Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, June 7th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 6/7/2013 12:03:38 PM Report Released : 6/7/2013 12:48:39 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$21.87	-0.12 -0.55%	$22.83	$22.83	-4.20%	58,145 81.66%	71,200
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 6/7/2013 12:05:53 PM Reversed into the red after rallying to another new 52-week high today following a strong finish on the prior session. 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$45.37	-2.44 -5.10%	$47.45	$49.47	-8.29%	201,826 149.28%	135,200
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 6/7/2013 12:07:01 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume following 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$7.67	+0.59 8.33%	$7.74	$8.45	-9.23%	135,801 150.22%	90,400
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 6/7/2013 12:09:56 PM Gapped up today. Consolidated above and below its 50 DMA line while staying above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 2/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "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."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$10.65	-0.21 -1.93%	$11.24	$11.37	-6.33%	65,958 119.06%	55,400
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 6/7/2013 12:10:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a 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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CSPI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S P Inc	$8.30	+0.00 0.00%	$8.40	$8.70	-4.60%	85,820 281.38%	30,500
Most Recent Note for CSPI - 6/7/2013 12:11:14 PM Still holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/12/13 mid-day report with caution amid news headlines concerning a North & Webster $7.00 per share all-cash offer - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C & A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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EPAM - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Epam Systems Inc	$25.39	+0.28 1.12%	$25.46	$25.46	-0.27%	148,859 78.47%	189,700
Most Recent Note for EPAM - 6/7/2013 12:12:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Recently found support near its 50 DMA line."
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GPS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Gap Inc Del	$41.79	+0.82 2.00%	$42.40	$42.40	-1.44%	3,644,283 97.87%	3,723,500
Most Recent Note for GPS - 6/7/2013 12:18:41 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high following a brief consolidation above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +54% on +7% sales revenues for the Apr '13 quarter, a 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but with sub par sales revenues increases. A downturn in FY '12 is a flaw in its annual earnings history (A criteria) so it is not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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JAH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Jarden Corp	$45.18	+0.21 0.47%	$45.26	$49.28	-8.32%	1,046,719 113.42%	922,900
Most Recent Note for JAH - 6/7/2013 12:19:59 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line while churning heavier volume this week. Reported earnings -3% on +6% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior comparisons were sub par, and it was noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/15/07 mid-day report."
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KAR - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale Kar Auction Svcs Inc	$22.81	+0.71 3.21%	$22.82	$24.37	-6.40%	875,286 128.36%	681,900
Most Recent Note for KAR - 6/7/2013 12:22:06 PM Completed Secondary Offerings on 12/05/12, 3/06/13 and 6/05/13. Finding support near its 50 DMA line, but fundamentals (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$18.20	+0.64 3.64%	$18.69	$18.69	-2.62%	1,591,319 110.45%	1,440,800
Most Recent Note for KKD - 6/7/2013 12:23:51 PM Small gap up today for a new high after holding its ground in a tight range following its gap up on 5/31/13 for a considerable gain on heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +43%* on +11% sales for the Apr '13 quarter. Recent quarters show earnings improving, but without especially strong sales revenues acceleration."*
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$34.34	+1.22 3.68%	$34.39	$35.44	-3.10%	3,201,103 82.87%	3,862,800
Most Recent Note for KR - 6/7/2013 12:26:12 PM Finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line this week. Earnings increases improved in the Oct '12 and Jan '13 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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LYB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Lyondellbasell Ind A Nv	$65.19	-1.21 -1.82%	$65.60	$68.46	-4.78%	3,599,733 81.83%	4,399,200
Most Recent Note for LYB - 6/7/2013 12:30:09 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, wedging higher with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume conviction. The Netherlands-based Chemicals firm's earnings and sales revenues growth history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Completed Secondary Offerings on 9/04/12, 11/02/12, 12/05/12, and 2/14/13.
