Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, June 6th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2013
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DOW 14901.09 -59.5 (-0.40%) | NASDAQ 3389.36 -12.12 (-0.36%) | S&P 500 1605.79 -3.11 (-0.19%)

Time of Screening : 6/6/2013 11:54:45 AM Report Released : 6/6/2013 12:35:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc	$16.33	-0.32 -1.94%	$17.20	548,971 60.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 912,000	$17.90 -8.79%	5/6/2013	$15.31	PP = $16.10 MB = $16.91
Most Recent Note - 6/6/2013 11:59:44 AM Y - Pulling back today. It finished in the lower third of its intra-day range on the prior session, encountering distributional pressure after gapping up and challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +129% on +31% sales revenues for the April '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($14.58 now) defines important chart support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/29/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$20.57	+1.03 5.25%	$21.00	$21.88	-6.01%	98,237 146.19%	67,200
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 6/6/2013 11:57:02 AM Rebounding toward its 52-week high today following a streak of 4 consecutive losses after a "negative reversal". The 5/31/13 mid-day report noted - "Extended from any sound base. Powered higher after recently raising guidance for its 2nd quarter. 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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BLK - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Blackrock Inc	$263.79	-1.50 -0.57%	$267.85	$298.14	-11.52%	531,699 74.34%	715,200
Most Recent Note for BLK - 6/6/2013 12:01:22 PM Raising more serious concerns while slumping further below its 50 DMA line today with a 5th consecutive loss. Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Stalled after noted in the 3/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$47.56	-0.79 -1.62%	$48.30	$49.47	-3.87%	99,079 75.12%	131,900
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 6/6/2013 12:03:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high, pausing after a streak of 8 consecutive gains with above average volume. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Quarterly earnings increases in 3 of the past 4 comparisons through Mar '13 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has earned high ranks, however a downturn in its FY '11 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. The Finance - Savings & Loan industry currently has a 36 Group Relative Strength Rating, however some Finance firms are providing leadership. There are 11.9 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float, and the small supply (S criteria) of shares can contribute to greater price volatility upon any institutional buying or selling."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$11.18	+1.12 11.13%	$11.37	$11.37	-1.67%	150,427 293.23%	51,300
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 6/6/2013 12:04:23 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today, adding to its spurt of considerable volume-driven gains. Blasted above its 2011 high when noted in the 5/31/13 mid-day report - "Held its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Rallied above earlier chart highs from an orderly flat base, and worked up through resistance due to overhead supply, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - 'Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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GPRE - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Other Green Plains Renew Enrgy	$14.74	+0.06 0.41%	$15.71	$16.54	-10.88%	252,153 58.36%	432,100
Most Recent Note for GPRE - 6/6/2013 12:06:40 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, enduring some distributional pressure. Rallied further since last noted in the 5/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the investment system."
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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$32.46	+0.85 2.69%	$32.54	$36.04	-9.93%	110,829 59.62%	185,900
Most Recent Note for HCI - 6/6/2013 12:07:39 PM Halting its slide today following a streak of losses on ever-increasing volume. Held its ground and rallied further since noted in the 5/06/13 mid-day report with caution following its considerable "breakaway gap" and volume-driven gain - "Reported earnings +106% on +48% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, ending the previously noted streak of decelerating sales revenues increases. Sequentially, prior comparisons showed decelerating sales revenues increases from +131%, +99%, +60%, to +40% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec '12 quarters, respectively. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria) considering flat earnings results for the Sep '12 quarter, and the downturn in FY '09 and '10."
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HLSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Home Loan Servicing Slt	$24.01	+0.52 2.21%	$24.25	$24.63	-2.52%	408,863 75.45%	541,900
Most Recent Note for HLSS - 6/6/2013 12:10:05 PM Recently finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported strong results for Mar '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground in a tight range since last noted in the 4/05/13 mid-day report with caution - "Proposed another Public Offering on 12/18/12, and it completed a Public Offering on 9/06/12, so this marks its third time going to the well for funding in less than a year. Limited earnings history is a concern and it is extended from prior highs in the $14 area where its 2/29/12 IPO was priced."
