisons through Mar '12.
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PWR
- NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors
Quanta Services Inc
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$22.20 |
+0.06
0.27%
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$22.33
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$24.06
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-7.73% |
1,334,847
69.10%
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1,931,800
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Most Recent Note for PWR - 5/31/2012 12:30:36 PM
Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line and now -7.3% off its 52-week high. The 5/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ROST
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores
Ross Stores Inc
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$63.09 |
+0.54
0.86%
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$63.11
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$64.79
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-2.62% |
1,236,157
57.56%
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2,147,600
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Most Recent Note for ROST - 5/31/2012 12:33:06 PM
Found support at its 50 DMA line after encountering distributional pressure since last noted in the 5/17/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks."
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SYNC
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
Synacor Inc
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$14.11 |
+0.22
1.58%
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$14.44
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$14.44
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-2.29% |
1,235,799
158.46%
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779,900
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Most Recent Note for SYNC - 5/31/2012 12:34:33 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line when consolidating from its high hit when noted in the 5/07/12 mid-day report - "This low-priced stock is up from its 2/10/12 IPO at $5.00. It did not form a sound base pattern and its limited history is a concern."
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SYPR
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards
Sypris Solutions Inc
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$5.98 |
+0.08
1.36%
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$6.00
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$6.00
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-0.33% |
100,262
396.29%
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25,300
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Most Recent Note for SYPR - 5/31/2012 12:35:47 PM
Inching to yet another new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 5/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings versus year ago losses. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been poor, including years of losses. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TFM
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores
The Fresh Market Inc
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$57.52 |
+1.37
2.44%
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$57.75
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$58.34
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-1.41% |
307,620
94.94%
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324,000
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Most Recent Note for TFM - 5/31/2012 12:40:40 PM
Hitting another new 52-week today with another volume-driven gain following a considerable gap up from below its 50 DMA line. A downturn in FY '11 is a flaw concerning the A criteria. The M criteria argues against new buying efforts in all stocks until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow through day from at least one of the major averages. The 5/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +33% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Now 3 of the company's past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings above the +25% minimum satisfying the C criteria. It had slumped below its 50 DMA line while consolidating from highs hit since last noted in the 4/13/12 mid-day report - 'Quarterly and annual earnings increases (C & A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
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TJX
- NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
T J X Cos Inc
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$42.15 |
+0.82
1.98%
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$42.18
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$42.81
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-1.55% |
3,055,328
60.52%
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5,048,200
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Most Recent Note for TJX - 5/31/2012 12:42:50 PM
Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line recently, and today's gain has it rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +41% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. 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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UMBF
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks
U M B Financial Corp
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$48.35 |
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0.29%
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$48.39
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$49.24
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-1.81% |
135,864
81.55%
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166,600
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Most Recent Note for UMBF - 5/31/2012 12:45:19 PM
Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, pausing after a streak of 5 consecutive volume-driven gains, rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. It has formed a base-on-base pattern since the 4/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Today's volume-driven gain is clearing a 9-month long cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported earnings +51% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior earnings and sales increases have not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines for the C and A criteria although it has earned good ranks."
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