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MDCI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Medical Action Ind Inc	$8.00	-0.21 -2.56%	$8.21	$8.99	-11.01%	118,298 153.24%	77,200
Most Recent Note for MDCI - 6/7/2013 12:32:33 PM Consolidating -11.6% off its 52-week high today after recently finding support at its 50 DMA line Last noted in the 4/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria (earnings history). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 12/17/09 mid-day report with caution - 'Its lack of sales revenue growth and a substantial downturn in earnings in FY '09 are fundamental concerns. Gapped down today, pulling back from its 52-week high. A streak of gains in 12 of the past 13 sessions was marked by above average volume as it broke out above resistance in the mid-$14 area.'"
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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$27.18	+0.25 0.94%	$28.37	$28.37	-4.19%	354,445 84.67%	418,600
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 6/7/2013 12:33:23 PM Reversed most of its early gain after touching yet another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of consecutive gains starting with considerable gap up gains 4/18/13 and 4/19/13 backed by very heavy volume. Reported earnings +167% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 1/25/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RAD - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Rite Aid Corp	$3.04	+0.14 4.83%	$3.06	$3.08	-1.30%	20,043,837 86.35%	23,213,500
Most Recent Note for RAD - 6/7/2013 12:34:37 PM Touching another new 52 week high with another volume-driven gain today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Sales revenues have been waning. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$6.90	+0.15 2.24%	$6.95	$7.10	-2.80%	57,601 91.43%	63,000
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 6/7/2013 12:36:41 PM Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jan '13 quarter. Found support and rebounded after undercutting its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 3/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '12 showed stronger sales revenues increases and greatly improved earnings. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.""
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RYL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Ryland Group	$43.35	+0.27 0.63%	$43.98	$50.42	-14.02%	1,058,427 79.74%	1,327,400
Most Recent Note for RYL - 6/7/2013 12:37:56 PM Halted its slide this week after slumping below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Mar '13 quarter. It may be an interesting turnaround story, however the 3/14/13 mid-day report and earlier reports cautioned - 'Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines (C and A criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent.'"
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SHOS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Sears Hometown & Outlet	$50.21	-2.29 -4.36%	$52.45	$57.44	-12.59%	176,072 202.85%	86,800
Most Recent Note for SHOS - 6/7/2013 12:41:20 PM Reported earnings -27% on -3% sales revenues for the Apr '13 quarter. Tested support near prior highs in the $46 area and its 50 DMA line while retreating from its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss after an impressive streak of 10 consecutive gains. Quarterly comparisons through Jan '13 showed sub par sales revenues growth while its strong earnings increases showed worrisome deceleration. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$35.50	+1.08 3.14%	$35.75	$35.75	-0.70%	147,537 77.73%	189,800
Most Recent Note for SMP - 6/7/2013 12:44:17 PM Reported earnings +83% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry is perched at its 52-week high. Tallied steady gains since breaking out of a big cup-with-handle base formed over the prior year when last noted in the 3/05/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +65% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarterly comparison. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a loss in FY '08."
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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$116.27	+1.79 1.56%	$116.64	$130.99	-11.24%	658,609 88.05%	748,000
Most Recent Note for TM - 6/7/2013 12:45:48 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line, -11.1% from its 52-week high after enduring heavy distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported earnings +127% on -10% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Cleared an orderly 8-week flat base when noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$85.35	-1.60 -1.84%	$85.55	$89.50	-4.64%	8,693,840 311.28%	2,792,900
Most Recent Note for TMO - 6/7/2013 12:47:14 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with a small gap down and loss on heavy volume. Noted in prior mid-day reports 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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WETF - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Wisdomtree Investments	$12.29	+0.40 3.36%	$12.32	$14.13	-13.02%	1,384,905 84.23%	1,644,200
Most Recent Note for WETF - 6/7/2013 12:48:24 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line after distributional action. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings of 6 cents per share versus 1 cent per share on +53% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Held its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 3/22/13 mid-day report - 'Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/14/12 and rebounded impressively to prior highs with its recent rally. Limited earnings history is a concern. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system.'"
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