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IPAR - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Inter Parfums Inc	$31.14	+0.46 1.50%	$31.35	$31.88	-2.32%	90,929 66.08%	137,600
Most Recent Note for IPAR - 6/6/2013 12:10:51 PM Consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high, 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 reports 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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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$12.05	-0.05 -0.41%	$12.15	$13.81	-12.74%	35,837 77.91%	46,000
Most Recent Note for LION - 6/6/2013 12:11:49 PM Gapped down on the prior session testing support at its 50 DMA line. Noted in the 5/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases through the Mar '13 period have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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MEAS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Measurement Specialties	$46.55	+1.07 2.35%	$47.17	$47.46	-1.92%	72,817 160.74%	45,300
Most Recent Note for MEAS - 6/6/2013 12:16:31 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's gap up gain backed by above average volume. Found support well above its 50 DMA line on the latest pullback. Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported +13% earnings on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based system. Fundamentals deteriorated after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/14/2007. It subsequently fell from $23.15 to as low as $2.30. Its impressive rebound makes it an interesting turnaround story."
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ORB - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Orbital Sciences Corp	$17.73	-0.08 -0.45%	$17.74	$18.76	-5.49%	185,795 74.44%	249,600
Most Recent Note for ORB - 6/6/2013 12:19:27 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line today. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/06/08 based on weak technical action and fundamental weakness (latest quarter)
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PCOM - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Points International Ltd	$19.53	+0.79 4.22%	$19.60	$19.78	-1.26%	69,347 115.77%	59,900
Most Recent Note for PCOM - 6/6/2013 12:21:58 PM Hit a new 52-week high today, making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance with above average volume behind its 6th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 5/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported a loss of 1 cent per share versus a gain of 4 cents per share in the March quarter a year ago. Held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 3/22/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Reported earnings +185% on +24% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Earnings improved in recent years, but growth has not been strong and steady.'"
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POWR - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Powersecure Intl Inc	$14.20	+0.77 5.74%	$14.60	$14.92	-4.82%	253,929 134.35%	189,000
Most Recent Note for POWR - 6/6/2013 12:24:53 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Recent quarters show sales revenues and earnings improving, but this Electrical - Power/Equipment firm's quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history fall below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SHOS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Sears Hometown & Outlet	$54.00	-0.75 -1.37%	$55.02	$57.44	-5.99%	50,648 59.31%	85,400
Most Recent Note for SHOS - 6/6/2013 12:26:57 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss after an impressive streak of 10 consecutive gains. Extended from prior highs in the $46 area. Quarterly comparisons through Jan '13 showed sub par sales revenues growth while its strong earnings increases showed worrisome deceleration. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded to new highs since noted in the 3/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SMTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semtech Corporation	$35.61	+0.06 0.17%	$35.69	$37.45	-4.91%	364,184 65.89%	552,700
Most Recent Note for SMTC - 6/6/2013 12:28:22 PM Holding its ground in a tight range since last noted with caution in the 5/23/13 mid-day report - "Up from earlier lows below its 50 DMA line, it gapped down for a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume following a negative reversal at its 52-week high after 9 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +70% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were sub par. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 and results were up and down in years prior."
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SODA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Sodastream Intl Ltd	$72.87	+3.52 5.08%	$76.04	$76.04	-4.17%	4,035,275 388.27%	1,039,300
Most Recent Note for SODA - 6/6/2013 12:29:40 PM Gapped up today for yet another new 52-week high, getting extended from prior highs. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further after noted in the 5/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Found support at its 50 DMA line last 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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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$86.22	+0.02 0.03%	$86.34	$89.50	-3.66%	1,707,584 61.37%	2,782,600
Most Recent Note for TMO - 6/6/2013 12:32:39 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, it has wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 4/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +17% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, the 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) . Found support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating, then rallied to new highs since noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - 'Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.'"
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$174.24	+3.51 2.06%	$182.77	$182.77	-4.67%	23,063 73.68%	31,300
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 6/6/2013 12:35:26 PM Gapped up today and touched new 52-week and all-time highs then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +50% on +7% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior quarterly sales and earnings increases were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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